How did two massive dorks create some of the most bombastically stupid rock opera of all time? Join equally massive dorks Emma Crossland and Sam Wilkinson as they delve into the works of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. Every episode our intrepid pair both brings one of Loaf or Steinman's works to the table to dissect in meticulously lazy detail, exploring the torrid lives of music's most on-again off-again best pals one week at a time.
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Lifting the lid on freelance life. Experienced freelance journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson guide you through everything you need to know about working for yourself. From where to get work, to how to get paid and everything in between. Each episode features two guests who have made freelancing a success. From film reviewers, to travel writers to bitcoin experts and current affairs broadcasters. Packed with trade secrets, top tips and amusing anecdotes this is an unmissable How To gui ...
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Ultrarunning Sam brings you the best of British and global trail and ultra running. Official Podcast in residence for the Winter Spine Race 2025 and The LAP 2025
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The leading podcast for all things canicross and cani-sports. Canicross instructors Louise and Michelle chat to various guests and experts, who love to run or compete with their dogs, about how to keep both dog and human happy and healthy.
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Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. Each week we share our ideas, thoughts and learning across the topics and some of our experiences from years of running on and off ro ...
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In this filmmaking podcast, film director Craig Griffith asks fellow indie filmmakers, as it says on the tin, 10 questions all about film. As they talk about their film loves, lives and battles they try to make sense of this crazy adventure called FILM.
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A podcast dedicated to all things literary and bookish in Brighton & beyond. Anna interviews authors, publishers, people working in literature programmes, gets recommendations from booksellers and bloggers, and shares the best upcoming events. Follow @annamburtt on Twitter and @btnbookclub on Instagram for updates. Email [email protected] for enquiries.
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Patrick Torres, RLT's Artistic Director, examines the history, themes, and impact of the productions throught Raleigh Little Theatre's season.
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ULTRA WOMEN The Book, with Lily Canter & Emma Wilkinson
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1:11:13Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to authors Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson. Last month the duo launched their book ULTRA WOMEN, a book all about the history of women's endurance throughout the years. This book reveals the sometimes hidden history of women's sporting achievements and paints the picture of the opposi…
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Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson | Ultra Women
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47:21In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson, the authors of Ultra Women, a powerful book that shines a light on the untold stories of women in endurance sport.. We explore the inspiration behind the book, the process of gathering and curating such raw and personal narratives, and what these stories revea…
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Episode 80 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
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1:06:04This week we have a brilliant interview with authors, journalists and runners Lily and Emma about the fantastic book they have written; Ultra Women; The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport . Lily and Emma tell us all about why they wrote the book, the fascinating things they learnt through the process and the impact the book has had on their own v…
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Ultra Women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson (Episode 162)
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49:32Louise and Michelle chat to journalists Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson about their new book Ultra WomenBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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Episode 4.4 -I'm Gonna Love Her For Both of Us | Making Love out of Nothing at All
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32:54There's a spate of inadequate male lovers in this episode. Is Meat Loaf's friend a bad boyfriend? Are Air Supply just a bit too full of themselves? This episode we stay firmly in the early 80s with a not-hit from Dead Ringer and an arrogant Best of from Air Supply. - Is "white soul ballad" a compliment? - What's Emma's bath technique? - How sympath…
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In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle speaks with Endurance Physio Mike James, who brings a wealth of experience from marathons, Ironmans, and ultra events, offering both scientific and lived perspectives on the rise of ultra running. The conversation explores the surge in popularity of ultra marathons—why so many runners are skipping …
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This week we have an interview with up and coming international athlete Jake Stevens. Jake chats about how he gone from enjoying a parkrun as a 10 year old, to representing his country just a few years later. Jake talks about his love of running, proudest achievements and goals for the future. We hope you enjoy! Here is the link to sign up to the w…
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Keith Wigley | 3rd at UTS 100k and the Elite Trail Team
