Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast

Are you free from the toxins of running, exercise and

This episode we are joined by leading sports dietician, author, and runner Renee McGregor

In this episode Renee will share some key insights and thoughts around finding that truly healthy and balanced relationship with food, exercise, and running.

There are loads of essential gems, hard hitting and honest

I hope you come away from this episode with something new and something to think about, and challenge yourself to consider the wider impacts of your actions on social media and such.

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Now a 2.29 Great Britain Marathon runner, running coach, and running space media icon, Becky Briggs sheds light on the marathon, and some of the common key issues within the sport.

Becky talks about her experience overcoming her past eating disorder, and what really allowed her to move past things. Taking her from feeling like she was treading water to feeling strong, powerful, and able to reach her potential.

Becky reflects upon her journey with the Marathon so far, what it has been like training for it, and racing it, and what she has learned from progressing though the levels with it so fast.

Lots of be learned here!

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Kate Axford is a former professional hockey player for Great Britain. But now, she is a runner.

In this episode we discuss all things around her journey and experience in changing sports. Moving from a professional sports player to a regular 9 to 5 worker, whilst still competing at the highest standard.

Kate has sent some shock waves through the sport of athletics as she drops below 16 minutes in the 5k, proving that excellence in running can be achieved with a non running training base.

Kate discusses all things mindset and training in this very insightful and inspiring episode.

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Jess Robson is an ex badminton player turned runner. She shares her experience of finding her best runner self after she turned things around after falling into some of the common runner traps.

Jess is a very inspiring individual whos resillience and perserverance is only admirable. She talks about her journey from overtraining to finding a healthy, enjoyable, and effective balance. And how she healed a toxic, complicated and excersise dependent relationship with food.

There is a wider discussion around the pressures on young girls in sport, in particular within the running community.

Lots of tips, and things to take away from this one!

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Hayley Hemmings @runnerhlh is the National Endurance Manager on track for England Athletics, coach, athlete, and sports enthusiast.

Hayley shares her thoughts around what is needed for a successful athlete coach relationship specifically for female athletes. 

A lot of topics are covered and some food for thought for both athletes and coaches.

There is also some wider discussion of the current set up around nurturing and retaining talent, and analysis of the present situation surrounding the sport of athletics in England. 

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How a Diagnosis of PCOS launched her journey to being an athlete.

Sher Tapang @sher.ravesfitness is a triathlete, PCOS warrior, mother, race director, and manager.

Sher discussed her struggles with the hormonal condition PCOS, which affects between 8% and 10% of reproductive aged women ( WHO), and how she used her diagnosis to fuel her journey to health and happiness.

Sher has taken on a range of endurance races including the 70.3 Ironman and triathlon.

She shares how she motivated herself, and made the journey to being an athlete, and how she continued this despite giving birth. And as someone who holds down a full-time job, is a race director, and mother she shows us all how commitments don't have to hold us back from.

And as our first guest from the Philippines there is some wider discussion around some new and different challenges, especially those specific to being female.

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Fitter, Faster, & Happier presents: Natasha Phillips @natasharuns to share her three year journey to becoming an ASICS sponsored world class athlete.

Natasha is a Covid runner baby boomer and has since set a European U20 record in the Half Marathon, and run the fastest time by any 18 year old female in the world this year. Not only is she a phenomenal rising star of the half marathon, she holds 5 UK number ranking spots ranging from the 5k to the HM, and is the Scottish champion over the 10k, 10miles, and Half Marathon.

Natasha shares her passion for the sport, how it started, her reflections on running so far, her training style, and thoughts around what allowed her to make huge improvements in performance in only a short time.

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Lauryn Davey ( Instagram @laurynlouisedavey) is a Welsh Heptathlon Champion, Commonwealth Games qualifier, medical student, social media influencer, vegan and so much more.

In this episode she shares her journey to becoming a heptathlete and how she got to the level she is at despite several hurdles including financial, and logistical challenges.

Lauryn talks about her struggles with chronic pain following the Covid vaccine, and how this is and has impacted her athletic career.

And we branch out into a wider discussion where Lauryn shares her views around finance, social media, and the current state of the sport.

Lauryn has incredible mental strength and is a total go- getter , which has served her well. She also makes many great and very insightful points throughout the episode. You will definitely come away feeling inspired and with a lot to think about!

Enjoy ;)

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Welcome to Season 2!

Your feedback from season 1 has been taken on board and this season we will be hearing from a wider range of athletes, and ages!

The first dozen guests are confirmed - watch the video to see who they are :)

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All the best for the week ahead! Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy!

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British Champs 1500m womens Preview!

Unfortunately I went out in the evening, planned on watching the heats on catch up but turns out it is not yet available on catch up so I did my best!