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Our Chairman, Dave Wiliams, was thrilled to have addressed the American Council of the Blind (ACB) at their 64th Annual National Conference & Convention held in Dallas, Texas. On 10 July 2025, Dave delivered the keynote speech at the annual Convention banquet to a sold out audience. He called for greater investmentt in braille as a proven literacy tool that can transform the lives of blind people around the world. He was introduced by ACB Treasurer and Master of Ceremonies, the Reverend Michael Garrett, from Missouri City, Texas. Sponsorship With thanks to Dot Inc. for sponsoring Dave's attendance. Find out more about Dot Pad X and the Raising the Dots Podcast. Dot is proud to have played its part in the Monarch, in partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and HumanWare. Links Related to the Braillists National Braille Press (NBP) Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation Points of Light award 1982, 8 February 2023 Links Related to Braille The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Links Related to RNIB RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People RNIB Tech Talk Links Related to ACB ACB Media Braille Revival League Links Related to the World Blind Union and European Blind Union World Blind Union (WBU) European Blind Union (EBU) Living Braille, the website of the EBU Braille Working Group Links Related to Running Parkrun UK Couch to 5K (C25K) Abbott World Marathon Majors Full Text of Dave's Speech Good evening ACB President, friends, advocates, everyone here and online. Thank you for your hospitality! I am grateful for your invitation to share in ACB's “Big Dreams and Bold Ideas”, not only this week here in Dallas, but over many decades in many places far beyond your shores. It is a privilege to stand before you tonight, as someone whose life has been profoundly shaped by this movement. Let me begin with a deeply personal truth: for a long time, I resented my blindness. Like many, I struggled to accept blindness as part of my identity. Through you, I learned to think differently, to dream boldly, and to act decisively. That shift in perspective changed everything. It is why I am here tonight—to celebrate what is possible when we embrace who we are and empower others to do the same. Our blindness stories break down barriers and build bridges. They turn isolation into community, fear into action, and doubt into confidence. Together, I believe we can ignite that transformation for countless others. When I talk about blind people, I intend “blind” in the broadest sense. Whether you identify as blind, low vision, vision impaired, we are all valued in this community and our voices carry equal importance. And if you are a sighted person who works to elevate the voices of blind people, we thank you for your solidarity. Before I share how it was you in this movement who taught this northern English lad to feel differently about my blindness, becoming a passionate braille advocate and Six-star World Marathon Majors Finisher, we must extend our gratitude to our friends at Dot, who's support means I can be with you here tonight. I know many of you took the opportunity this week to get your hands on Dot Pad X, a highly versatile multiline braille and tactile display portable enough to be carried in a schoolbag. Dot's technology is disrupting the braille display industry. Using Dot Pad and the Dot Canvas app, I recently supported my sighted 16-year-old son's math revision and got to touch his signature for the first time. Dot and partners are delivering new educational and employment opportunities we could only dream of just a few years ago. Do we have any first timers here? My first ACB Convention was Birmingham, Alabama. Your Birmingham in July is a bit warmer than our Birmingham near my home in England. We simply do not have anything like these blindness conventions in the UK. I jumped in at the deep end with you. 2003 was an eventful year for ACB. General Session ran over into an extra day. As Director of ACB Radio, I was responsible for making sure ACB's membership, and listeners tuned in from offices and homes in countless countries, could hear our coverage. And while we were very well looked after by ACB's Alabama affiliate, the internet connectivity at convention that year was especially problematic and seamed to get even more challenging during the liveliest debates. My purpose then, as it is today, is to empower as many blind people as possible by increasing our access to the information and tools we need to live our best lives. A year before Birmingham, ACB Radio's founder and mentor to many of us decided to move on. I took the call. My predecessor, Jonathan Mosen, would be an impossible act for anyone to follow. But he believed in me. Long before ACB Radio, as a young blind man, I avoided the tools and skills that could have empowered me. I resisted the cane. I dismissed braille. I thought these things marked me as “different” in a way I was not ready to accept. I mistakenly believed specialist skills separated me from sighted people. These days we would say “othering”. I cast those skills aside for a long time. It took me years to recognise that confidence can come from a cane or guide dog, and enjoying bedtime stories with our kids can come from braille. The voices I heard on ACB Radio via my dial-up modem—leaders like Marlaina Lieberg and Paul Edwards—challenged me to rethink what it meant to be blind. They taught me that tools like braille and the white cane do not separate us from society—they connect us to the people and world around us. Their advocacy lifted me up, and I realized I could be part of something bigger. When I took on the role of ACB Radio Director, I was terrified. Could a young man from a small town in the UK really lead an initiative that connected blind people across the globe? But I said yes. Why? Because this movement showed me the power of taking risks. And because I knew that by sharing our stories, we could empower others to do the same. One of my first tasks as ACB Radio Director was to convince Marlaina to host her own talk show. She was so humble and asked me what if nobody listened? What would we even call it? I told her I was sure everyone would listen, and the name of the show would be Marlaina. Like many of you, I miss her lots and think of her often. I also knew Paul Edwards was a natural broadcaster and must have his own show. He teamed up with Brian Charlson, and Tuesday Topics was born. You certainly kept me busy. When I was not producing audio or trying to secure sponsors, my email and phone rang 24/7. If it were not a server in California needing a reboot, it was listeners frustrated they had missed the latest episode of Main Menu, Blind Handyman or Cooking in the Dark, and would I please send it to them? I convinced our tiny team of volunteer software developers to build us a listen again on-demand service, an early form of podcasting. ACB Radio did not just stream content; it brought blind people together online, long before Zoom calls and virtual conventions became the norm. We created opportunities for storytelling, advocacy, and community that spanned continents. From broadcasting ACB conventions to global events like the World Blind Union General Assembly, we ensured that the voices of blind people could be heard. The impact did not stop there. ACB Radio became a launchpad for careers, a platform for innovation, and a catalyst for change. It inspired similar initiatives worldwide. It proved that when blind people lead, we redefine what is possible. That legacy continues today through ACB Media, and its ripple effects are felt in every corner of our community. We will never know how many blind lives this priceless service has transformed. When it was my turn to pass on the ACB Radio baton, it was to join a team working on one of the first mobile screen readers with touch support. Talks, Mobile Speak and Pocket Hal pioneered many of the concepts we now take for granted in VoiceOver on iPhone and Talkback on Android. Following the early success of ACB Radio, blind people in many nations started their own online radio stations. In 2003, the Royal National Institute of Blind People in the UK launched Europe's first station for the blind community, now known as RNIB Connect Radio. I worked at RNIB for 6 years as their Inclusive Design Ambassador. We partnered with companies like Canon, Netflix, and Sony to advance their accessibility efforts. My ACB Radio experience meant I was also invited to host around 150 episodes of RNIB's flagship technology show, Tech Talk. We were recognised by the UK radio industry and were awarded community station of the year in 2024. As well as interviewing many movers and shakers from the technology world, including accessibility leaders from Microsoft and Google, I had the incredible honour in March 2024 of recording a short interview with legendary singer songwriter Stevie Wonder. As we were introduced, I recalled the awe with which Marlaina had interviewed Ronnie Milsap years earlier. She had taught me that it is ok to feel that child-like excitement even during the moments that define our careers. After shaking Stevie's hand, I asked if he would be willing to share some messages about accessibility and inclusion with our blind brothers and sisters in the UK. I held my breath. He said let us do that now. I began recording. He asked about my recording equipment, and he playfully imitated my English accent. You should hear his Bob Dylan. As we were talking, we were forced to move due to being jostled by the crowd. Before I could grab my cane, Stevie took my arm in his and proceeded to walk us both forward. Hold the phone, I am now being sighted guided by Stevie Wonder? He said, “don't worry Dave, in a moment I'll Walk you into a wall.” My other lasting memory of that moment, in the interview, Stevie said, “I could not have the career I enjoy were it not for braille.” He talked about how he uses braille to write and edit his many songs. And how he has an ambition to publish his catalogue in braille for blind musicians to study. Stevie is not alone. We can all think of high-profile blind people who would link their success to an ability to read braille. Leading journalists, educators, lawyers, politicians holding high office have all relied on braille to get the job done. As for many of you, spreading braille and tactile literacy is a subject close to my heart. Every day I continue to be amazed how combinations of just six little dots fitting neatly under our fingerprints represent every letter of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation, math, music, and other symbols for accessing any subject and any language. Incidentally, six is also the number of big city marathons you must run to complete the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. I may have mentioned that somewhere. I will come back to running later. Braille's invention meant for the first time blind people could independently read and author our own stories, find our voices, become educated, and employed, label household items, read our own greetings cards, identify medications, the list goes on. Whether you read braille or not, we can all recognise how deeply linked braille is with the emancipation of blind people. Of the many tactile reading systems developed in the 19th century, and there were many, it is no accident that the system that prevailed was one developed by a young person who knew what we really needed because he was blind. Braille is an early example of that modern disability mantra, “nothing about us without us”. And it is blind people who today, through organisations such as the International Council on English Braille, continue to maintain our code. Blind people around the world have been celebrating two hundred years since braille's invention. I have been communicating braille's value in national broadcast and print media, meeting with hundreds of braille ambassadors at libraries across the UK. On January 4, the Braillists Foundation delivered the UK's first face-to-face World Braille Day Conference. I recognise that in the US, Braillists refers to a braille producer. But in the UK, Braillists often describes any blind person who relies on braille. We formally established the Braillists Foundation in early 2020 to promote braille and tactile literacy. The aims of the Braillists Foundation are: Promote the value of Braille as a proven literacy tool that enriches the lives of blind people. Support efforts to make affordable Braille and tactile reading technologies available to all blind people irrespective of education and employment status. Provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas about the development of future Braille technology. When social distancing forced everyone online, we began offering classes to introduce braille to beginners, supportive reading groups for practicing braille skills, drop-in sessions where readers can get braille questions answered, and masterclasses covering more advanced braille topics. The work of the Braillists Foundation, to spread braille literacy, especially during the pandemic, was recognised by your National Braille Press Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation, a UK Prime Minister's Point of Light Award, and in May this year I was honoured to accept an invitation to a Royal Garden party celebrating learning and skills at Buckingham Palace. You are invited to join the international community celebrating Braille 200 for the rest of this year. The European Blind Union Braille Working Group encourages everyone to share creative experiences celebrating braille. You can do that through their website at LivingBraille.eu. You can follow the hashtag #Braille200 on social media. There's still time to organise your own braille two hundred events. And always you can elevate the voices of braille readers by connecting with ACB's Braille Revival League. And next year, 2026, APH will open the Dot Experience in Louisville to celebrate braille's rich heritage. Braille's profoundly personal connection with written language cannot be underestimated. Braille enabled me to write my proposal of marriage on a braille scrabble board. I waited, heart pounding, while my then girlfriend rummaged in the bag to find letters to compose her answer. She wrote blank e s. Next week we will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. I was also deeply moved, shortly after I crossed the finish line at the Tokyo Marathon this March, to discover braille featured on the finisher medal. I had run an exceptionally long way to get to that point, and reading that braille for myself, rather than having to ask a sighted person to read it to me, that really did feel like inclusion. Completing the much sought-after Abbott World Marathon Majors series was some journey. Blind since birth with Leber Congenital Amaurosis, I never saw myself as a runner. Seven years ago, I weighed over 220lb and could not run a bath. I had an idea of converting a guide runner into a pilot for my tandem bike gathering dust in my garage. I signed up for the England Athletics' “Find a Guide” database, a bit like your United in Stride. I soon met Steve and, later, Bex, my first real guide runners, who had no interest in piloting my tandem. What started as huffing and puffing to reach a mile turned into weekly runs and a community of support. I hated physical education at school: ill-fitting kit, smelly changing rooms, PE teachers. During those early attempts at something you could not describe as running, I thought about a blind lady I knew with asthma who ran marathons. I was reminded of Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Everest, also interviewed by Marlaina. Just exactly what was my excuse? I decided I was going to get fit and set an example for my son, Arlo. With lots of encouragement, especially from other blind runners sharing their stories, I dragged myself from couch to 5K. While no guide runner seeks recognition for themselves, they really are amazing people. Some blind runners told me how they wanted their guides to appear in results and officially receive a finisher medal at London Marathon. It was the advocacy skills I learned from this movement that enabled me to support that campaign by producing a package for BBC Radio. Our combined efforts changed London Marathon's policy. In my excitement about this small win for guided running, I returned home from the pub one night and went online. Alcohol and the internet are always a winning combination, you know? I found myself filling in a ballot entry form for a place in the New York City Marathon. What was I thinking? I had barely run six miles at this point, and here I was entering a lottery to run 26.2 miles. Not to mention the thousand miles you need to run in months of training. Surely, I would not get a place? I would not need to tell anyone, right? Wrong! “Dear Mr Williams” the email read. “Congratulations, you have a place in the 2019 New York City Marathon”. This had to be a joke. I checked my bank. Oh shoot. New York Road Runners had taken $270. Now I would have to tell my wife. I had nine months to train. And the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to show my then 10-year-old son that us blind dads could do things. Through the summer, I ran up and down hills in Worcestershire to prepare for the five massive bridges you must cross in the NYC marathon: Verrazano-Narrows, Pulaski, Queensboro, Willis Avenue, and Madison Avenue. I was doing my homework. I even joined a gym. It was a beautiful autumnal morning at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island as we lined up with 53,000 other runners to take on my first marathon. Helicopters hovered overhead and canons blasted as earlier waves set off. Nobody more surprised than me to be a part of it. Sinatra's New York, New York and Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind were on high rotation. New York would be the first of six starts that also included London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Tokyo: six big city marathons that have come together to make the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. These big city marathons are 26.2-mile street parties. The atmosphere is electric. You really feel the heartbeat of a city when the crowds turn out in force. Complete strangers yell your name to encourage you on. Not only do you get to feel like a rockstar, but you run the same course on the same day as the best athletes in the world. 1st Avenue in New York City and Tower Bridge in London are exceptionally loud. The shrill piercing screams of Wellesley's students in the Boston Marathon put me in mind of Beatlemania. I need to channel that energy especially when the running gets tough, as it always does. When the course is hilly and the weather is hot, I can find myself contemplating my life choices. There have been many times when I have gulped down buckets of Gatorade and walked for a while. Ultimately, drawing on that positive energy from all those people willing me on, and the power of the marathon to bring people together, is replenishing. Some of these cities have deeply divided histories. But they come together to support the runners. Your life, your marathon, has the power to bridge division. It is that sense of hope that drives me on through the exhaustion running to the finish line every time. Shout out to Chicago, London and Tokyo who gave me a medal that featured braille. Berlin, Boston and New York City, you can do this too. But it is not over. In 2024 Abbott announced that the Majors series will be extended to include a seventh, eighth and nineth star. Next month I am heading to Sydney for my first marathon in the Southern hemisphere. If you have ever taken a risk, bitten off a little bit too much, felt like an imposter, found yourself winging it, you are among friends. I certainly feel a little bit of that every time I go out for a run or stand up to deliver talks like this one. As blind people we know we must push the boundaries and take a chance. None of us got here by always taking the easy path. While I live thousands of miles away, you and I have a shared history. Some of which is written in People of Vision, ACB's story, a copy of which I have at home. Braille is also part of our shared history. Braille is a tool of liberation. It has empowered generations of blind leaders. Yet, we know that braille literacy is not where it should be. Too many blind children and adults lack access to the tools they need to thrive. This is a call to action for all of us. If we believe in independence, in dignity, in opportunity, then we must invest in braille. We must champion its teaching, ensure its availability, and celebrate its value as the cornerstone of blind empowerment. Let us dream bigger. Today, blind people are excelling in fields once thought inaccessible—technology, arts, business, politics, sports. But there is so much more to achieve. Imagine a world where every blind child has access to quality education, where workplaces are universally inclusive, and where we lead not as exceptions but as examples. Technology is a critical piece of this puzzle. But innovation is not enough. We must advocate for systemic change. We require policies that prioritize accessibility in every industry. We must have blind leaders at the decision-making table, shaping the future of inclusion. And we need allies—sighted people who amplify our voices, speaking with us, not for us. Tonight, I challenge each of you: How will you contribute to this movement? Will you mentor a blind youth, helping them see their potential. Will you advocate for better policies in your community. Or will you share your story, inspiring someone else to embrace their blindness as a source of strength. Whatever it is, do it boldly. Do it with the knowledge that your actions ripple outward, creating change far beyond this room. At the same time, let us not forget the power of collaboration. ACB, RNIB, the Braillists Foundation—together, we are stronger. Let us share strategies, pool resources, and align our goals to create a global network of blind advocates. The challenges we face are too big for any one organisation to tackle alone. But united, there is nothing we cannot achieve. As I stand here tonight, I am reminded of a truth that has guided me throughout my journey: stories change lives. Whether it is a marathon medal, a braille book, or a conversation with a stranger, every story we share chips away at prejudice and builds a more inclusive world. Thank you, ACB, for teaching me to think differently about blindness. Thank you for showing me what is possible when we embrace our identities and lift each other up. Let us keep running—toward inclusion, toward equality, and toward a future where every blind person has the tools and opportunities to live their best life. Let us find each other at the next starting line. Thank you, and good night.

