To round off the week, we are delighted to bring you a special interview with the UK Director for Refugee Support & Restoring Family Links, Alex Fraser. Last June, Alex took on the impressive feat of running 72 miles for the British Red Cross Miles For Refugee challenge, which is equivalent to the common refugee journey made between Syria and Lebanon. Alex chats to us about how he tracked his progress, how he broke down his 72 miles and why this is such an important cause. You have until Jun...
Jun 09, 2023•7 min
Hey guys! If you miss the longer Well Far shows, we have a great podcast to recommend for you today! The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are welcome, from passionate regulars, to runners who struggle themselves to get out the door, and everyone in between. The hosts are the brilliant Erin Azar who became a TikTok sensation when she docum...
Apr 26, 2023•35 min
In today's episode Amy interviews Chrissie Wellington OBE, former professional triathlete, four time world IronMan Champion and now Head of Global Wellbeing at the National Lottery-supported parkrun. Whilst Chrissie remains the world record holder for Ironman distance (completing it in an incredible 8 hours 18 minutes!) she now devotes her life to improving individual and population health and wellbeing, specifically by getting people involved in physical activity. Together Chrissie and Amy comp...
Aug 11, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 43
In our special extended marathon day episode, Amy runs with double Olympic gold medalist Dame Kelly Holmes who chats everything from childhood aspirations, race day mantras and mental health. Following this, we hear from half of Instagram running duo Twice The Health, Emily Keir, about her running journey and how she plans to tackle 'Run to the Stones', a 100k ultramarathon. So kick back and enjoy this double-length episode to see you through the big race day. How to find out more about today's ...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 42
As Amy toes the line of Paris marathon, this week's episode covers the what, and more specifically what not, to do in the week running up to the final challenge. This week's episode is full of tips to hold your nerve and not caving into the Maranoia with Emma Kirk Odunubi, with everything from the Marathon Expo to flat lay photos to ensure you are prepared. We then head out on a final run-chat with the amazing Bryony Gordon* whose own running journey got her sober. It is a reminder to enjoy the ...
Apr 24, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 41
With two weeks to go and mileage under the belt, it’s time to start getting your mind race ready. Starting with the practicalities, Amy shares some preparation techniques from lessons learnt last year. We then head into the studio for some anxiety easing tips from Dr Sarah Vohra aka the mind medic who gives easy and actionable advice to help alleviate fears and doubts before and during your race. We then hit the road with Kate Carter who is running London, her 14th marathon, in a full panda suit...
Apr 17, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 40
For far too long women’s needs have been disregarded when it comes to sportswear design. Our track record in sharing the same platform as men in sports, running and beyond, has similarly disappointing figures. Adidas recognises this and that’s why today they’ve given Amy and the Well Far crew the opportunity to invite on two amazing guests to help us talk through some of the social and technical considerations for women in running, and what the future holds. Our guests for this special bonus epi...
Apr 14, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Anticipating pre-race nerves Amy kicks off this week's episode with marathon pacer Camilla Langlands who, along with her mother, has completed nearly 150 marathons. Together they share inside know-how on exactly what to expect on the day - from what to pack in your clear bag, the best time and place to warm up and exactly how cosy you should get with your pacer. We then step out on a run with Adrienne Herbert and learn about her running journey through success and injury and how to hustle hard w...
Apr 10, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 38
As it hots up to the 26.2, Amy chats all things prehab with Bradley Scanes, who gives us the lowdown on common strains and stresses we experience on our joints and feet and how to avoid these when running. With 80% of running injuries occuring due to running error, Brad explains the strength and conditioning work we can put in leading up to a marathon to save us from injury. In addition to this, Amy runs with Susie Chan, ultramarathon runner and Guinness World Record setter for the longest dista...
Apr 03, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 37
As mileage is dialled down this week, roles are reversed on the run chat with Amy's husband Ted interviewing Amy about her running journey to date, as well as her top tips and tricks. Before this, Amy chats to PT Andy Vincent about why prioritising rest and repair is integral at this stage of training, and how to use an endorphin fix to waylay the dreaded sluggishness. How to find out more about today's experts: Andy Vincent , Instagram: @andyvincentpt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Mar 27, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 36
How does your period affect your running performance? This week, Amy discusses just that as she sets off of on a run with Georgie Bruinvels, researcher into marathons and menstrual cycles for FitrWoman App. Before this, Amy chats to the wonderful Euan MacLennan, Herbal Director of Well Far sponsor, Pukka Herbs, about the importance of balance throughout your marathon training and how herbs can help finetune your performance and sync with your body to improve your journey towards 26.2. How to fin...
