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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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! ------------------------- Project RED-S by Pippa Woolven...

My reflections on what makes for a happy and successful runner as a result of having spoken with a range of top athletes and experts through this podcast, and my own running experience. To be clear, I am in no way shape or form a qualified expert in anything sport or medical related. Any information I share in this episode purely reflects my own thoughts and reflections. Thanks so much for being part of the family this year! Hopefully you enjoy this episode :) All the best for 2024!

Does the festive periods stress your inner athlete? There has been a fair bit of attention around the stress and anxiety the festive period can cause to training. In particular around training routines, sessions, and festive food. Being a festive stressor is definitely something I can say I have been a bit of a victim of in the past, but I have since moved on. So I thought I'd share this experience and journey in a little Christmas themed bonus episode. In this episode I sit down with my...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Discount Code - FITKIT15 - For 15% off TF1 Sportswear - 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...

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. ----------------------------- Be sure to follow the podcast @fitterfasterhappier on Instagram to give your thoughts and...

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...

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...