Ardent Run Club: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Ardent Run Club Podcast! Here we talk about everything running - from training to racing, from nutrition to kit and everything in between. With exclusive interviews with a whole host of athletes, from world class runners and coaches to your casual park runner, you're bound to learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire. For Ardent Runners By Ardent Runners
On this episode Tomi speaks about his experience running the original course for the GNR 2022.
Step by step, mile by mile, Tomi shares where he was at physically and mentally throughout the run.
It was a really fun event that is highly recommended! The biggest half marathon in the world, did not disappoint.
Hope you enjoy episode 75 with Tomi Adedeji, who runs in the family.
On this episode Tomi speaks with Cian Ó'Rían, the chairman of Durham City Harriers.
Cian speaks all things running clubs. He speaks about their role in society, the necessity of them and what running clybs need to do to get more athletes involved.
He also shares about his journey into running and where he's at right now.
An episode full of excellent craic with Cian!
Hope you enjoy episode 74 with Cian Ó'Rían, who runs in the family.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with former multiple British Triathlon Champion and Former Iron Man record holder, Mike Harris!
Mike has done it all in the sport of triathlon. Today he shares what his journey was from schoolboy to triathlon champ. He describes what it was like growing up and doing sports in the 60s 70s and 80s.
Mike has always been a strong runner, but he started triathlon relatively late, at the age of 31, but that didn't stop him from rising to the top of the sport.
Mike shares what his training used to look like and how his work ethic was what set him apart from other athletes. The discipline required to train himself, to work full time, raise a family and still get to the top, is what stands out in Mike's words today.
Mike has written three books - "60 years an athlete (Pt 1 and Pt 2)" and "A unique Seventy Year Experiment", all autobiographies, about his life, career and training and these are all available online!
Make sure you stick with us all the way through to the end! You don't want to miss what Mike has to say.
Mike is a legend, who Runs in the Family
On this episode, Tomi speaks on his Great West Run experience!
I take you through the whole event; from the weather, to the race, the hills, the ups, the downs, the pain and the joy!
Mile by mile, go on the journey with me and experience the fun and the pain with me!
I'd definitely do this again, but until then, what are some races you'd recommend for me to do next?
Good fun on this episode today, with me, Tomi, who Runs in the Family!
On this episode, Tomi speaks with the Gosforth Grenadian, Vanessa Nair!
Vanessa is one of the definition of a fun runner! She runs anything from Parkrun to marathons and has goals to go beyond!
Today, Vanessa talks about what got her into running and what made her so famous around the world in running. She's met many famous athletes and personalities at events such as the Great North Run, and it all started with her just wanting to represent her country in the GNR 2016.
Lots of opportunities have flowed from this for Vanessa, but that hasn't made her take her eyes off the reason she started running - the fun!
Vanessa has an exciting story so make sure you listen all the way through for all of it!
Vanessa is a legen and she Runs in the Family
On this episode, Tomi speaks with speacial guest from way back in episode 12, Chris Parr.
Chris speaks about last Sunday's Gateshead Half Marathon and 10K. He shares the results, his highlight of the day and all that goes into planning and prepping for the race.
Chris also talks about the vision for the Gateshead running festivals, including this year's Quayside 5k on Wednesday 10th August.
Chris is a legend and he Runs in the Family.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Mark Allison, founder of the blog Run Geordie Run!
Mark is running across the world. Literally.
He takes us on a journey through his running career so far. He shares why he started running and how he eventuallky increased a three mile run to a 3100 mile run.
Mark shares his experiences running across the US, the highs and the lows and what kept him going through the tough times.
He also speaks on his run across Australia and all of the hardships on that run (listen intently to this part!)
Furthermore, he share his plans to complete his run across Europe and what is to come after that!
Mark is a fundraiser and has raised,so far, in excess of £300,000, with goals to make it to half a million!
Mark's inspirational nuggets are sprinkled all thoughout this episode, so listen all the way through to absorb his wisdom and experiences!
Mark is a legend and he Runs in the Family
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Oliver James.
Oliver is from the North East, but has lived in America ever since moving over there for college back in 2013/14.
Today, he shares what got him into running and how, although he started late, he was able to get to near the top of the rankings of athletes in the North East in his age group.
We go on a journey from the North East to Louisianna, in which Oliver tells us about his choice to move over to the US, how training in the US is dfifferent than in the UK and what competitions are like.
He breaks down what the US student athlete life looks like and how he had to train in order to compete in his conference.
Oliver talks about the different divisions and conferences and all the competitons you need to perform well in in order to make the NCAA tournaments.
Although he loves the US, the NE is his home and he loves running in Sunderland.
A wholesome episode is this, so make sure you listen all the way through to the end!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Ben Palmer - triathlete and co-founder of North East Project.
Today, Ben shares how he got into triathlon and what competitions look like. Coming back from injury, Ben doesn't have any races lined up yet, but will certainly be looking to get back to competing once fully recovered.
He talks triathlon training, his schedule, his favourite event and best and worst races.
Ben shares how he met Kieran Walker (ARC Ep 61) and eventually got to working with him on building NE Project. He shares insights into their training methods and vision for the company.
Ben's work ethic is astounding and it shows in his running and in the growth of NE Project.
Check out NE Project: https://www.northeastprojectrun.com/
An episode full of fun, laughter and motivation.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Paul Hilton a founding member of Tyne Bridge Harriers.
Today, Paul speaks about his running journey. What got him into it, how long has he done it for, why he runs and the friendships we has built through running.
As a co founder of TBH, Paul shares the journey from the start up to now. He talks about how the club started, why it started, how it got its name, the ups and downs, highs and lows and much more!
Paul shares funny stories, highlights and lowlights, but overall a deep passion for the community and friendship.
Make sure you tune in all the way to the end to experience the whole journey!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Albert James - assistant secretary of Sunderland Harriers.
