Not Another Runner

Scott Jenkins, is a Welsh ultrarunner from Penarth, now based in London.

Scott is an Operation Smile Uk And Squirrel’s Nut Butter ambassador, he has been a guest and speaker at the Notional Running Show and has raised money for different charities over the years including Operation Smile.

He is the brother to Rhys Jenkins who was a guest on Episode 29 of the Podcast.

He has an incredible List of running achievements, which could never be justified by an introductions, however - here are just a couple;

Scott and Rhys and their friend also completed 2,000 miles across America from Boston to Austin to raise money for different charities which was actually, technically one of their first ultra marathons - and furthest distance to date.

Scott, like his brother has completed the Grand Canal Slam which includes

145 mile Grand Union Canal Race, 145 Mile Kennet & Avon Canal Race and the 130 Mile Leeds -Liverpool Canal Race - achieving the Grand Canal Slam.

He and his brother have ran across Iceland - 250 miles.

He became the first Welshman to complete the MOAB 240 Mile in Utah, a 240 mile footrace through desert, canyons, rock, and two mountain ranges.

Excitingly, this year Scott has now qualified for Badwater 135 - the second Welshman to qualify - second to his Brother Rhys.

Both Rhys and Scott have achieved so much in their running careers, and have raised a very respectable amount of money for charity, they are both so very kind and supportive and a credit to the Running and Ultra Running Community.

What to Expect:

LINKS

Scott Jenkins

instagram.com/scottjjenkins/

operationsmile.org.uk/

MOAB 240

http://www.moab200.com/

Badwater 135

www.badwater.com/

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Instagram:

instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

All Other Links

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Today’s episode - is an everyday runner who has quickly turned to elite. 

After a low period in her life in 2018 - today’s guest started running in order to have something to focus on, she trained for her first half Marathon - the Robin Hood Half Marathon, jut 6 weeks out - and went on to achieve a 1:24! 84 minutes In her first half Marathon!!

Today’s guest is Samantha Harrison, who recently placed 2nd at the British Half Marathon Championships, @ The Official Big Half, achieving a 71 minute Half Marathon and has been selected for the World Half Marathon Championships where she will represent Great Britiain. And all, after just two years of running, and only having had a coach for 6 months!!!

Sam is a full time dental nurse, working on her feet all day from 8 until 6, and is just 25 years old. Alongside her full-time job she is currently training at an elite level, normally twice daily and 7 days a week, taking a rest day once a fortnight maybe.

Sam is incredibly busy, and bless her she found the time to have a conversation just 2 weeks after the Big Half, now because of the crazy schedule Sam lives by - we recorded this chat whilst she was in the bath - because when you work the number of hours Sam does, and train like she does - every second and every minute counts…. Poor Sam hadn’t even eaten when we chatted - this was a Monday evening @ 8pm, and Sam needed to eat and was up again the following morning at 5 am to train again - So I thank you Sam again for taking the time to chat with me so that everyone can hear your incredible story!

I must stress again - that Sam is just two years into her running career! It is absolutely insane - how well Samantha has done already, and it is so clear that Sam faces an incredible career ahead and I wish you all the very best in the World Half Marathon Championships, and for your future career!

What to Expect in this episode:

Samantha Harrison 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/samanthaharrison95/

Jaybird Sport

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www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/

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www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

George Spenceley AKA @Fitcetera is a keen runner, and exercise enthusiast, who’s practiced Crossfit. George is an ambassador for Jaybird Sport, Endurance Europe, Westlab Salts, and Compex UK, she is also a Runner for the SD Run Crew. George took up Running in 2008, she initially juggled both Running & Crossift. She’s currently taken a break from the latter in order to focus purely on her running, and dedicating the required time to strive for her goals. George is an incredibly driven and goal orientated woman, she clearly works hard with any endeavours she sets herself - and she really is an inspiring and motivating individual. Her curiosity and thirst for knowledge is both refreshing and admirable. George is such an amazing person - she is both kind and supportive and I wish George all the success in the years to come. 