As marathon season fast approaches, it's this time of year that we talk about the peak phase of training. This is around 3 - 4 weeks of training before you head into your taper.  In this weeks episode we share our top tips for those in the peak of training for April Marathons and also about how this weeks episode is not as we had planned! We got stuck in Paphos for an extra 24 hours and talk about our recent races in the Limassol Marathon races.    England Athletics renewals are now due - https://4bsj9evvo2z.typeform.com/to/trLrp75f Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the coaches!katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk hayley@therunninghub.co.uk   Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this weeks episode we're joined by 2 of our Running Hub community to share their recent experiences of the Tokyo Marathon.  They shared how they got into the marathon, tips on travel and accommodation, their experiences in Japan and Tokyo and the marathon itself including the expo, course and how they got on.  Full of tips, tricks and lovely stories we hope you enjoy this episode.    England Athletics renewals are now due - https://4bsj9evvo2z.typeform.com/to/trLrp75f Download your race packing checklist - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/race-day-checklist Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the coaches!katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk hayley@therunninghub.co.uk   Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this weeks episode we diving into how to get faster using interval training! The secret session in your training week to build speed, confidence and mental toughness. Whether you're training for a race, your next PB or just want to mix up your training routine, we'll break down how intervals work, why they're so effective, and how to add them to your training without overdoing it. Get ready to push your limits, gain confidence and see real progress on your runs!  In the introduction we also chat about the recent European Indoor Championships and our Cambridge Half Marathon recap. So tune in now to learn more about intervals and find out how we got on last weekend.    England Athletics renewals are now due - https://4bsj9evvo2z.typeform.com/to/trLrp75f Download your race packing checklist - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/race-day-checklist Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the coaches!katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk hayley@therunninghub.co.uk   Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop

