Joining me on the podcast this week and the last episode of the year is the well known-figure, entrepreneur and good friend of mine - Ollie Proudlock. This episode is a special one, where we discuss Proudlock’s personal journey after having lost 3 family members to heart related conditions, leading him to share his ambitions for 2025. 10 years ago, Proudlock ran his first marathon with his father supporting him from the side line. Unfortunately his father tragically passed away 6 years ago from ...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 43
Joining me on the podcast is TV personality, online fitness and nutrition coach, David Birtwistle. Several years ago David came up to me and said something that left a mark, and is why I hold him in such high regard. In this episode we discuss what defines masculinity, and if it’s something that must be adaptable. We chat about understanding gratification within the process and not just the outcome, and how we should look at failure is the first step to succeeding. David’s attention for years wa...
Dec 03, 2024•59 min•Ep. 42
Joining me on the podcast tomorrow are two members from one of the fastest growing Run clubs in the UK - Ant and George, introduced to me through my ambassadorship with Samsung and the Samsung Health App. 4 Friends came together with little to no background in running, they have created a movement that has gone on to inspire 1000s of people from around the world to join them, and working with the most recognised brands in this space. Pana Run Club is about breaking barriers and giving opportunit...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr
Joining me on the podcast today is qualified run coach, PT, James Stirling AKA the London fitness guy. James was an early adapter on the online fitness scene, he strives to create a community with a deep connection, that doesn’t feel intimated and scared of the health and fitness space. The fitness industry can feel pretty overwhelming at times, and James is someone that takes all that away. James has achieved huge success in the industry, he’s found his formula and reveals this in our conversat...
Nov 19, 2024•57 min•Ep. 40
Imagine running to spread a message and find a cure for a condition that you suffer with and may not even benefit from in your lifetime, but knowing what you’ve done will improve if not save future generations lives. Joining me on the podcast are two remarkable brothers Jordan and Cian Adams who are doing just that. Having lost their mother to dementia, they both find themselves diagnosed with the same condition. What is most powerful about this episode is how they have overcome the fear they bo...
Nov 12, 2024•57 min•Ep. 39
Joining me on the podcast is one of the most recognised faces in fitness, peloton instructor & high performance coach Ben Alldis. This episode really signifies how taking risks into the unknown can change your life forever. Do you find yourself in a position that doesn’t fulfil you, taking that first step can be difficult, Bens story highlights what taking that step can look like. Trauma is something that we all incur, it can affect us in different ways. Ben opens up about navigating the hea...
Nov 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 38
This episode was inspired by a conversation I had with my coach where for the first time I said I can’t. I have been so open about my struggles in the past with my mental health and I have found myself in that difficult place once again. Recording this was incredibly tough, but something I felt I needed to do. 2024 has been a testing year with many lessons learnt. Although I wish I didn’t feel this way, I know with hard work on myself something special can come from it. Some of my biggest achiev...
Oct 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 37
Joining me on the podcast today is Fatima Painda, her story is one of the most powerful I’ve come across as to why she became a runner. Fleeing Afghanistan from the regime to live a life of freedom is a reminder of what a gift each day is. Coming from a life so restricted she finds herself invested into a sport that empowers her and offers freedom. Running isn't about winning for her, every step she takes is a step of hope for her friends and family who remain in her native land. Fatima is a bea...
Oct 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 36
Joining me on the podcast today is elite marathon runner, coach, and content creator, Phily Bowden. Phily is joining us fresh off her most recent marathon in Berlin which catapulted her presence in the sport running an impressive time of 2.25, and a PB. Phily is not your typical athlete, with an unconventional journey to get her where she is today. Her openness and honesty is what has drawn so many to be invested in her journey. You can’t help but want her to succeed and achieve her ultimate dre...
Oct 15, 2024•52 min•Ep. 35
Returning to the podcast today after his toughest challenge yet is Jonny Davies. Jonny recently completed RUN THE CAPITALS running all 5 capitals in the UK and Ireland, covering 960km in 12 days. This conversation so close to the challenge was an incredibly vulnerable and an honest one. I saw a different side to Jonny I’ve never seen before, with some time to reflect on what he’s done, it really unearthed some profound moments that clearly had a deeper impact on him. It really highlights how pow...
