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Founder of ‘Precision Run’ David Siik gives today’s advice and it’s all about the importance of having a natural foot strike on the treadmill. David also details why and how your foot strike should vary between running at high and low speeds.    Clip from: S02E07 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Social Media is rife with fitness influencers showing us how to ‘activate’ our muscles before a run but are some of these workouts doing more harm than good? Shona Vertue is a Personal Trainer who loves to cut through the rubbish on social media, in this clip Shona recommends warm-ups that will actually activate your muscles and not burn them out!   Clip from: S02E06 To listen to the full epi...

This next segment is brought to you in partnership with WHOOP. Now, you might remember, a few weeks ago – I kicked off my Whoop journey with the goals of improving my recovery and sleep, motivating myself to get out there and listening to my body when it needs a rest. Well, I’m here with an update on how things are going so far… WHOOP is the fitness brand changing the game when it comes to wearabl...

There’s a lot of ambiguity around when it’s safe to exercise after childbirth, how soon is too soon to get back out running? Dr Anita Mitra’s advice today is to be kind to yourself as she explains just how taxing childbirth can be on your body.   Clip from: S02E10 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Do you love going to the park on a Saturday morning to do your 5k amongst a community of other runners? Today’s clip see’s parkrun royalty Charlotte Arter explain how she compartmentalises her 5k, why not try Charlotte’s tips next time you go to parkrun?   Clip from: S02E09   Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know that running is high impact exercise, so it’s important to consider other forms of low impact cardio to protect our muscles and joints. Cross-Training pro Niko Algieri shares some alternative cardio exercises for those days when you’re not running. Clip from: S02E11 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The treadmill can be a scary machine to navigate, but worrying about hurting yourself can lead to poor form and unsatisfying runs. Indoor running expert David Siik gives you all the tips and tricks on how to control yourself on a treadmill, helping you to understand these machines and unlock your full potential! Clip from: S02E07 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Wel...

One of the last things we do before setting off on a run is press play on our podcast or music, but could it be holding back your running potential? Author and barefoot runner Christopher McDougall shares his thoughts on the subject, but we’ll let you make your own mind up! Clip from: S02E05 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast...

On today’s clip, PT to the stars Shona Vertue gives us a rundown of all the different elements of our core. Shona demonstrates that by understanding our whole core system we can become more efficient and better runners! Clip from: S02E06 To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This next segment is brought to you in partnership with WHOOP, who as you’ve probably heard, we’ve been partnering with here at WELL FAR. In case you haven’t heard, WHOOP is the fitness brand changing the game when it comes to wearable devices. In fact, WHOOP has been kind enough to gift me the WHOOP 4.0 - the latest in personalised, non-invasive, digital fitness. Just pop it on your wrist, and yo...

So many of us look to them for energy during a run, but what sort of impact do running gels have on our gut health? ‘The Gut Health Doctor’ Megan Rossi joins us to explain how to add running gels to your diet without negatively impacting your gut. To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Clip from: S02E08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Clip from: S02E09 We all love to find new ways to reach a personal best, have you ever considered if your footwear could help? On today’s episode, Parkrun world record holder Charlotte Arter shares her footwear recommendations for races- it’s worth taking notes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Clip from: S02E10 We see a lot of scaremongering online about whether women should exercise if they are trying to conceive, are pregnant or are postpartum. With so much conflicting information, it's hard to know the best route forward for you and your potential baby. Today’s guest is Anita Mitra, an NHS doc...

To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts   Clip from: S02E11   When you’re preparing for a marathon it’s really important to ensure you’re cross-training in the gym, but how often should you go? Cross-training expert Niko Algieri is on hand to give you a guide to when you should be training resistance, strength and mobility. He also give...

Listen in today to hear how Amy Lane, digital editor at Women's Health and fitness expert, found joy and love of running - enough to start a podcast! In this snippet, Amy discusses her tips and tricks on how to enjoy long runs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, in an interview from season one with her husband Ted Lane, Amy opens up about some of the best tips she’s heard and put into place during her time in the fitness space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts Clip from: S01E06 Coming up is a snippet from a podcast that I recorded with writer, activist, television presenter and model Katie Piper. In the show Piper explains how she juggles running with demands of hectic family life. Full length podcast episodes are found on "Well Far: The Running Podcast" where yo...

Running expert, Emma Kirk Odunubi, talks through how to beat the Maranoia (marathon paranoia) that starts to creep in just before a race and what you should be focusing on the week leading up to the big day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a candid moment from Amy while she prepares for an imminent Paris mararthon, we hear her reflect on how she's managed to chase the goal of achieving a race abroad whilst juggling so many other things and how it's necessary to keep an eye on what's important. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip Kieran Alger discusses the dizzying world of statistics and which stats you should actually be paying attention to when running, especially for beginners. Plus, how can you actually put these metrics to the test to prove that you're improving? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrienne Herbert, author and host of The Power Hour books and podcast talks to Amy about how prioritising a good nights sleep has made the biggest difference to her running and all the benefits that come with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Serial marathon runner, Kate Carter, talks to Amy about how to find that fifth gear when running and how to push yourself to keep going even when you feel you can't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Sarah Vohra otherwise known as the Mind Medic. In this clip she talks to Amy about how to deal with internal negative voices that can often prevent you from achieving your potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's clip Amy goes on a run with Bryony Gordon, who discusses what it took for her to stop running for losses and how changing her mindset about exercise meant that she found a way to be kinder to herself and how that led to her finding sobriety. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To listen to the full episode, please visit: Well Far on Spotify Well Far on Apple Podcasts If the restrictions on your daily lifestyle are getting you down then stay tuned for today’s Well Far Daily. Coming up is Sophie Radcliffe who goes by the name of Challenge Sophie. In a clip taken from one of the first Well Far podcasts Sophie explains how pouring positivity energy into her challenges has h...