Can you get more of a boost from a gel than a super shoe? The science of fuelling, with Dr Sam Impey

Steph Bruce. The Tracksmith Stamata project and years of running wisdom

Steph Bruce talks about the Tracksmith Stamata project, which is helping 16 female amatuer runners as they chase the US Olympic Qualifying Time. She also talks about her running journey, advice for expectant and post-partum runners, how to fuel for longevity, what her top psychological tricks and tips are and how you can be a good coach. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tracksmith's Stamata Team and Its Mission 02:17 The Stamata Team Story 03:47 Balancing Coaching and Personal Training 06:14 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 08:57 Finding Balance in Training 11:39 The Comparison trap 14:01 The Evolution of Running Culture 16:19 Personal Stories and Finding Your Why 19:08 The Role of Sports Psychology 21:21 The Temporary Nature of Pain 22:19 Motherhood and Mental Toughness 24:38 Training Through Pregnancy 27:05 Finding Balance as a New Mom 29:58 Future Plans for Tracksmith Stamata 31:57 How to Become a Great Coach Coaching - Insights and Philosophy 34:12 Nutrition for Endurance Athletes 35:51 Psychological Resilience in Sports

Why is my brain out of synch with my body? Sports Psychology with Dr Josephine Perry

This conversation covers the importance of building confidence before a race and understanding the impact of nerves on body physiology on performance. It also delves into motivation and intrinsic drive, as well as navigating injury and discomfort in training and racing. Subjects: * Building confidence before a race * Understanding the impact of body physiology on performance * How to stay motivated * What to do when you feel like your body is stopping you performing to your best * Why we beat ourselves up after a race and how to stay joyful * Should we all lose the tech?

Can you get more of a boost from a gel than a super shoe? The science of fuelling, with Dr Sam Impey

"Dr. Impey's journey into the world of sports science began with his groundbreaking research into the cellular and molecular adaptations to exercise-nutrition interactions during his PhD and postdoctoral work. With over a decade of experience supporting elite athletes worldwide, Dr Impey has been helping Puresport develop their gels. They have said that 1 x 30g carb gel every 30 mins is as complicated as it needs to be. We chatted to Dr Impey to find out why, what the fat adaptation trend was all about, what negatives there are to too many gels, and whether you should adjust fuelling for your menstrual cycle.

How to Coach and Be Coached: an elite athlete's journey and approach to coaching, with Jo Wilkinson

Jo Wilkinson is England Athletics Regional Coach lead for Endurance in the South East and Talent Event Lead coach on the England Athletics Junior Talent Programme. She talks us through moving from top-club to elite athlete, reframing her ideas about coaching, what her coaching philosophy is and what she looks for when watching her athletes. Jo has run all her life. She was coached by Alex and Rosemary Stanton (Paula Radcliffe's coach) and has a host of accolades to her name including: * 6th in the 10000m at the Manchester Commonwealth Games 2002 * 2 x top 20 in the London Marathon elite field * Team bronze running for GB at the European Championships * Having a daughter