Hey guys! If you miss the longer Well Far shows, we have a great podcast to recommend for you today! The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are welcome, from passionate regulars, to runners who struggle themselves to get out the door, and everyone in between.  The hosts are the brilliant Erin Azar who became a TikTok sensation when she documented her running journey and Ayo Akinwolere, a broadcaster and world record-breaking swimme ..read more

This week we’re counting down to Well Far season 4 with daily tips and advice....Today on Well Far Daily you’re going to hear from writer, activist, television presenter and model Katie Piper on the realities of achieving her goals and why she refuses to feel downbeat if her path to personal glory includes some stumbling blocks. This clip is from Season one of Well Far. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Whether you are just starting out, or here to PB, Well Far is the weekly running podcast to help you to go the distance. I’m your host Amy Lane - author, runner, and health editor - and the show is powered by inspiring runners alongside world leading fitness experts. If you have your sights set on crushing a running goal then subscribe to the pod to get off to a strong start. And if you want someone to train with, well, you’ve got me. I recently took a break from pounding the pavements to have my first baby. But now, after a few months of rest and rehab I’m ready to pick up the pace once more ..read more

In the second episode of our mini-series, we’re talking about the power of the pelvic floor. It’s thought that up to 30% of UK women are affected by pelvic floor problems with some experts calling it a silent epidemic. And it’s not just a mother’s or mum-to-be’s problem, although, pregnancy does bring its own set of strains and this life change is normally what puts pelvic health on a runner’s radar. To talk about why runners of all ages and life stages should be training their pelvic floor as much as any other muscle on their workout plan I’ve recruited Elizabeth Davies (fitness coach), Amal ..read more

This week we are lifting the lid on eating disorders and disordered eating within the running community. Amy opens up about her own personal struggles with an eating disorder by reading a chapter from her book, detailing her journey. Followed by a discussion with Dr Bryony Bamford, a consultant clinical psychologist who has been working with eating disorders for over 15 years, on this complicated and sensitive topic. Please be aware that you could find this episode triggering and it’s important to note that no two eating disorders are the same. If you are , still recovering you should seek spe ..read more

Thanks for staying with us while we had a little break last week. Today’s episode is well worth the wait. This week we're taking a deep dive into that topic of how female hormones can affect our running. Because although running is there to be enjoyed at any age and life stage, understanding how to tailor our training to suit our life stage, and current hormone levels will help us women truly enjoy the physical and psychological boons of running. Today we tackle some big questions: Should we be doing the same in our twenties as our seventies? How does menopause and perimenopause affect our tra ..read more

The run chats are back! This week we hear form ultra marathon runner, treadmill champion and ball of energy Amy Hughes. Together the Amy’s discuss how running has brought Hughes fitness fame, charity fortune and a reason to exercise. Having not been interested in sports at school we learn of Amy’s running beginnings as well as what keeps her going in the face of online criticism and negativity voices and how her humble running beginnings have led to her most recent achievement; having just finished running for 26 hours straight raising money for the NHS. Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ ..read more

Today, rather than focusing on the nuts and bolts of running, Amy talks with presenter, model, runner and all round delightful person Shareefa J about the need for much better inclusivity and diversity in running. We often talk about smashing notions of 'a real runner' and today Shareefa talks us through how she motivates herself to get out the door when confidence is low and how she shows the world that there is no single type of runner. We discuss her many impressive running endeavours including running in her underwear, and how she dealt with training when ..read more

Your cooldown is an integral part of training and one runners often overlook. This 10 minute stretch is the perfect accompaniment to any running session. It's a standing session so great after an outdoor run and perfect to tack onto the end of any training sessions and runs. Join Amy Lane on Instagram: @wellness_ed #wellfar For your 30 day free trial head to https://aurofit.co using discount code: WELLFAR (will also work lower case). You get 30 days for free plus 20% off once your trial expires. To vote for Well Far to win the Listener’s Choice Awards, please visit: https://www.britishpodcast ..read more

The questions the Well far crew have asked this week is: “During lockdown I'm struggling to concentrate on my work and so everything is taking longer than normal, which is leaving little time for running. How can I feel more organised and stop canceling my runs?” Helping us get to the bottom of making time to run when life and to-do lists feel overwhelming, is the brilliant Dr Sabina Brennan, health psychologist, neuroscientist, author, and host of the super brain podcast. But first, an update form me just before I set out on a run myself! To hear more from Sabina check our her Super Br ..read more