Best Alison Scope Podcasts (2025)

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#234 Finding The Root Cause In ISO Management 37:15

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Continual Improvement is at the heart of ISO Management, a large part of which is dedicated to ensuring issues don't reoccur. This is more than just putting a plaster on it and calling it a day, it's about finding the root cause. This not only eliminates wasted time, effort and money with firefighting repeated mistakes, but also drives meaningful i…

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Episode 102 Jon Steele Hardmoors Race Director 1:29:43

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This week we feature a brilliant interview with Hardmoors Race Director Jon Steele. Jon and his wife Shirley have spent years building Hardmoors into one of the best, toughest and most inclusive race series in the UK, with some amazing events. Jon talks all about Hardmoors, how it grew, what it means and the future, whilst also fitting in his own r…

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Episode 101 how not to slow down 53:43

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Today is all about the power of the brain! We talk about the evidence around the psychology of running and what can help you in your quest for improvement based on this opinion paper; BPS review on: Psychological strategies to resist slowing down or stopping during endurance activity: An expert opinion paper https://explore.bps.org.uk/content/bpsse…

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#233 Clyde & Co Achieves ISO 50001 - Setting the Standard for Energy Management within the Legal Sector 24:34

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When thinking of sectors that need effective energy management, the ones that typically come to mind include the likes of transportation and manufacturing. However, energy management is something that any business can benefit from. Such is the case with today's feature, Clyde & Co, a global law firm who made the decision to Implement ISO 50001 ener…

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Episode 100 Alison of all trades 43:16

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Today we take a bit of time to chat about why we started the podcast after 2 years and 100 episodes! Thank you to everyone of you who has listened, contributed, supported and helped us along the way, its been a team effort! Paul also chats about his marathon training as he prepares for York next week! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching…

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#232 Introducing BS 30480 Intervention, Prevention And Support For People Affected By Suicide 34:37

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The topic of suicide is all too often a discussion avoided due to its tragic and uncomfortable nature. However, the reality is that there are 6,000 deaths by suicide in the UK each year, with in excess of 727,000 deaths annually worldwide. In recent years there has been more awareness about the topic, with a range of resources targeted to help with…

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Episode 99 Mark Ansell Backyard Ultra 1:02:47

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We have a brilliant interview this week with Mark Ansell who recently completed the Rasselbock Hardwick Hall Backyard Ultra! Mark talks to us about his race, training and running in general and future goals and how he fits it around busy work and family life. Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h…

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Episode 98 Ali at the Hardmoors 60 1:08:58

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Ali talks about her Hardmoors 60 last weekend! The conditions were tough but she managed to get it done and finish as 3rd female - and improve her time by 45 minutes from last year! Ali chats about the race, the ups and downs and much more! We hope you enjoy! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠h…

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#231 Evaluating Compliance within ISO Management 30:33

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When stating ISO Management System 'compliance', that in reality means the conformance to ISO Standard requirements, compliance in ISO terminology actually refers to compliance with legal and other statutory regulations. It may sound like semantics, but the difference is distinct for a reason, as you don't get a 'non-compliance' for not meeting req…

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Episode 97 Marathon webinar times 55:11

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This week is a must listen for anyone planning to run a marathon. On Thursday this week Paul hosted a webinar all about the marathon answering a whole host of questions from runners. This week Paul gives a summary of some of the topics covered with loads of super useful training tips! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers …

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#230 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Anju Punetha 29:46

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How often have you heard someone say they aspire to be an ISO consultant? Likely not at all! That's not surprising as it's quite a niche world to find yourself in, yet despite that, there are still thousands of ISO professionals worldwide. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell …

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Announcing When Love Hurts, the podcast, with Karen McAndless-Davis and Jill Cory 1:58

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What if everything you thought you knew about abuse wasn't quite right? What do you do when you realize the man you're with is not who he says he is? But you can't quite put your finger on exactly what the problem is. What do you do when you feel trapped and alone in your relationship, but everyone else thinks he's such a great guy. The authors of …

