A Runner’s Life

#101 - Trail Blazers (Live at Maverick Race)

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The First Mile Always Lies returns with another special collaboration with the big run podcast. Myself and Danny Easton recorded live at Meopham, Grav...

#100 - Mary Cain on changing the narrative within sport

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 100 I speak with Mary Cain, who is a professional runner and founder of the nonprofit and professional running team, Atalanta NYC...

How to reframe an unhealthy narrative whilst running - a runner’s life unfiltered

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This series is a straight to the point view of my thoughts in my training journey. In this first episode I shared some things that would have saved me...

#99 - Ron Romano - Running 60 miles on his 60th birthday

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 99, I speak with my friend Ron. He works in health care technology, but is a dedicated athlete. More recently he ran multiple marathons to ...

#98 - The First Mile Always Lies: What does the future of crew running look like?

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does the future of crew running look like? Welcome back to a runner’s life podcast. For episode 98 we’re switching things up. Today’s episo...

#97 - Tommie Runz - From sobriety to a Boston Qualifier marathon runner

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 97, I speak with Tommie. He is the Owner of Chip Time Running. A host of The RUN EAT SLEEP Show. We discuss his history with running, his j...

#96 - Julia Chase-Brand - The first U.S. woman to officially finish a major road running race

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 96, I speak with Julia Chase-Brand a true pioneer of U.S. running. So let’s go back. In 1960, women weren't allowed in races longer than ...

#95 - Alison Staples on the positive influence of running

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 95, I speak with Alison Staples, who is a Baltimore native. She starting running aged 31. Dared by a friend, her very first race was the Ba...

#94 - How running reveals our strengths with Coach Alli

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 94, I speak with Coach Alli who is a certified running coach based in NYC. Prior to moving into fitness she spent 6 years as a corporate pr...

#93 - How to fuel your marathon training with Tom Hollis (Registered Dietitian)

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 93, I speak with Tom Hollis who is a Registered Dietitian specialising in intensive care and endurance sport, he is an experienced practiti...

#92 - Kevin Quinn from heart surgery to 2:22 marathon, coaching, and pacing the Olympic marathon trails

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 92, I speak with Kevin Quinn, a father of three. A 2.22.12 marathon runner and head coach at Team Real Runners. Kevin was one of the pacers...

#91 - Fly Bizzy (Yusuf Bizimana) on the process of working to be the best

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In episode 91, I speak with Yusuf Bizimana aka Fly Bizzy. He is currently running at the university of Texas for their track and field team and is doi...

#90 - Maggie Guterl, an elite Ultrarunner’s life

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation with is with elite Ultrarunner Maggie Guterl aka "Maggatron". Guterl is also known for becoming the first female to win at Big’s B...

#89 - Steph Davies and Aoife Cooke on qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a fan of the sport, I was excited to speak with the following two athletes. Steph Davies won the British Olympic marathon trials and qualified for ...

#88 - Jon Hilling on earning a London marathon championship place

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Jon Hilling, a runner and at the time of the interview is a nutrition student. We dive into some things that work for him wh...

#87 - Nathan Martin on setting a marathon PR and breaking a national record

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Nathan Martin, who ran 2:11:05 at the Marathon Project in December 20 2020. Not only was this a PR but Nathan broke Herm Atk...

#86 - Amy Haas on running across the USA, 13.1 miles at a time

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Amy Haas who ran her first half marathon in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. She ran with purpose and with passion, in memory of h...

#85 - Troy Busot on running, entrepreneurship, self development, and the importance of catharsis

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Once you feel that catharsis, once you have that lightbulb moment, once you feel what it’s like to actually live a little bit... In general the m...

#84 - Chris Mosier - The Man Who Changed The Olympics and Steered a Social Shift

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not often that I get the privilege of speaking to someone who is the first in their field and blazing a trail for others to follow. In this con...

#83 - How to strengthen your training cycle mindset with Psychologist Joanna Rodriguez

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The race we train for is important, but a significant amount of time, preparation and energy goes into the training for the race itself, not just phys...

#82 - Nick Bester on how to turn a set-back into a set-up, and run a sub 2.30 marathon

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Nick Bester, who is a sub 2:30 marathoner and a running coach. We speak about: What a runner’s life means to him. How h...

#81 - Amanda Brooks on how runner's can enjoy their running

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Amanda Brooks, who is a runner, author, journalist, certified running coach and personal trainer. We speak about: What run...

#80 - Joseph Gray on how to channel your potential and be your best as a runner

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was an honour to speak with elite runner Joseph Gray in Episode 59. In this special episode we speak about: What a runner’s life means to him ...

