If My Feet Could Talk

It's been about 16 ish months since the last episode of Season 4 with Zach. A lot has gone on since then, so to kick off Season 5 it's a good opportunity to do a catch up with the host Owain. Where has he been? Why hasn't there been an episode? Have a listen!

In this episode I catch up with Zach Bates, a young man who is crushing 100 mile races currently who grew up with Autism. Coming on a podcast is a big thing for someone like Zach, and it was good for both Zach and myself to chat together about growing up with Autism, finding the love for running and then going out and start crushing Ultra Marathons inc 100 miles. Autism is a SpLD as we call it over here and a subject that we need to talk about, and with people like Zach smashing challenging sports, it's proof we as humans are capable of doing incredible things. You can follow Zach here on TikTok www.tiktok.com/running.farther or on instagram www.instagram.com/running.farther . Zach also has a film coming out here is the trailer https://youtu.be/kzzlEW11SFQ you can help fund the film being finished off here https://gofund.me/ee55b4f2

In this episode I chat with Zachary Frieldley, a Professional Trail Runner who was born with 1 leg and uses a Blade to hit the Mountains with. We talk about growing up as a child and difficulties that came with disability, how he found the love for running and making it to the Iconic UTMB in the Alps. How he wants to keep trying to break the barriers in Trail Running events for Para Athletes. It's an epic chat so I hope you enjoy listening or watching this one. You can follow Zach here www.instagram.com/zachary_movement or here www.tiktok.com/trailblader. There is also a documentary made by ON Running you can watch also, it's a good watch. Check it out here https://youtu.be/60YFPMSl6_0

In this Episode I chat with Rachel Rutherford, a fantastic Tri Athlete, who has earnt her AG Great British Vest, Competed at Kona World Championship Ironman event. We talk about her on going battle with an eating disorder. You can find her in www.instagram.com/pocketrocketrach

In this episode I catch up with Danny Slay, a retired Fire Fighter, Ultra Runner and Event Organiser. We talk about his 30 years in the Fire Service  , life as a fire fighter. We look at how he ended up with PTSD and how that got him into Ultra Running which ultimately led to the creation of the special Hope Trail Festival https://hopetrailfestival.co.uk This chat did get a little emotional as we touch on our mental health. A fantastic podcast episode.

In this episode of If My Feet Could Talk I chat to a Former Airborne Engineer in the Army Paul Skivington. We talk about growing up, his time in the Army, the loss of a limb to how life is now for him. A really good insight to an amputee's mind and life. It's a really good chat getting to know Paul out side of the social media world. You can follow his escapades here www.instagram.com/legless9 or www.tiktok.com/legless9 or you can subscribe to his YouTube channel here https://youtu.be/bSFudOVzT8k

In another great episode of the podcast I catch up with Race Director and Former Ultra Runner Huw Williams. We talk about growing up, his running adventures and dealing with heart surgery and cancer during Covid. An inspirational Welshman informing us what he use to do and what he does now. A real gem of a podcast episode! You can follow him on instagram here www.instagram.com/thehuwwilliams . Also you can find his ultra events here www.penllynultra.com.co.uk

In this episode I was lucky to have a chat with former international Road Marathoner and now elite Ultra Marathoner Holly Stables. We chat about her growing up, earning her international vest, running her first marathon, her relationship with food and training to becoming one of the best ultra marathon runners we have. A fantastic fire side chat, which was brilliant to have. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, don't forget to share, like subscribe and review on the various apps. You can follow her here www.instagram.com/rushbynature or check out her website www.rushbynature.com

In this episode of If My Feet Could Talk, I catch up with a local legend in the South West Running Community. A previous winner of the Dartmoor Discovery Ultra amongst other races Sian Longthorpe. We talk about growing up, how she used her training as away of treatment for many reasons, and how she made a big life changing decision with running being her only constant. A fantastic episode I loved making! You can follow this amazing woman here on instagram www.instagram.com/sian_runs_ 

