Marathon Medic

Exercise & Hormone Health - Dr Nicky Keay

February 20, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Dr Nicky Keay. Nicky is an endocrinologist who works mainly with exercisers, dancers and athletes. She is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at University College London and she lectures and researches in areas of exercise endocrinology. She has specific interests in relative energy deficiency in sport and athletes navigating the perimenopause and menopause. Nicky recently released a book ‘Health Hormones and Human Potential’. On this episode we’ll be explor...

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport - Renee McGregor

November 28, 2022 11:49 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Renee McGregor. Renee is a sports dietician who specialises in eating disorders, the female athlete and athlete performance. Renee is also a best-selling author in nutrition and her latest book, 'More Fuel You', takes a holistic approach to understanding the body and provides a guide for optimising nutrition for training and performance. We’re discussing low energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S), as well as how nutritional needs may...

Oral Health in Sport - Professor Ian Needleman

October 03, 2022 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Professor Ian Needleman. Ian is a professor of periodontology at University College London. He has a particular interest in oral health and performance in sport. Ian leads a research programme in oral health and elite sport and has been involved in research within professional football and at the London 2012 Olympics. We’re discussing the importance of good oral health, the relationship between sport and oral health, and how we can reduce the risk of hig...

Exercise Medicine - Dr Rebecca Robinson

September 26, 2022 08:29 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Dr Rebecca Robinson. Rebecca is a consultant in sport and exercise medicine with specific interests in exercise oncology and female athlete health. She's also an elite marathon runner herself and has competed for Team GB. We’re discussing the role of exercise in cancer prevention and treatment, how we can promote the role of exercise medicine across the healthcare system and we also touch on returning to sport after covid-19 infection.

Sports Nutrition & The Plant-Based Athlete - Anita Bean

August 25, 2022 11:48 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Anita Bean. Anita is a sports nutritionist and best-selling author, with titles that include 'The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition' and 'The Vegan Athlete’s Cookbook'. Anita is also the nutritionist for the London Marathon and Ride London and has previously worked for the British Olympic Association and Swim England. We’re discussing the biggest changes in sports nutrition over the last few decades; how we should be fuelling and recovering from enduran...

Green Running - Damian Hall

August 04, 2022 08:56 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Damian Hall. Damian is one of the UK’s top ultra endurance athletes and has completed numerous FKTs and challenges including the 268 mile Pennine Way in a record-breaking time of 61hours 34 minutes. Damian is also a running coach and author of multiple books, including 'In it for the Long Run', which details his running journey and many adventures, including his Pennine Way record attempt. Damian is also a passionate environmental activist and co-founded the Gre...

Marathon Medicine & Research - Dr Rob Galloway

July 27, 2022 08:21 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Dr Rob Galloway. Rob is an A&E consultant based in Brighton and Medical Director for the Brighton Marathon. He also facilitates research as part of the Brighton Marathon Research Group. We’re discussing Rob’s personal running journey including his recent first marathon; the health benefits associated with keeping physically active; and top tips for staying safe when marathon running. We'll also cover some of the research work conducted at the Brighton Ma...

Ultra Running & Injury - Beth Pascall

July 21, 2022 11:35 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

On this episode I'm joined by paediatric doctor and professional ultra runner, Beth Pascall. In 2020 Beth set a new female record for the Bob Graham Round and a year later she won the Western States 100 Miler, recording the second fastest women's time ever. Over the last year she has suffered with two injury setbacks and we're discussing how she coped with these injuries, as well as how Beth balances her role as a doctor with the demands of ultra running.

Exercise Performance - Alex Hutchinson

April 28, 2022 07:41 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

On this podcast episode I’m joined by Alex Hutchinson, an author and journalist based in Toronto. Alex writes regularly for the Sweat Science column in Outside Magazine where he focuses on the science behind endurance exercise. He’s also the author of the book 'Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance'. We’re discussing Kipchoge’s sub-2 hour marathon, the role of mindset in performance sports, how we should interpret all the training metrics available to us, ...

Air Pollution & Exercise - Professor Michael Koehle

April 16, 2022 08:39 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

I’m joined by Professor Michael Koehle to discuss air pollution and exercise. Michael is a sports physician and professor of Kinesiology and Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses primarily on environmental and exercise physiology so on this episode we’re discussing the impact of air pollution on human health and exercise performance. We cover what air pollution is, the impact of exercising in highly polluted environments and how we can reduce...

Physical Activity & Public Health - Dr William Bird MBE

March 28, 2022 08:21 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

On this episode I'm joined by Dr William Bird MBE. Dr Bird is a general practitioner and founder of Intelligent Health, a company that implements community-wide initiatives to improve health and make physical activity a way of life. Dr Bird has also created the Green Gym, acted as strategic health advisor to Natural England and set up health forecasts for the Met Office. Today we're discussing the benefits of physical activity and nature to our health, as well as the projects undertaken by I...

Running & Pelvic Health - Helen Keeble

March 12, 2022 09:45 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Helen Keeble, a pelvic health physiotherapist who specialises in lumbo-pelvic health & female return to sports. Helen is also the co-founder of Umi, a one-stop hub for improving pelvic health at every stage of life. We’re discussing what the pelvic floor is and how to optimise our pelvic health before exploring the role of the pelvic floor in the context of running and other high impact sports.