In this weeks podcast we discuss half marathon race week prep and how to get ready for your next big race. A big contigent of The Hub are heading to Cambridge so we wanted to chat through our training week, mental prep, race strategy, hydration, nutrition and kit.  We also chatted through the Tokyo Marathon at the weekend, kickstarting the major marathon season for 2025.  We also discussed some topics including:  Should you still keep the same race strategy if the weather forecast is looking warm? What is the ideal time frame you arrive in the race city when time difference in involved?   England Athletics renewals are now due - https://4bsj9evvo2z.typeform.com/to/trLrp75f Download your race packing checklist - https://mailchi.mp/therunninghub/race-day-checklist Join The Running Hub Community Apply for 121 Coaching   Social Media LinksFollow us on instagram - @therunninghubcommunity @run_with_coachkatie @coach_james_trh Follow us on Facebook   Follow us on YouTube  Speak to the coaches!katie@therunninghub.co.uk james@therunninghub.co.uk hayley@therunninghub.co.uk   Purchase our new Strength Guide Here.  Shop our website & new limited edition range - www.therunninghub.co.uk/shop  

Oi, bellend, if you liked the pod give us a rating, a review, send us some love. We are back for episode 9, and are about to send a strongly worded email to England Athletics and the Beachy Head Marathon organisers (dictated but not read) before Lew goes against protocol and questions the Fact Hunt facts, marathons are back on the shelves and November Rain is declared a tune by Mr Kennedy.We rattle the charity tin with Mike EU Marathons Harley and empty chair John for the way home from a debauched weekend racing.Also, John Kennedy from the Posh Universe pops in for the drinking game, we coat a few of the bad uns in the community and Baz breathes in a worldie's flatulence.Enjoy. If at all possible.

Send us a Text Message.As an athletics correspondent for Running Magazine (the forerunner of Runners World), the Daily Telegraph and as a freelance Tom Knight covered 7 Summer Olympics and several World Athletic ChampionshipsIn that time Tom witnessed some amazing athletic feats that were controversial, inspirational, unbelievableFor this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I asked Tom to share the top 5 Memorable Athletics  Moments he covered during his careerIts a fascinating insight into what it was like to be on the ground reporting on these amazing moments Tom recalls Lewis v Johnson in Seoul, Kelly Holmes in Athens, Kathy Freeman in Sydney, Jonathan Edwards in Gothenburg and London 2012Tom and I met on the England Athletics running coaches course we are onTom works with athletes from the Bourton Road RunnersI also talk about the Smugglers Scuttle race from Bus Vyken events and the Trelissick Parkrun If you want to interact with the show you can send a message via the link at the top of these show notes This is episode 149 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 148 episodes via your usual podcast app or on the Running 44@60 podcast page. Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021 - the 44 mile Classic Quarter - hence 44@60.  Trevor has written a book about his buildup and adventure – it is both a business and running book and is available on Amazon via this link: 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon. Each sale generates £5 for Childrens Hospice South West. Trevor's big running goal is now the Arc of Attrition 50 in January 2025. The Running 44@60 podcast began as a learning / motivational tool for host Trevor Lee in his quest to run a first ever ultra - the Classic Quarter in 2021 - here's the story of Running 44@60 It now has over 140 episodes and is aimed at those thinking about and committing to their first ever ultra.Trevor wrote a book : 12 Business Lessons from Running an Ultra Marathon - all proceeds go to the Children's Hospice South West

