Don’t Forget Your Gels

FRANK'S TRIPLE HALF MARATHON MONTH: ALL FOR A GREAT CAUSE

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Frank White didn't think one half marathon for charity was enough. He didn't think two in a month was enough. So he decided to do three in a month and raise money for Young lives vs Cancer. Starting with his local half in Bideford in North Devon, we chat to Frank after his second half, in Bath. How would he cope after breaking his elbow three weeks before Bideford? Next up is one of the UK's biggest, London Landmarks in April and we'll find out how that went in episode 2.

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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 Biddeford, 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
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        Don’t Forget Your GelsBy The Sapphire Running Zone