Since Chris McDougall's seminal book "Born to Run" was published in 2009, a lot of runners have been wondering: "Should I go barefoot?" The answer is: it depends. This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we discuss all things barefoot running, including: - What the barefoot movement gets right about our natural ability to run - How going barefoot can lead to a reclamation of our natural running mechanics, and also: - How minimising our shoewear can wake up our feet, reducing inj...
Jun 12, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we chat to Paul Coker, owner of Move Cornwall Physio and former director of RockTape UK. In this week’s episode, we discuss different treatment and rehabilitation strategies for runners that can help you take your progress to the next level. If you’ve ever wondered what the magic is behind k-tape, theraguns, myofascial cupping and acupuncture - and whether they’re right for you and your running - this episode will tell you all you need to know and more. ...
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Dr Georgie Bruinvels is lead research scientist for the awesome FitrWoman app and head researcher at Orreco, a world leader in sports science bioanalytics. Following the HUGE popularity of episode 13 with elite marathoner and researcher Jess Piasecki, we thought we’d take the opportunity to take the conversation a little deeper and pick Georgie’s (considerable) brains about how to run like a woman. In this episode, we discuss: - A deeper dive into female hormones and how they can affect ever...
May 29, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we’re joined by Paul Hobrough, a globally respected physiotherapist who has worked with Olympic and World Champion runners such as Paula Radcliffe and Steve Cram. Paul is also the author of the excellent books Running Free of Injuries and The Runner’s Expert Guide to Stretching . In this episode, we discuss: How to take ownership of your training and rehabilitation so you can smash your running goals What physiotherapy is and how critical it i...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 17
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, Sam and Laura talk how to run your best in lockdown. (We realised we had covered managing everything in lockdown but running. Whoops.) We’re in the third month of lockdown here in the UK, and we have a lot of new listeners and followers who have just started running. We’ve also heard from folks who feel like they’ve just started as they try and navigate these fast changing and unpredictable times. This podcast will answer all your questions about running...
May 15, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we talk to Jude Palmer from We Run Trail. Jude is a UK Athletics Fell/Trail Running Coach, Swimrun Coach, and the founder of WeRunTrail.com. We were introduced to Jude at the National Running Show, and quickly hit it off. This was quite possibly the most we’ve laughed whilst interviewing someone for the podcast. In this episode, we discuss: - All things trail running including “What is trail?” to tips and tricks, bears, footwear, and every ...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, Laura asks Sam your listener questions on preventing weight gain in the COVID-19 lockdown. To quote Martin McDonald, “You still need a calorie deficit to lose weight. You just probably shouldn’t be in one right now.” He’s right - but avoiding weight gain is totally achievable if you want to. In this podcast, we discuss: What science tells us about weight gain in humans How to establish your personal calorie baseline and take back control of your weight W...
May 01, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 14
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview Jess Piasecki. Jess recently ran 2.25.28 at the Florence Marathon, making her the fastest British female in 2019, and the third fastest UK female of all time. Jess is also a five-time European medallist and was the European U23 XC champion in 2012 and the second fastest female parkrunner. Jess is also a lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Nottingham Trent University and specialises in bone health in female athletes. Jess’ particular expertise...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 13
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, our resident physiotherapist Laura tells you everything you need to know about how to spot, treat, and BEAT plantar fasciitis. In this episode, we discuss: - What the plantar fascia is and how it becomes sore; - Which types of runners are particularly prone to PF; - The worst advice we see on treatment for PF on popular running forums; - Why you won’t always be told to stop running if you have it, and: - Laura’s favourite at-home rehab exercise...
Apr 17, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview one of the world’s leading experts in strength and conditioning for endurance runners: Rich Blagrove. Rich is a Lecturer in Physiology and Programme Director for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University, and a former director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. Rich has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 12 years, including several Olympic and Paralympic run...
