Running with Jake - The PLODcast

Running with Jake - The QUICK Hit (Mastering your motivation)

April 27, 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 QUICK Hit (HIIT method of training)

April 23, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16 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 017 (The Marty Rose, Slow runs and Virtual dates)

April 22, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Welcome to your weekly dose of motivation. On this episode, we chat with Exercise Scientist, and all round nice guy, Callum Thomas about the physiological benefits of easy running. We also talk about the new lockdown pastime we all share - birdwatching- and Jake takes Callum to task after he disappeared during a Live Running Q&A for a ‘virtual date’! And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all how much warm-up you should do before your runs. Full show notes...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 016 (Home working & the gold medalist)

April 15, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MB

Running with Jake - Your weekly dose of running motivation. On this episode, working from home is finally driving Jake and Producer Pete insane, and we finally have a proper catch up with PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST, friend of the show and all round good fella, Richard Whitehead. Turns out he's gone rogue since lockdown, and doing too much upper body work in his home gym and currently resembles "The Hulk". He's also eating too much red meat and drinking too much cider! 🤣 And, as always;...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 015 (Isolation hair, Tips for new runners & Jake's left speechless!)

April 08, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

On this episode you'll hear Jake "lost for words" (but then he somehow continues to speak!), we'll touch on an issue that everyone can relate to at the moment: "isolation hair", and Jake gives his 14 Tips for new runners. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all about rest periods during interval training. Full show notes & resources: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 015 (Isolation hair, 14 Tips for new runners & Jake's left speechless!)

April 08, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

On this episode you'll hear Jake "lost for words" (but then he somehow continues to speak!), we'll touch on an issue that everyone can relate to at the moment: "isolation hair", and Jake gives his 14 Tips for new runners. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all about rest periods during interval training. Full show notes & resources: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 014 (Premature ageing, Marathon Marcus & The Stairs of DEATH!)

April 01, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Today's guest is Marathon Marcus. Jake chats to him about breaking 3 hours (having narrowly missed it by 19-seconds in New York). Marcus is a 6-star finisher and a big ambassador for mental health. You'll also hear why Pete and Ian (the voiceover guy) are ageing prematurely due to social distancing, and why Jake and his girlfriend Marty nearly die everyday on The Stairs of DEATH! And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake - This week, it's all about when you should get new running s...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 013 (Bladder control, time management & InstaGRAN!)

March 24, 2020 23:01 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

With so many Mother’s Day disruptions up and down the country, on this episode we put a call in to Jake’s super positive 84 year old Grandma to see how she’s doing. (...and to let her know that Jake's okay!) With the growing number of people now working from home, Jake shares a time management tool that he actually uses himself - the Pomodoro Technique. This increases productivity, BUT with Jake’s little twist it also improves your physical wellbeing! And, as always; there's your chance to...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 012 (Coronavirus - The impact)

March 17, 2020 22:59 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

With the delay of so many Marathons due to the coronavirus outbreak, Jake offers advice to you if your event has been postponed and you're feeling frustrated. He talks about being in your "maintenance mode" and how this extra training time doesn't necessarily need to be seen as a bad thing. We've got Lindsy James on the show, who's a massively motivated record breaking runner. Jake chats to her about her thoughts surrounding all of the marathon postponements and how it affects her traini...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 011 (A Random act of motivation and X-Factorcises!)

March 09, 2020 23:10 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MB

With Jake still on the injury bench he is determined to pick the brains of as many injury experts as possible, and on this episode we chat to Physiotherapist Rob Smith at RS Therapy in Derby. Rob is all about ‘bullet-proofing the body’ BEFORE an injury strikes. We put a call in to an unsuspecting runner who has lost their mojo and Jake flexes his motivational muscles to get them back on track, in Random Act of Motivation! Don’t forget, if you know of someone who is in desperate need of a l...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 010 (Injury, sports therapy & a Buzz Lightyear problem!)

