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Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About!Real Estate Success without Burnout with Karen CooperSend us a textDo your brilliant ideas come to you while you’re in the shower?In this episode of 'Women and Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About’, we’re talking about turning great ideas into action with our guest Karen Cooper. Karen is a wife, mom to three sons, and the co-owner of the Platinum Group Real Estate Team at Real Brokerage, alongside her business partner Vicky Noufal. Based in Northern Virginia, their powerhouse team of 50+ exceptional women and moms now serves client...
2025-04-1131 min
Let's Stay InReddit's 'Relationship Advice' & 'Am I The A**hole' w/ Maggie Cooper (Segment #2)Send us a textIn Episode 26 of 'Let's Stay In', Anna Katharina & Marc Colcer continue the segment, where they read various scenarios from Reddit's "Am I The A**hole", along with 'Relationship Advice' page and give their opinions. Today's episode, they're joined by their friend and fellow content creator, Maggie Cooper.Official Links:Instagram.com/LetsStayInPodTikTok.com/LetsStayInPodcastlinktr.ee/letsstayinpodcastHosts:Instagram.com/AKatharinaVInstagram.com/MarcColcerGuest:Instagram.com/MaggieCooperMore Links:https://linktr.ee/letsstayinpodcast
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The E=MC2 of runningThe Amazing Foot RaceAfter a bit of a break, I'm back with details of how my 10k went, what I've been up to and a bit of a book review.
2024-10-2617 minThe E=MC2 of runningHeat StressYou may have noticed that the weather has been a little warmer than normal this past week. I wondered if there really was an effect on performance with increased temperature. To be honest, I've tried to run before the sun is at its strongest, but sometimes that isn't possible. I found a nice paper in physiology reports that looked at the effect of temperature on running and I talk about this and my experience of following my Garmin coach on my watch in this week's episode.
2024-08-1812 minThe E=MC2 of runningPost-Olympic Blues?Wondering what to do now the Olympics are over? You might have been inspired by some of the performances but left with a sense of what next?! Over the next few weeks I'm going to be training for an important 10k in the New Forest, it isn't important in running terms but it in in personal terms as I will be running in memory of my friend, Alex. Please support me if you can and follow me on my journey over the next couple of weeks. https://maggies-10k-for-alex.raiselysite.com/
2024-08-1114 minThe E=MC2 of runningBuntingford Year End 10 mile raceIn spite of the fact that the furthest run this year has only been around 7 miles, I foolishly thought it would be a great idea to enter a 10 mile race. Here's my view of how it went.
2023-12-3120 minThe E=MC2 of runningWarriors success at NW Road RelaysThis Saturday was the North West Road Relays in Heaton Park in Manchester. It was a great event, this is a report about how it went and some thoughts on running relays.
2023-09-1021 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Final WeekIt was the final week of our Parkrun challenge and the theme was 'run like a Kenyan'. If you want to support the club in Kenya then the is the link https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Elgon-running-club?utm_term=WnX2B4kJR
2023-08-3110 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Week 5Just a short update on this week's Parkrun challenge - crazy hair. Instead of my normal Parkrun location of Birkenhead Park, I ran in Cambridgeshire at Wimpole Estate Parkrun, so I was the only one with crazy hair. Also an update on our amazing athletes competing in various events around the world
2023-08-2311 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Week 4This week's Parkrun challenge was to run an epic sprint finish. I'm not sure that mine was entirely epic, certainly no Usain Bolt but it was a least both a sprint and a finish. I had the opportunity to run in a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS running shoes so I talk about that, and finally I talk about the sprint in the World University Games and the controversy surrounding that.
2023-08-1516 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Week 3This week's Parkrun challenge should have been to run in the rain! But it wasn't, it was to run at a Parkrun that you hadn't been to before. I planned to go to Chester, I'd sorted out the route there, worked out where to park and was all set for my tourism Parkrun. This episode is about how week 3's challenge went.
2023-08-0917 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Week 2This week we were getting ready for Alex and Emily getting married next Saturday so we had to dress up as if we were going to the Hen Night or the Stag Night. In this week's episode I talk about how it all went and a few thoughts that came out of that.
2023-08-0116 minThe E=MC2 of runningParkrun Challenge - Week 1Maggie gives a bit of an update on her running and why it's been a while since the last episode but mainly this week's podcast is mainly about the crazy Warriors Parkrun Challenge and how she got on in week 1. Just to say, it was a lot of fun.
