Hips and Dips

For episode 11 I am joined by Team GB bobsledder and University of Bath student Adam Hames. We discuss his rise in the sport, his plans for the future and funding in sport.

For episode 10 I am joined by Team GB hockey player Rhys Smith ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. We are discussing his path to international success, training for a delayed Olympics and improving diversity in his sport.

For episode 9 I am joined by ex British champion and world championship medal winning gymnast Luke Strong. We discuss his career and road to recovery from one of worst sport injuries I have ever heard off. This interview was cut slightly short due to technical issues but Luke was still fantastically insightful.

For episode 8 I am joined by National League hockey goalkeeper Aurora Mears. A player, coach and charity fundraiser. Who offers great insight into areas of sport where strength and conditioning needs improving.

It's begining to look a lot like Christmas... This week all my guests from series one so far are back for a festive edition. Discussing what competing is like around the Christmas period as well as having some Christmas fun. Featuring Charlotte Frazier, Dominic McGeekie, Joanie Goss, Thomas Nixon, Simone Ming and Sarah Collin.

For epsisode 6 I am joined by former team GB Modern Pentathlete Sarah Collin. Having competed at the national, european and world stage whilst obtaining a master's degree from the University of Bath, we sit down to discuss her early retirement from elite sport and events which lead to that decision. *** Warning this podcast contains topics some people may find destressing ***

For episode 5 I am joined by Simone Ming. A world champion in calisthenics and ninja warrior finalist. We will discuss competing at the highest level, the benefits of body based exercise and being a plant based athlete

For episode 4 I am joined by Tom Nixon a hockey player, coach and umpire. Tom has been on a long road to recovery following a patella fracture in 2019 and we will review this from a physical and psychological perspective as well as comparing injuries as a player vs a coach.

For Episode 3 I am joined by Joanie Goss a respected physiotherapist and Athlete. Who will offer interesting comparisons between physiotherapy with sports teams both side of the Atlantic.

For episode 2 I am joined by Dominic McGeekie, an ex professional rugby player who offers some interesting insights into the world of championship rugby as well as injuries and evaluating the role of sport in your life. Dom played for John Fisher, Cardiff Met and London Scottish.