March 03, 2020 23:59 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB

Jake's managed to injure his ankle, in a BIG way. His aim of sub 3 Hours at Manchester is NOT going to happen😥. On this episode you'll hear all about his time at A&E and a bizarre injury involving Buzz Lightyear (with flick out wings!). If you don't understand the Spanish reference, watch THIS 🤣 We catch up with Jen Wilson from the Human Performance Unit at The University of Derby who explains about gait analysis and talks about rehab plans and the importance of movement quality. ...

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 009 (The RATINGS RANT and an injured friend)

February 25, 2020 23:50 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this episode, you'll hear Jake's theory about the 18 mile point in a marathon being more challenging than the 20 mile point. It (kind of) makes sense, when you think about it! Jake finally catches up with injury prone Darren- a man desperate to see two things… the finish line of a marathon and "the penis under his belly”. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 008 (The Star Baker and a plod across Oz)

February 18, 2020 23:50 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

We talk about the importance of taking yourself out of your comfort zone, and catch up with a runner who does that ALL THE TIME. Jake gets lost in Nottingham, but finally catches up with Nikki Love who did 63 Marathons in 63 days, and is planning a record breaking plod across Australia. And, as always; there's your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 007 ("Time obsession, and adrenaline junkies)

February 11, 2020 23:59 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Pete the Producer quizzes Jake on his obsession with timing EVERYTHING, from post run stretches to cups of tea! Note: 4 minutes for a brew is optimum. 👍🏽 We have a good chat with fellow Podcaster Ben Sheppard about what makes him RUUUUUN, and hear about his Podcast "Why in the World" And, once again there's your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 006 (Lost mojos and the 'tiny' coach!)

February 04, 2020 23:59 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this episode, we hang out in Morph's front room! He's a really knowledgeable runner, physio and coach. He has a GREAT running tip, which involves churches. Jake talks about how you can find your lost mojo. And, once again there's your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 005 (The Ben Smith 401 Special)

January 28, 2020 23:59 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

This is the first Running with Jake "Special". This week's show is with Ben Smith, otherwise known as Ben401, because he completed 401 Marathons in 401 days! On this episode you'll hear WHY Ben does what he does, what drives him and you'll find out about his new (and really rather awesome) challenge; USA 2020. For all the show notes and to find out more about Ben 401 : http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 004 (The Ben Smith 401 Special)

January 28, 2020 23:59 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MB

This is the first Running with Jake "Special". This week's show is with Ben Smith, otherwise known as Ben401, because he completed 401 Marathons in 401 days! On this episode you'll hear WHY Ben does what he does, what drives him and you'll find out about his new (and really rather awesome) challenge; USA 2020. For all the show notes and to find out more about Ben 401 : http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 004 (Injuries, goals and healthy flapjacks)

January 21, 2020 23:59 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

On this episode, we chat to Lisa about her lost mojo. Jake explains why a slight shift in mental attitude can make all the difference to your training and why it's so important to really care about your goal. Jake approaches a stranger who's running in a park and asks "Excuse me...who are you running from?" (and manages NOT to get punched!) And, once again there's your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 003 (Defying age and a "frantic grandma")

January 14, 2020 17:31 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

On this episode, we chat to Michelle about "Plogging" - She'll tell you how to make the world a better place whilst running. Jake gives his Top Tips for time trials and discusses the benefits of including them in your training. We catch up with a fella who's defying the ageing process through a new found love of running. And...Your chance to #AskJake Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 002 (Chasing a Paralympic Gold Medalist)

January 07, 2020 09:42 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MB

Jake and Pete have finally agreed on the name of the PLODcast and they're in search of Paralympic Gold Medalist (and top man), Richard Whitehead. Jake gives his 3 tips to feel less pressure and more enjoyment from your runs, and we talk all things running with Ultramarathoner Jacki Johnson And, as always...Your chance to #AskJake Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 001 (The pilot episode)

December 27, 2019 13:17 - 30 minutes - 43.7 MB

On this episode, we investigate whether Jake's upbeat and motivational techniques as a coach are actually harrassment or not 🤣. We have a very honest chat with @TomWatts about his reasons for running, and Jake approaches a stranger who's running in a park and asks "Excuse me...who are you running from?" And...Your chance to #AskJake. Full show notes: http://runningwithjake.com/plodcast

Running with Jake - The PLODcast 001 (The pilot)