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56:23Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the podcast I speak to Keith Wigley about his 3rd place at UTS 100k. Keith has patiently worked his way up to a performance that put him firmly on the podium along side running veterans, Jon Albon and Mathieu Blanchard! Keith talks about how his training has improved with the guidance of…
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10 Questions About FILM: Episode 4 - Jeffrey Morris
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1:02:14In this episode I talk to independent filmmaker, Jeffrey Morris, a writer, director, whose sci-fi films include animated techno-fantasy Parallel Man and the forthcoming deep-space adventure Persephone. His futuristic underwater disaster movie Oceanus has reached over 4.4Mil views on YouTube. To find out more about this weeks guest please visit: htt…
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Marshalling at a Canicross Race: Belle McIntosh, Canicross Midlands (Episode 165)
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40:47In today's episode we're joined by Belle from Canicross Midlands, who talks us through the rewards of marshalling at canicross racesBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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Mike McMononagle | @shitinthewoods at UTS
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1:05:36Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the @hometrails_ podcast we speak to Mike McMonagle, aka @shitinthewoods We ask Mike the Superhero question and find out that his reputation as the ‘fast media guy’ is well earned. Recently, Mike made the trip from Salt Lake City to North Wales to take part in Ultra Trail Snowdonia. We a…
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Simon Blair turned to ultra running as a way to manage his mind, find focus, and push past limits he once thought defined him. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon shares how endurance sport, including the Marathon des Sables, became more than just a physical test for him. Listen to Michelle and Simon discuss: Living with ADHD and receiving a d…
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Episode 82 Half Marathon Training Reflections
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51:21After Ali managed to grab a PB at the Great Manchester Run HM at the weekend we look back across the training and the race strategy and think about the lessons learnt for future races. Reflecting on training after a performance is a great way to help plan for the the next race and learn from what went well and could have gone better. As ever share …
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74: Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes, Jill Johnson, E.C. Nevin and Brighton Book Festival
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1:00:00On this month's show, we speak to Brighton-based writers Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes and Jill Johnson, plus Althea from Brighton Book Festival tells us about this year's offering. We break our own Brighton-based rules to have E.C. Nevin on the show... the book was just that good!By RadioReverb
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RED-S: A personal perspective with Tamara Beach (Episode 164)
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40:44In this deeply insightful episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise Humphrey and Michelle Mortimer are joined once again by canicrosser and endurance athlete Tamara Beach to shine a spotlight on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Returning after her first appearance in Episode 133, Tamara shares her personal journey through recogni…
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Charlotte Fisher | 3rd place at UTS
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1:05:50Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Charlotte returns to the Home Trails podcast for another catch up. This time its to talk about her awesome performance at UTS over the past weekend. Last year Charlotte was sick going into the race and although she gritted it out to finish, she felt like she had more to give at this iconic by UTMB race. We…
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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Tom returns to the Home Trails podcast! We talk about his 3rd place at the UTS 100 miler at the past weekend. We dive into his training and racing leading up to his podium success and we discuss the changes he's made to bring him back to his former racing form. One of which is upping his iron intake to rai…
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Episode 4.3 - (I'd Love to Be) As Heavy as Jesus | Stand in the Storm
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40:37Where did Meat Loaf's career begin? Not here, but it's quite close. Time for another break from Jim Steinman's zany antics as we dive into Meat Loaf's Motown past and his angry... well, not future. More recent past. This episode we dive into Meat's first recorded album and then some shouty angry MAN ROCK from one of his later ones. And on the way, …
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This week is all about recovery. We chat about why it matters to recover after races (especially marathons) the mental and physical benefits and how to return to running after a big race. We cover lots of our experiences and things we have learnt over the years and what has worked and what hasn't! As ever let us know your thoughts and tips. Also wh…
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Connect and Paws: Georgie and Katie (Episode 163)
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32:50In this special episode of Canicross Conversations, hosts Louise and Michelle welcome back two popular guests: Georgie Lambert from Nonstop Dogwear and Katie Kirkup, founder of Trail Dog Events. Together, they unveil an exciting new venture: "Connect and Paws"—a human and dog wellness weekend set against the breath-taking backdrop of Druridge Bay, …
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Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025!
