Best Laura Norris Podcasts (2025)

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The Best Running Books and Our Summer Reading List 28:31

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Are you looking for a good audiobook to listen to as you start logging more miles this summer? We have a whole list of audiobook recommendations for your long runs, plus our current favorite running books. Our recommendations include: Up to Speed by Christine Yu Peak Performance by Steve Magness and Brad Stulburg Run to the Finish by Amanda Brooks …

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Catherine Greer

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Audrey has left her husband and career in advertising. Now she bakes cakes and fortune cookies that tell the bitter truth, but can she start a business with her motley lot of new friends in Catherine Greer’s ‘The Bitter Sweet Bakery Café’.By Catherine Greer wth Jan Goldsmith

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How to Embrace New Things During Long Running Breaks with Mirna Valerio 44:39

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In this episode, we are joined by the wonderful Mirna Valerio, a best-selling author, content creator, and accomplished ultra runner and multisport athlete. Mirna discusses how she learned to embrace new sports and hobbies during a long break from running. Whether you take an intentional or forced break from running, you’ll learn a lot from her dis…

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Andre Dao and Amanda Hampson

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A grandson tries to learn a family story in Andre Dao’s ‘Anam’. Murder and mayhem on the waterfront, marihuana cigarettes and a turf war over brothels, thankfully the Tea Ladies can solve crimes and cement friendships in this, the third book of the series, ‘The Deadly Dispute’ by Amanda Hampson.By Andre Dao with Lisa Moule and Amanda Hampson with Jan Goldsmith

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How to Run Your Fastest 10K 37:36

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Whether you are aiming for a 1-hour 10K, want to run a sub-50 min 10K, or even a sub-40 min 10K, this episode is for you! We discuss how to run PR in the 10K, no matter your pace. This episode is for intermediate to experienced runners. If you are looking for more information on your first 10K, tune into episode 38! In this episode, you will learn:…

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Dominic Amerena and Chris Flynn

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He wants to be a successful and acclaimed writer. He wants to know all the truths and write her biography even if it requires deceit. Dominic Amerena has written this crafty book about literary theft in ‘I want Everything’. Mystery surrounds a new pandemic that takes the lives of those reaching their ninth birthday in Chris Flynn's, ‘Orpehus Nine’.…

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How to Set Realistic Time Goals in Running 34:12

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One of the most common running questions, from the 5K to the marathon, is about how to set goals. You have big, exciting time goals and you want to achieve them - but are they realistic? How much progress can you expect in a training cycle? How do you set goal pace? This discussion brings you practical guidance for setting time goals in running, wh…

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Christine Keighery and Madeleine Cleary

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The bond of friendship can unravel when doubt and superstition start to take hold. And the spiritual comfort we seek in such circumstances can also lead to our undoing. Christine Keighery delves into these notions in her novel, 'We're Not Us Without You'.The gold rush made the city of Melbourne rich but women’s lives and choices were still very lim…

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Why Running Fasted Won't Make You Run Faster 36:17

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Morning runners will skip a pre-run snack for many reasons: gut comfort, time constraints, or the belief that running fasted will make them faster. For years, fasted running was trendy and even recommended. However, science and training theory evolve, and so we’re here to tell you in 2025: fed is fastest, and that includes during training. We addre…

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Cynthia Timoti and Gregory Day

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‘Salty, Spiced and a Little Bit Nice’ has Ellie a type 1 diabetic wanting independence from her controlling family but not wanting to be hurt again by her teenage crush in this romantic comedy by Cynthia Timoti. Gregory Day's anthology of poetry, Southsightedness, connects creativity, the landscape and the artist as a collective whole in verse that…

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How to Keep Running Fun While Chasing Your Goals with Laura Green 38:05

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Many runners find it difficult to balance their enjoyment of the sport with their goals. We sit down with Laura Green (@lauramcgreen), who has created her brand around the fun side (and poking fun at) running. She chats about finding the balance of fun and competition in your running. This episode is sponsored by: BodyBio: If you are searching for …

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Victoria Brownlee, Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion

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Food blogger, Chloe, is competing for an interview with a famous chef in Victoria Brownlee's novel, 'Eat Your Heart Out'.Doctor Hannah Wright must balance her personal and professional life as she treats psychiatric patients at the Menzies Hospital in the latest novel, The Glass House, by Anne Buist and Graeme Simsion.…

