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.

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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!

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!

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In this episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’ Emily Shane!

Emily who days before this conversation finished her first ever marathon in Brighton is all about embracing YOUR pace!

Over the years Emily’s relationship with running has been a rocky one, from hating it in school, to binning her Manchester half marathon medal and swearing she’d never run again, to now amassing an impressive social media following and inspiring many to reevaluate the reasons that they run!

In this conversation Ben and Emily talk about how finding a community of like minded runners has helped her fall for running like she never has before, why we should all truly believe in the phrase ‘If you run, you’re a runner’, rather than just saying it, and how you could join her and Celina Stephenson in a collaborative event with us at RunThrough in Hyde Park on the 25th May!

Head to Emily & Celina's Instagram accounts for discount codes!

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Lillie Bleasdale is a marathoner, coach and advocate of female health! 

Having had her own experience with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis she now shares her health journey online in the hope to raise awareness, and to give women going through what she did something that they maybe able to relate to, with the ultimate hope of alleviating the chronic pain that many women suffer with in silence.

Also an incredibly accomplished runner herself Lillie and Ben cover how she struggles with the marathon blues, why she chose not to do a spring marathon in 2024 and why it should always be about enjoyment over everything else!

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On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Rahema Mamodo.

Rahema, who describes the moment she was the 1st Hijabi runner on the front cover of ‘Women’s Running’ as one of the best moments of her life, is also a member of the Brooks Running Collective.

Having started running later in life Rahema has run distances from the 5K to ultra marathons. In this conversation, you’ll hear the challenges she faces on a day-to-day basis, not only as a female runner but also as someone from an Ethnic minority background, how when she started running she was almost put off by people shouting from cars or honking their horns but ultimately found a passion in a supportive community & why if you are thinking about running no matter what your background or experience you should give it a go!

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Welcome back to RunThrough presents Gone Running, todays guest, Dr Becca Salmon.

Becca, who’s following has skyrocket on instagram recently through her authentic and engaging content is a Junior Doctor, runner and Expedition Medic.

In her teenage years Becca lost her brother to Cancer, this lead her down the path of Medicine & ultimately also to question whether it was Medicine in the traditional sense that made her happy. 

Having discovered running in Covid, Becca has gone on to complete countless races from 5Ks all the way up to her beloved ultra marathon and uses running, as many of us do to aid her mental health!

In this conversation Ben & Becca talk about the power of saying ‘yes’, how a phone call allowed her to get her break into expedition medicine & how she deals with injury! (Which she was dealing with at the time of recording)

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James Cooper, a PT by trade in 2024 is running a marathon every single day. 

Not content with a normal year James is running 366 daily marathons (thanks leap year) in aid of ‘The Samaritans’.

After a difficult time with his mental health 10 years ago, he turned to running having never done it before and entered his first marathon. Since then he has completed an endurance challenge every year, from marathons, to ultras and triathlons, all to raise money for charities like ‘The Samaritans’ as well as raising awareness of his own initiative ‘Smilinggg’.

In this conversation Ben and James chat about how you go about training for such a monumental challenge, what he fears and excites him and why you should really take the pressure off yourself if you’re just starting out on your running journey!

Donate to James’ Smilinggg 366 challenge HERE.

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Daniel Leadbitter is a videographer, YouTuber and actor.

Alongside elite athlete Phily Bowden, his girlfriend and now business partner they have created one of the fastest growing running YouTube channels, with a goal of hitting 100k subscribers by the end of the year!

Daniel, himself on his own running journey has now also began documenting his story, sharing his experiences, vulnerabilities and advice as he navigates those early stages.

I’m this conversation Ben and Daniel talk the inception of Phily’s channel, what it’s like to spend so much time with elite athletes & how running has transformed his quality of life!

Follow and subscribe to both  @DanielMoves &  @PhilyBowden .

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Lloyd Kempson is a runner, coach and co-owner of the hugely popular Instagram athletics page Trackstaa.

