Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast (Indira )

Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier. This week I speak with England Runner Louise Hackett, she is a student athlete at Loughborough University, Reigning English Schools cross country champion, and BUCS cross country medallist.

In this half of the episode we discuss Louise's journey into running, and how she went from a non-runner to a England runner. We discuss a range of topics:

- The factors which helped her make this progress, and what her training set up is like.

- How she dealt with injury

- What motivates her

- How she has dealt with increased success 

- Coming from a running household 

- Being coached by a family member

- The Youth Talent Programme 

- Social Media and sport 

- Winning English Schools National Cross Country

- Competing in the British University Cross Country Championships 

Hey Guys and welcome or welcome back to the podcast!

This week I am with double BUCS champion and student athlete Beth Morley. She has a 4.16 1500m, and 2.05 800m.

In this episode we talk about her journey to the successful, and happy runner she is now. She talks about her struggles with training motivation, and racing confidence, and how she overcame them.

She talks about how she maintains a good relationship with running; the importance of valuing friends and the social aspects of running; and her plans for the season ahead.

If your struggling with motivation, this may be the perfect episode for you.

All the best for the week ahead guys! Live happy, run happy, be happy!

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From a 41.51 10k in 2022 to a 33.05 10k in 2023. There is definitely a backstory to this...

This episode brings you the 2023 womens BUCS 10,000m champion Alice Goodall, who's debut at this event earned her a 33.10 and automatic selection for the upcoming European U23 champs.

Alice also represented Great Britain for the first time at the European U23 cross country championships this season, where she finished 13th.

In this episode we do a little deep dive into the 'behind the scenes of becoming the BUCS champ'. Alice talks through her training and mindset around and during the BUCS 10,000m.

We also talk through her running journey and story, where we fill in her 3 year gap in competing. In this episode Alice offers an inspiring and relatable episode, demonstrating that injuries don't have to be the end. And she shares the impact changing her mindset around training and racing has had on her performance and enjoyment of the sport.

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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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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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Is it perseverance or is it insanity? It depends on your mindset, it depends on your reason, it depends on what you value… Everything lies on a spectrum and often there are two key ways of viewing something. In this episode international runner and now Triathlon Olympic Pathway athlete, Charlotte Alexander, joins the podcast. And one more thing, she also works a full-time job in a fast paced lab environment. Charlotte is a very naturally talented athlete, who found herself on national teams and in GB vests from a young age. However, after several years of dealing with major injuries, including multiple stress fractures for a surprising reason; she found herself falling below of what she new she was capable of. Although Charlotte since made her way back to the top again, she began to find the energy she was putting in was not longer matching her expectations. Although Charlotte had and still has a bright running future, she decided to take a risk and dive into something completely new and take up triathlon. Not only this, but she also decided to move to a new city and start a new job working full-time. This episode provides lots of food for thought as Charlotte shows courage by trusting her gut and leaning into what she knows is right for her. In the episode we discuss around balance and decision making, and how sporting choices fit into daily life. As always lots of to be empowered and inspired from.

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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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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Are you getting the success you want in both academics and sport? Instagram|| @beawood_ || @fitterfasterhappier ||

Success in both academics and running could be deemed the 'Gold Standard' for any student or college athlete. But how do athletes not only achieve, but then maintain this? And does the concept of balance even relate to a fixed idea or practice?

This week I am joined by multiple national title holder, GB runner, and Cambridge University student Bea Wood. She shares her reflections, thoughts, and tips on her running journey as a successful athlete and student.

She walks us through her experience of her first year at uni as a student athlete - including her training routine, things which have surprised her, and her thoughts in general. She also offers some advice to students who are looking to apply to OxBridge.

A definite must listen for any student athletes!

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Hey Guys,

Bringing you a special national champs and Euro qualifiers episode with some of your newly crowned national champs. Big shout out to these girls for being available at such short notice, and for sharing their stories around racing.

This episode is in two parts! Part 1- U20 Innes and part 2 U23- Sarah and Steph (20 minutes onwards)

U20 3000m - Innes FitzGerald

U23 800m- Steph Driscoll

U23 1500m- Sarah Calvert

Lots to take away from this episode with some super talented girls! Hope you enjoy!

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New Zealand athlete and corporate professional Georgie Grgec joins the podcast to talk through her running journey which has recently landed her a top 50 at the world cross country championships and a 15.20 5000m.

