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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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Running with Jake - The PLODcast 037 (Breaking plates & making champions)

September 09, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Jake is struggling to work out which time zone he’s in and the holiday blues have already started to kick-in! We speak to Karan Singh, an ex middle distance athlete and the founder of the Indian Track Foundation - a registered trust that scouts, recruits, houses, educates, and trains raw young talent from the most tribal and rural parts of India.   #AskJake: Each week, we'll take one of your questions and Jake will answer it. On this e...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 036 (Cliffs, Treadmills & budgie smuggling!)

September 02, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   This is Jake's second week of hosting the PLODcast from our Greek studio (Okay... it's just a bush next to a cliff, on a beach!) We speak to the AMAZING Nikki Love.  She planned to run 2,500 miles across Australia in 63 days in 2020.  Because of lockdown restrictions, she's had to change the plan and do the same mileage on a treadmill at home.   Many runners have a love/hate relationship with the treadmill (or dreadmill) - Inspired by ...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Running on consecutive days - Pitfalls & considerations)

August 30, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 035 (The not-so-special Holiday Special!)

August 26, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation.   Jake's somewhere on a Greek island whilst recording the PLODcast this week..... Pete's in Derby (and NOT jealous at all!) We chat with Mark West, who's on a mission to change the way people think about mental health and it's stigma.  He's a Run Talk Run leader for Southampton - The global community support groups offers the chance to "run and talk, free from judgement or competition" #AskJake: Each week, we'll take one of your questions...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Getting your MOMENTUM back through a MINDSET shift)

August 25, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.41 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Tips on SLOWING down a bit!)

August 23, 2020 00:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (The potential cost of running for mental health benefits)

August 21, 2020 11:55 - 6 minutes - 8.98 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 034 (Gobbledygook and the Olympic Physio!)

August 19, 2020 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

On this episode, Pete the Producer was tasked with sorting the technicalities of recording next week’s show as Jake is away in Greece for two weeks. He didn’t actually get around to sorting it as he inadvertently stumbled across a highly amusing audio editing trick! We chat with Matt Bergin, a Physiotherapist to Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and co-founder of the Performance Team. As an elite athlete himself, Matt understands the importance of optimising movement to improve performance a...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Running affected by BAD sleep on HOT nights?)

August 16, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.44 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Choosing YOUR goals)

August 14, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 7.38 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 033 (Sweaty men & lonely goats!)

August 12, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, the boys are toughing it out in their respective home studios in sweltering conditions. Pondering over the notion if men can have hot flushes as well as women, Jake takes to Google to set the record straight.   We chat with Helen, who's 70 years old and REFUSES to use age as a barrier. 😍 ----more---- And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week Giles has a question about running up hills! See the full s...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (To VIRTUAL RACE or not to virtual race?)

August 11, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Long term goals & staying on track)

August 09, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Slow down a bit on HOT DAYS!)

August 07, 2020 11:31 - 12 minutes - 17.1 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 032 (Coughing, Ross Davenport & aqua joggers!)

August 05, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation.   We chat to 3 x Olympian and double Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Ross Davenport  Since retiring from swimming, he's become a MASSIVE fan of running, but not such a fan of warming up (which has lead to injury for him).  He speaks honestly about his mindset when he was lining up with the likes of Ian Thorpe and Michael Phelps - he also speaks very honestly about his thoughts surrounding aqua jogging (especially in a shared pool)! 🤣  ...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Breaking through the physical & mental plateaus)

August 03, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.1 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Tips for picking a training plan that is right for YOU)

August 02, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.1 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 031 (Crouching tiger, hidden fears)

July 29, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation.   On this episode we FINALLY establish why Pete the Producer isn’t actually a true 'running guy’… because he doesn’t get caught up in all the measurements and metrics that many runners do.   We speak to Ted Bradshaw - a Professor in Psychological Therapies, and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist at Barefoot Coaching.    And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, Damian wants to know all about "heart rate reserve"   ...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Running DISAPPOINTMENT & dealing with it)

