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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Make sure you are following the podcast on Instagram @Fitterfasterhappier For the latest updates, motivation, tips, and the chance to give your views and share your thoughts! Check...

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!

British Champs Womens 800m Final Preview 2023

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

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

From Ballet to Running? Is a non-running sporting background the way to success in running? This week I am joined by the lovely and very talented Jasmine Wood @jasminelwd03. She has only been running since 2019 and has already made huge improvements across all the distances. She has taken quite a different path to becoming one of the UKs top athletes, and she has competed over a range of different and new distances, including Half Marathons, and Marathons. She talks us through her...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 :)

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! @fitterfasterhappier on Instagram for updates

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...

Get up to speed on who to look out for this weekend. Want to skip through to the race you are interested in - see time stamps guide below 800m: 0.15-6.40 1500m : 6.41 -- end 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...