About this episode

Lisa Jackson shares her journey of coping with loss through running and her new book.

Lisa Jackson has seen every side of running, from completing the gruelling Comrades Marathon to finishing last in a host of marathons. By embrace her 'flamingo runner' persona alongside a simple enjoyment of the sport, she has discovered the true power of running - becoming a published author along the way. And when she needed it most, despite a brief departure, running was there for her, helping Lisa find some solace after the loss of her husband, Graham. Her latest book is the brilliant, Still Running After All These Tears; a simultaneously heart-breaking and inspiring account of coping with Graham's illness, finding positivity at the toughest of times, and the part running played in helping her reclaim her life. It's fair to say Lisa loves running. Her completion of more than 100 marathons is testament to that. But when her grief over Graham was followed by losing her sister and father as well, all within 17 months, that relationship was tested to its limits. Still Running After All These Tears is marketed as a survival manual for the broken-hearted and a celebration of the redemptive power of running. Running Tales spoke to Lisa about the highs and lows of dealing with the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Lewis, Craig Lewis

Guest: Lisa Jackson

Topics covered

• grief
• running
• marathons
• resilience
• mental health
• personal journey

Keywords

• running
• grief
• marathons
• resilience
• Still Running After All These Tears
• Lisa Jackson
• personal growth
• mental health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Running Tales, Substack

Books & works: Still Running After All These Tears

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