Oct 08, 2024•55 min•Ep. 34
Joining me on the podcast today is Maliha Abdul-Hakim, known to most as the Marathon runner. But there is so much more to her and her story of how she got there. In this episode we hear for the first time the adversity she has had to overcome to even step foot on that start line. She was subjected to parental abduction as a young child, before being rescued by her mother. She and her five siblings moved with their mother from the Middle East to England for a new beginning, and to support her mot...
Oct 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 33
Joining me on today’s podcast is transformation coach James Middleton. James’s no nonsense, and realistic approach as a coach has built him a successful community that continues to grow. His presence in a highly lucrative industry is refreshing for some, and controversial to others. The world has so many varied opinions on training and nutrition, with so many qualified professionals it’s hard to know who to believe, with so much noise people desire to be heard can come at a cost to the consumer....
Sep 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 32
Joining me on the podcast is model & athlete Kori Sampson. Kori is currently in the middle of facing his biggest challenge yet, running the entire circumference of Ibiza, over 250km to cover in only 48 hours. The meaning behind this challenge is incredibly powerful, now living a new life under sobriety, he’s returning to the island under very different circumstances to his previous trips. He’s on a journey to change his narrative, and inspire others and show them what is possible. It’s a rem...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31
Joining me on the podcast today is Matt Kaminer, the youngest person to qualify for the Ironman Man World Champs and full time medical student. Last year, while I was taking on the challenge of running 76 marathons around the uk, Matt joined me in Bristol for one of the runs. I was captivated by his story and how he manages to balance his time despite having so many responsibilities. He had committed himself to one of the most demanding sports while simultaneously pursuing a medical degree at un...
Sep 10, 2024•42 min•Ep. 30
Joining me on the podcast today is extreme adventurer, motivational speaker and world record holder Ash Dykes. I had the privilege to sit down with Ash just a couple of weeks before he embarks on his next world record first in the Amazon, arguably his most dangerous challenge yet, exploring a territory no human is believed to have been before. This really is a challenge where every decision could be the difference between life and death. Ash’s story is one of hardships, determination, and resili...
Aug 20, 2024•40 min•Ep. 29
This episode is a special one for me, as I am joined by my business partners, Ben Parker and Dom Maskell, both forbes 30 under 30, and founders of one of the fastest growing businesses in the UK - Runna. I was introduced to them both as I started training with Ben as my running coach. It is crazy how an unexpected journey into running would introduce to someone and it change our lives forever. What does it take to build a multi million pound company in only three years? Today you will find out. ...
Aug 13, 2024•51 min•Ep. 28
Joining me on the podcast today, is James Warnock, someone you might recognise that has blown up on socials in the last year. A few years ago, James received devastating news that his dad passed away, and like many, found it difficult to express his feelings. After starting his social media on the side of his corporate job, James took the plunge to go full time after growing his audience by opening up and expressing his grief and connecting to so many others struggling too. In this episode, we t...
Aug 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 27
Joining me on the podcast today is Jake Williamson, hybrid athlete, world record holder, former semi professional footballer, and member of the LGBTQ+ community. Jake is one of the biggest names in Hyrox, breaking records and brining so much positivity to the sport. His journey is a special one, from holding back who he really was in the football world, to finally coming out and accepting himself, to then be shut out by people around him for his sexuality. Jake has since advocated for people to ...
Jul 30, 2024•54 min•Ep. 26
Joining me on the podcast today is one of the most kind and funny, down to earth people I’ve recently met - the hilariously clever Tom Gilbey aka The Wine guy. You are probably wondering why on earth my next guest’s career is drinking wine and if you are watching this, why I’m sitting here in a tuxedo… but if you watched anything on socials about the London marathon, I’m very sure you would have heard about the brilliant Tom. Tom blasted on everyone’s screens after he ran the London marathon for...
Jul 23, 2024•59 min•Ep. 25
Joining me on the podcast this week is world record holder - Imogen Boddy. This year she completed her biggest challenge yet and became the fastest female in history to run the three peaks. Having only taken up running three years ago, her legacy is already remarkable one at the young age of 24, after also becoming the youngest female to run John O’Groats to Land’s End. Even the sky is no limit for her, her determination and grit will enable her to achieve anything she sets her mind on. In this ...
