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In the first of our marathon special episodes, we dive into our top training tips and answer your marathon training related quandaries.
We’re also joined on the sofa by our new 5ME producer, Georgie, who will also be running London marathon this year! With 8 weeks to go until race day for Georgie and Rose and just 5 weeks to go for Steph, we chat through the highs, lows and learnings from our training over the last few weeks, including battling flu, freezing temperatures and a very very long run.
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How do you prepare for races that last hours and hours? Does sleep deprivation affect you running through the night? Does being a professional trail runner provide a sustainable full-time income?
In this episode we are joined by GB ultra runner, Fi Pascall. Fi runs for Salomon, whilst also working as a strength coach and Pilates instructor, living and training in the stunning Quantock Hills of Somerset. But that’s not all – Fi and her husband, Matt, have just launched Trail Retreats, all inclusive trail running weekends in the heart of nature, just 2 hours from London.
Having always been active, Fi’s journey as a pro ultra runner began with the legendary Bob Graham Round in the Lake District, sparking further curiosity about where she could go with the sport. We delve into what goes into preparing for ultra trail races, what it’s like to be running on no sleep and what it is about trail running that’s attracting everyone to the scene!
If you would like to book your Trail Retreats weekend away, use code '5miles20' for 20% off your trip at trailretreats.co.uk!
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This is not just about pregnancy! 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. Urinary leakage, urgency and even lower back pain may be signs that your pelvic floor could use some help! Top pelvic health specialist, Emma Brockwell, shares exactly what we should be doing to improve our pelvic floor health - and it's surprisingly simple.
Pelvic floor issues can affect anyone, at any age, regardless of whether they’ve had children or not. Whether you’re a recreational runner, an elite athlete, or somewhere in between, your pelvic floor plays a huge role in your performance, recovery, and overall well-being.
It's a topic that should be on everyone's radar. Through Emma's incredible work with professional women’s football teams and contributions to the FIFA Female Health Project, she is playing a leading role in providing education about pelvic floor health and de-stigmatising pelvic floor disorders to achieve just that.
Follow Emma on Instagram: @physiomumuk
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In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.
Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.
With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Gerda has cemented her place as a national hero in South African distance running.
But her achievements don’t stop at ultras. In 2024, Gerda achieved the seemingly impossible—winning Two Oceans in April, taking her third Comrades title in June, competing in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, and finishing her year with a strong performance at the Valencia Marathon. We’ll be unpacking how she managed such an incredible schedule, what drives her success across distances, and how she balances the physical and mental demands of being a professional distance athlete.
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WE'RE BACK! And we're kicking off the new season in Cape Town. Both of us are on training camp in South Africa working towards some exciting goals for 2025. We catch up on what races we're aiming for, 2025 goals and highlights from Cape Town. But it's not all been drama free on the trails...
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We can hardly believe it, but that's a wrap on 5 Miles Easy for 2024! For our Christmas special, we're joined by no other than our long suffering partners, Charlie and Joe. We run through our highest highs, biggest fails, and most important learnings of 2024 as well as hearing about all the running (or not running) Charlie and Joe have been doing this year.
Grab a mince pie and settle in for some festive fun!
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Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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Hannah is an ultra runner, adventurer and co-founder of the fitness and wellness Instagram account, Twice the Health. Hannah has pushed her limits on trails and roads around the world, and is now embracing the challenge of her new role as a mum.
Through Twice The Health, Hannah has shared her journey of balancing her love of endurance sport with the joys and challenges of motherhood. She’s candidly shared the realities of running through pregnancy and her exciting plans for postpartum recovery.
In this episode, Hannah discusses her personal experiences and offers tips for navigating fitness during and after pregnancy. Whether you’ve followed TTH for years or interested in the insights to pregnancy and running, this episode will inspire you to embrace your own adventures.
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ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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In this episode, we sit down with British marathon runner, Becky Briggs, who has just completed Valencia Marathon in an incredible time of 2:32.
Becky’s passion and insights into her running journey are inspiring. At just 24 years old, Becky has already been running for 15 years and has had many notable achievements including multiple GB vests, participating in the 2022 European Championships and a marathon personal best of 2:29.
We talk through Becky's running journey since a junior, the challenges she's faced along the way and how they have shaped her resilience, as well as her preparation for the Valencia Marathon and race day goals.
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The Sixth Mile is back! This episode was recorded just before Steph ran Valencia marathon - we go through how she was feeling right before the race, the mindset tactics that she planned to utilise and her race day goals.
And while Steph has been nailing marathon sessions, Rose has finally done some proper running and discusses what the build back has looked like. We also chat about our running highs, lows and learnings over the last 4 weeks and share some great listener running stories.
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Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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Do we really need to warm up for a run? What's the most effective way to fix running injuries? Would a physio recommend super shoes?
Whether you're wanting to get faster, battling a niggle or just aiming to stay injury-free, specialist running physio, Aidan, has the answers.
We discuss:
- How to identify and prevent overuse injuries
- The most effective ways to recover from injury
- The difference between using weights for strength and weights for muscle gain
- What a warm up should look like
- Tips for maintaining and improving form
- The truth about biomechanics, and age-related changes for runners
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How can a one minute breathwork practice boost performance and recovery? What's the science behind ice baths? And how can cold exposure and taking control of our breathing improve our overall health and wellbeing?
Aodhnait is a breathwork and cold exposure coach with a degree in neuroscience and expertise in the Wim Hof Method. We dive into the science behind breathwork and cold exposure and explore how these practices can enhance sporting performance, improve recovery, and boost overall health. Aodhnait has tonnes of tips on how to implement these practises into our daily lives and shares how just a couple of minutes practice can improve recovery, performance, focus and mental clarity.
