Not Another Runner

Not Another Runner

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Not Another Runner episodes

  • 41. Ashley Fraser @my_london_marathon - How Running a Marathon has Transformed Ashley's Life, and why we should never compare! "Each of us have our own journey and that is powerful"
    Today's Epsiode I welcome to the Show Ashley Fraser, aka @my_london_marathon 
    Ashley Fraser who grew up in the Highlands of Scotland. Has moved around and lived in Dubai where she worked as Cabin Crew for Emirates Airline, she was lucky enough to travel the world and see many different place. Ashley moved from Dubai to Melbourne where she lived and worked for three years. She ran her first ever Half Marathon in 2014 and it was the toughest race she has ever ran, she didn’t take up the sport properly then until 2017 when she discovered she had a spot for the London Marathon 2018, and had to get training for her first Marathon, an experience she describes : transformed her life. I related with so many things Ashley had to say during this chat - and I have to read you what she told me about running so in Ashley’s words:
    “For me, running is so much more than putting one foot in front of the other. Running is a mindset, an escape, a challenge, a way to push boundaries, a way to achieve the impossible. When I run, I zone out into my own little world and feel completely at one with myself in those moments. I escape the pressures of modern-day life and it’s just me and the road/trail ahead of me. I am motivated by how healthy I feel when I run, my body confidence and general wellbeing vastly improve. I love being part of an amazing global community where everyone encourages and supports one another. Every runner I see out there on the road or trail inspires me. Everyone has their own story and reason for running and each and every one is an inspiration.”
    I loved reading this - and couldn’t not share her words - Thank you Ashley for taking the time out of your schedule and coming onto the Podcast to share your story with others, your positivity, kindness and enthusiasm is just amazing to witness, and I'm sure everyone listening today will enjoy as much as I got to enjoy chatting with you. 
    Links
    Ashley Fraser
    www.instagram.com/my_london_marathon/
    www.vivination.co.uk/qa-my-running-story-with-ashley-fraser
    Jon Flyn @this_man_runs 55 Challenge
    https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/999then55
    Natalie - Not Another Runner
    www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/
    www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/
    notanotherrunner.home.blog/
    All Other Links: linktr.ee/notanotherrunner
    1 hr 12 min
  • 40. Grant Milestone - Running With Less. The Great Discovery of running with less and gaining more from life - Minimalism, Meditation, Running with Purpose and Epiphanies
    Today’s guest! What an inspiring man Today’s guest is. It lis of course another runner. Someone who has gained so much from running, and only started running 3 years ago like me, today’s guest is Grant Milestone aka run_with_less shares his very personal and inspiring story on transformation, and what running has shown and taught him in his life. We talk about so many topics including his father who inspired him to start running, his happy ‘accidental’ weight loss, as he calls it and avoidance of alcohol for the last 2.5 years which then lead to other healthy habits, his discovery of minimalism and its benefits for his running routine, and his 365 day streak of meditation, mindful running, breath work and his Project 333 as well as much much more.
    Today’s guest has learnt so much from his discovery of running which is why I find it such an incredibly inspiring story that I personally can relate to. I really hope you too feel inspired by today’s guest and his story.
    All Links including Resources from Black Lives Matter: linktr.ee/notanotherrunner
    Links
    Grant Milestone • Marathon Homecoming https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_x6SvhHJEc
    https://www.instagram.com/runwithless/
    linktr.ee/runwithless
    Jon’s 55 day challenge
    www.justgiving.com/fundraising/999then55
    Jon’s Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/this_man_runs/
    Natalie - Not Another Runner
    www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/
    www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/
    notanotherrunner.home.blog/
    1 hr 19 min
  • 39. Katie Tucker @cleancoachkatie Talented Runner, Coach and Personal Trainer, Helping runners become fitter, faster, stronger. Qualifying for Championship Level and Achieving a 3:22 Marathon!

    Today’s Guest is Katie Tucker — aka Clean Coach Katie. Katie is of course another runner, she is also a Personal Trainer and Run Coach, helping Runners become fitter, faster stronger! Interestingly, Katie is a fellow Podcast Host, her Podcast being The Running Hub.