2023-07-2617 min
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal ConservationConservation Tails 3 - Floating Wetlands with Maggie Cooper of Shedd Aquarium and Nick Wesley of Urban RiversIn Episode 3 of Conservation Tails, we sit down with Maggie Cooper of Shedd Aquarium and Nick Wesley of Urban Rivers to talk about the floating wetlands they are developing and placing in the Chicago River. This is a longer episode that really digs into how Shedd Aquarium is helping the water and shoreline at home, and how their partnership with Urban Rivers is leading to some amazing results for the urban wildlife in the water and along it's banks.EPISODE LINKS: @shedd_aquarium on socials sheddaquarium.org ROSSIFARI LINKS: patreon.com/rossifari
2023-05-3124 minThe E=MC2 of runningChristleton 5k race reviewI ran my first race in ages on Friday, a 5k in a lovely village near Chester. This is my race report - tune in to find out how it went.
2023-05-2317 minThe E=MC2 of runningShelly Ann Fraser Pryce wins school sportsSchool sports day - you either love it or loathe it. I'm more in the latter category, perhaps because my kids aren't all that athletic and I'm far too competitive. It can be fun though and then there's the parents race. The question is though - as a serious athlete, should you bother taking part?
2023-05-1008 minThe E=MC2 of runningBone injuries in adolescent athletesI found a really interesting article looking at bone injuries in adolescent athletes. The group that did the study took a group of boys and studied them over 4 seasons taking lots of measurements to assess bone growth and skeletal maturation. I discuss their findings and my thoughts on what it means for those of us who are coaching young athletes. The link to the abstract can be found here
2023-05-0218 minThe E=MC2 of runningHow to go from hero to zero with one car journeyIn episode 7, I featured a story about an ultramarathon runner called Jo Zakrzewski who had completed a 48 hour race running an incredible 255 miles. However, she was less of a hero in a recent 50 mile race. I also feature some marathon musings from the recent London marathon and my own exploits and plans.
2023-04-2512 minThe E=MC2 of runningRunners Paradise?Iten is known as the runner's paradise. It is the place that you go to if you want to learn about why many of the best long distance athletes in the world are Kenyan's and it's the home of many of the world's best long distance athletes.But Iten has a darker secret. In late 2021, Agnes Tirop was found murdered, with her husband/manager/coach implicated in this murder. Within 6 months, another female athlete, Damaris Mutua was found strangled in the home of her boyfriend. In this episode I talk about how influence, power, love...
2023-04-1817 minThe E=MC2 of runningCan less be more?I set myself a goal to run every day this year, and so far, I have achieved that goal. I also set myself a goal to run at least 30km each week, and again, I have managed to achieve that. However, what I haven't done is much speed work and so I wasn't sure how I would get on running 5km at parkrun. Would I be able to maintain a good pace? Would I die after running the first km too fast? I felt fairly confident that I could run around 4.45 per km but could I run quicker than...
2023-04-1114 minThe E=MC2 of runningUK Athletics bans Transgender Athletes from female competitionsFollowing on from World Athletics announcing that transgender athletes would be banned from international female competitions, UK Athletics has following suit and made a similar ruling. In this episode, I talk about this decision. I also provide an update on how my running is going.
2023-04-0421 minThe E=MC2 of runningLoving Parkrunning with Jen YoungIn this week's episode, Maggie talks to her friend, Jen Young, about some of the joys of parkrunning and we compare notes on their running experiences
2023-03-2921 minThe E=MC2 of runningWarriors Assemble - the benefits of not just runningI'm joined this week by Ronan Kearney, coach and founder of Warriors Pentathlon and Athletics Club. In this episode we discuss the benefits of getting young athletes involved in activities other than just running and how to bring fun back into running. We also talk about laser run, pentathlon, biathlon, fell running and other sports that might contribute to running.
2023-03-2131 minThe E=MC2 of runningSo you think I'm not an elite runner? - with Michelle MaIn this week's episode I spoke to friend and fellow scientist, Michelle Ma, about her experience of running. Michelle would not describe herself as an elite runner and has never competed in a running race (since school) - so what motivates her to run?We discuss some of the benefits of running, our favourite places to run in London, whether it's better to run with music or without and a host of other topics.
