5 Miles Easy

Ep11: Frankfurt marathon recap & the return to training after a big race

To kick off season 2, we are catching up on Steph’s experience at Frankfurt marathon after a promising block of training. Rose is now easing back into sessions after recovering from Chicago marathon, so we chat about what the recovery period and return to training looks like after a big race. Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5MilesEasyEpisode sponsor: RunnaIf you want to up your running game, you can get 2 weeks free with Runna by using code '5MILES' on the Runna app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep10: Steph & Rose answer your questions

It's the FINAL episode of Season 1 and to mark the occasion, we asked our listeners to send in some questions! A very big thank you to everyone who has joined us for 5 Miles Easy - it's been a blast and we can't wait to be back very soon for Season 2. Hit subscribe for updates! Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5MilesEasyEpisode sponsor: Runna If you want to up your running game, you can get 2 weeks free with Runna by using code '5MILES' on the Runna app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep9: Rose Harvey - Chicago marathon recap

Our very own Rose Harvey talks us through her experience of Chicago marathon, where she set a 4 minute PB of 2:23:21, which is well within the Olympic qualifying time and put her 5th on the British all time list for the marathon. We explore Rose’s race plan, mindset, race nutrition and how she gained the confidence she was capable of such a performance. We also look at what this means for next year!Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyEpisode sponsor: Runna If you want to up your running game, you can get 2 weeks free with Runna by using code '5MILES' on the Runna app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep8: Katie Snowden - finding the key to consistency

Fresh off an incredible track season, we catch up with Olympian and Under Armour athlete, Katie Snowden. Katie has been competing at a top level since she was a junior, but this summer saw some standout performances. Katie became British Champion over 1500m and went 2nd on the all time list clocking 3:56:72, which broke the English record previously held by Dame Kelly Holmes.We chat through the highlights of Katie's season, what changes she made in her training to achieve the progression and we dig into how she has stayed so persistent through challenging periods of her career. We find out about life on the track, how she juggles races all over the world with training and what the 'off season' looks like.Follow Katie:IG: @Katie_snowdenFollow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyEpisode sponsor: Runna If you want to up your running game, you can get 2 weeks free with Runna by using code '5MILES' on the Runna app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep7: Ben Parker - Finding balance & will an app replace running coaches?

This week we chat to Ben Parker - co-founder of Runna, the first fully automated running coaching app. A PT by trade, Ben started Runna with his co-founder, Dom, during lockdown after becoming frustrating with the inefficiencies in the world of personal running coaching. Fast forward just a few years, and Runna now delivers training plans, strength programs, nutrition tips and much more to 40,000 members in 180 countries. We find out about Runna's plans for the future, whether we might see Olympians coached by AI services and how Ben balances running a successful startup with is own impressive running and triathlon journey. We also discuss sacrificing areas of your life in order to be successful and how finding balance is different for everyone. To get a 2 week free trial with Runna, just sign up on the Runna app and use the code '5MILES'. Follow Ben:IG: benparkerfitnessStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/17874345Follow Runna: IG @runna_coachYoutube: @runna Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5mileseasy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep6: Sophie Raworth - A No Limits Mindset

From the BBC studio to the 5 Miles Easy studio... this week, we are joined by BBC presenter, journalist and self-confessed running addict, Sophie Raworth. We hear all about how Sophie discovered her love for running at 37 and where it's taken her since - including through desserts, up mountains and on a quest to just keep getting faster every year.Follow Sophie:IG: @sophieraworthFollow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyOr watch on YouTube @5mileseasySponsors:https://uk.puma.com/uk use 5ME25 to get 25% off any running product on the Puma UK website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep5: George Bownes - Is Running Healthy?

This week, we chat to Sports & Exercises Medicine Consultant, Dr George Bownes. George has worked with a number of elite sports teams including Team GB, Harlequins Rugby and as a Tournament Physician at Wimbledon. George also has a pretty impressive sporting CV of his own, having podiumed at numerous Ultras and completed multiple Ironmans.We ask the big question - is running healthy? We discuss elite sport and ultra endurance events where people push their bodies to the limit and what impact this has on overall health. We also ask the age old question - does running REALLY ruin your knees? Follow George: IG: @georgebownes Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyOr watch on YouTube @5mileseasySponsors:https://uk.puma.com/uk use 5ME25 to get 25% off any running product on the Puma UK website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep4: The Big Debrief on the Big Half

A few days after the Big Half, we catch up on the high, lows and learnings of the race including: - a 2nd place finish for Rose after listening to some instructions - a battle with stitch (and Mario) for Steph - what it's REALLY like in the elite tent Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyOr watch on YouTube @5mileseasySponsors:https://uk.puma.com/uk use 5ME25 to get 25% off any running product on the Puma UK website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep3: Carla Molinaro *Live from Love Trails Festival*

At Love Trails Festival earlier this summer, we caught up with Carla Molinaro, fresh of her incredible 3rd place finish at Comrades Marathon. Carla is a professional ultra runner for Hoka, a World Record holder for LEJOG (running!) and has a successful business, Strength, Conditioning and Yoga for Runners. Carla has had an incredible year and we delve into what she's changed up in her training to get there. We also hear about Carla's journey into her pro career, which started with a totally insane idea during lockdown to run from Land's End to John O'Groats - and go for the World Record in the process. Just to note, that this episode is a live recording from the festival, where it was a little windy as we were on the Welsh coast! But it's such an inspiring and fun conversation, so we hope you enjoy it! Follow Carla: Instagram: @carlamolinaro www.carlamolinaro.comFollow 5 Miles Easy: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@5MilesEasy/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyEpisode sponsor: http://uk.puma.com/uk use 525ME to get 25% any running product on the Puma UK website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep2: Jack Rowe - Process vs Outcome

Jack Rowe is a professional runner for Puma competing in distances from 1500 to half marathon and has an incredible 5,000m PB of 13:20. He shares insights into how he balances his training with regular racing to achieve optimum performance, his mindset on and off the track, how he deals with bad races and his views on the importance of focussing on the process. Jack is also a coach for Belgrave Run Club which is helping to break down barriers for people getting into running and wanting structured training.Follow Jack: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackrowe._/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2827104?hl=en-GBBelgrave Run Club: https://www.instagram.com/run365coaching/?hl=enFollow 5 Miles Easy: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@5MilesEasy/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasy Sponsors: https://uk.puma.com/uk use 5ME25 to get 25% off any running product on the Puma UK website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.