From an early age Lloyd has been immersed in the running space, from a ranked teen in the 1500m & 3000m to coaching 100s of athletes to PB’s across all distances! Lloyd who’s never been one to shy away from his battles with his own mental health has recently been diagnosed with ADHD something which he has been incredibly open with online, inspiring many in the process.

Now back focusing on his own running journey as his number one priority, Lloyd is looking to the Manchester Marathon as a stepping stone towards a faster marathon at the end of the year. That and so much more on this episode of the ‘Gone Running Podcast’ with Ben Sheppard.

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Liz Newcomer is a seven time marathoner and 3 star marathon major holder.

In 2019 she began her distance running journey at the Victoria park half, since then she has been on a quest to find ‘Resiliency In Running’ - the name of her podcast! Liz who is now training towards a Boston Qualifying time will be toeing the line at the London Marathon this year to try and improve on the 3.32 that she achieved on a difficult day in Chicago in 2023.

In this conversation Ben and Liz talk about why her perspective on running shifted from a negative to hugely positive one, how becoming a coached athlete has allowed her to unlock her potential and about the journey that lead her to start documenting her running story across social media and podcasts!

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Now an experienced Marathon runner with a PB of 2.23 set at the Seville Marathon 2024, Jasper ran his 1st marathon in 2015 just days after his 18th birthday, breaking three hours on his first outing.

Since then he’s gone on to run some very impressive times from the 1500m all the way up to his beloved marathon!

In this conversation, find out how it was healthy competition with his Dad that got Jasper out running, what lessons he’s learnt over the years when it comes to the beautifully brutal marathon distance and he also shares his best practices that could help you before and during your next race!

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At 23 Jordan Adams was told he is a carrier of a gene that means he will develop Dementia by his early 40s. 

Jordan, now 28, who’s family has been devastated by Dementia has set his sights on raising a target of a million pounds to help fund the on going research in the field in a bid  to #FindACure. Running has not only become the vehicle to do this but the way in which Jordan manages his own mental health. 

Alongside his brother, who also carries the gene, Jordan will run the length of the UK at the end of 2024 in a bid to continue to share his family’s story & help raise awareness of those affected.

Donate - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ftdbrothers

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Joe Moruzzi is the founder of ‘Pleese’ and ‘Freezecakes’.

After putting fitness on the back burner while building his hugely successful businesses Joe rediscovered his love for running in 2023. 

Since then he has gone on to run with RunThrough on numerous occasions including breaking a long standing 10 year half marathon PB with RunThrough in Battersea park. In this conversation Ben and Joe talk about the many parallels between progressing on your running morning and growing a business, how running grounds him and why ‘running slow, to run fast’ is a lesson not only applicable to running but other aspects of life as well.

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Priya Gopaldas is a Doctor and Ultra Runner.

In 2021 she appeared on the reality TV show Love Island and attributes her running journey as the catalyst that gave her the confidence to do so. Since then she has been a regular at RunThrough events, has completed some amazing Ultras and built a community online who share the common love for running and movement! 

In this conversation Ben and Priya delve into her ultra journey, chat about returning to the ‘shorter distances’ after running ultras and how her day job as a Doctor inspires her out on the road and trails.

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Jamie describes himself as a 38 year old running Dad. In 2019 Anthony one of Jamie’s closest friends took his own life, following a difficult time Jamie set himself a challenge to run as many half marathons in a year as possible to raise awareness and funds for the Campaign Against Living Miserably. 

Since then the road has always been a sacred place to Jamie and a place he turns whatever life throws at him. Now inspiring many others to lace up and start their own journeys Jamie's instagram has grown exponentially over the last few years. Whether you go there for his shoe reviews or running updates it’s clear to see he really resinates with the running community. 

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Michael Burton.

Michael is an endurance athlete who completed 32 Ironman 70.3s in 32 days, one for every county in Ireland. At 18, Michael went through an incredibly tough period and at times, didn’t want to be here. Since then he has turned his life around, and now inspires many others who may be battling through hard times in their own lives.

