Jon is a chef from the West Midlands and is a man driven by the desire to raise funds for Scoliosis Support & Research. His daughter Poppy suffers from the condition and was diagnosed before she turned one year old. She'll be proud of her dad. He raised over £3000 and battled the London heat in his first ever marathon. An inspiring listen.
Here's Jon's Just Giving page if you'd like to make a donation.
If you'd like to follow in Jon's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.
To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk
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 the homepage.
PODCAST NOTES
Keywords London Marathon, Scoliosis, Charity, Running, Training, Family, Health, Personal Journey, Marathon Experience, Support Summary In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim interviews John, who shares his inspiring journey of running the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research. John discusses the personal connection he has to the charity, as his daughter has been battling scoliosis since infancy. He reflects on the challenges of training for his first marathon, the importance of community support, and the emotional experience of race day. John's story highlights the intersection of personal struggle, family pride, and the drive to make a difference through running. Takeaways- John runs the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research.
- His daughter has undergone multiple surgeries for scoliosis.
- John's motivation is to make his daughter proud.
- He started training later than most due to life commitments.
- Community support played a crucial role in his training.
- He balanced training with family responsibilities.
- John's longest training run was 16 miles on a treadmill.
- He experienced both highs and lows during his training journey.
- Race week was hectic but filled with excitement.
- The adrenaline at the start of the marathon was overwhelming.
- "I just had to keep an eye on it."
- "I wanted to do it for the charity."
- "It's just adrenaline rush, think."
Popular Podcasts
Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes present: Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial
Introducing… Aubrey O’Day Diddy’s former protege, television personality, platinum selling music artist, Danity Kane alum Aubrey O’Day joins veteran journalists Amy Robach and TJ Holmes to provide a unique perspective on the trial that has captivated the attention of the nation. Join them throughout the trial as they discuss, debate, and dissect every detail, every aspect of the proceedings. Aubrey will offer her opinions and expertise, as only she is qualified to do given her first-hand knowledge. From her days on Making the Band, as she emerged as the breakout star, the truth of the situation would be the opposite of the glitz and glamour. Listen throughout every minute of the trial, for this exclusive coverage. Amy Robach and TJ Holmes present Aubrey O’Day, Covering the Diddy Trial, an iHeartRadio podcast.
Betrayal: Season 4
Karoline Borega married a man of honor – a respected Colorado Springs Police officer. She knew there would be sacrifices to accommodate her husband’s career. But she had no idea that he was using his badge to fool everyone. This season, we expose a man who swore two sacred oaths—one to his badge, one to his bride—and broke them both. We follow Karoline as she questions everything she thought she knew about her partner of over 20 years. And make sure to check out Seasons 1-3 of Betrayal, along with Betrayal Weekly Season 1.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.