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Better Presentations More SalesPresenting and Pitching Tips for Sales People with Jonathan GardnerJonathan Gardner has a long career as a buyer with some of the world's biggest companies and he's now using the practical knowledge he acquired to help sales people pursue and close large accounts.In this episode we talk about the challenges that people currently face and the benefits that Jonathan brings to them from being on the other side of the presentation or sales pitch. Jonathan talks about what he calls the pitches that hit the mark and the ones that don't! These are usually the ones where the presenter or pitchers fo...2024-09-1726 min
Better Presentations More SalesWhat makes a business presentation boring?I recently ran a poll on LinkedIn asking that very question 'What makes a business presentation boring?'Respondents were given a choice of four answers:The presenters voiceThe content of the slides.The length of the presentation.The presenters interaction with the audience.It was a close run thing between the presenters voice and their interaction with the audience.The results prompted this episode which you can also find on YouTube.So I'm sharing with you some tips and ideas around all four of the subjects listed in the poll...2024-09-0317 min
Better Presentations More SalesHow to avoid being a Fuzzy Communicator with Steve BlueEffective communication is perhaps the single most important factor in business to quote my guest on this week’s Better Presentations More Sales podcast Steve BlueSteve is the CEO of Miller Ingenuity, which creates high technology products that save lives and preserve the environment. He is a keynote speaker and has addressed audiences at Harvard Business School, The United Nations, Carnegie Hall, The Safe America Foundation, Industry Week, The World Safe Summit, CEO Clubs International, and Medtronic Corporation. Steve is the CEO in residence at Winona State University and author of 5 books. He works with executives, le...2024-08-1926 min
Better Presentations More SalesHow to add Humour to your Presentations with Conor CunneenHow to add humour to your PresentationsHumour is an underestimated attribute in business and in business presentations and sales pitches.Conor Cunneen is a master of helping business people add humour to their presentations without telling jokes or trying to be deliberately funny.In this episode Conor shares tips, advice and ideas to help you add humour to your business presentation. Conor is also a keynote speaker as well as working with individuals and organisations.You can find Conor at Irishman Speaks Conor's mantra is 'Improving...2024-08-0532 min
Better Presentations More SalesPresentation Venues - what you need to check before you presentIt’s so easy when you’re invited to deliver a presentation to forget to check in advance the venue that you are going to be speaking at in terms of the size of the room, the equipment available and the seating for the audience.I witnessed this firsthand recently at a business event. It was a big breakfast style event with 180 people squeezed into a rectangular space.There were a few sponsor type speakers who in return for sponsoring the event had been offered a 5 to 10 minute slot.I suspect none of them...2024-07-2916 min
Better Presentations More Sales8 Common Business Presentation MistakesIn this week’s episode I focus on 8 Common Business Presentation Mistakes that lots of presenters make.Here are those 8 Common Business Presentation Mistakes:Focus on your audience not you Too many words on slidesNot seeing the tone and style from get goNot enough preparation and practiceMismanaging the Q&AOver running on timeUnderestimating power of VoiceNot learning to deliver virtually This is episode 312 of the Better Presentations More Sales podcastIf you don’t like the idea of learning how to transform your business presentations in a group environment then take Trevor’s online c...2024-06-2414 min
Better Presentations More SalesTurn your Networks into Sales with David ConnorsIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I’m talking to David Connors co-founder of The Swarm about how to turn your networks into sales through leveraging relationships. We all have networks more so than we may realise so how do you turn your networks into sales?We talk about the importance of human relationships and the trust that they can create and how trust is vital component of sales success. Our conversation revolves around how The Swarm works in terms of connecting you with potential customers via the networks that...2024-06-1726 min
Better Presentations More SalesThe A-Z of Presenting in 10 keywordsIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I’m sharing with listeners The A-Z of Presenting in 10 keywords which are:Audience - so crucial its for them not youConfidence - how to have itJargon - avoid it! Learning - keep getting betterPause - the power ofRehearsal - take it seriously Slides - best use of Timing - don't overrun and how to time the delivery of a key point Voice - such a powerful presenting toolZoom - you need to be good when presenting virtually There you go The A-Z of Presenting in 10 keywords – follow tho...2024-06-1016 min
Better Presentations More SalesHow to design Impactful Powerpoint Presentations with Emily SchneiderOn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I’m talking to expert Powerpoint designer Emily Schneider on how to design Impactful Powerpoint PresentationsWe’ve all sat through un-inspiring and frankly quite dull presentations where the slides are inconsistent, full of words and with no real flowThat is why how to design Impactful PowerPoint Presentations with Emily Schneider is such a great podcast episode for you to learn fromEmily is a strategic visual storyteller and during this episode she will guide you through tips, advice and ideas to brin...2024-06-0334 min
Better Presentations More SalesThe Sellers Journey with Richard HarrisOn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I’m talking to sales expert Richard Harris about the Seller’s JourneyWe talk about the Seller’s Journey and the buyers experience.Richard shares some great insights and tips that will help all salespeople, especially when it comes to asking great questions and ensuring that the buyer does more talking than you the salesperson.Richard is great at sharing examples of the sort of questions that you could ask as a salesperson – so be sure to tune in and make a note of...2024-05-2733 min
Better Presentations More SalesTop Sales and Presenting Tips from the Bristol Business ExpoFor this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I took the recording and had a stand at the Bristol Business Expo organised by B2B Expos. The idea was to gather from show visitors and exhibitors and speakers their top sales and presenting tips.It was a lot of fun doing this and that many of the 12 people who make up the podcast it was their first time on a podcast and they had one minute to share their top sales and presenting tips.If you don’t like the idea of learning how to...2024-05-1321 min
Better Presentations More SalesUnderstanding Buyer Personalities and Styles with Nancy ZareOn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I’m talking to author, speaker, consultant and psychologist Dr Nancy Zare about understanding buyer personalities and stylesNancy is known as The Sales Whisperer and is the creator of the Alikeability system and is a past president of the National Speaking Association in New EnglandAnd the author of several books including Compelling SellingWhether you are presenting, pitching or having a one-to-one customer or potential customer interaction understanding the personalities and styles of your audience and adapt into will significantly increase yo...2024-05-0635 min
Better Presentations More Sales8 Sales Tips in 8 MinutesOn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast I'm sharing 8 Sales Tips in 8 Minutes which was the title of my keynote at a recent business breakfast which has an expert@eight slot with 8 minutes to share your expertise followed by Q&A before the breakfast Here are those 8 sales tips:Speak to current customers – not when they call you but you call themRespond quickly – evidence suggests the first people to respond got a big chance of winning the businessAsk and listen - don’t think sales is about talking it isn’t!Be the authority...2024-04-2916 min
Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonJeffing the Brighton MarathonFor this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast host Trevor Lee recorded on the run at the 2024 Brighton Marathon on Sunday April 7thTrevor used the same Jeff Galloway method that he used in the 2023 Brighton half marathon when he was several minutes under his predicted timeThe method is to run four minutes then walk for one minute throughout the whole of the event, even though in those first few walks you get overtaken by seemingly hundreds of runners!Trevor’s target was to be under five hours, with a secondary target of be...2024-04-0837 min
Better Presentations More SalesHow to deliver a 5 Minute PitchIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast host Trevor Lee shares tips and ideas to show you how to deliver a 5 minute pitchIn How to deliver a 5 minute pitch Trevor will take you through six key areas and explain how to get each one right:OutcomeStructureContentPracticeDeliveryQ&AIf you don’t like the idea of learning how to transform your business presentations in a group environment then take Trevor’s online course Transform your Business Presentations and learn at your own pace. Go to https://trevorleecourses.thinkific.com/courses/transform-your-business-presentations and you...2024-03-1823 min
