#172: Running a marathon following a brain tumour and the benefits of massage with 'The Running Rules' client Georgia Sherwood

About this episode

Georgia Sherwood shares her inspiring journey of recovery from a brain tumour and her passion for running and massage therapy.

Today's guest is the amazing Georgia Sherwood. In 2021, Georgia underwent surgery for a brain tumour that was discovered after stroke like symptoms following a bout of Covid. Georgia was kind enough to share her powerful story of not knowing whether anything could be done through to relearning how to do basic tasks during recovery. She also shares how she got the drive to push herself physically through her recovery and eventually run a marathon in 2025. Georgia is also a massage therapist and owner of 'Origin Seven Massage' in Mallusk. She is giving away a 90 minute massage to a lucky listener. DM 'massage' on IG (@therunningrules) and follow @origin_seven or simply email alan@therunningrules.com . Entries close end of May 2026. To book a massage slot with Georgia text 07342166422 or go to instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/origin_seven /) or facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574281135285 )

People in this episode

Host: Alan Ladd

Guest: Georgia Sherwood

Topics covered

• brain tumour
• marathon running
• physical recovery
• massage therapy
• personal story
• health and wellness

Keywords

• brain tumour
• marathon
• recovery
• massage therapy
• Georgia Sherwood
• Alan Ladd
• health
• Covid
• personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Origin Seven Massage

Places: Mallusk

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