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5 Miles Easy - Podcast

5 Miles Easy

Running pals Steph McCall and Rose Harvey are joined by guests to bring you conversations about training, nutrition, mindset and much more to inspire, motivate and get you one step closer to your running goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
82
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Ep82: Siân Seccombe - The Nutrition Mistake That Could Be Slowing You Down

Ep82: Siân Seccombe - The Nutrition Mistake That Could Be Slowing You Down

Sports nutritionist Siân Seccombe joins us to unpack how Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) can impact both health and performance. We talk about the different signs to look out for in femal…

00:54:39  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Ep81: Esmée Gummer -

Ep81: Esmée Gummer - "I was told I would NEVER walk again"

What would you do if, at 18, you were told you might never walk again? For Esmée Gummer, that moment became the starting line - not the finish. In this episode, we sit down with one of the most posit…

01:04:02  |   Mon 21 Jul 2025
Ep80: Two Years of 5 Miles Easy - We Catch Up!

Ep80: Two Years of 5 Miles Easy - We Catch Up!

It has been TWO YEARS since we recorded our first episode of 5 Miles Easy! In this episode, we look back at where we were, what’s changed (and what hasn’t), and what we’ve learned along the way - in …

00:43:34  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
Ep79: Adelle Tracey - Olympian and Jamaican Champion

Ep79: Adelle Tracey - Olympian and Jamaican Champion

We sit down with Olympic middle-distance athlete, Adelle Tracey, as she shares the journey of her running career and identity.

 

From a silver medal at the European Youth Olympics at just 16, to bein…

00:44:56  |   Mon 07 Jul 2025
Ep78: Dr Josephine Perry - Why Your Mind Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Fix It).

Ep78: Dr Josephine Perry - Why Your Mind Might Be Holding You Back (And How to Fix It).

Top sports psychologist, Josephine Perry, has helped everyone from world champions to amateur runners overcome mental barriers to perform better - and she's written 5 brilliant books on the subject t…

01:03:37  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Ep77: Aidan O'Flaherty - Not Just for Injuries: What Physios ACTUALLY Do for Elite Runners

Ep77: Aidan O'Flaherty - Not Just for Injuries: What Physios ACTUALLY Do for Elite Runners

When most runners think of physios, they think of injury rehab. But as we’ve both learned over the years,, there’s so much more to the physio-athlete relationship - from strength training and biomech…

00:59:41  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
Ep76: We Wish We Had Known These Things About Running

Ep76: We Wish We Had Known These Things About Running

What advice would you give your younger running self? We answer exactly this question, looking back at the most important lessons we've learned over the years. 

From running easy runs like a sprint t…

00:37:43  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
Ep75: Jess Furness

Ep75: Jess Furness "Why (and how) I'm running 42 marathons this year"

This week, we’re joined by presenter and ultra runner, Jess Furness who this year, is taking on an incredible 42 marathons.

 

Jess is a familiar face from The Running Channel, but this year she’s tak…

00:50:56  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Ep74: How to Fuel and Hydrate for Long Runs - CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration

Ep74: How to Fuel and Hydrate for Long Runs - CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration

When do we ACTUALLY need electrolytes? And how many carbs should we be taking for endurance events?

This week, we get Andy's expert advice on all of the FAQs about fuelling and hydration for running.

01:01:57  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep73: Your race is done. Now what? How to recover and get training again!

Ep73: Your race is done. Now what? How to recover and get training again!

You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and maybe even smashed a PB — but now what?

 

In this episode, we answer your questions about what happens after the big race. Rose has just Lond…

00:38:51  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Ep72: Vassos Alexander - Why we should ALL be getting out of our comfort zone

Ep72: Vassos Alexander - Why we should ALL be getting out of our comfort zone

From running this year's London marathon in a 25kg weighted vest to conquering the gruelling 246km Spartathlon, Vassos is always looking for new challenges to push him out of his comfort zone. We fin…

00:56:35  |   Mon 19 May 2025
Ep71: Steph races 100k for ENGLAND!

Ep71: Steph races 100k for ENGLAND!

Four weeks after finishing the Two Oceans marathon, Steph lined up for her first 100k as part of an England team, and in this episode she tells us all about it!

 

From pre-race prep to the realities …

00:35:43  |   Mon 12 May 2025
Ep70: London Marathon Debrief

Ep70: London Marathon Debrief

The BIG London Marathon debrief! Rose shares what it was like lining up in the pro field, the highs and lows of her race, and what it meant to make a comeback with a 9th place finish in 2:25:01.

Prod…

01:03:49  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Ep69: Marathon Taper: How to carb load, stay sane and nail your race day logistics

Ep69: Marathon Taper: How to carb load, stay sane and nail your race day logistics

Race week is HERE! And with it, comes the taper - the nerves, the maranoia and a LOT of carbs. We talk about it all, plus how to prepare for the logistics of the big day itself. Plus, we answer the m…

00:50:26  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Ep68: Steph & Carla:

Ep68: Steph & Carla: "we raced Two Oceans in the elite field, here's how it went..."

Steph is joined by Carla Molinaro, as they both chat through their Two Oceans experience.

 

Everything from their training blocks, how the taper week makes everyone a little crazy, to the race itself…

00:42:10  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Ep67: Kitty Scott Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race) - “I’m running the London marathon in DRAG”

Ep67: Kitty Scott Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race) - “I’m running the London marathon in DRAG”

What's more daunting - performing on Ru Paul's Drag Race or running your first marathon?! Not a question we've asked on the show before, but this week's guest has the answer. 

We're joined by the fab…

00:53:31  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
Ep66: Dr. Becca Salmon - Burnout on The Covid Wards Led Me to Running

Ep66: Dr. Becca Salmon - Burnout on The Covid Wards Led Me to Running

In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Becca Salmon, a guest whose story is especially relevant as we've just had the 5th anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown. It was during the pandemic th…

01:01:13  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Ep65: What it's REALLY like on a Puma pro training camp

Ep65: What it's REALLY like on a Puma pro training camp

Rose is on (another) training camp in the sun - this time in North Carolina with the Puma Elite running team as she prepares for the London Marathon. We get the inside scoop on how it's going and wha…

00:34:53  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
Ep64: LONDON MARATHON SPECIAL - we hear from YOU!

Ep64: LONDON MARATHON SPECIAL - we hear from YOU!

With just a few weeks until race day, it’s all things London Marathon! In this special episode, we’re handing the mic over to YOU – sharing your stories, training experiences, and answering your mara…

00:50:23  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
Ep63: Paul Ward - How I Created a Revolutionary Running Crew

Ep63: Paul Ward - How I Created a Revolutionary Running Crew

Paul Ward is the visionary behind The Nine Four, a groundbreaking running crew that has redefined the running culture in Cape Town. Paul’s journey began with a bold mission: to break down the social …

01:01:10  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
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