Not Another Runner

Today’s Guest is 32 year old Sanna Duthie.

Sanna is a runner and ultra runner from Pembrokeshire, she ran her first race 14 years ago - and has since then completed Marathons, placed 1st Female in the Llanelli Marathon in 20, and has ventured into the field of ultra running, and has raced the Pembrokeshire 100 miler twice,

And The Endurance life in the Gower where she placed third.

Most recently, Sanna completed the whole of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - in one go, becoming the second person ever to complete the full path in one go (non-stop). Not only did Sanna complete this, she also knocked off the former record - by almost 13 hours, running the 186 coastal path miles in just 51 hours and raising nearly £4,000 for the Wales Air Ambulance.

Sanna shares her story with us Today; what drew her to running - why she runs and how it impacts her life, and what inspired her to run the 186 miles of Pembrokeshire Coast National Parks to raise money.

What amazes me about Sanna, her training and accomplishments is that she balances her ultra training around full time work, and she does not skip on her additional components of her training; she regularly trains at the gym, completing her strength and conditioning exercises and mobility, balancing both the gym, running, and training on the coastal path. Sanna also writes her own training plan, essentially coaching herself through her ultra training and events - which to me is fascinating., Wanna is incredibly motivated, and committed to her training, and her determination and resilience in pursuing a goal, and overcoming obstacles is truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy this episode Today - as ever if you are listening please take a screen shot - share this episode online with others, so they too can feel inpsired by Sanna’s Story Today.

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Sanna Duthie 

Today’s guest is actress, singer, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Suzanne Shaw, who is well known for having been a member of pop band Hear’say after winning talent show Pop Stars in 2001.

Suzanne began a super health journey last year, she became alcohol-free, Vegan, took up running, and continued her mindfulness practice.

Just over a year into her running journey and Suzanne has set a goal to run 19 hours for the 19 people who take their own life every day in the UK, in aim to raise vital funds for the Samaritans. [link below to support Suzanne’s fundraising.] This is an epic goal Suzanne has set, especially given that Suzanne was not even running just 18 months ago, and is now an ultra runner. 

Suzanne talks to me Today about what made her pledge her health goals to herself, what keeps her accountable and what motivates her to empower others to lead a happier, healthier lifestyle.

This conversation is truly motivating and inspiring - please share with others and support Suzanne ahead of her 19 hour challenge.

Samaritans:

Text 116 123 if you need someone to talk to

Today’s guest; Amritpal Ghatora, a runner and coach, who trains and juggles life as a digital content creator. He has made incredible improvements in his running, and has progressed in the Marathon from a 4:42 to a 2:51 marathon in just 3 years. Amrit is an Abbot World Marathon Major - Six Star Finisher!!

I ask Amrit about his progress in his running, and his journey to sub 3. Amrit details how he juggles Marathon Training, full time work and everything else he does.

There are some brilliant pieces of advice in this chat; Amrit shares some hacks with the juggle of training, life and work, as well as valuable training tips.

I found this conversation truly motivating and inspiring, and listening back to this chat a second time was beneficial - as I took away some advice a second time!!

Please note - for reference this Chat was recorded one month ago, just before restrictions started to lift.

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Amritpal

Today’s guest is Mark White.. Mark, is a father to two, a husband, and of course another runner.

Today’s guest is a mother, a marathoner and ultra runner! Kelly balances training with her busy family life.

Kelly is also a very well known face in the online running community… with several thousands of followers online, and has been featured on the cover of Women’s Running Magazine during 2020

Kelly initially struggled when she first started running, but since then she states that running has brought everything to her life, and that her whole life has changed thanks to running; including managing the grief of losing her first born son; assisting her with the management of her Type 1 Diabetes; brought friendships; and was even how she met her current partner Matt Rees, with who she has since had a baby.

During this episode myself and Kelly discuss many aspects of her journey through running;

• the struggles of first starting running
• the highs and lows of training: injuries, and coming back from injury;
• navigating the process of running through pregnancy and coming back postpartum
• improvement in running, and working towards major goals

Kelly shares her big goal she is working towards this year, qualifying for Boston. She shares how much she will need to knock off her current PB, and her very special reason as to why she wants to qualify this year.

Kelly shares invaluable insights, tips and encouragement for us all, it is a must listen!!

Links 

Kelly 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellogs_ontherun

Website: www.kellogsontherun.com

Youtube and Run With Series Home:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZH9aVWXpw_3071o05ao_UQ 

Natalie

Today’s guest is Charlotte Clarke - a qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, an ex professional dancer, and ex body builder, an ultra runner who is a perfect fit for the Not Another Runner Podcast as her aim is much like this podcast:

…to encourage others to get active no matter what obstacles they have had to overcome! This aim mirrors that of the NAR Podcast, and its Get up and Get Going despite level of ability or past experiences, to lead a healthier and happier lifestyle.

