London Marathon Week: Jordan Adams

In this special pre-marathon episode of RunPod, host Jenny Falconer speaks with Jordan Adams about his extraordinary effort to raise awareness for familial frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition that has impacted his family significantly. Jordan shares that he is a carrier of the gene that causes FTD and recounts the emotional journey of caring for his mother as she battled the disease and his subsequent marathon challenges.

Jordan is preparing for his fifth London Marathon, with a unique twist: he will run with a fridge on his back, weighing 25 kilos, to draw attention to his cause. He emphasizes how such an act is symbolic of the unusual challenges faced by those living with FTD and aims to inspire others by showcasing the resilience it takes to complete such a demanding task.

The episode details Jordan's meticulous training regime and the mental support he receives from his family and community. He reflects on the immense emotional support he feels from supporting runners, strangers, and the crowd during races, which he finds incredibly uplifting.

Moreover, Jordan mentions his plans to run 32 consecutive marathons across all Irish counties following the London Marathon to further raise awareness and funds for dementia research. Through his foundation, the FTD Brothers, he hopes to create valuable resources and support for families affected by dementia, educate future generations, and advocate for better support systems for those diagnosed.