Running, Life & Stuff! – Details, episodes & analysis

Craig, co-founder of BEAR coffee shops, shares the inspiring journey of building a thriving coffee business rooted in community. From starting in a shed to running multiple locations, Craig discusses the art of coffee, the power of connection, and how BEAR fosters social spaces that bring people together and how it all links to running.

Check out BEAR: https://bemorebear.co/

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This is the dog rehoming charity that Anna used to find her Sherwood: https://www.facebook.com/dogrescueandadoption

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Luke Gallear is a former professional boxer and the founder of Darley Boxing Club. With a passion for boxing since his early teens, Luke turned his love for the sport into a career, competing at a professional level before injury ended his fighting days. Now, he dedicates himself to training young boxers and running his club, helping others achieve their goals in the sport.

In this episode, Luke shares his journey from a tough upbringing in Derby to his professional boxing career and the founding of Darley Boxing Club. The discussion covers his early influences, the challenges he faced, and his philosophy on training and determination. Luke also highlights the importance of roadwork in boxing, parallels between boxing and running, and his mission to give back by mentoring the next generation of fighters.

Darley Boxing Club on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/darey.abc

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Over the last few weeks Craig and Anna have talked to some amazing guests, during this episode you'll hear a "progress check" to see your their recent marathons went.  

We've been releasing material for 6 months now, and having collated your thoughts and feedback, one question keeps coming up: "Who the hell is Anna"; during this episode we'll delve deeper into this mystical being through some quick fire action. 

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In this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by Jennifer Mannion.

Jen started with a 5k and became hooked! She founded the brilliant Runners and Stunners community, which supports females of all running abilities.

Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyyyy_fit/?hl=en

Jennifer's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ndXdHNm6x6Rs76mKWrfDg?si=468c17f209454458

Runners and Stunners Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1173201?hl=en-GB

Runners and Stunners Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1364210981186302/

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In this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by Peter Wilmot who is running 120K on the Lavaredo Ultra Trail for Alzheimer's Society.  He chats about the run, his goals, finding the ideal pace and why he's fundraising for the cause.

Peter's JustGiving Page for Alzheimer's: https://www.justgiving.com/page/peter-wilmot-lavaredo-ultratrail-120km?utm_term=YG7gekpj3

CryoRefresh: https://www.cryorefresh.co.uk/

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Using science in your training is awesome, but sometimes the stats, metrics and terminology are confusing and intimidating.

Friend of the show Lois (from the Sport Performance Centre at Loughborough University) makes the numbers understandable for mere mortals.

CryoRefresh: https://www.cryorefresh.co.uk/

Lois' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-fileman/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker.  Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff!

Welcome to this episode, which was recorded before the London marathon in 2024. Craig and Anna are joined by Amy, who's aiming to join the 100 Marathon Club.  At the time of recording, she was just about to run her 72nd in London.

Ripley Running Club's Website: https://www.ripleyrunningclub.co.uk/

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker.  Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff!

Welcome to this episode, today Craig and Anna are joined by Dan from the Matlock running club, it's a tight knit group of runners who share what they love doing... So why should you join a running club? For the social aspects, the motivation and so much more mentioned in todays episode.

Matlock Athletic Club's Website: https://www.matlockac.org.uk/

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker.  Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff!

Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Phil, from Cryo Refresh.  Along with Craig, he advocates heavily for cryotherapy. In this episode he explains why it's so beneficial to use cryo chambers to improve performance, speed recovery, but also for chronic pain.

Spoiler alert: It's nothing to do with Walt Disney!

Cryo Refresh's Website: https://www.cryorefresh.co.uk/

Cryo Refresh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cryorefresh/

Cryo Refresh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cryorefresh/

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Craig's a trail runner, coffee lover, and adventure seeker.  Join him fortnightly on a Tuesday as he chats all things running, life & stuff!

Welcome to this episode! Today, Craig and Anna are joined by Lois, a Performance Physiologist from Loughborough University, the sporting capital of the UK!  She explains why scientific training is beneficial and why it can be the catalyst for stepping up your game and furthering your running journey.

Lois' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lois-fileman/?originalSubdomain=uk

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