Better Presentations More Sales20 minute Event PresentationIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast host Trevor Lee shares tips and ideas to help you deliver a cracking 20 minute event presentationA 20 minute event presentation could be linked to an in-house conference or some sort of business eventEither way if you are invited to share your knowledge and expertise you don’t want waste the opportunity so follow these seven steps:Step 1: Find Out - where and when, equipment available, audience, audience expectation and running orderStep 2: Sketch It - what to include, what to leave out and use the...2024-03-1120 minBetter Presentations More SalesConverting Demos into SalesIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales host Trevor Lee shares some thoughts and ideas for Converting Demos into Sales including:Making it easy to book the demo in the first place using things like CalendlyMaking contact on the phone pre-demo and establishing what the customer is expecting, while I think they want the demo, an outline of their level of investment expectation and who from there end is going to be on the demoCreate the demo then to suit what you’ve been told and the type of au...2024-03-0418 min
Better Presentations More Sales6 Years, 6 Giveaways, 6 Top Tips6 Years, 6 Giveaways, 6 Top TipsThis episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast marks six years since host Trevor Lee launched this podcast on February 25th 2018.6 Years, 6 Giveaways, 6 Top Tips is what this episode is all aboutA celebration of six years of podcasting by giving listeners a chance to win one of six giveaways as follows:Two places for free on the 7 Steps to Successful Presentations online course – this is on a first-come first serve basis using the code 6years at the checkoutTwo copies of Trevor’s rece...2024-02-2612 minBetter Presentations More Sales5 Quick Sales WinsIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast Trevor shares 5 Quick Sales Wins to help you energise and re-ignite your sales activityThe 5 Quick Sales Wins are easy to implement and are ideal if an organisation doesn’t have a dedicated sales team or have an owner / founder who is responsible for sales1: Be Proactive - phone current clients, arrange quarterly reviews, go networking, do self-marketing2: Surprise and Delight - give before you take, send handwritten thank you notes3: Respond Quickly - check your greetings, first impressions, voicemail message, an...2024-02-1919 minBetter Presentations More SalesTransform your Business PresentationsIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast Trevor shares 5 tips to Transform your Business PresentationsTips that are easy to implement and if done so will Transform your Business Presentations1: Plan an engaging start - no rambling or drum banging2: Find your best voice - it is a key presenting tool3: Know your audience - do your homework and then provide credibility, likeability and momentum4: Find the time - for intensive preparation and serious practice and arrive early on the day5: Avoid inflicting Death...2024-02-1218 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonAndy Williams - Arc of Attrition Valet ManagerIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Andy Williams about being the valet manager at St Ives for the 2024 Arc of Attrition. Andy talks about what a valet does - they essentially pick up runners on the course just before the checkpoint and guide them in.The valet’s were in action from 3am to 6pm on the Saturday in various shiftsAndy talks about his plan to run the 64 mile plague at the Roseland August Trails (RAT) Festival If you’ve done something interesting, ideally an event th...2024-02-1129 minBetter Presentations More SalesHow brilliant was your presentation?In this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast Trevor explores why we would describe a presentation as being ‘brilliant’ - especially when in reality it’s ok.Is it because we want to motivate the presenter?Is it because we don’t want to appear critical?Trevor talked about an occasion when he was invited to deliver session about delivering presentations to a group of businesses and before it was his turn members of the organisation had delivered short presentations each of which have been described by the compere as brilliant.The...2024-02-0518 min
Silver Stumps - the Over 60s/70s Cricket PodcastWelcome to Silver Stumps - the Over 60's Cricket PodcastWelcome to the Silver Stumps Over 60s Cricket Podcast. This is episode 1 of the Silver Stumps podcast - the cricket podcast aimed at cricketers aged 60+ and co-hosted by veteran county cricketers Grant Timms and Trevor Lee.The Silver Stumps podcast focuses on the thriving masters cricket arena where teams of over 60s do battle over 22 yards. Get ready for entertaining interviews, topical discussion and tips for a long innings.In this first episode Grant and Trevor introduce themselves and give a flavour of what you can expect from this podcast including co...2024-02-0418 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonPete Sowerby - debut Arc 100 in sub 24In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to Pete Sowerby about his amazing 100 mile debut run in the famous Arc of Attrition. He finished in 23:42 thus taking home the coveted Black Buckle and winning his age category, not that the Arc has age categories, by over four hours.Indeed his time would have won him the whole event in 2018.So during the episode we talk how he started running when he was around 40 and his journey through the local runs to sub 3hr marathons, marathon running for England, and onto the...2024-02-0238 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonArc of Attrition 2024 - Review EpisodeIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m reviewing the Arc of Attrition 2024, in particular giving a shout out to known listeners who took part in the 100 or the 50.And as I like a good stat here are some:Arc 100 - Starters 363 Finishers 217 - Finish rate 60%Winner Mark Darbyshire in a new record time of 18:51:54 beating his record from 2022 of 19:12:48 when he became the first person to run under 20 hours. Runner Up was 2023 winner Gavin Dale in 20.06.12 Rob Forbes was third in 20:30:15 which I read would have won him...2024-01-3020 min
