Running Buddies featuring Lisa Sweetman

About this episode

Lisa Sweetman discusses her journey of recovery through running and her role as a race director.

On todays show welcome Lisa Sweetman, the new race director for the Five Peaks Ontario trail running series. Sweetman shares her personal journey, detailing how she used running as a tool for physical and spiritual recovery after surviving a brain tumor. We explore the unique challenges of training in harsh Canadian winters, the importance of safety for female runners, and the logistics of managing inclusive athletic events. Sweetman highlights her commitment to the delicate balance between r...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie Roberts, Robert Lendrum

Guest: Lisa Sweetman

Topics covered

• trail running
• personal journey
• physical recovery
• female safety
• inclusive events

Keywords

• running
• brain tumor
• Canadian winters
• safety
• athletic events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Five Peaks Ontario

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