12 Months to Marathon
Hi, I'm John Hill. I host 12 Months to Marathon—the running podcast for people over 35 with marathon dreams. Whether you are looking for a personal best or want to run a marathon, my story and regular tips should help you get there.
I didn't run my first marathon until I was 36. I ran my first sub-3 marathon at the age of 45. If I can do it, so can you!
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12 Months to Marathon
12 Months to Marathon - Episode 73 - Richard Loftus, Founder of Well Run Brum
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Richard Loftus, founder of Well Run Brum, a Birmingham-based men's mental health movement using social 5K runs to spark real, honest conversation.
Richard shares his deeply personal story of hitting rock bottom, discovering running as a lifeline, and building a movement that helps men connect, open up, and break the stigma around mental health, one run at a time.
We cover:
- How running helped Richard recover from a mental health crisis
- Why conversation is easier shoulder-to-shoulder
- The psychology of why men isolate, and how to break it
- What “conversational pacemakers” are and why they’re game-changers
- The power of turning a personal struggle into community action
- Why don’t you need to run fast, you just need to show up
Whether you’re a solo runner, part of a club, or someone who’s felt stuck, this episode will hit home in all the right ways.
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