    Katie is a strong and talented runner, today she tells us how she got into running, and progressed in the Marathon, and how a bad Race Experience at London Marathon’s Record Breaking Temperatures in 2018 impacted upon her confidence, but how she was able to come back stronger and then qualify for Championship Level entry at the London Marathon 2019 and how she achieved a 3:22 Marathon PB at that London Marathon in 2019.

    Katie also tells us how she transitioned from being a Project Manager to Coaching other athletes and running, including how she managed full time work and her Personal Trainer Course and then building her business alongside working 4 days a week!

    It was so great being able to catch up with Katie and talking to her about her running story and how she was able to make her dream become a reality. Katie’s passion for running, her job as a coach and her athletes was so evident in this conversation and it was incredibly inspiring and motivating, especially hearing how she has adapted during these times to ensure she is providing what her athletes need.


    Links

    Katie Tucker

    www.instagram.com/cleancoachkatie/

    The Running Hub Podcast

    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-running-hub/id1498194524

    All Other Links: linktr.ee/cleancoachkatie

    Natalie - Not Another Runner

    www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

    www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

    notanotherrunner.home.blog/

    All Other Links: linktr.ee/notanotherrunner


    1 hr 12 min
  • 38. Sahar Khan - Triathlete, Runner, Ultrarunner, 2 x Ironman and Founder of My Finish Line. Passionate and Dedicated Athlete
    This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport. As a Not Another Runner Podcast Listener you can get a 10% discount if you use code: notanother10 [case sensitive] ad their website jaybirdsport.com
    Sahar Khan is a runner, a triathlete and the Founder and Developer of My Finish Line. My Finish Line is a platform where you can upload and download training plans for a distance and/or event, along with tips from real athletes at all levels helping people achieve their goals in fitness and endurance sports. Sahar from Pembrokeshire, West Wale, like myself and a is a fellow Pembrokeshire Harriers club member.
    Sahar started running in 2015, and was very fortunate to be approached the following year for a Charity Spot in the London Marathon. Since then Sahar has gone on to train in Triathlon, completing two Full Ironmans, and a 43 mile Ultramarathon - in Storm Ciara 2020!
    Tune in to hear how Sahar discovered running, and then Triathlon and the World of Ironamn and then Ultra-running, and how she was able to turn her vision of having training plans and tips accessible to athletes of all levels and experience and all for free, via her own website. 
    Links
    Sahar Khan
    www.instagram.com/saharkhankhan/
    My Finish Line
    www.instagram.com/myfinishlineuk/
    www.myfinishline.co.uk/
    Saundersfoot Triathlon
    www.saundersfoottriathlon.com/
    Brecon to Cardiff Ultra
    https://www.runwalkcrawl.co.uk/brecon-to-cardiff-winter
    https://www.runultra.co.uk/Events/Brecon-to-Cardiff
    Natalie - Not Another Runner
    www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/
    www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/
    notanotherrunner.home.blog/
    All Other Links: linktr.ee/notanotherrunner
    1 hr 8 min
  • 4. Laura Jones: 'Brightening the World one person at a time' @lauraellenj

    Laura started running 3 years ago, and has already ran a marathon, and completed an Endure24 event..and is chipping away at her Running Goals, she works incredibly hard between her job, being a mum, blogging for herself and the Bad Ass Mother Runners, and she is also chair of the School Governors - she is super busy but she still gets her training done..and encourages others to get active - always! [see below for the Active Summer Challenge Link].

    Laura is honestly such an inspiring woman - she has a heart of gold, she is so kind and caring and it really shows, she is passionate and this is evident in the Podcast. Laura has some great advice and words of encouragement.  her feed on Instagram is so uplifting, she just puts a smile on my face… I could go on and on... but I’ll skip right to it so you can listen in on the Podcast. 


