On Your Marks Podcast

GWActive.com

With the "On Your Marks Podcast" we chat to the brains behind the brands that have got you on the starting blocks and inspired you. We do this by having a conversation with the people at companies that drive you to participate and elevate.

  1. Episode 14 - MAAREE - Mari Thomas

    04/30/2021

    Episode 14 - MAAREE - Mari Thomas

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Mari Thomas founder of MAAREE. As soon Mari left Loughborough University she started testing sports bra performance under lab conditions for some of the top sports brands in the world.  As a keen sportswoman she constantly felt that her perfect sports bra still didn’t exist. So after she was made redundant in 2017 she decided it was the perfect time to make her own.   This podcast is an interesting one for anyone interested in turning something they notice that doesn’t quite work right into into a business. Mari’s story is engaging and it was great to hear about her brand and how she plans to grow it.

    43 min
  2. Episode 13 - Rollagranola - Robin Longden

    03/12/2021

    Episode 13 - Rollagranola - Robin Longden

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Robin Longden, the Founder at Rollagranola Robin had an illustrious career taking on a range of roles with companies like Cadbury, Premier Foods, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Aiprort where he Chief Commerical Officer.     Robin started Rollagranola in 2014 out of his home before selling the products at local markets. Eventually moving to a factory with large orders coming in from Europe.  Rollagranola is on mission to create the best granola available and make granola like no other. Lots of nuts, nothing hidden, simple and natural ingredients are used to give you a granola as it should be.  What was once a one-man band today is a team of eight, including Robin’s son Sean, making Rollagranola a business with family at its heart.     This podcast will be interesting to anyone who has always wanted to understand why someone would take the jump to start a brand after years working in corporate roles, and those wanting an insight into the margin gains needed to be taken to grow a business.  We started the conversation by asking Robin about his younger years.

    1h 1m
  3. Episode 12 - Mymo - Craig Downs

    03/07/2021

    Episode 12 - Mymo - Craig Downs

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Craig Downs the Founder and CEO of Mymo Group. Mymo is the accumulation of years of research, which resulted a wearable tech device. The device measures a runners' gait and uses artificial intelligence to match running styles to all the latest shoes on the market.  Craig is an experienced marketer and also runs another business, Up North Communications.  This conversation will be interesting to anyone keen to hear the insights of someone who has not only worked in the service industry, but has put the research and ground work needed to create a tech product.  We started the conversation by asking Craig about his younger years.

    49 min
  4. Episode 11 - Protein Rebel - Tim Boote

    03/07/2021

    Episode 11 - Protein Rebel - Tim Boote

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Tim Boote, the founder of Protein Rebel. Tim wanted to prove that people don’t need to compromise to eat sustainably and that new, alternative proteins from plants, algae and insects can be better, delivering improved performance, taste, texture and nutrition than traditional animal and dairy proteins. So because of this Protein Rebel ave started making protein powders with plant-based proteins and cutting-edge British farmed crickets, both in easy-to-recycle packaging.  Tim’s story is is rich in experience through work at his own marketing consulting business, which has brought him close to brands including Kellogg, Nandos, Pizza Express. We started the conversation by asking Tim about his younger years.

    52 min
  5. Episode 10 - Tenzing - Huib van Bockel

    03/07/2021

    Episode 10 - Tenzing - Huib van Bockel

    Welcome to the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks. The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Huib van Bockel, the Founder of TENZING. In 2016 Huib launched TENZING Natural Energy. A plant-based, low calorie alternative to mainstream energy drinks. TENZING  is now available in over 6000 stores in the UK and launched in four different countries. After kick-starting his career at Unilever, Huib moved to MTV Networks and then for 8 years he was head of marketing for Red Bull in the UK & Europe. He has also published his own book, The Social Brand and was voted top 10 Self Made Men by GQ magazine in 2017.

    1h 13m
  6. Episode 9 - Flanci - Nicky Chrascina

    03/07/2021

    Episode 9 - Flanci - Nicky Chrascina

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Nicky Chrascina, the co-founder of Flanci. Nicky is a passionate runner with over 100 marathons and ultra-marathons under her belt. Nicky qualified as a nurse and midwife and has worked in pharmaceutical sales for the last 20 years, her co-founder Alf too worked in sales and management for a large corporation. FLANCI, anagram of Nic and Alf the 2 co-founder, was developed as a comfortable, functional, affordable brand with fun and funky colourful patterns. You’ll be able to hear from this conversation that Nicky is extremely passionate about her brand and the energy she brings is infectious. This conversation will be interesting to anyone wanting to learn about how the start up process works and for anyone considering quitting the corporate life for self employment.  We started the conversation by asking Nicky about her younger years.

    40 min
  7. Episode 8 - ON - Olly Laws

    02/26/2021

    Episode 8 - ON - Olly Laws

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode of the 'On Your Marks' podcast I chat to Olly Laws, the UK & Ireland Sales Director at ON running Olly was an elite level distance runner that spent his running career split between Loughborough University and the USA. He has fast become one of the most influential people working in the running space. Olly, has worked at On since 2016 and has played a pivotal role in the expansion of the brand. It will be clear to hear from this conversation that Olly is an expert in all things running and PB’s are his proof. The growth of ON and Olly's role within it means this conversation is an interesting one for anyone in the endurance business space.

    55 min
  8. Episode 7 - Pulseroll - Paul McCabe

    02/11/2021

    Episode 7 - Pulseroll - Paul McCabe

    Welcome the “On Your Marks Podcast" with @MattWoodyWood from GWActive.com. This is the podcast where we chat to the founders, leaders and innovators behind the brands that inspire you to get on your starting blocks.  The world of sport is competitive by nature, and the business that underpins it, often has an interesting story behind it and with this podcast we aim to gain an insight into those that drive it forward.  On this episode I chat to Paul McCabe CEO & Founder at Pulseroll. Paul, has ran his own business for the last 20 years and in 2016 Paul spotted a gap in the sports rehab market, with a vibrating foam roller.  Since then Paul has grown Pulseroll to the extend that the brand name has become the vibrating foam roller equivalent of the hoover.  It will be obvious to hear from this conversation that Paul is a passionate and dedicated entrepreneur with a positive outlook. The expansion of his product range  has meant his products are now the go to sports rehab choice of some of the top premier league football clubs and world champion boxers We started the conversation by asking Paul about his younger years.  For more information on Pulseroll you can find their website at https://www.pulseroll.com/.   To find Paul he is on instagram at @1PaulMcCabe.

    44 min
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With the "On Your Marks Podcast" we chat to the brains behind the brands that have got you on the starting blocks and inspired you. We do this by having a conversation with the people at companies that drive you to participate and elevate.

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  • Creator
    GWActive.com
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 GWActive.com
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    On Your Marks Podcast