Happy Athlete Club Podcast

📝 Summary : In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant David Hilton—everyday runner turned ultra-distance machine. From a casual 10K to running 50+ mile ultras (including a 6-hour track race 😳), David shares his story of building up, breaking through setbacks (like tearing his calf 10 days before a race), and finding meaning in miles. We talk about training with family life, creating your ow...

📋 Episode Summary: In this empowering episode, Katie and Kate dive deep into the lived experience of the menstrual cycle, from luteal lows to follicular fire and how understanding your physiology can radically shift how you train, work, and show up in life. They explore menstrual cycle awareness, the importance of auto-regulation in training, the impact of hormonal shifts on performance, mood, sl...

📝 Podcast Summary: Overwhelmed by training advice? We’ve got you. In this practical episode, Kate and Katie strip it all back and share the 5 core principles they use with their own clients to build strong, sustainable training, whether you’re running, lifting, swimming, cycling, or doing it all. 🎯 You’ll learn:  1️⃣ Why mastering the basics sets the entire foundation  2️⃣ How training with inte...

📝 Episode Summary: Not every training day feels like a win—and that’s okay.  In this honest, heart-on-sleeve episode, Kate and Katie dive into the complex relationship between training, mental health, and joy . They unpack what happens when the thing that used to help you starts to hurt , and how to recognise when pressure, burnout, or perfectionism start creeping in. This is about keeping it rea...

📝 Episode Summary: Feeling inspired after watching the London or Manchester Marathon? Us too. But now what? In this episode, Kate and Katie explore how to turn that post-marathon motivation into meaningful action— even if running 26.2 miles isn’t your thing . Whether you're dreaming of your first 10K, an Ironman, or a multi-day endurance event, this episode will help you: 🏁 Define what your pers...

📝 Episode Summary Consistency. It’s the one thing everyone says they need more of, but the first thing to disappear when life gets messy. In this episode, Kate and Katie break down the real reasons why people fall off track with their health and fitness goals and how to finally shift out of the all-or-nothing mindset. They unpack what consistency actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not 100%), how...

In this episode of The Happy Athlete Club , we dive deep into the tricky world of motivation, why it’s unpredictable, how to build it, and what to do when you’re just not feeling it. 🎯 Key Topics Covered: 🔥 Why relying on discipline alone can backfire 💭 How to connect your motivation to your personal values for long-term success 🤝 The power of community, accountability, and social support in b...

Episode 3: Meet Coach Katie Ball 🎙️ In this episode, The Happy Athlete Club co-host Katie Ball takes the hot seat as we dive into her journey from elite hockey player to strength athlete and coach . What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🏑 Katie’s background in competitive hockey , from county to national level 🏋️‍♀️ How she transitioned into strength sports and became a top Strongwoman competitor 💪...

Episode 2: Meet Coach Kate Offord 🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the coaching philosophy, journey, and mindset of The Happy Athlete Club co-host, Kate Offord . What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🏆 How Kate transitioned from swimming to coaching and built a career in triathlon coaching 💡 The importance of meeting athletes where they are and coaching the person , not just the sport 🧠 How t...

Episode 1: Welcome to the happy athlete club Welcome to the first-ever episode of The Happy Athlete Club Podcast ! 🎉 In this episode, hosts Kate Offord and Katie Ball introduce the club, its mission, and what it truly means to be an athlete—no matter where you are in your fitness journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 🔥 The inspiration behind The Happy Athlete Club and how Kate & Katie’...