SHE RAN THE FURTHEST AND RAISED THE MOST. CAN ANYONE BEAT AOIBHEANN'S 30 DAY CHALLENGE??

Aoibheann from Derry has scoliosis, but still managed to run 100km in a month during her 30 Day Challenge. She also raised an incredible £1000, a fantastic achievement, especially when you take into account everything else she had going on, including playing for her local football team!

If you'd like to follow in Isabelle's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, take on a 30 Day Challenge, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will at will.thommes@ssr.org.uk You can find details of the 30 Day Challenges here https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/ssrvehome

To find out more about Scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk

Thank you.

 

PODCAST NOTES

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scoliosis, fundraising, running challenge, awareness, community support, personal journey, health, surgery, athleticism, inspiration

summaryIn this episode, Tim interviews Aoibheann, a young woman who has raised significant funds through a 30-day running challenge while managing her scoliosis diagnosis. Aoibheann shares her journey from diagnosis to surgery, the challenges she faced during training, and the motivation behind her fundraising efforts. The conversation highlights the importance of community support, raising awareness about scoliosis, and the inspiring stories that keep her going. Avine's determination and athleticism shine through as she prepares for her upcoming surgery and reflects on her future aspirations.

 

Takeaways

• Aoibheann diagnosed with scoliosis at age 13.
• Her curve worsened during COVID, leading to the need for surgery.
• She completed a 100 km running challenge in 30 days.
• The challenge was inspired by friends running for charity.
• Aoibheann raised awareness about scoliosis through her fundraising.
• Community support played a crucial role in her journey.
• She experienced little pain while being active despite her condition.
• Raising funds helped her stay motivated during the challenge.
• Aoibheann's family was instrumental in her fundraising success.
• She aims to inspire others with her story and fundraising efforts.

 

Titles

• Aoibheann inspiring journey with Scoliosis
• Running for Awareness:  Aoibheann's 30-Day Challenge

Sound Bites

• "I have to get surgery now."
• "I had no pain at all when I'm being active."
• "COVID really set me back there."
• "The running community is unbelievable."
• "I would love for it to happen."

Chapters

 

00:00 Introduction to  Aoibheann's Journey

01:30 Diagnosis and Progression of Scoliosis

03:28 The 30-Day Challenge: Motivation and Goals

06:05 Training and Balancing Life with Scoliosis

09:35 Raising Awareness and Funds for Scoliosis

11:41 Community Support and Personal Stories

18:04 Future Aspirations and Challenges Ahead