July 26, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 9.89 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Add spice with STRIDES)

July 25, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 12.5 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (IMPORTANT: Rest time)

July 24, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Running in the HEAT: Top Tips)

July 23, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 030 (Jo Wilkinson)

July 22, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation.   On this episode we speak to Jo Wilkinson, fellow running coach and ex-GB athlete. From the national 1500m championships, to competing in the 10,000m in the Commonwealth Games, through to finishing in the top 20 of the London Marathon Elite Women’s Race... Jo has experienced it all.   And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, Sarah wants to know about the symptons over over training. Full show notes & resources: htt...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Goal setting)

July 20, 2020 23:19 - 5 minutes - 7.31 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Cancelled races)

July 20, 2020 00:00 - 10 minutes - 15 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 029 (Sports psychology & the human cannonball!)

July 15, 2020 00:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode,  Jake recalls the root cause of Pete the Producer’s knee injury - as a 22 year old kid Pete was going through a ’say yes to everything phase’ and ended up agreeing to being FIRED OUT OF A CANON!? To see the video, [CLICK HERE] We also speak to Andy Hooton, a Sport and Exercise Psychologist, about the role the mind plays in our performance. We discuss how different personality types deal with different amounts of pressure,...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Levelling up your SPEED and running FASTER)

July 12, 2020 08:39 - 7 minutes - 10.4 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 028 (Sports nutrition, comfy seats & WEAK beer!)

July 07, 2020 23:06 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode Jake takes a relaxed approach to motivation as he presents the show from his swanky new ergonomic office chair, and we chat to the lovely @sophiejanenutrition all about the minefield that is…. Sports Nutrition!  And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all about putting your running shoes in the washing machine (DOOOON'T DOOOO IT!)  To get your question answered, just post and use #AskJake  Full s...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (6 Top Tips to give your running a BOOST)

July 04, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 027 (Ironman pyjamas, vest refunds, and running to lose weight)

July 01, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode Pete the Producer is still in his PJs and Aldridge Running Club send Jake a surprise parcel as a thank you for the motivation during lockdown.  Jake shares 8 tips and considerations for those that want to use running as a tool to lose weight. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, Jessica wants advice on how to get over the disappointment of a cancelled marathon.  To get your question answered, just ...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 026 (100 mile debrief, chainsaws & the cock next door)

June 24, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of running motivation. On today’s episode we attempt to ‘hear ourselves think’ as Jake is constantly interrupted by the neighbour with his high-powered bush cutter.. or is it brush cutter?! Anyway IT’S NOISY! Shutting the window didn’t appear to help a great deal either. Still it could have been worse, as there’s also a noisy cock living next door. On a slightly more positive note we have a debrief with Ben Sheppard who managed to get through his 24hr run around...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (3 Top Tips for interval sessions)

June 21, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 9.62 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.  

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (We need MORE credit)

June 17, 2020 23:19 - 4 minutes - 6.21 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 025

June 17, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, we catch up with Ben Sheppard ahead of his INSANE challenge of running for 24hrs around a 400 metre athletics track!? This is the most gruelling challenge (both physical and mental) that Ben has ever taken on. It’s all to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal which aims to support small charities up and down the country that have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus.    And, as always; there's your...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 025 (The power of Krispy Kremes & a bonkers 24hr challenge!)

June 17, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, we catch up with Ben Sheppard ahead of his INSANE challenge of running for 24hrs around a 400 metre athletics track!? This is the most gruelling challenge (both physical and mental) that Ben has ever taken on. It’s all to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal which aims to support small charities up and down the country that have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus.    And, as always; there's your...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Too tired to run???)

June 12, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts.

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 024 (Running 'late' with Jake)

June 09, 2020 23:09 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation.   On this episode Jake only just makes it in time to record the show! Turns out he was running late as he’s come 'back out of retirement' and was ‘round the next door neighbour's, putting Nancy through her first Personal Training session!?  We catch up with catch up with Caine, the event organiser of a funky series of races know as the Hairy Helmet Relay, to get his take on the current situation for races up and down the country.   And...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 023 (Running v Family and Fat thumbs!)