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Fatigue Resistance: How to Not Slow Down at the End of Your Next Race 32:18

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Fatigue resistance - also called durability or physiological resilience - is the ability to not slow down when physiological fatigue sets in. Fatigue resistance is what part of what keeps you from slowing down at the end of your half marathon, marathon, or ultra. We dive into the science of durability, as well as providing practical tips for how to…

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Marion Taffe and Laura McCluskey

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By Her Hand is Marion Taffe's debut novel where the protagonist must write her rage to win her war.Laura McCluskey takes us to an isolated island off the west coast of Scotland where superstition and resistance hamper a murder investigation in her debut novel, The Wolf Tree.By Marion Taffe with Lisa Moule and Laura McCluskey with David McLean

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Peter Norris and Kate Grenville

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Peter Norris writes about his upbringing with his career criminal father who was a bank robber and jail escapee in the memoir, The Bank Robbers Boy.Kate Grenville talks about her latest work, Unsettled.By Peter Norris with David McLean and Kate Grenville with Lisa Moule

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How to Run Your Fastest 5K 35:36

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Many episodes back, we provided some guidance on how to run a 5K as a newer or intermediate runner. This episode is for our more experienced runners who are coming to the 5K and want to run fast. Whether you are aiming for sub-20 and or sub-30, this episode will guide you through how to structure your training for your fastest 5K yet. In this episo…

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How to Run a 5 Hour Marathon 28:09

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With record numbers of lottery entrants to the majors, we are seeing marathon participation boom! More runners are finishing the marathon now than ever. The average women’s marathon finish time is now approximately 4:50 - which means many runners finish in the five to six hour range. This episode provides a guide for 5-6 hour marathoners, whether y…

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Ella Ward

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A cicada leaves a shell of its former self behind suggesting a past life and this notion is played upon in Ella Ward's novel, The Cicada House.By Ella Ward with David McLean

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Strength Training for Performance Is Different than Training for Aesthetics, with Coach Montana Depasquale 39:15

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We speak often on this podcast about strength training for runners - which is drastically different than lifting for aesthetics. We are joined by running and strength coach Montana Depasquale for a discussion on how to pick a strength training plan that will actually improve your running performance - not just change your appearance. In this episod…

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Kate Solly and Steve MinOn

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Kate Solly has written a cosy crime book ‘The Paradise Heights Craft Store Stitch Up’.Family saga mixes with macabre happenings in ‘First Name Second Name’ Steve MinOn has a dead man walking back through four generations of family history to recover his lost identity.By Kate Solly with Lisa Moule and Steve MinOn with Jan Goldsmith

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Blisters, Lost Toenails, Cramps, and More: How to Deal with Common Running Problems 33:39

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Most runners inevitably deal with these minor issues - blisters, black toenails, chafing, and more. They aren’t full injuries, but they certainly are inconvenient and uncomfortable. We guide you through how to prevent these, how to treat them, and if you can run through them when they happen. In this episode, you’ll learn how to deal with: Calf cra…

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Anna Ciddor and Belinda Probert

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Her Gramps has dementia and it is through a time slip that Charlotte relives the moon landing and brings sparks of awareness and her own empathy to him and others in the aged care facility, in Anna Ciddor’s ‘Moonboy’.Several months after her father's death, Belinda Probert discovers that his name is actually Roy. She outlines the journey of discove…

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Can Plyometrics Help You Run Faster? 29:14

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If a 10-15 minute investment each week helped you run faster, would you do it? In this episode, we explore plyometrics for runners and how they can help you run faster with just a few minutes per week - when done correctly. In this episode, you’ll learn: What are plyometric exercises? How runners can benefit from plyometrics How to incorporate plyo…

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Fiona Hardy and Andrea Goldsmith

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Alice and Teddy are two women on the fringes of criminality who begin to realize they are implicated in drug running and murder in Fiona Hardy's novel, 'Unbury the Dead'.Three people from different generations, backgrounds and work, form an unlikely connection and this friendship alters the course of their lives in Andrea Goldsmith’s ‘The Buried Li…

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Ketones, Sodium Bicarb, and Other Supplements for Runners 35:42

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Ketones, bicarb, creatine, and more - there are more supplements for runners on the market now more than ever. We discuss some of the most popular supplements for runners, including the research, potential benefits, risks, and more. In this episode, you’ll learn about: Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) Ketone monoester supplementation Sodium bicar…