Georgie shares her experience of junior success out in New Zealand and how her struggles with injuries led her to leave the sport. She then talks through how she found her way back to running, had a light bulb moment around RED-S, and has built back stronger each year. And all whilst working a full time job.

Georgie shares her thoughts around and experience of both working full time and being an athlete. Hence, Georgie shares how she balances the two and fits training in around ridged working hours.

Georgie is a very talented athlete and she shares some of her aspirations for the future.

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As an U13, Molly ran the fastest ever 800m by an U13 in the UK, setting the girls U13 800m record. She had national and international success.

But post 2019, she disappeared from the UK running scene.

What happened?

Like many athletes Molly fell victim to the pressure of the sport, social media, and wanting to succeed at all costs.

I mean let's be honest what athlete isn't always looking for ways to improve.

RED-S, Racing anxiety, disordered eating, stress fractures, loss of life balance, loss of period, identity crisis - she has been through it all.

But she has also recovered and come out the other side.

Recovery from RED-S, loss of enjoyment, and disordered eating in sport is possible!

Now a healthy, happy, and up-and-running athlete, in this episode Molly shares her story, thoughts, tips, and advice on all things RED-S.

Molly is an incredible person and athlete who sheds so much light on this topic, with this motivating and inspiring conversation.

This is such an important topic and a must listen for anyone in sport.

RED-S Definition - The underlying problem of RED-S is an inadequacy of energy to support the range of body functions involved in optimal health and performance.

https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/11/687 ( IOC statement on RED-S)

In short RED-S is where you are expending more energy then you are consuming as person who is training or engaging in physical activity. This can result in a range of both short and long term health conditions. The research is still new, and there may be more issues however these can include issues with:

- metabolic rate

- menstrual function

- bone health,

-immunity

- protein synthesis,

-cardiovascular health

-brain function

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Academia/ Official Findings

https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2019/04/22/relative-energy-deficiency-in-sport-red-s-recognition-and-next-steps/

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-097700 Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S): elucidation of endocrine changes affecting the health of males and females | SpringerLink

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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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Fun and Informative bonus episode with some of the girls who came in the top three middle/distance events at the 2023 BUCS champs.

The first group episode for the podcast, was lots of fun doing this and definitely looking to do more of these moving forward.

Let me know your thoughts in the poll!

Hope you enjoy and all the best guys :)

Clara Evans-Graham, the first Brit home in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, joins the pod for all things her journey to this point and how she pulled off her debut Olympic marathon with less then 7 days notice.

In this episode Clara shows just how much can be achieved when you are rational, patient, and listen to your body. Clara took her time to cultivate her talent, making sure she didn't miss out on other opportunities or burn herself or her body out and as a result she success has come her way. Clara has a great mindset and approach to balancing life with running and there is lots which can be learned from her.

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British Champs Womens 800m Final Preview 2023

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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For all parents, athletes, and coaches out there, nutrition is such a key part of the training process. Fuelling correctly allows your body to optimise the adaptations made from training needed to get faster. It also leads to better recovery, and can prevent athletes having issues with RED-S ( relative energy deficiency in sport)

Following on from the episode about Molly's story with RED-S, I am talking with 2 registered sports and public health nutritionists: Kate and Fran.

Kate and Fran run The Performance Canteen (Home Page (performancecanteen.co.uk) @performance_canteen (Instagram) which helps young athletes fuel their best performances, and provides simple, easy to follow nutritional advice to do this.

Obviously nutrition is a huge topic and we can't cover every thing in a single episode. In this episode some of the ideas we talk about include:

- The importance of Nutrition

- Eating enough as an athlete

- Protein - getting enough protein, the hype around protein, protein products, protein powder

- Key fuelling habits for athletes

- How to navigate the numbers and recommended guidelines

- Fuelling as a vegetarian or vegan

- The effect of training on appetite

- The effect of the menstrual cycle on metabolic rate

This weeks sees the start of having the much promised experts on the podcast! Moving forward we will be having a range of exciting experts and specialists in all topics running and female running, but of course we will continue to have athlete's .

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Big thanks to Fran and Kate, they are really passionate about helping young athletes fuel, and be sure to reach out to them on Instagram if you have any further questions.

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The 3x GB athlete, 7x marathon runner (with a PB of 2.29) and, online run coach Becky Briggs, re-joins the podcast to update us on her past year. *Contact info below*

In Becky's previous episode she shared her journey from being hospitalised with an eating disorder in her early teens and dealing with double stress fractures to finding health, happiness, running for Great Britain, and the marathon.

