The Big Run

The Big Run

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The Big Run episodes

  • Running, A Creative Approach - Live at SOAR
    Welcome back to TBR and welcome to a bustling SOAR running HQ this Thursday just past. 
    As part of the brands partnership with the London Design Festival they were hosting a panel. 
    Entitled Running, A Creative Approach, the discussion explored how creativity and design manifest in and shape all areas of running - yours truly had the honour of hosting.
    Joining me on the panel was SOAR founder and creative director Tim Soar, Architect and writer Sarah Ackland, Olympian and founder of The Running Channel Andy Baddley and head of marketing for Soho House and founder of Hot Boys Kimiko Ninomiya
    A big thank you to SOAR for the opportunity to host and to our incredible guests.
    Follow them @kimik @saraheackland @runbadders @tim_soar_london
    Cover image @mattmoranphoto
    54 min
  • A win for running is a win for everyone... - Furies RC Founder Jesse Hoole

    Welcome back to TBR. A few weeks ago, I went to link up with Jesse Hoole. 

    Jesse is a runner and founder of the Furies RC. Furies Run Club is a local community based in Sydney that engages in the act of running as a form of social interaction - breaking the stigma behind running that is viewed by the wider public and showing an alternative side of running that is often overlooked. All are welcome.


    We shared some miles in the sun then headed for coffee. In this conversation we talk about Jesse's journey into running, where the idea behind Furies came from, helping the cause to get Sydney marathon into the majors and more.


    It’s a great conversation and Im grateful to Jessie for taking the time. 


    To find out more about Furies follow them on instagram @furiesrunclub 


    Image by @iambenmurphy



    29 min
  • The Pursuit of it - Thį Minh Huyên Nguyên and the Joy Run Collective

    Welcome back to this mid week episode of TBR and as the Berlin marathon draws closer we caught up with Berlin local Thi Minh Huyên Nguyen.

    Huyen is an artist, designer, scholar and founder of the Joy Run Collective a crew that is women and queer led and focused on joy and community. 


    It’s a fantastic conversation and I’m grateful to Huyen for taking the time to come on the show.


    Follow Joy Run on instagram @joyruncollective




    34 min
  • ATE MILES - Running from the Kitchen, serving the community
    On todays episode we head to Melbourne, Australia to meet with Chef and Runner George Wintle.
    As well as working in one of the cities top restaurants George is the founder of Ate Miles. Originally conceived as a running community for members of the hospitality industry it has rapidly grown to be a welcoming space for all runners.
    In this conversation we discuss George's work in the kitchen and the cross over to running, making marathon training work on a shift pattern, whether The Bear is an accurate representation of the kitchen and why a London Ate Miles may be on the menu...
    41 min
  • You Are An Athlete - On how to be your best in the mountains with Chloë Lanthier
    Chloë is an elite multi-sport athlete with over two decades of experience competing on an international platform.
    Passionate about mountain endurance sports, Chloë competes in ultra running and mountain biking events and is an accomplished ski mountaineer. In her free time, she loves skinning up mountains and skiing fresh powder.
    Chloë established the Chamonix Mountain Endurance Academy where she offers a wide range of programs that put to use her skills as a consultant and educator in sports rehabilitation and human performance.
    https://chamonixacademy.com/xtrainingschool/
    49 min
  • Discover What You Can Do - Nike Trail Athlete and Mountain Runner Francesco Puppi
    On todays episode we catch up with Italian mountain runner Francesco Puppi.
    Professional trail runner supported by Nike
    Physics graduate
    Based in Como, but living everywhere
    This conversation was recorded a few weeks ago just before he went to compete at Sierra Zenal.
    In it we talk about his journey into running from a young age, his love for the mountains, the professional trail runners association that he helped create, Chamonix and why when it comes to the mountains - you have to discover what you can do.
    42 min
  • World Athletics Championships 2023 Preview
    Welcome back to TBR.
    Today we are joined once more by Athletics Weekly's Jason Henderson for a full run down of the next 9 days of athletics.
    We'll take you through each of the 9 days, the events to look out for, the favourites and who might change the narrative.
    The perfect primer before the action begins...
    **NB this conversation was recorded on August 14th
    47 min
  • Coming Back to Form With GB 1500m runner Sarah McDonald
    Sarah McDonald joins us for this impromptu weekday episode to share her story and fantastic return to form.
    Sarah has competed at World champs and commonwealth games but the past 4 years have been challenging to say the least which make her recent return to form and new signing with On running all the sweeter.
    I caught up with her yesterday to get an insight into that 4 year journey, her training and why nothing beats that feeling of getting back to your running fitness.
    38 min
  • Tiny Steps, Massive Improvements - Ayo D and The Berlin Marathon Super 8
    Welcome back to TBR, and good morning from St. James Park in central London early on a Thursday morning, where I was joined by Ayo Dada.
    Adidas Runners captain, entrenpeuraneurial business developer, two-time TSP runner and community powerhouse. 
    Ayo was part of the NO ID episode we did on the show a while back, and I wanted to catch up with him to learn more about his story, his community work, and the super 8 project.
    An initiative to take 8 Berlin marathon first timers, from all levels of experience and background, and get them primed for the iconic marathon.
    Ayo joined me in the park post Adidas Runners tempo session for coffee and pastries...
    If you want to learn more about the Super 8, then follow Ayo over on Instagram.
    55 min
  • The Best They Can Be- Running, Community and the majors with KRC Co-Founder Duy Nguyen
    Welcome back to The Big Run.
    On todays episode we welcome back Duy Nguyen. Duy is the co-founder of Korea town run club and has joined us before. Since we last spoke Duy has collected his six stars as well as growing his community to new heights.
    In this conversation we explore his creativity, his relationship to running, the majors, building community, communicating it visually and so much more.
    You can follow KRC https://koreatownrunclub.com/
    Check out Long Distance https://longdistance.world/magazine
    Love Hour https://love-hour.com/
    Photo by Jason Suarez
    48 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.