Make Progress, Not Excuses.
From ultra lazy to ultra marathon. After 25 years of friendship and 10 years of running; Ste & Teds talk all things physical, mental and emotional endurance.
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Have you ever been uncertain about how to pull together a running plan, or struggled following a plan? Then this episode is for you - The Brig Boys discuss 5 key topics for successful planning to ach…
With only 70 days to go until the Lakeland 50 and 100 Epic Events races; the Brig Boys welcome race organiser and local legend Marc Laithwaite to discuss the history and growth of one of the UK's mos…
Another week, another race for The Brig Boys - this time it was Manchester Marathon, the second biggest UK road marathon after London. After a brief race review, the lads welcome the women's elite wi…
The Brig Boys are back to discuss the rise of the Ultra Marathon. What is an ultra, how tough is it, and why on earth do people put themselves through it? Having done several, the Brig Boys share the…
The Brig Boys return to their running roots this week to talk about all things club running. Unpacking the benefits of joining a local running club, how this can improve your performance, confidence …
The second and final part of the tale of Land's End to John O Groats; at this stage we start in Preston (home of the Brig Boys) and finish at our final destination of John O Groats. This episode take…
Land's End to John O Groats is a bucket list item for cyclists of all abilities and this week the Brig Boys bring in their second guest in the form of Jordan Dashti. No stranger to endurance challeng…
The Brig Boys explore the world of HYROX and the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training. With both Brig Boys competing in the Birmingham event, this episode covers the essentials around mixing …
What does it take to run a marathon? Whether it's your 1st or your 21st, the Brig Boys talk about their experiences and 5 tips to achieve the marathon dream. From training plans, nutrition and the ma…
The Brig Boys are back, and this time they've brought their goal setting workshop to the table. A quick review of Christmas and the boys share their 5 top tips for sticking to goals and achieving the…
The Brig Boys discuss making the transition from road running to trail running. How much different is it, how much harder is it, and how much more epic it can be out in the trails! Sharing their top …
With the approach of darker days and colder nights, The Brig Boys unpack how to stay motivated, safe and committed during the difficult winter months. With Christmas round the corner - Ste recommends…
The Brig Boys break down the 5K league and host their first guest: Phil Hinchcliffe, who shares his story about his progress of gaining health and fitness during lockdown and beyond. Phil's weight lo…
Parkrun is where it all began for a lot of runners, The Brig Boys included. What's it all about and is it really worth the hype? The Brig Boys discuss their favourite events, who should get involved,…
The Brig Boys give their advice to any new runners starting on their fitness journey, based on 30 years combined experience. Going back to their running roots and covering all aspects including race …
The Karl Michael Hodgson Story. Brig Boy Number 1 shares his journey from diagnosis of Hodgkin's Lymphoma at age 17, up until his incredible victory at the Coniston Marathon 2022.
He discusses the …
The Brig Boys discuss the difference between motivation and discipline. What motivates us, and 5 tips on how to stay disciplined to achieve goals in every day life as well as on the running circuit.
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The Brig Boys discuss the Half Marathon distance, sharing their experiences from 2010 all the way to 2023. How to improve your time, pace, POWER onto your next PB.
Featuring 5 tips for a successful e…
Lakeland 50 / 100 Race Review. The Brig Boys share their experiences and advice on the event.
The highs, lows and plenty of stubbed toes. What's next for The Brig Boys?