This highly requested episode brings to you the facts, the depth, and some not so talked about aspects and information on and around RED-S.

Today I am joined by 3 of the most impactful women in the space of female athletes and RED-S:

Renee McGregor, Melissa Lodge, and Pippa Woolven ( links to all below- scroll down!)

Their bios are below:

Renee McGregor:

Renee is a leading Sports Dietitian with over 20 years of experience working in clinical and performance nutrition. She has managed sport science teams leading into the Rio 2016 .She is the Nutrition Lead for both the English and Scottish National Ballet where she was actively involved in producing the consensus statement about the management of REDs in Dance. She is also on the international Task Force for Orthorexia and is a names author on the consensus document on definition and diagnostic criteria for Orthorexia Nervosa. She is one of the leading voices in the country in Athlete Health, The Female Athlete, REDs and hormonal health. Renee is the founder of Team Renee McGregor, specialising in supporting individuals of all ages in their sporting endeavours and providing expert advice to athletes seeking support for a dysfunctional relationship with food and training. Renee is also a best-selling author, with her most recent book, More Fuel You which is already on its 3rd print run since publication in June 2022.She writes a monthly column for Runners World and is often asked to comment and provide technical support on documentaries, News and Media. She was the clinical advisor for the BBC documentary, Freddie Flintoff: Living with Bulimia. She is a trustee for Black Trail runners, and a top tier athlete in her own right for Montane.

Melissa Lodge:

Melissa, MS is an Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, she PhD candidate, graduate research and teaching assistant, dietetics student, and elite runner. Her research focuses on female athlete physiology, particularly under conditions of low energy availability (LEA), such as Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and its associated impact on health and performance across the lifespan. She has presented her work at several regional, national, and international conferences featuring work in female athletes on LEA outcomes. Melissa is interested in exploring intervention-based models, such as education, to improve outcomes for female athletes and girls in sports in the future. She also runs the social media account @FED_collaborative, a translational research on female athlete physiology, LEA, REDs, and eating disorders/disordered eating

Pippa Woolven:

Pippa Woolven is a retired elite athlete turned advocate for safe, sustainable practices in sport. As the founder and director of Project RED-S, she works to increase awareness, prevention, and support for Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, providing essential resources to promote health-centered approaches in sport. Alongside her advocacy, Pippa is a qualified behaviour change coach and athlete mentor, helping athletes and recreational sports enthusiasts build balanced, fulfilling relationships with sport and physical activity.

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This week Kiprun athlete Kate Axford re-joins the podcast for a catch up on her phenomenal progression over the past year.

In just two years Kate has gone from being a pro-hockey player convert runner to an elite professional runner. But it is this last year where Kate has really started to come into her own as one of the nations best.

Tune in to hear about how Kate has approached this change, what things she has changed, and how becoming a pro has really helped her move things along.

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Amy-Eloise Neale has competed at all the major international competitions from World Championships, Dimond Leagues, Commonwealth Games, and the Olympics. She is a Tokyo Olympian in the 5000m, European Indoor Champion 3000m (2022), 4th at the Commonwealth Championships 5000m (2022), and British Champion Indoor 3000m / Outdoor 5000m (2022) Her time in the sport started very young but she has sustained her success over the years. In this episode she talks through her journey through the sport, including a deep dive into her time in the NCCA and how she overcame an eating disorder. Amy reflects upon the transition into becoming a pro runner, and how she found the balance that was right for her. She also shares her new plans for the future.

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Peta Bee is an England Athletics qualified coach, South of England women's team athletics manager, sits on the English Cross Country Association committee as well as a past international athlete herself. Outside of coaching and running she is an award-winning health and fitness journalist, having written for The Times for over 25 years, she was the performance editor for Athletics Weekly for 12 years, and has contributed to every national newspaper in the UK. She is the author of 10 books including the New York Times, and Times bestseller Fast Exercise and the Official 2012 Olympic Fitness book. Peta has appeared on TV and radio and was once the resident health expert on GMTV’s Lorraine show.