2023-03-1431 minThe E=MC2 of runningEoin Everard Biomechanics Specialist - to stretch or not to stretch?I was very excited to be joined by Dr Eoin Everard for this week's episode. Eoin is a biomechanics specialist and chartered physiotherapist from Ireland, he's also a pretty phenomenal runner being 5 times National Champion, sub 4 min miler and sub 30 min 10k runner. I wanted to ask him about the benefits, or not, of static vs dynamic stretching as part of a normal running workout. However, we ended up talking about a whole host of other stuff too from running style, preventing injury, running mentality etc. The interview was packed full of really useful advice which was...
2023-03-0732 minThe E=MC2 of runningNational cross countryThis Saturday was the National cross country championships and, for English athletes, this meant a trip to Bolesworth Castle near Chester. In this episode I talk about my highlights from the race (as a spectator not a runner) and I also talk about heart rate and the effect of different resting heart rates on running performance.
2023-02-2815 minThe E=MC2 of runningRunning for 48 hoursWhat is the longest distance you have ever run? For me, I think it's 28 miles. However, this weekend, British athlete Jo Zakrzewski ran 255 miles in 48 hours. In this week's episode, I talk about this amazing achievement.
2023-02-1409 minThe E=MC2 of runningMarathon build up bluesWhat happens when you are training for a marathon and you get injured or sick? I've often heard people say that it won't have a big impact on your overall performance in the marathon. But is this true? Maybe that's the case if you just need to take off a couple of days, but what about a week or two weeks? Is it OK to take this much time off from marathon training or will that actually impact on your finishing time? A study by Feely et al looked at Strava data from 300,000 recreational runners. They found t...
2023-02-0716 minThe E=MC2 of runningIs running outside better for you?In this week's episode, Maggie looks at a paper by Boere et al (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-26093-2) in Nature Scientific reports where the authors look whether a short walk outside is better than a short walk inside.While running on the treadmill can be great, especially if the weather is bad, are there actually hidden benefits of running outside. Maggie discusses the paper's findings and speculates of the reasons behind the results.
2023-01-2913 minThe E=MC2 of runningIt's freezing out there!!In this week's episode, Maggie gets annoyed with somebody who says that running in the cold is just about having the right kit. She also talks about her excitement over this year's Spine race. If she were ever to run the race herself, she might not make it past the Green Dragon pub and tea rooms - sounds far too tempting not to just stay there. Link to Katie Holmes website is here: Run Young 50
2023-01-2216 minThe E=MC2 of runningDifferent runners for different surfacesAre trail runners as good as road runners? An article published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36515604/) looked at differences in economy, biomechanics, strength and power between trail runners and road runners. I talk a bit about this article and the differences in running different disciplines. I also provide a recap on how I'm getting on with my New Year's resolution to run at least 1 km each day and, I hope, provide some useful insights and advice.
2023-01-1514 minThe E=MC2 of runningSudden Cardiac Death in AthletesSudden cardiac death in athletes is extremely rare. However, a recent letter in the Scandinavian Journal of Immunology (Polykretis and McCullough - Rational harm-benefit assessment by age group are required for continued COVID-19 vaccination suggests that there have been as many of these types of deaths in the past 2 years as in the previous 38 years! Is that true? In this episode I looked into further evidence to see if these claims were true and whether, as Polykretis and McCollough suggest, it has anything to do with COVID-19 vaccination. In particular, I looked at a paper by Bonaventura et...
2023-01-0817 minThe E=MC2 of runningNew Year's ResolutionsWelcome back to the E=mc2 of running for Season 2! In this episode, Maggie talks about how to set a New Year's resolution (that you might actually be able to stick to). She talks about her own New Year's resolution and also gives an update on where she currently is with her running. No science this week but some helpful advice.
2023-01-0312 min
Metaphysical with Maggie MayDo You See Aliens or Angels? Diana Cooper and The Return of the Enlightened Ones. Part 1Enjoy this video episode of Metaphysical AF as Maggie discusses the "return of the enlightened ones" and what that means. Here is a deep dive into some metaphysical teachings of Diana Cooper. Learn more in this episode of Metaphysical AF and Join Patreon to get exclusive updates on The Metaphysical Cannabis Oracle Deck coming out July 26, 2022 from Union Square & Co formerly Sterling Publishing.