#79 - Naomi Mitchell from a recreational runner to training for the Olympic marathon trials

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Naomi Mitchell, who works as a chartered accountant, and concurrently is preparing for the GB Olympic marathon trials. She w...

#78 - Anne Maher on being a working parent whilst training to run a marathon PR

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Anne Maher, a working mom of two. She ran a Boston qualifying 3:28 in her first marathon, and ran a 2:53 marathon in 2020. I...

#77 - Haroon Mota on growing through adversity and being of service in the community

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Haroon Mota, who is an adventure and thrill seeking fundraising expert heading Penny Appeal’s Challenge Events Programme. ...

#76 - Andy Raynor on progress. From 3:54 to a 2:44 marathon and beyond

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Andy Raynor aka FOD Runner, he started running from the 1st January 2015, and is now a keen runner who enjoys running the tr...

#75 - How to train for a London marathon championship place and beyond - Ft Coach John

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Tracksmith, a brand which actively represents and supports the development of a runner’s life in the running community....

#74 - Charlie Dark on how to live your life with purpose

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is sponsored by Tracksmith, a brand which actively represents and supports the development of a runner’s life in the running community....

#73 - Liubov Lomonosova on resilience. From a sedentary life to sub elite runner

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Liubov was not a runner before moving to the US. She started running to help lose weight. But running became an integral part of her life. She went fr...

#72 - Simon Freeman on Why We Run

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Simon Freeman who is Co-founder of the running magazine Like the Wind. We discuss: What does a runner’s life mean to him...

#71 - How to run smarter with Dr Gavin McClean

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Dr. Gavin McClean a Sport Scientist, Researcher, Exercise Physiologist, and the founder of Running Smarter. This conversatio...

#70 - Carly Spataro: Focusing on what matters in life and running

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation with Carly we discuss: Breaking a sub 3 hour marathon; How running helps her physical and mental well-being; How she manages...

#69 - Strengthen your mindset for optimal running, with Psychologist Joanna Rodriguez

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation we discuss: How to clarify your running why; How to shift your perspective, in challenging moments; The importance of develo...

#68 - Emmanuel Ovola: Running a sub 3 marathon, and the life lessons from running

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“Life is for living.” Emmanuel Ovola The zest and curiosity for life and running is summed up in this quote from the conversation with Emmanuel. K...

#67 - Alison Feller: Reflecting on 2020

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with Alison Feller who is the host of Ali on the Run Show. Which is an inspiration for my podcast. She’s also a dancer, writ...

#66 - Tawny Bybee

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with runner Tawny Bybee, who has been targeting a US Olympic Trials Qualifier place. Her Instagram profile was the inspiration fo...

#65 - Run Grateful with Mark White

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I speak with social entrepreneur Mark White who is leading the Run Grateful initiative to combine gratitude and movement. We dive into...

#64 - Mario Fraioli

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with athlete, coach, journalist, podcaster Mario Fraioli. This was recorded shortly after the 2020 London marathon. Mario’s hos...

#63 - Seth James DeMoor

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with elite runner Seth James DeMoor. He’s an incredible athlete. He’s a 2:23 marathoner and has only competed in two of them....

#62 - Sub 3 marathon, ask me or Coach John anything episode

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 tries to run sub 3 in 2019, finishing in 3:05, 3:01 & 3:00:19. I ran a sub 3 marathon finishing in 2:56:19 at the 2020 Dorney Lake Maratho...

#61 -Running Whilst Female: Andy Dixon (4/4)

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss harassment of females whilst running, in the four following conversations with: Heather Campbell @yogaandrunning Cat Roberts @cattherunne...

#61 -Running Whilst Female: Kim Clark (3/4)

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss harassment of females whilst running, in the four following conversations with: Heather Campbell @yogaandrunning Cat Roberts @cattherunne...

#61 -Running Whilst Female: Cat Roberts (2/4)

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss harassment of females whilst running, in the four following conversations with: Heather Campbell @yogaandrunning Cat Roberts @cattherunne...

#61 -Running Whilst Female: Heather Campbell (1/4)

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I discuss harassment of females whilst running, in the four following conversations with: Heather Campbell @yogaandrunning Cat Roberts @cattherunne...

#60 - Diverse We Run Panel: Thriving & Wellness as a BIPOC Runner

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Panel discussion on mental health as a BIPOC runner in 2020 hosted by Carolyn Su and Marcus Brown. The aim for this discussion was to give a plat...

#59 - Joseph Gray

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with arguably the greatest male mountain runner of all time Joseph Gray. Joseph won the World Mountain Running Championships in 2...

#58 - Not Another Runner’s Life (October 2020)

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Myself and Natalie @notanotherrunner are bringing you a mash-up of our podcasts, Not Another Runner and A Runner’s Life, and we will be bringing you...