What inspires me about Charlotte is how - despite going through two heart operations and the inevitable recovery Charlotte endured, this has not stopped her from getting up and getting going to reach her goals, and inspiring others in the process. After 9 years of no running, due to a lost love in the sport - Charlotte challenged herself to run a solo virtual 50km in September 2020 - her very first ultra.

Since then she has gone on to run another two ultras and has challenged herself to run the 100km Salomon Serpent Trail in September, and then her GMT Challenge - Gain Momentum Together, on 30/10/21 when the clocks return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Charlotte is challenging herself to run the 25 hours and see how much of the 242km of the London Loop [The London Outer Orbital Path] she can complete, all in aid of raising money for Sporting Minds UK - see links for Charlotte’s GMT fundraising page.

Charlotte is an absolutely resilient, and determined individual - who is quite clearly a force to be reckoned with in the best sense of the phrase.

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Charlotte

Today’s episode I introduce you all another runner, an athlete and a coach who is only 27 years old, and has accomplished so much already including 7 time national finalist, 3 time U23 European Trials Finalist, Achieving a sub 30 minute in the 10k and sub 15 in the 5k .

Today’s guest has a degree in Physical Sport Education. He is a 1-2-1 Coach; Coach of All Boys Sport Scholarship Programme, and coach of JRT Run Coach and he is a motivational speaker. 

Josh is such a dedicated, committed and motivated individual. His Motivation, faith and determination is infectious. And I wish Josh all the success in the World in both his own running career and his Coaching career too!

27 Athlete, Runner and Coach

Aiming for 2024 Olympics 5k

7 x National Finalist

3 x U23 European Trials Finalist

4 x English Schools XC Finalist

4 x Regional Champion

8 x County Champion

Josh’ Personal Bests

10km - 29.58

5km - 14.15

3km - 8.09

1500m - 3.45

Joshua Trigwell 

Today’s Guest is Marcus Brown,

Marcus Brown is  a  Runner, Husband, Father of Two and works full time. He is an Abbot World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher. 

Marcus, the Host of A Runner’s Life Podcast, Co-founder of the Black Trail Runners, is a familiar voice to the this Podcast Already - you will have heard myself and Marcus chat during our Mash Up Episodes, where we co-host 'Not Another Runner's Life' on both this Podcast and on Marcus' Podcast.

 Please note for reference this was recorded just three weeks after Marcus’ Sub 3 Marathon and was at the end of October.

Marcus is an extremely driven and dedicated individual, someone who I admire greatly for so many reasons including his dedication and tenacity in not only his running, but all that he does with his own Podcast and the invaluable episodes he shares with the listeners and running community and all the collaborative work he has done with the Black Trail Runners, something he speaks more of during his incredible interview on Mario Frailoli’s podcast: The Morning Shakeout.

The Black Trail Runners is a Uk-based community and campaigning group whose mission is to increase inclusion, representation and participation of Black People in trail running.

Today myself and Marcus talk about his journey from 4:55 to Sub 3 Marathon and the invaluable lessons he has learnt along the way. This chat was great, and I know you guys will enjoy this episode, please let myself and Marcus know that you’re tuning in… take a screen shot and share with us online.

We chat about:

• Marcus’ journey of Running 4:55 Marathon - 2:56
• Sub 3 Marathon Experience and the journey in getting there 
• How Marcus felt after achieving the major goal
• Being mindful of others whilst we strive for our own goals
• What working towards a big goal can teach you
• How stopping and pausing is beneficial and not always unproductive
• How Running is a time to process thoughts
• The importance of offering Value, and giving back to others.

Marcus Brown - @themarathonmarcus

Instagram:

Today I get to introduce to you all another runner, originally from Hackney, now residing in Essex, he is the founder of the Wellness movement, Be More You and Wellbeing Consultant at Mayor of London. Today’s guest formerly worked in Media, and confessed to living an unhealthier lifestyle until he discovered running. He has since ran 20 Marathons, the first being London in 2006 and the last one being Moscow in 2019. Today’s guest is passionate about community and mental health and loves to support people and causes close to his heart…. And I can absolutely couch for this, since connecting with Sha several last month, Sha has been incredibly supportive, it is so evident that he cares - his mission is to support others and their wellbeing and lead happier lifestyles

Today’s guest is of course Sha Hussain…

What to expect:

