Sian's training had been going so well. She followed her training plan to the letter, run the hilly Run Falmouth Half Marathon in Cornwall, got to 16 miles on her long run and then it struck - a knee twinge developed into the dreaded IT Band problem; 'Runner's Knee' as it's known. Will she able to get on to the start line in London?

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords London Marathon, Cornwall Hospice Care, running injury, fundraising, marathon training, race day, runner stories, Sian George, Tim Rogers, marathon journey Summary In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim Rogers speaks with Sian George about her journey leading up to the London Marathon for Cornwall Hospice Care. Sian shares her training experiences, the challenges she faced, including an injury, and her strategies for race day. She also discusses her successful fundraising efforts and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for the marathon. Sian emphasizes the importance of flexibility and support during this journey, highlighting the significance of achieving her goals for charity. Takeaways

• Sian's training has been a roller coaster experience.
• The Falmouth half marathon was a significant milestone.
• Injuries are common and can be frustrating for runners.
• Sian's injury may be linked to her training intensity.
• Physiotherapy has provided positive feedback about her marathon prospects.
• Fundraising efforts have exceeded expectations, raising over £2,500.
• Planning and early bookings are crucial for successful events.
• Flexibility in race day strategy is essential due to injury.
• Emotional support from friends and family is vital on race day.
• The ultimate goal is to complete the marathon and raise money for charity.

Titles

• Running Through Challenges: Sian's Marathon Journey
• Injury and Resilience: A Runner's Story

Sound Bites

• "I ran 16 miles today!"
• "I plan to walk at the worst."
• "Book as early as you can."

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sian's Marathon Journey 02:57 Training Progress and Challenges 06:01 Injury and Its Impact on Training 08:58 Physiotherapy and Recovery Insights 11:46 Adjusting Race Day Expectations 15:02 Fundraising Success and Strategies 17:47 Final Preparations for Race Day