Mar 20, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 35
This week's episode is all about cultivating mental fortitude to thrive on your marathon journey. Amy begins by chatting to the founder of Just Breathe and Boys of Yoga, Michael Wong, about the benefits of yoga and how connecting to your breath can help on your running journey. Amy then heads off on a run with Aimee Fuller, a Team GB Olympian snowboarder who will soon be adding the London Marathon to her list of accomplishments. They talk about Aimee’s ascent from childhood gymnast to Team GB sn...
Mar 13, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 34
There's feeling good, and then there's knowing when you're feeling good. This week's episode sees Amy chatting to the founder of health tech company Ithlete, Simon Wegerif, who talks us through heart rate variability (HRV) and how it could be the key to optimising your training. We then pound the pavement with Alice Liveing, three time best selling author and all round health extraordinaire to discuss training for positive gains. How to find out more about today's experts: Simon Wegerif , Websit...
Mar 06, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 33
Why not jog on your wedding day? This week's episode delves into the reasons why we run and the motivation to keep us going. Before heading off on a very inspirational run with PT Esmee Anderson who defied the odds by completing a marathon (and more!) after a paralysis diagnosis that suggested she would never walk again, Amy chats to author and sports nutritionist Anita Bean, uncovering much anticipated answers to what to eat and when to eat it before, during and after training. How to find out ...
Feb 27, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This week Amy chats to LDN Brunch Club's founder Stephen Ajdaidoo and member Francesca Menato about how finding a tribe to run with (and a tasty destination to run to) can help keep you motivated on those all important long runs. We then set off on an inspirational lakeside run with the extraordinary Katie Piper who talks about her running journey, day-to-day life, motivations and a recent stint in uniform. How to find out more about today's experts: Stephen Adjaidoo , Instagram: @stephenadjaido...
Feb 20, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 31
From kitchen floors, to cryo-tanks, this weeks episode sees Amy discuss the ins and outs (mainly the importance) of recovery with celeb PT Dalton Wong before striding out a run with Sophie Radcliffe, aka Challenge Sophie, who takes challenging yourself to the next level. How to find out more about today's experts: Dalton Wong, Instagram: @dalton_wong22 Sophie Radcliffe, Instagram: @challengesophie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 13, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 30
On this week’s episode of Well Far, Amy speaks to Omar and Rory from Track Life LDN who are driven by their passion to bring out the full potential in athletes. They chat about their renowned speed training techniques and breaking down intimidating preconceptions about track running. We then join Laura Hoggins aka 'Laura Biceps' on a jog as we learn about her journey and how today's training struggles become tomorrow's running strengths. How to find out more about today's experts: Rory Knight , ...
Feb 06, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 29
This episode discusses why mileage is only part of the story and the importance of strength training for staying injury free. After some motivation and kit related tips from Amy, we dive into the biomechanics of running with sports scientist Luke Worthington. Amy’s run this week is with Wendy Searle - known for running the Norfolk countryside with a tractor tire in tow - who hopes to break the women's speed record to the south pole in 2020. How to find out more about today's experts: Luke Worthi...
Jan 30, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 28
From hundredths of a second to hundreds of miles, in this episode Amy speaks to two runners from opposite ends of the track on how to factor in training around a busy life. Covering everything from essential core exercises for runners to breastfeeding mid-ultra marathon; friends, food and fuel we chat to Nike athlete and fastest woman in the world Dina Asher-Smith, and long time ultra-runner Sophie Power who triggered a global debate about motherhood and marathons. How to find out more about tod...
Jan 23, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 27
In this episode Amy helps to dispel beginners nerves with essential tips on how to begin your marathon journey on your strongest foot, literally. Starting from the feet up we chat to Emma Kirk-Odunubi about what trainers you need, the importance of footcare, easy stretches and how you can improve your running while brushing your teeth. Then Amy picks the brains of Andy Dixon, Editor of Runner's World magazine, as they pound the pavement for a lunch time run. How to find out more about today’s ex...