In this conversation, Ben and Michael talk about his move from London to Portugal, why London ultimately wasn’t for him, how he looks back at his 18-year-old self, and the monumental next challenge that will see him running 6000K over 60 days. They also delve into Michael’s feelings towards pain and how, you are capable of so much, whether you believe it or not.

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Milo McCloud is a runner and content creator based in London. In 2023 Milo took on the challenge of competing in a Men's Physique competition and running a marathon in only 12 hours.

Following his success in that challenge he turned his attention to ‘racing’ a marathon and ended up completing his first 26.2 mile race at Goodwood with RunThrough in under 3.25!

In this conversation Ben and Milo get into his lofty new running goals, why he thinks Hyrox is becoming so popular and how his new series ‘The London Grind’ is really taking off on Instagram!

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James Forrest is a record breaking Hiker, author, journalist … and more recently runner. Over three years James climbed all 1,001 UK peaks and holds some unbelievable hiking fastest know times. 

Having always been a lover of the great outdoors James has used running over the years to keep himself fit for his hiking adventures, however recently he has fallen more in love with the sport. He’s now set himself the   challenge to run new PB’s in distances from the 5K to the Marathon to celebrate his 40th year. 

Having already run new PB’s with RunThrough at Heaton Park and Oulton Park, where he came so close to breaking three hours will 2024 be the year James dips below that very impressive three hour mark for the Marathon? In this conversation, him and Ben get into that, why he thinks running with people better than you is so important and how his hiking adventures over the years have helped his running journey!

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Celina Stephenson Is a content creator whose relationship with running has changed over the years, from hating it in school to becoming inspired to take on the London Marathon after stumbling across ‘RunTok’ running TikTok.

Living in Ireland but visiting London regularly her run club ‘runners high’ have gone from strength to strength and is a place for quote ‘slower gals’ and anyone else to join on a monthly basis. 

In this conversation Ben and Celina chat about why pace really DOES NOT MATTER, how she thinks she’s going to feel standing on the start line of the London Marathon and what it was like to complete her first half with us at RunThrough!

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Izzy Bramley is a runner and no nonsense content creator who you may have seen on instagram as @RunnerMancBee. 

As her running journey has progressed she has picked up some very impressive results, notably a second in the half marathon at the Warrington Running Festival and most recently running a sub 2.55 marathon in Valencia, get this …. WITH NO WATCH! 

In this conversation Ben and Izzy chat about the moment she realised she’d left it on charge at home, what she wished someone told her when she started running and how it’s enjoyment over everything!

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Aubrey Mvula refers to himself as an average runner but his content is far from that with high production values and a rapidly growing audience he has become one to watch in the running content space. In this conversation Ben and Aubrey touch on his goals for 2024, the shoes he loved in 2023 and what he’s looking to get his hands on and feet in this year, and his journey so far in content creation.

Video referenced with Ben Felton and Cole Gibbens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htT7GPFVl5g

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Matthew Wood is the co - founder of RunThrough and GW Active. Along side his friend and business partner Ben Green they have taken RunThrough from a single event to the biggest running events company in the UK. In this conversation host Ben Sheppard and Matt talk through the beginnings of the business and it’s growth, how in the next 10 years everyone will know the name ‘RunThrough’ and why Matt feels so passionately about ‘inspiring an active nation through running’.

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Alysia McAndrew has had her life transformed through running. From only starting the sport in lockdown running 5K for the NHS, who she also works for, to now running some of the worlds most famous races including recently the Valencia marathon, achieving an amazing time of 3.29.14 for a new PB. 

In this conversation, Alysia opens up about her life with Dyslexia something host Ben Sheppard can also relate too, how running has become her place of peace and why it’s ‘The big things the little things and everything in-between’ that should be celebrated (quote Alysia) who really does have that infections passion for running which is probably why that social media presence is also growing daily. 

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Josh Griffiths is a 2.11 marathoner who is signed with Asics, he’s represented Great Britain and Wales on numerous occasions and also has a lot of love for  his club Swansea Harries.