Albert shares on the topic of teenage burnout - a topic very close to his heart. He talks about his experiences as a young athlete and how they unfortunately lead him away from running at such a young age.
He talks about overtaining and how that not only affects young athletes bodily, but alsomentally, leading many to lose interest in running and eventually dropout.
Albert shares solutions to this problem and urges us to pay attention ifin case we see signs of this happening in our clubs.
Growing up watching the likes of Seb Coe and Steve Cram, Albert has been inspired by greatness, however that doesn't mean he doesn't give this generation of runners their props! He defends top runners today and says they would be able to compete with the legends of the past.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with a Great British legend Charlie Spedding!
Today, Charlie walks us through his career as an athlete, all the way through to his career post-running.
We talk about what got him started, his good races, his bad races and his best race ever! We talk about winning a bronze medal in the Olympics, we talk about his mindset and we talk about his physical and mental training to get to the top of the sport.
Charlie really hones in on the importance of being mentally ready before racing when physical readiness (although important) seems to be the only thing that people focus on.
This episode speaks to all athletes as Charlie is coming with experience, knowing what it takes to get to the top of the sport. Make sure you listen all the way through to get all of the pearls of wisdom that he shares!
Charlie has been an inspiration to many athletes in the country and especially here in the North East, being from Bishop Auckland. His book - From First to Last: A Long Distance Runner's Journey from Failure to Success - has been recommended by numerous guests on this podcast and we talk about why and how the book was written, today.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Will Bryan, a Top-20 GNR finisher from Southampton!
Will has run 5K up to half marathon and is currently training for the Mancheter Marathon!
On this episode, Will tells us about his journey in the sport, running for the last 5 years. He tells us about when his times dropped massively and how he's run some massive PBs over the last few seasons.
Will shares his training schedule, and his mindset when it comes to training. He shares his motivating thoughts and how he has overcome injury setbacks.
Will talks about the support he gets from Saysky and how that has really impacted him, beyond getting nice gear!
Will tells us his goals for this season, especially with the marathon coming up and what he needs to do to ensure he's at his best come the day.
Lots of fun on this episode - make sure you listen all the way through!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Kevin Jeffress.
Kevin used to run for Tyne Bridge Harriers and Sunderland Harriers, but over the last couple years took a step back from competing.
Kevin shares his journey; why he started running, his first race, his best and worst races and all the training he did.
He shares why he took a step back from racing, but still runs almost everyday.
Kevin is getting back into competing and has a few goals for this year, which he shares.
The message Kevin shares is "remember to enjoy your running".
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi talks with Kieran Walker - long distance runner and founder and head coach of NE Project.
Kez talks about his running journey and all the work he has done to get to the level he's at.
He shares experiences from his racing and training and talks about the work he's putting in en route to breaking his marathon PB later on this year.
Kez also talks about coaching and the running community and training group he founded - NE Project. Kieran spends his days running or coaching, but he's always around the sport.
We get an insight into his work ethic and drive today so make sure you listen all the way through!
Check out NE Project: https://www.northeastprojectrun.com/
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
Back with a bang for 2022!
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Jonny Evans of Houghton Harriers.
Jonny runs 5ks-half marathons and is coming back from injury with big PB goals.
Today, Jonny tells us how he got started in running, how his training has got him to his current level and what his plans are for this year.
He's got a lot of hard work ahead of him as he builds up fitness and speed, coming off a big injury.
Jonny shares advice and wisdom that has helped him improve over the last few years, along with some good racing stories!
Make sure you listen all the way through to not miss a thing.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Simon Allen from Elswick Harriers. Simon runs 5ks all the way up to Ultra Marathons and has been in the sport for the last 7 years!
Joining the sport later on, Simon takes us through his journey; what initially got him into running, his first races, his joining the club and now improving and training towards big goals with huge determination.
Simon shares experiences of his best races and lessons from his worst races. He shares his training schedule and his favourite sessions and how he structures his training around the races and events he has.
He also talks about coaching young athletes and how he loves sharing the wisdom that he has gained over the last few years with them and he reveals what he belives is the most important aspect of training.
Inspiring and full of goals, is Simon Allen, so listen in for inspiration and knowledge!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Jay Bowley - a marathoner for Jarrow and Hebburn AC.
Jay started running as a teenager, orignally running for Gateshead Harriers, but after more than a few years out of the sport, he joined Jarrow and Hebburn.
Jay has completed 4 of the 6 world marathon majors and is looking to complete the remaining two in the next two years.
Today Jay tells us about his training experiences and his racing experiences. He shares his best marathon moments and his worst marathon moments, along with a few goals that he still has.
Jay's story is very interesting and one that many can relate to.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Paul Doxford of South Shields Harriers who has spent a lifetime in running.
Paul grew up playing football, but when he picked up running, he never looked back. Over the years he has competed in events from 1500m, up to marathons and as if that's not enough, he's looking to smash a few ultras!
Paul shares his experiences running, the highs and the lows, peak fitness and worst injuries. He talks about his best races and worst races. He shares his training plans and what motivates him to train even still after so long in the sport.
Paul really stresses the importance of enjoying your running and getting it done while you can!
His story is one of joy and perseverance. Make sure you listen all the way through!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Kat Downie - a runner from Keswick, who lives in the North East and runs for Gateshead Harriers and Keswick.
Today, she takes us on a journey, of what got her into running, why she loves fell running and what her goals are.
Kat shares her typical weekly training shares what it is like to race in the fells.
She talks about good races and bad races, good expriences and bad experiences and all that motivates her to keep running
She fell in love (pun intended) with the sport again over lockdown after reflecting on her running and has since completed lots of races and is chasing big goals of completing the Bob Graham Round!
A different but very fun episode, so make sure you stay tuned in all the way to the end!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode, Tomi speaks with local legend Guy Bracken!
Guy runs for Morpeth Harriers and competes in anything from 1500 to 10K. He holds multiple world records in different age categories over different distances and he's not done! Still full of goals and ready to get more world titles and records, Guy is getting back from a huge injury, with winning on his mind.