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Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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What is the most common mental barrier runners face? Can you think your way to performance goals? How do we recover better and reduce our injury risk using the power of the mind?
In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Johnson, triathlete and physio. Alexandra has always seen running as more than just physical, teaching clients that mindset can influence the way your body responds in both recovery and performance. We learn the key things to work on when it comes to mindset, some easy tools to start implementing and just how impactful focusing on mindset can be in getting the most out of yourself.
Alexandra is offering a complimentary 45 mins Vision Reality Action call for 5 Miles Easy listeners (worth £200). In this call, Alexandra takes clients through a 3 step process: creating a vision on goals relating to performance/injury, the reality of this vision (i.e. barriers) and creating action points to make the vision a reality. To book a call, use this link: https://calendly.com/physiofitgb/kinetic-synergy-call-clone
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Rose had a bike accident, Steph hit the wall, and both their Garmins haven't been happy with them.
Join us for the sixth mile; the episode where we chat about our runner's high, running lows, learnings and latest news in the world of running!
We also read out listener stories. Please DM us or email 5mileseasypodcast@gmail.com if you want one read out.
If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy.
Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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This week, we're joined by Phily Bowden, who is fresh off an incredible 2:25 marathon and her boyfriend, business partner and also our fantastic editor of 5ME, Daniel!
We delve into how Phily went from leaving behind a US running scholarship and questioning whether she even wanted to continue running to re-discovering her passion in the marathon and alongside, building a successful content creation business with her boyfriend, Daniel.
Phily shares all the details of her not so conventional build up to Berlin and we find out from Daniel what it was really like to be there every step of the way as chief supporter and videographer.
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How does sleep affect physical and cognitive performance? How do sleep cycles work? And what you should NEVER do if you can't fall asleep...
In this episode we are joined by sleep expert and MD at the Better Sleep Clinic, Dr. David Garley to understand why sleep really is the most powerful recovery tool. We delve into how lack of sleep affects our physical and cognitive function and the effects that alcohol, caffeine, and nutrition have on our sleep quality. We also get tonnes of tips on how to improve sleep and find out if napping can speed up recovery.
If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy.
Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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How should you set your next race goals? Should you take an off season? And are you running your recovery runs too fast?
On the show this week, we dive into these questions (and much more) with running and triathlon coach, Tim George. We unpick how he helps athletes choose the right goals and then importantly, achieve them by training smarter, not harder. We discuss what a typical training week might look like for marathon runners of different abilities and Tim shares his insights on the purpose of the recovery run. We also chat about when to take an off season, how long to take off and what to do when you're not training hard!
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IG: @endurance_workshop
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We’re introducing The Sixth Mile!
We love chatting to guests but we also love chatting to each other! We have decided to catch up more regularly between guest episodes to delve a little deeper.
Whether it’s the latest running news in the media that’s caught our eyes, a look at our recent runner’s high or running low, we hope you’ll join us for the sixth mile!
If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy.
Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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Fresh off breaking the world record for the most marathons run on sand, Spencer Matthews is back in the studio to debrief on his incredible 30 in 30 challenge. On 29th July, Spencer set off at 4am to run across the Jordanian desert in pursuit of the world record and raising money for the incredible charity, Make Some Noise. Despite scorching temperatures, sleeping on the desert floor and some scary encounters with snakes, Spencer crossed the finish line 30 days later - an incredible achievement. We hear all the details of how Spencer tackled the challenges of the heat and the sand, what the camp set up looked like and how it feels now that the journey is complete.
Make Some Noise
Global’s Make Some Noise provides much needed funding to many charities who are facing growing waiting lists and unprecedented demand for their services, whilst facing increased costs and a downturn in donations.
Donating £30 – £1 for every marathon – could mean a vital support session for a pre-school child with a physical disability from a dedicated specialist worker.
Follow Spencer and Global’s Make Some Noise
IG: @spencermatthews and @globals_make_some_noise
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/130623442?oq=Spencer%20Matthews
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This week we are joined by Juliette Denny; a trail runner, ultra runner and all round adventurer.
Juliette is hugely passionate about sport, which shines through in this conversation, particularly inspiring women and people of colour to get out there and do their thing, no matter the ability.
Juliette is an ambassador for sportsshoes and SunGod, and talks about the importance of picking the right brands to work with and what she wants to achieve with them.
Follow Juliette on instagram: @juliette_dennyy
If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy.
Thanks to our sponsors of this episode:
ENERTOR:
The revolutionary running insole that absorbs 51% of the force of each foot strike. Designed for and with elite runners, Enertors not only protect you from injury but also boost your energy return, helping you run faster for longer, pain-free.
Want to experience the Enertor difference? Try them out risk-free on their website with their 60-day money-back guarantee. And for our lucky listeners, you can get 15% off, using the code “5MILESEASY” at checkout.
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This week we are joined by Lloyd Kempson; CEO at Trackstaa, broadcaster, event host, coach and runner!
We find out what goes on behind the scenes to produce the Trackstaa content and where Lloyd's drive comes from to run a successful business.
Lloyd also discusses the struggles he's faced with his mental health and how that affects him in both his career as well as his training.
Follow Lloyd on instagram: @lloydkempson
Follow Trackstaa on instagram: @trackstaa
Subscribe to Trackstaa on YouTube: @Trackstaa_
If you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. You can also check out our YouTube channel @5MilesEasy.
Thanks to our sponsor of this episode:
VELOFORTE:
If you’re looking for a natural way to fuel your training with real ingredients, no artificial nasties and no compromise on taste, Veloforte is for you. Veloforte has an incredible range of kitchen crafted bars, shakes and chews to power your performance and provide an optimal balance of essential ingredients to look after your overall wellness. Head to veloforte.com to check out the full range and use code 5MILES for 30% off.
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