Izzy Hunter was diagnosed with scoliosis at 12 and after spinal fusion in 2015 was determined to do her bit for the Scoliosis Support & Research charity. Her New Year's resolution was to run her first event in 2025, her local 10k, so why not tick off both goals at the same time. She did this in style by running an uphill event in 30 degree heat in June and raised a whopping £1655. Well done Izzy! Have a listen and be inspired.
If you'd like to follow in Izzy's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & ...
Izzy Hunter was diagnosed with scoliosis at 12 and after spinal fusion in 2015 was determined to do her bit for the Scoliosis Support & Research charity. Her New Year's resolution was to run her first event in 2025, her local 10k, so why not tick off both goals at the same time. She did this in style by running an uphill event in 30 degree heat in June and raised a whopping £1655. Well done Izzy! Have a listen and be inspired.
If you'd like to follow in Izzy's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
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Keywords
running, fundraising, scoliosis, 10K, personal journey, health, motivation, social media, race day, community support
Summary
In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Izzy Hunter, who shares her inspiring journey of starting to run during lockdown and her motivation to complete a 10K race. Izzy discusses her training experiences, the challenges she faced, including her battle with scoliosis and the impact of her spinal surgery. She also highlights her fundraising efforts for Scoliosis Support and Research, the role of social media in her journey, and the emotional experience of race day. Izzy reflects on her achievements and looks forward to future running goals, including a half marathon.
Takeaways
Izzy started running during lockdown to get fit.
She completed her first 5K on a treadmill.
The 10K was significant as it marked 10 years since her spinal surgery.
Izzy faced challenges with the heat during the race.
She felt motivated to run again after her first race experience.
Choosing the right running shoes was crucial for her training.
Her surgery allowed her to engage in physical activities without issues.
Izzy raised £1,655 for Scoliosis Support and Research.
The experience of crossing the finish line was overwhelming.
Completing a New Year's resolution was a personal achievement for Izzy.
Titles
Running Against the Odds: Izzy's Journey
From Lockdown to 10K: Izzy's Story
Sound bites
"I started running during lockdown."
"I did my first 5K on a treadmill."
"It was overwhelming in a really good way."
Chapters
00:00 Izzy's Running Journey Begins
03:09 Training Solo and Overcoming Challenges
06:10 Choosing the Right Gear for Running
09:41 Scoliosis and the Impact of Surgery
12:16 Fundraising for a Cause
16:21 The Role of Social Media in Fundraising
18:02 Harnessing Social Media for Fundraising
20:37 Race Weekend Preparations
22:01 The Race Experience: Heat and Support
24:34 Crossing the Finish Line: Emotions and Achievements
26:39 Looking Ahead: Future Running Goals
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