June 02, 2020 23:03 - 29 minutes - 40 MB

On this episode… *drum roll* …the guys FINALLY find the culprit that gave the show a one star rating back in January 2020! (phew maybe this is finally the end of the ratings saga) Jake catches up with his good friend, Rob Hambly, who talks about the challenges of balancing family life with his training for the Manchester Marathon. Rob also opens up on his heart-wrenching experience of the Bristol half marathon. Not only was it his first ever half marathon, it was also the race in which his...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Lockdown fitness going backwards?)

May 30, 2020 00:00 - 5 minutes - 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 022 (The Dr. of Happiness, and the worst Q&A ever!)

May 26, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

Welcome to your weeekly dose of running motivation. On this episode we talk to the UK’s only Dr of Happiness, Andy Cope, about positive psychology and the art of 'being brilliant’. Andy tells us that striking the balance of happiness is important, and we discover an 18th century word - Grinagog: someone that is so happy you want to punch their lights out! Check out Andy’s great work at artofbrilliance.co.uk    And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, something a little...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Getting back in touch with life)

May 24, 2020 23:56 - 11 minutes - 16.5 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!   We chat to Roger Hunt from The MindShed Podcast (released May 26th, 2020) - You can see more about him here : https://www.themindshed.co.uk/   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 021 (Gold medalist Ollie Hynd & that show on Netflix about dancing!)

May 19, 2020 23:00 - 34 minutes - 46.7 MB

On this episode we have a chat with Ollie Hynd MBE and find out how lockdown's treating him.  Turns out he's thriving and trying out routines that aren't in his usual training sessions.  He's also spending quite a bit of time hanging out with mates on the XBox.....and we get to sound the "PODCAST EXCLUSIVE" alarm again, as he tells us something he's never told any other media outlet.   And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's calculating your maximum heart rate.  ...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (I used to agree with Jack Daniels on this....)

May 17, 2020 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 020 (Sat Bains, Marathon paced training & Trevor McDonald!)

May 12, 2020 23:03 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

This is an episode of big surprises and nostalgia!  Not only is Jake related to international Michelin star chef Sat Bains, he's also mates with Sir Trevor McDonald OBE (and has the evidence to prove it!) You'll hear Jake's chat with "Trev" from circa 1998, where Jake sounds like a 12 year old and Trevor sounds like a GODDAMNED LEGEND!  We also catch up with Sat and speak about how important a workout routine is for mental health, especially in these times, not only for him but also for his...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Strides)

May 10, 2020 00:00 - 6 minutes - 8.5 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Cadence - Counting steps)

May 07, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.8 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 019 (Base training, ‘proper runners’, and twerking for charity)

May 06, 2020 00:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

On this episode… after Pete’s recent revelation that he has started the Couch to 5K programme, he still feels like he is the non running guy of the show. Jake challenges him on this and asks the question “What would make you a proper runner??”. Jake shares his marathon base building tips to help maximise the extra time we now have since lockdown, and get us primed and ready for when the hard training begins again. And we chat to Paula from Cancer Research UK Race For Life who are now looki...

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Running to lose weight)

May 04, 2020 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.4 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Home workouts: 5 top tips)

May 01, 2020 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 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!   Visit http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast to catch up on all the notes from the PLODcasts

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 018 (Pete the running guy, filthy kids and the record breaker)

April 29, 2020 00:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MB

This week, Jake brands Pete a "running guy", and he has the evidence! We have friend of the show Ben Smith on (He did 401 marathons in 401 days y'know... the record breaker).  He gives some great postponement advice, after his new challenge has been postponed until next year.  If you missed our Ben Smith Special episode, HEAR IT HERE. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all how to spice up your easy runs.   Full show notes & resources: http://runningwithjake...

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