Guy shares what got him into running and what his journey has been over the last 11 years. Guy got into the sport quite late, but that hasn't stopped him from fulfilling his potential through hard work and consistency.
Today, Guy tells us what training is like, what competing around the world is like and how it feels to still be able to race against and beat many younger men.
A true inspiration and hard worker, is Guy.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to special guest from Episode 38 - Carl Mowatt.
On 27th September, Mowza set out to complete an unthinkable challenge - 8 half marathons in one day! The point of this challenge was to raise money for Guide Dogs - a charity, very close to Carl's heart that provides blind people with guide dogs.
At the time of this recording, Carl has raised more than £15,000 with the help of everybody who has generously donated.
Carl takes us through every half marathon he ran - from 1 am all the way to the end. He shares the routes, the people he ran with, his thoughts and feelings and what kept him motivated in the hard times.
Out of this is event the birth of a yearly Super 8 Relay event - stay tuned to find out how you can get involved!
Truly an amazing feat and so inpiring, is what Carl has done.
If you'd like to donate to Guide Dogs, here's the link:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mowza100miles
If you're interested in more of Carl's story, check out episode 38!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Gateshead Harriers coach Lee Morgan. Lee coaches young athletes at North Shields Poly and Gateshead Harriers and has been coaching for the last 10 years. Before he was a coach he was a strong 5 and 10k runner at Wallsend Harriers as a junior, but after a few years out of the sport, he returned as a coach and has regained his passion for the sport of athletics.
Today, Lee shares his experiences as a coach and the things he's learnt over the years. He shares the highs and lows, the best and worst moments but what is evident is his passion for the athletes he gets to lead.
Lee reveals his mindset as a coach and what makes coaching so fulfilling in his eyes. He talks about learning from great coaches and about what he finds to be the most important thing to know and do as a coach.
Lee puts such an emphasis on community and camaraderie and he explains why today.
Lee's Ardent passion and zeal for what he does and who he does it for shines through on today's episode so if you want to be inspired, listen all the way to the end!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode Tomi speaks with Lucas Sutherland. Lucas is from the North East, he runs for Gateshead harriers and is coached by John Stephenson.
Lucas is an ex-football player turned long distance runner, who has seen massive improvements in his running over the last two years of training.
Today Lucas tells us about his training, and he highlights the value of training with a team. He also shares his race experiences - good and bad (🤣) and he takes us into his mindset of wanting to get better and push himself.
Lucas is focusing on 5 and 10ks for now, but has dreams of competing in marathons around the world. Today he tells us what he needs to do to get there and shares advice from experience to help you too, improve your running.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Garry Reay, a long distance athlete who runs for Jarrow & Hebburn.
Garry was an athlete as a young boy, but as he entered adulthood and started working, running took more of a backfoot, until it eventually faded out of his life.
Recently, Garry has started running again - after 38 years! He's loving it and is improving rather rapidly.
Today Garry talks about running as a junior athlete, he talks about his hiatus, working at Nike along with Brendan Foster and the process of gettin back into running.
Garry's return is full of goals, but has been plagued with injuries, however the injuries have not dimmed a light on his goals, that he's looking forward to going after!
Garry's unique story inpires. It shows us that no matter how long you've been out of sports, you can make your way back by just taking the first step.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with U20 National Silver Medallist in the 3000m Steeplechase, Luca Minale.
Luca is from London, but lives in Newcastle, while studying animation at Northumbria university. He runs for Gateshead Harriers, is coached by John Stephenson and focuses on the middle distance events.
Luca talks about training with his group in Gateshead and how that compares to training in London. He also shares his racing experiences and lessons learnt from the good and the bad races.
Luca tells us about the ups and downs he's faced in getting to national level. He talks about injuries, losing motivation, getting re-motivated and keeping the inspiration.
Despite all the injuries and setbacks, Luca has always managed to bounce back and never give up - the true mark of a champion.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks about the Great North Run!
Oh the pain, the fun, the joy, the almost tears, the struggle and thr accomplishment.
I take you through, mile by mile, thought by thought, what was going on in my head and legs, so you can live through the pain with me.
I'd definitely do it again, but man that hurt! Enjoy my stories and complaints about my first long distance race - the Great North Run!
I hope you learn something, I hope you get inspired and I hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Josh Blevins, a young athlete running for Gateshead Harriers, coached by John Stephenson and specialising in the middle distance events.
With a 1500m PB of 3:54 at the age of 16, Josh is always racing older boys up and down the country, even getting to represent England and compete nationally!
Josh talks about his journey so far in athletics. He talks about running from the age of seven, winning English Schools and competing nationwide.
He shares his best and worst racing stories, and shares how he has improved over the last few years.
His training is a big part of that, so we discuss what sort of work goes into producing fast times at a young age.
Josh inspires by sharing his goals and dreams for his future athletics career and he's certainly going in the right direction!
His love for the sport shines through in this episode, so make sure you listen all the way to the end!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Alexis Dodd of Jarrow and Hebburn.
Alexis has been running for J&H since 2019 and has rapidly reached a high level, winning local and regional events and even getting to represent England and Team GB.
Today, Alexis shares how she got into running and how she has improved rapidly.
She talks about her races, good and bad, and how she has improved consistently.
Alexis talks about the training that got her to this level. Alexis breaks down a standard training week and shares what her favourite and least favourite sessions are. She talks about her training group and how community motivates her and is so prevalent at Jarrow and Hebburn AC.
Alexis talks about why self belief is so important for her and is looking to build this over the off season.
Make sure you listen to the end to hear her tips!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Andy Ball - a member of Elswick Harriers, who runs 5k to half marathons.
Andy shares his running journey; what got him into it and how he has progressed. He talks about how his half marathons especially have improved and what sort of training he has done to see these results.
Andy is very big on not putting pressure on himself and he shares his goal setting strategy, offering another perspective on how to see goals and improvement.
