Alan and Ruth Glynn have built something incredible out of the most heartbreaking tragedy, turning the loss of their daughter, Alexis Rose, into a mission to raise awareness of meningitis and sepsis through Team Alexis Rose Fitness Family.

We talk about what racing, fundraising and campaigning means to them, how running helps them feel close to Alexis, and Ruth’s plans to take on her first ultra!

We also chat about the incredible community around them, the joy they get from bringing people together through sport, and Alan’s role as the ultimate sideline cheerleader, supporting runners at races every weekend.

This is a conversation about love, loss, purpose and the power of community, and a reminder that running can be about so much more than a finish line.

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