Two Average Runners

Alice Penn and Huw Edwards
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A South African and a Welshman, two average runners, take you on a meandering walk through their non-average goals in running, work, and life.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Ep 9. Running 250 miles in 56 hours with only 19 minutes of sleep! Plus, carbon shoes, chest phlegm, and best places to run in London.

    This week, we go down a few rabbit holes. We discuss the mind-blowing Cocodona 250 performance by Rachel Entrekin, a woman who beat everyone, including the men, on 19 minutes of sleep. Alice gives Huw a full running tour of London ahead of his visit this week. We answer a listener's question about post-race chest phlegm, which turns out to be more common than you'd think. And we get into carbon shoes;  how much is too much, and how many races do they actually last? Also, Huw shares how he ran his first-ever marathon unplanned, at night, fueled only by nuts and water. Contact usEmail: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    1h 1m

  2. MAY 12

    Ep 8. Post-marathon blues, cross-training, and could you run without a goal?

    Post-marathon, two camps form in Alice's house. Dale's done with the whole thing for now, Alice is already plotting what's next. We get into the blues that follow a big race, and both share how we feel in the days after. Alice's mum has been asking whether she could ever just run without a goal or a purpose attached, and we have a proper go at answering it. Plus, what motivates each of us right now: Alice is chasing performance and how fast she can really be; Huw's been captured by a 250-mile trail race and the mental game of long ultras. A lot of it comes back to where you don't know how you'll hold up until you're deep in it. There's also backyard ultras (Huw's hunting for one and we even floated hosting our own), cross-training (how to pick it, what works, what doesn't), and a listener's question on getting back into exercise after a long break. And Huw's son spent several hours on his balance bike this weekend, powered entirely by free popsicles. Very ultra motivated. Contact usEmail: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    1h 2m

  3. MAY 5

    Ep 7. London Marathon done. Plus a fridge, a hosepipe, and a 77-year-old paddler

    Alice made it to London (PB and all), and this week we unpack the lot. A weekend that rewrote the record books in a watershed moment for the sport. A young man running 33 marathons with a 25kg fridge on his back, for a cause that's deeply personal. The Paris marathon handing everyone a collapsible cup and a hosepipe and calling it a water station. And Alice's dad paddling to Robben Island at nearly 77,  because apparently that's how her family spends a bank holiday Monday. Underneath it all, a conversation about belief, and what happens when someone shows you a thing is possible. Contact usEmail: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    53 min

  4. MAY 1

    Bonus Pod! Preview of Alice's London Marathon result

    We had listeners asking how Alice got on at the London Marathon last weekend. We record on a Monday, and our episodes come out a week later, so here's a quick bonus preview on how Alice did straight from this week's recording. The full debrief episode drops next week Tuesday. Contact usEmail: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    4 min

  5. APR 28

    Ep 6. Hippy hill and taper tantrums… Plus our biggest running achievements and most epic failures.

    We had so much fun recording this episode. Alice is one week from London, and the stress fracture scare is mostly behind her. Alice's mum wants to know why you'd bother running at all the week before a marathon, so it led to a proper chat about the taper. Huw talks about spending his weekend doing the Hippie Hill Challenge, which crazily starts at 4:20 am. We also answer a listener's question about our biggest running achievements and failures and the lessons we have (or have not!) learned.Contact usEmail: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    1h 8m

  6. APR 21

    Ep 5. Two weeks to the London Marathon - will Alice make it to the start line? Plus how we make our running friends, and is a running coach worth it?

    This week, things got a little messy before London. Is Alice experiencing maranoia, or are her stress fractures back? This episode features being bitten by a dog on the way to a session run, and we answer listener questions about whether having a running coach is worth the investment, plus how we make and meet our running friends.  Huw is moved to tears again! This time by Rory McIlroy and Wout van Aert. Plus loads more fun topics! Contact us Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners

    1h 3m

  7. APR 14

    Ep 4. Race week update! Plus gels, rugby, and juggling running with a non-runner partner.

    This week, Alice shares how her tune-up half-marathon went: her Nomio experiment, race kit, and why she may or may not have come third. We get into race day, gels, and pre-race breakfast. We also answer a listener's question about juggling big races when your partner doesn't run. Then, somehow, with a Welshman and a South African on the mics, it was inevitable that the subject would turn to the great game of Rugby, and what it was like growing up in very proud Rugby-playing nations. We ended up talking about rugby for quite a while. And we learnt someone else also cried all the way through Project Hail Mary, which Huw is very pleased about. Contact us Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.comInstagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners Chapters 00:00 Easter Reflections and Weekly Scores 02:57 Training Updates and Race Preparations 05:52 Race Day Experience and Nutrition Strategies 08:48 Mental Strategies for Endurance Running 11:57 The Nomeo Experiment and Performance Insights 21:38 Managing Nausea During Races 22:59 Choosing the Right Gels for Performance 24:33 Race Preparation and Nutrition Strategy 27:44 Mental Readiness and Tapering for the Marathon 28:11 The Cultural Significance of Rugby 29:32 Personal Rugby Memories and Experiences 34:30 Rugby as a Unifying Force in South Africa 44:00 Cultural Pride in Sports 50:59 The Connection Between Sports and Personal Identity 01:00:12 Balancing Family Life and Athletic Pursuits

    1h 7m
  8. Ep 3. Our first listener corner! Plus stress fractures, running shoes, and dealing with grief.

