The Running Channel Podcast 161: "I Was Never Going To Quit" | 100 Marathons in 100 Days Across India
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Mar 14, 2026 Hannah Cox, adventurer and endurance runner who ran 100 marathons in 100 days across India for charity and heritage, speaks about planning and logistics, intense early weeks and illness, daily recovery and van life. She also discusses training, strength work and the mental tools she used to keep going through brutal stretches and unforgettable landscapes.
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From Non-Runner To 100 Marathons
- Hannah ran 100 marathons in 100 days across India to trace the Great Hedge of India and explore her late father's heritage.
- She only started running about five months before deciding on the route and gave herself 18 months to prepare with a coach and progressive ultra attempts.
Small Profiles Can Mobilise Big Fundraising
- Running big funded challenges doesn't require celebrity status; small teams and committed supporters can raise significant funds.
- Hannah's project reached thousands of donors and raised large sums while she had only ~5,000 Instagram followers at finish.
Crowdfund Logistics With Transparent Budgeting
- Crowdfund expedition logistics transparently to cover team costs before departure.
- Hannah used a crowdfunder to specify how donations would be spent, which helped pay for crew, food and transport when initial funds were limited.
