Best Superlight Podcasts (2025)

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Running plans and tips 17:21

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1M ago17:21

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I downloaded a training plan while I was on the paid version of Strava and found it surprisingly useful and motivating. So, in this weeks episode, I talk about my training plan, my tips for things that should be in a training plan and how a training plan can really help you to progress in your running.…

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#20 | Valorisation of Deep Tech - with Techleap, UTwente & TU Delft 25:04

2M ago25:04

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What is necessary for successful deep tech transfer in The Netherlands? A big question with a lot of different answers. Vera Boertien is joined by Roy Kolkman (UT), Kenneth Heijns (TU Delft) and Arjan Goudsblom (Techleap) to discuss the national valorisation landscape. Together, they look at what is going well and where there is room for improvemen…

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My month with Strava Premium 19:32

2M ago19:32

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I decided to give Strava Premium a go during April, it was partly because I was aiming to run 100 miles during the month to raise money for our church hall and partly because I wondered what I was missing out on. In this episode I talk about some of the benefits of having a premium subscription and how I found the month as a subscriber.…

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Hay Fever and Running 28:51

2M ago28:51

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With the London Marathon tomorrow, I was reminded of the year when I ran the marathon but really struggled because of hay fever. I didn't really recognise what the problem was at the time but with a high tree pollen count again this year, I wondered whether there was anything in the scientific literature about running and hay fever, this episode is…

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Superlight sunglasses - are they worth it? 13:56

2M ago13:56

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In this episode I discuss the advantages of quality sunglasses (and other running gear) and whether it is worth investing in this type of kitBy Maggie Cooper

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#19 | Deep Tech Deep Dive: the state of quantum - with Quix Quantum (from Hello Tomorrow) 29:40

2M ago29:40

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As technology evolves, we're inching closer to the day when quantum computers are part of our daily lives, in some way or another. But what's the current state of quantum? And what are the challenges entrepreneurs in this field face? During Hello Tomorrow, host Vera Boertien invited Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of Quix Quantum, for a deep tech deep dive …

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Prevention of Running Injuries 29:10

2M ago29:10

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This episode is based on a paper published in Current. Sports Med. Rep. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20463502/ . I discuss the various factors that are reported in this nice review about prevention of running injuries. You might also like to listen to another podcast series that I'm doing with our running club called the Warriors Podcast https:/…

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#18 | Female founders in deeptech: advantage or hurdle? - with ARTIC 23:35

2M ago23:35

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During the mission to Hello Tomorrow, the majority of the delegation was male. Where are all the female founders in deeptech? Host Vera Boertien sits down with Laure van der Sande (ARTIC) to talk about the position of women in deeptech. Does she see it as a hurdle? Or is it an advantage? This episode was recorded during Hello Tomorrow.…

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Keeping Running 10:37

3M ago10:37

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Although I haven't done a podcast for a while, I have still been running, although not racing. This is an update on my successes and disasters over the past few months.By Maggie Cooper

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#17 | Say 'bonjour' to Hello Tomorrow: why you should join - with Superlight Photonics (from Hello Tomorrow) 16:55

3M ago16:55

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As of 2026, Hello Tomorrow's Global Summit will be organized in Amsterdam. During this final edition in Paris, host Vera Boertien sits down with Cees Links (Superlight Photonics) to talk about why it's worth joining Hello Tomorrow if you run a deeptech startup. How is it different from other events, such as CES? What can you get out of it? This epi…

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#16 | Bonus: alumni talk | Taking the step from Twente to the Bay Area - with Quirina de Ruiter (from the Bay Area mission) 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Senior Advisor of Alumni Relations Joe Laufer (UT) talks to Quirina de Ruiter (UT) about her journey from the city of Breda to University of Twente and her recent adventures as senior research scientist at Intuitive in San Francisco. How did she decide to study Technical Medicine at the UT? And how did she end up as a senior research scientist at I…

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#15 | Taking over the US market and tackling cultural differences - with Amplify & 4TU (from the Bay Area) 18:50

4M ago18:50

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Doing business in the Netherlands is one thing. But the US? That's a whole new ballgame. So how do you tackle the differences? And how do the US and Europe compare to one another? Host Cindy Marsman dives into this topic together with Marcel Verheijen of Amplify and Mike Verkouter of the 4TU. This podcast was recorded during the CES/Bay Area missio…

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#14 | What to expect at CES - with Superlight Photonics & Veridis (from CES) 25:23