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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Fitcetera - George Spenceley

 Instagram: www.instagram.com/fitcetera/ 

Blog:  fitcetera.co.uk

All other Links:  https://linktr.ee/fitcetera 

Resources - Managing Mental Health 

 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ 

https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/ 

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ 

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/coronavirus 

Natalie - Not Another Runner 

www.instagram.com/notanotherrunner/ 

notanotherrunner.home.blog/ 

www.facebook.com/notanotherrunner/

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James started running four years ago when he started getting into the gym to improve fitness, and keep in shape. Inspired by his friend, who was training for a Marathon - he signed up for his first Marathon just six months into running and went on to Run London Marathon in 2016.

James has run 6 marathons to date, and he tells us in this episode what works for him in Marathon Training, including the do’s and don’t’s to Marathon Training, and Race Day. We talk about his progress in the Marathon, and his ability to be self-motivated and the goals he has set himself. We talk about the importance to enjoying life, and not taking training too seriously, and how brilliantly inclusive Park Run is - and why we ought to get down to a Park Run. Mental Health and well-being is a strong topic in this chat, and James reminds us how we are the only one truly responsible for our own happiness.

James, not only is he a talented runner - but a brilliant character, he is charismatic, hilariously funny, and has a heart of gold - this is a fun episode, not to be missed!

Links

James Shoulder aka shoulder_runner

https://www.instagram.com/shoulder_runner/

Natalie - Not Another Runner

Instagram:

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

Blog:

https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/

Jon, who is a previous guest of the Podcast (episode 5) is back to catch us up with his recent escapades. It includes much running, gym-going, and a crazy challenge.

Jon will be "Running Home for Christmas" - he will be completing a Running Advent Challenge. Running 1 mile on December 1st, 2 miles on December 2nd, until 25 miles on 25th December. The total mileage for the challenge will be a total of 325 miles. He will need to complete 12 days of 13+ miles, 5 days of 20+ miles. He will see his highest weekly mileage double! The challenge is epic, and he is raising money for a worthwhile cause: Trinity Winchester in Jon's local area, where they support and address the affects of homelessness to offer solutions, hope and choices.

Take a listen to some of Jon's brilliant escapades during these past few months, including a near miss with an electric fence, wheelie bin Wednesdays, Wiggle Wednesdays, cross trainer hacks, attempting home made world records. There's much nonsense to keep you entertained in the busy build up to Christmas. So relax, enjoy and make sure to support Jon. 

Jon's Running Home For Christmas Fundraising Page: 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/running-home-for-christmas

Jon's Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/this_man_runs/

Natalie - Not Another Runner

Instagram:

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

Blog:

https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/

Today's guest is Liz Warner, a 29 year old woman with a major mission. Liz has challenged herself to complete 30 Marathons before she turns 30 in June 2020, but not only that - she created this mission: Run to Reach. Running the Marathons in different locations across the World and raising money for local charities, supporting women-focussed NGO's in each of the countries. In her words she's "Helping locally by running globally."

Liz does not class herself as  fast runner, and her purpose and her #WhyIRun is far more profound than chasing times and PB's, striving for calm: for a peaceful flow of mind, Liz states "it's far more than putting one foot in front of the other."

By the end of the mission Liz will have completed marathons in 30 different locations including Western Sahara, Guatemala, Mongolia, Sierra Leone, Chile, and Antarctica,

When Liz Thought up this idea and challenge - she was on her honeymoon, and hoped to continue working freelance to fit in with the project. Liz has since had to take time out of work as the mission has required her time and dedication. Despite completing 14 Marathons this year and travelling across the world, and to some remote and less developed countries and areas of the world, the hardest and most demanding part of the project for Liz has been the administrative side of this mission; the work required to liaising with all 20 different NGO's and organising flights, accommodation and everything that goes with the logistics required to support this mission and make it possible.

If you aren’t convinced yet to support Liz and her mission and her goal of raising $100,000 - then please listen to Liz’ story;  what motivates and inspires her. Towards the end of the show I ask her for three pieces of advice to give to others to take away in life - something that we should all listen to. And remember you can say YES to a crazy idea, you will never know where it may take you in life. 

Links

Liz Warner

https://www.instagram.com/runtoreach/

http://runtoreach.com/about/

To donate: https://fundly.com/runtoreach

https://www.facebook.com/runtoreach/

Natalie - Not Another Runner

Instagram:

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

Blog:

https://notanotherrunner.home.blog/