Owen Gayle is an ultra runner, calisthenics specialist and a former professional MMA fighter. In this episode he talks about his experiences in different sports and how he continues to push himself to his limits. We talk in depth about Owen's long term experiment with fruitarian bodybuilding, and the impact this had on his body. Both in terms of asthetics and health.

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Owen - @owenoggayle

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy

Talking Fit - @talkingfitpod

Adam Daniel is an international fitness presenter and educator. He has worked as a strength and conditioning coach for the RFU (Rugby Football Union), having had England trials himself. He was ranked 5th in the world as a junior 400meter hurdler. And he now represents Gret Britain as an age group cyclist. 

In this episode we look at how you can benefit from making your training 3 dimensional, by training in multiple planes of motion. We debunk some myths that surround functional training, and look at how you can incorporate more 3 dimensional exercises into your own training.

Find more from us:

Adam: @adamdanielmba

Paul: @paulrosept & paulrosept.com

Luke: @zen_anatomy & zenanatomy.com

Talking Fit: @talkingfitpod

Simon James is the founder of Run the Wild, who are on a mission to get people "exploring places, not running races".

In this episode we talk about Run the Wild and the various trail running events they run. We compare trail running with road running. Look at how running poles can help you perform better on the trails. Simon shares some of his great running experiences, including Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB) and Marathon des Sables.

Find more from us: 

Simon: @runthewilduk & runthewild.co.uk

Paul: @paulrosept & paulrosept.com

Luke: @zen_anatomy & zenanatomy.co.uk

Talking Fit: @talkingfitpod

Sports psychologist, PhD student, gym owner, elite boxer, ultra runner. These are just a few of the things under Shakiba Moghadam's belt. Oh, and you reached the interrogation phase on season 5 of channel 4s 'SAS who dares wins'. 

In this episode we talk ultra marathons, resiliance, boxing, making fitness programs work for a range of personalities and SAS who dares wins. Shakiba is incredibly open and honest, and she has endless stories to tell. In this episode she gives her honest, first hand account of the circumstances surrounding her controversial withdrawal from SAS who dares wins. 

Find more from us:

Shakiba - @shakiba_moghadam

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy

All things Talking Fit - @talkingfitpod

Scared of heights? Climb mountains. Hate the cold? Go to the north pole. This is the approach Shadi Ganjavian-Connor takes to life. She is constantly undertaking extreme challenges to aid various social and scientific causes. Once she's done, she faces her fear of public speaking. Standing on stages in front of schools and businesses, inspiring them to do the same! 

In this episode we speak to Shadi about her various challenges, and the causes she supports though them. We discuss her training routine, and she shares her knowledge on how we can all go about facing our own fears.

Find more from us:

Shadi - Team GC on facebook

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy 

Tom Bryant and Ed Singleton aren't elite athletes. They both work office jobs, and until recently lived fairly sedentary lifestyles. A few weeks of couch to 5k has changed that, they're now both keen runners.

In this episode they share their experiences from start to completion of the couch to 5k program and beyond. We discuss the big progressions you can make in a short space of time, and have a look at injury prevention and management. The guys share things they've learned which will help you keep going and get the most out of the program. We explore what comes next, and Luke and I offer our expertise in taking the next steps.

Keep up to date with us:

Tom: @bryant1003

Ed: @ed_singleton

Paul: @paulrosept

Luke: @zen_anatomy

Emily Turnbull is a highly experienced personal trainer, based in the Lake District. Shes also a mum of two young boys. In this episode we discuss pre and post natal fitness, as well as things you can do to stop your fitness from plumeting, as family becomes a major part of your life and time becomes more precious. 

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Emily: @evolvefitness_emilyturnbull

Paul: @paulrosept

Luke: @zen_anatomy

For over 30 years, Apex sports has served the running, hiking and endurance community as a brick and mortar running shoe store offering bespoke advice to all their customers. In this episode, we discuss what to look at with a shoe fit, the bigger budget brands VS the lesser-known brands and getting that all-important bang for your buck when purchasing your next pair of running shoes. We also tap into Ryan Spencer’s experience of running larger distance events including the iconic Comrades ultra-marathon, Thames Path and Grand union canal race as well as the preparation required to tackle multi-day endurance events.

Keep up with us:

Ryan - @apexsportsbucks

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy 

Damien Clayton is a pro cyclist riding for team RIBBLE weldtite, until recently he was an architech. In this episode we look at Damiens meteoric rise from a woefully underprepared amateur, riding London to Brighton. To winning his first UCI race. We discuss mindset, sacrifice and life as a full time athlete. We explore elitist attitudes in cycling and what Damiens doing, now the 'Tour of Britain' has been cancelled.

Find more from us:

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy

Damien - @damienreissclayton

Lots of people take on challenges. Long runs or bike rides. Treks that last days or weeks. A very small number take it even further and attempt things like climbing Everest. Suzanne Turner isn't like other people, she takes things even further. Suzanne is taking on the "Adventure Challenge". She aims to set a world record for being the faster woman, ever to summit the highest peak on each of the 7 continents, and ski the last degree to each of the poles. 

In this episode we talk motivation, set backs, surviving extreme conditions, climate change and polar bears!

Learn more about us:

Paul - @paulrosept

Luke - @zen_anatomy

Suzanne - @suzanneturneradventure