Marathon Medic

On this episode I’m joined by Dr Anjali Mahto. Anjali is a consultant dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible. We’re chatting about skincare for physically active individuals including sweat-related acne, reducing the risks of skin cancer and advice for checking moles.

On this podcast episode I’m chatting with sports podiatrist, Ian Griffiths. We discuss the role of podiatry in running, misconceptions related to foot health and injury, and of course…running shoes!

On the final episode of this series I'm chatting with Jess Anyan-Brown. Jess is a travel and culture blogger and she shares her experiences on her blog 'road2culturedom'. We're chatting about some of the best places to explore on foot, both in the UK and abroad. 

On this episode I’m chatting with Mark Callaghan, an endurance athlete and coach based in Uganda. Mark has a passion for running, travel and social change. He has set up projects including Sport for Africa, which aims to support community sports projects through sustainable funding, and Run Kapchorwa which promotes Kapchorwa as a leading destination for sport tourism. Mark documents his experiences on his blog, Adventures in Running.

On this episode I’m chatting with Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock, an emergency and expedition doctor. We discuss some of the health risks associated with more extreme running events including heat exhaustion, altitude sickness and exercise-associated hyponatremia.

On the first episode of this series I'm chatting with Sam Heward. Sam is the co-founder of Ultra-X, a multi-stage ultramarathon series that has events around the globe. We discuss how Ultra-X started, the benefits of multi-stage ultras and what to expect at Ultra-X events.

On the final episode of this series I'm chatting with Sarah Place, a running coach, 3:19 marathoner and ultra-runner. We chat about how to select which races to sign up to, how best to prepare and train for ultramarathons and the essential things to pack in your running vest.

This week I'm chatting with Dr Laureen Jacquet, a junior doctor, running coach and personal trainer. Laureen shares how she started running and the value of running whilst at medical school. We also discuss finding your why, overcoming 'Runner's Ego' and staying motivated.

On this episode I chat with Olga Stignii, a personal trainer and ultra-runner. Olga shares how she became a personal trainer, her experience of finishing as 10th female at Ultra Trail Cape Town in 2019 and tips for individuals beginning their running journeys. 

On this episode I chat with Cassandra Vine who, rather than going from Couch to 5k, went from Couch to two marathons in two weeks. We chat about why pace doesn't matter, the challenges of running at a slower pace and how running in mixed ability groups is more than possible.