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1:38:39Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ Home Trails were the official Podcast in residence at The LAP 2025! This is a long episode but it has 3 distinct parts. So if you were interviewed by me over the weekend then it should be fairly easy to find yourself if you want to skip some parts. In the first section I speak to everyone in the queue for …
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This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we speak with adventurer & mental health advocate Alex Staniforth about his most ambitious challenge yet – climbing all 446 mountains in England & Wales in just 50 days. 🏔️ But this episode is more than a challenge breakdown – it's about why Alex does what he does, how he overcame personal struggles, and how he's…
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Rebecca Hormann | GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 Winner
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1:16:08Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode of the Home Trails Podcast, I speak to Rebecca Hormann. Last week, Rebecca stormed to victory at the GB ULTRAS Pennine Barrier 50 in 8:45:58, to not only win, but take 4th place overall Rebecca is well traveled and holds multiple passports due to her heritage. She grew up in America, then m…
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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by trail running photographer David Miller, whose emotive and powerful imagery has captured the hearts of the running community worldwide. David talks us through his journey from trail runner to award-winning photographer, revealing how lockdown sparked a creative path that led him to shoot som…
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In this special bonus episode Lily and Emma discuss the big secret project they have been working on for the past two years. They have written a new book! It's called ULTRA WOMEN: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport and it combines their passion of endurance sport and advocacy. The book tells the hidden stories of female endurance from the fir…
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Episode 4.2 - Dead Ringer for Love | Runnin' for the Red Light (I Gotta Life)
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40:35I don't know anything about you baby, but Chat out of Hell is everything you're dreaming of. Assuming you dream of adequate podcast analysis of the works of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. This episode we take a break from Jim Steinman's byzantine theatre career and go back to the absolute rockers from the mouth of Meat Loaf. Dead Ringer for Love and R…
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Its time for a round up of London and Manchester featuring lots of amazing performances from listeners, Paul's athletes, fundraisers, elites and loads more! We cover some of the results, stories and reflections from a fantastic week of racing. Let us know how your race went and send us a voice note and we can include it in the next episode! As ever…
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Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to the ball of energy and enthusiasm that is Davy Newell! Since 2019 Davy has been putting on The LAP in the Lake District, a 47 mile ultramarathon around lake Windermere. Davy has gradually scaled up the race since its first inception before the pandemic, turning it into one of the…
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Canicross Story: Sarah Stokes (Episode 161)
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39:10Sarah Stokes shares her first experience of racing with Louise and Michelle in this episodeBy Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jeric Yuan – known to many as @coderunnerguy on Instagram! From his first half marathon on just two weeks' notice, to creating brilliant GPS art across London, Jeric shares: His journey into running How he plans his jaw-dropping GPS designs His mission to complete the World Marathon Majors The story behind …
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This episode features a brilliant interview with a fantastic athletics coach in Sheffield, Alex WIlson. Alex talks about his love of athletics and coaching, how he got into it, some of the many athletes he has worked with and his philosophy and coaching approach. It is a great interview with a great coach and Alex gives so much insight in how to he…
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Scott Jenkins | The Arizona Monster 300
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1:02:36Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ In this episode I speak to returning guest, Scott Jenkins. Scott was last on the show in 2024, when he became the first Brit to complete the Gland Slam of 200's in the US. Since then Scott has moved from the the UK to New Jersey in the States. This gives him access to some of his favourite long course ultr…
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This is a very special extra bit of Chat out of Hell. If you're interested in our thoughts on the Bat musical currently touring the UK, this is the right place! If you're not, we totally get it and we'll see you on the 5th for a proper episode instead. BYE! Bow now now now Send us a textBy Emma Crossland & Sam Wilkinson
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73: Emma Jane Unsworth, Lauren Bravo, Andrew Flewitt and Beyond The Book Festival
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1:00:00This month we speak to three Brighton-based writers; Emma Jane Unsworth (SLAGS), Lauren Bravo (PROBABLY NOTHING) and Andrew Flewitt (DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOSS?). We also talk to Phil Viner about BEYOND THE BOOK festival which takes place on May 10th.By RadioReverb