    APR 7

    Ep 3. Our first listener corner! Plus stress fractures, running shoes, and dealing with grief.

    This week, we respond to our first non-family listener comment. She asked us to share the weird running experiments we try on ourselves. So we did. We also get into Alice's ongoing sock crisis, returning from a stress fracture, some strides Huw is doing, and has warned everyone not to try. Huw shares how the podcast started on the first anniversary of his father's passing. Plus a lot more fun topics. Also, Huw's mum follows him on Strava and has never given him a single kudos. Contact us Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Weekly Ratings 02:58 Running Experiences and Upcoming Races 06:06 Work-Life Balance and Procrastination 09:02 Stress Fractures and Running Trends 11:47 Listener Engagement and Running Experiments 15:01 Pre-Race Preparations and Gear Selection 21:33 The Importance of Socks in Running 25:11 Toenail Troubles and Tips 27:43 Trail Running Challenges 29:48 Experimenting with Trail Shoes 30:54 Incorporating Strength Training 39:41 Navigating Injury Recovery 41:57 Building Back from Injury 46:12 The Importance of Patience in Recovery 51:04 Seasons of Running and Life 58:01 Reflections on Family and Heritage

    1h 4m
  9. Ep 2. The journey so far! Training, adventures and crying in movies.

    MAR 31

    Ep 2. The journey so far! Training, adventures and crying in movies.

    This week, we discuss the big running goal we are each working towards and the why behind doing so, given we are two average runners who aren’t elite or getting paid to do this! Alice shares her journey recovering from stress fractures and her aspiration to run a sub-3-hour marathon. Huw shares his plans to move back to the UK and his interest in attempting the Paddy Buckley Round, a challenging trail run in Snowdonia. We also discovered we both cried watching a movie this past week, and share the lessons we are taking from it in both running and non-running life. Finally, we answer a spicy listener question regarding societal perceptions of gender in sports. Plus more fun topics. Contact us Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners Chapters 00:00 Weekly Check-In: Training and Life Scores 02:58 Home Alone: Finding Joy in Solitude 05:57 Movies and Reflections: Immersive Experiences 08:58 Setting Goals: Adventures in Trail Running 12:01 The Challenge of Unstructured Goals 14:58 Breaking Away from Corporate Races 17:53 Exploring the Beauty of Wales: Hiking Adventures 20:52 Embarking on New Adventures 21:21 The Beacons Way 100 Race Experience 23:13 Alice's Marathon Journey and Challenges 24:37 The Allure of the Sub-Three Marathon 26:25 Injury Setbacks and Future Goals 27:43 The Competitive Spirit in Running 31:39 Why Marathons? The Appeal of Long-Distance Running 34:36 The Journey of Improvement in Running 36:57 Exploring New Challenges in Running 41:24 Pacing Challenges and Race Experiences 43:07 Inspiration from Film: I Swear 47:14 Existential Themes in Project Hail Mary 51:17 Overcoming Doubt and Taking Action 55:04 Listener Questions: Gender Assumptions in Running

    1h 5m

  10. MAR 24

    We started a podcast! + how we got into running

    We talked about how we fell in love with running as a lifestyle, the childhood experiences that play a role in this exciting yet not so exciting journey, and how it affects our lives and work. Plus other great topics! Contact us Email: twoaveragerunners@gmail.com Instagram: @huwjedwards @dralicepenn @two.average.runners Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Running and Life 02:47 Perspectives on Running and Achievement 05:54 Cultural Differences in Sports and Exercise 08:59 Early Experiences with Running and Fitness 11:52 The Social Aspect of Running 14:57 Discipline and Consistency in Running 18:00 Motivation and Mastery in Running 21:05 The Role of Running in Personal Life 23:52 Finding Balance Between Work and Personal Goals 27:05 The Journey of Mastery in Running 30:22 The Allure of Social Media and Consumerism 32:56 Nutrition and Performance: The Science of Supplements 37:07 Consistency in Training: The Key to Improvement 39:40 Identifying Weaknesses: The Role of Coaching 41:01 Patterns of Behavior: Learning from Past Mistakes 46:14 The Ego and Commitment: Pushing Through Challenges 50:28 The Mental Game: Managing Expectations on Race Day 55:51 Future Conversations: Exploring Personal Stories and Lessons

    1 hr
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A South African and a Welshman, two average runners, take you on a meandering walk through their non-average goals in running, work, and life.

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  • Creator
    Alice Penn and Huw Edwards
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Alice Penn and Huw Edwards
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