Beyond the physical aspect of running, though, Andy has a very big passion for the mental side of it - mindset and mental health. He shares his thoughts on why athletes should care more about mental health and what clubs and club members who don't struggle so much with mental health can do to look out for those who do struggle with it.
Andy has a big focus on removing the stigma of mental health, so that people can come forward without worrying about how they sound and confidently, knowing they can get help.
Lots to think about in today's episode.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Amy Fuller! She runs for Elswick Harriers and has quite an affinity for 5k, 10k 10 miles and cross country!
Amy has been running seriously for the last six years, now but she has seen dramatic improvements over the last two, since joining Elswick.
Today Amy talks about her running career so far. She talks about the Elswick Harriers community, her training group and where her passion for racing cmes from.
BNeing self aware, Amy shares where she feels needs to improve to get to that next level and she gives tips to listeners to improve their running, have more fun and stay in good shape.
Amy is a PhD student, so she has quite a packed and full on life when it comes to running, studying and working alongside brands like adidas and Start Fitness. She shares how she manages to fit it all in, without any area of her life struggling.
Her passion for running and drive really stands out in this conversation, so make sure you lean in!
We hope you learn something, we hope youj get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi talks to David Race - a young athlete from the North East, who runs for Gateshead Harriers and is coached by the legendary John Stephenson.
David shares his journey into running and how he's progressed so much over the last year. He shares his training tecniques and race experiences.
David tells us the key to his growth and talks about continuing with that theme, going forwards.
He shares some of his ambitions and it's clear that with dedication to the sport and patience, he'll certainly get there!
David is 17 years old and is already running 3:47 in the 1500. He's working hard and is representing Team GB U20 at the end of the month.
Make sure you listen in close, because this young man is going places!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Lewis Liddle - 5 and 10K runner for Elswick Harriers in the North East.
Still only 20, Lewis got into running at a young age, but had to pull away due to injury problems as a child. He got back into running a couple years ago and has seriously improved over the last year, dropping his 5 and 10 times by 5 minutes each!
Lewis says these huge improvements comes down to all the training he's doing, so he shared what his general training schedule is like these days - running and gym work.
As a PT, Lewis shares the value in stength training in improving running, highlighting two main exercises for runners to focus on.
Lewis' mindset is one focused on improvement, and his motivation shines through in our conversation.
Make sure you listen all the way through!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Jack Brown, a young athlete, running for Jarrow and Hebburn AC.
Jack is an ambitious athlete, training with many more experienced athletes, some of whom we've had on our podcast 😉
We talk all about Jack's training, his racing and his general passion for running. He talks a lot about the fun he has running and how the community plays a huge role in the enjoyment factor.
Improvement is what pushes Jack and he's got goals to lower all of his PB's, which is exciting!
Keep your eyes out for Jack Brown because this guy is going places!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with David Green of North Shields Poly. David started running in 2015 and has improved rapidly.He competes from 5k up to half marathon distance, regularly.
Today, David shares how running has helped him grow as a person, overcoming mental health struggles day by day, but by bit.
We talk about his training, his racing and his experiences in the North East running community, today on Ardent Run Club.
David has goals to improve all of his PB's and to challenge himself to run even further!
His passion shines through in his speech, so make sure you listen alltheway through for motivation.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Adrian Bailes of Birtley AC. Adrian has been running for almost 20 years and in the last few years has improved his times massively. He focuses on middle distance events but isn't afraid of throwing down in longer races.
Adrian tells us about his journey from being a young runner who couldn't win to becoming an adult with a few big race wins. He talks about how his love for running made it easy for him to persevere and how that persevarance has paid off.
We talk about the good races and the bad, the fun and the embarrassing, but we focus in on how it has helped Adrian improve in the long run (pun...intended..)
Adrian has goals to compete in the British Champs in the 1500m once he returns to full fitness after his injury. We talk about the training he has done to get to this point - the sessions and weekly breakdowns - and we talk about what he needs to improve on in the next stage of his running to reach the champs.
Adrian is full of fun and motivation, so make sure you listen in!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Matty Hynes - former Team GB marathoner. Matty is from the North East and has run for Gateshead Harriers. He was coached by Coach Stan Markley over the span of his running career.
Matty started his career with a bang, running a 2:42 marathon. Over the following 7 years, he went on to run a 63 minute half and 2:16 marathon.
Matty has competed at the highest levels - from national championships to world championships.
Today we talk about what it took for Matty to be a great runner, lacing up against the likes of Mo Farah. We talk about his races, his training and his mindest and work ethic going into events.
Matty ended his professional career early, but he still has goals to get out there and run another sub 2:20 marathon.
Matty brings motivation and inspiration, keeping it real throughout this episode so make sure you listen in!
We hope you learn something, gtet inspired and Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Carl Mowatt. Carl is a long distance runner from the North East, running for Jarrow and Hebburn. He competes in any distance really, but his main passions lay in the ultramarathons and trails.
As an ultramarathoner, Carl has completed The Wall - 70 miles - and has run a 100 mile ultra to raise money for a guide dog charity.
If that's not enough, he's run up mountains in the Swiss Alps and is looking to run another 100 mile ultra soon! His goals don't stop there though. Listen all the way through to hear the craziest running goal I've ever heard!
Carl is one of the founders of the Petite Dejeuner running club. He meets with athletes from all over the North East on a Wednesday morning to go on a run and then get breakfast. You can join too!
Carl's passion for running goes beyond racing. He's inspired by challenging himself to be better and break his own boundaries.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Aly Dixon, an athlete from the North East who has represented Team GB at every major International event, including the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Aly talks about her journey through her running career - starting off as a decent junior, to becoming a world class professional athlete.
We talk about her favourite events, races and what training has looked like over the years.
We dive deep into Olympic talk; qualifying, training, the village, the camp, athletes, Team GB, racing and more! So fun and inspirational.