    Laura's Instagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/lauraellenj/

    Laura's Link Tree:

    linktr.ee/lauraellenj

    Active Summer Challenge:

    https://laurajonesfitness.com/active-summer-challenge/

    Laura's Blog Post for Bad Ass Mother Runner's Blog:

    https://www.badassmotherrunners.co.uk/blog/mumguilt

    Laura's Blog Post: Far from love at first sight:

    https://laurajonesfitness.com/2018/12/08/far-from-love-at-first-sight/

    Natalie

    Not Another Runner:

    Instagram: 

    https://www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

    Blog:

    https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/


    Easy Thrills Podcast:

    https://anchor.fm/easythrills

    My interview with Tom Bell:

    https://anchor.fm/easythrills/episodes/Natalie-Hawkins---Not-another-runner-e488pg


    FlipBelt:

    https://flipbelt.co.uk/

    Use Code: ezthrills10 for a 10% discount until the end of June!






    1 hr 25 min
  • 3. Chris Green: The Road to World Marathon Majors @Chris_X_runs

    Chris started running around two years ago.. in the space of that time he has ALREADY ran 5 marathons, he is well on his way to completing the 6 World Marathon Majors, as he has already completed 3 and he has plans to run New York this autumn and then Boston in the Spring - all being well! He has some very interesting goals he reveals in this episode, so stay tuned to find out what Chris has planned for the future. Chris juggles work and family life with his training, and he still manages to train hard, for that reason he really does inspire me and helps keep me motivated.

     Chris doesn’t take life too seriously - he loves the bants and that’s clear in this podcast…as he says "It's All about Balance" and "Life is too short - YOFLO". 


    Links

    Chris' Instagram 

    https://www.instagram.com/chris_x_runs/

    Coach Matt Rees 

    “What separates the Best from the Rest - is Rest” 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewelshrunner/


    Natalie - Not Another Runner

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

    Blog: https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/


    Easy Thrills Podcast

    https://anchor.fm/easythrills

    Interview with Easy Thrills Podcast 

    https://anchor.fm/easythrills/episodes/Natalie-Hawkins---Not-another-runner-e488pg


    FlipBelt UK

    https://flipbelt.co.uk/

    Use Code : ezthrills10 for 10% discount until 30 June 2019. 






    1 hr 7 min
  • 37. Andrew Fulford - Enthuse Life Podcast Host, non-runner to ultrarunner in 1 year. 85km Ultra on Treadmill "Running to find my best self in every stride and be present in the here and now"

    Today I welcome to the show a fellow Podcast Host Andrew Fulford of the Enthuse Life Podcast, : A Podcast “guided by his untamed enthusiasm for life - sharing stories of guests who are forward thinking, inspiring, passionate in spirituality, wellness and adventure, campaigning and entrepreneurship” and of course a passion for endurance. Basically all of my favourite things!

    Andrew is of course another runner, a newbie runner as he has called himself before.

    Andrew recently undertook an epic challenge: the Home Ultra Treadmill - HUT85k as it became known. Andrew was due to run the Madeira Island Ultramarathon the other weekend, but the event was of course cancelled - given that Andrew felt fit and training had gone so well, he wanted to put his hard work and good fitness to the test.

    He ran the 85 km all on his treadmill at home in his lounge - all to raise vital funds for the Running Charity.

    What to Expect:

    • How and Why Andrew got into running
    • Why he went on to run longer and train for an ultra marathon
    • The Mistakes he made in the lead up to his first Ultra
    • Top Tips he’d give anyone thinking of moving to ultra marathons
    • Andrew’s #WhyIRun
    • What Benefits Andrew has discovered from Running
    • The Enthuse Life Podcast
    • The Homebound Ultra Treadmill 85k
    • The Running Charity - Why he Chose them
    • How he’s coping during current climate
    • Current and Future Goals

    • Links

      Andrew Fulford

      www.instagram.com/andrewfulf/

      www.justgiving.com/fundraising/85k

      All Other Links: linktr.ee/andrewfulford

      The Running Charity

      https://www.therunningcharity.org/

      Madeira Island Ultra-Trail

      https://www.miutmadeira.com/en/

      Ultra-Trail Snowdonia

      https://www.instagram.com/utsrace/

      www.utsrace.com

      Natalie - Not Another Runner

      www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

      www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

      notanotherrunner.home.blog/

      All Other Links: linktr.ee/notanotherrunner

      1 hr 28 min
    • 36. Kieran Alger - @manvmiles Experienced Runner, Ultrarunner "Pushing Boundaries, Aiming High and Achieving Goals" - one of the Runtesters. 112 Half and Full Marathons, 12 Ultras and 100 miler

      This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport.

