THE SAPPHIRE RUNNING ZONE RUNNER STORIES
All around the world runners are pounding the streets with many different aims and objectives. Some are running to get fit and others are training for an event. Many are fundraising for their favourite charity. Here we chat to some of those runners and share their goals and aspirations. Hopefully you’ll pick up something that will make your running even more fulfilling.
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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.
For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have four channels, one on training support, another on fundraising, a third on runner stories and a fourth on events. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com
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