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Running with Jake - The PLODcast

272 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Your weekly dose of running motivation.

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110: Loopy long runs, fuelling strategies & flip flop forfeits

February 02, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 75 MB

Today’s guest is Andy Blow - Sports Scientist, former elite-level triathlete, and founder of Precision Fuel & Hydration. For the key takeaways, please go to the show notes page by [CLICKING HERE]   #AskJake: Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it. Today’s question comes from Laura, who wants to know whether to base her long runs on distance or duration?  See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

109: Race reflections, personal bests, and faulty indicators

January 26, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

On today’s show, Jake reflects on the Farnborough Half Marathon he ran with his girlfriend Martina at the weekend.  #AskJake: Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it. Today’s question comes from Luke who recently achieved a 1hr 59min half marathon PB. He is preparing to run the Edinburgh marathon in May and he wants to know how to work out a logical target time based on his new PB.  See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast    

108: Marathon tips, toughed up tricks, & plush robes

January 19, 2022 01:30 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

Today’s guest is former international 800m/1500m athlete Vince Wilson  Although there is part of Vince that does miss his time competing, he has now focused his attention on his running coaching, to help others get the most out of this amazing sport/hobby.   #AskJake: Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it. Today’s question comes from Sara and it's about back to back marathons. See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

107: Sweat scents, human limits, & stolen eggs!

January 12, 2022 01:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

On today’s episode, Jake is proud of his achievements for the morning (largely consisting of sending a few motivational voice messages and doing a training kit wash) while Pete   the producer is very proud of the fact that he is one of the last remaining handkerchief users!?  On a more serious note (yes we can be serious) today’s guest is Dr Andy Jones - Professor of Applied Physiology at the University of Exeter.   Andy has worked with numerous elite athletes over the years, including Pau...

106: Fresh starts, killer questions, & ”mopping-up”!

January 05, 2022 01:17 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MB

On today’s episode we’re all about 'out with the old and in with the new!' (or as Pete the Producer puts it, mopping up the bits and bobs from 2021!) We answer some of your running related questions in a show FULL TO THE BRIM with #AskJake See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

105: Fast finishes, marathon missions, and tangy tootsies

December 29, 2021 01:08 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

Today’s guest is sub 2:20 marathon runner Tony Payne.  You'll hear about his highs, and how he learns from his lows.   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about FAST FINISHES 🏃‍♀️💨   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

104: Running, talking, and breaking news

December 22, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Today’s guest is Jess Robson - writer, speaker, and founder of Run Talk Run  Run Talk Run’s mission is to increase accessibility to mental health support through running and walking (Walk Talk Walk) peer support groups.  AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about setting gradients for treadmill running 🏃‍♀️💨   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast  

103: Big ducks, long jumps, & tiny bears

December 15, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Today’s guest is Barney Corrall, who after suffering a stroke when he was a baby he was diagnosed with right-sided hemiplegia (a condition that affects movement on one side of his body) and cerebral palsy.  Barney defied medical odds and won a gold medal at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Switzerland in 2019. Earlier this year, he represented Great Britain in the men’s long jump senior team in the European Championships in Poland, and he has ambitions of wining gold at the...

102: Chocolate medals, world champs & naked bottoms

December 08, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

On today’s show, we catch up with Lindsy James from Active Fusion. Last time we spoke with Lindsy (episode 12) she was a full-on marathon runner (as well as the director of  company, a wife, and a Mum to little Archie). Fast forward 18 months and Lindsy can now call herself World Age Group Duathlon Champion!! Just don’t ask her about the medal…. AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about foam rolling.   See the full show notes & re...

101: Answering your running questions - LIVE Show recording from Dec 3, 2021

December 05, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MB

Here's a recording of the LIVE Podbean show we did on Dec 3rd, 2021.   It was partly an experiment, partly a celebrating, but main it was to answer some listener questions we've not had chance to answer during the last ONE HUNDRED episodes of the PlodCast! Full show notes & resources are here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

The QUICK Hit (A chat around Threshold Running with Jo Wilkinson)

December 03, 2021 08:38 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

100: Live shows, physio friends, & continuity confusion!

