Business of Endurance Charlie Reading

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Nick Butter as he shares the story behind his passion for running, starting with a childhood marathon participation that sparked his enduring love for the sport. Butter discusses how running served as therapy, an antidote to city life, and eventually evolved into performances in marathons around the world. He details pivotal moments and meetings that shifted his perspective, particularly his participation in the Marathon Des Sables, which led to the...

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Steve Parry, a former Olympic swimmer turned entrepreneur. The discussion traverses Steve's unconventional entry into swimming after a childhood incident, his experiences competing against Michael Phelps, and his humble beginnings which led to an Olympic medal win. Steve shares insights on the significance of goal setting, both in sports and in business, and reflects on the learning opportunities that come from embracing personal development. The co...

In this episode, Claire Fudge is interviewed by co-host Charlie Reading. Claire, a dietician and high-performance nutritionist, shares her journey from growing up in a family-operated bakery to becoming an Ironman athlete and starting her own nutrition business. Her path took a dramatic turn following a severe accident that challenged her physical capabilities and reshaped her professional focus towards sports nutrition. Having completed 20 full Ironmans despite her injuries, Claire discusses...

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Nick Kershaw, founder of Impact Marathons. The conversation includes details about the origin and evolution of their community-driven marathon events. Initially working in finance, Nick sought a meaningful way to contribute to projects in Uganda, leading to the concept of Impact Marathons. These events combine marathon running with impactful community projects, such as building a water pipeline in Nepal or supporting youth leaders in Guatemala. Impa...

In this episode, Charlie Reading is interviewed by co-host Claire Fudge. Charlie shares his personal and professional journey from a farmer's son to a successful financial planner and finally to a business coach with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and goal setting. Charlie recounts pivotal moments that shaped his career trajectory, starting with the inspiration he received from his uncle Bill, which led him to value independence and the ability to set his own rules in busines...

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Claire Danson as shares her journey of recovering from a devastating accident to becoming an inspirational para athlete. Claire was involved in a tragic accident that left her paralyzed, however, determined and relentless in her approach, she treated her therapy and recovery sessions with the same discipline as her prior triathlon training. She describes the importance of understanding and accepting the new reality, fostering a positive mindset, har...