The Runna Podcast

Join Ben and Anya in this incredible episode of The Runna Podcast as they sit down with Lydia Oldham (@comerunwith.me), an ultra runner with an extraordinary journey. From her days as a competitive swimmer to a university party phase to becoming a professional ultra marathoner, Lydia’s story is one of incredible determination and mental strength.

Episode Highlights:

• Running Journey: From competitive swimming to ultra running.
• Failures to Triumph: Overcoming the failure of her first 100km race and secretly completing the Race to the Stones 100km.
• The Speed Project: Running 500km solo through the desert, facing hallucinations, moonlit runs, and a Vegas wedding on a mobility scooter.
• Mindset: Insight into Lydia’s mental fortitude
• Future Plans: Lydia's exciting upcoming challenges and plans
• Running Tips: Practical advice for runners, peppered with humor and personal anecdotes.

Tune in for an inspiring and entertaining conversation that offers a glimpse into what it takes to push boundaries in the world of ultra running.

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In this week's exciting episode of The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya sit down with the inspiring Lewis Robling (@lewis_robling), a former professional rugby player turned ultra runner and founder of "Why We Run”. Lewis shares his remarkable journey, detailing how his own mental health struggles led him to discover a passion for running. This passion not only transformed his own life but also empowered him to help others facing similar challenges. By collaborating with mental health charities, Lewis has made a significant impact on many lives while navigating his own transition from rugby to ultra running. His story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the transformative power of community.

Highlights include:

• Discovering a Passion: How Lewis found his love for running after a career in professional rugby.
• Overcoming Setbacks: He uncovers the difficulties elite sport retirement brings - a significant challenge that tested his perseverance and the strategies he used to come back stronger.
• Practical Advice: Valuable tips for aspiring runners on training, staying motivated, and avoiding common pitfalls.
• Community Power: The emotional and social benefits of being part of a supportive running community.
• Myth Busting: we discuss common running myths and debunk them 

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Dr. Hazel Wallace, a doctor, nutritionist, author, and founder of The Food Medic platform (@thefoodmedic). 

• Hazel shares her inspiring story of how losing her father at age 14 sparked her interest in health and nutrition, eventually leading her to start The Food Medic blog while still a medical student.
• She discusses the challenges of juggling her work as a doctor during the Covid-19 pandemic with running her rapidly growing social media platform. 
• Hazel opens up about her newfound love of running, which began with struggling through her first 5K during lockdown. She shares how she's progressed to running marathons like New York, despite having asthma as a child. 
• Hazel touches on the importance of listening to your body and taking your cycle into consideration when training and fuelling as a runner 

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we delve deep into the world of running and physiotherapy with Adrian D'Costa, a renowned physiotherapist and founder of The Running Room (@itsmyphysioadrian). 

• Adrian shares his extensive knowledge on common running injuries including Runners Knee and IT Band Syndrome, their prevention, and treatments, making this a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their running performance while avoiding injury. 
• Adrian discusses his personal connections to running and the enjoyment he gets from working with runners to solve their injuries and getting them back on track
• The episode is packed with actionable advice on improving running techniques, incorporating strength and conditioning, and understanding the role of proper footwear. 

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Ultra Athlete, Joshua Patterson (@joshuapatterson_jp), known for his remarkable endurance challenges, including running 76 marathons in 76 days across the UK for charity. 

• Discover how Joshua found his love for fitness and how transitioning from rugby to running reshaped his perspective and goals. 
• He discusses a life-changing story which led to him completing Berlin Marathon in a wheelchair
• Joshua shares his tales of extreme challenges, like 76 marathons over 76 days, and the mental and physical preparation they require. 
• Learn about the broader impact of Joshua's runs on the community and charities, emphasising the deep connections and support systems in the running world. 

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome former footballer turned runner and YouTube star Theo Baker (@theobaker_)

● Theo shares how he unexpectedly fell into running during the lockdown, transitioning from team sports to individual challenges.

● Discusses how the lockdown changed his focus from football to running and triathlons, sparking a new passion for distance running.

● He opens up about how injuries redirected his sports career towards running and creating content related to his fitness journey.

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Hannah from @twicethehealth. We discuss how she got into running, transitioning from road running to ultramarathons, including her experience running a 5-day race across the desert!

● Hannah recounts a hilarious story of falling into a pile of stinging nettles during a race

● Hannah shares exciting upcoming races like the Paris Marathon & Dragon's Back, a gruelling 380K trail race across Wales over 6 days.

● She describes the emotional highs and lows of her first 5-day ultramarathon across the desert.

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Imo Boddy (@imoboddy), an amazing ultra runner who is the current world record holder for being the youngest female to run the length of the UK! 

• Get insight into the mental fortitude required for such extreme endurance feats as Imo discusses her upcoming world record attempt - to become the youngest/fastest person to run and summit the UK's Three Peaks (Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis) in under 7 days
• Imo recounts the gruelling details of her 22-day run across the UK, including hitting a low point where she thought she had a stress fracture and had to walk part of the distance.
• She shares how she normalised bodily functions like needing frequent bathroom breaks during her ultra challenges, including an embarrassing story of falling over covered in mud after a pit stop! 

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Dr. Priya Gopaldas @priyagopaldas, a full-time NHS doctor who is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner. 

• We delve into her remarkable journey of balancing her demanding medical career with her passion for endurance running, including completing intense multi-day ultramarathons in extreme conditions.
• Priya shares her experience of running a grueling 250-kilometer ultramarathon in the sweltering heat and humidity of the Sri Lankan jungle
• Priya's stint on the reality show "Love Island," where she discusses the hilarious challenges of trying to maintain her running routine while being confined to the villa.
• Priya candidly shares an embarrassing story about flatlining during a training run and having to call her mom to come and pick her up!
• Explores the unique challenges of balancing Priya's demanding work schedule as a doctor with her intense ultramarathon training.

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Flora Beverley (@foodfitnessflora) & her unexpected journey into the world of running, starting from a reluctant sportsperson to becoming a passionate ultramarathon runner. 

• Hear how Flora jumped from zero to a full marathon in Tokyo on just ten weeks' notice!
• Learn about her transition from the harshness of road marathons to the forgiving nature of trail running, which helped her recover from injuries and redefine her relationship with running.
• Dive into Flora's adventures in ultra running, including her participation in races in picturesque but challenging locations, overcoming physical and mental hurdles.
• Flora discusses how running reshaped her lifestyle, offering her opportunities to explore beautiful landscapes and meet like-minded enthusiasts, turning a fitness activity into a source of joy and community.

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