The UKRunChat podcast.

This week on the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle is joined by Naomi Atkin, Lorna Green, Emma Backhouse and Steph Smith from Lingen Davies, who are all getting ready for the Shrewsbury Half or Metric Half this September.

Lingen Davies is a Shrewsbury based cancer charity and the headline charity partner for this year's Shrewsbury 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Metric Half. 

We chat about how the charity's partnership with the events came about, why running and fundraising work so well together, and how taking on a challenge for a cause can provide an extra bit of motivation.

Naomi, who is CEO of Lingen Davies, is preparing for two half marathons in September, the Great North Run and Shrewsbury Half, having returned to running after an eight year break. Steph and Lorna shares how joining the Shropshire Shufflers helped them build towards the 10K, while Emma talks about the appeal of the Metric Half.

There's also plenty of chat about the realities of training during a hot summer, and the motivation of a post-run brunch!

Plus, Naomi shares some practical fundraising advice, including why doing something you genuinely enjoy can be one of the best ways to raise money.

In this episode:

• How four Lingen Davies colleagues got into running
• Why running can be such a powerful fundraising tool
• Naomi's advice for making fundraising more creative
• The importance of starting fundraising early
• Returning to running after a long break
• The motivation of running as part of a team

Find out more about Lingen Davies: https://www.lingendavies.co.uk/