#105 - How Helen Ryvar RAN 1000 consecutive HALF MARATHONS, breaking the WORLD RECORD, all while being a SINGLE MUM with a FULL TIME JOB! Artwork

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#105 - How Helen Ryvar RAN 1000 consecutive HALF MARATHONS, breaking the WORLD RECORD, all while being a SINGLE MUM with a FULL TIME JOB!

April 15, 2025 • Ben Sheppard

🎙️ Gone Running | Episode #105

In this genuinely inspiring episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running, we sit down with Helen Ryvar – a single mum from Wrexham who ran 1,000 consecutive half marathons. Yep, you read that right!

Helen opens up about the highs, lows, and mindset it took to achieve such an extraordinary milestone.

We dive into:

🏃‍♀️ The mental and physical challenges of daily running
💬 The impact on her family and personal life
💖 Her deep motivation to support charities
🥗 How she prioritises consistency, nutrition, and recovery
📱 The role social media played in sharing her journey
🌱 What’s next as she steps into a new chapter of life

Whether you're a runner, a dream chaser, or someone looking for a spark of motivation, Helen’s story will move you. She reminds us that anything is possible with the right mindset and that it’s never too late to go all in on your passion.

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