In the first episode of Create Brave, Clair speaks with ultra runner, Imo Boddy.

In May 2024, Imo broke the 45-year-old women’s world record for the UK’s National Three Peaks Challenge, running between and summiting the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales in just over six days.

Previously, in 2022, she became the youngest woman to run the length of Britain, covering 1,340 km in 22 days. In this fascinating conversation, Imo shares what motivates her to take on these challenges, how she has pushed through the toughest times, and a little bit about what’s coming next…

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What does it mean to be brave?

In the Create Brave series we will be speaking with some of the most interesting, inspiring and adventurous people we can find, about their experiences, and their perception of courage.What moves them to take on exceptional challenges, and how do they build the right mindset to respond when the going gets tough?

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Tune into the full conversation between Imo Boddy and host, Clair Heaviside.

It’s a deep dive into Imo’s journey, the challenges she has set herself, how naivety sometimes beats experience, and how she is building a legacy that is transferable and inspiring - not just for runners, but for anyone who needs to lean into their own resilience.

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