In this episode I catch up with Ultra Runner, Coach and Inspirational Tom Garrod. We chat about growing up, bullying, suicide, surviving Cancer after being given 3 days to live and his amazing achievements in the world of Ultra Running. Tom's efforts in raising awareness of Testicular Cancer whilst out running the length of Ireland or doing a Double Los Las Cymru race over 500 miles. You can follow him here www.instagram.com/tomgarrodultra . His website is here www.tomgarrodcoaching.co.uk and his awareness page here https://bustinyourballs.org 

In this Episode, I catch up with a local runner who is well known in the world of Trail Running. Ceri Rees, a former international runner, race director of www.wildrunning.co.uk events. We talk about his running career, his rugby days, his partner's cancer diagnosis and other stuff. Ceri is now raising money for the charity FORCE, which helps those with Cancer. You can find out more info on his event so the website or go to instagram www.instagram.com/wildrunninguk or on Facebook www.facebook.com/wildrunninguk 

Welcome to the new season of If My Feet Could Talk and there was no better way to kick it off than with this guest. Lee Davies, is a serving soldier, ultra runner and coach. Like most Ultra Runners, he too has a story to tell. Lee Davies talks about where he grew up, joining the Army more than once, war, being diagnosed with "the Suicide Disease" and Ultra Running. You can follow Lee here on his Vet I Run youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSCSv_SFD65qJFi65q4gFkw/featured or his other channel Pursue Purpose https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3LXjzEZY8wdxGAvviBZ3iQ or his insta www.instagram.com/leerunsultras

In this episode of If MY Feet Could Talk I chat to Wanda Summers, an Off Road Trail Running Coach and PT from Cornwall, who's story is incredible. From her Couch 2 MDS to her come back from being paralysed after a serious accident. Such a wonderful chat with an amazing human being. You can find her here www.wandasummers.co.uk www.facebook.com/PTWandaSummers

In this episode I catch up with American Pro Ultra Runner Adam Kimble, we chat about his very successful running career including his run across America, FKTs, JoGLE and the sad loss of friends. It was such a great fun chat, finding out shared some common things. Have a listen or a watch, share and let us know what you think. You can find Adam on the following links www.instagram.com/adamkimble818 www.facebook.com/adamkimbleultrarunner www.adamkimble.com

In this episode I catch up with Toby Fells, a trail runner living in the Lake District with his dogs going out on adventures, take amazing pictures whilst doing so. We chat about his life growing up dealing his mental health, treatment and well becoming Toby. Such an inspirational down to earth human being, with the love of trail running, wild swimming, photography and his dogs. Definitely one of my fav episodes to date. You can find his insta here www.instagram.com/transgender_trail_runner 

Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 3 of "If My Feet Could Talk". I catch up with the one and only Claire Smith, the 2nd person in the UK, 4th Female in the world  to have completed the Double Decca Ironman (20 x Ironman in a row event), self supported run from John O'Groats to Land's End and her battle against addiction. It was my pleasure to have her as a guest on my podcast. I hope you enjoy it. Here are some links www.instagram.com/brutalclaire www.brutalclaire.co.uk www.brutalevents.co.uk

Season 3 has just started with this beaut of a podcast. In this episode I'm joined by Vic Owens, and incredible runner who's journey didn't start that long ago. Join us as we chat about life and running some of the hardest events in the UK. You can follow her incredible adventures here www.instagram.com/the_happy_runnernw & www.facebook.com/thehappyrunnerNW

In this episode I catch up with one of the finest UK Ultra Runners, this country has ever produced. ReRun co-founder Dan Lawson. We talk about growing up, starting out in running, hitting the big achievements including running for Team GB at the World and European Championships, when things didn't go right, and of course his record breaking LEJOG run. It was an amazing catch up with my buddy. You can following him here on instagram www.instagram.com/therunningdan you can check out his website here www.danlawson.life and also the fabulous ReRun here www.rerunclothing.org .

