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In this episode, I’m joined by Dawn Deaville, who recently completed her first marathon at Manchester Marathon after working with me inside the coaching programme.

Dawn shares how running helped her rebuild herself after having three children in five years, struggling mentally after her third child, and feeling like parts of herself had disappeared.

We talk about:

•  Starting with a run around the block 
•  Using running for mental health 
•  Finding time as a mum of three 
•  Building from 10K to half marathons 
•  Overcoming race anxiety 
•  Training for a first marathon 
•  Managing fatigue, family life and recovery 
•  Why Manchester Marathon changed her confidence 
•  What she learned from the whole journey 

This is a brilliant listen for any over 35 runner, especially mums who feel like they’ve lost a bit of themselves and want to start doing something for them again.

Dawn’s story is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out. Start small, keep showing up, and see where it takes you.

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