Dan Fairbrother is going to be running the St Albans Half Marathon with a 30kg wheelie bin strapped to his back to raise money for Harper and Marlowe, twins from Stevenage living with cerebral palsy.

Dave Vokes was told at 45 that he wouldn’t live to see 50 if he carried on living the way he was. Dave turned things around, became a runner and lost half his body weight in a year. Dave shares his journey and how running saved his life.

Chapters

00:00 Dane's Journey Begins: A Life-Changing Health Scare

03:12 Facing Reality: The Impact of Diabetes

06:40 The Road to Recovery: Diet and Exercise Changes

10:51 Building Momentum: The Transformation Journey

20:13 From 5K to 10K: Achieving New Goals

29:02 The First 10K: A Milestone Achievement

33:10 Setting New Challenges: 12 Runs in 2026

43:40 Reflecting on Progress: A New Identity as an Athlete

Mike Bullock set up spider runners, a running community focused on finding and celebrating the joy in running communities; often being the cheerleaders of the sport, turning up to races in fancy dress and always making their presence known. Mike shares what it is he set out to build, where it’s taken him and how you can get involved.

Antonia Jubb races on the Super Series circuit competing with elite triathletes. In this episode she talks about what it takes to be at the top level of triathlon, the highs and lows of performance sport and her next adventure in the US.

Bianca Fernandez is the person behind the charity Women In Tri, she is working towards 50:50 start lines and campaigning for equal access to triathlon for women. Bianca, a triathlete herself, talks about how she started in the sport, the barriers she has faced and how her experiences have shaped the person she is today and the movement she is behind.

Frankie Durbin shares her story of resilience and overcoming tough times in this post London Marathon podcast. Frankie has always been active and has previously represented GB in multi-sport events but all that came crashing down when she broke her hip. Since then Frankie has found out she has an inoperable brain tumour, but despite this Frankie chooses to stay active, take on big challenges and live life to the fullest.

In this episode, Stuart Walker shares the journey behind launching the World Of Triathlon Live - Triathlon Expo, a transformative event aimed at making triathlon more accessible and inclusive. He discusses the event's highlights, the sport's perception, and his vision for its future growth.

Carole Munro shares her inspiring journey into HYROX, a booming fitness competition. At 72, she's a European champion, world record holder, and an example of unstoppable determination, overcoming injuries and age barriers to achieve incredible feats.