In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast Running Out of Time special, the climate relay visits the world-famous Lord's Cricket Ground, to mark Show Your Stripes Day as the baton headed through North London and then west to finish the day at Reading Climate Festival. We chat to Stuart Dunlop, Sustainability and Accessibility Manager at Lord's, as well as Andrew Charlton-Perez, Professor of Meteorology at the University of Reading; before catching up with Carbon Copy trustees Heather and Ric as they completed their first leg. Also in this episode, a conversation with co-founder of The Green Runners, Nina Davies, and Harry Stow of England Athletics, about the exciting project they are collaborating on to bring sustainability to more athletics clubs around the country. Listen to learn more about the need for action now, from athletes, fans and sporting organisations alike. Show Notes Find out more about what's happening across Hounslow for climate and nature, here: www.carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action/hounslow Discover your local warming stripes: https://carboncopy.eco/local-climate-action Find out more about sustainability at Lord's: https://www.lords.org/lords/match-day/plan-your-day/sustainability-at-lord-s Learn more about Show Your Stripes Day and the climate stripes: https://showyourstripes.info/ Learn more about the Run to 2030 event being organised by The Green Runners and England Athletics: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/running-greener-towards-2030/ Learn more about England Athletics' partnership with The Green Runners: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/update-on-our-greener-clubs-commitment/ Sign up for a leg of Running Out of Time: https://running-out-of-time.com/route/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We catch up with some local and international races and Damo ticks the ton box for the first time.For our guest this week, we spoke to Hayley Hemmings on how she first got involded in running and coaching and her journey to her current role as National Manager Endurance (On Track) for England Athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed sits down with Andy Anstey, the Head of Business Development at England Athletics, to explore the intersection of passion, sustainability, and innovation within the realm of athletics. Andy shares his personal journey from coaching his daughter's football team to witnessing his son surpass him in running, embodying the joy and fulfilment derived from sharing his twin passions for running and football. In his proffesional life he has strategic oversight for sustainability at England Athletics and shares some of the innovative steps being taken to commercialise sustainability in the sport.The conversation delves into the importance of resilience, both in personal endeavors and professional pursuits, with Andy recounting his recent triumph in breaking a personal parkrun time record, a feat that mirrors the persistence required in the face of professional challenges. He also discusses the crucial role of advocacy and community engagement in promoting sustainability within the sport, emphasising the significance of collective action over individual accomplishments. This episode is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the impact of collaborative efforts towards a more sustainable future in athletics.Dont Forget:Need a coffee top up? You can get a massive 20% off your orders from Hard Lines Coffee - Pods, Beans, Ground and Merch. Hard Lines is a Cafe and Roastery in Cardiff with Running at their heart. Use RUNALIVE20 art www.hard-lines.co.ukFollow us on Social Media:We'd love to hear what you think! Please give us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, Join the Strava Group and follow us and tag us on twitter, instagram, linkedin, tiktok or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Ep.183 of the Sports Therapy Association Podcast, host Matt Phillips navigates a thought-provoking discussion between a panel of physiotherapists and sports therapists. Dissecting their roles, relationships with other disciplines, and their standpoints on the often contentious Physios vs. Sports Therapists debate, this episode provides a deep dive into the sometimes-difficult dynamics within the sector. On The Panel: Jemma Oliver - Physiotherapist, England Athletics, Founder of Facebook Group 'The MSK HUB' Caroline - NHS Physiotherapist, Virtual Triage Work For IPRS Paul Collins - Physiotherapist, Founder of The Paul Collins Academy, Works for Recruit Therapists Anna Maria Mazzieri - Sports Therapist, Director of TheStSchool Becky Carroll - Sports Therapist at Rebecca Stone BSc Gary Benson - Sports Therapist, Founder of The Sports Therapy Association The conversation explores the role of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in regulating use of protected titles like 'Physio' and 'Physiotherapy', and managing incidents of title misuse. It sheds light on the typical viewpoints of both physiotherapists and sports therapists about their professional titles. Also discussed are the prospects of regulating sports therapy and the hurdles encountered. This episode stands as a comprehensive dialogue on the relationship between physiotherapy and sports therapy. It underscores the importance of fostering healthy, respectful collaboration between the two for the betterment of patient care. It underlines the significant challenges faced within the healthcare system and encourages mutual respect and collaboration across the sector. Whether you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, or an interested listener, this episode offers a wide-ranging outlook on the underlying dynamics within these professions in the healthcare landscape. Useful Links: • The MSK Hub Facebook Group • The Sports Therapy Association on Facebook • Sports Therapy Association Website Our sincere thanks to Jemma, Caroline, Paul, Anna Maria, Becky and Gary for giving up their time to be guests on the show! Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: matt@thesta.co.uk

Stephen D'Souza's tale is one for the books—a journey from being on the brink of diabetes to conquering marathons with a vigor that's nothing short of contagious. In our return from the National Running Show, we've brought together an array of stories that embody the transformative power of running, and Stephen's is a beacon of inspiration. We chat about the strides being made toward inclusivity and representation in the running world, and the importance of creating safe spaces. Our gratitude is immense for those who've supported these discussions, which took place at the National Running Show including England Athletics, Raccoon Events, and the ever-passionate Emancipated Run Crew  community.This episode weaves through Stephen's quest with ERC's co-founder Trojan to bring diversity to the forefront of London's Parkrun scene—34 down and counting. But it's not just about tallying runs; it's a mission to inspire black and brown communities to lace up their shoes and hit the pavement. We celebrate the upcoming trail runs, Race to the King and Race to the Stones, where stories like Stephen's continue to unfold and where the camaraderie of the running community shines brightest. Join us for a heartwarming look at the journeys that challenge not only our bodies but our spirits, all while fostering a sense of belonging in the expansive world of running.We'd love to hear from you, so please follow us on Instagram or Facebook by searching for @thestartlinepod.  You can also follow the show on your favourite podcast provider or at our website thestartlinepod.com.  We'd also love to stay in touch, so don't forget to subscribe to our email list so that we can notify you when the latest episode is coming out!Follow Stephen on Instagram -  @parkrunnerukSupport the show

Brendan Fox is the Managing Director of Destination Sport Experiences-Marathon Tours & Travel, Sportive Breaks and Tri Travel. Destination Sport Experiences caters for those who want to participate in the very best cycling, running and triathlon events across the globe.   They offer tours, travel packages, VIP access and spectating, and guaranteed entry to marathons like TCS New York City Marathon, BMW Berlin Marathon to Schneider Electric Paris Marathon. In addition, they offer experiences at world famous cycling events and courses (Etape de Tour) and long distance triathlons worldwide including Challenge Roth. They also offer VIP hospitality and spectator access to many of the top professional cycling events including Le Tour De France. Destination Sport Experiences is partners with many of the Abbott World Marathon Majors and works closely with major sports events organizers around the globe. They are part of one of the UK's largest travel organizations Portman Travel Group. The Destination Sport Experiences team are also avid, passionate runners, cyclists and triathletes, so they understand the needs of everyday athletes! During our conversation We talk about the origins of Destination Sport Experiences and how the company began. He shares the many benefits of traveling and racing with them from race recon, on course nutrition, and hydration, race day transportation in all of their VIP packages and how they take athletes beyond the race experience and immerse them in the culture, restaurants, exploring and sightseeing of every destination. We discuss race travel, time difference, acclimating and how early to arrive and I get some logistics insight on Paris Marathon We talk about the companies iconic, world renowned Seven Continents Club™ and the once in a lifetime opportunities they offer runners to race in destinations across the seven continents, you can do one or do them all. We chat about on the importance and economic development associated with tourism and race travel and the helpful impact it has economically in these local communities and destinations. Brendan shares his journey into the travel and tourism business, his fave travel spot, his passion for cycling, his recent training camp/trip to Tenerife and the upcoming 2024 Etape de Tour starting in Nice and up into the mountains. We didn't chat about this but for 2024, Destination Sport Experiences launched training camps at seven top sports resorts around the globe, perfect for family holiday, group trip for a running, cycling, tri club, or solo adventure. Taking place at world-class sports resorts in Mallorca, Sardinia, Slovakia, Tenerife, Thailand and Turkey have been hand-picked by the team, as offering the very best facilities for the active holiday. And for runners, there is the England Athletics Spring Training Camp, set on the Portuguese coast, hosted by top coaches from England Athletics. Athletes can either put together their own training schedules or Destination Sport Experiences will create a bespoke long weekend or week-long program that can include coaching, guided rides and runs and other sports depending on the resort. CONNECT Destination Sport Experiences on Instagram Marni On The Move Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn Marni Salup on Instagram and Spotify WATCH ON YOUTUBE Marni On The Move podcast full episodes and short clips; The Gear Up series with reviews and recomendations of our fave running, cycling, triathlon, and wellness products; And, our Sub 5 Series with conversations under five minutes or five questions with guests from the worlds of endurance sports and wellness. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER Sign up for our weekly newsletter, Do What Moves You, for Marni on the Move updates, exclusive offers, invites to events, and exciting news! SUPPORT THE PODCAST Leave us a review on Apple. It's easy, scroll through the episode list on your podcast app, click on five stars, click on leave a review,

