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🎙️ Episode 57, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Gemma Hillier - Moses

This week, host Lewis Moses is joined once again by Gemma Hillier-Moses as they take you behind the scenes of Gemma's training in the Alps as she prepares for UTMB week and the challenge of the CCC.

They reflect on past experiences, the lessons learned on the trails, and the unique demands of racing in the mountains, from managing elevation to pacing over tough terrain. Gemma also shares insights from her recent HOKA camp, where she trained alongside elite athletes and discovered the importance of balance between hard training and true recovery.

As race day approaches, Lewis and Gemma explore:

🏔️ Why understanding the course profile is essential

🤝 The role of teamwork in endurance sports

🥗 Practising nutrition strategies in training

🧠 Mental prep and staying adaptable when things don’t go to plan

🎯 Setting process goals vs outcome goals

✨ And why enjoying the journey matters just as much as the finish line

This episode is all about the mindset, preparation, and teamwork it takes to take on one of the world’s toughest trail races. Whether you’re a mountain runner, an aspiring ultra-athlete, or just love the stories behind endurance sport, you won’t want to miss this one.

🎙️ Episode 56, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Keira D'Amato

In this episode of the New Levels Coaching Podcast, host Lewis Moses is joined by elite marathoner Keira D'Amato, whose journey is nothing short of remarkable.

From high school standout to stepping away from competitive running, Keira returned to the sport later in life — and made history by breaking the U.S. women's marathon record. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining success on her terms.

In this conversation, Keira shares:

🏃‍♀️ The emotional highs and lows of her unique running journey

🇺🇸 How she returned to the sport and took the U.S. marathon record

📖 Why she wrote "Don’t Call It a Comeback" - dropping 9/9 - and what she hopes readers take from it

💡 The lessons she’s learned from injury, failure, and persistence

👟 How evolving technology and perspective have reshaped her performance

🤝 The value of community, mentorship, and finding joy in the process

Whether you’re chasing a personal best, navigating life changes, or learning to embrace a new chapter — Keira’s story proves that it’s never too late to push your limits.

🎙️ Episode 55, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Bertie Houghton

In this episode of the New Levels Coaching Podcast, host Lewis Moses sits down with Bertie Houghton, a passionate trail runner whose journey took him from the UK to the mountains of France. What started as a lifestyle shift turned into a full embrace of the trail running world — and a path to the top of the sport.

Bertie opens up about his move abroad, the rediscovery of his athletic fire, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive community. From training on technical terrain to mastering homemade fueling strategies, he shares the mindset and methods that helped him become UK Sky Running Champion and earn his place on the GB team for the World Championships.

🎧 In this conversation, they explore:

⛰️ The transition from road and track to mountain trails

🏃‍♂️ Why environment and lifestyle matter for long-term motivation

💡 Lessons from travel, sport, and community support

🥘 The power of simple, cost-effective fueling strategies

🧠 How mental resilience can shape performance

📈 The importance of setting short- and long-term goals

Whether you're an aspiring trail runner or just looking for a fresh dose of inspiration, this episode reminds us that success isn’t only about elite status — it’s about passion, persistence, and purpose.

👇 Hit play, subscribe, and let us know where the trails have taken you!

💡 Powered by Suunto — Proud partners of the podcast. From the trails to the office, Lewis shares how Suunto's gear, including their bone-conduction headphones, supports both performance and lifestyle.

🎙️ Episode 54, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Sonia Samuels

In this episode, Olympic marathoner Sonia Samuels joins guest host Matt Long to share her incredible journey — from her recent performances to standing on the start line at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Sonia opens up about the power of mental preparation, the psychology behind elite racing, and how athletes can stay in control when the pressure is on. She dives into lessons learned from racing at the highest level and offers practical advice for anyone looking to perform at their best on race day.

Whether you're chasing PBs or chasing trails, Sonia’s insights into performance, resilience, and transition into coaching and trail running are packed with inspiration and wisdom.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

- What it takes to compete at the Olympics

- The mindset needed to manage challenges under pressure

- How Sonia is shaping her next chapter through trail running and coaching

🔥 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more from the world of endurance sport and coaching!

💡 Powered by Suunto — Proud partners of the podcast. From the trails to the office, Lewis shares how Suunto's gear, including their bone-conduction headphones, supports both performance and lifestyle.

🎙️ Episode 53, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Matt Long

In this episode, Lewis Moses is joined by long-time NLC coach Matt Long for a deep dive into one of the most talked-about topics in endurance training: durability.

Known as the "Ant & Dec" of the running world at track nights, Lewis and Matt reunite to unpack what durability really means—especially in the context of marathon and long-distance performance. Is it about longevity in the sport? Is it specific to event-based resilience? And how can coaches and athletes apply the latest science to build better training strategies?

Matt breaks down the findings of recent research (including a study Lewis participated in at Loughborough University), and together they discuss:

• Key takeaways from the current literature on durability
• Practical coaching methods to build robustness in endurance athletes
• The role of energy systems and training adaptation
• How to prepare smarter for your next big challenge

Whether you're a coach, a marathoner, or simply curious about what makes endurance athletes tick, this episode is packed with insights you can run with.

💡 Powered by Suunto — Proud partners of the podcast. From the trails to the office, Lewis shares how Suunto's gear, including their bone-conduction headphones, supports both performance and lifestyle.

👉 Hit play, subscribe, and take your endurance journey to the next level with the New Levels Coaching Podcast.

