Artist Jen Madden ran 10k for 100 days and created a piece of art inspired by every single one of those runs — incredible! In this week's podcast we chatted all about this amazing achievement, the highs and lows of the challenge and how it's changed her perception of running and her work.
The toddler mum is no stranger to endurance feats, having completed the 15-kilometre Scilly Swim Challenge in 2025, and creating an impressive painting inspired by her training for this. She's also a marathon runner and has some exciting plans for next year, but is currently enjoying a well-deserved rest!
If you're in a running rut, Jen's story is sure to inspire you to get out there and see running in a new light. We're all guilty of going into autopilot, but Jen reminds us to enjoy our surroundings and make the most of the journey rather than simply chasing the finish.
You might even feel inspired to try to document some of your own runs, after all they shouldn't stay stuck on Strava forever!
Find out more about Jen, including her custom creations, her book You Can Draw This and Drawing Club here.
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