Best Steph McCall Podcasts (2024)

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21. Planty Planty Interview-View #10: Alice Vassallo 35:08

12d ago35:08

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🌿🦘 Meet Alice Vassallo - zookeeper & podcaster! 🦘🌿 Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024! Flying solo, Connor sits down with Alice Vassallo from Asshole Animals with Alice for an episode with a twist… As Alice hosts a podcast about animals that are just plain asses, we thought we wouldn’t let her choose one to put in Planty Planty Zoo Zoo - but ins…

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Ep41: We answer your questions! 34:48

15d ago34:48

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Do we ever have days when we don’t want to run? How often do we stretch? Did we pick our dog breeds specifically to run? A big thanks to all of our lovely listeners who sent in questions on Instagram. In this episode, we run through as many as possible, covering plenty of training tips, nutrition insights and mindset strategies. We will be taking a…

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Ep40: Aidan O'Flaherty - How to Improve Your Recovery 52:51

22d ago52:51

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Recovery is key. Not only for injury prevention, but to adapt to our training, get fitter and improve performance. So how can we recover better? What are the most effective tools and how do we know when to rest, do a recovery run, or crack on with hard a workout? Aidan O'Flaherty, aka The Irish Physio is back on the 5 Miles Easy sofa to answer all …

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Amber Gray: Mama Likes Her Ghosts 59:58

29d ago59:58

59:58

In this BONUS episode, we officially welcome Amber Gray to the Bad Idea Social Club team. She's a multi-faceted creative with a background in graphic design, creative direction, photography, performance art, and probably 20 other things. Amber shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss their history together, the bullshit that comes with pr…

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Ep39: Genevieve Gregson - Finding Opportunity Against All Odds 1:11:07

1M ago1:11:07

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We’re joined by soon to be 4x Olympian, 2x World Championship finalist and Australian record holder, Genevieve Gregson, as she prepares for the marathon at the Paris Olympic Games. Gen’s last Olympics, Tokyo, was a heartbreak. At the last water jump of the 3000m Steeplechase final, Gen’s achilles fully ruptured. As she was taken off the track in a …

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Ep38: Sophie Power - Striving for Positive Change 40:21

1M ago40:21

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Sophie Power is a campaigner and a GB ultra athlete. Sophie recently broke the female World Record for running the length of Ireland, which she did in 3 days, 12 hours and 8 minutes. In this conversation we talk about the highs and lows of going through this experience, what she was hoping to achieve and support received along the way. Sophie also …

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Ep37: Brett Robinson - Overcoming Setbacks to Breaking Records 40:40

1M ago40:40

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We are joined by 2 time Olympian and Oceania record holder in the marathon, Brett Robinson. Brett started running seriously as a junior and has been making world teams since his teens when he was a track athlete. He then worked his way up to the marathon distance and in 2022 broke the Australian record at the Fukuoka International Marathon of 2:07:…

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James Victore: The Weight Of The Chorus 1:04:57

2M ago1:04:57

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To wrap up season 3, James Victore (artist, graphic designer, art educator, creative coach) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they get into discovering your voice as an artist and a person, the line between creative block and being bored, and finding your way back to yourself after getting lost. Keep up with James Victore: yourworkisagift.com I…

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Ep36: Imo Boddy - The Power of Self Belief 39:39

2M ago39:39

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This week we’re joined by 24 year old World Record Holder, Imo Boddy, just a few weeks after finishing her mind blowing 3 Peaks challenge. On 21st May, Imo dipped into the Welsh sea after running 680km and climbing over 10,000m of elevation in just 6 days 5 hours and 43 minutes, breaking a 45 year old record for the fastest female to run the UK Thr…

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Dan Wiltshire: Left-Handed House Cat 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

Dan Wiltshire (motion designer, Chop & Hue) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the energy that creativity gives and takes, catching influence from film and thin air, and overcoming physical and emotional setbacks to keep artful energy moving forward. Keep up with Dan Wiltshire: IG: @daniel_wiltshire_ch chopandhue.com IG: @chopandhue…

