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The Running Channel Podcast
Running Was A Punishment In School, Now I'm Completely Obsessed | Ross Noble
Nov 20, 2024
In this lively chat, comedian Ross Noble shares his transformation from dreading running in school to becoming an avid Parkrun enthusiast, completing it over 50 times. He humorously recounts battling kangaroos, snakes, and wombats during runs in Australia, all while advocating for Gout Awareness Month. Ross dives into the quirky experiences at park runs and how the joy of running has become a thrilling adventure for him. With witty insights and engaging tales, he proves that fitness can be both fun and unexpected!
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- Ross Noble transformed his view of running from punishment in school to an adventurous exploration of nature and community through parkrun.
- Despite facing painful gout, Ross embraces the challenges of running, humorously highlighting the misconceptions surrounding the condition while maintaining an active lifestyle.
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Ross Noble's Gout Experience
Ross Noble shares his unexpected experience with gout, a condition commonly associated with excessive drinking and rich foods. Despite having never consumed alcohol, he developed gout after indulging in chicken wings during a week-long show in Dublin, where he visited numerous chicken wing restaurants. He explains that gout is caused by uric acid build-up in the blood and feels like incredibly painful inflammation in the joints, leading to severe discomfort after running. Noble humorously highlights the irony of being a long-distance runner facing such a condition, drawing attention to the misconceptions surrounding gout.
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