5M ago25:23

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CES is one of the biggest tech events in the world. Combined with the flashing lights of Las Vegas, it can be quite an overwhelming experience. So how do you thrive at CES? Host Cindy Marsman (Novel-T & UT) talks to Cees Links of Superlight Photonics (UT) & Jeroen Glansdorp of Veridis (TU/e) about what to expect at CES and dives into the most valua…

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#13 | The art of pitching: perfecting your pitch deck and nailing Slush - with Young Heroes (from Slush) 22:13

5M ago22:13

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If you want to crush it at Slush - or any other conference - a good pitch is essential. But how do you craft the perfect pitch and pitch deck? Host Jochen Meischke talks about it with Eva van Leeuwen from Young Heroes. This episode is filled with valuable tips to build the most effective pitch for investors.…

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#12 | Investing 101 for early-phase startups: do's and don'ts - with University of Twente Holding & Delft Enterprises (from Slush) 36:06

6M ago36:06

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Don't you wish you could look into an investor's mind sometimes? Well, that's why we had this chat with Albert-Jan de Croes and Joost Mathot. In this episode, host Jochen Meischke talks all about investments for early-phase startups. What are things to consider? What are the biggest pitfalls? You hear it in this episode! Guests Albert-Jan de Croes,…

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#11 | The challenges of tech transfer - with ScoutInScience (from TTT Team Up Day) 22:29

7M ago22:29

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Getting research off the shelves of universities is no easy feat. Of course, we have entrepreneurial researchers who spin out from the universities. But what if they don't? How do we ensure that their breakthroughs go to market and make an impact? With ScoutInScience, Gilles Meijer aims to bridge that gap by actively scouting for business potential…

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#10 | Collaborating with UMCs - with Maastricht UMC & Radboud UMC (from TTT Team Up Day) 27:56

7M ago27:56

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Collaboration is necessary to make sure MedTech innovations break out through the university walls. That's why host Vera Boertien had a conversation with Adriana Berlanga (Maastricht UMC) and Alexander Nicastia (Radboud UMC) about the value of collaboration between business and knowledge institutes. This episode was recorded during the Team Up Day,…

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The Amazing Foot Race 17:18

8M ago17:18

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After a bit of a break, I'm back with details of how my 10k went, what I've been up to and a bit of a book review.By Maggie Cooper

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#09 | Working and living internationally - with Amplify, FlowBeams, and Liva Healthcare (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 19:39

9M ago19:39

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What do you have to think about when you do take your business to another country? And when does it make sense to live there, too? Our host Vera Boertien sat down in the Enschede Slush'D studio to discuss the experiences of Marcel Verheijen (Amplify), Lea Milovich (FlowBeams), and Shahram Sharif (Liva Healthcare).…

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#08 | Defining impact and how to make it - with Novel-T and Lumo Labs (from Enschede Slush'D 2024) 25:24

9M ago25:24

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There's a lot of talk about impact. But how do we define it and - more importantly - how do we make it? We decided to talk a little more about it to settle it once and for all. Joining our host, Vera Boertien, in the studio at Enschede Slush'D are Meron Mekonnen (Lumo Labs) and Bas Kerkwijk (Novel-T).…

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Heat Stress 12:12

10M ago12:12

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You may have noticed that the weather has been a little warmer than normal this past week. I wondered if there really was an effect on performance with increased temperature. To be honest, I've tried to run before the sun is at its strongest, but sometimes that isn't possible. I found a nice paper in physiology reports that looked at the effect of …

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SUPERLIGHT Episode 13 14:58

10M ago14:58

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Roc Hatfield, best-selling author, Producer, and innovator, reads his new ground breaking novel; Superlight. The author blends myths and ideas from the Ancient Astronaut Theory and the Hebrew Bible to tell a story that will open the mind to new possibilities and distant Worlds, all under the creation of the One. This is, Superlight.…

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#07 | Female Founders in Tech - with Trialflow and Managescape (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 15:46

10M ago15:46

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In this special episode, we sit down with two remarkable female tech founders, Leona Turner – Co-Founder of Trialflow, and Amalia Bălan - Co-Founder & CMO of Managescape, as they share their incredible journeys in the tech industry. Join our host, Vera Boertien from Novel-T, as she delves into insightful conversations with Leona and Amalia. Discove…