On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics. He tells you how to introduce speedwork sensibly, how much of it you need to do, and why quick running in training isn't enough in itself to race quickly over long distances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in an era that lionises ‘smashing' workouts, but is that really the path to sustained improvement? Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics, doesn't think so. Tune in for Craggs' insights on the real path to better running – one that's sustainable, enjoyable and built on firm foundations.Ben Hobson also discusses his own recent experiments with ‘slow intervals', as espoused by Klaas Lok in his book, Easy Interval Method. If you're interested in learning more, the book is available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the minute the first participant shows up on race day till the time the last one leaves, responsibility for the wellbeing of everyone on and around your race course rests with you - the race director.So, how can you make sure your medical preparations are up to scratch? How do you figure out how many - and what type - of resources to dedicate to your race? And where does your duty of care as the race organizer towards your participants even begin and end, practically, legally and morally?That is what we'll be discussing today with my guest, Natasha Beach. Besides being the medical director for such prestigious events and organizations as the Manchester Marathon, London Triathlon and Cancer Research UK, Natasha runs her own multi-award-winning event medical cover company, SportsMedics, as well as heading some of the most high-profile efforts to formalize race medical planning in the UK through her positions as Chief Medical Officer of England Athletics and medical advisor to UK Athletics. In this episode:Understanding the stress the human body goes through during a raceWhy men are at a higher risk of suffering a medical incident during a race than womenHow speed, herd mentality and participant excitement make everything worse on race dayHow the incidence of specific medical issues evolves over the duration of a raceDuty of care: what is expected of you as the race directorThe pitfalls of relying on public medical resourcesDoctors vs nurses vs paramedics vs first-aiders: what's the difference?Using in-house stuff and volunteers as your first-aid team on race dayVetting third-party first-aid cover providers and medical companiesWorking out how many and what types of medical resources you'll needSharing your race medical plan with emergency servicesCollecting medical history notes from participants to use in case of an emergencyRequiring mandatory participant medical certificates: do they help?Recording race-day medical incidents and compiling a post-race medical reportIf you are based in the UK, you can sign Natasha's petition on extending regulation of health services to medical services at events here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/633938  Thanks to RunSignup for supporting quality content for race directors by sponsoring this episode. More than 28,000 in-person, virtual, and hybrid events use RunSignup's free and integrated solution to save time, grow their events, and raise more. If you'd like to learn more about RunSignup's all-in-one technology solution for endurance and fundraising events visit runsignup.com.You can find more resources on anything and everything related to race directing on our website RaceDirectorsHQ.com.You can also share your questions about medical, risk and contingency planning or anything else in our Facebook group, Race Directors Hub.

With the Night of the 10K PBs happening this Saturday (20th May), we speak with RW columnists and England Athletics' head of road running Tom Craggs about how to get the most from yourself over the classic distance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Run Your Best Marathon is a guide to training and racing the marathon distance. The marathon has many challenges if you are trying to run at your full potential; you need to run at a hard effort while managing fuel stores and try to stay focussed for several hours. This book uses science as a base, for concrete tips and recommendations for approaching everything from training, to race day execution and many other topics in between.The book has 19 chapters which are divided into 6 sections:Section 1: On TrainingSection 2: The marathon programmesSection 3: The practicalitiesSection 4: Body maintenanceSection 5: On your marksSection 6: Nutrition and hydrationSam Murphy has spent her career in journalism and took time off to complete a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science. She has been a lifelong advocate for spending time outside and has participated in a variety of endurance sports including running distances from 5k to ultramarathons, swimming, and triathlon. Sam is an England Athletics-qualified coach and has been writing the Murphy's Lore column in Runner's World (UK) magazine for several years. She is also not a first-time book author; Sam has written 4 other books including 3 more about running and one called The Official British Army Fitness Guide.If you are looking to get a copy of the book, Sam suggests getting it through bookshop.org, and you can choose your favourite local bookshop to give the sale profit to (...but it looks like this only works in the US, UK, and Spain). Here is the book on the website: https://bookshop.org/p/books/run-your-best-marathon-your-trusted-guide-to-training-and-racing-better-sam-murphy/17856726?ean=9781472989529If you would like to know more about Sam, she can be found on Instagram and Twitter as @sammurphyruns, or you can head to her website where you can find this book and also her previous books: https://www.sam-murphy.co.ukSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AlanandLiz

Gary Shaughnessy has done a lot in the world of running, from completing 40 marathons to raising thousands of pounds for charity. But perhaps his greatest achievement came in finishing the Arch to Arc Triathlon, dubbed the hardest triathlon in the world. Starting at Marble Arch in London and heading to the heart of Paris and the Arc de Triomphe, the event consists of an 87-mile run, swimming the English Channel (Gary swapped in a gruelling row for the swim) and 181-miles of cycling. What makes Gary's success even more remarkable is that it came after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2015. The triathlon was one of a series of incredible challenges, including several marathons and ultra, that Gary has carried out in aid of Parkinson's UK, a charity of which he is the Chair of the Board of Trustees. In between he even found time to set a new world record for the longest distance ever run three-legged in 24 hours. He's not intending to stop yet though, with a host of events booked for 2023, including marathons in Newport, Paris and Madrid, cycling from Liverpool to Ukraine, swimming from St Kitts to Nevis, and a team cycle ride from Dover to Barcelona to attend the World Parkinson's Coalition. In a wide-ranging conversation, Running Tales spoke to Gary about everything from health and wellbeing to his role at England Athletics, where he is the Chair of the Board...   ---------------------------------- You can sponsor Gary Shaughnessy for his 2023 events at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/gary-shaughnessy2 and find more information at https://www.garyschallenges.com/ Subscribe to our Substack newsletter at https://runningtales.substack.com If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward

The Inspirational Runner - This episode of ‘Run The Business' is an inspirational conversation between Ant and the Chair of UK charity Parkinson's UK, Gary Shaughnessy.Gary has a strong track record of leading business around Europe, the Middle East and Africa and was once CEO at Swiss insurance company Zurich. Since being diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015, Gary has been committed to raising awareness of the condition through fundraising challenges, including Arch to Arc, many marathons and even a couple of Guinness World Records. He is now Chair of Parkinson's UK as well as England Athletics. Gary talks to Ant about how running helps him manage his symptoms of Parkinson's, why he uses it to raise awareness of the disease through his role at the charity Parkinson's UK and how his leadership style has changed over the years because of his running. All the links:Anthony Gay Twitter - https://twitter.com/anthonygayAnthony Gay LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayanthony/Gary Shaughnessy LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/gary-shaughnessy-57405118Gary Shaughnessy Twitter - www.twitter.com/gshaug7741 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All runners are not the same. Distance runners and sprinters really seem to be engaging in an entirely different sport. Tiny and lean elite marathoners are a stark contrast to muscular, powerful sprinters. Training for these events is vastly different and what it takes to be successful for a 100m sprinter is quite different than that for a marathoner. Or is it? Certainly it's easy to find the differences, but I would argue that there's a significant overlap both in the physical training philosophy, but the mental aspect as well. Most runners listening to this show are clearly on the endurance side, but there is a lot to be learned from the sprint side as well. On today's Run to the Top Podcast, I've invited on the creator of Sprint Science, Kieran Gillespie. Kieran is an England Athletics coach, with a degree in both mathematics and physical education. You can find him sharing his sprint training knowledge on his wildly popular Sprint Science Instagram account and that's where I got hooked on his training advice. On this episode, you'll learn: what it takes to train to be an excellent sprinter how endurance runners can benefit from sprint training,and the biomechanics of truly fast speed And if you've ever wondered what on earth the fastest people on the planet are thinking about for a 10-20 second race, we'll talk about that as well. Connect, Comment, Community Follow RunnersConnect on Instagram Join the Elite Treatment where you get first dibs on everything RTTT each month! Runners Connect Winner's Circle Facebook Community  RunnersConnect Facebook page GET EXPERT COACHING AT RUNNERSCONNECT! This week's show brought to you by: MassZymes from BiOptimizers  If you're looking to try enzymes to help with your digestive issues, we recommend Masszymes by BiOptimizers. It's a best-in-class supplement loaded with full spectrum enzymes for digesting proteins, starches, sugars, fibers, and fats.   MassZymes is a 17-enzyme full-spectrum formula with 5 different kinds of protease. Plus, it contains all of the key enzymes needed for optimal digestion.   It also contains AstraZyme which is an all-natural, plant-derived compound that boosts amino acid absorption by 30-60 percent.   Plus, as a Run to the Top fan,  you save an additional 10%.   Just head to masszymes.com/runtothetop and use the code run10 and you'll save an additional 10% on any purchase.   Offer is valid while supplies last.   LMNT Maintaining healthy electrolyte levels will not only improve performance and endurance on the run, but can help with preventing headaches, maintaining a healthy weight, and help with recovery.  That's why we recommend all runners check out Element this summer. It's loaded with everything you need to replenish your electrolyte balance with 1000mg of sodium, 200mg of potassium, and 60mg of magnesium, and doesn't include anything you don't need like extra sugar or anything artificial. Even better, they are currently running a special deal where you can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order. So, order your favorite flavor and get a free sample pack to try out new flavors or share with your running friends.   To get this special offer and make sure you're hydrating properly this summer, head over to drinklmnt.com/runnersconnect.

Today's Petersfield news and information update from the Shine Radio team. A local PE teacher wins the  England Athletics 10,000m Championships  Local police issue a cold caller alert in the Petersphere A landmark anniversary of The Rosemary Foundation - 25 years of service for those is need ...and we have James coming up with the sporting update for the Petersphere Laura Sheppard brings you today's local news stories, Kieran Cheeseman brings you Petersfield's weather forecast for today, and Vicki Cheeseman gives you all the local travel news. To get involved or share your news call Petersfield 01730 555 500 or email team@shineradio.uk  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Petersfield news and information update from the Shine Radio team. A local PE teacher wins the  England Athletics 10,000m Championships  Local police issue a cold caller alert in the Petersphere A landmark anniversary of The Rosemary Foundation - 25 years of service for those is need ...and we have James coming up with the sporting update for the Petersphere Laura Sheppard brings you today's local news stories, Kieran Cheeseman brings you Petersfield's weather forecast for today, and Vicki Cheeseman gives you all the local travel news. To get involved or share your news call Petersfield 01730 555 500 or email team@shineradio.uk  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Aria is one of the U.K.'s leading high-performance psychologists, a doctor in clinical psychology, and an expert in behavior change and long-term health (dr-aria.com.) A mindfulness specialist and creator of the F.I.T. Method, he works internationally as a high-performance psychologist in mindset, exercise, and nutrition. His clients include high-profile creative artists, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. Dr. Aria provides consultancy on health-related topics to the press, universities, charities, and national organizations like England Athletics. He is co-author of the best-selling book A Mindful Year (Blackstone Publishing) and is regularly featured in mainstream lifestyle and news publications such as The Times, The Telegraph, Men's Health, Women's Health, and Marie Claire. Dr. Aria is an Associate Fellow with the British Psychological Society, a Registered Member of The Nutrition Society, and a Senior Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine. Today, Dr. Aria joins us to discuss 'How to train the mind' and if that in and of itself is even a plausible concept. If so, how can we shift our biology from looking for negative situations and being in survival mode to searching for opportunities and looking at the positive in situations. A brilliant conversation with many insights, so you'll want to have your pen and paper handy for this one! 

Rounding out season 1 of The 12 Minutes of Workplace Health Podcast, Jack Green OLY sits down with Chris Jones, CEO of England Athletics, the governing body for athletics in England. Chris is a fantastic role model for leaders looking to open up the mental health conversation in their workplace and in this podcast you'll hear his honest thoughts, challenges and successes. Welcome to the show, Chris.

Jo is an England Athletics qualified running coach and has also competed at an elite level, including running the 10000 metres in the commonwealth games. We're going to be talking about why she made the switch from runner to coach and what to look for when hiring a running coach. We also discuss steps you could take if you are considering training as a coach yourself. If you are interested in becoming a running coach, here is the link to the England Athletics website: www.englandathletics.org/coaching/qualifications

James and Jane are joined by Chris Jones, CEO of England Athletics, to talk about leadership in the world of sport. The conversation explores what leadership is like in athletics and sport, the importance of being people focused and the lessons Chris has learned over his career. It's a warm and thought provoking exploration of leading.

Shorter week again, as Aaron has been very poorly and wasn't able to do the extensive prep that we always do. Interviews will commence again from next week, but for this week you'll have to do with just us. Josh and Matt have had a romantic weekend away at the England Athletics marathon camp, and recap their training weeks. There's been the announcement of elite fields at London, which feature our very own Josh Lunn, and we run throught the list of who Josh will be spending 2 hours studying the backside of. Apologies for the delay in uploading, and please send your messages of love and encouragement to Aaron on social media. Man flu is a very real issue and should be discussed more openly. Thanks for listening, share it please, and have a terrible week.

Hey guys, thank you for joining me again for another episode of  the Believe Move Grow podcast. Today's episode is with a great colleague of mine from the England Athletics team, Scott Grace.  Scott is National Technical Lead for Youth and Resource Development for England Athletics. Scott is a passionate advocate for improving both physical literacy and fostering a positive growth mindset in youngsters. Scott has won the 2014 European Athletics Innovation award for the Athletics 365 programme looking at the processes into how to take an athlete from a novice to a skilled performer.  He has also been involved with Sheffield Hallam University on research looking into long term athlete development and the impact of early maturation on retaining youngsters within the sport of athletics. In today's episode you can expect to learn about the 5Cs of coaching, the abcs of the fundamentals of movement, the stretch panic arc model, growth mindset practices  and much more. This episode  was so much fun to record and I know you'll gain valuable knowledge that you can apply straight away whether you are a parent, coach or teacher.   Before we dive in todays chat, I wanted to say a massive thank you for listening and if this or other episodes have resonated with you please share with a friend or colleague or share on social media to spread the message of improving the physical and mental health of children.  So without further ado please welcome Scott Grace to the Believe Move Grow Podcast. Resources: Scotts email: sgrace@englandathletics.org England athletics twitter: @EnglandAthletic Athletics 365 programme: Athletics 365 Bridging The Gap: Bridging the Gap Recommended books: The Talent Code by Dan Coyle, Mindset by Carol S. Dweck Answer to my question on what would you put in a message in a bottle to promote physical activity in children “enjoy what you are doing but challenge self", "Live every day as it is your last and learn like you will live forever" and  "Love the sport you are doing, don't always conform to rules and if it is fun – do it!" Once again thank you for taking the time to listen. If you enjoyed todays conversation, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes as well as sharing with a friend or colleague who you think would benefit from the episode. It's been great to hang out with you today and as always keep believing, moving, and growing!  Follow Dan: Twitter: Twitter.com/believemovegrow Instagram: Instagram.com/believemovegrow Track: Down the street — Vendredi [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/FU0IiZj3H2g Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/down-the-street

We're really excited to bring you today's podcast episode with the incredibly knowledgeable England Athletics Running Coach Tom Craggs. As the England Athletics Road Running Manager & Marathon Lead Toms role is to support road running clubs, athletes and coaches in England through a range of different projects including a national masters competition programme and various other club and coach development projects. He looks after the national marathon programme which is currently focusing on supporting athletes targeting the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Tom shares his less than 'traditional' journey into coaching, what 'performance' means in his opinion and a wealth of insightful training tips that will be valuable to all runners whatever your goals, his conversation is addictive and we could've spoken for hours! Alongside his work at England Athletics you might recognise Tom from his role as Runners World UK Head Coach, he's worked closely with charities such as Cancer Research UK and the Alzheimer's Society and is currently coaching at Bournemouth Athletics Club.