In this week's episode Peta shares, some of her concerns around the approach to racing and training for young athletes she has seen, and how certain aspects of these concerns have worsened in recent years. An insightful discussion around the sport as a whole and nature of training and how it can be fine tuned to build future champions. ----------------------------------------------

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Headed to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, Nike sponsored Calli Hauger-Thackery talks through her journey to where she is now, and lead up going into the Olympics.

Calli is a beacon of positivity, and combined with her dedication, hard work, talent and say yes attitude she shows what can be achieved with the right training and set up.

Calli shares what she has learned over the years, and discusses the challenges she has learned to work with regarding the menstrual cycle.

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Hoka sponsored athlete Callum Elson from The Distance Project talks all things around his mindset and approach to running, specifically during his recent/ current freak injury.

Callum shares his journey as he rose to the top of the sport, and the place he was in as he went into the indoor world champs with high hopes. He then shares how he has managed and remained positive following on from the devastating events which took place for him during those championships.

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Megan Davies is the UK#9 over the 5k, and top class 1500m runner, competing recently in the British Olympic Trials and Championships over the distance.

She has been training for most of her life, although it all began with an unexpected passion for swimming. She has had her fair share of struggles with injuries and a sub ideal coaching set up in states whilst competing in the NCAA.

In this episode she shares her journey, the highs, the lows, and details. A deep dive into running in the NCCA, and re-finding her love for the sport, and motivation to compete post her return from America. Megan also works whilst running providing inspiration to everyone who balances both.

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Sofia aka sof_trackbeast , is the UK #4 and #5 over the 5000m and 5k for U20. She has recently made significant progress with her running achievements having risen quickly to the top of her age group rankings across several distances this year. She is well known on Instagram for her transparency in sharing her journey as a younger athlete with both Autism and ADHD, as well as her baked oats ( be sure to check out her Instagram for the much requested baked oats recipes) .

Sofia's positive attitude, resilience, and dedication towards her goals makes for an inspiring listen.

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Verity is the 2023 reining British 5k road champion, and placed 8th in the world 5k road championships 2023. Having previously achieved an Olympic qualifying standard for Tokyo, but missing out on selection, Verity shares her journey from going all in and battling with mental health to finding her way towards a strong build back with aspirations of selection in Paris.

Verity shows extreme determination and commitment towards the pursuit of her goals, and true strength of character as she battles with challenges to chase her dreams.

This is a very real and honest episode, which sheds light on the role mental health plays for athletes. It will have you come away feeling inspired.

Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please be sure to leave any comments in the Q&A, and rate the show if you have been enjoying it :)

All the best for the week ahead!

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Fresh off an 18th place finish (2nd European) at the world U20 cross country championships, Jess Bailey is one of Britain's top junior talents and this episode sees her talk through her experience so far.

Jess has competed on the world stage across Mountain Running, Track, and Cross Country, and despite still being at school studying for her A-Levels, she demonstrates an excellent mindset which she shares with us.

Definitely lots to be learned from this episode, especially if you are an aspiring young athlete, so be sure to stay tuned to pick up some tips and find some motivation if you are currently suffering a running related setback.

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Pippa Woolven is a former GB athlete and the founder of Project RED-S

In this episode she shares her experience of RED-S and how this led to the creation of Project RED-S. She shares her reflections upon the state of RED-S and the changes she has seen over the years, and the direction she hopes to see things move towards in future years.

RED-S is a condition whereby energy intake does not support energy expenditure. It can affect people and athletes of all levels and abilities and can have serious short and long term consequences. So please be sure to seek the relevant medical and professional advice if you feel anything resonates with you. And check out the website @ Project RED-S for further information on all things RED-S

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Phoebe Barker is an international runner, vet student at Cambridge University, and triathlete. In fact it was triathlon which brought her back to running, and running faster then ever, after a major injury led to her wanting to stop running.

This episode sheds light on how to Phoebe balances her life and running, and achieves a lot of success within running off very few miles. She also shares a her struggles with iron levels and the journey to resolving this, which uncovered a coeliac diagnosis.