Jan 16, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 26
A super chatty season finale for you all with one of Instagram's fittest celebs, Millie Mackintosh. Millie talks about how motherhood shifted her workout goals and how, like many other runners in the past year, was forced to embrace running to get a hit of cardio during lockdown. Since then, her uptake of running has become a key part of finding confidence and comfort in her postpartum body, whilst also enjoying the brief moments of headspace and ‘me time’ in busy mum life. In her words, she’s l...
Apr 18, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Much like your trainers, leggings really are the workhorses of your running wardrobe, and pulling on the wrong pair can really ruin a run. It’s also one of the most common questions asked by the Well Far crew. That's why this week we have enlisted the help of Esther Newman, editor of Women’s Running Magazine, who regularly puts kit to the test, to share her edit on leggings and fits that go the distance. Amy also shares her legging learnings that she’s amassed over the years! Over to Esther to a...
Apr 16, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Thanks for staying with us while we had a little break last week. Today’s episode is well worth the wait. This week we're taking a deep dive into that topic of how female hormones can affect our running. Because although running is there to be enjoyed at any age and life stage, understanding how to tailor our training to suit our life stage, and current hormone levels will help us women truly enjoy the physical and psychological boons of running. Today we tackle some big questions: Should we be ...
Apr 11, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 24
Well Far is taking a short break. In the spirit of practising what you preach, the Well far team and I are taking a short hiatus before coming back for the season finale in two Sundays time. I hope that the last three months of episodes have helped you find your focus and be more aware of how you spend your energy, and actually taking some time to be mindful about where I spend my energy is the reason for this update. Throughout this podcast, I've not shied away from talking about mental health....
Mar 26, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Sharing his running wisdom with the Well Far crew this week is technique analyst coach, author of The Lost Art of Running, and movement guru, Shane Benzie, whose analysed and coached and studied running races five continents to learn from the running styles of some of the most gifted athletes on the planet. Running technique is a much talked about and important part of a runner’s process, but guidance around it can be confusing with mixed messaging and subjectivity getting in the way of informat...
Mar 21, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 21
This week the well far listeners have asked how to help sore hamstrings and how to stretch out tired legs after a long run. So this week we are revisiting the brilliant guided stretch that Chris Magee provided a couple seasons back. You can do this stretch before or after a run, or as a standalone stretch during the week to help your recovery and improve your run. But first, Amy gives us her hot tip of the week….There’s nothing quite like that sense of achievement that you get after hitting that...
Mar 19, 2021•16 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Today, rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of running, Amy talks with presenter, model, runner and all round delightful person Shareefa J about the need for much better inclusivity and diversity in running. We often talk about smashing notions of 'a real runner' and today Shareefa talks us through how she motivates herself to get out the door when confidence is low and how she shows the world that there is no single type of runner. We discuss her many impressive running endeavours includi...
Mar 14, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Rather than recruit an expert this week, to answer your question, Amy takes on the topic that the Well far listeners have pitched and that's: "Where can you find a good free 10k running plan?" Couch 2 5k was many people's new year target this year and many of you are coming up to or have already completed that target, so what next? Training for a 10k is a really great progression from 5k but when you step up the distance and you begin to run that bit further, you'll find that your easy breezy pl...
Mar 12, 2021•8 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Our health has never been more on the radar than it is at the moment, but what can we do either side of falling ill that supports our immune system and our running? Can vitamin C prevent a cold? Is it possible to boost our immune system? And are there times when running can do more harm than good? And, why are people reporting that returning to exercise after COVID is tougher than they ever imagined? To share an expert insight on whether we should hang up our running trainers at the first sight ...
Mar 07, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 17
The questions the Well far crew have asked this week is: “During lockdown I'm struggling to concentrate on my work and so everything is taking longer than normal, which is leaving little time for running. How can I feel more organised and stop canceling my runs?” Helping us get to the bottom of making time to run when life and to-do lists feel overwhelming, is the brilliant Dr Sabina Brennan, health psychologist, neuroscientist, author, and host of the super brain podcast. But first, an update f...
Mar 05, 2021•6 min•Season 4Ep. 16
