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• Ep75: Jess Furness "Why (and how) I'm running 42 marathons this year"

  This week, we’re joined by presenter and ultra runner, Jess Furness who this year, is taking on an incredible 42 marathons.   Jess is a familiar face from The Running Channel, but this year she’s taken things to a whole new level. We chat about why she set herself this challenge, how she’s balancing it with work, life, and content creation, and what she’s learning, both physically and mentally, from taking on such a huge goal.   We also dive into: Jess's sub-3 marathon journey Dealing with pressure and online expectations Training (and recovering!) when you’re always racing Finding joy in the miles, even when it gets tough   Whether you're deep into marathon training or just love a story about pushing limits, this one’s full of insight, inspiration, and a good laugh or two along the way.   Thanks to Pillar Performance for supporting this episode. If you want to experience the benefits of their products, head over to pillarperformance.shop, or if you're in North America, visit TheFeed.com and use the code 5MILESEASY for 15% off your first purchase.   Follow us: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @5mileseasy 🎧 Subscribe & leave us a review if you’re enjoying the podcast!

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• Ep74: How to Fuel and Hydrate for Long Runs - CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration

  When do we ACTUALLY need electrolytes? And how many carbs should we be taking for endurance events? This week, we get Andy's expert advice on all of the FAQs about fuelling and hydration for running. Andy’s background is as elite as it gets. He began his career as a sports scientist for the Renault and Benetton Formula 1 teams and went on to help establish the Porsche Human Performance Centre. But it was his own struggles with fuelling during triathlon racing that led him to found Precision Fuel & Hydration - now one of the leading fuelling and hydration brands trusted by elite endurance athletes around the world. Whether you're chasing a PB or trying to avoid the wall at mile 20, this is your fuelling and hydration masterclass. Thanks to Pillar Performance for supporting this episode. If you want to experience the benefits of their products, head over to pillarperformance.shop, or if you're in North America, visit TheFeed.com and use the code 5MILESEASY for 15% off your first purchase. Follow us: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @5mileseasy 🎧 Subscribe & leave us a review if you’re enjoying the podcast!

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• Ep73: Your race is done. Now what? How to recover and get training again!

  You’ve crossed the finish line, collected your medal, and maybe even smashed a PB — but now what?   In this episode, we answer your questions about what happens after the big race. Rose has just London marathon, Steph's fresh off 100k for England, and we’re both dragging ourselves out of that weird post-race headspace.   We discuss how we recover: from the post-race blues to the art of actually doing nothing, how to know when to start running again, and why your brain can feel as tired as your legs. Whether you’ve already booked your next goal or wondering if you’ll ever feel “normal” again, this one’s for you.   We cover: - Why post-race blues are totally normal (and how we’re feeling) - How to recover properly - When to start running again (and when not to) - The mental side of recovery - How to build back into training - Setting your next goal… or just enjoying the time off Thanks to Pillar Performance for supporting this episode. If you want to experience the benefits of their products, head over to pillarperformance.shop, or if you're in North America, visit TheFeed.com and use the code 5MILESEASY for 15% off your first purchase.   Follow us: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @5mileseasy 🎧 Subscribe & leave us a review if you’re enjoying the podcast!

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• Ep72: Vassos Alexander - Why we should ALL be getting out of our comfort zone

  From running this year's London marathon in a 25kg weighted vest to conquering the gruelling 246km Spartathlon, Vassos is always looking for new challenges to push him out of his comfort zone. We find out why - along with what it took to run a marathon with 25kg on his back, how he pushed through the hardest moments of the Spartathlon and why he never wears underpants to work!  If you're enjoying the show, please do give us a 5 star review so we can reach even more people. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube: @5mileseasy

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• Ep71: Steph races 100k for ENGLAND!

  Four weeks after finishing the Two Oceans marathon, Steph lined up for her first 100k as part of an England team, and in this episode she tells us all about it!   From pre-race prep to the realities of race day , Steph shares how she tackled over 20 laps of a 3 mile loop course, how her crew helps her through some tough moments, and how conquering unknown territory can feel like a breakthrough.   We also hear about the detailed fuelling plan, the team atmosphere, and, despite the distance, why she's already hungry for more (but not before recovering properly first!).   If you're enjoying the show, please do give us a 5 star rating!   Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok: @5MilesEasy

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