Don’t Forget Your Gels

Running for a reason: Brighton Marathon 2026 with Olivia Harman

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Host Tim Rogers interviews Olivia Harman about her upcoming first marathon in April 2026 in Brighton, where she’s running to raise funds for Scoliosis Support & Research. A heartfelt, look into motivation, training, and running for a cause, Olivia opens up about the challenges of training, the personal reasons behind her fundraising, and what it means to run such a big event and so close to home.

You can support Olivia via her JustGiving page here 

If you'd like to follow in Olivia's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's 2027 London Marathon or Brighton Marathon entries, email Will [email protected]. Thank you.

To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk

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Keywords
 
Scoliosis, marathon, Brighton Marathon, mental health, running journey, fundraising, running clubs, training, Olivia Harman, charity support
 
Summary
 
In this conversation, Tim Rogers interviews Olivia Harman, a first-time marathon runner who is fundraising for Scoliosis Support and Research. Olivia shares her personal journey with scoliosis, how running has positively impacted her mental health, and her preparations for the Brighton Marathon. The discussion covers her training regimen, the benefits of running clubs, overcoming nervousness before races, and creative fundraising ideas. Olivia emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and finding joy in running, while also sharing her aspirations for the future.
 
Takeaways
  • Olivia chose to run the Brighton Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research.
  • She started running two years ago after being diagnosed with scoliosis.
  • Running has significantly improved her mental health and mindset.
  • Olivia's training includes maintaining a distance of half marathons.
  • She enjoys the social aspect of running clubs and community events.
  • Nervousness is a common feeling before races, but it can be managed.
  • Fundraising for charity adds motivation to her marathon training.
  • Creative fundraising ideas include raffles and cake sales.
  • Listening to your body is crucial, especially with health conditions.
  • Finding joy in running is essential for long-term commitment.
    • Titles
    • Running for a Cause: Olivia's Marathon Journey
    • From Scoliosis to Strength: Olivia's Story
      • Sound Bites
      • "Running has changed everything for me."
      • "I get very nervous before races."
      • "I thought I'd never be running."
        • Chapters
         
        00:00  Introduction to Olivia's Journey
        01:07Olivia's Scoliosis Story and Running Beginnings
        03:11 The Impact of Running on Mental Health
        04:14 Training for the Brighton Marathon
        06:29 Benefits of Joining a Running Club
        09:30 Upcoming Events and Training Schedule
        10:45 Nervousness and Overcoming Challenges
        12:06 Fundraising Strategies and Goals
        15:23 Future Aspirations in Running
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