Developing Elite Business Performance with Graham Ravenscroft #36Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast sofa by Graham Ravenscroft, England Athletics National Coach and Lead Business Performance Coach at human resources and learning and development support businesses, Gateway HR!Graham is not just an elite business performance coach, he is also someone who has also supported the development of athletes at every major global championship, including the London Olympics! Alongside his business coaching, Graham has worked for England Athletics as a National Coach Mentor for High Jump, where he also develops the skills and experiences of coaches on the National Coach Development Programme to help develop the UK's best athletics coaches.During the past 7 years, Graham has also been providing coaching support across many areas of business performance, where he has helped companies to develop a culture of excellence within performance by utilising goal setting, strategic planning, leadership coaching and team building, to maximise team and corporate performance.Graham also possesses a Level 5 Diploma in Stress management and regularly delivers training on resilience as well as on recognising the signs and symptoms of stress and also how to manage both workplace conditions and people to minimise the risks – something I am sure we can all benefit from following the challenging circumstances COVID-19 has thrust us under during the past 18 months.In this “Developing Elite Business Performance” episode with Graham Ravenscroft on The HR L&D Podcast, we also explore:* Graham's background in developing elite business performance and some of his career highlights?* We define what resilience in the workplace means with examples of where Graham has witnessed resilience in people, teams and organisations.* We discover how can a lack of resilience negatively impact people and performance.* We learn what the focus areas are that can help build resilience.* What explore what Graham considers to be some of the defining characteristics and behaviours of “high performance”?* After 30 years working for Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service supporting an operational fire station in Kettering, we find out how Graham honed his skills to lead teams in very dynamic, incident response related environments.* We also talk about his experience coaching the UK finest athletes in his role as a National Coach for England Athletics.Links highlighted in this “Developing Elite Business Performance" episode are included below:* Website: https://www.gatewayhr.com/* LinkedIn Profile: Graham Ravenscroft* The host of The HR L&D Podcast - LinkedIn Profile: Nick Day* Leading HR Recruiters: JGA HR Recruitment* Listen on PodbeanOf course, if you are an HR or L&D Leader listening to this podcast and you have an HR-related vacancy that you would love some specialist human resources recruitment support with – please also get in touch with me! I would love to help show you what a great HR recruitment experience feels like! You can reach out to me directly at nick@jgarecruitment.com or give me a call – 01727800377www.jgarecruitment.com

What is retro running and is it something that we should be embracing? We're not talking about putting on your 1970s running kit here but can retro running help reduce injury or be part of rehabilitation post injury. We also look at Wirral AC's success in the England Athletics virtual road relays and some interesting indoor races.

I would really appreciate it if you could support the podcast on my new supporter page - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crickcastpodThis podcast is Sam explaining each step of the roadmap that has been laid out by England Athletics. I think there will be an exciting few months ahead for the sport with so many opportunities coming up!

This is the trailer for the brand new upcoming magazine style Ultra Running podcast, aimed at supporting and motivating mid/back of pack Ultra Runners. Hosted by England Athletics qualified endurance coach Kevin Munt, this show will bring you news, coaching advice, race preparation, and Ultra runners experiences. Take a listen and join me at the Aid Station.

I'm delighted to speak with sport psychologist Rebecca Symes in this episode. Rebecca works with elite and professional athletes to enhance performance and wellbeing. She is currently psychologist for GB women's Hockey. Rebecca also runs her own consultancy, Sporting Success, which has seen her work with clients including Surrey County Cricket Club, Archery GB; England and Wales Cricket Board; and England Athletics. Her work with Archery GB has taken her to two Paralympics. She has also held roles at the FA across the men's and women's pathways. We speak about personal and athletic identity; the impact of language; identity foreclosure; psychological recovery; and career transitions.

On this week's show Matt and Jon-Jo discuss the possible failings and successes of local athletics clubs, parkrun and England Athletics, with Matt having a bit of a passionate rant, try and keep up with him if you can! Matt then gives a bit of a history lesson on the marathon running boom and the 1972 Munich Olympic attack, before discussing the issues faced by other Olympic Games. And the guys round out the discussion jumping back to a topic from last week, doping in athletics and take a deeper dive into the drug scandals, the mix of propaganda between East and West media and possibly how things could be put right.

Kat and Liberty have a fear of running and want to get over it. They have an honest conversation with Leo who helps them overcome fears of running. Leo tells us there's a runner in everyone no matter how far or fast we choose to go. We talk about the benefits for mind and body and why the comparison is the thief of joy. Leo is a qualified UK Athletics Coach in Running Fitness, and writes for Podium Runner and Men's Fitness, he spent two decades reporting on elite sport for news outlets including the Evening Standard, Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph, Independent and ESPN, discussing training and performance with some of the best coaches and athletes in the world. In addition to leading the company and guiding individuals to stronger, happier running, he's helping to lead a running and mental wellness scheme for teenagers: All Girls Can. He's also first aid trained and an England Athletics mental health champion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onesizedoesnotfitall/message

The face-to-face training of guide dogs came to an end with lockdown. And the crisis has led to questions about how dogs may be losing their skills in this period of relative inactivity. Guide Dogs Director of Operations Peter Osborne takes on questions about how much of the delays pre-dated Coronavirus and where the My Guide project fits into future plans. You can contact their helpline on 08007811444. And Iris Peel puts the miles in. The accomplished runner was training for the Manchester Marathon when Covid struck. She thinks she can safely go out with her guide runner in a park operating while still respecting the two metre social distancing rule, but England Athletics say it's not safe. Should blind people lose their ability to make distancing choices that are left up to other members of the public? And attention is turning to the NHS tracing app which will be a key tool in fighting Coronavirus. But how accessible was the version trialled on the Isle of Wight? Ruth Hollingshead of Sight for Wight gives us her verdict. Presented by Peter White Produced by Kevin Core

Darren Ritchie is the Event Group Lead for Jumps and Combined Events at England Athletics. He previously spent 11 years at Scottish Athletics in variety of roles including National Jumps and Combined Events Manager, Performance Manager, National Coach Development Manager and Head of Coach Development. In this podcast, Darren discusses: His career as an athlete at International level. How his injury experiences shaped his philosophy of creating robust, resilient athletes. The notable influences in his coaching journey. The various forms coach development and mentoring can take. The importance of communication, empathy and reflection. The importance of understanding the basics and sticking to them. You can find out more about Darren's work by following him on Twitter via: @langleap . Keep up to date with Athletic Evolution via our Website, Twitter and Instagram.. You can leave us feedback or submit a question for future episodes here.

Peter Currington is a mental health champion with England Athletics, helping people to confront their problems and giving practical advice.One reason he is so good at that is because Peter has been there. He overcame drink, drugs and a spell in prison to get his life back on track. These days he gets his endorphins from running rather than any other kind of drug.Peter is brutally honest about his own journey and how he still has to work on his mental health.I also spoke to him about how he recently ran a sub-three hour marathon, and the crash that followed; coaching not only his own family but Eritrean refugee Abedom Beyene, who has run the 5km parkrun in under 16 minutes; and, of course, in these strange times, coping with the coronavirus. -----------------------------------If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward

Todays guest is Thomas Craggs who has a whole host of qualifications and coaching skills. He is currently England Athletics Coach, Head Coach for Runners World UK. Has been coaching for over a decade working with runners from beginners to Great Britain International athletes. He holds and MsC in Performance Coaching swell as athletics coaching and personal training qualifications. In this episode he share his many insights into entrances running and also some of the common mistakes we do during a marathon race.