This year she shares what she has learned having run 3 marathons and fought off a spell with Plantar Fasciitis - how she has re-found her way back to the start line of marathons after injuries, and some of the new and cool experiences running has brought her.

As a coach and entrepreneur herself Becky offers a unique angle in her reflections on running, training, and all things marathons.

Lots of learn from and take away in this one. It is definitely true that Becky has a great mindset and approach to running.

Comment down below how many laps of Battersea park you think Becky will clock up in 2025?

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Is it really your mind which is preventing you achieve your potential? ** contact information below

Are you stuck in that 'half recovery' phase following an eating disorder? Do you have disordered eating? Are you struggling produce the race result you know you are capable of? Is life making it tough for you to find the headspace to train? Are nerves getting in the way? Not sure you look or feel like an 'athlete'?

The brain and the power of the brain are immense and so often forgotten about and overlooked in sport.

Recently athlete mental health has made a surge in terms of importance, but lets dive into what is behind this! The brain, the mind, how you control you!

So many athletes are missing out on achieving their true potential because they don't know how to engage their mind in the right way. As athletes we are trying to push ourselves as hard as we can, but without a 'real threat'.

But our bodies are smart, or at least still tuned into our cave man days - they don't randomly want to expend energy, and this is where sports psychology comes in.

To race your best you have to be in a good place in both your personal and athlete life, and you have to be in the right mindset as soon as your toe touches that line. But how do you do this?

This week I am joined by the super highly qualified and experienced Dr Hannah Stoyel who has her own practice - Optimise Potential - THE TEAM | London, England | Optimise Potential (optimisepotentialsport.com)Dr Hannah Stoyel (Cooper), MSc, CPsychol, HCPC

Founder and Director of Optimise Potential. Hannah is an HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society. Beyond her private practice at Optimise Potential, Hannah is a Sport Psychologist for the English Institute of Sport (EIS) working with British Diving. Hannah also works across aquatic sport working for many years as the also lead Sport Psychologist for Swim England's talent pathway and currently works with World Class Programme swimmers funded by British Swimming. 

Hannah is also the Sport Psychologist for League 1's Oxford United FC Men's first team. 

Hannah is a British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) registered practitioner. ​

Hannah uses an integrative approach with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. ​

Hannah has a PhD from University College London (UCL) in Clinical Sport Psychology. Her PhD research focussed on disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes.  She has a BA in Psychology from Kenyon College in the US, and an MSc in Applied Sport Psychology from St Mary's University Twickenham.

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Topics Covered Include:

Body Image

Eating disorders and disordered eating

Female specific challenges and psychology

Perfectionists personalities

Steps and actions to work on the issues discussed in the podcast

Racing performance

Racing confidence

Mental strength

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

This episode welcomes back the newly crowned European &British U20 3000m record holder Innes FitzGerald. In this Revisited, we catchup with Innes on all things her past few months, which have been eventful as she has defended her European cross country title; shattered Zola Budd’s 40 year-old U20 3000m record;  medalled at the British Indoor Champs; competed in her first professional meet; and final at the European Indoor champs.

Innes opens up about her approach to running, what runningmeans to her, and how she integrates being an athlete with being the university student that she is. She also sheds some more light on how it all started, and her long-term plan.

It was great catching up with Innes and her progression bothpersonally and from a running perspective was lovely to see. And as always, she brings a high level of maturity and value to the podcast.

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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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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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Rundown on your top 8 girls entered for the 2023 BUCS 2000s/c championships.

All results and information obtained from power of 10, and may not reflect the true facts. The top 8 were taken as per the BUCS qualifying times.

Best of luck to all the girls competing and I hope you enjoy!

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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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Same sport different countries - how do things differ?

This episode I talk with Almi Nerurkar, a very talented runner, University of Leeds languages student, and someone who has lived and trained abroad. She shares some of her thoughts and experiences of the running culture in both Ethiopia, and Spain.

She shares her running journey, which includes a dabble in triathlon, and time in Africa, Asia, and Europe. She offers some insight into potential barriers for women in running in different areas of the globe. Definitely a topic which deserves an episode in its own right.

She talks us through how she balanced running and training with taking the opportunities she has had for travel and new experiences. Almi offers her reflections on her running journey so far and what she is looking forward to in the future.

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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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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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All the best!