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Tara Calaby and Geraldine Brooks

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It is not only communicating with the spirits of the dead that is perplexing for Ellen but her feeling towards one of the other members of the family that make up the church in ‘The Spirit Circle’ by Tara Calaby, an intriguing historical mystery.Geraldine Brooks' memoir, ‘Memorial Days’, addresses the nature of loss and grief as she comes to terms …

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Becoming a Sustainable Runner with Tina Muir 35:02

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We sat down for a thought-provoking discussion with Tina Muir, former elite runner and sustainability advocate. Tina brings a balanced and accessible approach to how runners can reduce environmental waste and make small, effective changes for climate justice. Tina hosts the Running for Real podcast, on which she discusses climate justice and social…

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Tayla Holborow and Mandy Beaumont

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Jennifer Wolfe thinks she is fighting just for her family but her survival and the truths she could reveal could bring down a dictatorship. She becomes ‘The Hunted’ in Tayla Holborow’s adventure story. ‘The Thrill Of It’ takes us into the malevolent world of a serial killer dispatching old women. Mandy Beaumont bases her version on real life events…

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How to PR in the Marathon 36:14

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After completing a marathon or two, most runners set their sights on running their fastest marathon. However, when you train for a marathon PR, it’s too easy to fall into the trap of overreaching, or to end up injured. In this episode, we’ll guide you through how to train for a marathon PR - and actually reach that PR on race day. The advice is thi…

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Lili Wilkinson and Alex Miller

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Lili Wilkinson's, "Unhallowed Halls', is set on the Scottish moors. It is where dark academia and demons collide. Should the creative arts be inviolable or should artists use their knowledge for personal gain. This is one of the concepts in Alex Miller's latest novel, The Deal.By Lili Wilkinson with Lisa Moule and Alex Miller with David McLean

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Is Running Selfish, Running with Ankle Weights, and More Listener Q&A! 29:37

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You asked, and we answered - it’s another Q&A episode! In these episodes, you can pick our brains as experienced running coaches. All answers are generalized, not individual. We answer your questions, including: Is running selfish? How do you add in speedwork as a beginner? How do you prevent overstriding and increase your cadence? How does wind im…

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Valerie Colyer and Geoff Parkes

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The stories and songs coming from a writing course in a women’s prison, brings black humour and a little understanding of these women’s lives and crimes in Valerie Colyer’s ‘Tales that talk to you’Geoff Parkes takes us to the backwater town of Nashville in New Zealand where a Finnish backpacker, Sanna Sorensen, goes missing. The whole town is full …

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102: How Much Mobility Do Runners Need? 30:14

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Mobility is a buzzword in the fitness space - but what does it actually mean? Can improving your mobility help you run faster? Do you need complicated routines, or just a few intentional movements? We sort through the trends to bring you an evidence-based and practical approach to mobility for runners. In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference …

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Thuy On and Mark Smith

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Thuy On, once again, explores, language, love and the arts in her latest poetry collection, ‘Essence’.Grace had to contend with grieving parents, conflicted staff and hounded by relentless media for the decision she made at the beach and then the consequences to come to her in this page turning thriller ‘Three Boys Gone’ by Mark Smith.…

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101: How to Run Faster by Using Cross-Training for Runners with Mary Johnson 34:50

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Is cross-training just for injured runners, or could it unlock your best running performance? We are joined in this episode by Mary Johnson, a running coach who recently ran a 3:08 at CIM. Mary has embraced cross-training as both an athlete and a coach; in this episode, she shares how it’s helped her get faster - and how it can do the same for you.…

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Sean Wilson and Maryrose Cuskelly

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‘You Must Remember This’ by Sean Wilson is an eloquent jumble of a family story with a tender portrait of Grace and her slippages of memory with dementia.When a well-meaning community is challenged by the homeless living close by, it is how they act individually and as a group that make this such a wryly humourous and readable fiction. The book is …

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100: Understanding Different Marathon Training Plans and Methodologies 34:16

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You’ve likely encountered all sorts of different marathon training plans - Higdon, Hansons, Run Less Run Faster, Low Heart Rate, and more. You may have wondered which of these plans, if any, is right for you - and we are here to take that guesswork out for you! In this episode, two seasoned running coaches examine different marathon training method…