2022-02-0811 min
Metaphysical AF with Maggie WilsonDo You See Aliens or Angels? Diana Cooper and The Return of the Enlightened Ones. Part 1Enjoy this video episode of Metaphysical AF as Maggie discusses the "return of the enlightened ones" and what that means. Here is a deep dive into some metaphysical teachings of Diana Cooper. Learn more in this episode of Metaphysical AF and Join Patreon
2022-02-0811 minThe E=MC2 of runningSuperpantsYou've heard of supershoes but have you heard of superpants? I really want a pair of superpants? These are definitely the next thing in running technology to make you go faster. Find out more about the science behind them on the podcast or, alternatively, follow the links in the excellent article from Outside magazine https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/running-exoskeleton-research-2022/
2022-01-2313 minThe E=MC2 of runningRunning in the darkDo you like running in the dark? What about if it's cold and wet and dark? I've really struggled this past couple of weeks getting out and running when it has been dark.I tried to find out if there was anything in the scientific literature to support my case against actually running in the dark. Alas, I found little of significance. I did, however, come across an interesting story which, I think, gives me a perfect excuse for not running in the dark. Find out more in this episode of the podcast.
2021-12-1107 minThe E=MC2 of runningHaving the right mindsetI ran in the Manchester Area Cross Country League yesterday. The weather was miserable and I didn't really run all that well. But, can we blame the weather or was something else coming into play.I discuss having the right mindset and how I might be able to improve my results in future races.
2021-12-0513 minThe E=MC2 of runningDoes running in the rain improve performance?Do you like running in the rain? I don't but I know that quite a lot of people absolutely love it. It made me wonder whether the weather, particularly rain, made any difference to your running performance. To find out, I took a look in the scientific literature.I came across two papers, by the same groups, looking at performances in the Berlin Marathon between 1974 and 2019. They looked at the weather conditions for the races and assessed whether the weather had made any impact on the times. You can find the papers here (from May 2021) and here...
2021-11-2113 minThe E=MC2 of runningKeeping going against the oddsHave you ever felt like giving up? Have you ever got to a race and wondered why on earth you even entered? I felt a bit like that in the race on Saturday but, the words of a friend inspired me to continue. Those words were about an athlete who, despite the circumstances, refused to give up - I bring you the story of John Stephen Akhwari, a marathon runner from Tanzania competing in the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games.
2021-11-1412 minThe E=MC2 of runningHow running uphill can improve your 5km Parkrun timeThis week we delve into the science behind running uphill. Can running uphill help you to run faster and will it improve your 5km Parkrun time? I looked at a few papers from the sports science literature to find out if there was evidence out there to show any benefit to hill training and what those benefits might be. I looked at a study where sprinters trained on hills of different gradient, a study involving 32 Ethiopian distance runners and a study where 20 well trained runners did uphill interval training under 5 different conditions. Did they see improvements in pe...
2021-11-0617 min
The E=MC2 of runningAlice Wright runs for an hourWelcome back to the E=MC2 of running. Having mostly recovered from an ankle problem, I'm back running again in earnest and looking forward to racing over the winter. In this episode I talk about Alice Wright's British Record attempt on the 1 hour track record, I report on the Javelina Jundred 100 mile race and follow up on the Kearney family world record attempt on the half marathon mother and daughter best time. Here's the link to Alice Wright's 1 hour run https://youtu.be/PyqrxqH9Za4
2021-10-3114 min
The E=MC2 of runningA World Record AttemptIn this week's episode, Maggie interviews Sarah and Aileen Kearney. They are going to attempt to beat the world record for the mother and daughter combined time for a half marathon. As part of this challenge, they are raising money for the Clatterbridge Cancer Charity https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kearney-worldrecordattempt. I've also got news of another world record and, of course, the sorry plight of my own running, which is beating no world records at the moment.
2021-04-2830 min
The E=MC2 of runningDo you fancy a Paddy Buckley?There was an interesting challenge this weekend, an attempt on the Paddy Buckley Road. Could Kim Collison beat Matthew Roberts time of 16 hr 37 min to cover the 47 Snowdownian peaks in Wales? Another challenge was the Olympic qualifying time of the marathon. With the NN Mission Marathon in Hamburg being cancelled, the event was moved to The Netherlands. Could Eliud Kipchoge run fast enough to secure his place in the Kenyan team? I also delved deeper into the use of exercise in cancer treatment. The results were really fascinating. Why have I never heard of exercise being used in cancer treatment...
