S5-E6 || Phoebe Anderson || Live Life And Don't Overthink It - Behind The Mindset Of A European Champion Fitter, Faster & Happier

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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. Follow Olivia on Instagram Follow and support the podcast…

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Revisited | Charlotte Alexander | It Won't Happen Over Night. But If You Quit, It Won't Happen 1:07:14

14天之前1:07:14

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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.…

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S5-E10 || Poppy Tank || Own Your Body, Own Your Journey, Own your Reality 58:48

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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 Follow Poppy Follow and support the Podcast #femaleathlete #femalerunner #running #fitness…

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S5-E9 || Mia Waldmann || Pressure Builds Dimond's, Challenge Builds Champions - Are setbacks needed for success? 1:16:04

28天之前1:16:04

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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. Follow Mia Follow and/or support the Podcast #running #runningpodcast #femaleathlete #champion #mindset #injuries…

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S5-E8 || Anna Hedley || Finding & Re-Finding Success - Committing to a goal and prioritising the journey - 1:33:53

5 weeks之前1:33:53

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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. Follow Anna Follow the Podcast Instagram | YouTube | Discounts | Listen Q's #triathlon #triathlete #runner #femaleathlete #athlete #success #highperformance…

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S5-E7 || Jasmijn Lau || Choosing To See Adversity As Opportunity- I choose to, not I have to- 1:00:21

6 weeks之前1:00:21

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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. Follow Jasmijn on Instagram Follow the Podcast on Instagram This podcast is brought to you out of passion for free. If you have been enjoying the show please consider showing your support by donating to the link below, so I can continue to maintain and grow the podcast. Support the podcast #runner #running #female #athlete #sport #fitness…

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S5-E6 || Phoebe Anderson || Live Life And Don't Overthink It - Behind the mindset of a European Champion 1:07:50

7 weeks之前1:07:50

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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. Follow Phoebe Follow the podcast #running #crosscountry #european #champion #female #athlete…

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Revisited || Becky Briggs || Bouncing Back 1:10:25

8 weeks之前1:10:25

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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? Follow Becky on Instagram Contact Becky for coaching here: becky@nrg-coaching.com Follow the podcast to stay up to date and for discounts on Shokz headphones #marathon #women #running…

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S5-E4 || Sophie Tarver || The Power of Balance - Running and a full-time job 1:06:45

11 weeks之前1:06:45

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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. Follow the podcast #running #career #female #athlete…

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Special || Thomas Toyer || The Power of Running - 7 marathons in 7 days 59:05

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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 ;) Follow Thomas Follow the Podcast #mental health #running #mind #fundraiser Comment down below if you are thinking about/ have run run a charity!…

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S5-E3 || Olivia Mason || Owning Your Own Journey - Being both talented & female as an athlete - 1:17:25

13 weeks之前1:17:25

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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. Be sure to follow Olivia on Instagram to stay up to date with her journey Follow the podcast here…

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S5-E3 || Jenny Nesbitt || It's Not Just What You've Done But What You've Overcome - Getting Real With Life 1:43:07

14 weeks之前1:43:07

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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 ;) Follow Jenny on Instagram #athlete #mentalhealth #femaleathelte #running #run…

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Revisited || Almi Nerukar & Jasmine Wood || To NCAA or Not To NCAA - That is the tea :) 1:04:47

15 weeks之前1:04:47

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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! BE SURE TO FOLLOW @Jasminelwd03 on Instagram @Almi Nerukar on YouTube…

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S5-E2 || Niamh Bridson-Hubbard || Athlete Mentality Or The Sport - What Needs To Change? Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivators on performance and enjoyment 1:00:23

16 weeks之前1:00:23

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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. Follow Niamh Follow the podcast #running #femaleathlete #britishathletics #femalesport…

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S5- E1 || Clara Evans-Graham || The Power of Patience And A Sensible Mindset - To the Olympics at 30 with a Full Time Job 1:09:52

17 weeks之前1:09:52