A Runner’s Life

This conversation is with Nick Bester, who is a sub 2:30 marathoner and a running coach.

We speak about:

• What a runner’s life means to him.
• How he started his running journey, his role as a coach …

This conversation is with Amanda Brooks, who is a runner, author, journalist, certified running coach and personal trainer.

We speak about:

• What runner’s life means to her.
• The importance of commu…

It was an honour to speak with elite runner Joseph Gray in Episode 59. In this special episode we speak about:

• What a runner’s life means to him
• Explore how early experiences shaped his career
• S…

This conversation is with Naomi Mitchell, who works as a chartered accountant, and concurrently is preparing for the GB Olympic marathon trials.

She was a recreational runner who represented her club…

This conversation is with Anne Maher, a working mom of two. She ran a Boston qualifying 3:28 in her first marathon, and ran a 2:53 marathon in 2020. In this conversation, we learn about her upcoming …

This conversation is with Haroon Mota, who is an adventure and thrill seeking fundraising expert heading Penny Appeal’s Challenge Events Programme.

Haroon champions humanitarian projects by setting h…

This conversation is with Andy Raynor aka FOD Runner, he started running from the 1st January 2015, and is now a keen runner who enjoys running the tracks and trails of the Forest of Dean.

Andy runs …

This episode is sponsored by Tracksmith, a brand which actively represents and supports the development of a runner’s life in the running community.

In this episode I welcome back my running coach Jo…

This episode is sponsored by Tracksmith, a brand which actively represents and supports the development of a runner’s life in the running community.

If you want to win a £200/$250 Tracksmith voucher,…

Liubov was not a runner before moving to the US. She started running to help lose weight. But running became an integral part of her life. She went from 14 min/mile pace to a Boston qualifier and a 3…

This conversation is with Simon Freeman who is Co-founder of the running magazine Like the Wind. We discuss:

• What does a runner’s life mean to him;
• Where his drive to see what his capable of comes…

This conversation is with Dr. Gavin McClean a Sport Scientist, Researcher, Exercise Physiologist, and the founder of Running Smarter. This conversation was recorded in 2020, and we discussed:

• How a…

In this conversation with Carly we discuss:

• Breaking a sub 3 hour marathon;
• How running helps her physical and mental well-being;
• How she manages negative self talk whilst running;
• How she’s m…

In this conversation we discuss:

• How to clarify your running why;
• How to shift your perspective, in challenging moments;
• The importance of developing awareness;
• How to develop mental resilienc…

“Life is for living.” Emmanuel Ovola

The zest and curiosity for life and running is summed up in this quote from the conversation with Emmanuel. Known to others as Nike running coach Manni.

We speak …

In this episode I speak with Alison Feller who is the host of Ali on the Run Show. Which is an inspiration for my podcast.

She’s also a dancer, writer, editor, mother, content creator, a runner, a ra…

This conversation is with runner Tawny Bybee, who has been targeting a US Olympic Trials Qualifier place.

Her Instagram profile was the inspiration for this podcast name and you can follow her journe…

In this episode I speak with social entrepreneur Mark White who is leading the Run Grateful initiative to combine gratitude and movement.

We dive into what has prompted him to create businesses and i…

This conversation is with athlete, coach, journalist, podcaster Mario Fraioli. This was recorded shortly after the 2020 London marathon.

Mario’s hosts the morning shakeout podcast which is an inspira…

This conversation is with elite runner Seth James DeMoor.

He’s an incredible athlete. He’s a 2:23 marathoner and has only competed in two of them. He holds the FKT (fastest known time) on several tra…