Bonus Episode: Meet the RunPod Run Club - Kirsty Aked

Everyone has a running story, and today's guest is no exception. On today’s episode of Meet the RunPod Run Club we're joined by the amazing Kirsty Aked. When Kirsty gave birth to her gorgeous daughter Freya, she didn’t know her husband Chris was about to lose his life to to bowel cancer 7 months later at the age of just 33. Determined to overcome grief, and leave a legacy for Chris - Kirsty runs whenever possible, and has founded a charity called The Chris Aked Foundation which provides support to children of families dealing with cancer and other affecting illnesses, offering help through physical and sporting activities, counselling and memory making days This Chris Aked Foundation: https://www.chrisakedfoundation.co.uk/ Instagram: @akedarmy @mum_and_toddler_travels Facebook: The Chris Aked Foundation Looking to buy a RunPod t-shirt? go to: linktr.ee/runpod

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Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.