NNormal and American athlete Allie Ostrander joins the podcast to share her story of how she moved past an eating disorder to run PBs including an Olympic Qualifying time.

Allie is a world class athlete with resume of titles and achievements to her name, however she is also well known and well loved as a content creator in her own right. Allie has shared her running journey from being one of America's top high school athletes and going pro straight out of college, to battling with an eating disorder.

In this episode Allie shares her reflections on how she made the mental switch to overcome her struggles with an eating disorder. This ultimately gave her food and exercise freedom, and saw her run PB's and an Olympic qualifying time that year. Allie's positivity and strength of character makes for an inspiring, entertaining, and informative listen.

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Phoebe Anderson, the newly crowned U23 European Cross Country Champion joins the podcast to share her story, her journey, and her learnings.

Phoebe brings a unique angle to the podcast having taken a gap year where you fully embraced life, before heading straight out to the states. However, not on the typical sports scholarship package but to pursue her academics as well as running.

Phoebe brings a lot of wisdom and reflections on her journey and running in general, raising some thought provoking and interesting topics along the way.

Phoebe is also a 4x All American, the Ivy League Cross Country Champion, Colombia Graduate, and Ecoathlete.

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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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Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier

In this half of the episode I talk with top national runner, and student athlete Abi Hancock. Topics covered:

-  We dive a little deeper into dealing with injury, and her experience with injury

- Balancing third year uni work with running and training 

- Staying social and maintaining a healthy balance 

- Dating another top runner

- the process of being recruited to run at an American university 

Innes FitzGerald and Jess Bailey both sit together down for a catch up since their last respective episodes, released in March and April 2024.

Since then they have both run at the world U20 cross country championships and world U20 3000m championships ( with top 20 finishes both times), as well as taken a bunch of top spots at a range of domestic championships.

In this episode they talk through their thoughts and reflections on a busy season, their favourite moments, and plans for the future.

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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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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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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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Just started running, seasoned runner, worried about getting injured or falling down one of the many 'runner's rabbit holes' ?

In this episode Meg Gadsby @meg.gadsby (Instagram) , talks us through her running journey and reflections on her success over the recent years.

Meg bust onto the scene winning BUCS short course cross country in 2022. Since then she has only continued to improve winning the southern cross country champs dropping a sub 34 10k and medalling at this years national cross country champs.

Touch wood :), Meg is one of the few runners who has managed to continue to consistently improve, and avoid common challenges such as injuries, RED-S... In the episode we explore her mindset and approach to training, and how they along with other factors might have helped her stay clear of these setbacks.

Meg shares some of her tips, advice, and the mindset which has allowed her to stay sensible and successful with her approach to running.

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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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GB International cross country runner and Cambridge University student Niamh Bridson-Hubbard joins the podcast to talk all things success and the sport.

Whilst juggling rigorous academics Niamh has slowly and steadily continued to rise through the ranks, in particular over the past few years. Naturally Niamh shares her training and personal reflections around her running journey, including how certain changes in her life have enabled her to begin to tap into her full potential. But this episode also has a wider meaning, hosting an insightful and thought provoking discussion around the sport itself. How can the current structure of the sport potentially change to see increased sustained health for female athletes, longevity within the sport, and more senior level success.

Lots to learn from and think about here.

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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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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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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!

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!

** I'll also own it now I do mis pronounce ovulation, but hey got to spice things up ;)

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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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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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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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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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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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*Video Starts at 1.33* This week the pod is joined by the 2023 British 3000m S/C Champion and GB International runner Poppy Tank.

Poppy has an incredible mindset and approach to training which has enabled her to remain healthy and injury free throughout her time as a runner.

In this episode Poppy sheds light on the importance of prioritising health and allowing puberty to do puberty during the teenage years. Poppy shares insightful thoughts and reflections around navigating this difficult time and how it can be easy to feel disheartened as a result of certain body images within the sport.

For Poppy a key turning point in her career to date was her time out in the NCAA system, which for her was a fantastic experience. She talks through the process of finding the right college, and what factors she feels enabled her to make the most of her time in the states. She sheds light on the power of team and working together and offers a different perspective on training approach in this way.

She also speaks about how she coped with a difficult time in her life, and how making a big change running wise helped her unlock a new mindset.

Lots of learn from and take away from in this episode

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Hi Guys, welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster and Happier.