We also talk about Aly's 50 km world record and the road to that.
Aly's story is inspirational and full of success, yet she remains very humble. To all the young aspirational athletes who have big dreams, this episode is for you specifically.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Letha Whitham, a runner originally from the North East, who has travelled around the world and spent the last 4 years in New Zealand running and competing in marathons.
She talks about the running scene in the southern hemisphere - trail, track and road - and she talks about the competition.
Throughout her time down in New Zealand, Letha would regularly hit 70 km weeks and be in constant marathon shape. Today we dive into what her mindset is and why she is able to maintain a high consistency in training.
This consistency was brought through to training in lockdown with no race prospects upon returning to the UK. Letha talks about why she stayed consistent throughout 2020 wit a very positive perspective.
2021 has been different for Letha as she's had to stop training as she is getting ready to give birth. Being a new journey for Letha, she talks about how she has coped with decreasing training and how she hopes to get back into it.
We talk all about her goals and her hopes to break 3 in the marathon!
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire!
On this episode, Tomi sits down with Wallsend Harries athlete and army member, Danielle Hodgkinson.
Danielle talks about her career as a runner from being a junior to a senior and how she's maintained consistency throughout study and career changes.
Danielle is a mental health nurse in the army, so she's quite busy as it is, but she talks about how the army has helped her develop the mindset that helps her find consistency and work hard.
She talks about training, racing and coming back from injury with big goals this season.
We dive into all of that and more today, so make sure you listen in!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode Tomi speaks to Michael McNally, another athlete and coach from the North East, running for Jarrow and Hebburn.
Michael is an avid parkrun fan. You'll probably catch him at South Shields parkrun every Saturday morning, because he's there literally every weekend.
Today, Tomi and Michael talk about Michael's running history; from earlier in his career to transitioning into becoming a coach - his races, training, events and travels around the world.
We talk about his passion for running and the things he's learnt over his years as an athlete.
Michael has achieved lots over his lengthy career, but that doesn't stop him from being full of goals, some of which we get to talk about today.
Make sure you lean in, because Michael's wisdom goes beyond simply running and can be applied to our lives.
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode Tomi speaks with Stephen Jackson - a runner from Sunderland, living in Durham - truly North Eastern. Stephen talks about his journey into running and how over time his times have come down astronomically. From 32 minutes to 15 minutes in 5k and sub 2:30 marathons.
Stephen's high mileage philosophy is crucial to his current success in will continue to play a huge part in his progress.
Something that is evident in this conversation is that anybody can do it if they work hard, stay dedicated and have fun. Stephen is an embodiment of this story so get ready for motivation!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode Tomi speaks with Phill Jamieson - a long distance from from the North East who has recently left Heaton Harriers to join Gateshead Harriers under John Stephenson.
Phill talks about his journey into competitive running and what prompted him to start training harder. The results of his hard work are definitley showing and he's excited to see what he can do for the rest of 2021, going into 2022.
Fun, banter and passion is shining through Phill today, so you'll definitely enjoy this!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire
On this episode, Tomi catches up with Sparrow Morley, a race junkie and member of Tyne Bridge Harriers.
Sparrow tells us about his journey into running and how his passion has developed over the years. He talks about his racing experiences, good and bad, and he talks about hs training.
We dive into why Sparrow has such a passion for running and why he jumps at every possibility to race that he can!
Sparrow shares his wisdom that he's picked up over the years in training and gives practical advice to those who have had their fair share of struggles over the last year or so. You're bound to enjoy this one!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Scott Armstrong - the founder of Jesmond Joggers - a running club in the North East of England.
Scott is a passionate runner who's been around running since he was two years old. Today, he tells stories of his life in running and how he set up Jesmond Joggers. He shares training stories and competiton stories and all about the grind that it was to keep up the reputation of Jesmond Joggers.
There's so much inspirational passion oozing out of Scott, that we hope you can feel too!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi dives into a discussion with Steven Medd about his career as a runner and his most memorable races. Steven is coached by John Stephenson and runs for Gateshead Harriers in the North East of England.
He talks about what got him into running, how he's improved and how his passion has grown. He shares his favourite race stories, the highs and lows, filled with drama, excitement and fun.
Steven tells us about his training group and how having top athletes around him pushes him to work harder and get faster.
We talk marathons and ultramarathons going into detail into the experiences Steven's had competing - good and bad.
Steven sadly lost his mother to cancer, specifically Ocular Melanoma, in 2020. In a tribute to his mother, he aims to run the coast to coast cycle route (150 miles) in three days, raising money for charities doing their best to combat cancer.
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Steven's inspirational lessons are somethings we all need to listen to and learn from.
Follow Steven on Strava to keep up to date with his training and then his ultramarathon coming up this year!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with one of the Godfathers of North East running. The world record holding, gold medal winning, British and Commonwealth Champion - Jim Alder.
Jim talks about when he got into running and how he improved very quickly. He takes us on a journey from juniors to pros. From Harrier leagues in the 50s to gold medals in the 60s. He talks about setting world records, training with other North East greats, and being on the British national team.
Jim shares the importance of hard work and having the right perspective in running, training and in life. He talks about his coaching methods and how he picked these up throughout his professional career.
As an international athlete, Jim picked up lots of lessons that he shares with you today.
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with a long distance coach and lifetime Jarrow and Hebburn athlete and coach.
Alan Wears (Mik Thornton's coach - Episode 25) started running at 11 in 1969, for JHAC and has been coaching athletes for almost 20 years. With a wealth of stories and lessons over the years, Alan brings wisdom and fun to Ardent Run Club and we get to really dive into his passion for running and what it means to him.
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi dives into a discussion with Conrad Franks about his last 16 years as a runner and his most memorable races. Conrad is coached by John Stephenson and runs for Gateshead Harriers in the North East of England.
Conrad talks about what got him into running, how he's improved and how his passion has grown. He shares his favourite cross country and road race stories, filled with drama, excitement and fun.
