Well Far: The Running Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

To round off the week, we are delighted to bring you a special interview with the UK Director for Refugee Support & Restoring Family Links, Alex Fraser.

Last June, Alex took on the impressive feat of running 72 miles for the British Red Cross Miles For Refugee challenge, which is equivalent to the common refugee journey made between Syria and Lebanon.

Alex chats to us about how he tracked his progress, how he broke down his 72 miles and why this is such an important cause.

You have until June 13th to sign up to Miles For Refugees at miles.redcross.org.uk and if you use the discount code ‘ONAIR’ you get 50% off the registration fee, making it only £5!

This episode is brought to you by The British Red Cross Miles For Refugees Challenge.

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Hey guys! If you miss the longer Well Far shows, we have a great podcast to recommend for you today!

The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are welcome, from passionate regulars, to runners who struggle themselves to get out the door, and everyone in between. 

The hosts are the brilliant Erin Azar who became a TikTok sensation when she documented her running journey and Ayo Akinwolere, a broadcaster and world record-breaking swimmer, who at one stage could do a half-marathon, but has since relaxed into a casual runner. Together, they meet a whole world of different runners to find out why they run. 

Click here to listen to Why I Run

Click here to sign up for The Wings for Life World Run

Click here to listen to my daily running podcast Well Far Daily (Shameless plug!)

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How does your period affect your running performance? This week, Amy discusses just that as she sets off of on a run with Georgie Bruinvels, researcher into marathons and menstrual cycles for FitrWoman App. Before this, Amy chats to the wonderful Euan MacLennan, Herbal Director of Well Far sponsor, Pukka Herbs, about the importance of balance throughout your marathon training and how herbs can help finetune your performance and sync with your body to improve your journey towards 26.2.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Euan MacLennan, Website: www.pukkaherbs.com

Georgie Bruinvels, Instagram: @georgiebruinvels, Website: www.fitrwoman.com

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This week's episode is all about cultivating mental fortitude to thrive on your marathon journey. Amy begins by chatting to the founder of Just Breathe and Boys of Yoga, Michael Wong, about the benefits of yoga and how connecting to your breath can help on your running journey. Amy then heads off on a run with Aimee Fuller, a Team GB Olympian snowboarder who will soon be adding the London Marathon to her list of accomplishments. They talk about Aimee’s ascent from childhood gymnast to Team GB snowboarder and the mental strength required to hit those kickers.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Michael Wong, Website: www.justbreatheproject.com Instagram: @michaeljameswong

Aimee Fuller, Instagram: @aimee_fuller

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There's feeling good, and then there's knowing when you're feeling good. This week's episode sees Amy chatting to the founder of health tech company Ithlete, Simon Wegerif, who talks us through heart rate variability (HRV) and how it could be the key to optimising your training. We then pound the pavement with Alice Liveing, three time best selling author and all round health extraordinaire to discuss training for positive gains.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Simon Wegerif, Website: www.myithlete.com

Alice Liveing, Instagram: @aliceliveing

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Why not jog on your wedding day? This week's episode delves into the reasons why we run and the motivation to keep us going. Before heading off on a very inspirational run with PT Esmee Anderson who defied the odds by completing a marathon (and more!) after a paralysis diagnosis that suggested she would never walk again, Amy chats to author and sports nutritionist Anita Bean, uncovering much anticipated answers to what to eat and when to eat it before, during and after training.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Anita Bean, Instagram: @anitabean1, Website: www.anitabean.co.uk

Esmee Anderson, Instagram: @esmee_ldn

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This week Amy chats to LDN Brunch Club's founder Stephen Ajdaidoo and member Francesca Menato about how finding a tribe to run with (and a tasty destination to run to) can help keep you motivated on those all important long runs. We then set off on an inspirational lakeside run with the extraordinary Katie Piper who talks about her running journey, day-to-day life, motivations and a recent stint in uniform.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Stephen Adjaidoo, Instagram: @stephenadjaidoo, @LDNbrunchclub

Francesca Menato, Instagram: @ces_menato

Katie Piper, Instagram: @katiepiper_

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From kitchen floors, to cryo-tanks, this weeks episode sees Amy discuss the ins and outs (mainly the importance) of recovery with celeb PT Dalton Wong before striding out a run with Sophie Radcliffe, aka Challenge Sophie, who takes challenging yourself to the next level.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Dalton Wong, Instagram: @dalton_wong22

Sophie Radcliffe, Instagram: @challengesophie

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On this week’s episode of Well Far, Amy speaks to Omar and Rory from Track Life LDN who are driven by their passion to bring out the full potential in athletes. They chat about their renowned speed training techniques and breaking down intimidating preconceptions about track running. We then join Laura Hoggins aka 'Laura Biceps' on a jog as we learn about her journey and how today's training struggles become tomorrow's running strengths.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Rory Knight, Instagram: @roryknightfitness, @track_life_ldn

Omar Mansour, Instagram: @mromg, @track_life_ldn

Laura Hoggins, Instragram: @laurabiceps

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This episode discusses why mileage is only part of the story and the importance of strength training for staying injury free. After some motivation and kit related tips from Amy, we dive into the biomechanics of running with sports scientist Luke Worthington. Amy’s run this week is with Wendy Searle - known for running the Norfolk countryside with a tractor tire in tow - who hopes to break the women's speed record to the south pole in 2020.

How to find out more about today's experts:

Luke Worthington, Instagram: @lukewtraining, Website: www.lukeworthington.com

Wendy Searle, Instagram: @betweensnowandsky, Website: www.southpole2020.com

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