Today I am here with New Balance sponsored athlete Alex Millard. She is fresh of a run at the world cross country championships in Australia, She is the European U23 bronze cross country medalist, the winner of the BUCS A race cross country championships

In this half of the episode we cover:

- Her approach to training

- Her thoughts on running social media and why she is not on Strava

- How she has motivated herself through challenging times

-Her views on racing distances and racing plans for the future

- Being sponsored by New Balance

- Her plans for the future 

New Balance sponsored, world-class runner, and biomedical scientist Jasmijn Lau, joins the podcast as our first guest from The Netherlands.

With personal bests of 31.51 (10k), 15.18 (5000m), 1.10.13 (half marathon); titles including European U23 10,000m champion & 3x National Champion; and a 7th place finish in the European 10,000m last summer, Jasmijn certainly has plenty of talent.

But what is more than this, is the world-class mindset with which she chooses to live her life. After several years of struggle with injuries and setbacks, Jasmijn demonstrates that it is possible to make a come back.

She shares her journey from becoming a European Champion and setting PB's to years out due to injuries, and then how she came back from this to set more PB's with much more still to come...

Jasmijn is both a lovely individual and great storyteller and in this episode she reflects back over the highs and lows of her journey and training so far, in warm and positive way, which will leave you feeling inspired.

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Are you guilty of falling into any of the common runner/ athlete nutrition traps?

DON'T LET INCORRECT NUTRITION HOLD YOU BACK!

The role of nutrition is absolutely key in maximising the benefit of training, achieving your potential in racing, and maintaining good overall health. it also plays a large role in the prevention of injuries and plateauing performances.

This week I am joined by the renowned nutritionist, health writer, and athlete Anita Bean. She is an AFN and RNutr registered nutritionist, author of 30 nutrition books, health writer , and Ex British Body Building Champion.

We cover essential nutrition practices for athletes, specifically female runners. Following on from the results of the poll and post engagement on instagram ( so be sure to follow @fitterfasterhappier on Instagram and engage with the content to help shape the episodes)

we cover a few key areas:

• Optimising training benefit and race results through nutrition - including suggestions of timings and macros

• The role and place of carb loading and the use of sports supplements

• The science behind how your body uses certain nutrients and the role of some of the different food groups

• Maintaining good overall health and the concept of nutrition and diet

• Ensuring you are getting enough food and enough of the right foods in your diet

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Today GB junior, SIAB, English Schools, Inter-counties, and 2024 National, cross country champion Olivia Forrest from Brentwood Beagles joins the podcast.

Still only an U17, Olivia has already had huge amounts ofsuccess within the sport, both domestically, and internationally. However, like an athlete her journey is not without challenge, which she is currently encountering and talks openly about in this episode.

Olivia’s journey so far shows the power of a good mindset, supportive training environment, and all- in approach. It also highlights the very real challenges that female athletes encounter, especially around the U17 years where many of female athletes experience the plateau and dip as their bodies change as a result of puberty.

Olivia is definitely part of the younger generation of juniortalent, who maybe as a result of new research and the generations above talking more openly about their health and journeys, seem to have their heads screwed on a good way around. Olivia demonstrates that being well- informed about her health, training, and playing the long-game can have positive impacts on navigating setbacks and hopefully working to prevent burn-out and drop out rates.

Olivia has a more unique set up being coached by her dad and having a very team-centred approach. She also shares some of her big goals and ambitions, how she works on her weaknesses, and what the opportunities brought to her so far by running mean to her.

A lovely episode which provides a fresh young perspectiveand is a definite must listen for any junior athletes, or those involved with them.

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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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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

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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DISCLAIMER this episode contains reference to the passing of friends and family due to poor mental health.

Thomas Toyer is a regular club runner who is taking on the 'not so regular' challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days to raise money for the mental health charity MIND.

If you want to make a donation, please see the link here

In this episode he shares his story, his journey, what he is doing, why he is doing it, and what he hopes to achieve.

Running can bring a range of positive mental, physical, and social benefits to an individual, but it can also be used to bring wider benefits to society, and this episode sheds light on one of the ways this can be done. He also shares his perspective, as a male, on some of the challenges females face, and how his increased awarness of these has led him to start an evening run club.

As we get closer to Christmas it is a good opportunity to spare a moment for the millions of people around the world who will be suffering and struggling at any given time. Maybe this episode can inspire you to use your running talents and connections to take positive action towards the greater good of society ;)

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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!

Hi Guys and welcome or welcome back to the podcast!

