Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast

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Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast

I’m your host Indira, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster and Happier. If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you! On this podcast I will be talking with a range of runners and experts to uncover the secrets to becoming your most successful, and happy runner self. Here hot, and controversial topics will be discussed , stories, tips, and knowledge I hope this podcast can help you become the best athlete version of yourself. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy! #womensrunning #runner #athlete

  1. S5-E10 || Poppy Tank || Own Your Body, Own Your Journey, Own your Reality

    6 DAYS AGO

    S5-E10 || Poppy Tank || Own Your Body, Own Your Journey, Own your Reality

    *Video Starts at 1.33* This week the pod is joined by the 2023 British 3000m S/C Champion and GB International runner Poppy Tank. Poppy has an incredible mindset and approach to training which has enabled her to remain healthy and injury free throughout her time as a runner. In this episode Poppy sheds light on the importance of prioritising health and allowing puberty to do puberty during the teenage years. Poppy shares insightful thoughts and reflections around navigating this difficult time and how it can be easy to feel disheartened as a result of certain body images within the sport. For Poppy a key turning point in her career to date was her time out in the NCAA system, which for her was a fantastic experience. She talks through the process of finding the right college, and what factors she feels enabled her to make the most of her time in the states. She sheds light on the power of team and working together and offers a different perspective on training approach in this way. She also speaks about how she coped with a difficult time in her life, and how making a big change running wise helped her unlock a new mindset. Lots of learn from and take away from in this episode Follow Poppy Follow and support the Podcast #femaleathlete #femalerunner #running #fitness

    59 min
  2. S5-E9 || Mia Waldmann || Pressure Builds Dimond's, Challenge Builds Champions - Are setbacks needed for success?

    FEB 9

    S5-E9 || Mia Waldmann || Pressure Builds Dimond's, Challenge Builds Champions - Are setbacks needed for success?

    Mia Waldmann, the one-time England international runner who disappeared for a year, and returned to medal at Liverpool, place 6th in the European U23 championships, and break 16 minutes for the first time in the 5k. So where did this all come from, and how did she do it? This episode is straight up inspiring and heart-warming as the episode will give you the chance to join Mia on her running journey to date as she demonstrates that even when the light at the end of the tunnel disappears, that light can not only be re-lite, but re-found. Mia open's up in a honest and raw account of just how challenging serious injury can be, both mentally and physically, bringing to the fore-front the importance of establishing a healthy and effective training set up and environment, which suits you as an individual athlete. She shares the pressure of running at the top and the constant battle of striving for excellence, yet remembering and maintaining her original reasons to run, for fun. She highlights just how dark and difficult the mental burden of uncertainty and injury can be, but she is also a living example of how the lowest lows can give you the tools and self-growth needed to bring yourself to the next level, and fully embrace the high highs, which follow on from a low low. An absolute must listen, if you feel your running life balance is out of control, you have lost the love for running, or you are dealing with an injury or difficult time in your life. Follow Mia Follow and/or support the Podcast #running #runningpodcast #femaleathlete #champion #mindset #injuries

    1h 16m

  3. FEB 2

    S5-E8 || Anna Hedley || Finding & Re-Finding Success - Committing to a goal and prioritising the journey -

    ASICS athlete and international runner and triathlete Anna Hedley joins the podcast to share, quite a lot... From high levels of childhood success where she took national titles left, right, and centre, in both running and triathlon; to leaving home at 17 to pursue her sporting career; to dealing with injuries and beginning her sponsored career injured; to balancing life, training, and the multiple sports; to some more reflective and discussive points, this episode covers it all. Anna reflects around the meaning of success and balance and what these mean for her. She introduces new and insightful points around what it means to be a female athlete ,the role of female coaches, and both physical and psychological reasons for why different approaches to training may be needed for the average female when compared to the average male. She also sheds light on the importance of owning your own journey, being kind to yourself, and staying strong when faced with adversity. Anna further raises the point that she would like to use her success in sport to help enact positive change in other areas of life, such as through social value. A topic which is seldom raised but needs more attention. It is a long episode, but we cover a wide range of topics. Follow Anna Follow the Podcast Instagram | YouTube | Discounts | Listen Q's #triathlon #triathlete #runner #femaleathlete #athlete #success #highperformance

    1h 34m

  4. JAN 26

    S5-E7 || Jasmijn Lau || Choosing To See Adversity As Opportunity- I choose to, not I have to-