December 01, 2021 01:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

On today’s ‘non-live’ show we announce that we are celebrating the 100th episode by doing a LIVE plodcast on Podbean at 12:30pm today! We’ll be talking running, random stuff, AND we’ll even be answering your questions live during the show! To join us click here    Today’s guest is Matt Bergin - Irish athlete, sports Physiotherapist, and co-founder of the Performance Team Jake chats with Matt about his recent return to competitive running, as well as injury management strategies. For the key ...

099: Smoking sounds, exercise science, & kung fu dogs

November 24, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

On today’s show we dive deep into the world of  physiology with exercise scientist, Callum Thomas.   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it. Today’s question comes from Jonathan who wants to know if he should continue strength training up until the day of his marathon?   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

The QUICK Hit (A chat around Coping with Injury with Jo Wilkinson)

November 18, 2021 07:56 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

098: Kinky dogs, dirty texts, & strong runners

November 17, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Today’s guest is Alex Rainforth - an MSc Sports Therapist and Personal Trainer from Nottinghamshire. Alex has worked with Nottingham Forest, Notts County FC, GB kayaking squad, and UK Athletics, to name a few. AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about being "in the zone"!   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

098: Alex Rainforth

November 16, 2021 15:18 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

On today’s show,    AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about being "in the zone"!   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

097: Choccy frothers, winter tips, & runners‘ guilt

November 10, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

On today’s show, Jake shares a bunch of winter training tips to help keep you motivated, and safe, through the cold months ahead. AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about feeling "guilty".   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

The QUICK Hit (A chat around Early Marathon Prep with Jo Wilkinson)

November 07, 2021 10:26 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

096: Bad mics, tough years & aqua park pile-ups

November 03, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MB

Today’s ‘professional sounding guest’ is Karla Borland - a super motivated runner, head of an anaesthesia department at a veterinary hospital, wife to an Olympic rower (not a swimmer!), AND no stranger to the challenges that life can throw at you….   This year Karla has broken her femur, suffered severe gastritis, and now suffers from vertigo after an overweight man fell on her at an aqua park?! (we still believe it was Pete)   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake ...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around Running a Marathon unprepared with Jo Wilkinson)

October 31, 2021 11:07 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

095: Crunching numbers, icing calves, & funding felines!

October 27, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MB

On today’s show, Jake is on the injury bench after straining his calf and he's seriously considering a show rename to something more fitting - "Icing with Jake for 10 minutes every hour - the plodcast”  We talk all things data with running coach Josh Schofield from PGC1 Coaching  AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about prep for David's first marathon.   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Hitting the Hills with Jo Wilkinson)

October 24, 2021 10:45 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

094: Buyer‘s remorse, marathon mavericks, & bagel debates

October 20, 2021 00:27 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

Today’s guest is, ‘marathon maverick’ and athlete Jake Smith.   In the Cheshire Elite Marathon earlier this year, Jake got a name for himself by winning the event in a staggering 2hrs 11mins…….. and he was only supposed to be PACING!!  AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about feeling "rubbish" after a run!   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcas

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…What we learned from our marathons with Jo Wilkinson)

October 17, 2021 10:18 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going! This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.instagr...

093: Cramp monsters, crackin’ reads, & clipless crashes

October 13, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MB

On today’s show, Jake is back from an EPIC weekend at the Manchester Marathon! With a goal pace of 7:00 - 7:10min/mi Jake averaged 7:05 up to mile 24…….. when CRAMP kicked in!  Today’s guest is, Robbie Britton - ultra marathon runner, coach, and author of 1001 Running Tips (for toilet or non-toilet reading as preferred).  To see all the key takeaways from the chat, check out the Show Notes Page: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions an...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Reviewing your Race with Jo Wilkinson)

October 10, 2021 10:16 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

092: Post marathon legs, dodging disease & bargain bric-a-brac!

