How to get faster

On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics. He tells you how to introduce speedwork sensibly, how much of it you need to do, and why quick running in training isn't enough in itself to race quickly over long distances. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:24:47

Matt Hudson-Smith: running the perfect 400m

On this episode, Team GB star Matt Hudson-Smith gives us an insight into the pain and payoff of 400m training. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:36:46

Sophie Power discusses She Races

Ultra runner Sophie Power joins us to discuss She Races, an organisation aimed at getting more women onto the start line and having a brilliant experience when they race. They want to support more race directors to make their events as accessible and inclusive as possible. We discuss some of the issues that women face with races and what needs to change. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:32:41

Joe French: barefoot running and PTSD

On this week's episode, film-maker and runner Joe French discusses his new book, <em>Out of Mind</em>, which details tragedy of Mount Everest – and how French was brought back to health by barefoot running. </p><br />Pick up a copy of <em>Out of Mind </em><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Out-Mind-Avalanche-Barefoot-Recovery/dp/1914518322?keywords=out+of+mind+joe+french&qid=1686904931&sprefix=joe+french+,aps,122&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=sandstonepres-21&linkId=52d1923e4779bd705fcb8af1575850a6&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:39:30

A discussion about diversity and inclusivity in running

Joined by Charlie Dark MBE, Tyler Williams-Green, Sahra-Isha Muhammed Jones, Andre Coggins and Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, we sat down to talk about inclusivity and diversity in the running in the UK, how far it has come and what still needs to change. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:53:23

Everything you need to know about your achilles

On this episode, leading running phyio Tom Goom (<a href="https://www.running-physio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">running-physio.com</a>) tells you all you need to know about your achilles: how to strengthen it, what to do if it's causing you pain, and the kind of running likely to aggravate it. Think of this episode as your one-stop shop for expert achilles advice. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:36:11

Is running getting too expensive?

With the arrival of a £400 running shoe, we decided to sit down and have a chat about the cost of running and whether or not it's becoming to expensive. Are shoes and kit becoming too costly? Do you need to buy all these things to go running? How much is a PB worth?</p><br /></p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:41:03

Joe Holder

An athlete from a young age, Joe Holder has always strived to be the best athlete and person he can and he applies that same logic to his running. He's now a global trainer for Nike, has had a roster of famous clients, continues to push what he thinks he's capable of, but more importantly, is trying to spread the movement message to the world. <br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:42:09

Meet the nude joggers

It's official: there's a growing trend for running in the buff. But what is it about clothes-free running that people are finding so appealing? Nude joggers Steve Paton and Jamie Currie are on the podcast this week to tell us more.</p><br />Interested in finding out more? The Naturist Foundation 5K is happening on 10 September: <a href="https://www.naturistfoundation.org/5k-run/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">naturistfoundation.org/5k-run </a></p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:24:26

The running club based in a maximum security prison

On this week’s episode, we speak with writer and runner David Smyth about the 1,000 Mile Club, a transformational running club based out of San Quentin Prison, California.</p><br />David has written a piece on the 1,000 Mile Club in the current issue of Runner’s World. There’s also a separate documentary on it, <em>26.2 to Life</em>, available to view in the UK from 29-1 October: <a href="https://www.sanquentinmarathon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sanquentinmarathon.com</a></p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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