Better Presentations More SalesCreate Presentation Presence and Engaging Starts with Jacqueline FarringtonIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast communication, transformation, leadership and speaking expert Jacqueline Farrington shares tips and ideas to help listeners create presentation presence and engaging starts.During the conversation we also talk about rehearsal and how important that is.When it comes to helping listeners create presentation presence and engaging starts Jacqueline describes it as building the offstage moment and suggests listeners think about three adjectives for how they want to show up.For delivering an engaging start Jacqueline suggests different ways of doing that including posing a...2024-01-2232 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCornwall Running Show 2024I had a great time at the Cornwall Running Show recording 10 little sections for this episode with visitors to the show.Here are the links to all the events that they refer to along with some of them the businesses that they run:Arc of Attrition 50 Steaming to the CoastPortreath to DevoranBristol Running Show The Tunnel Lakeland 100Tracy WaiteRun Lab Outlaw Triathlon FlanciSaints & Smugglers Challenge This is episode 136 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 135 ep...2024-01-1631 minBetter Presentations More SalesPresent like a ProPresent like a ProIn this episode of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast (number 290) host Trevor Lee shares tips and ideas to help listeners present like a proTo present like a pro means you have to:Engage your audience from the very beginning and keep them engaged throughout Educate your audience by sharing ideas, information, data etc…that they are unlikely to be aware Enthuse your audience - have them wanting to take action, do what you want them to do, say...2024-01-1525 min
Better Presentations More SalesWhat are you going to do differently or better in 2024?In this episode 289 of the Better Presentations More Sales podcast host Trevor Lee encourages listeners to see the beginning of 2024 as an opportunity to do things differently or betterAnd that means creating more time to be proactive and not getting bogged down with reactive tasks or activitiesTrevor plans to do things differently/better in 2024 are as follows:The ‘7 Steps to Successful Presentations’ online course is now live and listeners are being offered an opportunity to take part in the course at either a 100% or a 50% discountListeners should send Trev...2024-01-0818 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonOMM, ‘Allie’ the film and Fell Running with Toby LoweIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast photographer, videographer, trail, fell and ultra runner Toby Lowe shares some great insights and advice into the world of self navigation fell and trail running as well as the film he has made about Allie Bailey and her Arc of Attrition 100 in 2023.The film - entitled ‘Allie’ is to be premiered at the The Cornwall Running Show 2024 at 3pm on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre in Cornwall.In the first part of the episode we talk about the OMM, the Original Mountain Marathon which started in 1...2024-01-0734 min
Better Presentations More Sales6 Presentation Tips for 20246 Presentation Tips for 2024 to help you deliver better, more confident and more successful presentations in 2024 and all linked to a music track. Here’s the link to book onto to the free Jan / Feb 2024 webinars mentioned at the start of the podcast : https://www.trevorjlee.com/presentation-and-sales-tips-webinars/And if you want to enjoy a 100% or 50% off for Trevor’s new online presentation skills course email him for a code via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.ukThe 6 Presentation Tips for 2024:Its not all about you its about your audience Find our who your audience are...2023-12-1816 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonMy favourite 6 races of 2023In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m sharing my favourite 6 races of 2023I mention separately the three favourite park runs I did which were Babbs Mill on the morning of the national running show and it was also the coldest ever Park run I’ve ever taken part in, Trelissick on June 10th when I celebrated my 100th park run at that venue by donning complete cricket gear and my favourite was the Hove Promenade the day before the Brighton half which my son and I took part in and we decided that we will have...2023-12-1223 min
