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Sep 9, 2022 • 51min
David Potach | Injury Prevention
David is a Physiotherapist and author of Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy. The book is a science-based overview of common sport injuries which contains exercise interventions to reduce injury risk.
He was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Creighton University for several years, which afforded him the opportunity to work with not only high level intercollegiate athletes for all sports, but also professional and Olympic athletes.
He was honoured as one of the first recipients of the NSCA’s Sports Medicine Professional of the Year award (2005). National Strength and Conditioning Association which is a non profit organisation in the US which was founded in 1978.
And today we are speaking about injury prevention for runners.
You can follow David on:
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Website
Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy

Jul 20, 2022 • 29min
Tim Boote | Protein Rebel
In episode 58 we chat with Tim Boote from Protein Rebel all about fuelling and specifically their new maple syrup based product.
To hear our previous episode with Tim please go to this link.
You can follow Protein Rebel on:
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Facebook

May 2, 2022 • 47min
Tom Evans | Red Bull | Wings For Life World Run
Episode #57
Tom is a professional runner who burst on to the scene when finishing 3rd in the MDS in 2017. He is a Red Bull Partner and will be taking part in their Wings for Life World run next weekend.
To learn more about Wings for life an event where 100% OF ALL ENTRY FEES GO TO SPINAL CORD RESEARCH please go to https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com
Tom gives some nuggets in this interview, listen out for his thoughts on:
Following the process
Responsibility
Doing the basics well
Fascinating chat with Tom, enjoy and we will see you on the next episode.

Feb 11, 2022 • 41min
Tim Lloyd | Anglesey 10K & Half Marathon | Always Aim High Events
In episode #56 I am joined by Tim Lloyd from Always Aim High events.
We talk about their upcoming events The Anglesey 10K & Half Marathon as well as some discussion about the nuts and bolts of organising a road race.
Our previous episode with Tim was in September 2021 which you can listen to here
Follow Always Aim High on:
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Jan 24, 2022 • 40min
Nina Davies | Martin Yelling | Byrd
In this episode joining us is Nina Davies and Martin Yelling to talk all about Byrd.
Byrd’s - a running app that wants to challenge how we measure progress and support a less judgemental, less competitive approach.
Byrd have recently launched their new app and you can find out more about them www.byrd.run
You can connect with Nina on Byrd on:
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Instagram
You can connect with Martin on:
Twitter
Instagram

Dec 16, 2021 • 39min
Michelle & Louise | Canicross Conversations
In podcast #54 we speak with Michelle and Louise from Canicross Conversations.
You can connect with Michelle and Louise on the links below and find out more on their website.
Web
Michelle
Twitter
Instagram
Louise
Twitter
Instagram

Dec 3, 2021 • 50min
Chas Newkey-Burden | The Runners Code
Chas Newkey-Burden is a running fanatic who has run at hundreds of events including marathons, half-marathons and over 100 parkruns. He writes about running for The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Metro and The i, and has contributed to Runner’s World and Men’s Health. He is the author of several books, including Running: Cheaper Than Therapy and his new book The Runner's Code: The Unwritten Rules of Everyday Running was released on 14th Oct. 2021.
You can follow Chas on:
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Nov 24, 2021 • 31min
Brian Wood | The Ultimate Sacrifice
In episode 52 we have guest host Stuart Gordon from All About Balance speaking with Brian Wood.
Stuart is our second guest host following Prof Andy Lanes conversation recently with Greg Whyte.
Stuart, Sports Therapist of 30 years in this interview is giving Brian treatment on day 23 of his 25 marathons in 25 days, part of his “The Ultimate Sacrifice Challenge”.
Brian was awarded the military cross, one of Britains highest military awards for gallantry, his real-life story "Danny Boy" is available now on BBC iPlayer.
You can read all about this challenge on the links below and you can connect with both Brian and Stuart on the following:
Brian
Instagram
Twitter
Web
If you would like to donate to Brians challenge you can do so on this link
Stuart
Instagram
Twitter
Web

Oct 29, 2021 • 54min
Jamie McDonald | 5500 miles across America
In episode 51 I chat with Jamie McDonald AKA Adventureman!
Jamie is a serial adventurer and fundraiser and his accomplishments include:
Cycling 14000 miles from Bangkok to Gloucester,
Static cycling world record.
Solo run across Canada.
Solo run across America.
Treadmill world record.
Jamie won a Pride of Britain award in 2019 for Fundraiser of the year. His new book Adventureman: Running America: A Glimmer of Hope: 5,500 Miles Across the USA is available now having been published in august.
Connect with Jamie:
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Twitter
Instagram
Adventureman: Running America by Jamie McDonald (Summersdale, £9.99) is available from all good book retailers https://bit.ly/AdventuremanJMcD

Oct 25, 2021 • 54min
Stuart Gordon | Sports Therapist | All About Balance
In episode 50 we welcome back Stuart, Sports Therapist of over 30 years, from All About Balance UK.
Stuart is the UK Distributor of Barefoot Science insoles, an in-shoe training system that strengthens your feet and improves your balance the instant you fit them into your shoes.
In this episode we cover injury advice from questions taken from the #UKRunChat community.
To listen to our previous podcasts with Stuart click the below:
With Dr Peter Gorman
With Dr Susie Cooper
You can connect with Stuart on:
Instagram
Twitter