Sean & Lili Fletcher: Father and daughter's triple marathon!

In this episode of RunPod, Jenny Falconer welcomes Sean Fletcher and his daughter Lily, who are running three marathons in just four weeks. They start their challenge with the Paris Marathon and share their experiences from the race, including pacing and overcoming challenges. Lily, who wasn’t a runner initially, has transformed into a passionate runner, even surpassing her father’s expectations. They discuss the importance of mental health, sharing a shocking statistic that one in three young people wait over two years for mental health help in the UK. This statistic inspired them to run for mental health charities, aiming to raise awareness and funds.

The conversation delves into their training regimen, the changing dynamics of their father-daughter relationship through running, and how they find joy and resilience in the sport. They emphasize the mental and emotional benefits of running, not just the physical. As they prepare for their next marathons, they reflect on the power of running to connect with others and the privilege of being able to support meaningful causes while challenging themselves physically and emotionally.