Your cooldown is an integral part of training and one runners often overlook. This 10 minute stretch is the perfect accompaniment to any running session. It's a standing session so great after an outdoor run and perfect to tack onto the end of any training sessions and runs. Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfar For your 30 day free trial head to https://aurofit.co using discount code: WELLFAR (will also work lower case). You get 30 days for free plus 20% off once your trial expires....
Apr 22, 2020•11 min•Season 3Ep. 5
**Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before UK lockdown. We're taking all the steps to look after the health and safety of the WELL FAR gang and guests** Sports bras have so often been the thorn in many runners' side's and it is often regarded as a pain and discomfort that you've just got to put up with. This episode Amy talks to Mari Thomas, founder of Maaree whose background in sports bra testing led to the founding of her (almost) eponymous women's sportswear brand - MAAREE. Over the cours...
Apr 19, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This week we are kicking things off with a sweaty outdoor hill sprints session - if you’ve felt too nervous to try speed-work in the past, simply hit play and let the Auro team coach you through the session. You'll need to find a slope somewhere outside to perform your hill reps. Although tough, incline work is among the best ways to train both power and endurance into your lower body. It’s a goody and you’ll really feel your legs at the end! Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfar For...
Apr 15, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Setbacks are a part of life, but if you're smart about it, you can run through them, leaving your frustrations as a distant memory or at the door. Back again from Season two is founder of Athlete in mind, expert coach and sports psychologist - Andy Cohen-Wray. Andy talks us through how to recalibrate and keep motivated when the goal posts have moved (or have been removed altogether). Andy and Amy run us through various tips and tricks in how to become more resilient runners by changing your outl...
Apr 12, 2020•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to the first installment of the Well Far Workouts! You guys loved the stretch sessions last season but told me you wish they weren’t at the end of the shows. You also said that you’d like some audio coaching that didn’t just stretch your mind and muscles but your fitness too. So now, as well as your weekly expert interviews, I have partnered with Auro, a leading home and outdoor fitness app, so you get a weekly audio session too. Together, we bring you audio sessions designed to complime...
Apr 08, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
From the age of 10 Megan Judge battled eating disorders. During this time she often used running as a way to control her weight, however, when she plummeted to only 5st and was told running might cause a heart attack she knew something had to change. She was told that she would never run again and yet it was running that ended up saving her. With an impressive number of marathons, half marathons, 5k and 10 ks under her belt Megan talks us through exactly how running has motivated her to stay hea...
Mar 01, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Over from Monaco and out for a run around Holland Park is the amazing Paula Radcliffe. With achievements including European and World champion, 3 times London marathon completer, and world record holder of 16 years Paula and Amy discuss everything from running pre, post and during pregnancy to recovering from the mental and physical pain of injury, to her relationship with running since retiring (spoiler alert - it's a good one!). We also talk about her motivations behind Families on Track and w...
Feb 23, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week we take a riverside Jog with The Runner Bean's Charlie Watson - Qualified Dietician and Nutritionist, 12 time marathon runner, holder of the 6 star finisher medal, and Author of cook eat run. Drawing on (plenty) of personal experience Charlie chats about what inspired her running journey and what kept her going through the tough beginner battles, weight gain and marathon training and what to eat when you run to you know that you are fuelling right. To vote for Well Far to win the Liste...
Feb 16, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 15
With Mick (Laura's dog) in toe, this week Amy discusses the value of maintaining a healthy routine in the midst of a very busy, jet-setting schedule, with lady of the moment, Love Island's Laura Whitmore! Between hot yoga and running, South Africa and the UK, we learn of Laura's running beginnings and fitness routines with the overarching message of "balance is key". From body confidence and being in the public eye to running with the Olympic flame, this episode is about exercise for happiness w...
Feb 09, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Coming in hot from the streets of central London (sorry for the honking) to keep you company on your long run this week is none other than the voice behind Smooth Radio’s The Breakfast Show, TV presenter, and fellow podcaster - Jenni Falconer. From humble starts to 3.30 finishes, Jenni talks about how to balance running with a busy schedule, staying motivated when your daily alarm is set at 2:30 am and running pre, post and during pregnancy. To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Awar...
Feb 02, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What is mental performance? As runners we tend to focus on the physical, but often it's your mental strength that can make the difference. Helping us wrap our heads around that extra 1% is Andy Cohen Wray, founder of Athlete in Mind - the mental performance programs directed toward the everyday athlete and olympian alike. Andy, who’s journey began after a series of mental health and consequential health issues following PTSD from his time in the force and the death of his brother, explains some ...
