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The Herd | Edition 35
Paula Radcliffe, Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites, and Instagram sensation Greg Kennon
The Herd | Edition No. 35
Happy Saturday and back to The Herd! This week we unpack the inspiring story of Paula Radcliffe - 8 time world marathon winner, including the 2005 World Marathon Championships. And be sure to read to the end where we discuss Instagram sensation, Greg Kennon. Let’s jump in!
Paula Radcliffe
Paula Radcliffe was born on December 17, 1973 in Northwich, Cheshire, England, into a family with a strong sporting tradition—her father was a recreational marathoner, and her great-aunt won an Olympic silver in swimming in 1920. Despite struggling with asthma as a child, Radcliffe took to running at age seven, often joining her father on training runs and developing a passion for the sport after watching Ingrid Kristiansen at the London Marathon. Her love for running grew through local club competitions, and after moving to Bedford at age 11, she joined the Bedford & County Athletics Club, later winning the junior race at the 1992 World Cross Country Championships and earning a degree from Loughborough University (1, 2, 3).
Radcliffe etched her name into marathon history with three victories at the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), each marked by record-shattering performances. She won her debut in 2002 before setting a world record (2:15:25) in 2003, a time that would stand for 16 years. Her dominance extended to wins in Chicago (2002) and New York (2004, 2007, 2008), showcasing both consistency and resilience. In addition to setting marathon world records, she claimed world titles in the half marathon and marathon, and European gold in the 10,000 meters, with her gritty, front-running style earning admiration worldwide (4, 5, 1).
Radcliffe’s legacy in the running world resonates far beyond her victories and records—she redefined women’s marathon standards, inspired athletes of all backgrounds to pursue big dreams, and has been a steadfast advocate for clean sport. After retiring in 2015, she remained influential as a coach, author, commentator, and ambassador. Her courage to persevere through injury, her outspoken stance against doping, and her story as an asthmatic who became history’s fastest marathoner have left an indelible mark, ensuring Radcliffe’s story will motivate future generations of runners (3, 6, 1, 4).
Pumpkin Spice Protein Bites
No-bake, cozy fall fuel for post-run recovery
Ingredients (makes ~12 bites):
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
¼ cup vanilla protein powder
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon + nutmeg combo)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional: 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix oats, protein powder, spices, and salt.
Stir in pumpkin, almond butter, honey, and vanilla until well combined.
Fold in chocolate chips or pecans, if using.
Chill dough in the fridge for 20 minutes (makes rolling easier).
Roll into 1-inch balls and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
✨ Perfect for cozy post-run recovery with protein, carbs, and a fall flavor boost.
Did you make this? Let us know at [email protected]!
1 Mile Every Day per 1,000 Followers | Greg Kennon
Nine days ago, Greg received this challenge from his wife, “You can quit your job, workout all day, everyday, as much as you want, if you get 100,000 followers.” That was enough for Greg to spring into action, running 1 mile per 1,000 followers everyday until he hits 100,000. He started with 102. Follow his journey @greg_trains.
That’s it for this week! We hope your coming away with inspiration - and maybe a new favorite post run snack. See you next week!