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This week Olympian, 2023 British 1500m champion and world finalist, and the newly crowned British record holder for the mile, Katie Snowden, joins the podcast to shed light on the secret to sustained success.

Katie is not only an exceptional athlete with regard to her calibre, but her avoidance of injuries and other major obstacles is definitely something to talk about.

Another unique aspect to Katie is the number of years she has sat in at the very top of the spot. She still holds the number 1 all time spot for the 400m as a U15, which is only a part of her loaded resume of junior accomplishments which include world championships and the junior Olympics.

Obviously Katie was born to run. But talent alone is never enough in such a tough sport. Katie also has, and has had, a great mindset and approach to training, which she shares in the episode.

Including as always a female specific discussion point which this week delves into a women's only meet.

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Innes FitzGerald the one everyone is talking about as the next biggest super talent on the running stage. But who is she, where did she come from, and aside from bucket loads of natural talent what does she do to perform so well so consistently. This episode gives you a little bit of insight into Innes approach to training and racing and some of her background into and around the sport. She is definitely a very level headed individual, and has a very strong long term mindset. She has also made her mark as an advocate for the environment, demonstrating her commitment to her beliefs through her approach to travel and food, Be sure to leave your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram for more. Thanks to all the listeners who sent in questions! #innesfitzgerald #running #juniorrunner #europeanchampion #alevelathlete

Everyone has heard of it, but does everyone really know what it is and what it can include?

Todays guest is Dr Philip Hurst a Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, and a man who has worked on projects commissioned by the International Olympic Committee for The World Anti Doping Agency.

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS A SCREEN SHARE SO BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SCREEN AT 31.23 for how to check drugs against WADA rules

This episode will bring you up to speed ( but not with it;)) on all things doping and anti-doping. Including a deep dive into some serious sports psychology around the placebo effect and how this will be impacting you; where to check the legality of substances you are putting in your body; and the ins and outs of substance use and abuse.

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How can you reach your maximum running potential? Do you know what is going on behind the scenes of your training, how your unique physiology is contributing to your running performance, and which areas you should focus on to see the most improvement?

Well join Dr Richard Blagrove (Bsc(hons) MSc, PhD, SFHEA, PGCE, ASCC, CSCS) A highly qualified strength and conditioning coach, senior lecturer in Physiology, invited member of the Royal Osteoporosis Society, and author, on all things around running physiology, and bone health in female endurance athletes.

Including talk around THE SUPER SHOES and what is really going on with these!

Please feel free to send any enquires to Rich via email

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Having run the Olympic Qualifying time for the 800m, Isabelle Boffey talks us through her journey from extreme junior success to this point. She shares her reflections on the rationale behind her continued and sustained success in the sport.

Issy, has continued to improve her 800m time every years for 11 of the 12 years she has been competing in it. So aside from the talent, what is her secret?

But, she has not got here without her own fair share of challenges, and for her this includes dealing with the significant impacts her menstrual cycle has on her and performance.

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Cole Gibbens @colerunning is a running YouTuber and content creator, as well as an athlete himself.

With running content on the rise, increasing numbers of sponsors reaching out to athletes with social media and content presence, and content creation becoming a potential way for athletes to support themselves financially, it is definitely an area to discuss.

Cole shares his journey to and as a content creator, including how he got started, what it is like, and his reflections and advice.

Lots to take away from this, and lots of space for more female athletes and runners to create content so be inspired.

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Ever thought its 'too late' or 'not realistic' to try something new, or take a chance on something?

Well, sometimes trusting in the path life offers can go a long way, and you don't have to decide on the end goal before beginning your journey!

Samantha Harrison is the 2023 UK ranked number 1 female runner over the 5k and 10k. She is a professional athlete sponsored by Adidas, and the craziest part. She only took up running 5 years ago.

So how did this all happen, what motivated her towards this, and with Paris just around the corner where is she headed to next?

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Life after the vicious cycle of injury. Lynn McKenna, recently competed at the European Cross Country Championships repping the GB vest for the first time, and in her own words the experience is still ' yet to sink in'.

Despite being a talented athlete Lynn struggled with years of major injuries, with no one able to find her a fix.