This week I am joined by the GB junior international, Birmingham university sports scholar, and first year med student Ellen Weir @ellenweir.runs

She has participated in a range of sports from rowing to climbing to gymnastics, but ultimately she chose the running life.

So far she has competed intentionally at the world mountain and trail running championships, and in the European championships for both the 5000m, and cross country. She is also a top tier Steeplechaser.

In this episode we talk about:

- Her experience of racing in major championships

- What she has learned from years of racing

- Some of the factors behind her success, and continued enjoyment of the sport

- How she got into running

- What the transition to uni has been like

- What mountain running is

- Her thoughts on racing and more recent transition towards the Steeplechase and Mountain

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Run happy, Live happy, Be happy :)

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Special Bonus Episode talking through the top 10 entries ( as per the official BUCS entries list by time) for the womens 800m and 1500m BUCS championships.

Best of luck to everyone!

** all information spoken about obtained from Power of 10, it is possible the times and facts stated in this episode do not reflect the truth.

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Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to the podcast! Today I am back with England, and GB runner Kirsty Walker. She is a Scottish middle distance runner, fire engineer, and 2 times BUCS champion. In this half of the episode we cover the following topics:

- Maintaining and sustaining success in running

-The influence of family on running performance

-Identity as a runner, and how this can change

-The experience of winning BUCS cross country in 2022

-Struggling with, and finding racing confidence 

-The influence of the 'running heard effect'

- Goal setting, and future ambitions 

All the best for the week ahead! 

Live happy, run happy, be happy!

Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to the podcast!

Trigger Warning: this episode covers content relating to the eating disorder Anorexia, and grief from losing a loved one.

In this inspiring episode I speak with Great Britain, and Northern Ireland runner, and the 2023 British Senior Womens Cross Country Champion Grace Carson.

She shares her story of how she has faced challenges with losing her mum, and dealing with Anorexia.

How these impacted her and her running, and how she worked to find herself to the good place she is in now.

She shares her journey into running, reflections on winning the British Cross Country Championships, and recent races and plans for the upcoming season.

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CAMS - Children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Beat - The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)

Mind- Home - Mind Samaritans - Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

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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. 

#womensrunningpodcast #femaleathlete #coachingfemaleathletes #runningcoach #femaleathletepodcast #englandathletics #girlsinsport #coachingfemalerunners   Be sure to follow @fitterfasterhappier on Instagram for links to the feedback, guest request, forms and to support the podcast.

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Olivia Mason is a very talented runner who experienced only success after success throughout her junior years. However, after going through puberty at around 15 things changed.

In this episode Olivia shares her unique perspective from being a child star in the sport; encountering numerous set backs and challenges related to being female and an athlete; to proactively building herself a set up which has enabled her to pursue running how she wants.

Olivia shares her experience so far with managing challenges with her hormones, injuries, mental barriers in racing, working as a model and building a social media presence, and how she has learned to use adversity to her advantage.

She openly shares her story as she hopes through more conversations being had around female athlete health, women in sport can start to see changes for the better.

Lots to learn from and think about in this one.

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What do you do when life catapults you lemons? Instagram @charlottealexander._ @fitterfasterhappier

Despite doing everything right, sometimes life just sends you up the long bendy road - so how do you deal with this?

Charlotte is a very talented runner who has competed for both Great Britain and England. She has competed in the World and European championships, and received her first England vest before she even started training for running.

Injuries are every runner or athletes nightmare. They stop you doing what you love, and prevent you from succeeding even when you are willing to put in all the work.

Charlotte has been faced with more than her fair share of injuries over the years, including around 6 stress fractures and most recently severe plantar fasciitis - which took her out for the past year.

In particular her huge susceptibility to stress fractures despite not suffering from RED-S or a nutritional deficiency and only running 19 miles a week, left herself and professionals searching for a while before she got answers.

Despite having been through countless cycles of injury, Charlotte is now back and running. Not only is she back, but she is running more than she has ever been able to, and has a very strong mindset.

In this episode Charlotte shares her story, and the tips and knowledge she has gained along the way. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of being beaten down by injuries, but also the ways in which she got through these times and how the challenges she has overcome have helped to make her the strong athlete she is today.

A great episode for anyone going through a tough time or struggling with challenges outside of their control

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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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Todays episode brings you not one but two of the biggest names from UK distance running : The respective endurance and performance leads at Loughborough and Birmingham University - Kyle Bennett and Luke Gunn.