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Episode 96 Training for ultra! 43:35

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This week Ali gives an overview of the training block she has done for the Hardmoors 60! She chats about what she has done and why, how it has been the same (and different) to other ultra races and the prep she is doing in the last 2 weeks before the race. We hope you enjoy and let us know your ultra training plans and your top tips! Also why not j…

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#229 From Platform To Proof – How To Tackle Your Scope 3 Emissions 24:58

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One of the biggest challenges for those looking to achieve Net Zero is tackling scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions that typically reside in your supply chain. These can account for up to 70% of your total emissions and can be quite the undertaking to gather the necessary data to be able to complete your calculations needed for carbon v…

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Episode 95 Eating for endurance! 52:26

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This week is all about how to eat for endurance. For marathon races and ultras, food and nutrition is closely linked to performance. We look at some of the science, and discuss our own experiences about what works, and why! We also chat about when things go wrong and what can happen! Let us know your endurance eating stories! Also why not join our …

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#228 From Platform To Proof – How Carbon Accounting Software and Verification Combine for Carbon Compliance 24:01

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As the sustainability crisis grows more pressing each passing year, companies are increasingly being required to comply with various sustainability regulations and legislation, most of which include the need to monitor and verify your carbon emissions. Calculating these carbon emissions can be tricky, especially if you have a lot of sites or intern…

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Episode 94 Physiotherapist Emily Branch 1:01:20

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This week we talk to Emily Branch for another great episode following Emily coming on the podcast last year. Listeners have been submitting their common running injury worries, concerns and issues, so Emily talks through some of those and what you can do to avoid injury and what to do when injury strikes! We hope you enjoy and you can find Emily he…

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New podcast! Is this thing on? Introducing Alison Epp and Jo Neill 2:39

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The When Love Hurts book and material is an an incredible resource for women who are experiencing abuse in their relationship. It transforms perspectives and understanding. Alison has a Master’s of Counselling Psychology and works in a counselling practice providing individual and group counselling. Alison continues to co-facilitate a WLH support g…

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#227 From Platform To Proof – What Is The Business Driver For Carbon Accounting And Reporting? 33:53

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One of the biggest hurdles for businesses when embarking on their journey to net zero is the calculation required for carbon verification. Depending on the nature and size of a business, it can be quite the undertaking! Those looking to tackle this challenge have various options available to them, including the use of dedicated carbon accounting so…

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Episode 93 Keira D'Amato 1:14:46

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This week features a fantastic interview with elite US distance runner Keira D'Amato. Keira shares her amazing journey from a college athlete, to stopping running and then returning years later to become the US Marathon record holder and run in the World Championships whilst raising a family and working as a realtor! Its a truly amazing story and K…

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#226 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Minoo Agarwal 24:57

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Becoming an ISO consultant isn't a career path many aspire to, rather it's one often stumbled on after being tasked with either implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the common challenges t…

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Episode 92 We are back with a summer summary ! 52:56

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We are back after a little break for our summer hols! This week we round up everything thats been happening since the last podcast, including some race results, upcoming races, our running over the hols and some useful tips from listeners. We are also chat about the fun (or not) of running on hols in new places! We hope you enjoy and have had a gre…

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#225 Culligan International's Carbon Verification Success – Tackling Scope 1 and 2 Emissions 38:43

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The process of verifying your carbon emissions requires a lot of data gathering, number crunching and in some cases conversion if you're international. It's certainly no small task! However, it's worth the effort. With it completed you will have a much better idea of your current impact and be able to make better informed decisions on how to reduce…

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#224 Greater Anglia's Ongoing Success With ISO 55001 Asset Management 28:57

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Asset Management can be explained as a systematic process of planning, operating, maintaining, upgrading and replacing assets cost-effectively with minimum risk and at the expected levels of service over the assets' life cycle. One sector where effective asset management can make a huge difference is public transportation, with organisations having…