    New Balance sponsored, world-class runner, and biomedical scientist Jasmijn Lau, joins the podcast as our first guest from The Netherlands. With personal bests of 31.51 (10k), 15.18 (5000m), 1.10.13 (half marathon); titles including European U23 10,000m champion & 3x National Champion; and a 7th place finish in the European 10,000m last summer, Jasmijn certainly has plenty of talent. But what is more than this, is the world-class mindset with which she chooses to live her life. After several years of struggle with injuries and setbacks, Jasmijn demonstrates that it is possible to make a come back. She shares her journey from becoming a European Champion and setting PB's to years out due to injuries, and then how she came back from this to set more PB's with much more still to come... Jasmijn is both a lovely individual and great storyteller and in this episode she reflects back over the highs and lows of her journey and training so far, in warm and positive way, which will leave you feeling inspired. Follow Jasmijn on Instagram Follow the Podcast on Instagram This podcast is brought to you out of passion for free. If you have been enjoying the show please consider showing your support by donating to the link below, so I can continue to maintain and grow the podcast. Support the podcast #runner #running #female #athlete #sport #fitness

    1 hr

  5. JAN 19

    S5-E6 || Phoebe Anderson || Live Life And Don't Overthink It - Behind the mindset of a European Champion

    Phoebe Anderson, the newly crowned U23 European Cross Country Champion joins the podcast to share her story, her journey, and her learnings. Phoebe brings a unique angle to the podcast having taken a gap year where you fully embraced life, before heading straight out to the states. However, not on the typical sports scholarship package but to pursue her academics as well as running. Phoebe brings a lot of wisdom and reflections on her journey and running in general, raising some thought provoking and interesting topics along the way. Phoebe is also a 4x All American, the Ivy League Cross Country Champion, Colombia Graduate, and Ecoathlete. Follow Phoebe Follow the podcast #running #crosscountry #european #champion #female #athlete

    1h 8m

  6. JAN 12

    Revisited || Becky Briggs || Bouncing Back

    The 3x GB athlete, 7x marathon runner (with a PB of 2.29) and, online run coach Becky Briggs, re-joins the podcast to update us on her past year. *Contact info below* In Becky's previous episode she shared her journey from being hospitalised with an eating disorder in her early teens and dealing with double stress fractures to finding health, happiness, running for Great Britain, and the marathon. This year she shares what she has learned having run 3 marathons and fought off a spell with Plantar Fasciitis - how she has re-found her way back to the start line of marathons after injuries, and some of the new and cool experiences running has brought her. As a coach and entrepreneur herself Becky offers a unique angle in her reflections on running, training, and all things marathons. Lots of learn from and take away in this one. It is definitely true that Becky has a great mindset and approach to running. Comment down below how many laps of Battersea park you think Becky will clock up in 2025? Follow Becky on Instagram Contact Becky for coaching here: becky@nrg-coaching.com Follow the podcast to stay up to date and for discounts on Shokz headphones #marathon #women #running

    1h 10m

  7. 12/22/2024

    S5-E4 || Sophie Tarver || The Power of Balance - Running and a full-time job

    Sophie Tarver a seasoned England cross country runner joins the podcast to share how she not just balances, but maximises both running and having a career. Sophie provides insight into how running has benefitted her career and how having a career has benefited her running. And how together having the two have benefited her as a person. She highlights the importance of having a good support system, especially in the junior years, and shares how she has overcome challenges with low iron. Lots of insight and takeaways in this episode. Follow the podcast #running #career #female #athlete

    1h 7m

  8. 12/15/2024 · BONUS

    Special || Thomas Toyer || The Power of Running - 7 marathons in 7 days

    DISCLAIMER this episode contains reference to the passing of friends and family due to poor mental health. Thomas Toyer is a regular club runner who is taking on the 'not so regular' challenge of 7 marathons in 7 days to raise money for the mental health charity MIND. If you want to make a donation, please see the link here In this episode he shares his story, his journey, what he is doing, why he is doing it, and what he hopes to achieve. Running can bring a range of positive mental, physical, and social benefits to an individual, but it can also be used to bring wider benefits to society, and this episode sheds light on one of the ways this can be done. He also shares his perspective, as a male, on some of the challenges females face, and how his increased awarness of these has led him to start an evening run club. As we get closer to Christmas it is a good opportunity to spare a moment for the millions of people around the world who will be suffering and struggling at any given time. Maybe this episode can inspire you to use your running talents and connections to take positive action towards the greater good of society ;) Follow Thomas Follow the Podcast #mental health #running #mind #fundraiser Comment down below if you are thinking about/ have run run a charity!

    59 min
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I’m your host Indira, and welcome or welcome back to Fitter, Faster and Happier. If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you! On this podcast I will be talking with a range of runners and experts to uncover the secrets to becoming your most successful, and happy runner self. Here hot, and controversial topics will be discussed , stories, tips, and knowledge I hope this podcast can help you become the best athlete version of yourself. Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy! #womensrunning #runner #athlete

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