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Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizAlan and Liz's Running Chatter and Rundown on Books 101-110Send us a textHere we are again with another recap episode. Alan and Liz chat about their last ten reads:Running From Tragedy by Michael SalsburyRunning Through the Dark, by Jen ScotneyBuilt To Run, by Matthew SilverThe Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, by Lucy WaterlowThere Is No Finish, by Stephen ParkerTo The Limit, by Michael CrawleyThe Frontrunner, by Brad FawleyThe Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook, by Claire MaxtedRunning Past 50, by Caolan MacMahonA Few More Laps, by David ChalfenIf you're behind in your listening then this episode is for you. You can get a feel for...2025-05-151h 17Running Book Reviews with Alan and LizThe Ultimate Guide to Parkrun, by Lucy WaterlowSend us a textThis book is everything you’d want to know about parkrun. How it started, what countries it spread to, how it benefits mental and physical health, and why participants keep coming back to both run and volunteer. The book has 9 chapters: How it started… and how it’s goingMeet the parkrunnersThe high-viz herosA day in the life of a parkrunWhy you should parkrun for your health and well-beingParkrun around the worldTraining, destination and challenge inspiration The future How to set up your own parkrunLucy Waterlow is an author, ghostwriter and journalis...2024-12-151h 07
Canicross ConversationsBook Series: Must-read books for runners, dog lovers, and adventurers (Episode 142)The festive season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with a collection of inspiring reads? 🎄📚 In Episode 142 of Canicross Conversations, we’re revisiting some of the most memorable books featured on the podcast.
From captivating memoirs and training guides, to cookbooks and stories of resilience, these books offer something for everyone, whether you’re looking for inspiration or the perfect gift for a loved one.
We share highlights from:
Susie Chan (Trails and Tribulations)
Allie Bailey (There Is No Wall)
Lucy Waterlow (The Ultimate Guide to parkrun)
Rachel Cullen (Running for My Life)
N...2024-12-0629 minCanicross ConversationsBook Series: The Ultimate Guide to parkrun by Lucy Waterlow (Episode 134)We know parkrun no longer allows canicross, BUT we also know a lot of you have many happy memories of parkrun as it turns 20 years old, and we also know many of you still run with your dog there (allowing for the new rules around dogs). Canicross Conversations wants to celebrate the world of parkrun on its 20th birthday, so Louise and Michelle chat to Lucy Waterlow, author of new book The Ultimate Guide to parkrun. A great episode whether you are a brand new or regular parkrunner.
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What The Fartlek PodcastSeries 16 Episode 2: A Birthday DoubleIt's Thursday and you know what that means...
What The Fartlek celebrates its 4th birthday this week but the milestone is overshadowed ever so slightly by Parkrun hitting the big 20. We look back on 2 decades of Saturday morning 5ks with a special episode.
Rob is joined by author Lucy Waterlow to talk about her new book, just released in conjunction with the festivities 'The Ultimate Guide to Parkrun' - available now. Plus we recount some of our favourite memories and Ben and Emma are here not only to talk...2024-10-031h 19
Freelancing for JournalistsAn interview with Lucy WaterlowIn this episode we speak to the author Lucy Waterlow about the process of ghostwriting. Lucy has ghostwritten four books including Nell McAndrew’s Guide to Running plus an additional guide to running and two running memoirs. Lucy is also a freelance journalist and writes for a number of different outlets including the Sunday Telegraph, Daily Mail, Women’s Running and OK! Magazine.The authorLucy WaterlowTwitter: @LucyRunningFeatInstagram: @runningfeatlucy BooksNell McAndrew's Guide To Running Run Mummy Run: Inspiring Women t...2022-07-2035 min