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Episode 91 Interview with Fran Blackett 1:03:57

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For this week we chat to Fran Blackett, who has a young family, her own navigation and running events business and also enjoys navigating the mountains in her spare time! Fran talks about how she started running, fell in love with the mountains and started her own business - run like a haggis! We hope you enjoy and you can find Fran here; https://w…

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Episode 90 Chafing and Feet 48:44

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Thanks to Angela and Rosie for this weeks topic of conversation! We delve into the world of chafing and feet and chat about how to look after those precious feet and avoid chafing in all different areas of the body! Tell us your tips for how to avoid chafing or feet problems! Enjoy! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers an…

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#223 What Are The Benefits Of Outsourced ISO Support? 20:49

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ISO certification is more than just earning a certificate, and it requires continuous maintenance to both retain certification and drive effective improvements. Over the course of your 3-year certification cycle, you will need to ensure your Management System is regularly updated and reviewed so that it remains relevant to the way you're currently …

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Episode 89 Bob Graham Round with Nigel Barnes 58:36

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This week features a brilliant interview with Nigel Barnes who recently completed the Bob Graham Round in under 23 hours. Nigel chats about why he started running, and how he came to have the BGR as his main goal. He also talks about the training and all the ups and downs of the race, in more ways than one! Also why not join our Strava group for co…

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Episode 88 When to start training again? 52:27

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Its been a busy week of races, so we do a nice long round up of the races we have been involved with in different ways, as runner, helper and coach! We then have a chat about when is the time to start training for those autumn events, and transition from base work to specific work to get the best out of any planned events! Let us know your races yo…

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#222 What Are The Benefits Of An Integrated Management System? 22:15

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ISO Standards are often a must have due to stakeholder requirements, whether that's from your customers, investors or regulators. The need for multiple ISO certifications is also becoming more common, which can become a tricky task to juggle if you're managing these as separate systems. The solution? An Integrated Management System. In this episode…

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Episode 87 Its all downhill from here! 46:16

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Today is all about the joy (and challenges) of downhill running! Its often overlooked but being able to run well downhill is important in many races. We chat about the training you can do to help prepare, some tips and techniques and our own experiences and our learning over the years. We hope you enjoy and let us know your tips! Also why not join …

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#221 Processes As A Tool For Simplicity And Structured Improvement 27:07

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The process approach is recommended by all Management System Standards, and effective implementation is key to drive continual improvement. Processes outline the basic steps needed to complete a task or achieve a certain outcome, and serve to keep things running smoothly and consistently. For those new to ISO Standards, it can be quite daunting to …

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Episode 86 All the Hardmoors 160 winners interview! 1:24:49

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This week features a brilliant interview with all 3 winners from the recent Hardmoors 160 mile race, Dizzy, Daz and Ian. They give us a fascinating insight into this tough race, what it was like to cross the line first and the reasons they run. This is a fantastic conversation with three amazing athletes and all round good people. We hope you enjoy…

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#220 EcoVadis – Platform Your Passport To Winning Sustainable Contracts 19:34

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We're past the point of simply saying you're committed to sustainability, it's time for tangible and verified action. This is what many are calling for in response to the recent rise in Greenwashing and subsequent erosion of trust from consumers and other stakeholders regarding any green claims. As a result, a number of voluntary disclosure schemes…

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Episode 85 Ultra Curious? 56:08

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This week in about Ultras! Have you ever fancied taking one on? We chat about the joy of ultras, the training, the preparation and more and hopefully it might convince some of you to go for it! Let us know what you think and any ultra races you have planned. Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠https://ww…

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Episode 84 Jack Swindells Interview 52:45

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This week we have a fantastic interview with ultra runner Jack Swindells . Jack talks to us about his epic adventures including the spine race, bob graham round and much more. Jack talks about how he manages his love of running alongside busy family life with four children and also being a running club chair! We hope you enjoy the conversation ! Al…

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#219 How To Unlock CDP A Rating – GHG Verification For Top Carbon Disclosure Ratings 29:02