#57 - Leon Cerrone

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with cyclist, and runner Leon Cerrone who was on the cover of the Runner’s World U.K. May 2019 magazine. We had an open convers...

#56 - Sabrina Pace-Humphreys

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys who was on the cover of the Runner’s World (RW) U.K. October 2020 magazine. She is an m...

#55 - 2:56 Marathon debrief - Ft. Coach John

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 tries to run sub 3 in 2019, finishing in 3:05, 3:01 & 3:00:19. I ran a sub 3 marathon finishing in 2:56:19 at the 2020 Dorney Lake Maratho...

#54 - I ran a sub 3 hour marathon

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 3 tries to run sub 3 in 2019, finishing in 3:05, 3:01 & 3:00:19. I ran a sub 3 marathon finishing in 2:56:19 at the 2020 Dorney Lake Maratho...

#53 - Phil Beastall

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Phil Beastall, who has been a runner since 2010. His greatest achievement being 30:03 for 10k in 2017. Since then he has bee...

#52 - Sub 3 hour marathon attempt: 1 week before

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded a week before I run the Dorney Lake marathon Oct 4 (and using the result for my virtual London marathon) and I’m targeting a sub 3 hour mar...

#51 - How to Safely Run With Your Dog

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi Bye Svartangen is a Animal Muscle Therapist and Natural Medicine Practitioner. She also teaches, hosts workshops in this field. Since 2012 she h...

#50 - Patti Catalano Dillon

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This special 50th episode is with Patti Catalano Dillon who is a Native American, and a former World and American record holder for long distance road...

#49 - Lee Ryan

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Father, Husband, Runner, Coach 5 x Guinness world record breaker, and Adidas Captain Lee Ryan. We speak about parenting, the...

#48 - Natalie Mitchell

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Natalie Mitchell, who is a Los Angeles based running coach, 12 time marathoner (3:05 PR), writer and mom to three active kid...

#47 - Ben Parkes

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with athlete, coach and creator Ben Parkes. We dive into how he started running marathons. Aged 18 he got a ballot place for the...

#46 - Jon Baguley

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with runner Jon Baguley, who recently relocated to Switzerland, and can often be found out on the mountain trails. Having been in...

#45 - Anna Oloyede

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation I speak with Anna Oloyede who recently finished university. She is a graphic designer, athlete, and model. We dive into how she s...

#44 - Jack Schofield

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation I speak with Jack Schofield who is a photographer, Ironman and 3x Kona qualifier. He is a fellow INTJ (Myers-Briggs) personality ...

#43 - Kimberly Clark

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with runner Kimberly Clark who works as a commercial real estate broker. She has built up a large community on instagram, sharing...

#42 - Mark Hatton

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Mark Hatton a 3:01:09 marathon runner who is on the path to complete the 6 world marathon majors. He also GB age group triat...

#41 - The London Marathon announcement reaction episode

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I speak with fellow six star marathon major finisher Ron Romano, and we discuss our thoughts following the announcement of the confirmed format of the...

#40 - Christoph Neumayer

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Christoph Neumayer a 2:51:52 marathon runner who is on the path to complete the 6 world marathon majors all under three hour...

#39 - Jessica Reyes

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Jessica Reyes, who is a runner, and Head Coach of Team Sugar Runs, which she started to connect with the running community. ...

#38 - Not Another Runner’s Life (July 2020)

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Myself and Natalie @notanotherrunner are bringing you a mash-up of our podcasts, Not Another Runner and A Runner’s Life, and we will be bringing you...

#37 - What the Sub 90 minute half marathon requires - Ft. Coach Jake Lowe

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with runner, coach and motivator Jake Lowe, and we talk about the goal to achieve a sub 90 minute half marathon. Even if sub 90 i...

#36 - Marcus Brown interviewed by Liz Warner

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation the tables are turned, Liz Warner @runtoreach guest from episode #14 hosts the show and interviews me. We discuss my running jo...

#35 - Paul Navesey

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Paul Navesey, who is a runner, coach and personal trainer. He went from British 100km Champion, to representing England at t...

#34 - Sam Lloyd-Perks

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Sam who is originally from the West Midlands of England from the town of Kidderminster but joined TeamThie back in 2015 duri...

#33 - Nell Rojas

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is Nell Rojas, who is an American professional long-distance runner, coach, business owner, triathlete and winner of the 2019 Grandm...

#32 - Jonathan Barr

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Jonathan Barr, we talk about: Experiences as a 2x testicular cancer survivor. The importance of family, including his wif...

#31 - Running the six world marathon majors (2/2)

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this two part conversation (2/2) with friend and fellow six star marathon major finisher Ron Romano, we give advice and share some of our favourite...

