In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Nick Butter as he shares the story behind his passion for running, starting with a childhood marathon participation that sparked his enduring love for the sport. Butter discusses how running served as therapy, an antidote to city life, and eventually evolved into performances in marathons around the world. He details pivotal moments and meetings that shifted his perspective, particularly his participation in the Marathon Des Sables, which led to the ambitious goal of running a marathon in every country. This experience not only changed his life but a ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Steve Parry, a former Olympic swimmer turned entrepreneur. The discussion traverses Steve's unconventional entry into swimming after a childhood incident, his experiences competing against Michael Phelps, and his humble beginnings which led to an Olympic medal win. Steve shares insights on the significance of goal setting, both in sports and in business, and reflects on the learning opportunities that come from embracing personal development. The conversation also delves into Steve's entrepreneurial ventures aimed at improving access to swimming less ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Nick Kershaw, founder of Impact Marathons. The conversation includes details about the origin and evolution of their community-driven marathon events. Initially working in finance, Nick sought a meaningful way to contribute to projects in Uganda, leading to the concept of Impact Marathons. These events combine marathon running with impactful community projects, such as building a water pipeline in Nepal or supporting youth leaders in Guatemala. Impact Marathons aim to create sustainable social impact, fostering a deep connection between participants ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Nick Kershaw, founder of Impact Marathons. The conversation includes details about the origin and evolution of their community-driven marathon events. Initially working in finance, Nick sought a meaningful way to contribute to projects in Uganda, leading to the concept of Impact Marathons. These events combine marathon running with impactful community projects, such as building a water pipeline in Nepal or supporting youth leaders in Guatemala. Impact Marathons aim to create sustainable social impact, fostering a deep connection between participants ..read more

In this episode, Charlie Reading is interviewed by co-host Claire Fudge. Charlie shares his personal and professional journey from a farmer's son to a successful financial planner and finally to a business coach with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and goal setting. Charlie recounts pivotal moments that shaped his career trajectory, starting with the inspiration he received from his uncle Bill, which led him to value independence and the ability to set his own rules in business. He discusses his transition away from the financial sector's commission-driven environment to establ ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Claire Danson as shares her journey of recovering from a devastating accident to becoming an inspirational para athlete. Claire was involved in a tragic accident that left her paralyzed, however, determined and relentless in her approach, she treated her therapy and recovery sessions with the same discipline as her prior triathlon training. She describes the importance of understanding and accepting the new reality, fostering a positive mindset, harnessing the power of routine, and celebrating small achievements. Claire shares her post-recovery sport ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome professional triathlete India Lee to discuss her journey from a shy childhood and her aversion to drama classes, to endurance sports and beyond. Indie earned a scholarship for competitive athletics in the U.S.   Discussing the intense yet enriching experience of college sports and its impact on young athletes, Indie sheds light on the different cultures of sports in the UK and the U.S. After experimenting with short and middle-distance triathlon, she has now moved on to the long course triathlons. Indie shares exciting insights from her time in ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Sebastien Bellin, a former professional basketball player recounts his journey from global traveller with his parents, to sports as a means of cultural immersion, to eventually becoming deeply invested in the sports industry. Sebastien shares the story of his near-fatal encounter with a bombing at Brussels airport, where he was severely injured and nearly lost both his legs. Despite these challenges, he managed to maintain consciousness long enough to stay alive due to his high glucose levels from enjoying pasta carbonara the night before the traged ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome ultra marathon runner, Sophie Power, as she shares her unique experiences around pregnancy and racing. Sophie caught the world's attention when a photo of her breastfeeding during the UTMB race went viral. She explains the story behind the photo, revealing the roadblocks she faced from race organisers due to her pregnancy and the subsequent impact on her decision to run the UTMB race with her three-month-old baby. Additionally, Sophie discusses the stigmas and barriers women face in sports and as mothers, her advocacy work like she races, her struggl ..read more

In this episode, Charlie and Claire welcome Joe De Sena, founder and CEO of Spartan and obstacle racing pro, to discuss the importance of resilience in life, sports, and business. Joe shares his personal journey to resilience, instilled during his upbringing in a challenging neighbourhood and reinforced with practices including yoga, meditation, and regular physical training. He shares his innovative tactics for instilling resilience in his own family, which include extreme measures like hiring a personal Kung Fu master. Joe explains how his company Spartan has managed through the COVID-19 pa ..read more