Episodes

  • James Cooper: 366 marathons in 2024

    James Cooper: 366 marathons in 2024
    Dec 17 2024
    Some people run one marathon in their lifetime. Some run one a year. Some energetic types might even run a marathon a month. But rare is the runner who runs a marathon every day for a year. Yet that is exactly what James Cooper has done. It helps that he’s fuelled by the motivation to raise money for Samaritans, following the death by suicide of his uncle. Listen to him speak about training, recovery, nutrition and how anyone can achieve incredible things with the right mindset. James is raising money for Samaritans: justgiving.com/page/smilinggg366 Follow him on Instagram: @smilingggman If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed on the podcast, Samaritans’ trained volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are free and completely confidential. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • How to fit in S&C to your running week

    How to fit in S&C to your running week
    Dec 10 2024
    We all know strength and conditioning (S&C) is important. Various studies have shown it can improve running economy and there's also some evidence it can reduce the chances of injury. But what should it look like for runners and how should you fit it into a busy running week? S&C leading expert Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University, offer his advice to runners of all abilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Running and back pain

    Running and back pain
    Dec 3 2024
    Back pain affects millions of people across the UK. But a new study suggests running may be able to help chronic lower back back pain. It comes off the back of some previous research showing that running doesn’t seem to harm the back and may actually be good for spine health. Running physio Tom Goom discusses these studies and offers some general advice for any runners currently suffering from back pain. The NHS has lots of advice on back pain and its possible causes: nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/ This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury, we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Talking fashion, expensive vests and more with Tim Soar

    Talking fashion, expensive vests and more with Tim Soar
    Nov 26 2024
    Founder of Soar Running, Tim Soar, join us to talk about launching a premium running brand and how running (and the kit) has changed since then. We talk expensive vests, the design process, how discount culture has ruined consumers shopping habits, the environmental impact of producing kit, why he'll always pursue that perfect garment and how material science is only getting more fascinating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Phily Bowden: How I ran a 2:25 marathon

    Phily Bowden: How I ran a 2:25 marathon
    Nov 19 2024
    It's rare that someone combines both elite-level marathon running with elite-level humour – but Phily Bowden is the glorious exception to the rule. Having run 2:25 at the Berlin Marathon, her sights are now on the LA Olympics, all while creating amazing content for her ever-growing online following. Check out Phily on YouTube: youtube.com/c/PhilyBowden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • A guide to the walk-run method

    A guide to the walk-run method
    Nov 12 2024
    In certain running circles, "walking" can be a dirty word. But it needn't be that way. The run-walk method can, in fact, be an effective and enjoyable racing strategy for runners of all speeds. On this episode, the chief training officer at Galloway Training Programs in Florida, offers his expert insight on the art of run-walking. To find out more, visit jeffgalloway.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Hardest Geezer: How I ran the length of Africa

    Hardest Geezer: How I ran the length of Africa
    Nov 5 2024
    10,000 miles, 16 countries and over £1 million raised for charity. Russ Cook (aka "Hardest Geezer") pushed himself to the limit to become the first person to run the length of Africa. He's distilled the adventure into an amazing new book, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles, and comes on the podcast to discuss some of the highlight and lowlights of his African odyssey. Follow Russ on Instagram: @hardestgeezer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Jonny Davies: how I ran 960km in 11 days

    Jonny Davies: how I ran 960km in 11 days
    Oct 29 2024
    Over the past few years, Jonny Davies has amassed a huge online following by documenting his running and setting himself a series of increasingly difficult running challenges. His latest, Run the Capitals, saw him run to the capitals of the UK and Ireland – a distance of 960km that he completed in just over 11 days. Here him talk about his training, injury-prevention routine and what motivates him to keep testing his limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins