Jess Furness

Runner and presenter on The Running Channel known for endurance achievements including winning a 250 km ultramarathon and breaking sub-3 at Berlin; currently running 42 marathons in 2025 to honour her brother and to raise funds for mental-health and emergency services.

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Oct 10, 2025 • 48min

"How Running Changed My Life": Jesseca Furness on 42 Marathons & Running For Your Mental Health

Jess Furness, a distinguished runner and presenter from The Running Channel, boasts extraordinary feats like winning a 250 km ultramarathon and breaking the sub-3 barrier in Berlin. She shares her emotional journey of running 42 marathons in 2025 to honor her late brother. Jess discusses how running transformed from a coping mechanism to therapy, highlights the importance of community in mental health, and reveals powerful insights gained through her grieving process. Her story inspires others to embrace running as a source of strength and resilience.

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