#31 - Running the six world marathon majors (1/2)

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this two part conversation (1/2) with friend and fellow six star marathon major finisher Ron Romano, we give advice and share some of our favourite...

#30 - Sha Hussain

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Sha Hussain, Founder of Be More You and The Wellness Movement. We talked about the following: How Sha started running and ...

#29 - Lloyd Kempson

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with full-time athlete Lloyd Kempson, with a 5000m (5K) PR of 14:31. He is working towards breaking the 14 minute barrier. Lloyd ...

#28 - How to fuel a sub 3 hour marathon

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the conversation with Tobias Christensson Head of Nutrition at Maurten, I’ll be discussing how you can fuel a sub 3 hour marathon using Maur...

#27 - Reena Aggarwal

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Doctor, researcher and marathoner Reena Aggarwal who is aiming to complete the six World Marathon Majors. Whilst she ran in ...

#26 - Eleanor Whyman-Davis

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Doctor and elite international runner Eleanor Whyman-Davis, who is coached by double Olympian Helen Clitheroe. In 2019 she f...

#25 - Kylie Jane

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with marathoner Kylie Jane. She is a working mother of two, we talk about how she balances motherhood, family life and training t...

#24 - Lee Grantham

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with elite runner Lee Grantham who was coached at school by the U.K. fell running legend, Andy Trigg the winner of numerous fell ...

#23 - What the Sub 3 hour marathon requires - Ft. Coach John

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I welcome back my running coach John Starrett to talk about what the sub 3 marathon requires.   In episode #1 we spoke about...

#22 - Russell Bentley

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with Russell Bentley, he started track running, and was coached by the legendary Frank Horwill MBE, the renowned UK middle distan...

#21 - Gill Bland

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with sub 3 hour marathoner Gill Bland, who ran her first marathon in Mablethorpe in 2011, her husband and Gill decided they wante...

#20 - Jan Corcoran

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with sub 3 hour marathoner Jan Corcoran, who started running marathons back in 2015 and completed her first marathon in that same...

#19 - David Wyeth

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation is with marathoner David Wyeth, who started running marathons in adulthood. What comes across is his focus and diligence which he us...

#18 - Knox Robinson

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Knox Robinson ran competitively at Wake Forest before moving to New York to work in music, where he managed indie artists and served as editor-in-chie...

#17 - The Runner’s Identity

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having a strong identity as a runner, in and of itself, isn’t a negative trait. In fact, it‘s an advantage when we are healthy and running well be...

#16 - Alison Désir

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alison's nickname is Powdered Feet, which comes from the Haitian Kreyol, that describes a person so active that you never see them, just the footprint...

#15 - Race directors - How are they navigating CV19?

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As runners, we‘re feeling a range of different emotions as races are postponed or cancelled. This episode aims to give an insight into what race d...

#14 - Liz Warner, Run to Reach - 30 Marathons before turning 30 to support NGOs that empower women

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Runner and philanthropist Liz Warner is running 30 international marathons, before turning 30 in June 2020. She plans to cover 786 miles, and raise $1...

#13 - Hugh Brasher, Event Director of London Marathon Events

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Virgin Money London Marathon (VMLM) is the biggest one day charity event in the world, in 2019 it raised £66m. Since it’s inception in 1981 ov...

#12 - Aoife Cooke, Irish National Marathon Champion, 2:32:34

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aoife Cooke had a promising junior Cross Country career that brought her to Arkansas Tech on a scholarship. She initially had success at college, but...

#11 - Karina Junker, Hollywood Actress & 18 time Marathoner and Pacer

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karina Junker is best known as a succesful actress and one of Hollywood's most sought-after voice-over artists. She is graduate of Columbia University...

#10 - Heidi Bye Svartangen, Ultra Runner, Entrepreneur, Mum, Healthcare Professional, Race Director

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi’s running mantra is to enjoy the journey, and to live life as the great adventure that it is. She has a super positive and optimistic outlook...

#9 - How you can run more efficiently, with Coach Mike Antoniades

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Antoniades is the founder & Director of The Running & Movement School. In this conversation we dive into why he started the business. Mike’s pa...

#8 - Winthrope Wellington, 2:43 Marathoner

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Winthrope @throp ran a 2:43 marathon PB at the 2019 Boston Marathon. He’s also recorded a half marathon PB of 1:19 and run a 17:06 5k. In this conve...

#7 - Amritpal Ghatora, 2:51 Marathoner & Six Star Finisher

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As of April 2020 there’s a total of 6,611 Abbotts six star world marathon major finishers, there’s 667 finishers from the UK, I earned it in 2018 ...