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Ep35: Rose’s Paris Training Updates and Steph on Finding Speed 31:57

2M ago31:57

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In this week's episode, Steph and Rose catch up and share training insights from the last few weeks. With just 8 weeks to go until the Paris Olympics, Rose is out in Font Romeu on an altitude camp and shares why she's there, what training she has been doing and how it's been going so far. Meanwhile, Steph is taking a considerable step down in dista…

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20. Planty Planty Interview-View #9: Iszi Lawrence 51:57

2M ago51:57

51:57

🌿🦕 Meet Iszi Lawrence - author, radio host, historian and podcaster! 🦕🌿 Join Steph and Connor on the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with special guest, Iszi Lawrence! Get ready to explore the awe-inspiring diplodocus and its incredible journey through time in our imaginary zoo. 🌿 Iszi …

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Steph Harding: Drinks Well With Others 56:04

2M ago56:04

56:04

Steph Harding (photographer, marketer, creative nomad) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about chasing down creative ambitions, surrounding yourself with people who energize instead of drain, and turning the creative switch on and off. Over drinks, of course. Keep up with Steph Harding: IG: @stephwithdrinks IG: @sodrinkible Writer/Pro…

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Ep34: Paula Radcliffe - One Foot In Front Of The Other 45:26

2M ago45:26

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In this episode we are live at Wild Goat Festival where we were incredibly lucky to talk to a legend in the sport, Paula Radcliffe. Paula shares the journey that led her to breaking the women's marathon world record in 2003 in a time of 2:15:25, which was held for 16 years. We hear what she believes set her apart from her competitors, how she kept …

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Jack Muldowney: Thirsty For Change 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

Jack Muldowney (graphic designer, Studio Malt) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the intersection of design and beer, environmental and social responsibility in his work and his space, and identity as an artist/studio. Keep up with Jack Muldowney: studiomalt.com IG: @studiomalt Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall Co-Hosts/Sid…

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Ep33: Spencer Matthews - 30 Marathons in 30 Days 55:17

2M ago55:17

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Intrigued by the Marathon des Sables? Imagine running it 5 times over… This week, we are joined by someone who is doing pretty much that. We catch up with broadcaster, entrepreneur and running fanatic, Spencer Matthews ahead of his record breaking challenge which will see him run 30 marathons in 30 days through the 45 degree Jordanian desert. Spenc…

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Curt Prudden: Comparison, The Thief 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Curt Prudden (artist, painter) opens up with Aaron McCall about using creativity as a tool for both expression and survival, comparing himself to other people and artists, and his story from his time in the military to solo trips of self-discovery. Keep up with Curt Prudden: IG: @curtprudden Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall Co-Hosts/Sideki…

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Ep32: Kaz Williams - Master Your Mindset To Perform At Your Best 56:44

3M ago56:44

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How closely are our brains and bodies linked? How much of our mindset can we change? How can we overcome negative thoughts during a session or race? Kaz Williams is a performance psychologist, running coach, speaker and ultra runner. Kaz is founder of Mettle, whose purpose is to provide coaching plans, mental strategies and support to make you the …

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Lainey Yehl: Lose Or Draw 1:07:49

3M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Lainey Yehl (freelance graphic designer, illustrator) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss her crooked and colorful path to graphic design, the love/hate relationship with hunting down new business, and overdue invoices, and Instagram of it all. Read "Selling Art" by Lainey Yehl Keep up with Lainey Yehl: laineyyehl.com IG: @laineymay …

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Ep31: Georgia Bell - An Epic Comeback & Trusting Your Path 46:01

3M ago46:01

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Not every journey to the top is the same and Georgia Bell is living proof. Georgia is setting her sights of qualifying for the Paris Olympics, but just 5 years ago she had quit running entirely. Despite some very good performances as a junior, injury prevented Georgia from taking her running career forward and instead, she took a job in cyber secur…

