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

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On this podcast we talk with runners and experts, diving into the deep, controversial, and personal, to find out what makes a happy, healthy, and successful runner. You can expect a mixture of science and facts with personal reflections and experiences from athletes and experts alike. If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you! I hope this podcast can help you become the best athlete version of yourself. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy!#womensrunning #runner #athlete #femaleathlete

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S1-E4 || Part 1 || Alex Millard || Consistency , Gradual Changes, a lot of Spag Bol, and where it can take you 12.03.2023 22:08

Hi Guys, welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster and Happier. Today I am here with New Balance sponsored athlete Alex Millard. She is fresh of a run at the world cross country championships in Australia, She is the European U23 bronze cross country medalist, the winner of the BUCS A race cross country championships  In this episode we cover: - How she got into running - Her reflections on h...

S1-E3 || Part 2 || Kirsty Walker || Working Out Working And Running 05.03.2023 23:22

Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to the podcast! Today I am back with England, and GB runner Kirsty Walker. She is a Scottish middle distance runner, fire engineer, and 2 times BUCS champion. In this half of the episode we cover the following topics: - Maintaining and sustaining success in running -The influence of family on running performance -Identity as a runner, and how this can change -T...

S1-E3 || Part 1 || Kirsty Walker || Working Out How to Work and Run 05.03.2023 20:11

Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to the podcast! In this episode I chat with GB and England runner Kirsty Walker, she is Scottish middle distance runner, fire engineer, and 2 x BUCS champion. In this half we cover: - Starting a new job and entering the working world as a runner - Taking a temporary step back from runner, and how this has changed her perspective on running for the moment - Her...

Part 1 || LOUISE HACKETT || What Happens When Watching Parkrun Gets A Bit Boring 26.02.2023 35:53

Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier. This week I speak with England Runner Louise Hackett, she is a student athlete at Loughborough University, Reigning English Schools cross country champion, and BUCS cross country medallist. In this half of the episode we discuss Louise's journey into running, and how she went from a non-runner to a England runner. We discuss a r...

Part 2 || ABI HANCOCK || From Baby Giraffe to Recruited Athlete 26.02.2023 26:07

Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier In this half of the episode I talk with top national runner, and student athlete Abi Hancock. Topics covered: -  We dive a little deeper into dealing with injury, and her experience with injury - Balancing third year uni work with running and training  - Staying social and maintaining a healthy balance  - Dating an...

Part 2 || LOUISE HACKETT || What Happens When Watching Parkrun Gets A Bit Boring 26.02.2023 25:23

Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier. In this half of the episode I speak with England Runner Louise Hackett, she is a student athlete at Loughborough University, reigning English Schools National Cross Country Champion, and BUCS cross country medallist. In this half we cover a range of topics: - Being selected to run for England  - The benefits of strength, and...

Part 1 || ABI HANCOCK || From Baby Giraffe to Recruited Athlete 26.02.2023 25:06

Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier! In this episode I talk with top national runner, and student athlete at Loughborough University Abi Hancock.  In this half of the episode we cover: - How she has dealt /and deals with injuries - Post session recovery - Her journey into running - Her reflections on her recent success 

INTRO INTO THE PODCAST 25.02.2023 5:29

Hey Guys, I’m your host Indira,  and welcome or welcome back to fitter, faster and happier. If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you! On this podcast I will be talking with a range of runners and experts to uncover the secrets to becoming your most successful, and happy runner self. Here hot, and controversi...