Apr 10, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we discuss science’s latest AMAZING breakthrough. Yes, you heard that right. The most intelligent researchers in the world have discovered a revolutionary new treatment that actually makes you live LONGER. This treatment also: Enhances your memory and makes you more creative Keeps you slim and lowers food cravings Protects you from cancer and dementia Wards off colds and the flu, and Lowers your risk of heart attacks and strokes by up to 200%. And if you...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview Keri Wallace, the co-founder of Girls on Hills, and a climber, mountain guide and sky and fell runner. Keri loves the mountains. She’s taken on some mind-blowing running challenges such as running for 10 days non-stop in an attempt to tick off the Bob Graham, Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsay rounds in one single go. (If you don’t know what that means, look it up. Like we said. Mind-blowing.) In our interview with Keri, we discuss: The origin...
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast: we’re going in. We sat down with a stiff gin and tonic last night and shared our thoughts on managing (not optimising) nutrition, movement, sleep and stress in #COVID19. In this podcast, we discuss: How to reevaluate (and potentially reset) your running and health goals in light of #COVID19 Strategies to get to know yourself and your nearest and dearest better to thrive whilst working from home on a new schedule Looking at health and fitness as a dial - ...
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 8
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we chat to Joe and Kim Selby of the 10k Per Day Challenge. We met these guys at the National Running Show in Birmingham earlier this year and LOVED their new initiative, to foster a more active community with some awesome rewards for hitting 10,000 steps per day. We know what you’re thinking: I’m a runner. Why do I need to worry about 10,000 steps per day? Because the pedometer may say 20-40k some days, but if you are a valiant desk jockey or generally s...
Mar 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we interview double Olympian and European silver medallist Eilish McColgan. Eilish is a Scottish middle distance runner who represented Team GB at the 2012 and the 2016 Olympic Games and is on track to represent Great Britain again this summer in Tokyo. We talk with Eilish about her goals for 2020, her biggest inspiration, overcoming injuries, and how she deals with pre-race nerves - and how you can too. (Eilish is a good person to take advice from about...
Mar 06, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we’re tackling a behemoth: running for better mental health. We discuss: Our own experiences with running and mental health, including Laura's past struggle with bulimia and Sam's two-week stay in a mental health clinic in 2009; The positives (and potential negatives) of managing your mental health with running and how we try to do it; What to do when you’re injured and running is your main stress management strategy, and: Tips and resources for helping ...
Feb 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Do you have your hydration on point? In this episode, we chat with Andy Blow from Precision Hydration about all things sweat and hydration. Listen in for evidence-based tips and knowledge to get the best out of your next race and take your hydration game to the next level. Take the Precision Hydration online test for a FREE Individual Hydration Plan here: https://buff.ly/2PeuvTs Note: Endure Stronger podcast listeners can also enjoy 15% off use on their first order of PH electrolytes at https://...
Feb 21, 2020•55 min
This week on the Endure Stronger podcast, we dig into the benefits of strength training and CrossFit Endurance workouts for runners, and whether the case can be made for switching long, slow distance workouts for shorter, more intense sessions in the gym. Our conclusion is decidedly partisan. In a world that can't agree on much these days, we believe both the CFE method and the LSD method are awesome - as long as your movement is high quality, you're injury-free, and you're getting a good amo...
Feb 14, 2020•53 min
Rhys Jenkins is a seasoned ultra marathon fanatic, and owner of Pegasus Ultra Running races. (www.pegasusultrarunning.com) He’s spent the last decade building an impressive resume of ultra running feats, including the Badwater 135 mile ultra in the California desert , the 145 MILE GUCR, 145 MILE KACR and 135 MILE LLRC CANALSLAM as well as a 2,000 mile run across the USA. Rhys has raised over £50,000 for charity and is an ambassador for the Cystic Fibrosis Warriors charity. In recognition of his ...
Feb 07, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Sam and Laura recap their experience at the new #runshow2020, talking about the latest developments in the running community, hot new trends, exciting start ups in run tech, and more.
Jan 31, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