🎙️ Episode 52, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Cole Gibbens

In this inspiring episode, host Lewis Moses sits down with Cole Gibbens—YouTuber, osteopath, and rapidly rising marathon star—who took the running world (and the streets of London) by storm at the 2025 TCS London Marathon, finishing 25th overall and 2nd off the mass start with a jaw-dropping 2:16:52. 🔥

🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Cole smashed PBs in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon leading into London
• The mindset shift that helped him outperform expectations in the heat
• Balancing content creation, family life, and elite training
• Candid reflections on nutrition, pressure, and self-acceptance
• His upbringing, parkrun background, and the deeper purpose behind his social media presence
• What’s next for Cole in 2025—and how he’s planning to go even bigger

This episode is packed with honest conversations, coaching insight, and a look at what it takes to balance life, performance, and purpose.

🎙️ Brought to you by Suunto — proud partners of the NLC Podcast!

🎙️ Episode 51, New Levels Coaching Podcast W/ Sam Goodchild

Welcome back to the podcast that brings education and inspiration to the endurance world—so you can literally go away and run with it! 🏃‍♂️💥

In this episode, host Lewis Moses is joined by NLC’s newest coach, Sam Goodchild, for a deep dive into our recent warm-weather training camp in Portugal. Sam joined the team in early 2025 and has already made a big impact.

💬 What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Behind the scenes of NLC’s Portugal training camp 🇵🇹
• The benefits of warm-weather training 🌞
• Sam’s journey so far with NLC
• How in-person coaching boosts performance
• Future opportunities to join NLC camps, retreats & workshops

Whether you’re chasing new PBs or looking to level up with expert coaching, this episode is packed with energy, insight, and adventure.

A big thank you to Suunto—our long-time podcast partner. From watches and heart rate straps to their new bone-conduction headphones, Suunto continues to support both our athletes and our coaching mission into 2025.

👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re an endurance athlete chasing your next level.

📲 Follow us on socials @newlevelscoaching for more inspiration, education, and coaching insight.

🎙️ Episode 50 - NLC PERFORMANCE ATHLETES Lucy Jones & Charlie Davis! | New Levels Coaching Podcast

Welcome to a landmark 50th episode of the New Levels Coaching Podcast, hosted by NLC founder Lewis Moses. This episode celebrates one of the biggest moments in the endurance calendar—the 2025 London Marathon—and the incredible

performances of two of our own NLC Performance Team Athletes, Lucy Jones and Charlie Davis!

🔥 With London breaking records and delivering an unforgettable atmosphere, we’re diving into what it was like to race through the capital’s iconic streets. Lucy claimed victory in the female mass start, finishing as the 3rd British female overall, while Charlie (like Lucy) took on his first-ever marathon, placing an impressive 7th male from the mass start with a tactically brilliant run.

🎧 In this episode, we discuss:

* How Lucy and Charlie prepared physically and mentally for London

* Navigating warm race-day conditions

* Their biggest lessons and personal highlights

* What’s next for them as they build toward their 2025 goals

A big thank you to Suunto—our long-time podcast partner. From watches and heart rate straps to their new bone-conduction headphones, Suunto continues to support both our athletes and our coaching mission into 2025.

👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re an endurance athlete chasing your next level.

📲 Follow us on socials @newlevelscoaching for more inspiration, education, and coaching insight.

🎙️ Episode 49 - New Levels Coaching Podcast

Welcome back—or welcome to—another episode of the New Levels Coaching Podcast, the show that brings the endurance world tons of inspiration and education, so you can literally go away and run with it 🏃‍♂️💥

As always, host Lewis Moses, founder here at NLC and coach to some of the best track, road, and ultra-trail runners in the game.

This week, Lewis is joined by nutritional therapist and elite masters athlete, Jonny Carter. Now, Jonny isn’t just passionate about performance—he lives it. 

And this episode? We’re diving deep into something that affects every single endurance athlete at some point: gut health.

Yeah, that’s right—leaky gut, common digestive issues, and the big one: how to train your gut so it doesn’t ruin your race. ⚠️ 

Fair warning, you might wanna put down your lunch for this one… but trust me, the insights are worth it.

You’ll get: 

✅ Practical takeaways to improve your gut health

✅ Real-life examples from athletes Jonny works with

✅ And a better understanding of how your stomach could be the key to unlocking your next PB

So whether you’re training for your next marathon or just trying to stay one step ahead on race day—this episode is for you.

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🎙️ New Levels Coaching Podcast | Episode with Olympian & Coach Ali Dixon

Welcome (or welcome back!) to the New Levels Coaching Podcast – with Lewis Moses – NLC founder and ultra, trail, track, and road running coach – and this week, he’s joined by none other than fellow NLC coach and former Team GB Olympian, Ali Dixon.

Ali brings a wealth of marathon knowledge and experience to the table. With marathon season in full swing, we thought this was the perfect time to explore her story and share her insights.

In this episode, we cover:

🥇 Ali’s journey to the Rio Olympics 

🏃‍♀️ Her transition from elite athlete to ultra runner and coach

💡 How to prepare for your upcoming marathon

🧠 Dealing with injuries and learning to trust your instincts (not just your watch!)

🔑 Training and mindset strategies to help you unlock your full potential – whether you're a marathoner or not

This one is packed with golden nuggets for all endurance athletes, so you’ll take something valuable away no matter what distance you run.

🎧 So sit back, grab a drink, and let’s get into it!

👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly coaching content from the NLC team.

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