October 06, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Today’s guest is James Thie - Lecturer and Director of Athletics at Cardiff Met University, and head coach of a Cardiff based track, road, and cross-country group.  There were some great key takeaways during the chat that you can use in your running.  Check them out at the official notes page: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all the impact on t...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Final long runs with Jo Wilkinson)

October 03, 2021 07:12 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

091: Strimming, box sex, and MARATHON MADNESS!

September 29, 2021 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Today’s guest is, our friend and yours, Jo Wilkinson - ex GB athlete turned running coach.  Jake and Jo discuss those last few nerve-racking days in the least up to a marathon.   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about increasing your run frequency.   See the full show notes & resources here: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Marathon goals with Jo Wilkinson)

September 26, 2021 12:19 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

090: Race day mindset, strength training & spare allen keys!

September 22, 2021 00:00 - 53 minutes - 73.9 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Today’s guest is Brodie Sharpe - Physiotherapist and HOST of the Run Smarter Podcast Series. Brodie is passionate about helping runners gain clarity and control over their running, so they spend more time running and less time injured!  Jake and Brodie chat all things race day mindset.    AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, it's all about strength training   See the full show notes & resou...

089: Flatpack fury, Tokyo trauma, and pointless body parts!

September 15, 2021 00:00 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Today’s guest is Jess Turner - 400m hurdler who, through sheer grit and determination, represented Great Britain at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.   After being in the best shape of her life Jess was devastated to suffer a setback in training which meant Tokyo was very much touch and go due to an achilles injury. Or more specifically, the plantaris… with interestingly you don’t actually need!?   If you missed it, you can catch up on the first cha...

088:Duvet dens, race risks & toilet tech!

September 08, 2021 00:03 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

On this episode, Jake and Pete are back from taking a mini plodcast vacation. Which basically means there wasn’t a show last week! Today’s guest is Andy Dobinson. After overcoming a cryptogenic stroke back in 2017 Andy has just completed the Hardmoors 55 - a gruelling 55 mile event that sees competitors tackle 2000 metres of ascent!    AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.  Today, we're talking about the distance to run for marathon training. See ...

087: Pep talks, pull outs, and new best buds

August 25, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, we speak to running coach (and Jake’s 'new friend') Rory Horseman from Raced Coaching. Rory was targeting a personal best in this year’s Virgin London Marathon of 2:45, until injury struck!  Although clearly disappointed Rory has been coping well with the setback. His goal right now is to enjoy his running, rather than chasing times and smashing targets.    AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake w...

086: Squeaky cheese, smashing spines, and debut blogs

August 18, 2021 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, Jake is FINALLY back from his European adventures and although still missing the glorious Greek sunshine, filo-wrapped feta, and geckos, he is happy to be, once again, recording the show from the home studio.  Today’s guest is Ed Harris - an ultra runner who not only finished third in this year’s Montane Summer Spine but has also created his own unique FKT (fastest known time) challenge: The Gwynne-Harris Round.  AskJake:...

085: Midway training tips, and pocket-sized bananas

August 11, 2021 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Jake's STILL away in Skiathos!  Whilst the show's been recorded MANY times on beaches over the years, today is a PLODCAST FIRST.... because it's brought to you directly from "Little Banana Nudist Beach" (Just down the coast from Big Banana Beach!) Because Jake's flights home keep being cancelled, we've been unable to record a chat with a guest for today's show, but it's certainly not a lightweight episode, as Jake runs through his Top 10 M...

084: Sweaty hosts, a Miss World speech & MASSIVE feet!

August 04, 2021 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Jake's still on his international tour of the worlds noisiest beaches, and recording in a "Shady area"! On this week's episode, we have a brilliant and very deep chat with the Shareefa J - She's a London based presenter and plus-size model who's training for the London Marathon in October.   AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it.   Today, we're talking about "working heart rates". See the full sho...

083: Leaping Geckos, big time mates & Lucky lucky men!

