Joining me on this week’s podcast episode is the hybrid athlete and fitness influencer and arguably one of the most impressive people I follow - Lucy Davis. In this episode we chat about her journey in the last 2 years, going from completing her first half marathon, to recently finishing the 350 mile Speed Project race in the US. Before her love of running, Lucy started in the gym helping her become stronger physically and mentally after overcoming an eating disorder. Since then she has establis...
Apr 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 13
Joining me on the this week’s podcast is the well known TV personality, physician, and the UK’s youth mental health ambassador - Dr Alex George. Alex’s work is having a huge impact around the UK making it a healthier and happier place. After the tragic loss of his brother, Alex has gone on to use his platform to improve the system and ensure more will be done to support people around the UK struggling with their mental health. His message is a powerful one and comes from the heart. Alex’s journe...
Apr 09, 2024•51 min•Ep. 12
Joining me on this week's podcast is world champion triathlete, Beth Potter. There is so much about this woman that inspires me, her story is what makes her one of the most interesting individuals in the sport and her continued success is having a profound effect around the world. Beth’s journey to the top was not an easy one, balancing a job to fund her dream of competing at the highest level, for me she is the definition of grit and determination. Age is often seen as a limiting factor, but Be...
Apr 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 11
Joining me on today’s podcast is one very special guest, my little girl India. This is the first time we have ever done something like this together. We’ve been through so much together, it was so special to finally sit down and look back on some of the moments we’ve shared. It’s fascinating stepping into a 6 year olds mind, one of the best qualities a child has is no filter, they speak their mind and from the heart. In this episode we covered a wide range of topics like India opening a nail sal...
Mar 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 10
Joining me on today’s podcast is one of social media’s best known medical doctors and nutritionists, best selling author and podcast host - Dr Hazel Wallace aka @thefoodmedic. After working as a doctor in the NHS, Hazel took the decision to leave and go full time building her business. In light of the widespread confusion and biased information around health and nutrition, Hazel has dedicated her time to educate and improve the lives of others globally. Our conversation delves into various aspec...
Mar 19, 2024•50 min•Ep. 9
In this week’s episode, I am joined by a man who announced himself to the world with a race that will go down in history as one of the greats. He's the fastest middle distance runner on earth, Olympic and World Champion Josh Kerr. We chat about the challenges and hardships of the athletics world and what this might look like for future generations and the influence of influential figures like Josh, shedding light on these issues and advocating for change. We find out the motivations for Josh’s p...
Mar 12, 2024•51 min•Ep. 8
Joining me on today’s podcast is Savannah Sachdev, one of the most impressive individuals I know, running a distance every day consistently for over 900 days and counting. Savannah has faced so many hurdles in life as she navigates her pursuit of happiness. In this episode Savannah speaks openly about her cultural heritage, and how so many have questioned her personal ambitions in life. The expectation to conform, and how questioning that by going against the grain has changed her life and given...
Mar 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 7
This week’s episode is with one of the greatest ultra endurance athletes of our time - Sean Conway. Just a few of his highlights being, Sean recently breaking the world record for completing 105 Ironmans in 105 days, he was the first person to swim the length of Britain, is the only person to have completed a length of Britain triathlon, has completed the world's longest triathlon of 4200 miles and has the world record for the fastest self supported cycle across Europe. We tap into his unforgivi...
Feb 27, 2024•46 min•Ep. 6
Joining me on today’s podcast is one of the most exciting runners and social media influencers in the UK right now - Jonny Davies. Jonny made the huge decision to quit his 9-5 job to pursue his love of running and recently completed a monumental challenge of running the entire London Underground network, a huge 570KM in 11 days. Jonny is the definition of courage and crazy, we talk about the impact of his recent challenge on himself, the others around him, why we do the things we do and finding ...
Feb 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 5
Joining me on today’s podcast is one of the world's most exciting athletes, Olympian, Commonwealth, and world champion triathlete Alex Yee. Alex shares his insights into the power of psychology and its great influence on his athletic career. He highlights the importance of embracing the process and that the ultimate objective should not overshadow the journey itself. Whether you're an elite athlete or simply enjoying a park run, his message resonates: embracing the moment is key, and the pursuit...
Feb 13, 2024•45 min•Ep. 4
Joining me on today’s podcast is Anna Archer, one of the world’s biggest lifestyle and fitness profiles. In this episode, Anna shares her incredibly raw and honest story about her childhood and the impact of the relationship with her father and his passing. We discuss her personal battles with mental health and what it’s taken to overcome them, the impact she has with her audience on global scale, and what responsibility that brings. Anna has converted her adversity into something positive and i...
Feb 06, 2024•54 min•Ep. 3
Joining me on today’s podcast Spencer Matthews a well known TV personality, podcaster, entrepreneur, ultra runner and father. In this episode Spencer discusses his negative relationship with alcohol and his transition into becoming a successful entrepreneur and ultra runner driven by his discipline and determination to change. We divulge into the reasons behind these changes and the positive consequences for himself, marriage and business.
Jan 30, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2
This week's episode is with my good friend and right hand man Chris Taylor - former marine, turned running coach who specialises in bespoke challenge organisations. Chris is forging a reputation for supporting some of the biggest British running challenges over the past several years, and was an integral part of my last two challenges Run4Nations, and R41M. We reflect for the first time over R41M, the importance of your WHY and the connection your ambitions need in order to make them a success. ...
Jan 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to the I DID A RUNNER PODCAST. Each week we will focus on inspiring people and their stories from around the world, the challenges we can face both mentally, and physically, and some of the funnier things that can come from life too, to get you through your day or run. Listen every Tuesday.
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