Show Notes
This is such a moving story. Shortly after joining Running At 40 Plus, Jo Wilinska was diagnosed with breast cancer. She shared this all with our community with her posts, the good and the bad. We are truly thankful for her honesty, her spirit and most of all the inspiration she gave and still continues to give us all, throughout her journey.
We are truly thankful that Jo Wilinska (aka GI Jo) is now a year past her last Chemo, and to be able to share this in conversation with her and our ambassador Jo Pavey at Jo and Gav Pavey's home.
It was emotional for them both, but we hope this helps any runner, or soon to be runner, that there's a group out there that supports each other, no matter what, to inspire and be inspired.
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