The Big Run

The Big Run

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The Big Run episodes

  • Ultra running - understanding the body, critical thinking and pseudoscience with Nick Tiller
    Nick Tiller (MRes, Ph.D.) is a senior researcher in respiratory medicine & exercise physiology at Harbor-UCLA. He writes and speaks about exercise, health, pseudoscience, and critical thinking, and explores their intersection in his column for Skeptical Inquirer Magazine. His book, The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science, was named as one of Book Authority's "Best sports science books of all time".
    Nick has been running marathons since 2001 and ultra-marathons since 2010. During this time he has contested some of the world's toughest races, including the Marathon Des Sables (Sahara Desert), Ironman triathlon, and several 100-mile trail runs. In recent years, he has unified his passion for ultra-marathon with his scientific research and has become a leading authority on the physiology and pathophysiology of the sport.
    In this conversation we break down respiratory science, talk about it in relation to covid, we take a look at some of the science behind the ever-popular breathe work within the wellness space, we also look at critical thinking and how you can develop your own scepticism whilst not becoming cynical then we get stuck into Nicks own relationship to Ultra’s and how he has applied his scientific mind to what happens to the body.
    You can find more of Nick's papers and writing on his website 
    I hope you enjoy the episode
    Danny
    1 hr 23 min
  • Moving to marathons, spotting the warning signs, self care and making friends with the "monster" that is the training block - The Big Run - Episode 72 - Phily Bowden
    Hello and welcome back to The Big Run, I hope you enjoyed last Saturdays journal, work is underway for next months feature. 
    Please do reach out if you think there are any interesting stories that you’d like me to cover for future episodes. You can reach me at [email protected]
    NB this conversation was recorded when I was in the throws of covid and I struggled greatly to string a sentence together…
    Today's guest is an Aldershot Farnham and District club member who competed for Britain at the U23 European athletics champs and is currently coached by former British Olympian Helen Clitheroe.
    In this conversation we journey through her running story, talk about her experiences being a member of the track and field programme at Oregon and her current training for the marathon of Seville.
    Big thanks to Philly for coming on, check out her youtube and all the best for Seville which is 2morro!
    1 hr 8 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 71 - The Monthly Journal - "Desire" - Feat. Camino Ultra, Stephen Scullion, The Run Testers, Jason Henderson and Sir Simon Russell Beale.

    Welcome to the first Monthly entry into The Big Run journal. 

    The loose thread stitching together this month's entry is desire. 

    The desire for adventure, the desire to find joy in what you do. Whatever it means to you. 

    Kicking us off is decorated actor and knight of the realm, Sir Simon Russell Beale reading "Glory, Glory, Glory!" by a former guest, talented runner and supremely gifted wordsmith Sean Hamilton. 

    We then head out to North West London for adventure and trail with the wonderful community of runners that is Camino Ultra. 

    At 19:45 Keiran Alger from The Run Testers drops in with the 2 Minute Review on the latest offering from Garmin with their new Epix watches. 

    2 minutes later...obvs 😜...we have...

    Irish international and 2:09 marathoner Stephen Scullion on the perils of Twitter, mental health, finding the joy in what you do and an insight into the hard work of elite-level training camps.

    At 54:05, we take a pause to be joined by the editor of Athletics Weekly, Jason Henderson for the racing forecast. Jason takes us through the main events on the calendar for the next month, who to look out for and where you can watch the action. Its a must to plan out your racing calendar. 

    Then we jump back to Stephen at 1hr we jump back to Stephen to close us out and find out what desire means to him as a runner and a Harry Potter fan 😀

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    find out more about Camino here

    follow Jason, Keiran, Stephen and Sean 

     

     

    1 hr 26 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 70 - This Messy Happy - Two Bacons in Love

    Todays guest's are Ben and Mary Bridges aka "This Messy Happy" 

    ‘This Messy Happy’ is thier way of letting you all know that life is messy, but you can always find the happy if you really want it.

    Popular on YouTube sharing their story, training and advice Ben and Mary now live in Thailand after moving there last year for work. 

    From taking on Ultra's, connecting and inspiring runners all over the world they are both most definitely radiators and not drains...

    You'll have to listen to the end of the episode to find out what that means 😜

    Thanks for listening 

    Danny 

    53 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 69 - Fiona English - Being proud of what you can achieve as a runner

    Today's guest is an ultra runner, coach and was until recently the CEO of The Kings Head Theatre. A popular fringe theatre venue in North London was the starting point for such acting talents as Joanna Lumley and the late Alan Rickman.

    An advocate for making space for women within running and a real inspiration within the running community

    Please welcome to the show Fiona English

    You can follow Fiona here and find out more about We Are Day Break here 

    I hope you enjoy the episode 

    and remember,  I want to hear about your training and what you are training for. Drop me a line [email protected] 


    Thanks for listening

    Danny



    48 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 68 - Ben Felton - Ben is Running - Aspire to Run, Run to Inspire

    Todays guest is running YouTuber Ben Felton. 

    Ben's running journey is relatively new but his growth on YouTube over the past few months has been rapid. 

    As our his PB's. He recently bagged a 15.34 at 5k and continues to share his running journey with his ever-growing YouTube community.

    I sat down with Ben last week to hear his story. We talked about his time in Sweden, quitting the day job and going full time with vlogging and what marathon he is going to be taking on this year.

    I hope you enjoy the episode

    Danny

    46 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 67 - TBR X ARL Present: The Seville Training Diary - Part 1

    In this special episode in collaboration with A Runners Life, I sat down with Marcus Brown to reflect on marathon training and share some clips we recorded post long run. 

    It's an open and frank discussion about the things we have learnt training for the marathon distance and a look back at  the staple of any block - The Long Run. 

    I hope you find this discussion useful and informative as you lace up for your weekend miles. 

    We'll see you next week for more insight, reflections and stories. 

    If you'd like share your long run stories then drop me an email at [email protected] 

    Thanks for listening 

    Danny 


    41 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 66 - Charlie Krarup - Choose Your Own Adventure
    Charlie Krarup is the managing director at Adventure Base who specialise in creating and delivering quality experiences in breathtaking environments for a whole variety of groups and individuals. 
    Sir Richard Branson has joined them on a few adventures! 
    Charlie is no stranger to adventure himself. A frequent runner, Iron Man and all-around athlete he also was a runner up in the second season of the hit channel 4 show SAS: Who Dares Wins. Famous for its brutal physical and mental punishment of its participants the show tests them to see if they have the to qualities to be selected for the special forces. 
    His brother (a member of the armed forces) still hasn't let him forget coming second! 
    Charlie logged on from the beautiful Chamonix where he lives and works.
    Thinking of your next adventure? then head over to https://adventurebase.com/about/ to find out more.
    I hope you enjoy the episode
    1 hr 13 min
  • The Big Run - Episode 65 - Marcus Brown - Ask Me Anything

    In this podcast in collaboration with A Runners Life, I put Marcus Brown in the hot seat to ask him your questions! 

    From footwear to nutrition, marathon training, work/life balance and cultivating a mindset to deal with the challenges of 26.2. We covered a lot and there is some great insight to be found here. 

    It was a real pleasure to sit down with Marcus and always a pleasure to have him back on the podcast. 

    I hope you enjoy the episode

    Danny 



    52 min

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Running is big. Elite athletes, records, technology, cutting edge gear. But it’s big for the people who lace up, head out and grab some miles. Day in, Day out. Whether it’s making it around the block, your first mile unbroken, feeling part of a community, clearer in your head or breaking what’s physically possible.