      As a Not Another Runner Listener you can get a 10% Discount if you use code notanother10 [case sensitive] at their Website jaybirdsport.com


      Kieran Alger, a runner, and ultrarunner popularly known by his Instagram handle @manvmiles is one of the four runners who make up the Run Testers. Kieran is a freelance journalist who over time has fortunately been able to combine his work with his hobby, he tests the latest running merchandise, products and technology and is very knowledgeable when it comes to running gear.

      He is also a very experienced runner, having completed 46 Marathons, 56 Half Marathons, 12 Ultramarathons and a 100 miler and placed in the top 100 runners @ Marathon Des Sables in 2015.

      Kieran is dedicated in pushing boundaries, aiming high and achieving goals and shares his vast knowledge of everything running that he has learnt with others.

      His Blog (see Links below) is an incredible portal to all things running, so if you are looking for the latest tech, shoes, or advice on fuelling, fitness and racing look no further for honest, experienced and detailed advice and information.

      What to Expect:

      • How Kieran began running
      • What made him want to run longer
      • His Marathon Des Sables Experience and why he's reccommend this race
      • His current and future goals 
      • How he is coping during the current circumstances
      • How we can remain motivated despite the current climate, and cancelled events
      • Why in running we have to be kind to ourselves
      • How Manvmiles started
      • Kieran's #WhyIRun
      • The Runtesters

      • Links

        Kieran Alger

        www.instagram.com/manvmiles/

        Blog:

        www.manvmiles.co.uk/

        All links for ManVMiles and The Run Testers:

        https://lnk.bio/rmrK

        Natalie - Not Another Runner

        Instagram:

        www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

        Blog:

        //notanotherrunner.home.blog/

        Facebook:

        www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

        All other links:

        linktr.ee/notanotherrunner


        Marathon Des Sables:

        https://marathondessables.co.uk/

        Laverado Ultra Trail 

        https://www.ultratrail.it/en/ 

        1 hr 10 min
      • 35. Mimi Anderson -@marvellousmimi - Endurance Athlete, Multiple Guinness World Record Holder, “I am capable of a lot more than I think I am” What Motivates and Inspires Mimi.

        This episode is sponsored by Jaybird Sport.

        As a Not Another Runner Listener you can get a 10% Discount if you use code notanother10 [case sensitive] at their Website jaybirdsport.com

        Today’s guest has some incredible achievements to talk about, and I am so honoured to be able to share her story with you. Today’s guest, is of course another runner - nowadays she often calls herself a byclist* as Mimi calls it, as she has fallen in love with cycling. 

        Her CV of Running achievements is incredibly long, and I feel I could never truly justify it with an introduction - but I am going to do my very best: 

        Today’s guest is none other than the Marvellous Mimi - yes - Mimi Anderson, a British Three-time Guinness World Record Holder,  an Ultra Runner who took up running at the age of 36 - and within a very short space of time took on the incredible challenge of Marathon Des Sables - a 250km Race across the Sahara Desert. in 2007 she Completed the epic 6633 in the Arctic - a 352(.64) mile extreme ultra marathon race - where she WAS THE Overall winner & set the course record -at 143 hrs 23 mins. In 2008 Mimi set a World Record running John o’groats to land’s end - running the 840 miles in 12 days 15 hrs 46 mins.

        Mimi completed a Double Comrades in 2009 and was the 1st Female & 4th person to ever achieve this! In 2010 Mimi Set a New Course Record with an incredible time of 28 hours 12 minutes at the 145 mile non-stop race along the Grand Union Canal In 2011 she completed a Double Crossing of Badwater - a 292 mile ultra marathon in Death Valley and became the Female course record holder. completing the 292 miles in 108 hrs (which at the time was the 3rd fastest ever crossing). 

