Four weeks after finishing the Two Oceans marathon, Steph lined up for her first 100k as part of an England team, and in this episode she tells us all about it! From pre-race prep to the realities of race day , Steph shares how she tackled over 20 laps of a 3 mile loop course, how her crew helps her through some tough moments, and how conquering un…

The BIG London Marathon debrief! Rose shares what it was like lining up in the pro field, the highs and lows of her race, and what it meant to make a comeback with a 9th place finish in 2:25:01. Producer Georgie gives us the honest truth about what it felt like tackling 26.2 miles in the unexpected April heat and special guest Charlie gives us the …

Race week is HERE! And with it, comes the taper - the nerves, the maranoia and a LOT of carbs. We talk about it all, plus how to prepare for the logistics of the big day itself. Plus, we answer the most googled questions about the marathon taper! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @5MilesEasy and if you're enjoying the show, please take a second to s…

Steph is joined by Carla Molinaro, as they both chat through their Two Oceans experience. Everything from their training blocks, how the taper week makes everyone a little crazy, to the race itself and what's next for them! Oh, and why you should always pack pancakes in your race day bag... Follow us on YouTube and instagram @5mileseasy If you've e…

What's more daunting - performing on Ru Paul's Drag Race or running your first marathon?! Not a question we've asked on the show before, but this week's guest has the answer. We're joined by the fabulous Kitty Scott Claus who in a few weeks time will be taking on the London Marathon - in full drag. We will be diving into how Kitty switched a life o…

In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Becca Salmon, a guest whose story is especially relevant as we've just had the 5th anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown. It was during the pandemic that Becca’s career took a significant turn. At the time, she was a junior A&E doctor, but burnout led her to step back and reassess her path. Though it …

Rose is on (another) training camp in the sun - this time in North Carolina with the Puma Elite running team as she prepares for the London Marathon. We get the inside scoop on how it's going and what it's been like to swap her London life for a pro training camp during this marathon build. You can also watch this episode on YouTube @5mileseasy. If…

With just a few weeks until race day, it’s all things London Marathon! In this special episode, we’re handing the mic over to YOU – sharing your stories, training experiences, and answering your marathon-related questions. We also catch up on our own training blocks, dive into the highs and lows of marathon and ultra prep, and offer tips to help yo…

Paul Ward is the visionary behind The Nine Four, a groundbreaking running crew that has redefined the running culture in Cape Town. Paul’s journey began with a bold mission: to break down the social and racial barriers that once divided communities. At a time when people of different skin colours were rarely seen running or socialising together, Pa…

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 t…

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 …

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. Pe…

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 a…

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... Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5MilesEasy…

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 t…

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 th…

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, par…

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 h…

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 effe…

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 sci…

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…

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 [email protected] if you want one read o…

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 an…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 temper…

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, an…

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 …

We are back and kicking it off with Rose's Olympic experience! We get all the inside scoop from what it was like in the Olympic athlete village, Rose's prep and of course the race itself. It has been a difficult few weeks that were no doubt shared with some incredible lifelong memories too, but this is all part of the running journey! If you're enj…

Do we ever have days when we don’t want to run? How often do we stretch? Did we pick our dog breeds specifically to run? A big thanks to all of our lovely listeners who sent in questions on Instagram. In this episode, we run through as many as possible, covering plenty of training tips, nutrition insights and mindset strategies. We will be taking a…

Recovery is key. Not only for injury prevention, but to adapt to our training, get fitter and improve performance. So how can we recover better? What are the most effective tools and how do we know when to rest, do a recovery run, or crack on with hard a workout? Aidan O'Flaherty, aka The Irish Physio is back on the 5 Miles Easy sofa to answer all …

We’re joined by soon to be 4x Olympian, 2x World Championship finalist and Australian record holder, Genevieve Gregson, as she prepares for the marathon at the Paris Olympic Games. Gen’s last Olympics, Tokyo, was a heartbreak. At the last water jump of the 3000m Steeplechase final, Gen’s achilles fully ruptured. As she was taken off the track in a …

Sophie Power is a campaigner and a GB ultra athlete. Sophie recently broke the female World Record for running the length of Ireland, which she did in 3 days, 12 hours and 8 minutes. In this conversation we talk about the highs and lows of going through this experience, what she was hoping to achieve and support received along the way. Sophie also …

We are joined by 2 time Olympian and Oceania record holder in the marathon, Brett Robinson. Brett started running seriously as a junior and has been making world teams since his teens when he was a track athlete. He then worked his way up to the marathon distance and in 2022 broke the Australian record at the Fukuoka International Marathon of 2:07:…