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Trish Hadley: To Be Fuckable 1:04:12

3M ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Trish Hadley (boudoir photographer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the mutual vulnerability and trust in boudoir photography, the varied motivations of her subjects to be photographed, and the ability to pivot when your path feels wrong. Keep up with Trish Hadley: trishhadleyboudoir.com IG: @trish.hadley.studios Writer/Producer/…

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Ep30: Dr. Georgie Bruinvels - Harnessing The Power Of Hormones For Performance 49:48

3M ago49:48

49:48

Every body is different, including our hormones. Yet so often, women are following the same training plans or being coached in the same way as men. We find out from Dr Georgie Bruinvels, research scientist and co-creator of FitrWoman, why we should be taking a much more individual approach and paying more attention to our hormones to inform our tra…

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Sabrina Dahlgren: The Girl On The Bench 1:16:03

3M ago1:16:03

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Sabrina Dahlgren (singer, stage/voice actor) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity and relationships, exploring herself as a performer and a whole person, and sticking up for your time and energy to be who and what you want. Keep up with Sabrina Dahlgren: IG: @sabrinasings1 Writer/Producer/Edi…

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Ep29: Rose's Road to Paris - Behind the Scenes 28:17

3M ago28:17

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Rose is going to the Olympics! There has been a lot going on behind the scenes over the last few months, and in this episode Rose opens up on her journey to being selected, some bumps along the way and how she dealt with it all. Rose also reveals how she was finally told she is going to Paris! With 14 weeks to go, we get some insight into what Rose…

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Steph McCall Ultra Runner and Podcast Host | 5 Miles Easy 38:03

3M ago38:03

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Episode Highlights: On today's podcast we are joined by half of the 5 Miles Easy podcast Steph McCall. Steph recently ran her first ultra at the Two Oceans Marathon which is renowned as the world’s most beautiful ultra marathon. We discuss the race itself and the preparations, how the 5 Miles Easy podcast started and the goals for it for herself an…

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Derek Mohr: Die By The Grid 1:03:29

4M ago1:03:29

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Derek Mohr (freelance brand designer and web developer) shares his story with Aaron McCall over a few bottles of red wine as they discuss the influences of travel on creativity, balancing professional and creative responsibilities with extracurricular experiences, and how design informs web development and vice versa. Keep up with Derek Mohr: onemo…

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Ep28: Carla Molinaro - An Ultra Catch Up 45:41

4M ago45:41

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Sticking with the ultra marathon theme, in this episode we are joined by Team GB ultra runner and Hoka athlete, Carla Molinaro. This is Carla's second time joining 5 Miles Easy (see episode 3), but we have lots to catch up on! Carla continued on her 2023 success and is now 50k World Champion! She then went onto finish an incredible 5th place at Two…

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Sarah Anderson: Weirdo 1:08:22

4M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Sarah Anderson (traveling ceramics artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss life on the road as a traveling artist, her vibrant and expressive sense of self and art, and her connection with nature from an ever-changing backdrop to funny mushrooms. Keep up with Sarah Anderson: sarahandersonceramics.com IG: @sarahandersonceramics Wr…

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Ep27: Steph McCall - Gold at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. The Recap. 39:20

4M ago39:20

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In this episode, Steph is back in South Africa and gives Rose the inside scoop on her experience at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon; a 35 mile/56km race in Cape Town with over 2000ft of elevation, where she finished 10th place for a gold medal! We hear everything from how Steph trained for her first ultra marathon, the race plan, nutrition during the rac…

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Adam Clarke Pro Marathon Runner 38:16

4M ago38:16

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Episode Highlights: On today's podcast we are joined by Pro Marathon Runner Adam Clarke. Adam recently won the Manchester Marathon and boasts personal bests of; 3:38 in the 1500m, 61:54 in the Half Marathon and 2:15:35 in the Marathon. 🎤 Hosts: Lloyd Kempson - https://www.instagram.com/lloydkempson How to support our sponsors ⬇️ SOAR Running design…