On his journey back from injury and ahead of a big Olympic Year Josh joined us for the 10K at Alton Towers, winning the race and using it as a stepping stone in his winter training. He also holds a World Record which might not be what you’re expecting and if 2024 is going to be your marathon year there are so many tips to help you achieve your potential on race day throughout this conversation.

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Jake Catterall is an ultra endurance athlete who has just run across the continent of Europe.

In 94 days he ran 5660 KM’s from the northern tip of Norway to the southern tip of Spain. However, this project titled ’Running Europe Together’ was only part of the puzzle in Jakes series of adventures entitled ‘Way Beyond’ which will eventually lead to a solo crossing of Antarctica. In this conversation Ben and Jake chat about Jake’s reasoning behind this challenge, how injury at one point threatened the project and how the finish line is never really the finish line.

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Misha Grimes is a lifestyle content creator, who recently joined us at the Wimbledon half marathon.

Her running journey began, as many people’s did in lockdown before in 2022 Misha ran her first Marathon in Brighton in memory of her Dad, who sadly passed away. Misha continues to run not only for herself but to keep that connection with her Dad and has raised much needed funds and awareness for the MND Association. A very inspirational person and someone that really oozes enthusiasm and positivity, you’re going to want to put your trainers on after this episode!

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On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Jack Latham.

Jack is a runner and personal trainer who has been incredibly open with the challenges he has faced over the years in terms of his battles with his mental health and disordered eating. Jack, who is a transgender male also faces many other challenges in the athletic world from balancing his performance with his testosterone shots to accepting his times are now going to be slightly different running in the male category having begun transitioning at the age of 25.

In this conversation, Ben and Jack talk about the moment he finally received his Gender Recognition Certificate, where he hopes to be in 5 years (it's big), and how running has fundamentally changed why he trains and his performance goals.

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Poppy Tank is the British Steeple Champion, who only learnt the discipline after coming back from America where she spent her collage career in Utah.

With a long list of accolades that includes the fastest ever debut by a British woman over the steeple chance, Poppy has now set her sights on Paris 2024 and is going to do everything in her power to be in the team and on the start line.

She also recently joined us at Cheshire 10K winning the race over all and dedicating the victory to a collage teammate who was sadly murdered. 

You can find out more about Lauren’s story and the foundation in her name - https://laurenmccluskey.org/

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Dmytro Moyseyev is an ultra runner from Ireland who recently ran the entire length of the country. 570KM in 138 hours, a monumental achievement. 

Having only started running in lockdown he’s now set his sights on pushing himself even further. In this conversation hear not only about the ups and down of his Irish run but also the reasons behind why he lives every day to it’s fullest after an experience with two blood clots.

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From a swimming background, Chloe Dooley only discovered triathlon two and a half years ago when she entered and won her first event. Since then she has gone from strength to strength, she is the British Aquathlon champion and this year decided to close her season by toeing the line at Ironman Barcalona 70.3.

Going into the event Chloe would have been ecstatic with a top age group finish, but 5K into the run took first place and held on to win her first Ironman Middle distance event. Certainly a name to watch out for in the future.

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Will Robinson is an Ultra endurance athlete from Bristol, who has taken on plenty of incredible endurance challenges over the years, including recently running 200 miles around a 480 meter park in Bristol.

During the challenge Will experienced the worst pain he’s ever felt, was deprived of sleep and, as we all do got slightly over excited at the start, meaning that things started to unravel towards the end of the challenge.
 
With that said Wills ‘Why’ kept him moving forward and in completing the challenge he managed to raise enough money for his friend (also) Will to receive a life changing piece of equipment after his life was changed in an accident. That and so much more in this conversation with someone that really wants to inspire YOU to get out of the door.

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Six years ago Milly Pickles had an accident that led to her having to leg removed. Following that day Milly began sharing her journey online and in doing so has gained an incredible following. Her content seeks to inform and inspire, showing viewers and subscribes that if you keep on going and don’t give up you can achieve anything.