Conrad tells us about his successful races as a British Master representing the country and competing worldwide.
Conrad's inspirational lessons are somethings we all need to listen to and learn from.
Keep an eye on Conrad's Power of 10 this year and next for his racing updates!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi dives into Mik Thornton's fun stories of racing and training. Mik is coached by Alan Wears and runs for Jarrow and Hebburn in the North East of England.
Mik talks about his sporting history and what got him spcifically into running, how he's improved and how his passion has grown. He shares fun stories of racing, in house competitions with his teamate Darren and half marathon stories.
He's got goals to complete the World Marathon Majors and break 3 hours in the marathon, both of which he is training towards, ardently.
Mik offers some encouragement for us in 2021 and shares some wisdom that he's picked up over the last few years of running.
Please follow Michael Thornton on Strava and Instagram @mikthornton if you want to see his running pics and be inspired!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with another athlete from the North East, in Stacey Smith. Stacey competed on a national and international scale in the 1500m and 800m, representing Team GB at FISU Universiade and European Indoor Championships (to name a couple).
Stacey talks about huge lessons she kearnt as a professional athlete, training under different coaches and competing in different countries. She alks about what got her into running and how the legend Dame Kelly Holmes, inspired her to take the sport of athletics seriously.
Stacey offers lots of advice to junior runners, looking to reach the next level, focusing a lot on mindset and not letting pressure get to you. She shares her experiences competing at high levels and how although there would be huge crowds, her focus wouldn't change.
She also tells us about how injury affected her career and how she would over come her injuries and how her love for athletics always pulled her back.
Since retiring from high level competitions, Stacey has adopted cycling and has also returned to other sports that she has had passions in in the past and she's currently training for the London Triathlon. Stacey loves sports and health and fitness and that energy is so inspiring!
Stacey encourages us to look for hope in 2021, no matter your current circumstance.
Please follow @stacey1smith on Instagram if you're intersted in her life and training! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with another athlete from the North East who's life literally changed as he got into running. Gary Jones shares his inspiring story about how running turned his life around. He explains that running can help you stop bad habits and improve your physical and mental health. Gary used to do drugs and drink a lot, but running helped him put those habits to sleep and helped him grow and set himself up for a brighter future.
This episode is sprinkled with many nuggets of wisdom for you to absorb in running and in general life.
Gary was been coached by the legen Jim Alder and is currently coached by Chris Waugh, another high level coach in the North East. Gary discusses training, his favourite races, his goals and offers plenty of advice for athletes who want to improve.
Please follow Gary Jones on Strava if you want to see his training and be inspired!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with one of the most active racers in the North East, Lisa Atkinson. Lisa is an Ardent runner who has competed all over the world and has no intentions of stopping. She runs for Gateshead Harriers under coach Mike Dawson.
Lisa talks about what got her into running, how she's improved and how her passion has grown. She talks about making time for training and competing and it's clear that her training and competitions revolve around fun and experience!
Lisa has done The Abbott's World Marathon Majors. She speaks about some of her experiences and challenges in these and how she overcame the challenges. Completing 20 marathons, Lisa still has goals and tells us about her next goals (which are amazing)!
She offers some encouragement for us in 2021 and shares lots of wisdom that shje's picked up over the last decade or so of running.
Please follow Lisa Atkinson on Strava if you want to see her training and be inspired!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with another athlete from the North East, in Gillian Manford. She runs for Gateshead Harriers with coach John Stephenson's group and her love for running runs deep.
Gillian talks about what got her into running and her journey from 1:40 hr 1/2 marathons down to 1:20 hrs
She takes us through her training and gives us insight into how she's able to run, train, work and have a family!
Right now, Gillian has her eyes set on dropping her times further and hopes to complete some sub 3 hour marathons in the future!
Gillian encourages us to continue to talk to people during this current lockdown and to keep on checking on each other so that nobody feels too lonely and says that running has been one of the main things that has got her through the lockdowns over the last year.
Please follow @gmnford20 on Instagram if you're intersted in her life and running!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode Tomi speaks with the passionate running, Instagram famous, gear loving Jamie Wright (@jamies.running). Jamie is from the North East of England and he's been running for the last few three to four years, improving drastically every year! He's built a following of over 18,000 followers on Instagram, whilst building his YouTune Channel 'Jamie's Running'.
Today, Jamie shares with Tomi about how his passion for running has grown over the last few years and talks about maintaining his motivation and passion. In 2020, Jamie ran 70 half marathons in memory of a very close friend who sadly took his life. Jamie mentions how the deeper meaning behind his running is what inspires him to get up every morning at 05:30 to run even when he doesn't feel like it.
He speaks about the ultra marathon he did last year and what spurred that on.
Jamie says his improvement over the last few years comes mainly down to his consistency of training, and he's challenging himself to be more organised in his self coaching in order to improve further.
Tomi and Jamie discuss gear including Jamie's favourite running shoes (If you know him...you know he loves shoes)!
Jamie shares how he got through 2020 and how his running helped him throughout the tough year, and his goals for 2021!
Please follow @jamies.running on Instagram if you want legit gear reviews, advice, tips and inspiration for your running!
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We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with another athlete from the North East, in Ali Bailey. He runs for Gateshead Harriers with coach John Stephenson's group and his love for running goes beyond the competition and the medals. He's all about getting out there, having fun and testing his limits.
Ali talks about what got him into running and his journey moving from an endurance cyclist to an endurance runner, who is able to run sub 2:30 hr marathons!
He takes us through his training and has a few funny stories to tell about when his races have gone wrong!
Right now, Ali is training for the Bob Graham Round as another way to see how far he can push his body, which he gets into on this episode.
Ali encourages us to look for hope in 2021, no matter your current circumstance.
