I Did A Runner Podcast Joshua Patterson

Joining me on this week's podcast is a man who knocked my tooth out and made me drink it as his own wedding, he’s my mucka, my hombre, and a good friend James Dunmore. He was made to look a mute on our screens, but the man is far from that. This will be the first time to hear and see him say more than 6 words. Very few know the real Dunmore, he’s as beautiful inside, as he is out. He’s used his platform to help raise money and awareness to improve the lives of so many living with cystic fibrosis. Having lost both of his sisters to the disease, it comes from an incredible passionate place. What I’ve lost in teeth knowing this man, i’ve gained in memories. We’ve come along way since the day we met, he’s now a husband, recently become a father for the first time, and now devoted to his newest passion of running, we hear how he’s balancing it all.

Joining me on this week’s podcast is TV personality, campaigner, and ultra athlete, Ashley Cain, who is at the beginning of his next challenge facing John o’Groats to Lands End, not once, but three times over, running, cycling, and kayaking the distance to continue campaigning for key change in childhood cancer. After the tragic loss of his daughter Azaylia to cancer, Ashley has committed his life to helping others, his work has created a ripple effect across the nation giving so many people hope.

Strength must be found if we are to face the inevitable challenges life throws at us, Ashleys resilience is testament to what can be achieved when faced with such a tragedy. His daughter's legacy lives on through his work. This episode is incredible powerful, and is a reminder to never give up.

Joining me on this week’s podcast are two instrumental parts of my team and the reason behind the success of my most reason challenge R41M. 

Charlie my physio and Nick my strength and conditioning coach have elevated my performance and enabled me a far more sustainable approach to my training with the intention of producing longevity with what i set out to achieve.

This episode was hugely insightful and will help so many with their approach to both performance and the recovery side of things. With a wealth of knowledge and experience behind them, this will help all runners, and anyone testing themselves physically.  Comparison is the thief of joy, so many can relate to this, we discuss how this view can be improved to ensure the most fulfilling outcome for you personally. With whatever you have set yourself, this episode could change your present and the future outcome of it.

Joining me on this week’s podcast episode is the hybrid athlete and fitness influencer and arguably one of the most impressive people I follow - Lucy Davis.

In this episode we chat about her journey in the last 2 years, going from completing her first half marathon, to recently finishing the 350 mile Speed Project race in the US. Before her love of running, Lucy started in the gym helping her become stronger physically and mentally after overcoming an eating disorder. Since then she has established herself as a hybrid athlete and has grown hugely successful online. We go into the deeper meaning of why she is not afraid to be vulnerable, sharing her highs and lows that come with everyday life. Her success online comes with the price of being criticised and trolled about her body and her performance, something that so many can relate to. We delve into what impact that has on her and how she motivates herself to keep going on.

Joining me on the this week’s podcast is the well known TV personality, physician, and the UK’s youth mental health ambassador - Dr Alex George. Alex’s work is having a huge impact around the UK making it a healthier and happier place. After the tragic loss of his brother, Alex has gone on to use his platform to improve the system and ensure more will be done to support people around the UK struggling with their mental health. His message is a powerful one and comes from the heart. Alex’s journey has not been an easy one, but it has shaped the person he is today. Sobriety has changed his life and taken him down a new path, with a refreshed mindset he’s directed his attention to new things and running is something very new to him, I’m excited to hear what his new passion looks like for him, and what impact this has had on both him personally and the invested audience he has.

Joining me on this week's podcast is world champion triathlete, Beth Potter. There is so much about this woman that inspires me, her story is what makes her one of the most interesting individuals in the sport and her continued success is having a profound effect around the world. Beth’s journey to the top was not an easy one, balancing a job to fund her dream of competing at the highest level, for me she is the definition of grit and determination. Age is often seen as a limiting factor, but Beth defies this and continues to broaden the mind of what’s possible. There is so much to be learnt from her. The journey is never easy to get to where you want to go, but this episode will help you make that first step.