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David Sornig

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Blue Lake by David Sornig is part history, part biography and part personal reflection on a much overlooked part of Melbourne's landscape. Situated to the west of the city lies a tract of land, Dudley Flats, that was once a lagoon but embodies the social, industrial and cultural changes to Melbourne over time. It was a marshland, waste dump, shanty…

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99: Does Heel Striking Cause Injury? Myth vs Science on Running Injuries 32:51

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Is heel striking bad? Should you change your running form? You’ve probably heard conflicting answers on your questions about running injuries - so we bring the science to work through myth vs supported theory on running injuries. We also share approaches for actually reducing your injury risk - and these may surprise you. Discussion points include:…

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Darren Rix and Craig Cormick

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When Captain Cook sailed up the east coast of Australia, he renamed many of the landmarks. In ‘Warra Warra Wai’ the names and stories of these landmarks are explained as well as how the Indigenous Australians were impacted by this uninvited visitor. Darren Rix and Craig Cormick have recorded and researched this most interesting book.…

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98: Is Sugar Bad for Runners? Dispelling Common Fueling Myths with Cortney Berling, RD, MPH 35:15

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You’ve likely heard that high sugar consumption has health risks - so how do you reconcile that with your need to fuel as a runner? Is sugar bad for runners, or is it a necessary fuel source for your fastest running and healthiest self? (Spoiler: it's the latter!) We brought on Cortney Berling, RD, MPH, to dispel common myths about sugar for runner…

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Siang Lu

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Ghost Cities by Siang Lu is an epic tale. Historical China with paranoid emperors finds a parralel with megalomaniaical film directors in the present day where empires are build on false promises. But Lu's story goes into the very foundation of language and social attitudes where we begin to question the foundations of what we believe and how socia…

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97: Should You Run Everyday? What Running Coaches Think of Run Streaks 30:14

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We take an informed deep dive on run streaks. Who benefits from run streaks (if anyone)? What are the risks and drawbacks? Are there alternative goals you can set? Discussion points include: What defines a running streak? Why are running streaks so popular? What are the drawbacks of run streaks? When should you stop a running streak? How to safely …

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Peter Rose

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Peter Rose, long time editor of ABR, talks about the recent edition '2024 Books of the Year', with over 40 contributors. David, Lisa and Jan add the books that resonated with them over the year on Published or not, and we alll discuss different aspects of reading, writing and reviewing.By Peter with Jan, David and Lisa

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Alexandra Almond and Amelia Mellor

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'Thoroughly Disenchanted' is Alexandra Almond's take on a fictional world where magic casts a spell on us all and keeps us in thrall without us even knowing.'The Lost Book of Magic' is the last in a fantasy trilogy for middle grade readers by Amelia Mellor.By Alexandra Almond with David McLean and Amelia Mellor with Lisa Moule

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96: Why You Should Warm Up Before Runs - and How to Do It 34:03

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Warming up before a run is something both Amanda and Laura have repeatedly preached - so in this episode, we take a deeper dive into warm-ups. We explore the science warming up properly before a run and provide practical examples of how to warm up before different types of workouts. Discussion points include: Why should you warm up before running? …

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95: How to Treat Shin Splints 30:19

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Are you plagued by pain over the front of your lower legs? Shin splints are one of the most common running injuries. However, the treatment is not as simple as Google suggests - shin splints won’t heal for good with just rest and ice alone. In this episode, we take a look at shin splints based on research, basic anatomy/biomechanics, and a training…

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Anna Go-Go and Iain Ryan

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The subtitle says it all – ‘A celebration of joyful rebellion, glorious women and cats’, it is also factually interesting and beautifully illustrated. The author is Anna Go-Go and the title is ‘Cat Lady Manifesto’.Iain Ryan's latest novel,’ The Dream’, is a dark noir thriller set against the backdrop of corruption and dysfunction that was prevalent…

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Justin Robertson / PINT OF BEER AND A PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH 43:16

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Interview with Justin Robertson. Pint of beer and a ploughmans lunch. Norman Wisdom's Norman wisdom. John Major vs Rob Zombie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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94: Are You Ready for Your First Ultra? With Coach Rhandi Orme 37:10

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Do you dream of doing an ultra marathon some day - but you feel intimidated by the training, gear, or logistics? If so, this episode is for you. We brought on Coach Rhandi Orme to share her first-hand experience and coaching expertise to help you understand what it takes to run an ultra - and how to know if you are ready for your first ultra. Discu…