Please follow @ali_bailey_ on Instagram if you're intersted in his life and his running! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with the 20 year-old, aspirational athlete from Essex, living in Newcastle - Gus Withers. Gus is a passionate, rangey elite runner for Gateshead Harriers. After one year of training, Gus was able to finish amongst the top athletes in the world in the Great North Run Half Marathon in 2019 and his passion for running grew greater from there. He's one of the current young athletes in the North East with bags of potential and he runs for Gateshead Harriers with coach John Stephenson's group.
Gus talks about what got him into running and his journey from racing as a kid to competing with international athletes at the age of 19.
He takes us through his training and race prep and gives us tips to remain motivated with examples of the challenges he overcame in 2020.
Throughout the conversation, Gus keeps reminding us that in order to achive the best we can be and even compete at the top level, you need to work extremely hard. It's all about consistency, motivation and never giving up and this is Gus' story so far.
Please follow @gus_withers on Instagram if you're intersted in his life and his running! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with the Senior Men's National Cross Country Champion, out of the North East - Calum Johnson. Calum is a versatile, self coached beast. Not only is a national champion, but he's also an international triathlete who competes against the likes of the Brownlee brothers! He's one of the current top athletes from the North East and he runs for Gateshead Harriers with coach John Stephenson's group.
Cal talks about what got him into sport and his deep passion for competing. His passion extends beypnd gold medals, however. He shares some mental and physical health benefits of running!
Cal takes us through his training and race prep and gives us tips to remain motivated with examples of the challenges he overcame in 2020.
Throughout the conversation, Calum keeps reminding us that in order to achive the best we can be and even compete at the top level, you need to work extremely hard. It's all about work ethic and dedication, and as a professional athlete, Calum is the embodiment of these.
Please follow @caaljohnson on Instagram (and @scranwithcal for his bakery) if you're intersted in Calum's life and his running! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with one of top marathoners out of the North East Dan Alexander. Dan is a machine who has mega range - from 5k to marathon distance. He runs for Gateshead Harriers under coach John Stephenson, with some other top athletes in and around Newcastle.
Dan talks about what got him into running and his deep passion for running for more than just racing, but for physical and mental health benefits. He tells us why he loves parkruns and his goals to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors!
Dan takes us through his training and race prep and gives us tips to remain motivated with examples of the challenges he overcame in 2020.
Please follow @da11888 on Instagram if you're intersted in Dan's life and his running! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with one of the best athletes of all time out of the North East in Nick McCormick. Nick is a former Olympian who specialised in the 1500m and 5000m and represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games. He's trained with and raced the likes of Mo Farah and has been coached by the top coaches in the world.
Nick details his journey from being a junior athlete, to becoming a senior, racing at the commonwealth games and the Olympics. He takes us through his training and race prep with the late great Lindsay Dunn and how Lindsay helped shape his career.
Nick's deep passion for running has translated into his second career at New Balance. He talks about some of the athletes he get to work with now, how technology has changed running now and how although no longer professional, he still trains, has goals and is looking to push the barriers.
Please follow @nickmccormick1981 on Instagram if you're intersted in Nick's life and his running! And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Alex Brown - a student-athlete ranked #1 U23 10k this year.
Alex speaks about his beginnings in athletics and how he's managed to go from coming in 352 place in races to being ranked number 1 in the UK. He talks about his passion for running, training and competing.
Alex reflects on his year as a runner and personally, the ups and down, and how he's stayed consistent and highly motivated.
More than a runner, Alex is a passionate golf fan! He talks about how sport has grown him and added to his life and digs deeper into his goals as an athlete.
Alex is a part of the LD Crew, a group of high level endurance athletes from the North East of England. Please follow @theldcrew and @alexxbrown1 on Instagram for more insight into the crew and Alex!
And remember to follow @ardentrunclub on Instagram and @thisisardent on all social media for updates on this podcast and us over here at Ardent!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode of Ardent Run Club, Tomi speaks with one of the best known vets in British athletics - Terry Scott.
Terry tells us about his start to running, his favourite achievements, his training, his ups and downs and gives us an insight into what it's like to be the top of his category.
He breaks down how running changed his life and how he keeps going even when motivation wanes.
Terry is a part of the LD Crew, a group of high level endurance athletes from the North East of England. Please follow @theldcrew and @tel_scott on Instagram for more insight into the crew and Terry!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with an orginal, founding memeber of the LD Crew, in Chris Parr.
Chris speaks on his last 20 years as a runner and how even at the age of 36, he's still improving. Chris has a deep passion for the sport and has had many accolades over the years, from competing in the European juniors, to racing Bernard Lagat, to setting a world record(more on that in this episode)!
Chris speaks about his team - The LD Crew - and his fond memories. He speaks about his experiences training, racing and overcoming massive setbacks.
Please follow @theldcrew on Instagram and @chrisparrrunning for insight into the crew and Chris' life!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode of Ardent Run Club, Tomi chats with Nathan Shrubb - a North East based coach who leads the LD Crew; a group of high-level middle to long distance athletes from across the North East. Nathan speaks about his history as an athlete, his transition into coaching, his coaching career and the LD Crew and the group's aspirations. He breaks down what he's learnt as a runner and coach, how he coaches and his top tips to help you become a better athlete, coach and person.
As the LD Crew have just launched their brand and logo, please follow them on Instagram @theldcrew to support the athletes and for brand updates. Every follow helps!
We hope you learn something, we hope you get inspired and we hope you Find Your Fire.
On this episode, Tomi speaks with another North East based coach - Lewis Moses. He’s the founder of New Levels Coaching and Co-founder of Runner Retreats, with plenty of competing and coaching experience.
Lewis Moses was British Champion of the indoor 1500m in 2012 and got to represent Team GB and Northern Ireland in the World Indoor Champs that year. Lewis shares his experiences racing, training and coaching here on this latest episode. Lots of wisdom and many gems from the coach himself and we get an insight into who Lewis really is, beyond running.
Follow @lewismosesnlc, @newlevelscoaching and @runnersretreatuk on Instagram! Every follow helps.