2021-04-2127 min
The E=MC2 of runningCould you have run on the Titanic?On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, I wondered whether you could have run on board and that led me to search out whether running on a modern cruise ship is possible and whether there were any recommendations for running while on a cruise. I also give my advice on training around the COVID vaccine, I look at a world record attempt over 50 km and investigate what macronutrients might be most important for masters marathon runners.
2021-04-1429 min
The E=MC2 of runningTart cherries and fast 5kmsJust how many cherries do you have to eat to improve your running? In fact, can cherries even help you run faster or recover more quickly? I look at the science behind the potential benefits of tart cherries. I also talk about Beth Potter's amazing road 5k world best and I can't help mention those shoes!
2021-04-0729 min
The E=MC2 of runningWhat's the minimum amount of training that I can get away with?I've got a problem with my ankles but I don't want to just not do any training at all. So, I wondered, what's the minimum amount of training that I can get away with? I delve into the science and see what I need to do in order to stay fit. The results surprised me a little. I also find out about coffee napping and report on this week's running.
2021-03-3128 min
The E=MC2 of runningPregnant miles and unusual marathonsI came across a few rather bizarre stories this week. One about a woman who ran rather fast over a mile days before giving birth, another about a woman who ran a marathon just before giving birth and another about the very unusual tactics involving poison that were employed in the 1904 Olympic Marathon in St. Louis. Let's just hope that such tactics are not used in this weekend's Olympic marathon trials in London. The main science focus of the podcast though is on running after giving birth and whether there are any advantages or disadvantages to doing this.
2021-03-2431 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning in shoes with no heelsHave you seen the running shoes from FBR? They don't have a heel. It made me wonder if there was an advantage of not having a heel in terms of the weight that was saved by having no heel. I look at an article showing the effect of the weight of the shoe on running economy and a guy who did a slightly crazy experiment which involved cutting up his running shoes. I look at the results from both these studies. I also briefly look at a paper showing the effect of movement on the production of immune cells to...
2021-03-1729 min
The E=MC2 of runningCircadian rhythm and runningDoes the time of day that you run really affect your performance? What's the best time of day to run? What's the most beautiful parkrun in the country? And is there a dancer inside of you waiting to get out? These are the questions that I ask in this week's podcast with a more detailed look at a paper from Nature Research's Scientific Reports (2020) 10:16088 entitled Gold, silver or bronze: circadian variation strongly affects performance in Olympic athletes.
2021-03-1030 min
The E=MC2 of runningRetro RunningWhat is retro running and is it something that we should be embracing? We're not talking about putting on your 1970s running kit here but can retro running help reduce injury or be part of rehabilitation post injury. We also look at Wirral AC's success in the England Athletics virtual road relays and some interesting indoor races.
2021-03-0328 min
The E=MC2 of runningSleep and the athleteIn this week's episode we look at a paper about sleep and the athlete from Br J Sports Med 2020. We discuss the problems that athletes, particularly elite athletes, might have with sleep and what we can do about it. We talk about good sleep hygiene and provide some advice about how to provide a good atmosphere for sleep.
2021-02-2430 min
Let's Talk DetailsEpisode 13 - The Truth Behind Content Creation with Maggie of Coffee and CardioIn this episode, Claire and Bri sit down with Maggie of Coffee and Cardio to talk about the truth behind content creation as an influencer. If you are looking for all the social media tips, this is your episode!
2021-02-2243 min
The E=MC2 of runningTo run equal or not to run equal? That is the question!If you've been paying attention to the discussion about equalising the distances in men's and women's cross country then you will know that the debate is quite polarised. I was interested to discuss the subject with women's athletics historian, Katie Holmes. We were coming from slightly different standpoints but highlighted the arguments from both sides. I also have a story about a woman beating all the men in the field It was also the Kenyan National Cross Country Championships this weekend so I took a look at the results.
2021-02-1730 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 40 Feet like deerI imagine that I'm running like a deer, elegant, powerful, relaxed, in control but the race photos are a continual disappointment, showing some mad woman, hair everywhere, grimacing in pain. The bible says The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. I think I'd like feet like deer both for running and for life.
