93 - The night of the 10,000m pbs with Ben Pochee

We speak to the race director of grassroots running extravaganza The Night of the 10000m PB’s, Ben Pochee

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92 - The Science of Sleep

On this week’s show we discuss the benefits of sleep with exercise physiologist, Esther Goldsmtih.

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91 - The Ultra Running Doctor : Beth Pascall

We interview top Ultra Runner Beth Pascall before her tilt at the Western States 100.

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90 - Biomechanics and training with Colin Griffin

We speak to Olympic race walker, Colin Griffin about the importance of strength and conditioning and biomechanics

89 - Andrew Steele: DNA, fitness and nutrition

This week we speak to Andrew Steele, Olympic Bronze Medalist in the 4 x 400m in Beijing. We spoke about what makes an athlete- from genetics and receptiveness to certain training stimulus, to learning through experience

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88 - The Semenya Ruling with Cathal Dennehy

We kick off the athletics season with a chat with Cathal Dennehy- looking at the Caster Semenya CAS verdict.

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87 - The London Marathon Wrap Up

So, that was the London Marathon. We discuss the race on the finish line with various ne’er do wells

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86 - The London Marathon warm up with Derek Rae

We preview the London Marathon and interview inspirational Marathon runner Derek Rae- who despite losing the use his right arm in a motorcycle accident, has gone from a 3 hours Marathon time to a 2.30 World Champion!

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Episode 85 - Courtney Dauwalter: Developing Mental Toughness

This week we talk to Ultra Runner Courtney Dauwalter, whose mental toughness and desire to win have seen her take the Ultra world by storm

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Episode 84 - Science and Running: Shalaya Kipp

On this week’s show we talk to Olympian and Running Scientist Shalaya Kipp.

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Episode 83 - Stepping up to the Marathon- Molly Huddle

On this week’s show we talk to the fastest American women ever to run 10,000m, Molly Huddle.

Episode 82 - Grassroots Heros - Kevin Quinn

We speak to Kevin Quinn, who after heart surgery to deal with multiple holes in his heart, has gone onto run PB’s at distances from 5k- Marathon. We also launch the Grassroots Hero Campaign where you can nominate those who have inspired you and your running.

Episode 81 - Running is My Therapy - Scott Douglas

On this week’s podcast we talk running and mental health- speaking to Scott Douglas, former editor of Running Times and Runners World and author of ‘Running is My Therapy’.

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Episode 80 - Olympic Standards and Diamond League Changes - Tim Hutchings

We speak to top athlete and Eurosport commentator, Tim Hutchings about the future of our sport.

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Episode 79 - Specificity in Training - Marianne Heading

Marianne Heading won a 300 miles race in Northern Canada. How does she train for an event like this?

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Episode 78 - How to run your best Half Marathon | Gemma Steel

We speak to the third fastest female Half Marathon runner in UK history, Gemma Steel. Tune in for some tips on how you can run your best Half Marathon.

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Episode 77 - Creating an environment to flourish | Ian Beattie | Scottish Athletics

Why are Scottish Athletes doing so well on the world scene? What makes their runners so special.

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Episode 76 - Running Through Challenges. Brigid Pickett and Alex Collins

We speak to Brigid Picket, who ran through her pregnancy in the US, and Alex Collins, a Type 1 diabetes sufferer who managed to master his body and run a 2.40 Marathon.

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