Better Presentations More Sales5 Sales Tips for 20245 Sales Tips for 2024 to help you win more business in 2024Here’s the link to book onto to the free Jan / Feb 2024 webinars mentioned at the start of the podcast : https://www.trevorjlee.com/presentation-and-sales-tips-webinars/And if you want to enjoy a 100% or 50% off for Trevor’s new online presentation skills course email him for a code via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.ukThe 5 sales tips for 2024 include:Ask, Listen, Clarify, Confirm - do more listening than talking Do your research before you make contactMake it easy to buy - do your own 'myst...2023-12-1122 min
Running 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCornwall Running Show 2024In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Tracy Waite tells us all about the Cornwall Running Show 2024The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will be held on Sunday January 14th at the Heartlands event centre which is juts off the A30 between Redruth and Camborne. The Cornwall Running Show 2024 will feature things you take part in including guided runs, yoga, pilates, and general exercise sessions.They will be numerous exhibitors including wellness, injury prevention, massage, clothing, coaching, run lab analysis, soft tissue therapy, local running clubs and event organisers. At midday there will be...2023-12-0430 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonLighthouse Marathon - a first ever DNF!In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m sharing my experience of running the first ever Lighthouse Marathon.Pendeen to Godrevy on the North Cornwall Coast with a bit on at the start and finish to make it the full marathon distance. For me it was an ARC 50 test. With 3 months to go where am I fitness wise was the key question to be answered.Sadly a recent achilles injury I had recovered from re-occured when I slipped / stumbled at 7 miles.I hobbled on to the 14 mile aid station at St...2023-10-2920 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon220 miles King Alfred's Way with Jim SpencerIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to King Alfred's Way top 5 finisher Jim Spencer. Jim successfully completed this one time event in mid-August 2023. We recorded the episode whilst setting up the Trelissick Parkrun on Saturday October 14th. King Alfred Way's went through 4 counties and the event, organised by Cockbain Events was billed as being 220 miles with 85 hours to complete it in. As you will hear Jim took the odd wrong turn and ended up doing 234 miles but well within the cut off time. Unbelievably one of his fastest miles was t...2023-10-1636 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonTim Hill and IronMan CopenhagenIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast I’m talking to first time IronMan Tim Hill who successfully completed the Copenhagen Ironman in August 2023. Tim worked for the LTA for many years as a high performance coach and spent seven years as a Tennis Coach in Australia which is where the idea for an Ironman first emerged. We talk about Tim’s planning, how he hired an Ironman coach, his balance of training for the three disciplines And then how it went on the dayCopenhagen seems to be a top choice...2023-10-1031 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonBob Graham Round and Lakeland 100 with Stuart Musson and Colin BatheIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast we hear about two of the UK's most epic ultra running challenges – the Lakeland 100 and the Bob Graham Round.Stuart Musson undertook the Bob Graham Round challenge in June 2023. You have 24 hours in which to complete the 42 peaks, 66 miles and 27,000 feet of ascent and you have to have someone witness you achieving every single peak so a massive logistical piece of pre-run planning to make sure everything is in place. Stuart completed the task in 21 hours 49 minutes.The Lakeland 100 is without doubt one of the most iconic hundred mi...2023-08-2834 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonThe BOYD and Andy BrownImagine taking part in a run that’s called ‘Bring out your Dead’ or BOYD for short that starts with a rather macabre leading of the runners to the start line by a guy dressed in a plague type mask and with a drummer beating the death march and has a field of only 10 runners.And then just to spice things up this race takes place over an out and back distance of 4.3 miles which includes some horrendous up and down steps and in 2023 just to round things off took place during a particularly gruesome August storm.O...2023-08-1321 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonHope 24 Running FestivalHope 24 Running FestivalThe Hope 24 Running Festival took place near Plymouth on the weekend of July 8th-10th.The Hope 24 Running Festival consists of a choice of 12, 24 or 36 hour timed runs during which you complete as many or as few circuits of a 5 mile off-road course as you wish.There are also various relays from a team of two right through to a team of eight.This was my first ever venture into a 24-hour running event and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it.A big thanks...2023-07-1356 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonIsle of Wight Ultra Challenge