RunPod

Erin Kennedy

In this inspiring episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes Erin Kennedy, British Paralympic champion and motivational powerhouse, just one month after her incredible victory at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Erin, a gold medal-winning coxswain, has led Team GB’s Paralympic rowing team to remarkable success, all while courageously overcoming a breast cancer diagnosis she received after the Tokyo Games in 2021.Now, Erin shares her powerful story of resilience, mental toughness, and the role fitness has played in both her professional and personal life. She dives into how running fits into her rigorous ‘three times a day, six days a week’ training schedule, her unique approach to running, and how she’s used fitness to overcome life’s greatest challenges.Whether you’re training for a race or just need that extra motivation to get moving, Erin’s journey will inspire you to conquer your own goals—one step at a time. As she says in this episode, “Focus on the next few strides.”Get ready to feel empowered and motivated with Erin Kennedy on RunPod—an episode guaranteed to inspire you to push your limits and keep moving forward!

Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.