July 28, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Jake's recording internationally again today - He's now moved from Italy to Greece.  On today's recording, he's almost killed by a "scary leaping Gecko"! Whilst Jake's away on an extended "break", he's still working and continuing to train for The Manchester Marathon, you'll hear some tips on training whilst away, and managing expectations is a massive part of it. We're also joined by our BIG TIME CELEB MATE,  Mhairi Maclennan again.  She...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Recovery from races with Jo Wilkinson)

July 25, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

082: Trains, Choppers & Running clubs!

July 21, 2021 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Today's guest is Adam Smith, who's a passionate (and FAST) club runner.  He talks about how many of us experienced issues with motivation during the Covid lockdowns, when we weren't able to run in groups.  He's a devoted member of Aldridge Running Club and tells us about the brilliant ways the group kept themselves motivated and running during the trickiest of times. AskJake:  Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answe...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Training on Holiday with Jo Wilkinson)

July 18, 2021 00:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

081: Crickets, crutches & brown asses!

July 14, 2021 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Following on from Episode 79 with Anna, and Kate on Episode 77, we chat with ANOTHER of the presenters from The Running Channel (They're like buses, this lot!)  - Today it's Rick Kelsey's turn. Whilst his previous target was to beat his PB's for the next 10 years consecutively, he's had to re-evaluate after after an old rugby injury reared it's ugly head!  His big target is now to be able to walk pain free again.  Rick's resilience and pos...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Running on the track with Jo Wilkinson)

July 11, 2021 00:01 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

080: Flying solo, Tokyo targets, and REALLY high clouds!

July 07, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, Jake is forced to host the show on his own as Pete the Producer has ‘miscalculated’ his run and can’t make it back in time. Despite Jake suggesting Pete ‘pick up the pace a bit’.   Fortunately, today’s guest is so epic that you won’t even notice the absence of the show producer! We speak to Jess Turner - British 400m hurdler AND soon-to-be Olympian!   Competing in her first Olympic Games Jess is clearly ecstatic about the w...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…5K training & racing with Jo Wilkinson)

July 04, 2021 00:03 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

079: Pete’s alarm call, painting by numbers & getting pumped

June 30, 2021 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Today’s guest is Anna Harding from The Running Channel. Back from a busy few days filming with team in the Scottish Mountains, Anna was happy to kick back, chill out, and talk all things running!  After a recent stint on the injury bench due to a calf tear, Anna is now well and truly on the comeback trail and has a lofty goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon in her sights (sub 3hrs 30mins).  Anna runs to challenge herself, look after...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Running in the heat with Jo Wilkinson)

June 27, 2021 00:03 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

078: Badass half marathon tips, my mate Mike and a killer quote!

June 23, 2021 00:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, Jake's convinced himself that he's best friends with Mike Gratton.  Mike's the 1983 winner of the London Marathon, a respected and brilliant  running coach... and also runs his events company, 2:09 Events, who organise running events all around the world. Mike's the show's favourite running coach (except for Jake, of course), and he's agreed to come back to share more of his awesome knowledge; this time round is centred on...

The QUICK Hit (A chat around…Benchmarking fitness with Jo Wilkinson)

June 20, 2021 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

Here's a Running with Jake QUICK Hit.  Full PLODcast episodes are out every Wednesday, but in the meantime, this is a little something to keep you going!   This episode features fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete, Jo Wilkinson.  Jake & Jo host a weekly live session on Instagram together, and this Quick Hit is audio taken from one of their sessions.  To watch live on Fridays, follow Jake and Jo here: Jake's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runningwithjake/ Jo's Insta: https://www.inst...

077: Timepiece transactions, pacy pandas, and a matter of seconds!

June 16, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. Today’s guest is Kate Carter - lifestyle editor for the Guardian, a presenter on The Running Channel, AND holder of the World Record for…. wait for it…..  'Fastest female marathon runner in an animal costume’!  As impressive as this feat is, Kate has had her fair share of disappointments and setbacks. Namely missing out on a sub 3hr marathon by a matter of seconds, and although that race resulted in her being effectively ‘carried across th...

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