In this episode we talk all things nurturing, shaping, and maintaining runners, especially female runners, so they can reach their full potential in a sustainable way. We talk through a range of topics including current barriers and issues in the sport, the specific differences around coaching females verse males including the effect of the menstrual cycle; how to best facilitate the athlete coach relationship and the various forms and ways training set ups and approaches can look; the importance of working closely with a coach and adapting training to suit every individual; the current role and effectiveness of the talent pathways, ; the type of actions and methods of working with challenges such as RED-S; training method; university athletics and more....

Two very experienced, knowledgeable and skilled coaches and athletes here and this episode provides useful information for not only athletes themselves but coaches, and parents alike.

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New Balance athlete Jenny Nesbitt is a two time Commonwealth Games Champion amongst many other notable performances on the running stage. But behind the scenes she has been a warrior on some different battlefields.

This episode(which is worthy of two parts but has been kept together) brings to you her journey and some much needed talk around athlete mental health and athlete female health.

Lots to learn from, be inspired from, and enjoy in this one ;)

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Hi Guys, and welcome to the podcast!

If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you!

On this podcast I will be talking with a range of runners and experts to uncover the secrets to becoming your most successful, and happy runner self. Here hot, and controversial topics will be discussed , stories, tips, and knowledge shared, and the doors for much needed conversations opened. The podcast will have a special emphasis on 'athleting' as a female, but much of the content will be relevant for all genders and all genders are welcome.

There is a lot to talk about, so lets get into it.

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Please like, and review the podcast - this really helps me to get the content out there and produce things you want to hear!

All the best for the week ahead! Run happy, live happy, be happy!

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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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 :)

Hi Guys, welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster and Happier.

Today I am here with New Balance sponsored athlete Alex Millard. She is fresh of a run at the world cross country championships in Australia, She is the European U23 bronze cross country medalist, the winner of the BUCS A race cross country championships 

In this episode we cover:

- How she got into running

- Her reflections on her progress so far

- How she has stayed injury free, and continuing to make progress

- The type of racer she is, and racing strategies

- Taking bronze at the European Cross Country Championships

- Competing in the World Cross Country Championships

#NewBalance #Femalerunning #running #training 

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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She took up running in year 9, and 5 years later she has won the British U20 cross country championships, and run at the world and European cross country championships.

So what's her secret? No long run? No tempo run? No carbon shoes?

In this episode Megan talks about her progression to the top, and reflects upon her approach to training and racing. How she achieved the success she has had this season despite a major injury last summer, and the importance of mindset.

She gives us some insight into her training camp out in Portugal, the process of getting sponsorship, her current training set up and routine, and her goals and ambitions for the future.

Megan is sponsored by Saucony and SPS.

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Please rate, subscribe, and share this episode with anyone who you think needs to hear this.

All the best for the week ahead, run happy, live happy, be happy!

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Hey Guys, I’m your host Indira,  and welcome or welcome back to fitter, faster and happier.

If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you!

On this podcast I will be talking with a range of runners and experts to uncover the secrets to becoming your most successful, and happy runner self. Here hot, and controversial topics will be discussed , stories, tips, and knowledge shared, and the doors for much needed conversations opened. The podcast will have a special emphasis on 'athleting' as a female, but much of the content will be relevant for all genders and all genders are welcome.

There is a lot to talk about, so lets get into it.

Live Happy, Run Happy, Be Happy 

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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Hey Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier!

In this episode I talk with top national runner, and student athlete at Loughborough University Abi Hancock. 

In this half of the episode we cover:

- How she has dealt /and deals with injuries

- Post session recovery

- Her journey into running

- Her reflections on her recent success 

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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Thanks to everyone who contributed questions for this episode - tried to cover as many as possible :)

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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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#RED-S #RunningwithRED-S

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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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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ASICS athlete and international runner and triathlete Anna Hedley joins the podcast to share, quite a lot...

From high levels of childhood success where she took national titles left, right, and centre, in both running and triathlon; to leaving home at 17 to pursue her sporting career; to dealing with injuries and beginning her sponsored career injured; to balancing life, training, and the multiple sports; to some more reflective and discussive points, this episode covers it all.

Anna reflects around the meaning of success and balance and what these mean for her. She introduces new and insightful points around what it means to be a female athlete ,the role of female coaches, and both physical and psychological reasons for why different approaches to training may be needed for the average female when compared to the average male. She also sheds light on the importance of owning your own journey, being kind to yourself, and staying strong when faced with adversity.

