JADE RUNS THE LONDON MARATHON FOR CORNWALL HOSPICE CARE

In the first of a 3 episode series Jade Hugo from Cornwall talks us through her journey from running novice to the streets of London. Living in a rural location doesn't make winter running easy, but a great solution for Jade was to join a local running club. She tells us about the benefits and the support that her local club offers. She also discusses her early fundraising successes and her plans for the next two months.

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PODCAST NOTES

 

Keywords

 

running, marathon, charity, Cornwall Hospice Care, fundraising, community, training, support, bake sales, personal stories

 

Summary

 

In this conversation, Tim Rogers interviews Jade, a non-runner who has taken on the challenge of running the London Marathon for Cornwall Hospice Care. Jade shares her journey from casual jogging to training for a marathon, highlighting the personal motivations behind her decision, including the loss of her father. She discusses the challenges of training in a rural area, the importance of community support through a running club, and her strategies for fundraising, including bake sales and a silent disco event. Jade emphasizes the privilege of being able to run and the impact of her charity work on her training motivation.

 

Takeaways

• Jade started running to get fitter, not as a runner.
• She found joy in running after returning to it last year.
• Running the London Marathon is a personal goal for Jade.
• The charity connection drives her training motivation.
• Training began in earnest in September for Jade.
• Joining a running club provided essential support and community.
• Fundraising is a dual responsibility alongside training.
• Bake sales have been a successful fundraising strategy.
• Planning early for fundraising reduces stress and increases success.
• Jade aims to raise at least £3,000 for the charity.

 

Titles

• From Non-Runner to Marathon Hero
• Jade's Inspiring Journey to the London Marathon
• Running for a Cause: Jade's Story

Sound Bites

• "I'm not a runner at all."
• "I thought, actually, this is really fun."
• "I have really personal reasons for running."
• "I set up a Just Giving page straight away."
• "Everybody always wants a slice of cake."
• "It's a two-way street."

Chapters

 

00:00 Jade's Running Journey Begins

02:04 From Non-Runner to Marathoner

04:34 The Impact of Charity on Training

07:00 Training Challenges and Strategies

11:24 Joining a Running Club

15:00 Building Community and Support

17:14 Fundraising Goals and Strategies

21:07 The Power of Bake Sales

25:15 Planning for Success