Charity Running Inspiration: Izzy Hunter’s 10K Challenge Izzy Hunter, diagnosed with scoliosis, ran her first 10K in 30-degree heat and raised £1,655 for the Scoliosis Support & Research charity. Listen to her inspirational running story and learn how she turned a running challenge into a powerful fundraising achievement.

If you'd like to follow in Izzy's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you.

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

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords

running, fundraising, scoliosis, 10K, personal journey, health, motivation, social media, race day, community support

Summary

In this episode, Tim Rogers interviews Izzy Hunter, who shares her inspiring journey of starting to run during lockdown and her motivation to complete a 10K race. Izzy discusses her training experiences, the challenges she faced, including her battle with scoliosis and the impact of her spinal surgery. She also highlights her fundraising efforts for Scoliosis Support and Research, the role of social media in her journey, and the emotional experience of race day. Izzy reflects on her achievements and looks forward to future running goals, including a half marathon.

Takeaways

Izzy started running during lockdown to get fit. She completed her first 5K on a treadmill. The 10K was significant as it marked 10 years since her spinal surgery. Izzy faced challenges with the heat during the race. She felt motivated to run again after her first race experience. Choosing the right running shoes was crucial for her training. Her surgery allowed her to engage in physical activities without issues. Izzy raised £1,655 for Scoliosis Support and Research. The experience of crossing the finish line was overwhelming. Completing a New Year's resolution was a personal achievement for Izzy.

Titles

Running Against the Odds: Izzy's Journey From Lockdown to 10K: Izzy's Story

Sound bites

"I started running during lockdown." "I did my first 5K on a treadmill." "It was overwhelming in a really good way."

Chapters

00:00 Izzy's Running Journey Begins 03:09 Training Solo and Overcoming Challenges 06:10 Choosing the Right Gear for Running 09:41 Scoliosis and the Impact of Surgery 12:16 Fundraising for a Cause 16:21 The Role of Social Media in Fundraising 18:02 Harnessing Social Media for Fundraising 20:37 Race Weekend Preparations 22:01 The Race Experience: Heat and Support 24:34 Crossing the Finish Line: Emotions and Achievements 26:39 Looking Ahead: Future Running Goals