Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast

Cole Gibbens @ colerunning is a running YouTuber and content creator, as well as an athlete himself. With running content on the rise, increasing numbers of sponsors reaching out to athletes with social media and content presence, and content creation becoming a potential way for athletes to support themselves financially, it is definitely an area to discuss. Cole shares his journey to and as a co...

Ever thought its 'too late' or 'not realistic' to try something new, or take a chance on something? Well, sometimes trusting in the path life offers can go a long way, and you don't have to decide on the end goal before beginning your journey! Samantha Harrison is the 2023 UK ranked number 1 female runner over the 5k and 10k. She is a professional athlete sponsored by Adidas, a...

Life after the vicious cycle of injury. Lynn McKenna, recently competed at the European Cross Country Championships repping the GB vest for the first time, and in her own words the experience is still ' yet to sink in'. Despite being a talented athlete Lynn struggled with years of major injuries, with no one able to find her a fix. In her case time was the healer, but reflecting back on he...

Starting 2024 with a world lead, world indoor qualifying time, and meeting record is ' now back to running' Georgia Bell. Georgia is a very talented runner and athlete, who after many years of junior success and some time out in the states decided to leave sport behind her taking up your regular 9 - 5. But clearly sport is back in her life. This inspiring episode highlights the longevity o...

Do you have ADHD or are another neurodiverse condition? And are you also an athlete? Or do you work a full time job? And are you also an athlete? Or are you like Katie and do both? Katie Bingle, has run for Great Britain and continued to compete at a high level, whilst also entering the world of full time work. She shares her experience of moving through the cycle of injury and into full time work...

Injuries - every runners worst nightmare. But are there things we can do to stay clear of them, what are the best ways of dealing with them when they come, and can you come back stronger? Well Northern Irish 10,000m and Half Marathon record holder, and Commonwealth Games 10,000m finalist Hannah Irwin shares her reflections on battling with injuries, specifically bone injuries, and how she didn&#39...

So what does a Commonwealth Games and World Cup medallist do on their day to day? Olivia Mathias is a 2x U23 World Triathlon championships Silver medallist, Commonwealth Games Triathlon silver medallist, and Triathlon World Cup bronze medallist. As a professional triathlete with aspirations to compete in Tokyo, she provides us unique insight into her life. She shares the struggles, including her r...

First part of the New Years Bonus Trilogy - RED-S! This has been the number one area of interest on this podcast and so to bring the year to a close here area some further thoughts and reflections around the topic. In this episode RED-S advocate, Nike athlete, and Running with RED-S Podcast founder and host Jake Smith joins me to talk through his reflections on RED-S. wishing you the best for a fo...

My reflections on what makes for a happy and successful runner as a result of having spoken with a range of top athletes and experts through this podcast, and my own running experience. To be clear, I am in no way shape or form a qualified expert in anything sport or medical related. Any information I share in this episode purely reflects my own thoughts and reflections. Thanks so much for being p...

Everyone's knows you're meant to make lemonade when life throws you lemons - but how do you really do this? And how do you do this when you're an athlete? Leanne Levitt @leannelevittbiz is an ex GB Endurance athlete, who has survived a rare type of bone cancer, and continued moving from strength to strength as she takes on a new role as a business leader, and finds a new normal for tra...

Phoebe Gill holds top spot when it comes to the 800m and 1500m, with multiple number 1's for the UK All Time rankings across U13 and U17 with a PB of 2.01.50 (800m), and 4.11.9 (1500m). So aside from a lot of talent, what does she attribute her success to? And what challenges has she faced, and how has she overcome them? A really insightful episode which discusses some key topics around athlet...

The female athlete health crisis – it is real! This episode brings to you: Pelvic floor, breasts and bras, the menstrual cycle all unique to being a woman in sport. We dive into some of the features unique to women, as well as the key topics of RED-S and body image. Baz Moffat from the Well HQ joins us today to offer some information, insight, and advice around some critical aspects of female heal...

How long do you plan to compete for? And where do you see athletics or sport taking you? Stacey shares her reflections on her sustained success and journey within sport, as she takes us from her life training on a grass track to becoming a double world champion. Lots of things have changed and evolved over the years and Stacey shares valuable insight on how to adapt and move with life, whilst maxi...

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What does it really mean to 'be a runner', or 'be an athlete'? This episode we walk through @graceingles.athlete journey of going from the top of the national scene, to leaving running for music, and coming back again. Identity and sport. Are they two separate things? or are they one and the same? The relationship between the two is complicated and at times confusing. -------------...

Are you free from the toxins of running, exercise and nutrition, social media… ? And have you given much thought to diversity and inclusivity within our sport? If not why not! This episode we are joined by leading sports dietician, author, and runner Renee McGregor In this episode Renee will share some key insights and thoughts around finding that truly healthy and balanced relationship with food,...

Now a 2.29 Great Britain Marathon runner, running coach, and running space media icon, Becky Briggs sheds light on the marathon, and some of the common key issues within the sport. Becky talks about her experience overcoming her past eating disorder, and what really allowed her to move past things. Taking her from feeling like she was treading water to feeling strong, powerful, and able to reach h...

Kate Axford is a former professional hockey player for Great Britain. But now, she is a runner. In this episode we discuss all things around her journey and experience in changing sports. Moving from a professional sports player to a regular 9 to 5 worker, whilst still competing at the highest standard. Kate has sent some shock waves through the sport of athletics as she drops below 16 minutes in...

Jess Robson is an ex badminton player turned runner. She shares her experience of finding her best runner self after she turned things around after falling into some of the common runner traps. Jess is a very inspiring individual whos resillience and perserverance is only admirable. She talks about her journey from overtraining to finding a healthy, enjoyable, and effective balance. And how she he...

Hayley Hemmings @runnerhlh is the National Endurance Manager on track for England Athletics, coach, athlete, and sports enthusiast. Hayley shares her thoughts around what is needed for a successful athlete coach relationship specifically for female athletes.  A lot of topics are covered and some food for thought for both athletes and coaches. There is also some wider discussion of the current set...

How a Diagnosis of PCOS launched her journey to being an athlete. Sher Tapang @sher.ravesfitness is a triathlete, PCOS warrior, mother, race director, and manager. Sher discussed her struggles with the hormonal condition PCOS, which affects between 8% and 10% of reproductive aged women  ( WHO) , and how she used her diagnosis to fuel her journey to health and happiness. Sher has taken on a range o...

Fitter, Faster, & Happier presents: Natasha Phillips @natasharuns to share her three year journey to becoming an ASICS sponsored world class athlete. Natasha is a Covid runner baby boomer and has since set a European U20 record in the Half Marathon, and run the fastest time by any 18 year old female in the world this year. Not only is she a phenomenal rising star of the half marathon, she hold...

Lauryn Davey ( Instagram @laurynlouisedavey ) is a Welsh Heptathlon Champion, Commonwealth Games qualifier, medical student, social media influencer, vegan and so much more. In this episode she shares her journey to becoming a heptathlete and how she got to the level she is at despite several hurdles including financial, and logistical challenges. Lauryn talks about her struggles with chronic pain...

Welcome to Season 2! Your feedback from season 1 has been taken on board and this season we will be hearing from a wider range of athletes, and ages! The first dozen guests are confirmed - watch the video to see who they are :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Make sure you are following the podcast on Instagram @Fitterfasterhappier For the latest upda...

British Champs 1500m womens Preview! Unfortunately I went out in the evening, planned on watching the heats on catch up but turns out it is not yet available on catch up so I did my best!