Anna further raises the point that she would like to use her success in sport to help enact positive change in other areas of life, such as through social value. A topic which is seldom raised but needs more attention.

It is a long episode, but we cover a wide range of topics.

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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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The line up for the 5000m BUCS 2023 championship

Your top 10 girls as ranked by the BUCS entries plus a few more.

Info as accurate as provided by Power of 10

Best of luck to the girls competing!

Including Alex Millard, be sure to check out her episode for her backstory

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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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.

#running #femaleathlete #athlete #training

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Mia Waldmann, the one-time England international runner who disappeared for a year, and returned to medal at Liverpool, place 6th in the European U23 championships, and break 16 minutes for the first time in the 5k.

So where did this all come from, and how did she do it?

This episode is straight up inspiring and heart-warming as the episode will give you the chance to join Mia on her running journey to date as she demonstrates that even when the light at the end of the tunnel disappears, that light can not only be re-lite, but re-found.

Mia open's up in a honest and raw account of just how challenging serious injury can be, both mentally and physically, bringing to the fore-front the importance of establishing a healthy and effective training set up and environment, which suits you as an individual athlete.

She shares the pressure of running at the top and the constant battle of striving for excellence, yet remembering and maintaining her original reasons to run, for fun.

She highlights just how dark and difficult the mental burden of uncertainty and injury can be, but she is also a living example of how the lowest lows can give you the tools and self-growth needed to bring yourself to the next level, and fully embrace the high highs, which follow on from a low low.

An absolute must listen, if you feel your running life balance is out of control, you have lost the love for running, or you are dealing with an injury or difficult time in your life.

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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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As mentioned in the episode- here are the links:

About - The Well HQ : The Well HQ (thewell-hq.com)

Squeezy: pelvic floor support app (squeezyapp.com)

The Female Body Bible by Dr Emma Ross, Baz Moffat | Waterstones

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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!

Enjoy ;)

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Almi Nerukar and Jasmine Wood re-join the pod to give us an update on their latest with running. Both girls have recently moved out to the states to join the NCAA system on sports scholarships whilst studying a masters following a very successful year of running for both girls.

Ever thought about going to America to run, or what life is like out there for student athletes? This might be the episode for you!

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Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to the podcast!

In this episode I chat with GB and England runner Kirsty Walker, she is Scottish middle distance runner, fire engineer, and 2 x BUCS champion. In this half we cover:

- Starting a new job and entering the working world as a runner

- Taking a temporary step back from runner, and how this has changed her perspective on running for the moment

- Her running journey

- Having junior success as a runner

- The roll of other sports in her running journey

-Reflections on staying injury free 

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.

#womensrunning #running #periods #menstrualcycle #periodsinsport #800m #olympicqualifying

Hi Guys, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster, and Happier.

In this half of the episode I speak with England Runner Louise Hackett, she is a student athlete at Loughborough University, reigning English Schools National Cross Country Champion, and BUCS cross country medallist.

In this half we cover a range of topics:

- Being selected to run for England 

- The benefits of strength, and agility training in running

- Dealing with the menstrual cycle 

- What it is like after having success at a major championship

- Balancing academics and competing

- Her ambitions for the future  

Now an 800m Olympic semi-finalist and British senior 800m champion, Phoebe Gill becomes the first return guest as she dives into the details and behind the scenes of her recent debut Olympic experience.

Phoebe has always been a phenomenal record breaking athlete but her progression over the past few months saw her from being a world class junior athlete to not just a world class senior athlete, but one of the very best in the world.

In this episode we talk through everything that has changed since the last time we spoke ( back in December 2023), her journey to the Olympics, experience at the Olympics, and her aspirations moving forward.

Phoebe is a truly phenomenal individual, who displays an exceptional level of maturity and self reflection, whilst remaining down to earth and straight up lovely. It is clearly no co-incidence that her personality has allowed her realise her physical potential to such a high level at such a young age.

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Sophie Tarver a seasoned England cross country runner joins the podcast to share how she not just balances, but maximises both running and having a career.

Sophie provides insight into how running has benefitted her career and how having a career has benefited her running. And how together having the two have benefited her as a person.

She highlights the importance of having a good support system, especially in the junior years, and shares how she has overcome challenges with low iron.

Lots of insight and takeaways in this episode.

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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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