RunPod

On this episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes Jamie Baulch to the studio—an Olympic silver medalist and Welsh sprinting icon!Jamie takes listeners back to his early days with the Newport Harriers and Cardiff AAC, where his athletic journey began. Defying the odds for 400m runners, who are typically taller than 5.9, Jamie proved that determination and talent matter most when it comes to sport and life!Renowned for his world-class performances, including a World Indoor Championship title, Jamie shares highlights from his impressive 12-year international career, offering an inside look at his life today and the dedication and drive that propelled him to the top of his game.Whether you're a passionate runner, a sports enthusiast, or simply inspired by stories of "realness", resilience, and success, Jamie’s journey and insights are sure to captivate and motivate.

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by Greg Pearson, an ex-professional footballer turned running coach who’s helping athletes around the world crush their running goals. Greg’s journey from the football field to the world of endurance racing is nothing short of inspiring, having transformed himself from a marathon novice to a sub-3-hour marathoner and ultramarathon competitor. Now, he’s sharing his expertise through his coaching community, guiding runners of all levels to push their boundaries and experience that unforgettable finish-line feeling.Greg understands the struggle of staying consistent and overcoming obstacles in training because he's been there himself. He believes that you don’t need to train six days a week to achieve amazing results—what you need is structure, consistency, and purpose. Whether you're aiming for your first 5k or an ultramarathon, Greg's purpose is to offer the strategies, support, and motivation you need to transform your running journey.Tune in as Greg shares his love for running, and the great mindset it takes to conquer those "impossible" race goals.

Welcome to RunPod, where running meets inspiration! Today's lovely episode features the incredible Milly Pickles, a social media content creator, presenter, motivational speaker, and fitness & disability advocate.And no, she doesn’t eat pickles “she just is one!” (according to her website).Milly's story is one of sheer resilience and positivity. After losing her right leg below the knee following a life-changing accident in 2017, Milly has turned her journey into a powerful testament to overcoming adversity. In this episode Milly shares her rise as a fitness advocate, presenting at the Paralympics, the importance of pushing yourself, running with a prosthetic blade, and how no challenge is too big when you have the right outlook on life.Milly’s mission is clear: to show that life is worth living, even when life throws things at you which are out of your control.Whether you're a runner, someone facing challenges, or simply looking for an uplifting conversation, this episode will leave you motivated and ready to take on the world—one run at a time.

In this inspiring episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes Erin Kennedy, British Paralympic champion and motivational powerhouse, just one month after her incredible victory at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Erin, a gold medal-winning coxswain, has led Team GB’s Paralympic rowing team to remarkable success, all while courageously overcoming a breast cancer diagnosis she received after the Tokyo Games in 2021.Now, Erin shares her powerful story of resilience, mental toughness, and the role fitness has played in both her professional and personal life. She dives into how running fits into her rigorous ‘three times a day, six days a week’ training schedule, her unique approach to running, and how she’s used fitness to overcome life’s greatest challenges.Whether you’re training for a race or just need that extra motivation to get moving, Erin’s journey will inspire you to conquer your own goals—one step at a time. As she says in this episode, “Focus on the next few strides.”Get ready to feel empowered and motivated with Erin Kennedy on RunPod—an episode guaranteed to inspire you to push your limits and keep moving forward!