EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 1H 18M
#165: Tracey Atkinson author of 'The Diary of a Mum on the Run', co-founder of NI Rave Run and 2:55 marathoner on a year long challenge: 12 races in 12 months in 12 countries
from The Running Rules Podcast · host Alan Ladd
Today's guest is the inspirational Tracey Atkinson. Tracey is a 2:55 marathoner, masters runner and mum of 3 who ran 12 races in 12 months in 12 countries in 2025.She got into running after her brain surgery in 2012 and went on to become a European masters medalist and now part of the Puma Project3 team for London 26.She is also co-founder of the NI Rave Run and an author with her first book ‘The Diary of a Mum on the Run’.In this episode we cover how she took up running to be fit for brain surgery, how NI Rave Run has provided a safe and fun space for female runners of all abilities and how she was inspired to run 12 races in 12 months in 12 countries to raise awareness for the charity 'Reach'.Tracey has upcoming book launches:Thursday 16th April - Shankill Library @ 6:30Saturday 18th April - Ballymena RunnersThe book 'The Diary of a Mum on the Run' is also available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Diary-Mum-Run-Tracey-Atkinson-ebook/dp/B0GQJ2NWCTFollow, join or sponsor an NI Rave Run:[email protected] https://www.instagram.com/niraverun/https://www.tiktok.com/@niraverunhttps://www.strava.com/clubs/1660582
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#165: Tracey Atkinson author of 'The Diary of a Mum on the Run', co-founder of NI Rave Run and 2:55 marathoner on a year long challenge: 12 races in 12 months in 12 countries
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