In her case time was the healer, but reflecting back on her experience Lynn acknowledges that her approach to training and nutrition may have been contributing factors.

Overtraining and undereating/ incorrect fuelling are common pitfalls for the driven female athletes, but Lynn shows and shares why and how these can be sub optimal on long term performance, and how you can change for the better.

Aside from being an incredible athlete Lynn is a smart, ambitious individual, with aspirations to practice law. Lynn's story so far shows an inspiring journey of resilience and growth, and there is a lot to be learned from her.

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Starting 2024 with a world lead, world indoor qualifying time, and meeting record is ' now back to running' Georgia Bell.

Georgia is a very talented runner and athlete, who after many years of junior success and some time out in the states decided to leave sport behind her taking up your regular 9 - 5. But clearly sport is back in her life.

This inspiring episode highlights the longevity of talent and results of hard work and dedication. Georgia shares her journey from having quit running to running at an elite level. She shares her motivation to get back, how she made this journey, where becoming a World Champion in Duathlon fits in, and her current situation.

Georgia has a great mindset and approach to training, which no doubt has played a role in her success, so there is a lot to be learned from her.

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Do you have ADHD or are another neurodiverse condition? And are you also an athlete?

Or do you work a full time job? And are you also an athlete?

Or are you like Katie and do both?

Katie Bingle, has run for Great Britain and continued to compete at a high level, whilst also entering the world of full time work. She shares her experience of moving through the cycle of injury and into full time work.

She and me both also have ADHD and in this episode we discuss the ways in which ADHD impacts training and mindset, and Katie reflects upon the potential impact ADHD has had on training, eating, and competing.

A lot to be learned from this episode, especially if the content resonates with you.

As always it is important to note neither of us are medical professionals and only speak based on our own lived experiences. ADHD presents itself differently in all individuals and a range of different conditions and factors can result in the manifestation of certain ADHD symptoms despite ADHD not being the cause.

If you feel you really related to some of these experiences check out ADHD UK - Homepage - ADHD UK And consult with your GP about further next steps, as only a qualified psychiatrist can diagnose.

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Injuries - every runners worst nightmare. But are there things we can do to stay clear of them, what are the best ways of dealing with them when they come, and can you come back stronger?

Well Northern Irish 10,000m and Half Marathon record holder, and Commonwealth Games 10,000m finalist Hannah Irwin shares her reflections on battling with injuries, specifically bone injuries, and how she didn't let having to DNF at the Commonwealth Games stop her from coming back to a season of PB's.

Hannah reflects upon her running experience and how under fuelling affected her, and how she has since moved on to have major successes.

Hannah is also the co host of Is Honesty Always the Best Policy

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From child stardom and records galore, to severe RED-S and an eating disorder, Molly Canham went through it all. 2 Years ago Molly bravely shared her story in depth; as well the very insightful reflections she had during, and post recovery.

Now, 2 years down the line post recovery, Molly is finally reaping the rewards of her hard work and commitment towards recovering fully from RED-S, once and for all.

Tune in to hear where Molly is at now, why she choose to take her time with it, and how she remained committed to her path of recovery.

Molly definitely falls into the category of life's Overachievers, but as credit to her depth of character and introspection. And so this episode brings to you plenty of valuable and thought provoking reflections.

RED-S recovery is possible but it can take time.

Also a deep dive into and around athlete-ing as a female!

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So what does a Commonwealth Games and World Cup medallist do on their day to day?

Olivia Mathias is a 2x U23 World Triathlon championships Silver medallist, Commonwealth Games Triathlon silver medallist, and Triathlon World Cup bronze medallist.

As a professional triathlete with aspirations to compete in Tokyo, she provides us unique insight into her life. She shares the struggles, including her recent injury, the facts including her typical training week, and the best bits, around all things being a triathlete.

A really great episode packed full of insight!

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First part of the New Years Bonus Trilogy - RED-S! This has been the number one area of interest on this podcast and so to bring the year to a close here area some further thoughts and reflections around the topic.

