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Enduring Minds | George and Me: How a Runner Found Healing, Connection, and Hope

In this powerful episode of Enduring Minds, part of the Run Tri Bike Everyday Athlete Podcast Network, host Evan Birch sits down with Jacob Tonkin, a UK-based fell runner, osteopath, and star of the short film George. Jacob’s story is one of resilience, connection, and healing through running and companionship.

From the rugged fells of England’s Lake District to the quiet moments of recovery alongside his border collie George, Jacob opens up about his battle with Crohn’s disease, the loss of identity that followed, and the unexpected ways he found hope again.

This episode explores the…

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