2021-02-1404 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 39 StressI think most of us are feeling the stress of lockdown. The not knowing, the uncertainty is having an effect on us all. What is going on in our brains and what can we do about it?
2021-02-1310 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 38 Vitamin DDo we need to take vitamin D supplements? It's a good question for those of us who live far north of the equator. Just what are the benefits of vitamin D and how much vitamin D do we actually need. I review a paper from the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism in today's episode to help you understand some of the reasons why it's important to have enough vitamin D.
2021-02-1207 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 37 How far should kids run?Children are restricted from running certain distances in some countries but is there any scientific evidence to show that running long distances is harmful? I found an interesting article from Curr Sports Med Rep 2017;16(6):428-434 entitled the The Pediatric Endurance Athlete which looks at the important considerations for our young athletes and discuss the paper in today's podcast.
2021-02-1116 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 36 When the only woman beats all the menIt isn't often you get a race where there is just one woman competing against a whole bunch of men, it's even rarer when that one woman beats all the men. But that's exactly what happened recently in Mumbai in a 24hr track race.
2021-02-1005 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 35 Parkrun record tumblesWhile my parkrun barcode gathers dust on my chest of drawers, speed Lauren Reid has been smashing the parkrun world record down under.
2021-02-0904 min
The E=MC2 of runningKatie Holmes on the history of women's runningKatie Holmes only started running when she was 47 but she's fallen in love with the sport. So much so that she's now studying the history of women's athletics, particularly road running and fell running. She gives us a unique perspective on what running was like before the 'marathon boom' of the 70's and 80's changed things for ever. Read more on her blog www.runyoung50.co.uk.
2021-02-0835 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 33 Reaping the RewardsDo you ever get weary of training? Do you ever get weary of doing the right thing? The bible talks about the rewards of doing good and, as with life, so it is when we do our training, we will reap the rewards.
2021-02-0706 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 32 Benefits of exercise of the elderlyWe all know that exercise is good for us, but it's especially good for us as we get older. The benefits for the heart and lungs are pretty clear but the benefits for the immune system are less well known. However, even a small amount of exercise each day can be beneficial.
2021-02-0610 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 31 Vulnerability of Women Training on their OwnWe've all be forced to train in public spaces, this isn't so bad for endurance athletes, but how are the sprinters coping. A recent article in the guardian reported that elite Welsh athletes had had abuse thrown at them while training in public spaces. What can be done about this?
2021-02-0508 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 30 Wearing face masks while doing exerciseAll of us have had to get used to wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic but so far, we haven't been made to wear them while exercising outside. Would wearing a face mask while running affect performance? Are there any other problems with wearing a face mask while exercising? I look at the science literature in search of answers to these questions in today's episode.
2021-02-0411 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 29 Running EtiquetteIs it a bit weird to greet people when you are out running or is this standard running etiquette? I don't want to appear like a madman but I quite like a cheery 'hello', a nod of the head or a smile. Is this a thing of the past?
2021-02-0304 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 28. Giving the hedge funds a run for their moneyYou might have heard in the financial news about a group of small investors who took on the might of the hedge funds by buying GameStop stock. Well you might not know about the man behind this and how he was able to give the big hedge funds a run for their money.
2021-02-0205 min
The E=MC2 of runningHow women's athletics has changed - Liz JoyceThere was no mile or 1500m for women in the 1960 Olympic Games, but in 1961 my mum, Liz Joyce, ran the world leading time for the mile. She never got the opportunity to run at an Olympic Games, a World Championship or similar international athletics meeting because the furthest women were allowed to run was 200m. Athletics has moved on a lot since then, we discuss what it was like for women running back in the late 1950's, some of her crazy anecdotes and the differences between running then and running now, from a women's perspective. It's a timely interview with...
2021-02-0139 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 26 Your running sins can be forgivenWhat happens when you lose your focus on running, when you get distracted by other worldly pursuits? There is a path to redemption, and just as with life you can seek forgiveness, so your running sins can be forgiven. In today's podcast I look at what we can learn from the story of David and Bathsheba.
2021-01-3104 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 25 Outrunning your carCan you outrun your car? I'm not talking about for speed but for mileage. What about setting yourself a challenge to run further than your car this week/month/year. It might make you think more about those unnecessary journeys and more about getting those running miles in.