In this episode RED-S advocate, Nike athlete, and Running with RED-S Podcast founder and host Jake Smith joins me to talk through his reflections on RED-S.

wishing you the best for a forefilling and RED-S free 2024!

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My reflections on what makes for a happy and successful runner as a result of having spoken with a range of top athletes and experts through this podcast, and my own running experience.

To be clear, I am in no way shape or form a qualified expert in anything sport or medical related. Any information I share in this episode purely reflects my own thoughts and reflections.

Thanks so much for being part of the family this year! Hopefully you enjoy this episode :)

All the best for 2024!

Does the festive periods stress your inner athlete?

There has been a fair bit of attention around the stress and anxiety the festive period can cause to training. In particular around training routines, sessions, and festive food.

Being a festive stressor is definitely something I can say I have been a bit of a victim of in the past, but I have since moved on. So I thought I'd share this experience and journey in a little Christmas themed bonus episode.

In this episode I sit down with my sister to talk around my experience of being an athlete and Christmas. I share my past mindset around the topics of training and food at Christmas and where I am now and my thoughts and reflections on it all. My sister brings in some runner outsider perspectives and her thoughts and reflections as someone very close to me. Big shout out to her for joining the pod today!

Thanks to everyone who is part of the Fitter, Faster, and Happier community. I hope you all have a really lovely Christmas period!

Something a bit different, but hopefully you were able to find some enjoyment or value in this!

Long story short life is long so enjoy!

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Everyone's knows you're meant to make lemonade when life throws you lemons - but how do you really do this? And how do you do this when you're an athlete?

Leanne Levitt @leannelevittbiz is an ex GB Endurance athlete, who has survived a rare type of bone cancer, and continued moving from strength to strength as she takes on a new role as a business leader, and finds a new normal for training.

This episode sheds light on how strength of mind and strength of character can be used to make it through the hard times, and emerge on top.

Leanne is a highly driven, highly motivated, and highly inspirational person and athlete, and this episode will leave you feeling positive and inspired.

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Phoebe Gill holds top spot when it comes to the 800m and 1500m, with multiple number 1's for the UK All Time rankings across U13 and U17 with a PB of 2.01.50 (800m), and 4.11.9 (1500m).

So aside from a lot of talent, what does she attribute her success to? And what challenges has she faced, and how has she overcome them?

A really insightful episode which discusses some key topics around athlete success, and finding the right balance between life and sport, and physical and mental training.

If you ask Phoebe its ' 40% physical and 60% mental' so what does this mean?

She might only be 16 but she has already got a great mindset with lots of valuable knowledge, perspective, and insight.

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The female athlete health crisis – it is real! This episode brings to you: Pelvic floor, breasts and bras, the menstrual cycle all unique to being a woman in sport. We dive into some of the features unique to women, as well as the key topics of RED-S and body image.

Baz Moffat from the Well HQ joins us today to offer some information, insight, and advice around some critical aspects of female health relevant to sport. Baz shares some of her own experiences from being a GB rower.

Baz offers a refreshing and honest take on some of these over promoted and under discussed topics. No waffling around topics today, we dive straight in and get right into some of the more controversial and ‘taboo’ topics.

This is an absolute must listen for any women and especially any women in sport!

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How long do you plan to compete for? And where do you see athletics or sport taking you?

Stacey shares her reflections on her sustained success and journey within sport, as she takes us from her life training on a grass track to becoming a double world champion.

Lots of things have changed and evolved over the years and Stacey shares valuable insight on how to adapt and move with life, whilst maximising sporting performance. In particular Stacey shows how the Masters events can provide just as much enjoyment and competition, despite them recieving less attention.

Lots of learn from and think about.

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She isn't wearing enough clothes, she is wearing too many clothes, those clothes don't suit her body, those clothes maximise her performance, those clothes look hideous, those clothes are offensive, those clothes....

Twinelle, a former GB sprinter, and the founder and owner of the sportswear brand TF1 Athletic joins the pod to discuss sportswear.

