Jeremy, a Cornishman living in north London, is no stranger to setbacks in his running career. Surgeries on both knees and two heart procedures would have been enough to end most people's running aspirations, but not Jeremy's. He still runs most days and shows us all that where there is determination and motivation it's still possible to deal with setbacks along your running journey.

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords running, marathons, medical challenges, personal stories, fitness, training, overcoming obstacles, park run, race experiences, health Summary In this conversation, Tim interviews Jeremy Alford, who shares his extensive running journey, including his experiences with marathons, overcoming medical challenges, and the importance of training. Jeremy discusses his early days of running, the impact of surgeries on his fitness, and the lessons learned from various races. He emphasises the role of crowds in races and shares his aspirations for future running events, including park runs. Takeaways

• Jeremy started running at university, initially for fitness.
• His first marathon was in Wolverhampton in 1987.
• He ran the London Marathon in 1989, achieving his best time.
• Jeremy faced knee surgeries that impacted his running.
• He was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2023.
• After a catheter ablation, he has been able to return to running.
• Running provides Jeremy with a mental space for thinking.
• Proper training is essential for marathon success.
• Crowd support can be both motivating and distracting during races.
• Jeremy aspires to run marathons in Berlin and Seville.

Titles

• Running Through Challenges: Jeremy's Story
• From Marathons to Medical Surgeries: A Runner's Journey

Sound Bites

• "I started running probably at university."
• "I did that in three hours, 19."
• "I had some knee surgery on my left knee."
• "I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation."
• "I would give myself time to acclimatise."

Chapters 00:00 Jeremy's Running Journey Begins 05:05 Overcoming Medical Challenges 13:10 Lessons from Marathon Experiences 20:02 The Role of Crowds in Races 23:31 Future Aspirations and Park Runs