In the final instalment of our series, Jamie and Chris are finally, officially friends!

It’s now been eight days since the marathon and some runners might be thinking about getting back out there, but please remember this isn’t for everyone. Recreational runners should wait a day per mile run (so 26 days) before their next long run, to ensure the body has time to properly recover.

Our hosts talk about other forms of exercise to ease yourself back in - from walking to yoga, Chris admits he’ll be favouring swimming over running for a while, and we learn both are big fans of a massage.

We hope you’ve enjoyed listening!

For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://thecalmzone.info/3GYx86G

On today’s episode, Jamie and Chris are discussing one of the biggest sacrifices that comes with training for a marathon - your social life. With months dedicated to training, close relationships can require reinvestment and reconnection once the big day is done.

Chris talks us through the sacrifices he made for rugby, all the way back to 8 years old, and how he’s juggled training with a young baby. While Jamie opens up about social anxiety and the importance of spending time with loved ones.

Now you have some time back on your hands, make sure you reach out and enjoy the company of friends and family again - it can do wonders for your wellbeing!

For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/41ISAof 

Don’t throw those trainers away! Today’s chat is all about keeping fit post marathon and the benefits that exercise can have on our mental health.

Exercise can, and should, be enjoyable even without a medal at the end of it, and combining socialising with sport could be the key to consistency - whether it’s joining a running club or rediscovering old team sports you once loved, it can keep you accountable and is a great way to meet new people, too.

Our hosts are reminiscing on their favourite sports from their school days (who knew Jamie was a record javelin thrower?), setting smaller, achievable goals, and Jamie has grand plans to swim the Channel… stay tuned!

For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/3MVfoN6 

After months of marathon training, you’re probably thinking about all the spare time you’re going to have now it’s over. In this episode, Jamie and Chris share their favourite pastimes and some top tips on how to fill the void left behind.

 Whether plotting up on the sofa to binge-watch a new box set, or taking time to meditate and keep a clear mind, time to yourself is so important to decompress after such a huge challenge and achievement.

 Plus, the guys discuss why the placebo effect is no bad thing, switching off from our screens, and Chris’ next challenge - spoiler, it’s a biggie!

For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/3ooJ5vV

Today we’re talking food - from the anti-inflammatory ingredients your body needs to repair torn muscles, to maintaining positive eating habits after the marathon.

Our hosts discuss the importance of acclimatising after a high-intensity challenge, mood-boosting foods that could help you beat the blues, and a very questionable spag bol recipe favoured by Chris in his rugby days! 

Meanwhile, Jamie lets listeners in on some of his biggest food vices, including ‘pink fishy yogurt’... and Chris reveals what he’ll be indulging in after the big day.

For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/3LdcemU

A few days after taking part in a big physical activity is when the dust can really start to settle on what you have achieved (or what you think you haven’t achieved), and the post marathon blues can properly kick in. Chris has experienced this many times when playing for his club and country, with people seeing on a global scale if he hasn’t performed to his best ability.   

In this episode, Chris and Jamie provide advice on how to handle feeling lost and wondering what you should be doing with your life now the thing you’ve been working so long for has come to an end. 

Mental health is so important and just talking to someone who may have gone through a similar experience, like running a marathon, will be incredibly helpful in managing your current state of mind and to come out of it feeling more positive. Listen in to hear other techniques that both Chris and Jamie have implemented when they have had similar feelings… plus some secret nipple cream tips.

 For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

 If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/3GXTvcl

After any intense exercise, it is often after two days that the muscle pain really starts to kick in. Known as DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness), Chris knows this pain all too well from his time as an international rugby player. Luckily for listeners, he has all the best tips to combat this and get you on your way to walking normally again!

 From having luxury massages with arnica to the basics of an Epsom Salts bath, all the best tricks and techniques are covered. Just maybe stay away from drinking the Epsom Salts, something Jamie reveals he has some unenjoyable experience in…

 For more information about Wiggle and this podcast series, please visit their dedicated blog at www.wiggle.com/guides/daily-dose. 

If your running group, club or crew wants to be a CALM Community, get advice on how to support your members with CALM’s vital resources, support the charity’s incredible work and get one of the funky neon orange running tops Jamie mentions, then sign up here - https://bit.ly/3ooVtfD

Renowned podcaster, Jamie Laing, and ex-England rugby captain, Chris Robshaw, have come together to create a new show for post-marathon listening. In partnership with sports retailer, Wiggle, and charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), the podcast tackles the post-marathon blues (a feeling centred around a lack of self-worth or focus after completing this significant challenge) and helps runners through the post-race slump. 

Prioritising their mental recovery as much as their physical, the show helps listeners create an ‘always up for it’ mentality. And to keep dopamine levels high, real-life anecdotes from Jamie and Chris’ careers give listeners useful advice and a good laugh at the same time.

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