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In recent years there has been a growing need for transparency within sustainable action taken by businesses. This is due to the rampant increase in greenwashing, which only serves to diminish the focus on genuine efforts, in addition to creating a culture of mistrust within stakeholders and consumers. To combat this, certain organisations have tak…

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Episode 83 Jake Stevens Interview 55:54

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This week we have an interview with up and coming international athlete Jake Stevens. Jake chats about how he gone from enjoying a parkrun as a 10 year old, to representing his country just a few years later. Jake talks about his love of running, proudest achievements and goals for the future. We hope you enjoy! Here is the link to sign up to the w…

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Episode 82 Half Marathon Training Reflections 51:21

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After Ali managed to grab a PB at the Great Manchester Run HM at the weekend we look back across the training and the race strategy and think about the lessons learnt for future races. Reflecting on training after a performance is a great way to help plan for the the next race and learn from what went well and could have gone better. As ever share …

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#218 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Derek Hall 41:36

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The world of ISO is often stumbled into as a result of being tasked with either Implementing or maintaining a Standard for a business. It is rarely a desired career path, and yet there are thousands of ISO professionals from all corners of the globe. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how…

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Episode 81 Recovery 48:38

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This week is all about recovery. We chat about why it matters to recover after races (especially marathons) the mental and physical benefits and how to return to running after a big race. We cover lots of our experiences and things we have learnt over the years and what has worked and what hasn't! As ever let us know your thoughts and tips. Also wh…

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#217 Driving ISO Implementation – Meet the Consultant: Alison Henshaw 30:33

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ISO consultancy isn't a field many aspire to enter, mostly because many don't know it exists until you're tasked with either managing an existing ISO Management System or implementing a brand new one. We're continuing with our latest mini-series where we introduce members of our team, to explore how they fell into the world of ISO and discuss the c…

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Episode 80 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson 1:06:04

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This week we have a brilliant interview with authors, journalists and runners Lily and Emma about the fantastic book they have written; Ultra Women; The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport . Lily and Emma tell us all about why they wrote the book, the fascinating things they learnt through the process and the impact the book has had on their own v…

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Episode 79 Marathon Mega Roundup 52:06

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Its time for a round up of London and Manchester featuring lots of amazing performances from listeners, Paul's athletes, fundraisers, elites and loads more! We cover some of the results, stories and reflections from a fantastic week of racing. Let us know how your race went and send us a voice note and we can include it in the next episode! As ever…

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#216 What is Environmental Emergency Preparedness? 20:56

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Emergency preparedness is a term you're likely familiar with regarding Health & Safety, but its application is also a key part of the Best Practice Environmental Management Standard, ISO 14001. ISO 14001 aims to help organisations reduce their overall impact on the environment, and this includes mitigating and responding to any incidents that may a…

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Episode 78 Coach Alex Wilson 1:17:14

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This episode features a brilliant interview with a fantastic athletics coach in Sheffield, Alex WIlson. Alex talks about his love of athletics and coaching, how he got into it, some of the many athletes he has worked with and his philosophy and coaching approach. It is a great interview with a great coach and Alex gives so much insight in how to he…

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#215 The Latest Trends On the Buy Side of the Voluntary Carbon Market 22:34

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Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel There has been a global shift towards the sustainability effort in recent years, highlighted by various regulations and schemes aimed at businesses to help encourage a more sustainable way of operating. This has led to more focus on the voluntary use of carbon markets, in which companies help to fund d…

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Episode 77 Race week 58:20

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This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in …

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#214 An Introduction to the voluntary carbon market 30:02

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Watch the Podcast Video on our YouTube Channel No business can operate with zero emissions, there's only so much you can reduce before you need to look at offsetting the remainder to truly achieve Net Zero. Carbon offsetting comes in many forms, but the ones people will be most familiar with include purchasing carbon credits for nature restoration …

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Episode 76 Matlida Moffett Interview 1:15:02

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This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and…