5 Miles Easy

Steph is joined by Carla Molinaro, as they both chat through their Two Oceans experience.

Everything from their training blocks, how the taper week makes everyone a little crazy, to the race itself and what's next for them! Oh, and why you should always pack pancakes in your race day bag...

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What's more daunting - performing on Ru Paul's Drag Race or running your first marathon?! Not a question we've asked on the show before, but this week's guest has the answer. 

We're joined by the fabulous Kitty Scott Claus who in a few weeks time will be taking on the London Marathon - in full drag. 

We will be diving into how Kitty switched a life of heavy drinking for fitness, what her London Marathon training has looked like and...

In this episode, we're chatting with Dr. Becca Salmon, a guest whose story is especially relevant as we've just had the 5th anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown. It was during the pandemic that Becca’s career took a significant turn. At the time, she was a junior A&E doctor, but burnout led her to step back and reassess her path.

Though it was a challenging period, it became the catalyst for Becca to find new directio...

With just a few weeks until race day, it’s all things London Marathon! In this special episode, we’re handing the mic over to YOU – sharing your stories, training experiences, and answering your marathon-related questions.

We also catch up on our own training blocks, dive into the highs and lows of marathon and ultra prep, and offer tips to help you crush those final weeks. Whether it’s your first marathon or your fiftieth, this ...

Paul Ward is the visionary behind The Nine Four, a groundbreaking running crew that has redefined the running culture in Cape Town. Paul’s journey began with a bold mission: to break down the social and racial barriers that once divided communities. At a time when people of different skin colours were rarely seen running or socialising together, Paul founded The Nine Four—a crew that has grown into a powerful symbol of unity and in...

In the first of our marathon special episodes, we dive into our top training tips and answer your marathon training related quandaries. 

We’re also joined on the sofa by our new 5ME producer, Georgie, who will also be running London marathon this year! With 8 weeks to go until race day for Georgie and Rose and just 5 weeks to go for Steph, we chat through the highs, lows and learnings from our training over the last few weeks, in...

How do you prepare for races that last hours and hours? Does sleep deprivation affect you running through the night? Does being a professional trail runner provide a sustainable full-time income?

In this episode we are joined by GB ultra runner, Fi Pascall. Fi runs for Salomon, whilst also working as a strength coach and Pilates instructor, living and training in the stunning Quantock Hills of Somerset. But that’s not all – Fi and ...

This is not just about pregnancy! 1 in 3 women are affected by pelvic floor dysfunction. Urinary leakage, urgency and even lower back pain may be signs that your pelvic floor could use some help! Top pelvic health specialist, Emma Brockwell, shares exactly what we should be doing to improve our pelvic floor health - and it's surprisingly simple. 

Pelvic floor issues can affect anyone, at any age, regardless of whether they’ve had c...

In this episode we are joined by a true force in the world of endurance sport, Gerda Steyn.

Gerda started her running career later than many after leaving the corporate world and quickly rising to become one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport.

With three Comrades Marathon victories, including record breaking performance on both the up and down runs, as well as five wins at Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, Gerda has cement...

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

Grab a mince pie and settle in for some festive fun!

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Hannah is an ultra runner, adventurer and co-founder of the fitness and wellness Instagram account, Twice the Health. Hannah has pushed her limits on trails and roads around the world, and is now embracing the challenge of her new role as a mum.

Through Twice The Health, Hannah has shared her journey of balancing her love of endurance sport with the joys and challenges of motherhood. She’s candidly shared the realities of running...

In this episode, we sit down with British marathon runner, Becky Briggs, who has just completed Valencia Marathon in an incredible time of 2:32.

Becky’s passion and insights into her running journey are inspiring. At just 24 years old, Becky has already been running for 15 years and has had many notable achievements including multiple GB vests, participating in the 2022 European Championships and a marathon personal best of 2:29.

The Sixth Mile is back! This episode was recorded just before Steph ran Valencia marathon - we go through how she was feeling right before the race, the mindset tactics that she planned to utilise and her race day goals.

And while Steph has been nailing marathon sessions, Rose has finally done some proper running and discusses what the build back has looked like. We also chat about our running highs, lows and learnings over the l...

Do we really need to warm up for a run? What's the most effective way to fix running injuries? Would a physio recommend super shoes?

Whether you're wanting to get faster, battling a niggle or just aiming to stay injury-free, specialist running physio, Aidan, has the answers.

We discuss:

- How to identify and prevent overuse injuries

- The most effective ways to recover from injury

- The difference between using weights for streng...

How can a one minute breathwork practice boost performance and recovery? What's the science behind ice baths? And how can cold exposure and taking control of our breathing improve our overall health and wellbeing?

Aodhnait is a breathwork and cold exposure coach with a degree in neuroscience and expertise in the Wim Hof Method. We dive into the science behind breathwork and cold exposure and explore how these practices can enhance...

What is the most common mental barrier runners face? Can you think your way to performance goals? How do we recover better and reduce our injury risk using the power of the mind?

In this episode, we are joined by Alexandra Johnson, triathlete and physio. Alexandra has always seen running as more than just physical, teaching clients that mindset can influence the way your body responds in both recovery and performance. We learn the...

Rose had a bike accident, Steph hit the wall, and both their Garmins haven't been happy with them.

Join us for the sixth mile; the episode where we chat about our runner's high, running lows, learnings and latest news in the world of running!

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