2021-01-3004 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 24 Fitting it all inOnce again you're tired, hungry but you still haven't managed to get your run in. What can you do? Sometimes we need to think outside the box. Running training isn't just about running. There are alternatives that might just help us be better runners but the exercise we do needs to be manageable, it needs to be enjoyable, it needs to be planned and it needs to be useful to your overall running goals. I talk about my struggles with fitting running into a busy schedule.
2021-01-2911 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 23 Super fast trail shoesYou may know about Nike's super fast Alphafly Next% or Hoka One One's Carbon X2 running shoes but did you know that there is a new entrant into the carbon-plated market and that from an unlikely corner of the market? Find out more in today's episode.
2021-01-2805 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 22 COVID-19: The race with no finish lineHave you ever taken part in a race where there was no defined finish, you just had to keep going until you were the last competitor? It sounds like a crazy kind of a race but if you think of COVID as a kind of race then it seems somewhat similar. We've started the race but we don't know where the finish line is. What can running teach us about the strategies that we need to adopt in order to win this race? I look at an interesting article by Alex Hutchinson which tries to shed some light on this...
2021-01-2709 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 21 Virtually LondonHave you entered this year's London Marathon? The race is going to be run both on the streets of London and virtually. How does it feel when your 'actual' race becomes a 'virtual' race and is it better just to accept that it might be virtual?
2021-01-2606 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 20 Anna Shields and Everett Hackett Part 2In the second part of my interview with Heartback Track Club athletes, Anna Shields and Everett Hackett, we talk about running 1 mile in a straight line on the road, running even paced in the marathon and on the track and our favourite workouts.
2021-01-2531 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 19 Running through the low patchesSunday's Loving Lockdown Running looks at a verse from Psalm 23. Life, and running, can have its ups and downs. This lockdown has been quite difficult for many both in terms of getting motivated to get out of the door for a run or for life in general. I think this verse is quite encouraging.
2021-01-2405 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 18 Running StreaksNick Willis just got the longest ever running streak for running sub 4 minutes for the mile. It's phenomenal to have that level of consistency year on year. Do you have a special running streak? Have you set yourself a running streak goal?
2021-01-2305 min
The E=MC2 of runningLoving Lockdown Running - Day 17. A Beginner's Guide (part 4)This is the last part of my little series for people starting to run for the first time or those coming back from injury or after a break. There are some useful tips about what to do and what you need in order to stay fit, healthy and motivated.
2021-01-2210 min
The E=MC2 of runningDid exercise levels increase because of COVID?Has your exercise level increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Certainly some people took up exercise back in March but has that continued? How difficult is it to be motivated to go out for a run on cold, dark evenings? Are there ways of making exercise more fun? These are the questions we tackle on this week's podcast with Maggie and Peter Cooper.
2020-12-1440 min
The E=MC2 of runningBig feetHave you ever wondered whether having big feet is an advantage when running? This week we look at a paper which compares the feet of 400m sprinters and untrained members of the public. Peter and Maggie had fun discussing the findings.
2020-11-0220 min
The E=MC2 of runningWhy are those Kenyans so quick?In this special episode, Maggie discusses a paper about the difference in training of Kenyan and European athletes with Ronan Kearney, senior coach with the Wirral Endurance Programme. Why are the Kenyans so successful and what are the differences in the training that they do and the training that elite European athletes do?
2020-10-1234 min
The E=MC2 of runningIs one leg stronger than the other?Is one of your legs stronger than the other and does this impact on your running economy? We take a look at a paper that analyses asymmetry in adolescent runner and whether it affected their running. Maggie also did a crazy orienteering challenge at the weekend in a rather up and down week.
2020-10-0515 min
The E=MC2 of runningRecover like a championIn this week's episode we look at recovery. Specifically Maggie reviews Good to Go by Christie Aschwandan a book about how to eat, sleep and rest like a champion. Have you ever wondered whether protein shakes, ice baths, massage etc. work? Well this is a book for you. If you are particularly interested in finding more about supplements then have a listen to Ross Tucker's The Real Science of Sport podcast where he has an excellent episode about supplements.