        In 2012 she set a World Record for running 345 miles from Top to Bottom of Ireland, taking her 3 days and 15 hours. some of her other achievements include Spartathlon, and placing 3rd female in the 2011 race and first Brit home, she achieved the Female performance of the Year in 2012 for her fastest crossing of Ireland, Mimi Completed a Double Grand Union Canal Race in 2013 , The 145 mile non-stop race takes place from Birmingham to Little Venice in London. Mimi began the Double from Little Venice running to Birmingham in 31hrs 50 mins then returning with the race from Birmingham back to Little Venice in 36hrs 49 mins. She is the only person to have ever achieved this. 

        Mimi also completed the 135 Mile Cyprus Ultra Marathon, 


        What to Expect

        • How Mimi got into running 
        • How she became non-runner to Ultrarunner within just 18 months, 
        • What drew her to Marathon Des Sables 
        • How she found that experience @ Marathon Des Sables 
        • How she fell poorly during this race, but managed to finish the race still 
        • What drew Mimi to the world of Ultra-running 
        • Mimi’s Grand Union Canal Race - and setting the course record in 2010 28 hours 12 minutes 
        • 6633 Extreme Ultramarathon in the Arctic 2007 
        • Setting the Record in 2008 for the fastest female running form John O’Groat’s to Land’s End [840 miles 12 days 15 hrs 46 mins.] 
        • Running Across America - Mimi’s World Record Attempt - and one of the biggest decisions she has ever had to make 
        • What motivates and inspires Mimi 
        • What Mimi thinks makes up a successful mindset 
        • Beyond Impossible - Mimi’s current book available to order
        •  What does Mimi’s Active Lifestyle look like nowadays 
        • Taking her love for endurance to cycling 
        • Mimi’s Upcoming Challenges
        • 1 hr 23 min
        • 34. Sarah Price @all_these_things_that_ive_run Clinical Psychologist: Coping Mechanisms during Covid 19

          Sarah is of course another runner, a Marathoner, and PMG Athete. She is a wife and mother to two and a clinical psychologist. /

          This episode is a Bonus episode and a special one too, Sarah offers lots of reassuring advice and support for us all during these difficult and uncertain times we currently face with Covid 19 and the present Lockdown we have here in the UK, and the social distancing and isolating rules we experience globally.

          I hope you can find some comfort from this episode, and check some of the resources listed below. Get in touch with Sarah via Instagram, and do show her your support for this episode.

          Thank you Sarah immensely, for your advice, support and your time, during a busy schedule; advice and support which will undoubtedly be of comfort and use to so many of us right now.

          What to Expect;

          • How Sarah got into running
          • Sarah’s Goals this year for her running
          • The Benefits of Routine & Sleep
          • How to remain motivated
          • Coping Mechanisms during these times
          • Benefits and beauty of communication
          • How to support children in distress
          • Journalling
          • Finding your wont tools that work for YOU

          • Resources

            Sarah’s Instagram:

            (Head here and check the Covid 19 Highlight for helpful resources and ways to manage)

            www.instagram.com/all_these_things_that_ive_run/

            PMG Coaching

            https://www.instagram.com/pmgcoaching/

            A range of online educational courses and resources to people with experience of mental illness, from service users to their family, friends and staff;

            https://www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk/

            How To Cope During Covid 19

            https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/novel-corona-virus-covid-19/managing-anxiety/

            A very helpful Article:

            How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis

            by Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap

            https://www.baps.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/03/FACE-COVID-by-Russ-Harris-pdf-pdf.pdf

            Some very helpful resources, including Webinars via the below Page:

            New Zealand Institute of Wellbeing & Resilience

            https://www.facebook.com/NZIWR/

            including the Active Coping Calendar:

            https://www.facebook.com/185460575332199/posts/636157073595878/?d=n

            Natalie - Not Another Runner

            Instagram:

            https://www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

            Blog/Facebook

            https://linktr.ee/notanotherrunner

            1 hr 17 min

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          Not another running podcast! Running Podcast, created by your run of the mill, everyday runner. Join and listen to episodes with me Natalie, "@notanotherrunner" as I chat about all things running,…