Jul 16, 2024•52 min•Ep. 24
Joining me on the Podcast tomorrow Is TV personality, hybrid athlete, father, and my good friend Ryan Libbey aka big bear. In this episode, we reflect on the past few years, from life on TV to becoming a father. In 2021, Ryan’s partner Louise, suffered a horrific experience during the birth of their first child Leo, leading to both physical and mental complications. Ryan is extremely open about his own experience during this time, becoming the primary caregiver for both his partner and child. Ry...
Jul 09, 2024•52 min•Ep. 23
Joining me on the podcast is elite runner Anya Culling. Three years ago I met Anya during a walk in Norfolk, since then she’s honestly blown me away with her journey. When I first met her, she’d only just really taken up running, her story is remarkable and one that leaves so many questions to be answered. In the space of two years she has gone from not really being a runner to shaving off two hours on her personal best time with a quickest marathon time to date being two hours and 34 minutes, e...
Jun 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 22
Have numbers dictated your happiness? Joining me on the podcast today is Hybrid athlete and influencer Lucy Reeves. Lucy is such a relatable person, so much of her life has been a battle with her mind, and accepting the body she has. Her journey of trial and error to find solutions to improve this has made her realize that happiness isn’t defined by numbers. In this episode it was fascinating to hear the pros and cons that have come from her initial investment into the bodybuilding world. Traini...
Jun 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 21
Joining the podcast today is a remarkable individual who made a historic mark by winning a race that will be remembered for years. Jack Scott shattered an unbreakable record by an astonishing 10 hours. This year, he conquered the Montagne Winter Spine Race, covering 268 miles in just 72 hours, 55 minutes, and 5 seconds, with only 50 minutes of sleep. To put that distance in perspective, Jack ran over 10 consecutive marathons in that time. Jack's story is truly inspiring. After battling a gamblin...
Jun 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 20
Joining me on the podcast today is one of my closest friends Ben Tensely, who has been one of the biggest influences in my life, and the inspiration behind some of my biggest challenges. The first time he met my daughter India, would become a day we would never forget. On his way home he was involved in an accident that would paralyse him from the chest down, and would change his life forever, and steer mine in a completely new direction. His resilience, ambition, and positivity is what empowers...
May 28, 2024•57 min•Ep. 19
Joining me on today’s podcast is comedian, actor, presenter and BAFTA winner - Joel Dommett. This episode was so insightful, hearing from someone at the top of their game be so honest about their rise in success and what it takes to get there. Success comes with a price, hearing how Joel copes with that will benefit so many people. Since becoming a parent, it’s had a profound impact on his career and passions in life, his burning desire to be a role model to his child and now understanding more ...
May 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 18
This week's podcast features Milly Pickles, who, despite having only been a brief presence in my life, has left a profound impact. Her attitude to life and what comes with it is what makes her so remarkable. After almost loosing her life to a horrific accident and becoming an amputee, her story could have finished there, but her determination has shown it’s far from over. In this episode, we discuss how she defines herself by her approach to life rather than her injuries, the value of her enviro...
May 14, 2024•46 min•Ep. 17
Joining me on this week's podcast is a man who knocked my tooth out and made me drink it as his own wedding, he’s my mucka, my hombre, and a good friend James Dunmore. He was made to look a mute on our screens, but the man is far from that. This will be the first time to hear and see him say more than 6 words. Very few know the real Dunmore, he’s as beautiful inside, as he is out. He’s used his platform to help raise money and awareness to improve the lives of so many living with cystic fibrosis...
May 07, 2024•54 min•Ep. 16
Joining me on this week’s podcast is TV personality, campaigner, and ultra athlete, Ashley Cain, who is at the beginning of his next challenge facing John o’Groats to Lands End, not once, but three times over, running, cycling, and kayaking the distance to continue campaigning for key change in childhood cancer. After the tragic loss of his daughter Azaylia to cancer, Ashley has committed his life to helping others, his work has created a ripple effect across the nation giving so many people hop...
Apr 30, 2024•56 min•Ep. 15
Joining me on this week’s podcast are two instrumental parts of my team and the reason behind the success of my most reason challenge R41M. Charlie my physio and Nick my strength and conditioning coach have elevated my performance and enabled me a far more sustainable approach to my training with the intention of producing longevity with what i set out to achieve. This episode was hugely insightful and will help so many with their approach to both performance and the recovery side of things. Wit...
Apr 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 14
