This week Emma is joined by Jesseca Furness, a presenter at the Running Channel who has set herself the challenge of running 42 marathons this year.

No stranger to pushing her limits having run ultra marathons and Ironman, this year Jess decided to run 42 marathons in honour of her brother Eddie, who would be 42 this year.

Jess has already completed over 35 marathons all over the world, overcoming injury, unexpected mishaps and cancelled events like in South Africa, and she’s also added even more challenges - like running 8 marathons in 8 days.

She reveals why she started running aged 14, and how running has helped her navigate grief after losing both her parents and her oldest brother, as well as boost her confidence.

Expect to hear:

• The ups and downs of running 42 marathons in one year
• How Jess balances the marathons around work and everyday life
• How Jess pushes through the toughest moments
• The greatness of community

Alongside her challenge Jess is fundraising for Big Moose Charity which has helped her navigate her grief through therapy and the Air Ambulance Service too. Donate here.

You can join Jess on her marathon challenge - head to her instagram to find out more details about her final few marathons.

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This week Emma is joined by Zach Friedley, professional trail runner, adaptive athlete, and passionate advocate for inclusion in sport.

From the US, Zach was born missing his right leg above the knee. He founded Born to Adapt, an organisation which aims to create events and space for disabled people all over the world.

He shares his journey with prosthetics, how it felt the first time he had a blade and the differences between being born without part of your leg compared to losing it later in life, and how that affects how you get on with prosthetics.

He also talks about how accessibility in sport is about more than equipment.

Sponsored by On, Zach is a regular at major trail and road events, and will be on the start line of the iconic New York marathon on Sunday 2nd November.

Expect to hear:

• How he found running
• His prosthetics journey
• The story behind Born to Adapt
• Barriers and challenges for adaptive athletes
• His vision for the future of inclusive sport

This is a wonderfully eye-opening and deeply inspiring episode that explores resilience, visibility in sport, and what it means to adapt.

Follow Zach Friedley on socials and check out Born to Adapt to learn more about the mission.

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This week Emma is joined by by Juliette Denny, ultra runner and adventurer. Juliette shares her running journey, from growing up as a footballer to the loss of a close friend and recently taking on the 100km CCC at UTMB in Chamonix, widely regarded as the Mecca of trail running.

Juliette reflects on how she navigates the mental and physical challenges of running seriously long distances, the importance of team spirit and community and ultimately what running means to her.

She also speaks candidly about her own experience of the lack of diversity on the trails, the community of Black Trail Runners, and the change needed to make the outdoors welcoming to everyone.

Beyond running, Juliette talks about the growing popularity of women’s sport, and what it was like to witness history watching the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham last weekend.

Expect to hear:

• Juliette’s journey into running
• Strategies for managing self-criticism and digging deep
• Why diversity and allyship matter in trail running
• The incredible boom of women’s sport

It is a fascinating conversation, full of insight, honesty and inspiration. Juliette is a brilliant guest and this is not an episode to miss.

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