Female athletes and sportswear. The knife edge between performance, looks, comfort, and social acceptability. There is an increasing divide and controversy amongst what female athletes put, or should or should not put onto their bodies. In particular with the rise of social media there is a shift from sport being performance focused, to sport being athlete focused.

So what is controversial, what is okay, what is unacceptable... There is a lot to discuss, and the area of female athlete sportswear is one which is over speculated but under talked about. During this episode we discuss some of the controversies around sportswear, and some of the view points on it.

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What does it really mean to 'be a runner', or 'be an athlete'?

This episode we walk through @graceingles.athlete journey of going from the top of the national scene, to leaving running for music, and coming back again.

Identity and sport. Are they two separate things? or are they one and the same? The relationship between the two is complicated and at times confusing.

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Asics and John Clark Motor Group athlete Natasha Phillips re-joins the podcast to chat through her past year.

Natasha is the European U20 Half Marathon record holder but also a second year university student, and someone who has so far been self coached.

Over the past year Natasha has competed at her first World Championships, finished 1st Brit in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon, got her first injury, completed her first year of university, and found a new coach.

Lots to catch up on and lots to learn in this episode.

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Are you free from the toxins of running, exercise and nutrition, social media… ? And have you given much thought to diversity and inclusivity within our sport? If not why not!

This episode we are joined by leading sports dietician, author, and runner Renee McGregor

In this episode Renee will share some key insights and thoughts around finding that truly healthy and balanced relationship with food, exercise, and running. But she will also shed some light on the less talked about topic of racial discrimination and diversity within our sport.

There are loads of essential gems, hard hitting and honest facts, and concepts to consider. An absolute must for any female athlete trying to navigate being a competitive athlete in 2023.

I hope you come away from this episode with something new and something to think about, and challenge yourself to consider the wider impacts of your actions on social media and such.

If you are keen to hear more from Renee, feel free to check out some of her books or her website for further information and to book consultations.

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Now a 2.29 Great Britain Marathon runner, running coach, and running space media icon, Becky Briggs sheds light on the marathon, and some of the common key issues within the sport.

Becky talks about her experience overcoming her past eating disorder, and what really allowed her to move past things. Taking her from feeling like she was treading water to feeling strong, powerful, and able to reach her potential.

Becky reflects upon her journey with the Marathon so far, what it has been like training for it, and racing it, and what she has learned from progressing though the levels with it so fast.

Lots of be learned here!

And be sure to check out Becky Briggs for coaching tips and tricks too.

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Kate Axford is a former professional hockey player for Great Britain. But now, she is a runner.

In this episode we discuss all things around her journey and experience in changing sports. Moving from a professional sports player to a regular 9 to 5 worker, whilst still competing at the highest standard.

Kate has sent some shock waves through the sport of athletics as she drops below 16 minutes in the 5k, proving that excellence in running can be achieved with a non running training base.

Kate discusses all things mindset and training in this very insightful and inspiring episode.

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Jess Robson is an ex badminton player turned runner. She shares her experience of finding her best runner self after she turned things around after falling into some of the common runner traps.

Jess is a very inspiring individual whos resillience and perserverance is only admirable. She talks about her journey from overtraining to finding a healthy, enjoyable, and effective balance. And how she healed a toxic, complicated and excersise dependent relationship with food.

There is a wider discussion around the pressures on young girls in sport, in particular within the running community.

Lots of tips, and things to take away from this one!

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Hayley Hemmings @runnerhlh is the National Endurance Manager on track for England Athletics, coach, athlete, and sports enthusiast.

Hayley shares her thoughts around what is needed for a successful athlete coach relationship specifically for female athletes. 

A lot of topics are covered and some food for thought for both athletes and coaches.

There is also some wider discussion of the current set up around nurturing and retaining talent, and analysis of the present situation surrounding the sport of athletics in England. 

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How a Diagnosis of PCOS launched her journey to being an athlete.

Sher Tapang @sher.ravesfitness is a triathlete, PCOS warrior, mother, race director, and manager.

Sher discussed her struggles with the hormonal condition PCOS, which affects between 8% and 10% of reproductive aged women ( WHO), and how she used her diagnosis to fuel her journey to health and happiness.