We hope you learn something. We hope you get inspired. And we hope you Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with Saskia Huxham a middle-distance athlete from Sheffield.
Coached by David Lowes and Keith Whitelam, Saskia competes predominantly on the track but also dabbles in the cross country. Today we find out that Saskia's most suited to the 800m but wants to get back into her 400m hurdles too. She talks about what motivates her, what she has learned and her ambitions for the future. Sharing her journey so far, Saskia also talks about her will to fight and never give up and the positive changes that has brought. Stayed tuned for all of that as well as so much more in their conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with Emily Chong a middle-to-long-distance athlete from County Durham.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode one of Ardent Run Club , Emily competes on the track and on the cross country field as an U17, ranging from 800 & 1500 m to 5k.
She talks about her love for running, what she has learned and her ambitions for the future. Sharing her journey so far, Emily also talks about what training under David Lowes is like and how that translates into her racing. Stayed tuned for all of that as well as so much more in her conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with Lucy Scothern a middle-distance athlete from County Durham.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode one of the Ardent Run Club Podcast, Lucy competes predominantly on track but also on the cross country course as an U17. She's strong over 800 m and 1500 m with PBs of 2:13.9 and 4:35 respectively.
She talks about what motivates her, what she has learned and her ambitions for the future. Sharing her journey so far, Lucy also talks about what it's like to be coached by David and how her training translates into her racing. Stayed tuned for all of that as well as so much more in her conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with Lia and Maayan Radus - two middle distance, track, road and cross country athletes and sisters from London.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode one of Ardent Run Club, Lia loves her middle distance track events, but her younger sister, Maayan, prefers the cross country and longer road events. They talk about what motivates them, what they've learnt and their ambitions for the future. Sharing their journey so far, Lia and Maayan also talk of the value of being coached by David and the positive changes that has brought. Stayed tuned for all of that as well as so much more in their conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi waxes philosophical with Jordan Scott, a long distance runner currently residing near the Northern Frontier of the Roman Empire (North Shields).
Coached by the sagacious David Lowes, special guest in episode of Ardent Run Club Podcast, Jordan competes predominantly over the cross country and trails, but plans to return to the roads post-lockdown. Whilst Jordan prefers longer distance races, he will be aiming to revise personal bests across all distances (road and track) now that some underlying neural issues have been properly diagnosed and addressed. He talks about what motivates him, what he has learned, and his ambitions for the future. Sharing his journey so far, Jordan discusses the value of being coached by David and the positive changes he has delivered. In their conversation with Tomi, you will get to enjoy all of that, as well as insight into the cultural value of Lewis Hamilton.
We hope you learn something, get inspired, and Find Your Fire.
Today, Tomi speaks with Holly Thompson a middle-distance athlete from Scotland.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode one of the Ardent Run Club Podcast, Holly competes predominantly on road but also on the track and cross country. Although preferring the slightly longer races, she has recently set PB’s over all distances from 1500m up to 10km. She talks about what motivates her, what she has learned and her ambitions for the future. Sharing her journey so far, Holly also talks of the value of being coached by David and the positive changes that has brought. Stayed tuned for all of that as well as so much more in their conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Welcome to the third episode of Ardent Run Club! Here we talk about everything running - from training to racing, from nutrition to kit and everything in between. With exclusive interviews with a whole host of athletes, from world class runners and coaches to your casual park runner, you're bound to learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire. For Ardent Runners By Ardent Runners.
Today, Tomi speaks with Lucy-Erin Hunter - a middle-distance athlete from Darlington, currently living in Leeds.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode three of the Ardent Run Club Podcast, Lucy competes on the track, road and cross country fitting plenty into a season. Her favourite event is the 1500m although she has recently stated doing a bit of road running and enjoyed her first 10k back in December. Still only 19, she has raced competitively for 9 years and shares just some of her many running experiences with us. She talks about her plans to revise her personal bests over the next few years with the help of her coach David and the important role he plays in them working together as a team towards this shared goal as well as much more in her conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Welcome to the second episode of Ardent Run Club! Here we talk about everything running - from training to racing, from nutrition to kit and everything in between. With exclusive interviews with a whole host of athletes, from world class runners and coaches to your casual park runner, you're bound to learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire. For Ardent Runners By Ardent Runners.
Today, Tomi speaks with Joe and Scott Armstrong, brothers and middle-distance athletes based in cathedral city of Durham.
Coached by David Lowes, special guest in episode one of the Ardent Run Club Podcast, older brother Joe is currently the 2nd ranked U23 for 5k in the UK. Still only 22, he has raced competitively for well over a decade and shares just some of his many running experiences with us. Meanwhile Scott, younger by two years, has big ambitions of his own having only recently stepped up to middle-distance events. Already holding an impressive 800m personal best of 1 minute 54 seconds, he talks about his plans to revise those figures over the next few years. Both share their thoughts on being coached under David, the competitiveness of living and training with each other, as well as much more in their conversation with Tomi.
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
Welcome to the very first episode of the Ardent Run Club Podcast!
Here we talk about everything running - from training to racing, from nutrition to kit and everything in between. With exclusive interviews with a whole host of athletes, from world class runners and coaches to your casual park runner, you're bound to learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.
For Ardent Runners By Ardent Runners
Today, Tomi speaks with the head of Team Lowes Run - David Lowes.
David Lowes is a legendary Level 4 endurance coach in UK Athletics. He's coached Team GB and England athletics, helping raise 19 international athletes, and counting! He's a passionate runner with over 50 years of experience at the top level, training and racing World Class athletes like Brendan Foster and Mike McLeod. A career filled with ups and downs, topped off with becoming the 1985 Glasgow Marathon Champion running 2:15, David speaks about racing on cinder tracks from when he was just a young child to becoming a world class coach who many athletes and coaches alike look up to. David shares experiences in training racing and coaching and offers wisdom for athletes and coaches!
We hope you learn something, get inspired and Find Your Fire.