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Joe Short: This Is The Way 1:12:26

4M ago1:12:26

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Joe Short (founder, brewer, creative maniac, Short's Brewing Company) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss his relationship with creating and consuming beer, the blurry line between Joe as a person and Short's as a brand, and lessons learned in the first 20 years of Short's Brewing Company. Keep up with Joe Short: shortsbrewing.com IG…

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Ep26: The Science of Getting Faster - Inside the Puma NITRO Lab 40:06

4M ago40:06

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This week, we’re back at Puma HQ in Boston to delve into the science of running fast. What is running efficiency, how is it measured and how do we improve it? How much quicker can shoes actually help you run and do they work for any runner? We find out all the answers from lab specialist, Izzy as well as going through Rose’s own lab report which re…

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Soar Running's Head of Marketing - Rob Wilson 41:51

4M ago41:51

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🎤 Hosts: Lloyd Kempson - https://www.instagram.com/lloydkempson Episode Highlights: Welcome back to the show brought to you by SOAR Running with host Lloyd Kempson who is joined this week by Rob Wilson, Head of Marketing at SOAR Running. Rob is a long standing member of the running community racing out of legendary club Highgate Harriers. Now worki…

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Kaelyn Moore: Something In The Dark 52:15

4M ago52:15

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Kaelyn Moore (storyteller, podcaster, producer, Heart Starts Pounding, The Timekeeper) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the depths and limitations of telling real stories with creativity and empathy, exploring our dark curiosities, and the vulnerability in putting your whole self into the things you're passionate about. Keep up wi…

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Ep25: Pete Cooper & James Thie - How to Train for a Marathon 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Why is having a structured training plan important? What are the most common mistakes people make in training for a marathon? How do you get the taper right? We are joined by Pete Cooper, founder of the official coaching app for the London Marathon, Coopah, and James Thie, head coach for Coopah. We hear about the inspiring story behind starting Coo…

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VEJA's Sport Development Manager - Jean Pourrat 35:57

4M ago35:57

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🎤 Hosts: Lloyd Kempson - https://www.instagram.com/lloydkempson Episode Highlights: Welcome back to the show with host Lloyd Kempson who is joined this week by Jean Pourrat for a very insightful interview. Jean is a runner through and through training for the Paris Marathon and aiming for a sub 2:30. He’s a running shoe expert and the Sport Develop…

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19. Welsh Cotoneaster and King Cobra 44:26

4M ago44:26

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🌿🐍 Unveiling the Welsh Cotoneaster and majestic King Cobra! 🐍🌿 Embark on an exhilarating adventure with the latest episode of Planty Planty Zoo Zoo, where hosts Steph and Connor introduce you to two remarkable additions to our imaginary zoo and botanical garden! Join us as we unravel the fascinating stories behind the Welsh Cotoneaster and the awe-…

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Ep24: Stephen Scullion - Optimising Your Mental Game 58:20

5M ago58:20

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How can you harness the power of your mind for good, rather than allowing it to hinder your performance? In this episode we are joined by Olympian and Under Armour athlete Stephen Scullion. He’s the second fastest Irish marathoner in history, having run 2:09:49, but it hasn’t come easy. Stephen is incredibly open and honest about the mental health …

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Alice Goodall Kiprun Pro Athlete 50:54

5M ago50:54

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On today's podcast we are joined by Kiprun Elite runner Alice Goodall. Alice won the u23 10000m European championships and is competing at the World cross country championships this weekend in Serbia. She was also the first UK athlete to sign for the Kiprun brand! Connect with us: Website: https://www.trackstaa.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Ep23: John McAvoy - A Life Sentence to Finding Freedom Through Sport 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

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If you have ever doubted your ability to change the course of your path, by any degree, we can guarantee that this conversation will change your mind. At 24, John McAvoy was serving a life sentence at Belmarsh prison for armed robbery. Today, he is a Nike athlete, world record holder, key note speaker and dedicated to changing young people’s lives …