• Me and Sha check in with each other using the Two Word approach to describe how we are feeling at the beginning and at the end of the chat
• We talk about the Be More You / Love Trails (in Partnership with Lululemon) Virtual Well-being Event recently held on Work Mental Health Day
• Be More You - a and the Safe Space created for runners to join, be your authentic self, come to listen, learn new skills to improve mental well-being and to encourage learning and development to help in every day life
• How Lockdown initially impacted on Sha, and his coping mechanisms
• Meditation and how this benefits Sha
• Sha’s Running History which includes;
• Speed Project (Los Angeles - Las Vegas Relay 49 hours) and completing 6 Marathons the same year
• Marathon du Mont Blanc
• PERMA Model and how this can assist us

Links

Sha Hussain

www.instagram.com/shahussain/ 

The Wellness Movement 

www.instagram.com/thewellnessmovement1/

www.thewellnessmovement.co.uk/safe-space

Be More You 

www.instagram.com/bemore.you/ 

Not Another Runner - Natalie Hawkins

Today’s guest is not only another runner, but a Not Another Runner listener, and friend, Rav Billan.

Rav is a runner who is currently on a Run Streak and at day 974 today the 06/11/20 (if my maths serves me correctly). 

Rav and I talk about so many great things during this chat - which was recorded 3 weeks ago - (for reference). We talk about how Rav got into running, why and how she started run streaking, the judgement Rav has faced with running, and run streaking; what motivates Rav; why breaking the stereotype is important, and we talk about imposter syndrome too -  and how we can continue to follow our dreams and goals despite the negative talk we may face.

It was so great to be able to chat with Rav and understand her goals, mission, and motivation. If you ‘re listening today - please take a screen shot - share with Rav and I online, and let us know what you take away from this chat.

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Rav Billan

Instagram:

Today’s guest is a fellow Podcast Host, Darren Kirby.

Darren is a triathlete Ironman, and the Fitter Healthier Dad (TM)

Darren has lost 28kg himself, and has gone through his own transformation. From struggling to run on the treadmill and swimming to qualifying in the Ironman Word Championships!

We talk about how living a fitter and healthier lifestyle can and should be much more simple than we are often lead to believe.

Darren talks about his fitness and weight loss journey, and how much he has gained since beginning the journey.

And Darren has set himself a mission - to help 1 million Dads improve their nutrition and fitness. Darren is a father of 2, who has educated himself in nutrition and exercise and his purpose now is to help others.

Today’s episode I am joined with Nick Bester, a runner and Run Coach. Nick is from South Africa, and moved to London 4 years ago, he has been running since 2010. He worked in the corporate world for 10 years, and recently became a Run Coach.

Nick shares with us today

- what inspired him to start running, why he runs and his #WhyIRun

- to what he attributes his great improvement in his running, and it’s probably not what you think... - how he has made his daily routine work for his running,

- how he makes his strength training simple but super effective

- very valuable tips and advice for runners

- how he has helped keep his athletes motivated during this difficult year

- his Comrades (ultra)Marathon experience (96km)

- His Sub 2:30 Marathon, and specifically his most recent Marathon PB of 2:28:35

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Nick Bester

Ruth Bennet, is a wife, mother to two and a Secondary School Drama Teacher. Ruth who is also widely known as @ruth_runs online via Instagram is a Team Runderwear, Runr and Pretty Athletic and Premax Ambassador. 

Ruth started running in 2001. Much of her running journey began with her late father. Ruth will be running this Saturday - a Marathon to Mark the milestone birthday she has coming up next week. Ruth will be raising money for the local Hospice Charity which supported her and her sister when her father passed. You will hear about Ruth’s father in this chat - and the link to Ruth’s Just Giving Page is in the show notes for this Podcast, please see Apple Podcasts - and see the Show Notes below.

This was such a great chat with Ruth - I’d been wanting to get her on Not Another Runner Podcast for such a long time, it ended in perfect timing - right before Ruth's big birthday and Birthday Marathon Fundraiser. 

We chatted abut Lockdown, and how she managed these difficult times with balancing family and training. We spoke about motivation, and how to remain motivated in training; injury and how coming back can make you so grateful, and we spoke of how Ruth has improved with her running over the years. Ruth tells us how she went from a 2:15 Half Marathon in her Twenties to 1:44 and how she improved her marathon from 5:25 to 3:55 at age 39. 

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Ruth Bennett 

Not Another Runner Podcast Celebrates its one year anniversary - 22/06/20. 

To Celebrate the occasion we hear from some of the Previous Guests of the Podcast, and I share with you the Interview I did for Carl Orme - @fighting_the_dadbod 's Instaviews. 

So instead of me interviewing someone - today you’ll get to hear me the Host being interviewed, and a little more about how I set up the Podcast, and my Profile on Instagram, why I live by the mottos: Get up and Get Going and Keep Going, my 14+ year rollercoaster of dealing with mental heath conditions, what is crucial to me with managing my mental health, the grief of losing my brother, what inspires and motivates me and how I have been managing with my injury and not being able to run. I also talk about some big Goals for the Podcast and more.