Movement & The Mind - Caroline Williams

February 15, 2022 08:51 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

I’m joined by Caroline Williams to discuss her book 'Move! The New Science of Body over Mind'. Caroline is a science journalist and writes regularly for the New Scientist. Her latest book explores the emerging research of how movement influences how we think and feel and on this episode we’re discussing how walking can improve creativity, how dance can make us feel more connected and how our natural environment can make us stronger.

Take Life Outside - Jono Sumner

January 28, 2022 07:37 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

On this episode I’m delighted to be joined by Jono Sumner, co-founder of LifeJacket Skin Protection. LifeJacket produce high performance skin protection for men and the company is on a mission to stop the increase in male skin cancers and inspire men to take better care of their skin everyday. Jono is here to chat with me about why their mission is so important and how skin protection can be optimised for everybody, but especially men who want to take life outside!

Winter Sports & Avalanche Safety - Barry Roberts

January 22, 2022 09:15 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

On this podcast I'm joined by Barry Roberts to discuss keeping safe in the outdoors when pursuing winter sports. Barry is a professional expedition leader and Commercial Director of Wilderness Medical Training, a company that delivers medical training for expeditions and the great outdoors. We're discussing the human factors to consider when in the mountains as well important pieces of kit to carry and what to do when things go wrong. If you're a skier, snowboarder or expedition medic then t...

Lifestyle Medicine & Physical Activity - Dr John Sykes

October 31, 2021 06:44 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Dr John Sykes. John is a general practitioner, certified nutritionist & Trustee and Director of the British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM). We’re discussing what lifestyle medicine is, the many health benefits of keeping active and the role that healthcare professionals can play in promoting physical activity.

Exercise for Good Health - Professor Robert Thomas

October 23, 2021 12:44 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Professor Robert Thomas. Professor Thomas is a consultant oncologist, professor of Sports and Nutritional Medicine and author of 'How to Live' - a book that provides evidence-based advice on keeping fit, healthy and free of illness. We’re discussing the role that exercise plays in cancer prevention, the relationship between exercise and oxidative stress, and nutritional considerations for active individuals.

Cycling LEJOG on Chemotherapy - Gareth Emmerson

August 30, 2021 16:41 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

On today’s episode I’m joined by Gareth Emmerson. In 2014, at the age of 21, Gareth was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma and in 2020 this diagnosis became terminal. Gareth wanted something positive to focus on so set out to raise as much money as possible for Sarcoma UK by cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Gareth is joining me to share his story, tell me more about his huge cycling challenge and to raise awareness for the charity, Sarcoma UK.

Triathlon Tips - Becky Hair

August 18, 2021 16:58 - 40 minutes - 37 MB

On this episode I'm very lucky to be joined by Becky Hair to discuss how to prepare for a triathlon, as I have my first one coming up later this month! Becky is a physiotherapist and triathlete and she's sharing her tips for training, kit and what to do on race day itself.

Diving Medicine & Safety - Dr Megan Evans

July 28, 2021 16:08 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode I'm joined by Dr Megan Evans to discuss Diving Medicine. Megan is a divemaster and junior doctor who works at the Diving Diseases Research Centre (DDRC). This episode is aimed at healthcare professionals or those with a keen interest in diving. We're discussing safe diving practices, assessing fitness to dive, as well as decompression illness and the symptoms to be aware of.

Surf Medicine & First Aid - Dr Sophie Rintoul-Hoad

July 11, 2021 06:23 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

On the next few episodes I'll be taking a brief pause from talking about running to discuss some other outdoor sports. First up is surfing! I'm joined by Dr Sophie Rintoul-Hoad to introduce the topic of first aid in the setting of water sports. We discuss how to stay safe in the water, basic life support principles and how to prevent surfing-related medical problems developing in the future.

Gut Health & Exercise - Dr Anthony Rafferty

June 26, 2021 08:53 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

On this episode I'm joined by Dr Anthony Rafferty. Anthony is a medical doctor and PhD who is passionate about improving gut microbiome health through nutrition & lifestyle. We're discussing the importance of good gut health for sports performance, how exercise influences our gut microbiome and, importantly, Anthony shares some top tips on how to improve our gut health.

Performance Nutrition - Dr Richard Allison

June 18, 2021 10:50 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MB

On this episode of the Sports Nutrition series I’m joined by Dr Richard Allison, a consultant in performance nutrition and clinical dietetics based at the Institute of Sport and Exercise Health in London. We discuss the importance of matching energy intake with energy expenditure, how to fuel around training sessions, the role of fasted training, and key considerations when following a restricted diet.

Hydration - Dr Stephen Mears

May 25, 2021 16:07 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

On this episode I'm joined by Dr Stephen Mears, a senior lecturer in sport and exercise nutrition at Loughborough University. We're discussing the importance of optimal hydration in sport as well as the role that sports drinks, caffeine, alcohol and NSAIDs can play in hydration and kidney health.

