We talk to Martin about his approach to running and how that's changed over the years, His coaching mindset, and how he tries to do himself out of a job as a coach, and how he applies that same mindset to leadership of the charity he founded; Stormbreak. From the pursuit of seconds in his youth to a focus on the joy of distance running in later years, Martin reflects on the transformative power of running and how his outlook on competition has matured over time.

We speak to Zoe Doyle, Masters athlete and middle-distance running sensation. Zoe discusses her late start in the world of professional running and her awe-inspiring achievements since then, including double masters world titles in the 1500m and 3k in 2019. Since we spoke to her she’s also gone on to win double gold medals at the European Masters in the 800 and 1500.

But Zoe's story isn't just about medals and glory as she shares about overcoming health issues, self-limiting beliefs, and cultivating self-compassion to reshape her mindset. She takes us through the highs and lows of her athletic career, where she grappled with the realisation that she could have been world-class if she'd started earlier, as well as balancing family responsibilities as a mum-of-three with her athletic pursuits.

Dan Jarvis, MP for Barnsley Central and Shadow Security Minister shares insights on the challenges of front bench politics and his unwavering commitment to running, even during the busiest of times.

Dan recounts his experiences as a former soldier, including his deployment to the Helmand province in 2007. As Dan shares his journey, we explore the enduring impact of these experiences on his values and perspective. From the lessons of leadership, integrity, and maintaining morale in the military to translating those principles into the political arena, Dan underlines the importance of staying connected with the community while working in politics.

Building the confidence and belief to conquer the world

We sit down with British World Triathlon Series champion, Beth Potter. Beth's remarkable journey from a successful track athlete and physics teacher to a world-class triathlete is a tale of inspiration and resilience. She shares the challenges of transitioning to triathlon, including financial uncertainty and self-doubt in swimming, biking, and running.

Self belief, consistency and discipline are at the heart of Beth's approach to training and racing. Currently ranked #1 in the world, Beth looks ahead to the Paris Olympics with excitement whilst remains steadfast in her commitment to taking one step at a time on her remarkable journey.

Whether you're a seasoned runner, don't run at all, or simply someone looking to learn and grow in all areas of life, we think you're going to love the new season of this podcast. Welcome back to season 2 of the RunAlive Podcast, where we explore the relationship between running, coaching and personal growth.

“If you get knocked over, get up again, that's a good starting point… but the true essence of resilience is: how do I do it different and better?”

Many of us think about resilience through the lens of grit and tenacity to keep going. Speaking candidly about his struggles with his mental health and working through a toxic relationship with running, our guest this week, Rohan Kallicharan, pushes us to find a new perspective on how we reframe and rethink our problems.

“Bravery is not not feeling scared. Bravery is feeling scared and doing it anyway.”

Considering a big life overhaul but need some motivation to make it happen? Our guest this week knows exactly what it means to step out of the successful and familiar to embark on something scary and brand new.

Borderline obsessed with running? We've all been there - including our guest this week: Matt Guilder. Matt is a trainee vicar from Lancashire, and a keen (fast!) amateur runner. In this episode we talk to Matt about how he checks out people's shoes before their faces, random shot put records on power of 10, the infamous Shropshire Country Steeplechase Championships of 2017, and the potential marginal gains of beetroot juice. We also talk to him about how a running routine helps with anxiety, and how he’s really had to work to get that in the right place.

What does it look like to build a team that you really trust? And how do you do that when you can't possibly know everything, and you have to lead from a place of weakness? We speak to iron distance triathlete Laura Siddall about the importance of building a team that can help you achieve to your best.

We speak to elite physio and coach Alex O'Gorman about the practice of learning in the service of others, and how having someone else as the focus of what you're learning and improving yourself can can give you so much drive and satisfaction.

We talk to elite ultra runner and environmental activist Damian Hall and catch up with him about his epic run at the Barkley Marathons, where he completed 4 out of 5 loops - one of only 19 people ever to do so.

We talk about what makes him come alive, and how he made huge changes to his life since becoming aware of the extent and urgency of the climate crisis.

Welcome to the RunAlive Podcast - the podcast that explores the relationship between running, coaching and personal growth. We're really excited for this first season and the interviews we've got lined up. In this teaser Ed and Gary introduce themselves, and talk about why they've made this podcast and what they are excited about for the first season.