Gone Running – Détails, épisodes et analyse

On this week’s episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’ we have European silver medalist Holly Archer.

Holly, who picked up that medal in the 1500m’s indoors in 2021 has been running since her formative years when a race in school led to her joining a club (it’s an amazing story) and ultimately to America where she was part of the NCAA system.

Following college and yet to be approached for a pro contract Holly who was competing still on an elite level approached her employer who supported her to go on a training camp in Flagstaff while continuing in full-time work.

In this conversation Ben & Holly talk about that time, why when she finally did get offered a pro deal it didn’t work out & what her sights are set on next, you’re going to have to get to the end for that, but here's a clue in three words, WORLD, RECORD, HYROX.

Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running Ben Sheppard is joined by adventurer Oli France.

Oli, who has himself and as a guide been to some of the most remote, dangerous and treacherous places on earth 18 months ago committed to his next monumental challenge.

Oli, has set his sights on becoming the first person in history to travel from the lowest point of each continent to the highest, by human power only, in a project he has named, ‘The Ultimate 7 Project’.

Now, having just completed stage two of the challenge where he travelled from Death Valley to the summit of Denali in Alaska, Oli sits down with Ben to talk through the challenges he faced on that expedition, how it’s only because of the adventure toolbox he has built over the years that he can do this and why you don’t have to take on anything as extreme to get a bit of adventure back in your everyday life!

Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week’s episode of ‘Gone Running’ Ben Sheppard speaks to Sam West AKA @sambackontrack.

Sam, who’s diary entry like instagram posts have been connecting to so many is a runner, mental health advocate and also shares his story in relation to his sobriety journey. Having lived for the weekend for many years Sam’s relationship with alcohol wasn’t serving him anymore, something which he believes is similar for many of us.

He first started running to aid his training when working towards a boxing bout, in doing so he was shocked to discover runnings unique power to silence an overthinking mind. Since that moment it has been a massive part of his life & an actionable mechanism to aid his mental heath.

In this conversation Ben & Sam talk about his first marathon that really didn’t go to plan, how a passion for words has changed his life & why, if you’re in a place you’re struggling you should always remember, ‘this too shall pass’.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week's episode of ‘Gone Running’, Alice Hadfield. 

Alice, is a fitness and running content creator who has inspired many through her authentic and real content. It was this authenticity that led to a reel on her instagram being viewed nearly 10 million times, skyrocketing her account from a few thousand to over a 100K in the matter of a week, changing her life.

Having always been inspired to run by her Dad, who himself is an ultra runner, Alice has dabbled with running over the years. However, following a car accident that ultimately lead her to need some time away from the gym she began to really commit to her running journey and has  just completed her first half marathon race.

In this conversation hear why Alice thinks it was letting go of judgment that changed her life on social media and in running, why the race at the end of a training block is a victory lap and how it heals her heart to now be able to run with her dad, something she once felt was impossible.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In this episode of RunThrough Presents ‘Gone Running’ Ben Sheppard speaks to Andre Coggins!

Andre in his early years dreamt of being an elite athlete moving away from his home in London at 15 to pursue not only that dream but to create distance from a tragic situation at home. Ultimately running was what Andre needed most at this time in his life. 

Now, due to that situation and many other experiences Andre has dedicated his life to creating valuable change through running, one way he has done that is by creating his running crew Mafia Moves who’ve injected positivity into a place Andre was once unable to run!

In this conversation Ben and Andre, talk about that time in his life, how he’s so close to completing all the major marathons and how, like many of us he sometimes has to deal with those feelings of Impostor syndrome!

It’s a really valuable conversation this in many ways with the ever inspiring Andre Coggins.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week's episode of 'Gone Running', Ben welcomes George Scholey!

George has just broken the World Record for the most amount of Rubik’s cubes solved while running a marathon. He managed 520 in the 26.2 miles crossing the line in a time of 4.24.

An incredible personal achievement, yes, but also a celebration of the cube that has taught George so many lessons over the years in this its 50th year.

In this conversation Ben and George talk about the other World Records he also holds, how he actually trained to run a sub 2.50 marathon while in the build for London and why he thinks he may have underestimated the weight of the cubes he had to carry around the course.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

On this episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’, Kevin Hansen. 

Kevin, whose life has centred around motor sport, is a Rally Cross driver for Team Hansen Motorsport . He is also currently competing in Extreme E alongside Molly Taylor - and is sponsored by Red Bull.

However, Kevin's journey hasn't always been smooth, in 2022, he broke his back and questioned whether that was it for his young, yet accomplished, racing career. Ultimately, he believes that this setback has changed him as an athlete and he is now back competing at the highest level!

In this conversation Ben and Kevin talk about the incident that lead to that injury, what it was like when he got to wear the RedBull cap for the first time and his experience when he swapped wheels for trainers with RunThrough at Hampton Court Palace.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In this episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' we are very excited to welcome Joanna Wilson!

Joanna is a content creator and one of the brilliant minds behind Nile Wilson Gymnastics. Having grown up surrounded by the sport, she alongside her family and Brother, Olympic Medalist Nile Wilson, now share the sport with many across multiple locations.

More recently, Joanna has found a love for running! In this conversation hear about an amazing and unique challenge ONLY SHE could take on, what it’s like to work in the family business and why adding more structure to your day could be the game changer for your training and performance!

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

On this weeks episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’, Jessica Van Droogenbroeck.
 
Jess is a runner and triathlete who recently took part in The Speed Project, a 553km relay between LA and Las Vegas with a team of amazing Women for Lululemon!

Having had an imperfect race at the London Marathon in 2023, Jess decided to swap out her trainers for cleats for a while and feel in love with cycling, that coupled with a competitive swimming background lead her to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships  in New Zealand at the end of the year. 

In this conversation Ben and Jess cover her experience out in the States, how her WhatsApp messages with her mates have changed over the years and how she’s feeling about the 70.3 Worlds.

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In the latest episode of ‘Gone Running’ we have the brilliant Tommy Lewis!

Tommy is an Ultra Runner and content creator based in London! Having discovered running later in life like many of us he now competes in races he once looked at as impossible!

In this conversation Ben and Tommy talk about why it’s the trails over road racing for him, how ‘Zone 2’ training has completely transformed his running and how it could yours too, and the ever present battle with integrity when making content!

Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.