#127 - Why I Run with Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere

In this episode I speak with Red Bull’s Why I Run podcast hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere. The podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share stories about what running brings to their lives.

The Why I Run episodes are leading up to the Wings for Life World Run, which will take place on May 8 to raise funds for spinal cord research. 100% of the entry fee goes to this cause. To sign up click this link.

https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/en/locations

In this episode we lspeak about:

• Why Erin and Ayo run
• How running is important for mental health and community
• What Wings for Life is
• Fancy dress and interpretive dance
• Copying French accents
• Things they’ve learnt from the guests
• Personal stories of how running has impacted them
• And much more...

You can follow them online:

Erin

• Instagram: @immrsspacecadet
• TikTok: @mrs.space.cadet

Ayo

• Instagram: @ayoakinwolere

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Episode 127 of A Runner’s Life podcast is sponsored by Tracksmith. I am currently training for the Tracksmith amateur mile race on May 12 2022, following the training programme from Nick Wills. You can take part in the training and race. Click the link below to watch the latest training episode on my YouTube channel: Marcus Runs

https://youtu.be/RHKe241jmmc