Well Far Daily

Warm-ups and Running Economy

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Saturday which must mean one thing..parkrun! Former parkrun champion Charlotte Arter shares her warm up tips and explains the term ‘running e...

Running With a PT

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Watson has been running for over 10 years and has done many London marathons. However, there was a time in Charlie’s life when she hired a P...

Stop Obsessing Over Macros

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When does counting your macros actually start to become a hindrance? Gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi explains… To listen to the full episode, ...

Building Up to a Half Marathon

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip, Amy goes for a run with presenter and broadcaster Laura Whitmore, who details how she went from a casual runner to smashing half-maratho...

Improving Performance Through Feedback

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

‘If we all ran PB’s everyday, we’d all be record holders’. Today’s clip comes from Mental Performance Expert Andy Cohen Wray. Andy emphasise...

Overcoming 'Gymtimidation'

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cross-trainer Niko Algieri is here with some great tips on how to find confidence if you’re new to the gym. To listen to the full episode, plea...

What Impacts A Marathon Time?

21 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s clip comes courtesy of a run chat with broadcaster and fellow running podcaster Jenni Falconer. At the time of recording, Jenni was about to...

Having the Right Form on a Treadmill

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“We fail from the head to the toes when we run”. These are the words of indoor running coach David Siik, who tells us how to prevent our form from...

Giving Time To Mental Performance

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know running is as much about overcoming mental challenges as it is physical challenges, but how do we train for that? Mental Performance Psycholog...

Variety in Resistance Training

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Niko Algieri supplies today’s clip and it concerns all things resistance training: what it is, the different forms it takes and why it’s key for r...

Gut Symptoms in Endurance Runners

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a correlation between endurance runners and suffering from gut symptoms, but why is this the case? Gut health expert Dr Megan Rossi explains...

Pelvic Floor Health

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having a weaker pelvic floor can make us more susceptible to issues like prolapsing and incontinence. Often these symptoms are associated with childbi...

Fitness Is Not a Destination

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social media is saturated with fitness posts about ‘12 week transformations’ or ‘losing belly fat fast’, so it’s understandable that we can ...

Training Different Planes of Motion

14 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hopping on and off of pavements, swerving people and avoiding dog mess, there are lots of hazards when we run in public. Niko Algieri explains why tra...

The Relationship Between Gut Health and Exercise

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently there’s been a lot of interest in how eating can affect the microbes in our gut, but can exercise do similar? Dr Megan Rossi explains…&nb...

Controlling Your Emotions on Race Day

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever run a competitive race you’ll be familiar with the mixture of emotions you feel on the startline, some helpful, others not so helpf...

Understanding and Preventing Period Loss While Running

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your period is commonly referred to as the 6th vital sign. So why do some women lose them when training intensely? Listen to today’s clip with Dr An...

The Different Layers of Your Abs

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Transverse Abdominis, Rectus Abdominis, Internal and External Obliques, 4 different parts of our anatomy that we treat as one- our Abs! Today, PT Shon...

How To Run Your 5K Faster: Advice From an Expert Runner

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Parkrun champion Charlotte Arter is on hand with some suggestions of how to run your 5k faster, it’s all about variety! Clip from: S02E09 ...

The Benefits of Indoor Running

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Siik explains some of the benefits of running indoors, you never know it might even make you look a little younger! Clip from: S02E07To lis...

HRV

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I’m going to introduce you to something called HRV, a really useful tool to understand how stressed your body is. It’s really useful for kn...

Preventing Injury

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that about 50 to 75% of all running injuries happen from doing too much too soon? Today, sport physio Bradley Scanes explains why the 10%...

Mind Over Matter

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often when you're running it's not your legs that holds you back, it's your mind. Today's clip comes courtesy of Susie Chan, she's here to help if you...

Bryony Gordon: Race for Body Positivity

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip taken from a run-chat with author, journalist and campaigner, Bryony Gordon, we hear her motivation behind running the London Marathon an...

Fancy Running Alongside Dame Kelly Holmes?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elite athlete and Olympian Dame Kelly Holmes is known for her running on the world stage. You may be surprised to know Kelly also adores running in he...

The Benefits of Plant Power

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The environmental impact of producing meat has prompted many of us to reduce our intake. A whole load of elite athletes are doing the same but with pe...

Why We Should Interval Train

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interval training is well publicised as being excellent for improving our fitness, but why is that the case? PT Anthony Fletcher discusses the merits ...

Restoring Calm

31 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Mind Medic' Sarah Vohra talks to Amy about a simple system she uses to restore a sense of calm when life gets overwhelming! Hosted on Acast. See ...

The Power of Perspective

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emily Keir is an avid runner and half of fitness duo 'Twice The Health'. In today's clip, Emily discusses the psychological benefits of breaking a run...

Finding Calm Amongst the Chaos

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip we hear Amy discuss her experience of running the Paris marathon! Amy shares the tips she employed to calm her nerves and hush the negati...

Stats!

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tech aficionado Kieran Alger is back to discuss which stats you should be looking at to improve your performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Reclaiming Your Time

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adrienne Herbert is an author and hosts the podcast 'Power Hour'. She's determined that people get everything out of their time, giving us tips on how...