2020-09-2824 min
Call Her Daddyy94- Bisexuality & Depression (ft. Maggie Lindemann)Call Her Daddy gets a bit more serious, dark, and real this week. Father Cooper kicks it off with a sex update and some healthy news regarding her dating life and the show. Then, the guest this week, Maggie Lindemann, a singer/songwriter, joins the show and discusses her personal journey to coming out as a bisexual woman. Maggie explains when she knew she was bisexual, how she revealed the news to her family via text message and to the world via live stream (!!!). She also discusses the struggles of girl on girl relationships being fetishized, the frustrations of...
2020-09-0958 min
Call Her Daddy94- Bisexuality & Depression (ft. Maggie Lindemann)Call Her Daddy gets a bit more serious, dark, and real this week. Father Cooper kicks it off with a sex update and some healthy news regarding her dating life and the show. Then, the guest this week, Maggie Lindemann, a singer/songwriter, joins the show and discusses her personal journey to coming out as a bisexual woman. Maggie explains when she knew she was bisexual, how she revealed the news to her family via text message and to the world via live stream (!!!). She also discusses the struggles of girl on girl relationships being fetishized, the frustrations of...
2020-09-0958 min
The E=MC2 of runningEgg and spoon raceThe result of our epic virtual Egg and Spoon race is announced. As Maggie tries on new running shoes we ask can your running shoes make you run faster? And we've discovered new ways to make training/racing more interesting. All in this week's episode.
2020-07-2013 min
The E=MC2 of runningBack running and recordingThere's been a bit of a gap but that doesn't mean we haven't been running. In this week's podcast the gap is explained and Maggie talks about training during lockdown.
2020-06-2914 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning hill repsThere were no races this week but Maggie joined the group from the club for some hill reps while Peter did his own version of hill reps with our youngest child.
2017-09-2812 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning in the North West Road RelaysThis week Maggie went to the North West Road Relays so that's mainly what we talk about this week.
2017-09-1413 min
The E=MC2 of runningHaving fun running in LondonThis week Maggie went to London, we talk about how the running is going and look forward to this weekend's road relays
2017-09-0712 min
The E=MC2 of runningThe Middle Aged RunnerWe've become middle aged, but are we doing enough exercise and, more importantly, are our listening habits suitable. We discuss the progress in Maggie's injury and look forward to races to come.
2017-08-2413 min
The E=MC2 of runningEncouraging people to runThere was a big change in the athletics club last week and Maggie now has the role of ladies cross country and road running captain. How do we encourage more people to run and what are the benefits of running? We discuss this during this week's podcast.
2017-08-0411 min
The E=MC2 of runningPilates for runningMaggie had a one to one Pilates lesson, found out which shoes to wear and has exciting news about the London Marathon.
2017-07-0611 min
The E=MC2 of runningLearning to walk before you runThis week Maggie has been learning to walk! OK, so she knew how to walk but was she walking properly and was the way she walking helping or hurting her poorly foot?
2017-06-2210 min
The E=MC2 of runningLearning to run with the Pose methodPeter has been skipping his running and Maggie has been learning about the pose method for running.
2017-06-1512 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning with Plantar FasciitisMaggie is still suffering with plantar fasciitis but will a new sock be the answer or is it ski boots in bed? Meanwhile Peter is exercising to his new app.
2017-06-0811 min
The E=MC2 of runningExercise apps to keep you fit for runningPeter has been trying out a new exercise app and Maggie has been attempting to run. We talk about the app and also about what makes a healthy diet, a subject we may well come back to another week.
2017-06-0112 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning the Zatopek waySomething slightly different this week - a book review. Maggie has been reading a biography of Emil Zatopek by Richard Askwith "Today we die a little" so we talk about the book.
2017-05-1114 min
The E=MC2 of runningRunning on fatIn this week's episode we talk about the high fat low carb diet and its possible benefits to running. Maggie is still on the elliptical trainer and Peter is still running up and down the Town Hall steps.
2017-05-0413 min
Rapid Change Matters05: Interview With Maggie HowellMaggie is fighting the culture of fear that surrounds pregnancy and birth. The founder of Natal Hypnotherapy™, Maggie’s work has helped over 100,000 women around the world to have a better birth.
Maggie didn’t set out to be a birth expert – in fact, she’s an unlikely convert. She was a busy international sales executive who only reluctantly attended a hypnotherapy course to help her with her first birth. But she was blown away by the mind’s ability to control the body’s response to pain and 3 months later, she had a peaceful, manageable birth at home withou...
2017-02-2100 min