From First Steps, to Race Director: With Kat Michaels
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From First Steps, to Race Director: With Kat Michaels
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In this episode of the Sapphire Running Zone podcast, Bitten By The Running Bug, Tim Rogers speaks with Kat Michaels, Deputy Head of Fundraising at CancerCare, about her journey into running, her experience in charity fundraising, and the challenge of organising one of the UK’s most unique races.
Kat shares how she got into running as a new mum, starting with just one kilometre a day and gradually building up to 5Ks, 10Ks, and half marathons. She reflects on the importance of consistency, setting realistic goals, and leaning on community support to stay motivated.
The conversation also explores the link between running and fundraising. Kat offers practical advice on how to maximise donations, from sharing personal stories and using social media effectively to combining online efforts with traditional community fundraising. She highlights how many runners see a boost in donations after completing their event and stresses the importance of making fundraising personal and meaningful.
A major focus of the episode is Kat’s role as race director for the CancerCare Cross Bay Half Marathon. She gives a behind-the-scenes look at the complexities of organising an event across Morecambe Bay, a tidal bay, where the route changes depending on weather and conditions and isn’t finalised until the last minute. Safety, logistics, and financial planning all play a crucial role in delivering the event successfully.
Overall, this episode offers a mix of inspiration and practical insight showing how small steps can lead to big achievements, and how running can be a powerful way to support important causes.
If you'd like to join Kat and be part of the Cross Bay Half Marathon you can do that here.
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Keywords
- charity race director insights
- Cross Bay Half Marathon UK
- tidal running race challenges
- community fundraising strategies
- running and mental wellbeing
- motivation for new runners
- social media fundraising tips