For the final plod of series 2, I head out on a run along the river with James Thomas aka Fudgie or Instafudgie. I have actually never met Fudgie but have followed his running story on Instagram for a while since both running the London Marathon in 2021. It’s the first time I run and record with someone that I have not met in person but I am super excited as I love his story, ethos around running and reality that he promotes.
Fudgie started out running through a competitive bet, and has since been hooked, running countless park runs and half marathon races, and always looking to push himself a little further. He has talked many times about his ‘transformation’ over the last 10 years, which we dig into. We discuss his love hate relationship with running, the role of Instagram for connecting with others, and any pressures he feels.
Given the end of 2022 is a stones throw away, we reflect on his year and hear his goals for 2023. So many positive messages to be shared around building running into your life but making it about balance, using running as a way to explore what’s on your doorstep and seek out adventures, but most importantly as a tool to connect with others for that socialising hit. His Instagram is not only a place to share his story with others, promote a balance lifestyle through a realistic and honest relationship with running but also make friends and feel part of a community.
I must caveat there was quite a bit of wind while we were running, so please try and zone this out, and just imagine you are on the run with us!
