A Runner’s Life

In episode 151, I spoke to Nat Long, who is a runner from cross country up-to 100 miler races. She is active in the UK run club community and is also well known for her viral run until you see videos on TikTok and Instagram. Nat is really engaging hence why she has built a growing community. Her main message is that in life, and through her content, is she wants to encourage people to find jo...

In episode 150, I spoke to British professional runner and coach Jonathan Albon. We talk about; His reflections after defending his title at the World Trail Running Championships in Thailand. How living in Norway has influenced his training in application and philosophy. Training with Kílian Jornet and sharing one workout that you can try. Looking at the nuance of the 80/20 rule for runners. Talki...

In episode 149, I spoke with Fiona English who posted an open letter to the Boston Marathon in January 2023 to ask them to review their deferral policy, for women like herself who earned a Boston Qualifying (BQ) entry before becoming pregnant. The Boston marathon and the qualifying time is held in high regard globally. After running 17 marathons, through hard work and determination, she qualified...

In episode 148, I speak with Nicole Harkin, MD, FACC Cardiologist, and Founder of Whole Heart Cardiology. This episode came about from using the Apple Watch, which has health features to help the users, monitor heart rate to alert you if it’s too high or low. Last year my Apple Watch notified me several times of an irregular heart rhythm, with a heart rate under 40bpm. Dr Harkin and I talk about t...

In episode 147, I speak with Andy Waterman Andy is a runner and journalist who heads up the editorial output at Tracksmith. Having returned to running in his 30s, in 2022 he ran PBs in the mile and the marathon, going sub-2:40 at Berlin. We talk about training, the importance of having mates help spot you in your training, to see your blindsides. Plus so much more including why there’s been a dip...

In episode 146, I give an unfiltered account of my race weekend, pre and post race. I talk about some of the challenges in the buildup and reflect on the race and share what is next for me race wise. Thank you to Tracksmith and my patreons who support the show. www.patreon.com/ARunnersLife

In episode 145, I speak with Matt Chittim host of the Rambling Runner Podcast, in this ask me anything episode. We are team-mates for Relay a collaborative paid platform hosted by elite athletes and running creators, who produce regular running content each month, check out this link to sign up for $9. https://www.patreon.com/relay This episode is a full free sample from this platform. We discuss...

In episode 144, I speak with Corey Joyner. In the last 4 years he has taken his marathon time from 5:01 to 2:52. We connect shortly after his 2022 Chicago marathon PR. Sport is a huge parallel to life for Corey. The same principles of success apply. So beyond race times we really dive into what a runners life means to him, and we explore several ways, where he has learnt and grown through difficul...

In episode 143, I recently conducted a poll on my Instagram page and asked what was the best race from the six World Marathon Majors. The results from the poll were as follows. London NYC Chicago & Berlin Boston Tokyo  As a six star finisher, I will use my experience of all six races to add some balance to the comments from the polls in the episode. But this episode is a light hearted tak...

In episode 142, I speak with British endurance athlete Kate Jayden who raised more than £35,000 for Trussell Trust, The Hygiene Bank and The Refugee Council. And in the process she achieved the Guinness World Record for completing the most marathons in consecutive days, running 106 total marathons. Whilst this was never the aim, we explore why she started this challenge. Although this is a running...

In episode 141, I speak with Simon Fearon an athlete I’ve been coaching and working with. We reflect on the journey to running his first sub 3 hour marathon at the 2022 London Marathon. And we discuss what’s next. We talk about the buildup, the race and the aftermath. Whilst there’s some serious parts of the conversation, there’s also some funny moments showing the behind the scenes of a coach and...

In episode 140, I speak with Joan Benoit Samuelson and Liz Yelling at the London Marathon 2022. Thanks to Abbotts Global for providing the opportunity to do this. In this episode we speak about Advice to new and experienced runners of the London marathon. Mental tips and tricks that can be used in the final 10K of the marathon. Advice post marathon to manage potential marathon blues. Joan’s role a...