Utilising Visualisations

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Visualisations are the key to some athletes success. But what are they and how can we do them? Listen to the Mind Medic Sarah Vohra discuss how we can...

Run Chat With Bryony Gordon

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we hear from Bryony Gordon. Bryony reflects on how running has helped her overcome her mental health struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Kelly Holmes' Marathon Experience

24 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amy goes on a run with the tour de force that is Dame Kelly Holmes, who shares her insight into running a marathon.Clip from: S01E16 To listen to...

Understanding Injury

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony 'Fletch' Fletcher joins Amy to talk about the importance of biomechanics and how looking after the small stuff makes a big difference. Hosted ...

Mentally Preparing for a Race

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip, Amy is joined by one half of 'Twice The Health', Emily Keir. Emily discusses what your mindset should be before and during a race- mind ...

Where To Start?

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, you’re going to hear from Luke Worthington, a qualified sports scientist, massage therapist and former athlete himself. One thing you'll ofte...

Pacing Tips

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's clip we speak to serial marathon runner, Camilla Langlands! Camilla is also a pro race pacer, so she details how to practice pacing in trai...

Iron Deficiency and Female Running

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's clip see's us chat to the brilliant research scientist Georgie Bruinvels! Georgie explains how hormones can impact performance and fitness. Ju...

What Makes a Good Sport Watch

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's clip we hear from tech guru Kieran Alger. Kieran suggests the important qualities to look for in a sport watch, he also shares which watch ...

The Importance of Gut Health

17 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s important to understand and maintain our health and our gut is no exception. Dr Megan Rossi is queen of all things gut health and today she det...

How to Set Realistic Running Goals

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever set huge running goals like a marathon but struggle to know where to start? If that’s you, today's clip with mental performance scientis...

Why Runners Should Cross-Train

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This clip sees cross-training enthusiast Niko Algieri demonstrate the importance of training all your different movement patterns to improve your runn...

Matching Exercise to Your Menstrual Cycle

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The advice today comes from ‘The Gynae Geek’ Dr Anita Mitra. Anita explains the relationship between the menstrual cycle and athletic performance,...

WHOOP: The Final Update

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another segment of Well Far Daily courtesy of WHOOP. Today’s episode see’s Amy check in with a final update on her progress.Listeners o...

How To Use Incline on a Treadmill

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the main benefits of using a treadmill is that you can run to a specific incline. This can have great benefits for your knees, but too much inc...

Training Routine of an Elite Runner

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s clip comes courtesy of parkrun champion Charlotte Arter. Charlotte shares her gym plan, her favourite exercises and tips on how to stick to ...

Buying Superfood on a Budget

10 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a common misconception that you can’t buy superfoods on a budget, but that’s not necessarily the case. Dr Megan Rossi gives some great s...

The Benefits of Barefoot Running

09 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You’ll often find Christopher McDougall running barefoot with his donkey Sherman near his farm in rural Pennsylvania. Christopher discusses the impo...

Foot Strike on a Treadmill

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Founder of ‘Precision Run’ David Siik gives today’s advice and it’s all about the importance of having a natural foot strike on the treadmill....

Activating Your Muscles Before a Workout

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Social Media is rife with fitness influencers showing us how to ‘activate’ our muscles before a run but are some of these workouts doing more harm...

WHOOP Update

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This next segment is brought to you in partnership with WHOOP.Now, you might remember, a few weeks ago – I kicked off my Whoop journey with the goal...

Exercising After Childbirth

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a lot of ambiguity around when it’s safe to exercise after childbirth, how soon is too soon to get back out running? Dr Anita Mitra’s ad...

How To Race a ‘Parkrun’

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love going to the park on a Saturday morning to do your 5k amongst a community of other runners? Today’s clip see’s parkrun royalty Charlot...

Low Impact Cardio for Recovery and Training

03 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We know that running is high impact exercise, so it’s important to consider other forms of low impact cardio to protect our muscles and joints. Cros...

How to Control Yourself on a Treadmill

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The treadmill can be a scary machine to navigate, but worrying about hurting yourself can lead to poor form and unsatisfying runs. Indoor running expe...

Should You Listen to Music While Running?

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the last things we do before setting off on a run is press play on our podcast or music, but could it be holding back your running potential? A...

Understanding Your Core & Abs

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s clip, PT to the stars Shona Vertue gives us a rundown of all the different elements of our core. Shona demonstrates that by understanding...

WHOOP

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This next segment is brought to you in partnership with WHOOP, who as you’ve probably heard, we’ve been partnering with here at WELL FAR. In case ...

Are Running Gels Bad for Gut Health?

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us look to them for energy during a run, but what sort of impact do running gels have on our gut health? ‘The Gut Health Doctor’ Megan ...

How The Right Footwear Choice Can Help You Run a PB

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsClip from: S02E09We all love to find new ways to reach a pers...

Does Exercise Impact Your Fertility?

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsClip from: S02E10We see a lot of scaremongering online about ...

How Often Should You Do Gym Work When Marathon Training?

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple Podcasts Clip from: S02E11 When you’re preparing for a ma...