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Ep22: Lara Giusti - The simple way to fuel performance 58:02

5M ago58:02

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What and when should we eat to perform at our best? What's REALLY in a typical "healthy" protein bar? What do ultra processed foods do to our bodies? We get the answers from Lara Giusti, co-founder and head chef of natural nutrition brand, Veloforte. With over 20 years experience, Lara has a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to fuel performance …

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Is SOAR Running kit the best we've worn in the market?! 45:29

5M ago45:29

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🎤 Hosts: Lloyd Kempson - https://www.instagram.com/lloydkempson Alfie Manthorpe - https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe If you would like to try Soar today, head to Soar Running to receive 15% off of your purchase for our loyal listeners. - https://www.soarrunning.com/blogs/news/soar-running-x-trackstaa Episode Highlights: Welcome back to the sh…

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Ep21: Aidan O’Flaherty - How to reduce your injury risk 49:36

5M ago49:36

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Why do we get injured? What are the best ways to prevent injuries? Should we ever run through pain? Aidan joins us for the second time on the 5 Miles Easy sofa, this time to discuss running injuries; why they happen and all the things you can do to prevent them occurring. One of the worst parts of running is getting injured or the fear of it happen…

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Jacob Rosenburg: Butthead By Choice 58:54

5M ago58:54

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In the first-ever Bad Idea Social Club LIVE event, hosted by DO:BETTER (dobetterhere.com) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jacob Rosenburg (graphic designer, illustrator, Design Director, Commonwealth//McCann Detroit) shared his story with Aaron McCall and Joe Matteson as they discussed the blurry line between art and design, the need for individuality in c…

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Ep20: What makes a fast shoe? (Behind the scenes at Puma HQ) 47:35

5M ago47:35

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How are running shoes made? What makes some running shoes faster than others? What type of shoe should you be wearing for easy runs, tempo runs, sessions and on race day? How do you find the right running shoe for you? If you want the answers, join Rose as she goes behind the scenes at Puma HQ in Boston and speaks to the brains behind Puma's innova…

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Ep19: Hills, heat & high altitude 42:33

6M ago42:33

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5 Miles Easy is back! We have both been dodging the British winter for a few weeks, swapping London for the mountains and a little extra Vitamin D. Steph has been training and working in Cape Town and Rose has been on an altitude training camp with the Puma Elite team in New Mexico. In this episode, we catch up on what we’ve been up to and share so…

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Joe Klecker: Training, ON athletic club, COROS 36:58

6M ago36:58

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On this week’s episode we have Lloyd Kempson talking shop with COROS professional athlete and OG ON Athletics Club member Joe Klecker. Head over to view the full range of COROS products here: https://coros.com We deep dive into the tech Coros brings into his athletics career including the newest version of the heart rate monitor worn on the arm, th…

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The Scandinavian method with Joel Ibler Lillesø 1:06:00

6M ago1:06:00

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On today's episode I am joined by European U20 champion Joel Ibler Lillesø. We talk his training, life outside of running, his plans for the 2024 season and much more. How you can support our sponsors ⬇️ Pillar Performance: PILLAR is a sports micronutrition company, who have developed products that intersect between pharmaceutical intervention & sp…

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Aaron McCall: Under Control(ish) 57:00

6M ago57:00

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In this BONUS episode, marketing and communications professional, Lindsay Dow, turns the tables to put our host, Aaron McCall (graphic designer, artist, podcaster, Bad Idea Social Club), on the other side of the interview. Aaron shares his story with Lindsay as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity, leaving behind a steady paychec…

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ON Running are taking over 1:16:58

6M ago1:16:58

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Lloyd Kempson - https://www.instagram.com/lloydkempson Alfie Manthorpe - https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe Episode Highlights: Welcome back to the show brought to you by PILLAR PERFORMANCE hosts Lloyd Kempson and Alfie Manthorpe catch up after an insane week of athletics including the BU meet where we saw multiple sub-13:00 performances in t…

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