In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Rebecca Jones ( @beccaloujones ), the founder of the Morning Milers Run Club ( @morningmilersrungroup ) in Kuwait. They discuss Rebecca's journey into running, the establishment and growth of the run club, and the importance of community in fitness. The conversation touches on the unique lifestyle in Kuwait, the challenges of training for a marathon, and the social aspects of running. Rebecca shares insights on hydration, nutrition, and the joy of seeing others achieve their running goals. 07:00 Introduction to Rebecca Jones and the Run Club 09:47 Rebecca's Journey into Running 12:42 The Birth of the Morning Milers Run Club 17:42 Building Community Through Running 18:48 The Impact of Lifestyle in Kuwait 21:20 Training for the First Marathon 24:12 Running Facilities and Community Support 27:18 Sponsorships and Collaborations 29:51 Balancing Work and Run Club Responsibilities 32:06 The Importance of Community in Running 35:23 Adapting to Extreme Weather Conditions 38:18 Hydration and Nutrition Challenges 42:06 Setting Goals and Encouraging Participation 45:37 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence 50:10 Celebrating Achievements and Community Impact You can follow us on Instagram: @anygivenrundaypodcast You can now get 20% off all Perform Nutrition products, including their new Electrolytes+, using the code 'AGR' at checkout PerformNutrition.com This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories and their Ultrapure Sports Recovery prducts. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store or visit their new online store Ultrapurelabs.ie
