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        "rendered": "<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row zindex border-color-prif-color row-container\" style=\"border-style: solid;\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>After the World Championships in Tokyo, the Australian distance runner and ASICS athlete reflects on family legacy, mental strength, and her evolving relationship with the sport<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the streets of Adelaide to the grand stage of the World Championships, Izzi Batt-Doyle has carved a path that blends athletic excellence with emotional intelligence and a deep sense of purpose. <\/span><b>Born into a running family and armed with a degree in psychology, Izzi brings a uniquely holistic approach to distance running.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a co-founder of the grassroots community RunAsOne and a dedicated coach, she\u2019s not only pushing her own physical boundaries but also helping others discover the empowerment of movement. <\/span><b>Now in what she describes as the prime of her athletic life and after a solid 17th place in the 10000 meters in Japan, Izzi continues to evolve \u2014 embracing the marathon, inspiring a new generation, and staying true to the voice within.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this conversation, she opens up about her connection to family, the role of mental resilience in elite sport, and how partnering with a brand like ASICS has shaped her journey \u2014 both on and off the track.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row post-gallery row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div 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data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row zindex border-color-prif-color row-container\" style=\"border-style: solid;\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You were born and raised in Adelaide, in a family that guided you into running. What does it mean to you to be the legacy of your family\u2019s culture and to represent it in events like this World Championship?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cIt means a lot. Both of my parents were runners when I was growing up, so being able to reach the international level and represent Australia at events like the World Championships and the Olympic Games feels incredibly meaningful.<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I know it means just as much to my family as it does to me. There&#8217;s definitely a strong sense of national pride \u2014 and family pride \u2014 in what I do.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You hold a degree in psychology. How much does your academic background help you with your mental approach, and at the same time, how complex is the mind of a long-distance runner?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHaving that foundation in psychology has been incredibly helpful.<\/span><\/i><b><i> As ASICS says, \u201csound mind, sound body\u201d \u2014 and that really captures what long-distance running is about. If you can\u2019t master your mind, it\u2019s very hard to master your body. They have to work in sync, especially in the longer distances. <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the marathon, for example, the mental side is just as important as the physical. You have to stay mentally strong through fatigue, self-doubt, and pain. That\u2019s why mindset is everything. It\u2019s not just helpful \u2014 it\u2019s essential.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re the co-founder of a running community, RunAsOne, and also a coach. What role do community-building and knowledge-sharing play in your personal approach to running?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cFor me, running is everything. It\u2019s my whole life. I feel very lucky that I can use my experiences and knowledge to help other runners \u2014 even if they&#8217;re not competing at the same level. Whether someone is running a 5K at their local park, doing their first marathon, or trying to break a personal best, I love being part of their journey. <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building that community has also supported me. I try to inspire and motivate others, but they inspire and motivate me in return. That mutual exchange \u2014 between coach and runner, between people who love the sport \u2014 is incredibly powerful.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row post-gallery row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18944\" src=\"https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/imago1062725451-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row zindex border-color-prif-color row-container\" style=\"border-style: solid;\" id=\"row-unique-4\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the 10,000 meters final, you\u2019ve said you celebrate turning 30 in a positive light. You\u2019re in the prime of your athletic maturity \u2014 how would you describe your current relationship with running? And how did you experience the World Championships?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cRight now, I feel like I\u2019m at my best \u2014 physically and mentally. I\u2019m excited for what\u2019s ahead. Even though I\u2019m still running a variety of distances, my focus is gradually shifting more toward the marathon, and I truly believe my best years are still to come \u2014 maybe even into my 40s! <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running the 10,000 meters at the World Championships was a fantastic opportunity to tap into my speed and compete on the track again, and it felt great. But I\u2019m also really excited to embrace the marathon more fully and see where that path takes me.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And finally, how is your connection with a brand like ASICS influencing your athletic journey \u2014 but also your personal and professional one?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s been huge. Running has always been my passion \u2014 my hobby since I was 8 or 9 years old. But in 2021, everything changed. When I qualified for the Olympics and ASICS came on board to support me, running became my career. I feel incredibly lucky that I get to call my passion my job. That\u2019s possible because of the results I\u2019ve worked hard for \u2014 but also because ASICS believed in me and supported me. <\/span><\/i><b><i>That support has allowed me to grow into the athlete I am today. What I love most is that ASICS aligns with how I see the sport. It\u2019s not just about physical performance \u2014 it\u2019s about mental well-being, about enjoying the process. That\u2019s something I truly believe in, and I\u2019m proud to represent a brand that values that balance.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-4\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-4\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-4\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row post-gallery row-container\" id=\"row-unique-5\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18945\" src=\"https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128.jpg\" width=\"1667\" height=\"2500\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128.jpg 1667w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-1366x2048.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/athletamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ASICS-WAC25-14-Sept-@the.adventure.bakery_JS54128-350x525.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1667px) 100vw, 1667px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-5\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-5\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-5\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row zindex credits border-color-prif-color row-container\" style=\"border-style: solid;\" id=\"row-unique-6\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-small\" ><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>Credits<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/izzibattdoyle\/\"><b>Izzi Bat Doyle<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/asicsrunning\/\"><b>ASICS Running<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/g_pachulia\/\"><b>Gianmarco Pacione<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>IMAGO<\/strong> I AAP \/ <span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Chai v.d. 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