In episode 139, I speak with Alice Light, a runner who is soon to be an Integrative Health coach and nutritionist. You can follower her on Instagram @alice.light.731 she is soon launching www.byalicelight.com where you can find information about her journey and work. This episode carries a trigger warning talking about rape, suicide and mental health. Don’t worry, we don’t go into too much detail...

This podcast was recorded six days out from the Berlin marathon. I discuss the build up, my marathon block, lessons learned from my last marathon, nutrition, race day plans, current news and much more. In the second half of the podcast I speak with Philipp Baar, who has a marathon PR of 2:16. In this episode we talk about his new role as the Berlin Adidas Captain. Philipp shares some great course...

In episode 137, I speak with Laura Tilt who is a Registered Dietitian, health writer, brand consultant, author of  Get Gutsy  and creator of  The Gut Loving Podcast . You can follower her on Instagram @nutritilty In this episode we talk about: The essentials runners need to consider for marathon training Clearing nutrition myths What a typical training week looks like (using me as e...

In episode 136, I speak with Shareefa J, a presenter, model, advocate for equality and mental health awareness. She uses her platform to discuss many topics including Black Lives Matter, LQBTQIA+ topics, plant-based eco-friendly living, fitness, adult ADHD, women’s health and eating disorders. In this conversation we talk about her experience of completing the London Marathon and RideLondon 100 an...

In episode 135, I speak with Matt Fox, who is the Founder, and Content Director of Sweat Elite, as of August 2022 they have over 88K subscribers and millions of views ranked up. The sports media company pulls back the curtain into elite and sub elite running training. One piece of feedback Matt was asked was could Sweat Elite show the training for an athlete’s full marathon training block. So Matt...

In episode 134, I speak with Jordan Thomas, who is a Product Manager, Videographer and Baltimore Born, Los Angeles Based Runner who has been running since before he could pronounce the word. While a Product Manager by day, Over the last 7+ years he has captured distance running culture that is centred on people of colour through short form documentaries, interviews, training tutorials, and more. T...

In episode 133, I speak with Elisabeth Scott, who is the founder and head coach at Running Explained. She is on a mission to help runners of all abilities and experience levels become better, smarter, faster runners. Find her at www.runningexplained.co , on Instagram at @runningexplained , and every week on new episodes of The Running Explained Podcast. In this conversation we cover some...

In this episode 132 I speak with elite runner Ali Lavender. Ali is a lifetime member of Oswestry Olympians, has PB’s of 16.20 (5k), 34.34 (10k) 76.44 (Half Marathon), and 2:38:41 (Marathon). She’s been running since childhood and has achieved a number of accomplishments in the sport including being placed in the top 10 of the English Cross Country Championships. As well as representing the Midland...

In this episode I speak with Ingrid Walters who is an accomplished actor in the realms of TV, film, commercials, and stage. She is one of the All-Time Best African American Female Marathoners, after running 2:48:03 at the Los Angeles Marathon finishing 1st woman overall. As the daughter of a Captain in the Marine Corps and a high school principal, her drive and commitment was clear when she starte...

As an introduction, I’ve been a Maurten ambassador since 2017, where the company officially introduced themselves on the world stage at the 2017 Tokyo marathon. The winner Wilson Kipsang was featured using Maurten. So I’ve had a lot of experience using the product from the onset and through the subsequent new products. In this episode, I give an overview of the recommended Maurten marathon fuellin...

In this episode I travel to the Azores, Portugal, on the island of Faial, to race in the Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail by Azores Trail Run which was established in 2014. I recorded the conversation post running the 25K race. I spoke with the race director Mário Leal, discussing the race, the experience of running in the Azores. It is a place where the runners run across incredible volcanic crat...

When I started this podcast the idea was to connect and learn from other runners during the Covid 19 pandemic. I don’t say this lightly, but the conversation with Blair Wilson @blair_runs in episode 111 changed my life. I deliberately posted this after mental health awareness week, because every day you should make your physical and mental health a priority. There are certain areas of my life wher...

In this episode I speak with Red Bull’s Why I Run podcast hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere. The podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share stories about what running brings to their lives. The Why I Run episodes are leading up to the Wings for Life World Run, which will take place on May 8 to raise funds for spinal cord research. 100% of the entry fee goes to this cause. To sign...