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Post-Olympic Blues? 14:57

10M ago14:57

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Wondering what to do now the Olympics are over? You might have been inspired by some of the performances but left with a sense of what next?! Over the next few weeks I'm going to be training for an important 10k in the New Forest, it isn't important in running terms but it in in personal terms as I will be running in memory of my friend, Alex. Plea…

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#06 | Why you need a co-founder - with CodeSandbox and Helloprint (from Enschede Slush'D 2023) 18:25

11M ago18:25

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Join us in this special episode of Enschede Slush'D 2023 as we delve into the world of co-founding and teamwork. Bas Buursma, co-founder of CodeSandbox, and Hans Scheffer, entrepreneur and CEO at Helloprint, share their valuable experiences and perspectives on building successful startup teams. This conversation uncovers the essence of effective co…

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#05 | What are the effects of Slush half a year later? - with wearM.AI 18:26

11M ago18:26

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We sat down again with Huawei Wang of WearM.AI, half a year after Slush. How did he experience his first time visiting the conference? What did he get out of it? And how is his UT spin-off doing half a year later? Listen to find out!By 4TU.Federation

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#04 | Experiencing Slush for the first time - with MEMSYS, wearM.AI, and Konekti (from Slush 2023) 17:06

11M ago17:06

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In this first episode of this two-part series, host Vera Boertien sits down with three startup founders on the first morning of Slush 2023. These founders are on the cusp of experiencing this crazy conference for the very first time. How did they prepare for it? What do they expect? And what are their goals? Vera dives into it together with Huawei …

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SUPERLIGHT Episode 12 13:36

1y ago13:36

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Roc Hatfield, best-selling author, Producer, and innovator, reads his new ground breaking novel; Superlight. The author blends myths and ideas from the Ancient Astronaut Theory and the Hebrew Bible to tell a story that will open the mind to new possibilities and distant Worlds, all under the creation of the One. This is, Superlight.…

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#03 | The value of (international) alumni relations - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (from London) 17:29

1y ago17:29

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During the 4TU alumni mission to London, Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talks to Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Sensor Intelligence (TU/e). What is the value of alumni relations? How can they help you on your startup journey? And how has the 4TU alumni network benefitted Jeroen so far? A recap of the mission: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:…

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#02 | Expanding to the UK - with RapAgra (from London) 23:48

1y ago23:48

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The 4TU went on a startup mission to riveting London after being invited by 4TU alumni. Ronald de Bruijn from RapAgra (WUR) joined the mission, as he's preparing to expand to the UK. Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UT) talked with him about the challenges he faces and how a 4TU mission can help overcome them. How do you find the sweet spot? When do you op…

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Buntingford Year End 10 mile race 20:51

1+ y ago20:51

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In spite of the fact that the furthest run this year has only been around 7 miles, I foolishly thought it would be a great idea to enter a 10 mile race. Here's my view of how it went.By Maggie Cooper

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#01 | How to hack Slush - with Heimdall Sensor Intelligence, Flux Robotics, & InAtmos (Cryocop) (from Slush 2023) 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

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On the day before Slush 2023, host Vera Boertien (Novel-T & UTwente) sat down with three founders in Helsinki to find out how to hack Slush. From preparations to what to do during the event, the three founders share the tips that they learned from earlier visits to the world's most founder-friendly startup event. With Jeroen Sassen from Heimdall Se…

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Warriors success at NW Road Relays 21:09

2y ago21:09

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This Saturday was the North West Road Relays in Heaton Park in Manchester. It was a great event, this is a report about how it went and some thoughts on running relays.By Maggie Cooper

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Parkrun Challenge - Final Week 10:48

2y ago10:48

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It was the final week of our Parkrun challenge and the theme was 'run like a Kenyan'. If you want to support the club in Kenya then the is the link https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Elgon-running-club?utm_term=WnX2B4kJRBy Maggie Cooper

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Parkrun Challenge - Week 5 11:28

2y ago11:28

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Just a short update on this week's Parkrun challenge - crazy hair. Instead of my normal Parkrun location of Birkenhead Park, I ran in Cambridgeshire at Wimpole Estate Parkrun, so I was the only one with crazy hair. Also an update on our amazing athletes competing in various events around the worldBy Maggie Cooper

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Parkrun Challenge - Week 4 16:59

2y ago16:59

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This week's Parkrun challenge was to run an epic sprint finish. I'm not sure that mine was entirely epic, certainly no Usain Bolt but it was a least both a sprint and a finish. I had the opportunity to run in a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS running shoes so I talk about that, and finally I talk about the sprint in the World University Games and…

