The Thorn Report
Summary
Helen Thorne joins Running Commentary to discuss her new column in Women’s Running magazine and her recovery from a bone marrow edema injury that forces her to cross-train for the Chicago Marathon. She recounts her Cape Town marathon experience, where she battled severe gastroenteritis to finish in six hours, and shares her positive first ultra-marathon experience in the North Downs. The episode also covers upcoming events, including the Vitality 10K and the Cardiff Half Marathon, highlighting the inclusive and supportive nature of the running community.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Toyota, LinkedIn, and Shopify
Intro: Turning that frown upside down
Helen Thorne's injury: Bone marrow edema
Recovery plan and Chicago Marathon prep
Walking through Brick Lane and graffiti
New column in Women's Running Magazine
The dialogue between writing and running
Sponsors: Toyota, LinkedIn, and SkinnyPop
Column progress and a chiropodist anecdote
Barriers to running for women and inclusivity
Cape Town Marathon: Getting the 8th star
Struggling with illness before the race
Racing on Coke and salty potatoes
Walking the marathon and finding joy
Reflections on Chicago and training restrictions
Sponsors: Toyota, LinkedIn, and SkinnyPop
First Ultra: Women-only 50k in North Downs
Ultra experience, safety, and community
Threshold Ultras and inclusive events
Upcoming races: Vitality 10k, Cardiff, London
Sponsors: DraftKings and U.S. Bank
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