Summary
Join Jenni on RunPod as she welcomes back comedian, podcaster, and self-proclaimed running nerd Helen Thorn!
Best known as one half of the hilarious Scummy Mummies, Helen isn’t just about the laughs—she’s also a seasoned marathon runner, having conquered eight marathons (with her sights set on ten!).
In this episode, Helen shares her passion for running, why she believes marathons are like childbirth ("you forget the pain!"), and why the Copenhagen Marathon holds a special place in her heart—mainly for the pastries.
She’s also living proof that life after a painful divorce can bring joy and a new lease on life. Expect plenty of laughs, motivation, and maybe even a few training tips along the way!
Lace up and hit play—this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
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| 0:00.0 | A safe trip begins with TRIP. |
| 0:03.0 | Take a road trip with your family, get there safely. |
| 0:06.0 | Do your trip checks. |
| 0:08.0 | T, drop up on island fuel, R, rest every two hours to |
| 0:13.0 | I inspect your pressure and tread. |
| 0:16.0 | P, preparing for the weather ahead. |
| 0:18.0 | A safe trip begins with TRIP. Oh, yes, that's, oh, yes, a safe trip begins with TRIP. |
| 0:21.9 | Oh, yes. |
| 0:23.7 | A safe trip begins with T RRIZE. |
| 0:25.8 | Do the four trip checks before every journey, National Highways. |
| 0:30.0 | My first was perfect for nights out. |
| 0:33.2 | Then I wanted a more comfortable one. |
| 0:35.2 | Next, I fancied one for trips to the beach, but now I've found one that's got it all. |
| 0:41.4 | Whether it's a little black jazz or a comfy cross star for your weekend escapes, |
| 0:45.3 | this season's must have is a Honda Jazz. |
| 0:48.4 | Bag yourself £1,000 saving in the Honda Grand Summer Sale. |
| 0:52.0 | Ends August 31st. |
| 0:53.7 | Honda, the power of dreams. |
| 0:56.2 | Terms apply. |
| 0:57.0 | Visit honda.co.uk or participating retailers. |
| 1:02.2 | This is a Global Player Original podcast. |
| 1:08.7 | Hello there. Welcome to Rompod. I'm Jenny Faulkner and I'm thrilled to keep you company as you run or recover from a run or maybe think about a run or maybe just don't run. Today I have one of, well, one of my favourite ever guests returning to the Run Pod Run Club. She's unbelievably, she's really only just started running just before lockdown, I'd say. |
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