with Steve PerkinsThe Isle of Wight Ultra challenge took place at the end of April 2023 and in this episode of the Running 44 at 60 podcast one of our stalwart listeners Steve Perkins shares his adventure in taking on the 106 km challenge over two days – 52 km on day one and 54 km on day two.To put this in context prior to taking on this challenge Steve, who is in his mid-50s, had only run competitive half marathon distances.He also raised quite a lot of money for CALM We talk about overnight stops in races, food & dri...2023-06-2332 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonGreen Man Ultra, 2 Legs Traverse and Scillies 60 with James SkeplornJames Skeplorn is a gig rower who had a go at triathlon and then joined a running club to improve his triathlon. Now he's an ultra runner and a former rower and triathlete! In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast James shares his adventure of running 3 major events across a 10 week period from the beginning of March to the middle of May.James started with the Green Man Ultra then ran legs 1 and 3 in a 3 leg relay of the South West Traverse and finished with the Scillies 60. The Green Man Ultra i...2023-06-1133 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonScillies 60 with Tracy Waite and Stuart ThomsonThe Scillies 60 is a new race for 2023. 60km spread over 6 legs on 5 of the islands of the Isles of Scilly - starting and finishing on Tresco and following the coast path to complete a lap of each island. So here how it works:The first leg is around 10km on Tresco and runners have 63 minutes in which to complete it. If you make the cut off you’re on the boat to the next island. To ensure runners know that the timer is in synch with their own timings with 2 minutes to go the Claxon sou...2023-05-2531 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonThe Thames Ring with Jan DaviesI met Jan Davies at the beginning of April at the Cornwall Running Show. I was recording 2-3 minute snippets with show visitors. When I asked Jan about her plans she said she was running at the end of April the Thames Ring.How far is that I casually asked. 250 miles Jan casually replied! With 100 hours (that's 4 days and 4 hours) to complete it in. Even regular guest and huge distance runner Jim Spencer hasn't, as far as I know, tackled a 250 miler.In this episode Jan will tell us how it went and...2023-05-2125 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonTaking part in the World Indoor Masters with Christine AnthonyHaving recently taken part in the Cornwall County Athletics Championship and reading Richard Asquith's book 'Race against Time' I was keen to find out more about Masters Athletics. And what better person to share what it's like to be involved than my friend Christine Anthony who recently took part in the World Indoor Masters Athletic Championships in Torun in Poland.Christine took part in the 400m, the 800m, the 1500m and the 4 x 200m mixed relay.If you are 35+ you are a Masters athlete so I'm hoping this episode will inspire some of y...2023-05-1733 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonThe Green Runners - David Starley and Martin ElcoateIn this episode David and Martin from The Green Runners talk about The Green Runners, how they started, who's involved and how runners can join and show their support for just £2.50 per year.David and Martin share the four pillars that The Green Runners action:How you Move - particularly transport to train and racesHow you Kit Up - why not repair your shoes or ignore it when Strava tells you they need replacing and of course all those t-shirts races give us How you Eat - y...2023-04-2334 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonKVK - Kernow Vertical KilometreThe organisers describe the KVK - Kernow Vertical Kilometre as 'a unique challenge; a Kilometre of Vert in Kernow!' Starting at Perranporth Airfield the route takes you up to the top of St Agnes Beacon - you then drop left for a lop of around 1.3 miles before returning to the top of the Beacon and then via several more climbs make your way back to the airfield and the Start /Finish area.At this point you either hand over your ankle timing device to your team mate who runs the second lap or like...2023-04-1622 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCornwall Running Show 2023Thanks to Tracy Waite for organising the 2023 Cornwall Running Show. This episode features eight show visitors who shared in a couple of minutes details of events they are running or what they offer runners:Martin from Bys Vyken Events Jan who is running the Thames Ring Dave and Tom who are running the KVKDave Bettens who competed the South West Traverse Carrie who is running the Bridge 100Ceri from Wild RunningJessie from Oso SportswearMartin and David from The Green RunnersThis is episode 118 of the...2023-04-0933 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonExe to Axe 2023It was my birthday on Sunday April 2nd so what better way to celebrate than running the 22 miles of Exe to Axe which starts on the Exmouth seafront and finishes on the Seaton seafront.Organised by Sidmouth Road Runners this is a tough coastal path run which