Well Far: The Running Podcast

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We've covered and understood the negative effects that can happen when health goals become compulsive, but for some of us, when done right, changing our body composition can be healthy endeavour. To guide us in the right direction this week I’ve recruited strength coach, PT, Nike master trainer, podcaster and all round wonderful human-being, Joslyn Thompson-Rule for insight into how you can build a healthy fitness routine to get the results you want.

Join me for a deep dive into how you can see - and feel - change without falling into the pattern of just running more and more miles and why it’s important to focus on recovery, positive self talk and strength training on your journey too.

This is how to build a running routine for long-lasting, healthy change.

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Growing up in Tipperary in Ireland, Roz’s running journey began out of a love of the fresh air and freedom it provided. Over the years, it evolved with both positive highs and negative lows. This week we learn how she overcame her struggles to come back stronger as a food writer, hike enthusiast, cookbook author, tv presenter and half marathon runner. We talk about her love-hate relationship with running and even get a great chickpea scramble recipe .. who knew!

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Roz’s Chickpea Scramble - https://naturalbornfeeder.com/chickpea-scramble-2/

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This week we are lifting the lid on eating disorders and disordered eating within the running community. Amy opens up about her own personal struggles with an eating disorder by reading a chapter from her book, detailing her journey. Followed by a discussion with Dr Bryony Bamford, a consultant clinical psychologist who has been working with eating disorders for over 15 years, on this complicated and sensitive topic.

Please be aware that you could find this episode triggering and it’s important to note that no two eating disorders are the same. If you are , still recovering you should seek specialist advice. A helpful resource is Beat (https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/) and London Centre Clinic - http://www.thelondoncentre.co.uk/author/bryony/

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For our isolation run chat today we've got the pleasure of calling up influencer and author of Healthy Forever, Connie Simmons. Recently, Connie hit a running milestone that characterises many running journeys - the 5K! We hear how the mum of one has rebuilt strength, fitness and confidence after pregnancy and why building a strong social media community has been key to this journey.

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Many women feel the need to quit running as soon as they see two blue lines but is it necessary? Helping us get to the bottom of this this week is Bridgid Picket (@trail.bird.mama), an ultramarathon runner and trail running enthusiast who made headlines is the first pregnant cover model of Runners World, and Charlie Launder (@charlielaunder), founder of bumps and burpees, who for years has been changing the narrative that pregnancy means sitting on the sofa for nine months.

Topics covered:

How to calm anxieties about exercising in the early stages of pregnancy

How to manage effort and heart rate

Why exercise feels tougher during pregnancy

Essential strength exercises during pregnancy

How to navigate fitness as a new mum

My experts' best advice advice:

1. Build up to running after birth. Running should not be your first activity back, instead start working on low impact activities such as reformer pilates and yoga to compliment some strength training designed to make sure you stay fit and strong as your baby grows.

2 . Be patient with yourself and listen to your body. Your body is your best indicator. If it feels like too much, then most probably it is so take a rest when you need and be forgiving of yourself and your new normal, paces and times. As Brigid says, running with your baby should be special, not a chore!

Tips for Running with Kids:

1. Remain flexible - not everything will go to plan all the time and that's totally fine!

2. Planning ahead and having a routine really helps too. Plan your week ahead to start making running part of you and the families routine by incorporating runs in with the school run for example is a great way for training to work for the whole family.

This episode is aimed to empower us to keep exercising confidently and happily throughout pregnancy and after.

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What happens when running goes wrong and how to bounce back and get back on track with British middle distance runner Laura Muirs and Physio Therapist Bradley Scanes. Together they discuss how injury can impact your mental health as well as your physical health, recovery tips, injury-prevention tips all runners should be doing this season as well as some insight into Laura’s training for (now postponed) Tokyo 2020. Please note that this was recorded pre-lockdown.

If you think you are injured please seek professional advice and consult a doctor for the correct steps forward.

Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfar

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The run chats are back! This week we hear form ultra marathon runner, treadmill champion and ball of energy Amy Hughes. Together the Amy’s discuss how running has brought Hughes fitness fame, charity fortune and a reason to exercise. Having not been interested in sports at school we learn of Amy’s running beginnings as well as what keeps her going in the face of online criticism and negativity voices and how her humble running beginnings have led to her most recent achievement; having just finished running for 26 hours straight raising money for the NHS.

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This week we’re encouraging you to race yourself. It’s time to dig deep, push yourself and make the most of your hour of exercise. Lucy will guide you through a straightforward variety run that's perfect for improving beginners and helps you take it up a notch and find those different gears!

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This week Amy chats to Editor in Chief of Runners World Andy Dixon (you may remember him from the first ever Well Far episode) and Becca Burns - keen runner and Strategic Research Facilitator, Environment Domain at UCL - to learn about how we can all be greener runners because although running presents as a fairly eco pastime, if you are unaware your sweaty pursuits will impact the planet. From the shoes you choose right through to big races and the gels you glug, we explore the many environmental effects of going well far. Plus, we discuss how easy it is to leave less of a footprint. 

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4 ways to be a more eco-friendly runner:

1. Try to make your running shoes and apparel last as long as they can. By treating your shoes and kit with care and increasing their longevity you will limit the amount of things that you buy reducing the frequency and quantity of by-products being directed to landfill. 

2. Use this time in isolation to take stock of your habits and reflect on ways in which you could minimise your impact on the planet. Look at what's in your cupboards and research into nutrition (in general) and recyclable gels. 

3. Find new life for your unused items - you may not use them, but someone else will. Instead of throwing away your unwanted running clobber, redirect old or unused kit to charity shops and friends any garment that you give away is one less garment bought and created. 

4. Eco-tips to fuel your long run with gels: Look for a recyclable brand. Don't take the tab off fully, squeeze them to get as much out of them as you can and then take them home with you rather than putting them in the public bin. Take things into your own hands by giving them a big rinse and recycling them yourself. This will ensure that they are actually recycled as dirty materials often make the recycling process a lot harder or impossible altogether! 

Brands mentioned: 

Ooho - Not Pla

Parley Shoes 

Veja Shoes 

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