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Parkrun Challenge - Week 3 17:39

2y ago17:39

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This week's Parkrun challenge should have been to run in the rain! But it wasn't, it was to run at a Parkrun that you hadn't been to before. I planned to go to Chester, I'd sorted out the route there, worked out where to park and was all set for my tourism Parkrun. This episode is about how week 3's challenge went.…

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Parkrun Challenge - Week 2 16:01

2y ago16:01

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This week we were getting ready for Alex and Emily getting married next Saturday so we had to dress up as if we were going to the Hen Night or the Stag Night. In this week's episode I talk about how it all went and a few thoughts that came out of that.By Maggie Cooper

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Parkrun Challenge - Week 1 17:21

2y ago17:21

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Maggie gives a bit of an update on her running and why it's been a while since the last episode but mainly this week's podcast is mainly about the crazy Warriors Parkrun Challenge and how she got on in week 1. Just to say, it was a lot of fun.By Maggie Cooper

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Christleton 5k race review 17:50

2y ago17:50

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I ran my first race in ages on Friday, a 5k in a lovely village near Chester. This is my race report - tune in to find out how it went.By Maggie Cooper

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Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce wins school sports 8:11

2y ago8:11

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School sports day - you either love it or loathe it. I'm more in the latter category, perhaps because my kids aren't all that athletic and I'm far too competitive. It can be fun though and then there's the parents race. The question is though - as a serious athlete, should you bother taking part?By Maggie Cooper

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Bone injuries in adolescent athletes 18:59

2y ago18:59

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I found a really interesting article looking at bone injuries in adolescent athletes. The group that did the study took a group of boys and studied them over 4 seasons taking lots of measurements to assess bone growth and skeletal maturation. I discuss their findings and my thoughts on what it means for those of us who are coaching young athletes. …

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How to go from hero to zero with one car journey 12:14

2y ago12:14

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In episode 7, I featured a story about an ultramarathon runner called Jo Zakrzewski who had completed a 48 hour race running an incredible 255 miles. However, she was less of a hero in a recent 50 mile race. I also feature some marathon musings from the recent London marathon and my own exploits and plans.…

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Runners Paradise? 17:12

2y ago17:12

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Iten is known as the runner's paradise. It is the place that you go to if you want to learn about why many of the best long distance athletes in the world are Kenyan's and it's the home of many of the world's best long distance athletes. But Iten has a darker secret. In late 2021, Agnes Tirop was found murdered, with her husband/manager/coach impli…

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Can less be more? 14:07

2y ago14:07

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I set myself a goal to run every day this year, and so far, I have achieved that goal. I also set myself a goal to run at least 30km each week, and again, I have managed to achieve that. However, what I haven't done is much speed work and so I wasn't sure how I would get on running 5km at parkrun. Would I be able to maintain a good pace? Would I di…

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UK Athletics bans Transgender Athletes from female competitions 21:25

2y ago21:25

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Following on from World Athletics announcing that transgender athletes would be banned from international female competitions, UK Athletics has following suit and made a similar ruling. In this episode, I talk about this decision. I also provide an update on how my running is going.By Maggie Cooper

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Loving Parkrunning with Jen Young 21:22

2y ago21:22

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In this week's episode, Maggie talks to her friend, Jen Young, about some of the joys of parkrunning and we compare notes on their running experiencesBy Maggie Cooper

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SUPERLIGHT Episode 11 11:56

2y ago11:56

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Roc Hatfield, best-selling author, Producer, and innovator, reads his new ground breaking novel; Superlight. The author blends myths and ideas from the Ancient Astronaut Theory and the Hebrew Bible to tell a story that will open the mind to new possibilities and distant Worlds, all under the creation of the One. This is, Superlight.…

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Warriors Assemble - the benefits of not just running 31:30

2y ago31:30

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I'm joined this week by Ronan Kearney, coach and founder of Warriors Pentathlon and Athletics Club. In this episode we discuss the benefits of getting young athletes involved in activities other than just running and how to bring fun back into running. We also talk about laser run, pentathlon, biathlon, fell running and other sports that might cont…

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So you think I'm not an elite runner? - with Michelle Ma 31:15

2+ y ago31:15

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In this week's episode I spoke to friend and fellow scientist, Michelle Ma, about her experience of running. Michelle would not describe herself as an elite runner and has never competed in a running race (since school) - so what motivates her to run? We discuss some of the benefits of running, our favourite places to run in London, whether it's be…