The Pace Invader
The Pace Invader is a podcast about the miles that shape us. In each episode, I chat with everyday runners about why they run, what they’ve learned along the way, and the stories behind their strides.
From first 5Ks to marathon memories, mental health to mid-run music choices, we talk honestly about the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you’re training hard, running slow, or just thinking about lacing up—these are real voices from real runners, usually recorded just after Parkrun while the sweat (and endorphins) are still fresh.
Because everyone’s running story is worth telling.
The Pace Invader
Jenny: Running as Therapy
Jenny doesn’t run for medals or times — she runs to heal.
In this episode of The Pace Invader, I talk with Jenny, a Weymouth-based runner originally from Thailand, whose journey into running began in 2017 as a way to fight depression without medication. What started as a personal therapy has become her way of finding peace, freedom, and strength.
Jenny opens up about:
- How running became her “medicine” after years of domestic abuse and mental health struggles.
- Why each run feels like meditation and freedom, even on busy roads.
- Her proudest achievement so far: completing 25K at the Jurassic Outdoor Challenge.
- Balancing goals like chasing a sub-30 parkrun with simply “just keeping her legs going.”
- How she now gives back by volunteering to support other Thai women in the UK facing mental health and domestic abuse issues.
Jenny’s story is one of quiet strength, resilience, and hope.