is particularly hard in the second half from Sidmouth. A great sense of achievement when I crossed the finish line. Distance wise this was my 8th longest ever run whilst time wise at 5:18 it was my 3rd longest time after the Classic Quarter, the Classic Quarter relay and...2023-04-0437 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCornwall Running Show Preview with Tracy WaiteThe Cornwall Running Show is on Saturday April 8th at Heartlands from 9am to 4pm so why not take part in the Heartlands Parkrun first as it is on the same site. There are lost of things for you to see and do including guest speakers, yoga, pilates, guided runs, and their will be an array of exhibitors including the Cornwall Run Lab offering physio, Absolute 360 with their clothing range, Wild Running, the Green Runners, Mad Hatter Sports, Truro Running Club and many more. Speakers include Elsey Davis talking about her mid-winter record for the...2023-03-3019 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonAndrea and the Galatzo Trail Mountain RaceI recently got an email from lady called Andrea who I didn’t know who told me she had come across the podcast whilst returning to the UK on a flight from Mallorca after taking part in the 23k version of the Galatzo Trail Mountain Race.I'd never heard of the Galatzo Trail Mountain Race and to add to my intrigue Andrea said it was part of an Alphabet sequence she was running with her daughter and this after achieving her previous goal of running 50 races before turning 50. Andrea also mentioned that at the end of...2023-03-2329 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonDave & Sally - life after Bys VykenFor 7 years Dave and Sally ran Bys Vyken events. In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast they share their adventure - how it started - where the name came from - some high points and low ones as well as those pointless hills.And of course we do mention Arsenal. As well as talking about one of their new projects - the Highbury House Pet Food Bank based in Hayle. Here’s how you can donate to that via the facebook page : Highbury House Pet Food Bank or you can go to the Highb...2023-03-1733 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCousin Jack - 18 tough miles - March 4th 2023Cousin Jack - the last event organised by Bys Vyken Events. After 7 years David and Sally are moving onto new ventures so a fitting end to their tenure with this most brutal yet spectacular of runs which takes in 18 miles from St Just to St Ives.It is a breathtaking route weaving its way through lots of old tin mining setups but it is tough particularly the section from Zennor to just before St Ives.I started recording just before we left the Miners Chapel in St Just which was race HQ and whilst the...2023-03-0529 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon'Jeffing' the Brighton Half MarathonUntil a couple of weeks ago I had never heard of 'Jeffing' – named after Jeff Galloway who I understand introduced the running world to the concept of running and walking and still achieving great times.I heard about it on the Bad Boy running podcast when a guy described how he had used Jeffing to run a sub- three hour marathon and qualify for Boston. He ran for two minutes and then walked for 30 seconds.I was intrigued and decided I would give it a go during my next road race which was the Brighton ha...2023-02-2724 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonVassos Alexander and his Arc of Attrition 100 AdventureThis is the third of my trilogy of podcasts about the 2023 Arc of Attrition. On this episode Vassos Alexander shares his experience of this increasingly iconic event.Vassos compares the brutality of the course with the overwhelming friendliness of those who organise it and support it. A big shout out to Jane and Ferg of MudcrewWe met when Vassos came into the Penzance aid station at 39 miles and knowing he was in the race I took along a copy of his Running up that Hill book and asked him to sign it which he...2023-02-1023 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonHolly Holmes - Top 10 Finish in the Arc of Attrition 100Holly Holmes smashed her target of 30 hours for the 2023 Arc of Attrition 100 finishing in 27:24:16 In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Holly talks about her run and shares how it went as well as tips on eating, shoes, planning and crewing. This will be a great episode for anyone who is thinking about taking on the Arc 100 in 2024.This is episode 110 of the Running 44@60 podcast. You can access and download the previous 109 episodes via your usual podcast app or follow this link.Host Trevor Lee ran his own first ultra in 2021...2023-02-0622 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathon50@60 - Nick Pope and the Arc of Attrition 50 in 2023This podcast is as you know called running 44@60, however regular listener Nick Pope from Looe Pioneers decided to up the game and go for 50@60.And not just any 50, but the Arc of Attrition 50 – one of the toughest ultra events in the UK. Nick successfully completed the run on Saturday January 28th 2023.In this episode Nick shares his adventure including his preparation, his