We first learned of Owain Jones while perusing joggling posters on Twitter. Here is his response to our interview questions for jogglers around the world. Owain Jones is a 36 year old, father of 5 who lives in Wales, works as a psychiatric nurse and joggles!
What is the story of how you learned to juggle?
Used to be in a circus when I was younger, teaching kids to juggle, unicycle etc, also done a bit of fire breathing, and fire eating, but have given that up now, the devil sticks were my forte, also used to juggle 5 but have not practiced for ages.
When did you start joggling?
Started joggling when for a laugh after reading about it on the internet, but didn’t real think too much about it until reading about all the world records out there. I have yet to do a race whilst joggling, but am hoping to get one done within the next month or so………will keep you informed.
What kind of training do you do? How fast do you run?
I have run several marathons a yr so am always out training, managed a sub 2:52 marathon, 35 min 10k and 17 min 5k, have no special diet just eat what i want. Am hoping to get a bit better over the coming months then have a go at some of the joggling world records towards the end of the yr. I am hoping to do the London marathon next yr whilst joggling. I normally get a good spot for age entry so watch this space
Any pointers for other would-be jogglers?
You do get some very strange looks.
You can read more about Owain’s quest to set a joggling world record at his joggling blog. The Welsh Joggler.