Chris Jones and Chris Grigg join James Ashton to discuss battling adversity, Olympic legacy and fixing company culture. Chris Jones is chief executive of England Athletics, the sporting organisation that supports over 1500 affiliated running clubs which count more than 180,000 registered athletes between them. England Athletics recruits and supports coaches, officials and other volunteers with the aim of broadening participation in the sport. Jones joined in 2006 as head of strategy and took the top job in 2012. He leads a team of 60 staff. Earlier in his career he was a Sport England senior development manager and has worked in local government and secondary education. Chris Grigg is chief executive of British Land, the £12bn FTSE 100 property empire that spans the Paddington and Broadgate mixed-use developments in London and investments in Sheffield’s Meadowhall shopping centre and Drake Circus in Plymouth. Grigg has led the company for 11 years, taking charge during the financial crisis, tackling tough times in the retail industry and moving into flexible workspaces. Before property, he was in banking, leading Barclays’ commercial bank. Earlier in his career he spent 20 years at investment bank Goldman Sachs. Find out more @leadingpod or www.leadingpod.com

Frank Dick is one of the world's finest sports and motivational coaches ever. He is currently working with the England Rugby team during this year's Rugby World Cup. Frank was the England Athletics coach for three Olympics as well as coaching several high profile individuals. Some big names include Boris Becker, Seb Coe, Daley Thompson. He has also worked with the South African Olympic teams and won some prestigious titles such as the 'UK Sporting Hero' for 2001. This episode is an absolute masterclass in coaching yourself or those around you for success. Whether you are in sports or any field creating excellence is something we can all do better. Frank is a true genius in his field and it was an absolute pleasure learning from someone so knowledgeable. Frank Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-dick-0b559630/) Website (https://www.frankdick.co.uk/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/frankdickcoach) ABOUT THE HOST My name is Sam Harris. I am a British entrepreneur, investor and explorer. From hitchhiking across Kazakstan to programming AI doctors I am always pushing myself in the spirit of curiosity and Growth. My background is in Biology and Psychology with a passion for improving the world and human behaviour. I have built and sold companies from an early age and love coming up with unique ways to make life more enjoyable and meaningful. Sam: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamsnaps/) Quora (https://www.quora.com/profile/Sam-Harris-58) Twitter (https://twitter.com/samharristweets) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/) Sam's blog - SamWebsterHarris.com (https://samwebsterharris.com/) Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset) Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Frank Dick.

Episode #42 with Media Exec Ellie (The Hurricane) Hutch. Charles and Theo introduce Media producer Ellie Hutch.Like all well rounded professionals Ellie has been through it all. She was a Development Executive for England Athletics and worked as a freelance social impact project manager. She's also been a fitness presenter, an actress, a model and spent many years freelancing around London as an UBER-creative in all things digital media. Just like Theo she doesn't pull her punches (Pow Pow) and speaks with brutal honesty. Listen in if you dare! Watch, Listen and SUBSCRIBE on...YoutubePeriscopeTwitterStitcherFacebookI-TunesSoundcloud@VialucciMediaRecorded in London.Audio & Visual Production by Peter Kinahan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we focus on: advice, tips and guidance on safeguarding to get you started common challenges organisations face when addressing safeguarding issues bringing organisations up to speed with current legislation the need for organisations to tailor policies and procedures keeping communication channels open between children and organisations. Those who have contributed to this episode are:    Host - Chris Cloke, previous Head of Safeguarding in Communities at the NSPCC Cate Meredith, Senior Consultant for NSPCC's Safeguarding in Communities team Heidi Bradley, Club Support Manager for England Athletics and Ambassador for Brass Bands England on Safeguarding  These podcasts were produced as part of a partnership led by NCVO, funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Lottery Fund within the Safeguarding Training Fund programme. View the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website. 

Nick Anderson has a list of creds as long as a lap of Barkley. He's a Level 4UKA coach, Great Britain and England Athletics running coach, head coach for Polar, Saucony and fistful of marathons and founder of Running With Us. In short, Nick's one of the most respected and experienced coaches when it comes to running. So why is he anywhere near the BBR podcast, you ask? Well, David collared Nick at the Marathon Expo to ask his views on several aspects of running, particular the role that power plays when it comes to racing. If you want to latest research and advice from the man who's at the top of the game, this is the episode to listen to. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!

This week is a little bit special as David brings on his running club's director from Heathside, Jerry Odlin. Jerry has been there and done it in terms of running clubs and lifts the lid on what goes on behind the scenes of one of London's popular running clubs, how the make-up of running clubs has changed, the challenges faced by clubs and generally how running has changed. It's a fascinating view from Jerry and well worth a listen as BBR is on the verge of launching its own running club (if England Athletics don't boot BBR out before we've begun...) Plus, there's the usual chat beforehand. Mainly inane, rarely valuable. [LAST CHANCE] COMPETITION TIME! WIN A TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAY FOR TWO! There are only a few days left of the competition to win a running holiday in Andalucia for two. Seriously. So hurry while there's still a chance. Go to the BBR Facebook page for more details or join the FB group. Or head to www.ultratrailspain.com/bbr Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!

James is a former Commonwealth 400m hurdler and now oversees the talent pathway for England Athletics in sprints, hurdles and relays. He is responsible for developing and educating coaches and leading a team of experts to deliver relevant content and up skill coaches nationally and locally.

Join Matty and myself for another busy episode as he explains leading in the B and C sessions, we hear from Laura Kipchoake and I'm joined by Nick Settle from England Athletics for an insight in to the role of EA.

David and Jody speak with the founder of London City Runners, Time Navin Jones and Kerry Jones. The London City Runners one of the biggest success stories in running participation. Founder Tim Navin Jones explains how the club started from humble beginnings and has rapidly grown to become the largest free running club in London (that isn't affiliated to a retailer). But what really interests the Do-Badders is that London City Runners now have their own runners bar... er.. we mean clubhouse in Bermondsey. Tim also discusses the issues that beset the club when it tried to launch its own running England Athletics affiliated running club causing its own separatist problem (just as BBR attempts to become an affiliated club!). A little warning - there's a weird echo on David's side for about 10 minutes before the main interview. Anyway, it's a great listen. The Silk Cut is around 50 minutes with Jody and David chatting about cross country, #CFTB and running crews before. Enjoy! Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!

How do we assess running biomechanics? Does it translate to practice? BJSM editor Tej Pandya chats with Chris Bramah (@chrisbramah), England Athletics physiotherapist and biomechanist based at the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance. Chris is completing a PhD dissertation on the links between running gaits and running injuries. They discuss: - Biomechanics of elite running athletes - Applying biomechanics to produce clinically relevant outcomes - A case of ITB syndrome in runners: What’s the role of biomechanical assessment? - Advances biomechanics technology - How the clinician can use biomechanics to assess athletes Links to some of the papers mentioned in the podcast: - How to estimate centre of mass in running? https://bit.ly/2k4KbbV - Movement of the spine and pelvis during running. https://bit.ly/2La501S

This week we talk to 6 time Paralympian, 5 time medallist, world record breaker, and England Athletics hall of famer Noel Thatcher! We discuss winning Olympic titles, the Japanese running scene, running into lampposts and being coached by the referee from the Gladiators. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.  Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)  

Chris Jones, sportsman and CEO of England Athletics joins Sue on Track Record to talk about his life and musical inspirations. First Broadcast: 11/06/16