00:00-06:47 Welcome to the Final Episode of Series 2 and

to the One Year Anniversary of Not Another Runner Podcast

06:47 Andrew Fulford

7:30 Katie

09:08 Cari Brown

09:37 Laura Jones

11:06 Gabe Cox

13:39 Berni Kent

15:39 Gavin Mclean

18:11 Catrin Davies

21:14 Carly Barnes

23:01 Lizzie Dimond

25:04 Jon Flyn

26:12 Katie Tucker

31:45 Chris Green

35:14 James Shoulder

39:40 Carl Orme interviews Not Anther Runner

48:29 Shout Outs

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Carl Orme 

Today’s Guest is Katie Tucker — aka Clean Coach Katie. Katie is of course another runner, she is also a Personal Trainer and Run Coach, helping Runners become fitter, faster stronger! Interestingly, Katie is a fellow Podcast Host, her Podcast being The Running Hub.

Katie is a strong and talented runner, today she tells us how she got into running, and progressed in the Marathon, and how a bad Race Experience at London Marathon’s Record Breaking Temperatures in 2018 impacted upon her confidence, but how she was able to come back stronger and then qualify for Championship Level entry at the London Marathon 2019 and how she achieved a 3:22 Marathon PB at that London Marathon in 2019.

Katie also tells us how she transitioned from being a Project Manager to Coaching other athletes and running, including how she managed full time work and her Personal Trainer Course and then building her business alongside working 4 days a week!

It was so great being able to catch up with Katie and talking to her about her running story and how she was able to make her dream become a reality. Katie’s passion for running, her job as a coach and her athletes was so evident in this conversation and it was incredibly inspiring and motivating, especially hearing how she has adapted during these times to ensure she is providing what her athletes need.

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Katie Tucker

Laura started running 3 years ago, and has already ran a marathon, and completed an Endure24 event..and is chipping away at her Running Goals, she works incredibly hard between her job, being a mum, blogging for herself and the Bad Ass Mother Runners, and she is also chair of the School Governors - she is super busy but she still gets her training done..and encourages others to get active - always! [see below for the Active Summer Challenge Link].

Laura is honestly such an inspiring woman - she has a heart of gold, she is so kind and caring and it really shows, she is passionate and this is evident in the Podcast. Laura has some great advice and words of encouragement.  her feed on Instagram is so uplifting, she just puts a smile on my face… I could go on and on... but I’ll skip right to it so you can listen in on the Podcast. 

Laura's Instagram: 

Chris started running around two years ago.. in the space of that time he has ALREADY ran 5 marathons, he is well on his way to completing the 6 World Marathon Majors, as he has already completed 3 and he has plans to run New York this autumn and then Boston in the Spring - all being well! He has some very interesting goals he reveals in this episode, so stay tuned to find out what Chris has planned for the future. Chris juggles work and family life with his training, and he still manages to train hard, for that reason he really does inspire me and helps keep me motivated.

 Chris doesn’t take life too seriously - he loves the bants and that’s clear in this podcast…as he says "It's All about Balance" and "Life is too short - YOFLO". 

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Chris' Instagram 

Today I welcome to the show a fellow Podcast Host Andrew Fulford of the Enthuse Life Podcast, : A Podcast “guided by his untamed enthusiasm for life - sharing stories of guests who are forward thinking, inspiring, passionate in spirituality, wellness and adventure, campaigning and entrepreneurship” and of course a passion for endurance. Basically all of my favourite things!

Andrew is of course another runner, a newbie runner as he has called himself before.

Andrew recently undertook an epic challenge: the Home Ultra Treadmill - HUT85k as it became known. Andrew was due to run the Madeira Island Ultramarathon the other weekend, but the event was of course cancelled - given that Andrew felt fit and training had gone so well, he wanted to put his hard work and good fitness to the test.

He ran the 85 km all on his treadmill at home in his lounge - all to raise vital funds for the Running Charity.

What to Expect:

• How and Why Andrew got into running
• Why he went on to run longer and train for an ultra marathon
• The Mistakes he made in the lead up to his first Ultra
• Top Tips he’d give anyone thinking of moving to ultra marathons
• Andrew’s #WhyIRun
• What Benefits Andrew has discovered from Running
• The Enthuse Life Podcast
• The Homebound Ultra Treadmill 85k
• The Running Charity - Why he Chose them
• How he’s coping during current climate
• Current and Future Goals

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Andrew Fulford

This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport.

This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport.

