RUNNER STORIES PODCASTS: FRANK WHITE

Frank White set himself a challenge, to run 3 half marathons in a month for the Young Lives vs Cancer charity. He started with his local half in Bideford, then took on the Bath Half Marathon and finished off with London Landmarks Half Marathon, one of the UK's biggest. How did he get on and how did his fundraising go?

You can listen to Episode 1 here and Episode 2 is here

Details of what's on each podcast are here:

Episode 1:

Keywords

running, half marathons, injury recovery, fundraising, Young Lives vs Cancer, race experiences, training plans, personal bests, triathlon, community support

Summary

In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Frank White, who is on a mission to complete three half marathons in a month for the charity Young Lives vs Cancer. Frank shares his journey into running, the challenges he faced, including a broken elbow, and the importance of crowd support during races. He discusses his training regimen, fundraising efforts, and future aspirations, including the possibility of participating in a triathlon and a full marathon.

Takeaways

Frank is running three half marathons in a month for charity.
He broke his elbow just weeks before his first race.
The importance of following through with physio exercises.
Crowd support significantly boosts runners' morale.
Frank achieved personal bests in both Bideford and Bath half marathons.
He is raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer.
Social media plays a key role in his fundraising efforts.
Frank's local running club has been supportive of his journey.
He is considering a triathlon as his next challenge.
Frank's competitive nature drives him to improve his running.

Titles

Running for a Cause: Frank's Half Marathon Journey
Overcoming Injury: Frank's Inspiring Story
The Power of Community in Running

Sound Bites

"I absolutely loved the experience of doing it."
"The crowd support makes a huge, huge difference."
"I hit a PB in Bideford, which I didn't expect."
"I set a new PB and cut another five minutes off."
"I set out a target of raising £550."
"I think I am naturally competitive."
"Watch this space for my next challenge!"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Frank's Running Journey

02:53 The Challenge of Three Half Marathons

05:57 Overcoming Injury and the Importance of Physio

09:05 Experiencing Different Race Atmospheres

12:06 Training Plans and Race Preparation

14:48 Fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer

17:58 Future Running Goals and Aspirations

Episode 2:

Keywords

running, half marathon, fundraising, race report, personal best, London Landmarks, training, race day, charity, athlete

Summary

In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Frank White about his recent running challenges, including three half marathons in a month for charity. Frank shares his experiences from each race, detailing the differences in atmosphere, support, and personal achievements. He discusses his race day preparations, pacing strategies, and fuellng techniques, culminating in a personal best at the London Landmarks Half Marathon. Additionally, Frank reflects on his successful fundraising efforts for Young Lives vs Cancer and shares his future running plans.

Takeaways

Frank ran three half marathons in a month for charity.
He achieved a personal best of 1 hour 54 minutes.
The atmosphere at the London Landmarks was unmatched.
Pacing strategies were crucial for his success.
Proper fuelling made a significant difference in performance.
Frank's fundraising efforts exceeded his initial target.
He plans to continue participating in half marathons.
The support from friends and family was invaluable.
Experiencing iconic landmarks while running was surreal.
Frank is considering training for a full marathon next.

Titles

From Half Marathons to Personal Bests: Frank's Journey
Running for a Cause: Frank's Fundraising Challenge

Sound Bites

"I got a PB 1 hour 54 seven seconds"
"I upped my fundraising target again and upped it to £1500"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode

02:52 Frank's Half Marathon Challenge

06:12 Race Experiences: Biddeford, Bath, and London Landmarks

09:07 Preparation and Carb Loading for Race Day

11:46 The Start of the London Landmarks Half Marathon

14:55 Pacing Strategy and Early Race Dynamics

To help Frank raise a little bit more head to his fundraising page here

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.

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RUNNER STORIES PODCASTS: FRANK WHITE

You can listen to Episode 1 here and Episode 2 is here

Details of what's on each podcast are here:

Episode 1:

Keywords

running, half marathons, injury recovery, fundraising, Young Lives vs Cancer, race experiences, training plans, personal bests, triathlon, community support

Summary

Takeaways

Frank is running three half marathons in a month for charity.

He broke his elbow just weeks before his first race.

The importance of following through with physio exercises.

Crowd support significantly boosts runners' morale.

Frank achieved personal bests in both Bideford and Bath half marathons.

He is raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer.

Social media plays a key role in his fundraising efforts.

Frank's local running club has been supportive of his journey.

He is considering a triathlon as his next challenge.

Frank's competitive nature drives him to improve his running.

Titles

Running for a Cause: Frank's Half Marathon Journey

Overcoming Injury: Frank's Inspiring Story

The Power of Community in Running

Sound Bites

"I absolutely loved the experience of doing it."

"The crowd support makes a huge, huge difference."

"I hit a PB in Bideford, which I didn't expect."

"I set a new PB and cut another five minutes off."

"I set out a target of raising £550."

"I think I am naturally competitive."

"Watch this space for my next challenge!"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Frank's Running Journey

02:53 The Challenge of Three Half Marathons

05:57 Overcoming Injury and the Importance of Physio

09:05 Experiencing Different Race Atmospheres

12:06 Training Plans and Race Preparation

14:48 Fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer

17:58 Future Running Goals and Aspirations

Episode 2:

Keywords

running, half marathon, fundraising, race report, personal best, London Landmarks, training, race day, charity, athlete

Summary

Takeaways

Frank ran three half marathons in a month for charity.

He achieved a personal best of 1 hour 54 minutes.

The atmosphere at the London Landmarks was unmatched.

Pacing strategies were crucial for his success.

Proper fuelling made a significant difference in performance.

Frank's fundraising efforts exceeded his initial target.

He plans to continue participating in half marathons.

The support from friends and family was invaluable.

Experiencing iconic landmarks while running was surreal.

Frank is considering training for a full marathon next.

Titles

From Half Marathons to Personal Bests: Frank's Journey

Running for a Cause: Frank's Fundraising Challenge

Sound Bites

"I got a PB 1 hour 54 seven seconds"

"I upped my fundraising target again and upped it to £1500"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode

02:52 Frank's Half Marathon Challenge

06:12 Race Experiences: Biddeford, Bath, and London Landmarks

09:07 Preparation and Carb Loading for Race Day

11:46 The Start of the London Landmarks Half Marathon

14:55 Pacing Strategy and Early Race Dynamics

To help Frank raise a little bit more head to his fundraising page here

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.