In 2023 Milly also became the first Amputee to complete the Redbull 400, the worlds toughest, steepest 400m race, which as you’ll find out in this conversation was quite the challenge. Milly has also no set her sights on a marathon with the journey to 26.2 beginning NOW!

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In 2023 Scott Jenkins is attempting to become the first British person EVER to complete the triple crown of 200+ mile races in the United States Of America. The triple crown is made up of Tahoe 200, Bigfoot  200 and the final jewel in the crown The Moab 240, a race considered by many people the toughest in the sport.

Having already completed the Moab 240 on two separate occasions becoming the first Welshman to do so and also holding the British Record Scott is going back to see if he can once again be on the right side of HISTORY!

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Sophie Grace Holmes is an online trainer and coach who has completed some incredible challenges over the years, she also lives with Cynic Fibrosis. Join her and Gone Running Host Ben Sheppard as they journey through Sophie's life, from her being told that she would only live to 16 to the life changing drug that has stabilised her health and transformed her running.

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In this episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, Ben Sheppard sits down with YouTube sensation Mark Lewis, Mark's channel has exploded with his no nonsense approach to his fitness journey, but how did it happen? Why did he decide to leave his career to pursue YouTube and where did the saying 'Above Average' even come from?

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Something slightly different this week, with under three weeks until the Loch Ness Marathon, Ben sat down with Chartered sport psychologist and author Dr Josephine Perry who specialises in sport and high performance. In this conversation you’ll discover some incredible ways to navigate that pre race anxiety as well as some simple yet effective strategies that you could consider building into your next race.

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Holly Brooks is a content creator who found running after creating 'The Strong Girl Society' - since then she has completed The Paris Marathon and more recently joined RunThrough at Run Heaton where she held a 'Strong Girl Society' meet up and ran along side many of the people she has inspired.

In this conversation Ben and Holly speak about how Holly shifted her mindset, the beginnings of 'The Strong Girl Society' and where she hopes to take it in the future as well as touching on her next challenge, The New York Marathon!

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In the latest episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, we had the privilege of speaking to the incredible Hermen Dange.

Hermen's journey into running began during his time in prison when ParkRun introduced a program allowing prisoners to participate in a weekly 5K. Initially, he joined simply to get out of his cell, but it quickly became a passion that transformed his life.

Now, Hermen shares his love for running with hundreds of individuals through his run club 'Made Running' and reaches thousands more via social media. His dedication to educating young people, aiming to prevent them from making the same mistakes he did at a young age, is truly inspiring.

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On this episode of the ‘Gone Running Podcast’ Callum Elson aka ‘The Distant Project’ joins host Ben Sheppard. Callum is a British 1500m & 5K athlete who over the course of 2023 has been documenting his journey in his YouTube series, ‘Closing The Gap’ culminating in him running a 3.35.39 1500M PB. The sixth fastest time by a British athlete throughout 2023 at time of recording. 

Callum has now set his sights on the Paris Olympics in 2024 and over the coming months will do everything in his power to achieve that dream, all while still working a full time job and creating amazing content for his ever expanding audience.

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Jonny Davies is the TikTok sensation who has gone on a massive journey from being a gym focused athlete to a hybrid athlete who is now running ultramarathons while also maintaining his performance in the gym. In this episode of the Gone Running Podcast with Ben Sheppard Jonny talks about this transformation, maintaining balance between the two, his monumental run the tube challenge taking place in September where he will be running the 272 stations of the London Underground, covering a whopping 572km and much much more!

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Flora Beverley is an ultra runner and content creator who encourages more people to take to the trails through her brilliant social content. In this conversation Ben and Flora talk zone 2 training, how you CAN run an ultra marathon and revel at some of the insane achievements women are delivering in the ultra space. They also touch on Flora’s next A race, a huge multi day project.

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Rob Hitchmough is one of the founding members of the ‘What The Fartlek’ podcast as well as being a keen runner himself! In this conversation hear Rob and Ben talk through why he and others started the show, how the running community has embraced it and why pacing others to personal bests is just as good, if not better than getting them yourself!

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