Sher has taken on a range of endurance races including the 70.3 Ironman and triathlon.

She shares how she motivated herself, and made the journey to being an athlete, and how she continued this despite giving birth. And as someone who holds down a full-time job, is a race director, and mother she shows us all how commitments don't have to hold us back from.

And as our first guest from the Philippines there is some wider discussion around some new and different challenges, especially those specific to being female. Sher is an inspiration to everyone, as she shows it is possible to work with challenge and use it to your advantage.

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Fitter, Faster, & Happier presents: Natasha Phillips @natasharuns to share her three year journey to becoming an ASICS sponsored world class athlete.

Natasha is a Covid runner baby boomer and has since set a European U20 record in the Half Marathon, and run the fastest time by any 18 year old female in the world this year. Not only is she a phenomenal rising star of the half marathon, she holds 5 UK number ranking spots ranging from the 5k to the HM, and is the Scottish champion over the 10k, 10miles, and Half Marathon.

Natasha shares her passion for the sport, how it started, her reflections on running so far, her training style, and thoughts around what allowed her to make huge improvements in performance in only a short time.

This insightful episode is also a great reminder to enjoy running. And you will probably be shocked by her mileage;)

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Lauryn Davey ( Instagram @laurynlouisedavey) is a Welsh Heptathlon Champion, Commonwealth Games qualifier, medical student, social media influencer, vegan and so much more.

In this episode she shares her journey to becoming a heptathlete and how she got to the level she is at despite several hurdles including financial, and logistical challenges.

Lauryn talks about her struggles with chronic pain following the Covid vaccine, and how this is and has impacted her athletic career.

And we branch out into a wider discussion where Lauryn shares her views around finance, social media, and the current state of the sport.

Lauryn has incredible mental strength and is a total go- getter , which has served her well. She also makes many great and very insightful points throughout the episode. You will definitely come away feeling inspired and with a lot to think about!

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Welcome to Season 2!

Your feedback from season 1 has been taken on board and this season we will be hearing from a wider range of athletes, and ages!

The first dozen guests are confirmed - watch the video to see who they are :)

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British Champs 1500m womens Preview!

Unfortunately I went out in the evening, planned on watching the heats on catch up but turns out it is not yet available on catch up so I did my best!

M11 Track Club's Ava Lloyd joins the podcast to share her journey to her success over the past season. Ava placed 5th in the World U20 1500m Championships, took 2 National titles across the 800m (indoors) and 1500m, and competed in several international meets.

Although despite some very impressive PB's and a lot of success this year it has not been plane sailing and rainbows for Ava. Like many, Ava battled with several years of the dreaded 'Runners Plateau', before coming out the other side. In her case this was a result of her changing body, something which many teenage girls struggle with and could be a reason in the high drop out rates of girls in the sport. Ava's approach to adversity is inspiring and motivating, as she demonstrates where grit, determination, and trusting the process can get you.

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British Champs Womens 800m Final Preview 2023

Preview for the womens 5000m at the 2023 British Champs as per the official entry lists- Enjoy!

Preview on the line up as per the British Athletics Official Start Lists.

From Ballet to Running? Is a non-running sporting background the way to success in running?

This week I am joined by the lovely and very talented Jasmine Wood @jasminelwd03. She has only been running since 2019 and has already made huge improvements across all the distances. She has taken quite a different path to becoming one of the UKs top athletes, and she has competed over a range of different and new distances, including Half Marathons, and Marathons. She talks us through her experience of starting from nowhere, using training plans from the internet, and self-coaching. Jasmine definitely keeps the fun in running, and this informative light-hearted episode is the perfect way to end the season.

Lots of learn, laugh, and take away from this!

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Thanks for being part of season, to all the athletes, experts, and you guys- the listeners! It has been great having you all as part of the community, and I hope you have enjoyed the pod so far!

Lots of exciting things to come as we move into season 2, and some big plans in the pipeline so stay tuned...

As always feel free to give comments, thoughts, and feedback.

All the best!

Indira :)