Sarah is of course another runner, a Marathoner, and PMG Athete. She is a wife and mother to two and a clinical psychologist. /

This episode is a Bonus episode and a special one too, Sarah offers lots of reassuring advice and support for us all during these difficult and uncertain times we currently face with Covid 19 and the present Lockdown we have here in the UK, and the social distancing and isolating rules we experience globally.

I hope you can find some comfort from this episode, and check some of the resources listed below. Get in touch with Sarah via Instagram, and do show her your support for this episode.

Thank you Sarah immensely, for your advice, support and your time, during a busy schedule; advice and support which will undoubtedly be of comfort and use to so many of us right now.

What to Expect;

• How Sarah got into running
• Sarah’s Goals this year for her running
• The Benefits of Routine & Sleep
• How to remain motivated
• Coping Mechanisms during these times
• Benefits and beauty of communication
• How to support children in distress
• Journalling
• Finding your wont tools that work for YOU

Resources

Sarah’s Instagram:

(Head here and check the Covid 19 Highlight for helpful resources and ways to manage)

Scott Jenkins, is a Welsh ultrarunner from Penarth, now based in London.

Scott is an Operation Smile Uk And Squirrel’s Nut Butter ambassador, he has been a guest and speaker at the Notional Running Show and has raised money for different charities over the years including Operation Smile.

He is the brother to Rhys Jenkins who was a guest on Episode 29 of the Podcast.

He has an incredible List of running achievements, which could never be justified by an introductions, however - here are just a couple;

Scott and Rhys and their friend also completed 2,000 miles across America from Boston to Austin to raise money for different charities which was actually, technically one of their first ultra marathons - and furthest distance to date.

Scott, like his brother has completed the Grand Canal Slam which includes

145 mile Grand Union Canal Race, 145 Mile Kennet & Avon Canal Race and the 130 Mile Leeds -Liverpool Canal Race - achieving the Grand Canal Slam.

He and his brother have ran across Iceland - 250 miles.

He became the first Welshman to complete the MOAB 240 Mile in Utah, a 240 mile footrace through desert, canyons, rock, and two mountain ranges.

Excitingly, this year Scott has now qualified for Badwater 135 - the second Welshman to qualify - second to his Brother Rhys.

Both Rhys and Scott have achieved so much in their running careers, and have raised a very respectable amount of money for charity, they are both so very kind and supportive and a credit to the Running and Ultra Running Community.

What to Expect:

• How Scott started running
• Running 2,000 mile from Boston to Austin a 75 Day Running Challenge
• How they trained and prepared for the 2,000 mile run across America
• What was the toughest element of this 2,000 mile challenge
• What Scott learnt about himself during this challenge.
• His MOAB Ultra Experience - 92 hours running and managing the range of temperatures of -8 to 30 degrees
• His experience of hallucinations during the race
• Top tips for Ultrarunning
• What he thinks it takes to be an endurance runner
• His Challenges he has set for this year including Badwater
• Badwater 135 application process
• How he will train for Badwater - specifically heat training
• How he will be making the most of mindset hacks to aid him with his training and running Badwater 135
• Scott’s #WhyIRun
• Why it’s important to do make time for friends & family but also to do good

LINKS

Scott Jenkins

Today’s episode - is an everyday runner who has quickly turned to elite. 

After a low period in her life in 2018 - today’s guest started running in order to have something to focus on, she trained for her first half Marathon - the Robin Hood Half Marathon, jut 6 weeks out - and went on to achieve a 1:24! 84 minutes In her first half Marathon!!

Today’s guest is Samantha Harrison, who recently placed 2nd at the British Half Marathon Championships, @ The Official Big Half, achieving a 71 minute Half Marathon and has been selected for the World Half Marathon Championships where she will represent Great Britiain. And all, after just two years of running, and only having had a coach for 6 months!!!

Sam is a full time dental nurse, working on her feet all day from 8 until 6, and is just 25 years old. Alongside her full-time job she is currently training at an elite level, normally twice daily and 7 days a week, taking a rest day once a fortnight maybe.

Sam is incredibly busy, and bless her she found the time to have a conversation just 2 weeks after the Big Half, now because of the crazy schedule Sam lives by - we recorded this chat whilst she was in the bath - because when you work the number of hours Sam does, and train like she does - every second and every minute counts…. Poor Sam hadn’t even eaten when we chatted - this was a Monday evening @ 8pm, and Sam needed to eat and was up again the following morning at 5 am to train again - So I thank you Sam again for taking the time to chat with me so that everyone can hear your incredible story!

I must stress again - that Sam is just two years into her running career! It is absolutely insane - how well Samantha has done already, and it is so clear that Sam faces an incredible career ahead and I wish you all the very best in the World Half Marathon Championships, and for your future career!