Jan 12, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Cross Training - its that arms and legs elliptical thing right? Wrong. So many of us hear cross training and the image that comes to mind is that funny machine in the gym but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Here to dispel this rumour once and for all is PT, cross training and TRX fanatic, co-founder of Equilibrium and trainer to the stars: Niko Algieri. Starting with the basics of Cross-Discipline-Training, strength and resistance training and what on earth can you do with a TRX. Niko e...
Jan 05, 2020•56 min•Season 2Ep. 11
72% of women say they never received any education regarding exercise and their menstrual cycle, and yet 1/3 of women survey said they hadn’t trained because of it. So what is the link between period and performance? And can our hormones affect our training? Today we are talking with Dr Anita Mitra, aka The Gynae Geek, who is opening up the conversation and helping us to get to grip with our hormones. Stay tuned for this weeks cool down flow, which is with the masterful Chris Magee (back by popu...
Dec 29, 2019•56 min•Season 2Ep. 10
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote What's the best thing to do to improve your speed in a good 5k or 10k? How to adapt for different distances? Variety is key, but how do I actually implement it? Telling us all her training secrets this week is the world's fastest female Parkrun runner and Saucony UK and GB athlete Charlotte Arter. From repping cumbria to repping GB, Charlotte talks us through her running journey, the ...
Dec 22, 2019•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Gut health has shot to the forefront of public consciousness of late, but what does that mean for you? Can improving your gut health actually improve your running performance? What even is gut health anyway? Talking all things "you are what you digest" is the Gut Health queen herself, Dr Megan Rossi. From eating yourself healthy, to analysing the interplay between exercise and gut hea...
Dec 15, 2019•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote The 'dread'mill has long been the nemesis of many runners but with a recorded 82% increase in the inclusion of treadmills within classes around London, this week we are discovering the beauty of indoor running and how to capitalise on treadmill training. Helping us get comfortable in the new (for some) terrain is the treadmill training developer at Equinox, Founder of Precision Run an...
Dec 08, 2019•59 min•Season 2Ep. 7
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Is a six pack truly the shining emblem of fitness and health? This week we get to the bottom of the six pack mystery: will running actually give you abs? Do you need visible abs to be a good runner? And how important is training your core for running performance anyway (turns out very!)? Guiding us through both the chat and strong cool-down stretch at the end is the brilliant Shona Ve...
Dec 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? Today, Amy talks to inspirational author Christopher McDougall who penned the book that shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong and how to unlock that potential. We learn of the reasons that provoked the writing of this inspirational read, now followed by 'Running Wi...
Nov 24, 2019•54 min•Season 2Ep. 5
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote We have learned time and time again that improving strength is a great way to improve your running, but if you don't have access to a specialised running PT, how do you do this, and how do you know that you are doing it right? Cutting the mustard of the boutique fitness world and helping us to get to the crux of what exactly HIIT and functional training is, is F45 gym co-owner Haydn E...
Nov 17, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Plant based and vegetarian diets are on the rise, but what does this life choice (should you choose to take the leap) mean for your running performance? Do we actually need meat to perform well in sport? What exactly is it that is making more and more professional athletes make the switch? Will I need to use supplements? And how to make sure you don’t end up deficient? Back from seaso...
Nov 10, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Our world is inundated with tech and the running world is no exception. But with so much run tech out there how do you know which gadget, app, watch or tracker is right for you? Fitness Tech Journalist and all round running enthusiast Kieran Alger talks us through the basics of which watch is right. From preserving battery life, to what and what not to track for beginners and seasoned runners alike; this episode is packed full of insight and tips to help you find the best run-tech for you, helpi...
Nov 03, 2019•48 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Want to sign up to a race, but not sure where to begin? So often signing up to a race, be it 5km or a marathon, is the start of your running journey, but it can be a daunting prospect: Am I runner-enough to enter a race? When should I start training? What should I do, or not do to avoid injury? What should I do differently for different distances? How hard to push and how soon? Even simply overcoming the 60 minute mark on a run. This week's expert guest is Anthony Fletcher, founder of One Track ...
Oct 27, 2019•53 min•Season 2Ep. 1
To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Award, please visit: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Whether you are just starting out, or here to PB, Well far is the weekly running podcast helping you to go the distance. From tracking your runs to syncing the miles to your menstrual cycle host Amy Lane - fitness expert, runner and digital editor at Women's Health - has got you covered. Each episode comes equipped with current running news that you can use, expert interviews, and a W...
Oct 20, 2019•42 sec
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 ...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 14, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 08, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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...
Mar 31, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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...
Mar 24, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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 17, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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 10, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
