Run Your Mind Podcast

Body image insecurities don't always stop when we start running. In fact, for many of us, they can become louder. Comparisons, expectations, and unspoken ideas about what a runner “should” look like can creep in through social media, start lines, and even our own inner dialogue. Over time, this can leave us questioning not just our bodies, but our identity as runners. In this episode of Run Yo...

That sense of being out of place can show up in running and everyday life and it's not an easy feeling to deal with. Whether it's on a start line, in a running club, on social media, or even within yourself. Yet for many runners, running has also been the very thing that helped them find connection, purpose, and a place where they finally felt at home. In this episode of Run Your Mind , ru...

Running isn’t just a physical challenge, it’s a mental one. Self-doubt can creep in quietly, questioning our ability, our progress, or whether we’re capable of more. It can show up mid-run, during a tough training block, or in our everyday life. So how can you approach and handle it when it does? In this episode of Run Your Mind , runners share: Personal experiences of how self-doubt has shown up...

Rest and recovery are essential parts of running, yet for many of us it can be hard to embrace. Skipping a run, scaling back, or listening to your body can bring up guilt, frustration, or fears of losing progress even when rest is exactly what we need. In this episode of Run Your Mind , runners share: The challenges they face when taking rest days or stepping back from training. How recovery has a...

For many of us, running is a way to take care of or switch off our mind. It becomes a space to process things, regulate our emotions or deal with difficult moments. Sometimes the run isn't about the pace or distance, but rather a space for us to run our mind. In this episode of Run Your Mind , runners share: Personal experiences of how running helps them deal with stress, challenging moments and t...

Running can provide some life changing experiences and moments; but one thing that can often be appreciated the most is the friendships we’ve formed through it.  Not just because of the space it gives us to meet people, but what running does in building that connection. In this episode of Run Your Mind , runners share: Stories of the people, groups, and communities they’ve met through running and...

Life rarely unfolds exactly as planned. Whether it's out of choice or thrust upon us, dealing with change and life transitions can be difficult. For many of us in this situation, running becomes a place to process, switch off, steady ourselves, and find a sense of control when everything else feels uncertain. In this episode of Run Your Mind, runners share: Stories of when they've faced a...

Race day brings a unique mix of excitement and expectations; no matter the distance. From your first 5km parkrun to a marathon or ultra, those pre-race nerves can show up in different ways and at different times. In this episode of Run Your Mind , runners share: How they feel in the days and hours leading up to a race. The thoughts, doubts, and nerves that tend to show up. How expectations, from t...

For many of us, the reason why we run goes far beyond fitness, pace, or PBs. In this episode four runners share: Their deeper purpose for running. The moments and experiences that helped them discover their ‘why’ How reconnecting with that purpose supports them through difficult runs and life challenges. A powerful episode about meaning, identity, and running with intention. Scroll down to find ou...

Long runs don’t just test your body; they test your mind. The distance can start to feel endless. Your thoughts can start to get louder. In this episode of Run Your Mind runners share: Stories of specific mentally tough long run that sticks out to them What they feel long runs have taught them Advice, mental strategies and tips to use for your long runs Whether you’re training for your first long...

Some runs stay with us forever; not always because of the pace or distance, but because of how they made us feel. In this episode of Run Your Mind runners share: Stories of the most memorable run they’ll never forget. The moments that challenged, surprised or changed them The lessons they still carry with them today from that run An episode about meaning, memory, and the power of a single run. Scr...

Setbacks and injuries are one of the hardest parts of running.  The injury that feels like it stole your momentum. The setback that left you questioning yourself. In this episode of Run Your Mind runners share: Personal experiences of injuries and setbacks they’ve faced What they found most difficult to deal with or accept. How that experience changed the way they approach running now. Advice and...

Every runner has a beginning of why they started and no two stories are the same. A moment, a feeling, a decision or even a struggle that nudged us into that first run. In this episode of Run Your Mind, runners share: What first got them into running. Moments, feelings, struggles, or decisions that led to that first run. The role running plays in their everyday life now This episode is a reminder...

One of the biggest overlooked aspects of mental resilience in running is your self-talk. The conversation you have with yourself during each run, race or everyday life can dictate the outcome. On this episode I'm joined by Mo Abdin to discuss this; how we has become more aware of his self-talk, what he does to manage it, work on the negative self-talk when it does come up and what he's lea...

On this episode, I chat with coach Ruby Padwick who’s passionate about opening up honest conversations around body image and self-worth. We talk about her journey, what living with body dysmorphia has really been like, and some of the misconceptions that still exist in the fitness world. Ruby shares how her relationship with her body has evolved over time, what has helped her shift her mindset, an...

On this episode, I run and chat with Sports & Exercise Psychologist Antonio Capasso about values. Antonio shares why values can be so beneficial towards your running goals and general outlook. We discuss what they look like, how you define them, the added benefits to your self-talk and mental health. If you want to become more conscious of your own values and how they can serve you in your run...

On this episode, I run and chat with Pete Cooper, Co-Founder of Coopah, The Run Coaching App and a trustee for the Coopah Refugee Run Club which provides refugees with access to kit, coaching and race entries. On this episode Pete shares his story of what led him to get started with running in the first place, his mission, how he handles comparison with others and what his younger self would be pr...

On this episode, I run and speak with Dan Williams, Health & Wellness entrepreneur, including Founder of WIT Fitness. Dan talks about his perception of resilience, how that has changed through experience, stories of where it's been tested in his personal life and ways he feels people can work on developing their resilience, to support them with their fitness journey, performance and everyd...

On this episode, I run and speak with Lara Sullivan, autistic runner, and advocate for neurodivergent women. Lara shares her mission to help others find their preferred way of movement. She speaks openly about life, running, and navigating the world as a late-diagnosed autistic woman. Through her content and community-building, she creates inclusive spaces where neurodivergent individuals feel see...

On this episode, I run and chat with Leon Lewis, South London’s Forrest Gump. Leon shares his story of what sparked his daily 10km run, how he's built the discipline, how he talks to himself during a race and the best advice he's received so far. If you want to work on your habits, discipline and self-talk in your running and general day to day life, then this episode is for you. IG: @runy...

On this episode, I run and speak with Lillie Bleasdale, Founder & Head Coach of PASSA, and a New Balance and Sports Shoes Athlete. Lillie shares her story of what sparked the drive to start running, the knockbacks she has faced along the way and how she has not just overcome them, but used them as a springboard. If you find dealing with knockbacks challenging or want to hear a different perspe...