Sparta Chicks Radio: Mindset | Confidence | Sport | Women

Back in 2007, Heather Hawkins was, by her own admission, a desperately unfit and busy mum of 2. Then one day she visited her doctor after noticing some unusual symptoms she had initially attributed to the ‘middle age’ spread, enjoying Christmas a little too much and even menopause. A scan later the same day revealed the shocking news - Heather was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Fortunately, Heather has not only survived but thrived in the years since. And just 6 years ago took up running. She then she’s gone onto finish the North Pole Marathon, the World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days), the Volcano Marathon in Chile as well as the Marathon des Sables, a 250km, 7 day stage race across the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Plus she’s hiked the 1,700km Great Himalaya Trail across the Nepalese Himalayas with her children. As part of my commitment to focus on women’s health, we dive into her diagnosis, treatment and recovery from ovarian cancer before discussing how running has helped her unlock