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57. Ep57: Christmas Special!
54:22||Ep. 57We 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! Follow us on Instagram @5mileseasy and if you’re enjoying the show, please do us a big favour by leaving us a lovely rating! 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.Follow us on Instagram and Youtube @5mileseasy and if you’re enjoying the show, please do us a big favour by leaving us a lovely rating! 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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56. Ep56: Hannah Tyldesley - Running Through Pregnancy, Embracing Change and the Power of Positivity
41:42||Ep. 56Hannah 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.Follow us on Instagram and Youtube @5mileseasy and if you’re enjoying the show, please do us a big favour by leaving us a lovely rating! 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.55. Ep55: Becky Briggs - "Be stubborn enough not to give up"
58:27||Ep. 55In 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.🎙️ Available on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @5MilesEasy and if you're enjoying the show, please do a big favour and subscribe to our channel.54. Ep54: The Sixth Mile
37:04||Ep. 54The 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.Follow us on Instagram and Youtube @5mileseasy and if you’re enjoying the show, please do us a big favour by leaving us a lovely rating! 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.53. Ep53: Aidan O'Flaherty - The Questions We've Always Wanted to Ask a Physio
48:38||Ep. 53Do 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🎙️ Available on Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on Instagram: @5MilesEasy and if you're enjoying the show, please do a big favour and subscribe to our channel.52. Ep52: Breathwork Expert Aodhnait Lombard - Take Control of Your Breath for Peak Performance
01:21:50||Ep. 52How 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.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.51. Ep51: Alexandra Johnson - Mindset Shifts for Optimal Performance
50:57||Ep. 51What 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-cloneFollow Alexandra on instagram: @alexandram.johnsonIf you're enjoying our conversations, please do us a big favour and leave us a rating on Spotify/Apple. Follow us on YouTube for more content and on Instagram @5MilesEasy