#299 Run Club Series: Rebecca Jones & The Morning Milers in Kuwait

In this episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we chat with Rebecca Jones (@beccaloujones), the founder of the Morning Milers Run Club (@morningmilersrungroup) in Kuwait. They discuss Rebecca's journey into running, the establishment and growth of the run club, and the importance of community in fitness. The conversation touches on the unique lifestyle in Kuwait, the challenges of training for a marathon, and the social aspects of running. Rebecca shares insights on hydration, nutrition, and the joy of seeing others achieve their running goals.07:00 Introduction to Rebecca Jones and the Run Club09:47 Rebecca's Journey into Running12:42 The Birth of the Morning Milers Run Club17:42 Building Community Through Running18:48 The Impact of Lifestyle in Kuwait21:20 Training for the First Marathon24:12 Running Facilities and Community Support27:18 Sponsorships and Collaborations29:51 Balancing Work and Run Club Responsibilities32:06 The Importance of Community in Running35:23 Adapting to Extreme Weather Conditions38:18 Hydration and Nutrition Challenges42:06 Setting Goals and Encouraging Participation45:37 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence50:10 Celebrating Achievements and Community ImpactYou can follow us on Instagram:@anygivenrundaypodcastALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.