5 Miles Easy

Ep14: Rob Martineau - finding the Tribe in 1000 miles

On this week's episode, we're joined by Rob Martineau, co-founder of Tribe. We hear how Rob quit his job as a corporate lawyer at the age of 27 to begin a life of epic adventure. He completed the famous Marathon des Sables and then went onto completing an incredible 1000 mile journey across Europe, which was just the beginning of this new chapter.Alongside the running, Rob has founded a charity called the Tribe Freedom Foundation that puts on multi-day ultra marathons all over the world, forming amazing running communities, and raises money to fight human trafficking and modern slavery in the process. You may also recognise the name Tribe because they also make some very delicious natural energy bars, snacks and drinks.IG: @the_tribe_wayWebsite: https://wearetribe.co/Follow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5MilesEasyEpisode sponsor: EcoswashHead to https://www.ecoswash.co.uk/ to get your hands on the ultimate eco-friendly detergent designed specifically for your activewear and gear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep13: Aidan O’Flaherty - why should runners lift weights?

This week, we're joined by specialist running physio and strength coach, Aidan O’Flaherty (aka the Irish Physio on Instagram) to find out exactly why we need to be strength training as runners and what we should be doing to not only stay injury free, but to get faster too. There are tonnes of tips from Aidan on when to hit the gym, how often and what to do, plus we tackle the misconception that lifting weights will make you bulky! Aidan shares lots of very helpful videos on his Instagram and YouTube channel too, so check out his pages ahead of your next gym session! YouTube: @theirishphysio IG: @theirishphysiohttps://linktr.ee/theirishphysioFollow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5MilesEasyEpisode sponsor: EcoswashHead to https://www.ecoswash.co.uk/ to get your hands on the ultimate eco-friendly detergent designed specifically for your activewear and gear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep12: Charlotte Purdue - using adversity to fuel the fire

Having been a pro athlete since she was a teenager, Charlotte Purdue has competed internationally multiple times on the road, track and cross country. Now focusing on the marathon, Charlotte recently lowered her PB to 2:22:17 in Berlin, putting her 2nd on the UK all time list.Through her career, Charlotte has been hit with adversity on more than one occasion, but always comes back stronger. We discuss her mindset on how she manages and processes adversity and then uses it to fuel these incredible comebacks. We also chat about Charlotte's approach to training, how she is continuing to get faster and her career goals for the future.Follow Charlotte:IG: @charlottepurdueFollow 5 Miles Easy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5mileseasy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5mileseasyYouTube: @5MilesEasyEpisode sponsor: EcoswashHead to https://www.ecoswash.co.uk/ to get your hands on the ultimate eco-friendly detergent designed specifically for your activewear and gear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.