Tips on finding the joy in long runs

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in today to hear how Amy Lane, digital editor at Women's Health and fitness expert, found joy and love of running - enough to start a podcast! ...

Amy's Top Training Tips

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, in an interview from season one with her husband Ted Lane, Amy opens up about some of the best tips she’s heard and put into place during her...

Finding the balance with Katie Piper

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsClip from: S01E06Coming up is a snippet from a podcast that I...

What To Do the Week Before a Race

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Running expert, Emma Kirk Odunubi, talks through how to beat the Maranoia (marathon paranoia) that starts to creep in just before a race and what you ...

Juggling your goals

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a candid moment from Amy while she prepares for an imminent Paris mararthon, we hear her reflect on how she's managed to chase the goal of achievin...

Proving you're improving

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip Kieran Alger discusses the dizzying world of statistics and which stats you should actually be paying attention to when running, especial...

The power of sleep

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Adrienne Herbert, author and host of The Power Hour books and podcast talks to Amy about how prioritising a good nights sleep has made the biggest dif...

How to defeat the runner's wall

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Serial marathon runner, Kate Carter, talks to Amy about how to find that fifth gear when running and how to push yourself to keep going even when you ...

Silencing negative voices

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Sarah Vohra otherwise known as the Mind Medic. In this clip she talks to Amy about how to deal with internal negative voices that can...

Running for gains

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's clip Amy goes on a run with Bryony Gordon, who discusses what it took for her to stop running for losses and how changing her mindset about...

Nixing the negative voices: Run chat with Sophie Radcliffe aka Challenge Sophie

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsIf the restrictions on your daily lifestyle are getting you d...

Running gels - do we need them?

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full show, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsAre gels essential to your running? If you’re finding that you...

The olympic mindset: Pressure with Dina Asher-Smith

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Apple PodcastsWell Far on SpotifyComing up is none other than Dina Asher-Smith, who, as an ath...

Getting fit to run and bullet proofing your body

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsGetting to the bottom of why getting strong is integral to yo...

There's no such thing as a perfect runner

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Apple PodcastsWell Far on SpotifyStrength and conditioning coach, trainer and footwear special...

How can cold therapy help your recovery?

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsTalking us though the benefits of cold therapy in improving y...

Mobility and stability and why it's important to your running

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on Spotify Well Far on AppleListen in for Rory Knight and Omar Mansour of Track Life LND's top ti...

Fitness Tech: What to watch out for

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip fitness tech expert, Kieran Alger, walks us through his checklist for what consumer's should look out for in the overwhelming world of sp...

The masked runner

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered who signs up to run the marathon in a costume? Or what the prep and training is like? Wonder no more! Kate Carter, writer, runn...

Pace yourselves!

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this clip, an official race pacer, Camilla Langlands gives her top pacing tips for runners in their training for the marathon and some key advice t...

Run chat with Adrienne LDN

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

During this motivational run-chat, Adrienne Herbert, host and author of the Power Hour, explains why running means so much to her  Hosted on Acas...

Should we lose sleep over sleep tracking?

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know how important a good nights sleep is and in this clip we have tech guru, Kieran Alger, sharing his wealth of experience of sleep-trackers ...

The difference between running and racing

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This clip comes from a run-chat that Amy had with serial marathon runner, Kate Carter, where she discusses how she differentiates between running a ra...

Training for the mind

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today the Mind Medic aka Sarah Vohra talks to Amy about how we can all prepare mentally for race day or any other big upcoming challenges. Here she di...

Finding the balance with Katie Piper

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Coming up is a snippet from a podcast that I recorded with writer, activist, television presenter and model Katie Piper. In the show Piper explains ho...

Herbal remedies for runners on the go

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsI’m going to share a clip from an interview with Euan MacLe...

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - what is it?

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsToday, I’m going to introduce you to something called HRV w...

Yoga for running

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsToday, I’ve got brilliant advice from Michael Wong to share...

Warm Ups: Make Them Dynamic

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's often a debate in running, what is the most efficient and risk free way to warm up? Today's clip comes from indoor running expert David Siik. ...

Understanding Which Core Movements Work for You

27 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear about the important role our core plays in balance and stability when we run, but are you doing the right exercises to support our core?...

How to 'Close' a Workout

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There's no better feeling than the glow we get post-workout, but are we fully exploiting these precious moments? 'Precision Run' founder David Siik ex...

Will Running Give Me Abs?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the most Googled fitness questions on the internet: Can running give me abs?Amy chats to Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher and Author Shona V...

Should You Maximise Your Running Potential?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are plenty of buzzwords around 'maximising' our runs within the running community, but should we be more focused on just enjoying the run? Autho...

Treadmill Tips for Beginners

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Has treadmill training crossed your mind but maybe you're not sure where to start with it? If so you're in luck as today's clip comes from indoor runn...

Resetting Your Form

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As runners we are often told about the importance of good running form, but what should you do if you feel your form is slipping and maybe causing you...

Feeling fatigued? Listen in for when and what to fuel with

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To listen to the full episode, please visit:Well Far on SpotifyWell Far on Apple PodcastsIf you’re finding that you’re feeling fatigued either dur...