What to Expect in this episode:

• How/when Sam started running
• How she achieved a 1:24 in her first half despite lack of training
• The British Half Marathon Championships at The Official Big Half, her hopes and goals prior to the race
• Her aims for the World Half Marathon Championships this year
• Adjusting to the new life of training at an elite level 
• What Sam’s Training Schedule looks like
• The reality of training at elite level, and how Sam juggles full time work with her training schedule
• Do’s and Don’t’s To Race Day and Endurance Running

Samantha Harrison 

George Spenceley AKA @Fitcetera is a keen runner, and exercise enthusiast, who’s practiced Crossfit. George is an ambassador for Jaybird Sport, Endurance Europe, Westlab Salts, and Compex UK, she is also a Runner for the SD Run Crew. George took up Running in 2008, she initially juggled both Running & Crossift. She’s currently taken a break from the latter in order to focus purely on her running, and dedicating the required time to strive for her goals. George is an incredibly driven and goal orientated woman, she clearly works hard with any endeavours she sets herself - and she really is an inspiring and motivating individual. Her curiosity and thirst for knowledge is both refreshing and admirable. George is such an amazing person - she is both kind and supportive and I wish George all the success in the years to come. 

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Fitcetera - George Spenceley

 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fitcetera/ 

Blog:  fitcetera.co.uk

All other Links:  https://linktr.ee/fitcetera 

Resources - Managing Mental Health 

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ 

https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/ 

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/coronavirus 

Natalie - Not Another Runner 

www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/ 

notanotherrunner.home.blog/ 

www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

James started running four years ago when he started getting into the gym to improve fitness, and keep in shape. Inspired by his friend, who was training for a Marathon - he signed up for his first Marathon just six months into running and went on to Run London Marathon in 2016.

James has run 6 marathons to date, and he tells us in this episode what works for him in Marathon Training, including the do’s and don’t’s to Marathon Training, and Race Day. We talk about his progress in the Marathon, and his ability to be self-motivated and the goals he has set himself. We talk about the importance to enjoying life, and not taking training too seriously, and how brilliantly inclusive Park Run is - and why we ought to get down to a Park Run. Mental Health and well-being is a strong topic in this chat, and James reminds us how we are the only one truly responsible for our own happiness.

James, not only is he a talented runner - but a brilliant character, he is charismatic, hilariously funny, and has a heart of gold - this is a fun episode, not to be missed!

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James Shoulder aka shoulder_runner

Jon, who is a previous guest of the Podcast (episode 5) is back to catch us up with his recent escapades. It includes much running, gym-going, and a crazy challenge.

Jon will be "Running Home for Christmas" - he will be completing a Running Advent Challenge. Running 1 mile on December 1st, 2 miles on December 2nd, until 25 miles on 25th December. The total mileage for the challenge will be a total of 325 miles. He will need to complete 12 days of 13+ miles, 5 days of 20+ miles. He will see his highest weekly mileage double! The challenge is epic, and he is raising money for a worthwhile cause: Trinity Winchester in Jon's local area, where they support and address the affects of homelessness to offer solutions, hope and choices.

Take a listen to some of Jon's brilliant escapades during these past few months, including a near miss with an electric fence, wheelie bin Wednesdays, Wiggle Wednesdays, cross trainer hacks, attempting home made world records. There's much nonsense to keep you entertained in the busy build up to Christmas. So relax, enjoy and make sure to support Jon. 

Jon's Running Home For Christmas Fundraising Page: 

Today's guest is Liz Warner, a 29 year old woman with a major mission. Liz has challenged herself to complete 30 Marathons before she turns 30 in June 2020, but not only that - she created this mission: Run to Reach. Running the Marathons in different locations across the World and raising money for local charities, supporting women-focussed NGO's in each of the countries. In her words she's "Helping locally by running globally."

Liz does not class herself as  fast runner, and her purpose and her #WhyIRun is far more profound than chasing times and PB's, striving for calm: for a peaceful flow of mind, Liz states "it's far more than putting one foot in front of the other."

By the end of the mission Liz will have completed marathons in 30 different locations including Western Sahara, Guatemala, Mongolia, Sierra Leone, Chile, and Antarctica,

When Liz Thought up this idea and challenge - she was on her honeymoon, and hoped to continue working freelance to fit in with the project. Liz has since had to take time out of work as the mission has required her time and dedication. Despite completing 14 Marathons this year and travelling across the world, and to some remote and less developed countries and areas of the world, the hardest and most demanding part of the project for Liz has been the administrative side of this mission; the work required to liaising with all 20 different NGO's and organising flights, accommodation and everything that goes with the logistics required to support this mission and make it possible.

