5 Miles Easy

Feb 09 2025 58 ep. 47 mins 19
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Running pals Steph McCall and Rose Harvey are joined by guests to bring you conversations about training, nutrition, mindset and much more to inspire, motivate and get you one step closer to your running goals.
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Ep59: Gerda Steyn - Olympian & Ultra Legend

Feb 09 2025 57 mins  
In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins a

Ep58: The Sixth Mile

Feb 03 2025 29 mins  
WE'RE BACK! And we're kicking off the new season in Cape Town. Both of us are on training camp in South Africa working towards some exciting goals for 2025. We catch up on what races we're aiming for, 2025 goals and highlights from Cape Town. But it's not all been drama free on the trails... Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5MilesEasy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p

Ep57: Christmas Special!

Dec 22 2024 54 mins  
We can hardly believe it, but that's a wrap on 5 Miles Easy for 2024! For our Christmas special, we're joined by no other than our long suffering partners, Charlie and Joe. We run through our highest highs, biggest fails, and most important learnings of 2024 as well as hearing about all the running (or not running) Charlie and Joe have been doing this year. Grab a mince pie and set

Ep56: Hannah Tyldesley - Running Through Pregnancy, Embracing Change and the Power of Positivity

Dec 15 2024 41 mins  
Hannah is an ultra runner, adventurer and co-founder of the fitness and wellness Instagram account, Twice the Health. Hannah has pushed her limits on trails and roads around the world, and is now embracing the challenge of her new role as a mum. Through Twice The Health, Hannah has shared her journey of balancing her love of endurance sport with the joys and challenges of motherhoo

Ep55: Becky Briggs - "Be stubborn enough not to give up"

Dec 08 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with British marathon runner, Becky Briggs, who has just completed Valencia Marathon in an incredible time of 2:32. Becky’s passion and insights into her running journey are inspiring. At just 24 years old, Becky has already been running for 15 years and has had many notable achievements including multiple GB vests, participating in the 2022 European

Ep54: The Sixth Mile

Dec 01 2024 37 mins  
The Sixth Mile is back! This episode was recorded just before Steph ran Valencia marathon - we go through how she was feeling right before the race, the mindset tactics that she planned to utilise and her race day goals. And while Steph has been nailing marathon sessions, Rose has finally done some proper running and discusses what the build back has looked like. We also

Ep53: Aidan O'Flaherty - The Questions We've Always Wanted to Ask a Physio

Nov 25 2024 48 mins  
Do we really need to warm up for a run? What's the most effective way to fix running injuries? Would a physio recommend super shoes?Whether you're wanting to get faster, battling a niggle or just aiming to stay injury-free, specialist running physio, Aidan, has the answers.We discuss:- How to identify and prevent overuse injuries- The most effective ways to recover from injury- The

Ep52: Breathwork Expert Aodhnait Lombard - Take Control of Your Breath for Peak Performance

Nov 17 2024 81 mins  
How can a one minute breathwork practice boost performance and recovery? What's the science behind ice baths? And how can cold exposure and taking control of our breathing improve our overall health and wellbeing?Aodhnait is a breathwork and cold exposure coach with a degree in neuroscience and expertise in the Wim Hof Method. We dive into the science behind breathwork and cold exp

Ep51: Alexandra Johnson - Mindset Shifts for Optimal Performance

Nov 10 2024 50 mins  
What is the most common mental barrier runners face? Can you think your way to performance goals? How do we recover better and reduce our injury risk using the power of the mind?In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Johnson, triathlete and physio. Alexandra has always seen running as more than just physical, teaching clients that mindset can influence the way your body respon

Ep50: The Sixth Mile

Nov 03 2024 37 mins  
Rose had a bike accident, Steph hit the wall, and both their Garmins haven't been happy with them. Join us for the sixth mile; the episode where we chat about our runner's high, running lows, learnings and latest news in the world of running! We also read out listener stories. Please DM us or email [email protected] if you want one read out.If you're enjoying our conversa