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Bruce is running a 4 Marathons and an Ultra Challenge this year (with his 4 marathons in the space of 30 days). He's already completed Brighton and Paris Marathons, and next up for him is Manchester, then Milton Keynes. Bruce chats openly about starting running during lockdown to help him lose weight, and since then he's devised a number of differe…
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72: Saba Sams is coming to Brighton Festival on May 8th
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15:26In this bonus Footnote episode, Saba Sams joins us to talk about her debut novel, GUNK, which she's launching at the Brighton Festival in conversation with Fee Mac. Get tickets here. Jules has been divorced from her ex-husband Leon for five years, but she still works alongside him at the nightclub. With the arrival of Nim, a new employee at the bar…
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Episode 4.1 - The Dream Engine (Dream Engine) (Dreams) (Engines)
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45:42Chat out of Hell is back to go where other podcasts won't - in this case, to Jim Steinman's very first musical creation. This episode we dive into the Dream Engine - produced at Amherst College in 1969, burning a trail through rock and roll history for the rest of time. Our interepid duo dive deep into this murky sea, providing the answers to quest…
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This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in …
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In this episode, we’re joined by British elite distance runner Jacob Allen, who’s lining up in the Elite Field at the 2025 London Marathon. With standout personal bests of 13:47 for 5K, 28:33 for 10K, and 62:43 for the half marathon, Jacob shares what it takes to compete at the highest level—all while balancing a full-time job as a PE teacher. We d…
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Episode 76 Matlida Moffett Interview
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1:15:02This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and…
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In this episode Michelle is joined by Director of Public Health for Worcestershire, Lisa McNally and Steve Cram to talk about the Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run which takes place on Sunday 25th June. Michelle, Lisa and Steve chat about: - The importance of community led events like the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run for improving public health. - Who a…
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Louise and Michelle chat to Gabby, one of the co-founders of Bournemouth Canicross about how their community has grown over the last four years since the group was first formed. It’s an uplifting, positive episode about the power of community.By Michelle Mortimer and Louise Humphrey
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ULTRA NEWS | Northern Traverse, WSER, Unbreakable 2, Arizona Monster 300 controversy
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47:15Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ This is a solo news episode. I opine on Northern Traverse results, who's going to Western States, the controversies surrounding Destination Trails race, The Monster 300 and what's being said about it on social media and Reddit. I also chat about my recent race at Ranger Ultras PB137 and and how I rolled my…
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Series four of Chat out of Hell is just around the corner, but first, it's FILM CLUB PART III! Our films this time are a real dichotomy - Meat Loaf plays both himself and his own obsessive fan in Dead Ringer, then he plays a sex-mad creature of the night in Bloodrayne. Or possibly I've said that the wrong way around. These are, and I can't stress t…
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In this episode Michelle and Andy do a deep dive into hydration for endurance running and chatted about: - common mistakes runners make with their hydration - hyponatremia (or the dangers of over-hydrating) - recognising the signs of dehydration - do you need a race hydration strategy? - are you a salty sweater? - electrolytes - pre- and post-race …
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Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners! We have strava group you can join - click here; https://ww…
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In this episode, Louise and Michelle chat to Morag, a trustee of Lincs Dobermann Rescue about her experience of rehoming Dobies, and her 'failed foster' with tri-paw Trooper. We hear all about Trooper's amputation and rehabilitation, proof that amputation is not the end, and can often be the start of a new life for many dogs like Trooper. https://d…
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Luke Grenfell-Shaw | From terminal cancer to ultra phenom
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1:06:30Get in touch with Ultrarunning Sam here ⬅️ This episode is an emotional one, so be prepared! Luke talks about the moment as a 24 year old, that he now says was the end of everything he ever knew to be right with the world. The moment he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Having ignored a nagging pain in his shoulder for nearly 6 months, he finally…
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Renee is a sports dietician specialising in REDs, the female athlete, hormonal health, and athlete performance. Her latest book, Fuel for Thought, is a practical guide to how and what to eat for endurance athletes. In this episode, we discuss behaviours around food, and Renee gives us some really practical advice around fuelling, recovery, carb-loa…
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This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwith…
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