If you aren’t convinced yet to support Liz and her mission and her goal of raising $100,000 - then please listen to Liz’ story;  what motivates and inspires her. Towards the end of the show I ask her for three pieces of advice to give to others to take away in life - something that we should all listen to. And remember you can say YES to a crazy idea, you will never know where it may take you in life. 

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Liz Warner

Cari started running 23 years ago, when she was 10 years old. It has played a massive part of her life, with just few interims away from running. Cari started running Track and after a a period away from running she rediscovered the sport and specifically road running in her twenties. Cari had a long-time goal to complete a Marathon before her 30th Birthday. One month away from her 29th she reminded herself of this goal, and got training.

Cari is a great example of when - sometimes we need to alter our daily and weekly schedule slightly in order to juggle everything swapping her morning/evening runs to lunchtime runs. 

Cari tells us she is stubborn and self-motivated, She explains just how she achieved a massive PB of 13 minutes in the Marathon this year at London Marathon, achieving a time of 3:01. Like most episodes, Cari shares with us the do’s and don’t’s to Marathon Training, and her top tips to getting started with running as well as her #WhyIrun. 

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Simon Grace, AKA @runfatboyrun2017 has inspired me greatly over the past year. He has achieved not only his first Marathon this year at Manchester Marathon start of April, but he also went on to run London Marathon just three weeks later and then his third Marathon in Berlin this October where he achieved his goal of a sub 3:30 Marathon. Yet, when he started running towards the end of 2015 he did not enjoy it, and struggled to run a mile. 

Simon has a brilliant attitude to running, training and life. Being a father of three, Simon knows too well the art of juggling work and family life with running and training. He tells us how he manages to schedule in his running and training, and he gives some great advice in this chat.

Simon tells us just how he got into running, where he struggled with running less than a mile - to completing three marathons this year. He has had incredible progress within his running, progressing from a 2:00 hour half marathon - 90 minutes. 

Me and Simon also chat about post race/event Blues, How Instagram can be used as a Diary, and Memory Board to help motivate us, and hold ourselves accountable, and also the importance of setting small achievable goals in order to succeed as a runner.

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Carly, a wife and mother of two started running around three years ago. Unfortunately like many, Carly did not identify herself as a Runner immediately, until one day she no longer judged herself and had fallen in love with running and then saw herself as a runner. 

Now - Carly loves to get outdoors, she loves running the trails with friends; Opting to run with others and socialise over any lone runs.

Carly has had an epic year, from completing her first 10k in September 2018, to running her first half the Forest of Dean Half in March 2019, to falling into longer distances; tackling a trail Marathon and then taking on the Threshold Trail Series' Race to The Tower Ultra-marathon and running 41 miles!!! Sadly injury dictated the end to her day, and meant Carly could not finish the race, but nonetheless Carly has achieved and gained so much in just a small space of time. Along the journey she has made great friends, and has inspired her daughters, she has raised money for brilliant charities, and become an Ambassador for the incredible movement and mission that is Runners Heal. 

A beautifully inspiring person, with big goals set for 2020. 

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Catrin is a Runner, this past year she has worked part time as a Diabetic Specialist Dietician, whilst also studying for her Masters in Sports Nutrition. Catrin has inspired and amazed me as she has managed to continue running and racing, swimming and cycling and leading a healthy active lifestyle despite the busy and stressful year she has had. Catrin is proof that you can find time in a busy schedule, and she explains how the power of exercise is a great tool to cope with stressful, overwhelming times as well as an activity that brings joy and health benefits. She agrees that "you never regret going" and also agrees how "finding your why" can truly benefit you in staying motivated and driven. Tune in to hear just how Catrin managed to juggle everything; what running has brought to her life, and her greatest tips in getting started in running as well as hearing some of her goals, both academically and in running.

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Catrin’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/runningwithcatrin

Natalie - Not Another Runner

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Mat is a husband, a father of three and an ultra runner.

Mathew started running in 2016 as a way to get fitter, and to get some headspace. Prior to finding running Mat was 20stone and eating takeaways. When he first started running, he found it incredibly hard,

Nowadays Mat runs three marathons on a weekly basis. He gets up 3:30am on three weekday mornings to run a marathon distance, Mat will do this before work and before breakfast, he opts for the early morning run because he works full time and family life is busy, with his children and their hobbies. Mat’s dedication to his passion and training is incredibly inspiring.

Mat prefers to train for the longer distances, preferring marathon - ultra distance.

Mat has recently participated in the Leicestesheire Ultra - a 54 km Ultra Marathon, this was only his second official race/event, and he placed 2nd! His first race was the Rat Race’s infamous The Wall (110km Race) in 2017, and placed 20th.

Tune in to hear just how one Challenge set by a work colleague was not achieved due to a fear, but how a different and epic challenge was set, and since then Mat’s life has changed and he has never looked back. 