In this episode I catch up with Menna Evans, who after loss of her dad, re took up running and decided to run JOGLE, then take on the length of New Zealand breaking the world record in doing so. We talk about her running, her adventures, her loss and mental health. A brilliant episode and you can follow her new adventures here https://www.facebook.com/marathonmenna and www.instagram.com/marathonmenna 

In this episode I catch up with Chris Brannigan a Major in the Army whom I had the honour to meet during his epic 700 mile barefoot adventure trying to raise much needed funds for treatment for his daughter Hasti show suffers from a rare disease CDLS. We chat about growing up in Northern Ireland, joining the Army and his epic adventure from Land's End to Edinburgh via 10 Downing Street. You can follow his story via the following links www.instagram.com/hopeforhasti www.facebook.com/hopeforhasti and you can donate to the charity here www.justgiving.com/fundraising/barefootacrossbritain 

In this episode I get to catch up with the fantastic John Kelly. He was kind enough to give up some of his time to have a chat. We talk about growing up in America, getting into marathons, racing Barkley, the Spine, ITU Long Course World's, the Pennine Way FKT etc. Such a down to earth guy working and training around his young family whilst still performing at a high level. www.randomforestrunner.com www.instagram.com/randomforestrunner www.facebook.com/randomforestrunner 

In this episode we talk to Jo Meek, aka as the Running Squirrel. I catch up with her and chat about her time in the Army, life and smashing podiums on in Ultra Marathons. Jo is give's us an insight to her life, and it was fascinating hearing her talk. You can follow Jo here www.instagram.com/running_squirrel www.facebook.com/TheRunningSquirrel www.jomeekblog.wordpress.com

In this episode I catch up with a mate who's not just any old Ironman finisher, he's an extreme ultra Ironman who's completed a DecaIronman. We catch up and chat about all sorts including mega events he has done. Follow him on www.instagram.com/ironjedibra. Also check out his events www.brutalevents.co.uk

In this episode I catch up with Aleks Kashefi, an barefoot adventure runner. A former teacher who gave up the education to have some epic adventures. www.instagram.com/aleks_kashefi 

In this episode I get to catch up with one the UK's greatest Ultra Running legends. One of my biggest inspirations and a truly wonderful human being. We talk about her adventures that her feet took her on, her battle with her eating disorder and her new adventures in swimming and running. Follow her on her www.instagram.com/mimianderson and her other social media outlets. 

In this episode I catch up with Gary House, Top Coach, Top Ultra Runner and Top Bloke. We talk about his time growing up, how he got into running, coaching and everything in between. Follow him on instagram www.instagram.com/garyhouse_ 

Welcome back to a new season of podcasts. In this episode I catch up with a really top bloke, and a good friend. A former Matelot, A Firefighter and Ultra Runner. We talk about his time in the Royal Navy, life as Firefighter, why he runs, and importantly PTSD. It's a fantastic episode, and if you want to follow him on insta www.instagram.com/nomad1191 . We could've chatted all day! 

The final episode of the current series. In this one I catch up the Legend that is Ted Jackson. We talk about all things from desert running, marathons on every continent to supporting his wife with MS. It is a beauty of an episode and you will want to listen to every minute of it.

In this episode I catch up with Sarah Booker, a blogger, an Ultra Runner, a GB Triathlete and all round wonderful human being that can get lost on Zwift! Listen to us catching up and talking about her work, her training and of course Wildlife she thinks hate her!

In this episode I talk to one of my Best Friend's about his life. Giving the listeners an insight to why he moved away, why he runs and most importantly his amazing restaurant 12:51. Listen to the highs and lows

In this episode I catch up with one of my oldest friends, former international Decathlete, Welsh Athletic Coach and all round snappy dresser Fyn Corcoran

In this episode I get to catch up with Colin Kirk-Potter from Runventure in Tavistock. We'll be chatting about running, being a Royal Marine and of course Runventure

In this episode, I talk to another amazing guest. David from Bys Vyken Events, talking all thing's running, MH, and some Cornish stuff maybe

Having a catch up with my buddy Andrew who is the founder of Ground Zero Life without Limits. As always chatting about stuff

In this episode I go in to the reasons I found a love for running and also some of the negativity I received.

IN this episode I talk mostly rubbish, but it's rubbish about me and my life as a fat runner. Having to deal with the negativity around it and why I became fat in the first place.

The first ever episode where I give a little insight into myself and my running abroad

Introduction to the ramblings of an Ultra Running Matelot