Hips and Dips

For episode 30 of the Hips and Dips podcast I am joined by Team Ireland (and former Team GB) Judoka athlete Ben Fletcher ahead of his second Olympics in Tokyo this summer. We discuss dual nationality, training for judo and overcoming a nasty leg break. For more information see the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz

For episode 29 I am joined by Airofit master trainer Sean Coakley to discuss all things breath training and sports performance. With over 25 years experience in breath coaching, a degree in public health and experience of competing in elite football and cycling Sean has so much to offer so I am ready to sit back and learn and hope you can join me. For more details head over to the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz and @airofit_sport

This week was supposed to be the release of episode 29 but unfortunately the interview was cancelled as I was called into the hospital (to do my actual job) just prior to the start. Therefore this week is a bonus Pod featuring highlights from the first series so far. Clips from interviews include; Stuart Lancaster, Kendall Ryan, Frazer Clarke, Omar Meziane, Sarah Collin and Beth Dobbin. Check out the instagram @hips_and_dipz and @mansfieldcurtis for more information.

For episode 28 I am joined by Bath and England rugby star Ruaridh McConnochie. We discuss the Olympics, training and injury at a world cup. Check out @hips_and_dipz and @ruaridhmcc for more information.

This week I am joined my 2021 olympic hopeful Annie Guglia. Annie is a number 1 Canadian Skateboarder who has received plenty of recognition for what she has achieved on and off the board and is a true inspiration for young athletes especially young women. Check out the Instagram page @hips_and_dipz for more details.

This week I am joined by Team GB windsurfer Sarah Jackson. We discuss the sport, being a student athlete and choosing between two sporting paths.

This week I am joined by Rio Olympian Andreanne Langlois who represented Canada in kayaking, a great listen to understand a sport with unnatural movement patterns. Stay tuned till the end for some insightful debate about vaccines and some lions fun!

This week I am joined by Commonwealth Games beach volleyball player Jess Grimson. We discuss her career in elite sport, her ambitions for the future and the sexualisation of her sport. Check out the podcast @hips_and_dipz for more details

For episode 23 I am joined by Team GB DMT (Double Mini Trampolining) athlete Kirsty Way. Kirsty is a British and European champion who has ambitions to one day hold the world title. We discuss injury, psychology and being a student athlete. Check out the Instagram @hips_and_dipz for more details.

This week I am joined by Team GB sprinter Beth Dobbin. We discuss her recovery from near career ending medical adversity and her ambitions ahead of this summer's games.