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Sophie started running 2009, she found herself signing up to the infamous Marathon des Sables before she had even run a mile, having been inspired by a friend who’d completed the multi stage event of 250+ over 7 days in 50+ degrees Celsius. Sophie has accomplished so many incredible things, including a Full Ironman with only 9 months of training, a Spartathlon - 155 mile non-stop race, Nepal Multi Stage Ultramarathon, Impact Marathon, Transgrancanaria Ultramarathon, Spine Fusion 270 mile unaided race, and a whopping 40 Ultramarathons in total.

in 2018 Sophie had qualified again for UTMB, having been unable to defer her entry to the prestigious Ultramarathon in 2014, Sophie was determined to make the start line in 2018, but the logistics soon found her just 3 months Postpartum for Race Day! Incredibly, Sophie made the start line, and was able to complete the race - all while breast feeding along the way. Sophie attributes her ability to complete this epic Ultramarathon not only to her resilience and having a true, and meaningful goal, but furthermore the team she chooses to surround herself with, and the important factor of goals and shared goals within her marriage and family. Her outlook on her achievements is incredibly humbling, and a credit to who Sophie is as a person.

Tune in to hear more about the following:

- How Sophie first got into running

- How Sophie found herself signing up to Marathon des Sables having only ever ran a mile before

How Sophie’s first race was an ultra marathon.

- Initially qualifying for UTMB in 2014 but was unable to participate

- How she qualified for UTMB a second time - but would be three months postpartum

Her initial UTMB goal and why she changed her goal

What Sophie really thinks of the UTMB Photo that went viral

The importance of engineering a good support network

How her and her husband are able to share their joy for endurance events

Nepal Multi Stage Marathon

Iceland

How Sophie signed up and completed an Ironman in just 9 months

Why you can’t compare in Ultramarathons

The Spine Fusion 270 Mile Race - unsupported race

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https://www.instagram.com/ultra_sophie/

Gemma AKA @gymwithgemma, is 26, originally from Surrey but now lives up North. Gemma started running when she gave herself the challenge of running a Marathon whilst she was at University, Gemma was fortunate to get into the London Marathon and she tells us all about the crazy story of her first marathon, Gemma tells us what not to do when training for a Marathon, and her advice if you do take on an endurance event. Gemma’s First Marathon experience meant she would not run for a while, but took the sport up again in 2017.

Gemma loves to hike and climb mountains, camp and generally be outdoors exploring, she believes that everyone should push themselves beyond their abilities just once - at least! She is a firm believer in - having a reason WHY, which we love here on this Podcast, she reminds us that if you have a big enough reason then you CAN finish the goal you set out to achieve. 

Gemma has been injured, and has struggled with a knee injury since she was 16, she is currently rehabilitating her injury, and is attempting to make progress with a return to running.

Despite the injury Gemma has completed two ultramarathon’s this year, including Penine Barrier Ultra 50 Mile, and Threshold Trail Series Race to the Stones 100k Race under very emotionally painful circumstances. 

Tune in to hear all about Gemma’s adventures, why she loves the outdoors so much, what motivates and inspires her, some great tips on getting outdoors, secret tips to solo adventures as she calls them, her scariest solo adventure, Why Gemma loves to go out alone exploring plus more tips to getting outdoors and enjoying your surroundings. 

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https://www.instagram.com/gymwithgemma/

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 Jordan Foster, AKA Project Marathon Girl, Athlete, Coach, Head of PMG Coaching, Marathoner and Ultrarunner. Jordan started running again 4 years ago, when she wanted to improve her fitness, and ran her first Marathon @ London Marathon 2016. Since then Jordan has put in serious work with her Marathons, attributing her successful progression of times and 2:57 Marathon to working hard, staying consistent, and being dedicated to the training process. 

Tune in to hear more about what Jordan’s running looked like at the very beginning, how she found her first Marathon Experience, and what commited and consistent training has taught her over the years, and why her goal has altered slightly these past few months. 

During the Podcast you will get to hear all about: 

-PMG Coaching, where and when the idea came 

-What Jordan’s Running looked like when she first started

-Jordan’s First Marathon Experience and how she found this

-Eastnine Fit - what is it? How it could benefit you. 

-Adidas Infinite Trails World Championships in Austria

-Race to the Stones and placing 2nd just two weeks after Infinite Trails

-What goals Jordan has next

-Jordan’s advice for running an Ultra Marathon 

-Jordan’s next epic challenge: Ultra X Jordan Ultra Marathon - 5 days, 250km in Jordan

-New York Marathon

-Why Chasing Times in the Road Marathon isn’t important to Jordan right now 

-What Jordan thinks enables her to dig deep during endurance events

-Jordan's top tips to starting running and advice for improvement 

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