Today on Run Till You’re Done, we’re honoured to introduce Alice Townend — consultant breast surgeon, devoted runner, and fearless fundraiser. Alice is lacing up for not one, but multiple monumental challenges — all in support of CoppaFeel!, the UK’s only breast cancer awareness charity that empowers young people to check their chests early. With her patients, friends, and especially her late friend Alena—who bravely battled metastatic breast cancer—on her mind and spirit guiding each step, Alice is taking on the Great North Run on 7 September 2025 — dressed in a cheeky “boob suit”! True grit meets a powerful tribute. Alice’s journey isn’t just about miles — it’s about meaning, memory, and making a difference. She’s aiming to raise £500, and every donation helps keep her running—literally and figuratively. You can support her and learn more at her JustGiving page: justgiving.com/page/alice-townend-8 Lace up those shoes—and maybe lend Alice a virtual high-five (or a donation). Let’s run alongside her and together, help keep the message — “know your boobs” — alive and powerful.

Today, we’re turning up the volume with Leigh-Ann Thomson, trail runner and founder of Trail Goddess — the all-women trail running brand that’s throwing dirt in the face of boring and bringing big 80s glam rock energy to the great outdoors.Think neon, grit, and unstoppable vibes. Trail Goddess isn’t just a business — it’s a bold movement for women who run wild, stand tall, and aren’t afraid to shine bright in mud-splattered pink, blues and greens.So lace up, turn up the power ballads in your head, and get ready to rock the trails. This is Leigh-Ann Thomson — and this is how goddesses run.

Today, we’ve got a returning guest Ian Garnett back on the show, and this time, he's sporting some serious bling. That’s right—Ian just crossed the finish line at the legendary Western States 100, and he’s here to tell us all about earning that shiny new belt buckle.From the snowy high country to the blistering canyons and finally the iconic finish at Auburn—Ian takes us through every mile, meltdown, and moment of triumph.So lace up, hit play, and let’s go the distance with Ian Garnett and his epic Western States story.