Immunonutrition - Professor Michael Gleeson

May 10, 2021 07:50 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

On this episode of the Sports Nutrition podcast series I'm joined by Emeritus Professor Michael Gleeson. Michael is a professor of exercise biochemistry and the author of multiple books including 'Eat Move Sleep Repeat'. We're discussing what immunonutrition is, the key micronutrients and macronutrients for optimal immune health, and the role that supplements can play.

Disordered Eating in Sport - Dr Hannah Stoyel

May 02, 2021 07:40 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

On this podcast episode I'm joined by Dr Hannah Stoyel. Hannah is a sport psychologist and founder of Optimise Potential, a sport and exercise psychology consultancy. We're discussing what disordered eating is, how athletes may be affected and techniques for starting conversations about food behaviours and mental health.

Running & Immune Health - Professor Lettie Bishop

March 26, 2021 12:22 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

On the last episode of the Running & Health series I’m joined by Professor Lettie Bishop. Lettie is a professor of exercise immunology at Loughborough University. We’re discussing the relationship between exercise, immune function and infection risk including the important role of nutrition and recovery.

Running & Respiratory Health - Dr James Hull

March 06, 2021 09:43 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

On this episode of the podcast I’m joined by Dr James Hull. James is a consultant respiratory physician with expertise in exercise-related breathing problems. We’re discussing asthma, hay fever, exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) and respiratory tract infections including Covid-19 infection.

Running & Hormone Health - Dr Izzy Smith

February 27, 2021 08:08 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Dr Izzy Smith, an endocrinology registrar and passionate runner with a special interest in the relationship between hormones and exercise. We’re chatting about what hormones are, the impact of stress on training load, relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) and bone health.

Running & Heart Health - Dr Graham Stuart

January 31, 2021 11:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Dr Graham Stuart. Graham is a consultant cardiologist, an honorary associate professor in sports and exercise cardiology and medical director of Sports Cardiology UK. We’re discussing the effects of exercise on the heart, the role of cardiac screening, red flag symptoms to be aware of and the importance of recovery.

Running & Skin Health - Dr Anjali Mahto

January 10, 2021 08:55 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

On this episode I’m joined by Dr Anjali Mahto. Anjali is a consultant dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible. We’re chatting about skincare for physically active individuals including sweat-related acne, reducing the risks of skin cancer and advice for checking moles.

Running & Foot Health - Ian Griffiths

December 04, 2020 19:35 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

On this podcast episode I’m chatting with sports podiatrist, Ian Griffiths. We discuss the role of podiatry in running, misconceptions related to foot health and injury, and of course…running shoes!

Run & Travel - Dr Jess Anyan-Brown

November 01, 2020 17:14 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

On the final episode of this series I'm chatting with Jess Anyan-Brown. Jess is a travel and culture blogger and she shares her experiences on her blog 'road2culturedom'. We're chatting about some of the best places to explore on foot, both in the UK and abroad.

Run & Travel - Mark Callaghan

October 25, 2020 07:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

On this episode I’m chatting with Mark Callaghan, an endurance athlete and coach based in Uganda. Mark has a passion for running, travel and social change. He has set up projects including Sport for Africa, which aims to support community sports projects through sustainable funding, and Run Kapchorwa which promotes Kapchorwa as a leading destination for sport tourism. Mark documents his experiences on his blog, Adventures in Running.

Run & Travel - Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock

October 18, 2020 06:20 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

On this episode I’m chatting with Dr Nathan Hudson-Peacock, an emergency and expedition doctor. We discuss some of the health risks associated with more extreme running events including heat exhaustion, altitude sickness and exercise-associated hyponatremia.

Run & Travel - Sam Heward

October 11, 2020 15:59 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

On the first episode of this series I'm chatting with Sam Heward. Sam is the co-founder of Ultra-X, a multi-stage ultramarathon series that has events around the globe. We discuss how Ultra-X started, the benefits of multi-stage ultras and what to expect at Ultra-X events.

Strong Females - Sarah Place

September 06, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

On the final episode of this series I'm chatting with Sarah Place, a running coach, 3:19 marathoner and ultra-runner. We chat about how to select which races to sign up to, how best to prepare and train for ultramarathons and the essential things to pack in your running vest.

Strong Females - Dr Laureen Jacquet

August 30, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

This week I'm chatting with Dr Laureen Jacquet, a junior doctor, running coach and personal trainer. Laureen shares how she started running and the value of running whilst at medical school. We also discuss finding your why, overcoming 'Runner's Ego' and staying motivated.

Strong Females - Olga Stignii

August 23, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MB

On this episode I chat with Olga Stignii, a personal trainer and ultra-runner. Olga shares how she became a personal trainer, her experience of finishing as 10th female at Ultra Trail Cape Town in 2019 and tips for individuals beginning their running journeys.

Strong Females - Cassandra Vine

August 16, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

On this episode I chat with Cassandra Vine who, rather than going from Couch to 5k, went from Couch to two marathons in two weeks. We chat about why pace doesn't matter, the challenges of running at a slower pace and how running in mixed ability groups is more than possible.

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