This week we’re joined by 24 year old World Record Holder, Imo Boddy, just a few weeks after finishing her mind blowing 3 Peaks challenge. On 21st May, Imo dipped into the Welsh sea after running 680km and climbing over 10,000m of elevation in just 6 days 5 hours and 43 minutes, breaking a 45 year old record for the fastest female to run the UK Thr…

In this week's episode, Steph and Rose catch up and share training insights from the last few weeks. With just 8 weeks to go until the Paris Olympics, Rose is out in Font Romeu on an altitude camp and shares why she's there, what training she has been doing and how it's been going so far. Meanwhile, Steph is taking a considerable step down in dista…

In this episode we are live at Wild Goat Festival where we were incredibly lucky to talk to a legend in the sport, Paula Radcliffe. Paula shares the journey that led her to breaking the women's marathon world record in 2003 in a time of 2:15:25, which was held for 16 years. We hear what she believes set her apart from her competitors, how she kept …

Intrigued by the Marathon des Sables? Imagine running it 5 times over… This week, we are joined by someone who is doing pretty much that. We catch up with broadcaster, entrepreneur and running fanatic, Spencer Matthews ahead of his record breaking challenge which will see him run 30 marathons in 30 days through the 45 degree Jordanian desert. Spenc…

How closely are our brains and bodies linked? How much of our mindset can we change? How can we overcome negative thoughts during a session or race? Kaz Williams is a performance psychologist, running coach, speaker and ultra runner. Kaz is founder of Mettle, whose purpose is to provide coaching plans, mental strategies and support to make you the …

Not every journey to the top is the same and Georgia Bell is living proof. Georgia is setting her sights of qualifying for the Paris Olympics, but just 5 years ago she had quit running entirely. Despite some very good performances as a junior, injury prevented Georgia from taking her running career forward and instead, she took a job in cyber secur…

Every body is different, including our hormones. Yet so often, women are following the same training plans or being coached in the same way as men. We find out from Dr Georgie Bruinvels, research scientist and co-creator of FitrWoman, why we should be taking a much more individual approach and paying more attention to our hormones to inform our tra…

Rose is going to the Olympics! There has been a lot going on behind the scenes over the last few months, and in this episode Rose opens up on her journey to being selected, some bumps along the way and how she dealt with it all. Rose also reveals how she was finally told she is going to Paris! With 14 weeks to go, we get some insight into what Rose…

Sticking with the ultra marathon theme, in this episode we are joined by Team GB ultra runner and Hoka athlete, Carla Molinaro. This is Carla's second time joining 5 Miles Easy (see episode 3), but we have lots to catch up on! Carla continued on her 2023 success and is now 50k World Champion! She then went onto finish an incredible 5th place at Two…

In this episode, Steph is back in South Africa and gives Rose the inside scoop on her experience at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon; a 35 mile/56km race in Cape Town with over 2000ft of elevation, where she finished 10th place for a gold medal! We hear everything from how Steph trained for her first ultra marathon, the race plan, nutrition during the rac…

This week, we’re back at Puma HQ in Boston to delve into the science of running fast. What is running efficiency, how is it measured and how do we improve it? How much quicker can shoes actually help you run and do they work for any runner? We find out all the answers from lab specialist, Izzy as well as going through Rose’s own lab report which re…

Why is having a structured training plan important? What are the most common mistakes people make in training for a marathon? How do you get the taper right? We are joined by Pete Cooper, founder of the official coaching app for the London Marathon, Coopah, and James Thie, head coach for Coopah. We hear about the inspiring story behind starting Coo…

How can you harness the power of your mind for good, rather than allowing it to hinder your performance? In this episode we are joined by Olympian and Under Armour athlete Stephen Scullion. He’s the second fastest Irish marathoner in history, having run 2:09:49, but it hasn’t come easy. Stephen is incredibly open and honest about the mental health …

If you have ever doubted your ability to change the course of your path, by any degree, we can guarantee that this conversation will change your mind. At 24, John McAvoy was serving a life sentence at Belmarsh prison for armed robbery. Today, he is a Nike athlete, world record holder, key note speaker and dedicated to changing young people’s lives …

What and when should we eat to perform at our best? What's REALLY in a typical "healthy" protein bar? What do ultra processed foods do to our bodies? We get the answers from Lara Giusti, co-founder and head chef of natural nutrition brand, Veloforte. With over 20 years experience, Lara has a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to fuel performance …