In this episode joining us is Nina Davies and Martin Yelling to talk all about Byrd.

Byrd’s - a running app that wants to challenge how we measure progress and support a less judgemental, less competitive approach. 

Byrd have recently launched their new app and you can find out more about them www.byrd.run

You can connect with Nina on Byrd on:

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You can connect with Martin on:

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In podcast #54 we speak with Michelle and Louise from Canicross Conversations.

You can connect with Michelle and Louise on the links below and find out more on their website. 

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Michelle 

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Louise

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Chas Newkey-Burden is a running fanatic who has run at hundreds of events including marathons, half-marathons and over 100 parkruns. He writes about running for The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Metro and The i, and has contributed to Runner’s World and Men’s Health. He is the author of several books, including Running: Cheaper Than Therapy and his new book The Runner's Code: The Unwritten Rules of Everyday Running was released on 14th Oct. 2021.

You can follow Chas on:

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In episode 52 we have guest host Stuart Gordon from All About Balance speaking with Brian Wood.

Stuart is our second guest host following Prof Andy Lanes conversation recently with Greg Whyte. 

Stuart, Sports Therapist of 30 years in this interview is giving Brian treatment on day 23 of his 25 marathons in 25 days, part of his “The Ultimate Sacrifice Challenge”.  

Brian was awarded the military cross, one of Britains highest military awards for gallantry, his real-life story "Danny Boy" is available now on BBC iPlayer.

You can read all about this challenge on the links below and you can connect with both Brian and Stuart on the following:

Brian 

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Web

If you would like to donate to Brians challenge you can do so on this link

Stuart 

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In episode 51 I chat with Jamie McDonald AKA Adventureman! 

Jamie is a serial adventurer and fundraiser  and his accomplishments include:

Cycling 14000 miles from Bangkok to Gloucester,

Static cycling world record.

Solo run across Canada.

Solo run across America.

Treadmill world record.

Jamie won a Pride of Britain award in 2019 for Fundraiser of the year. His new book Adventureman: Running America: A Glimmer of Hope: 5,500 Miles Across the USA is available now having been published in august. 

Connect with Jamie:

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In episode 50 we welcome back Stuart, Sports Therapist of over 30 years, from All About Balance UK.

Stuart is the UK Distributor of Barefoot Science insoles, an in-shoe training system that strengthens your feet and improves your balance the instant you fit them into your shoes.

In this episode we cover injury advice from questions taken from the #UKRunChat community.

To listen to our previous podcasts with Stuart click the below:

With Dr Peter Gorman 

With Dr Susie Cooper 

You can connect with Stuart on:

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In episode #49 I speak with Elise Downing, Author of Coasting. 

Elise ran 5000 miles around Britain and Coasting is her memoir of the journey. 

Just six months after coming up with the idea to do this Elise set off with no ultra-running experience at all! 

Coasting: Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (very) Loose plans is out now.

Connect with Elise on:

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Publisher: Summersdale Publishers 

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you are charity of the year for an event like London Marathon? 

Alex and Izzie give us an insight in to the last two years, what its been like for Macmillan Cancer Support as charity of the year and tell us all about the things they are busy doing this week! 

Enjoy this and see you all on next weeks episode.

Tim is one of the founders of always Aim High a fantastic events company based in North Wales that organise events like the Snowdon Trail Marathon. 

Tim is a former Olympic Skier, he is a full time firefighter and we chat all about his journey and how he came to be putting on the wonderful events at Always Aim High. 

You can learn more and interact with the team on:

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In podcast episode #46 we have the first of our guest hosts. Andy Lane, Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton is hosting and interviewing his friend Greg Whyte.

Greg Whyte, is a former Olympian and Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, and competed in two Olympic Games.

Greg has been involved in training and coaching celebrities on some huge challenges including Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, John Bishop, Davina & more!

Listen to hear the 2 professors talking about:

Goals, 

Coaching olympians, 

Creating belief, confidence & motivation,

Adapting your training and lots more!

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Enjoy!