crew plan, his nutrition and how it went on the day including taking a nasty fall around halfway around and how he dealt with that as well as when he got to the fi...2023-02-0133 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonDunes in the DarkOne of the UK's most prominent ultra running events, the Arc of Attrition, is happening in Cornwall on January 27-28th. There are two versions the 100 mile which starts in Coverack and then shares the same last 50 miles with 50 mile version which starts at the Minack Theatre. The sand dunes at Hayle come into play with around 14 miles to go in both events and at the end of the dunes in the final checkpoint at Godrevy.My plan is to run the Arc 50 in 2024 so now is a good time of year to practice running the dunes...2023-01-1726 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonLaughter yoga and running with Pete Cann the laughter manLaughter yoga and running – what’s the connection? – what is laughter yoga? and why can it be good for your running?This is a great fun episode of the Running 44@60 podcast where I discuss with Pete Cann how he got into laughter yoga and specifically how runners can benefit from itPete runs local laughter yoga sessions in Truro on the second Thursday of every month - details here as well as running laughter yoga sessions or groups of individuals and businesses onlineHe will also be a star turn at the Cornwall Runnin...2023-01-0928 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonTop 10 Runs of 2022This is the last episode of 2022 and features my Top 10 runs of 2022.I've done 17 runs plus several Parkruns this year so my Top 10 runs of 2022 is chosen from those. As I was the compere/commentator for the three fabulous runs organised by my own club - Truro Running Club - they don't make the list because I didn't run them!We've had 28 episodes this year and lots of fabulous guests so a big thank you to all of the guests and all of the listeners, especially those who have left a review or rating so i...2022-12-1127 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonBristol Running Show - PreviewThe Bristol Running Show is taking place at Ashton Court Mansion on Saturday, November 26thIt is free entry and runs from 9am to 6pm so chance to do the Ashton Court parkrun before coming along to the showThere will be a series of free guided runs as well as yoga and meditation classes and throughout the day there will be fireside chats and inspiring speakersThis podcast will have a stand so come along and we will do a three or four minute recording snippet where you can tell the world a...2022-11-2109 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonJohn Yelland Mad Hatter SportsIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast we talk to John Yelland from Mad Hatter Sports Events who put on a series of events that feature running and swimming including swim runs, swim, stand-up paddle board and run and the hourglass which is a running event. You can find out all about Mad Hatter Sports Events hereAnd check put their Facebook page for details of the social swims John mentions in the recording. Here are details of the Bristol Running ShowThis is episode 103 of the Running 44@60 podcast...2022-11-0434 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonCarrie Glenister's 4 Challenges and 4 Successes!I first met Carrie at the Cornwall Running show in April 2022. Carrie was persuaded to do a short podcast recording during which she explained that she had returned to running in 2021 after several years absence and had decided in 2022 to take on four challenges. And not just any old challenges but four far from easy ones.The Bodmin Beast marathon – a new event that would combine road and trail and in itself be a significant challengeThe South-West Traverse – 45 miles on the south-west coastal path following the same route as the Classic Quarter – and this year r...2022-10-2240 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonRunning and Motorbikes don't mix with Andrew BlizzardThroughout the summer of 2022 my club colleague Andrew Blizzard was training in readiness for the pursuit of a sub three hour marathon in October.Towards the end of August during a speed session Andrew crossed a back road leading to an industrial estate and having manoeuvred around a car simply failed to notice a motorbike.The upshot was a very smashed up leg.In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Andrew recalls the accident and shares the rehabilitation programme he has undertaken and the goals he has set to get back running.2022-10-1331 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonLoch Ness Marathon 2022This episode, which is episode number 100 of the Running 44@60 Podcast, was largely recorded on the run at the Loch Ness Marathon 2022.After some very severe editing I hope the recording chronicles my run and indeed how difficult I found it in the last 8 miles or so, not because of the terrain or undulations but for reasons I have yet to properly identify I did find myself walking a bit and then predominantly shuffling those last few miles which seemed to take forever.Maybe I simply hadn't trained enough, maybe I was eating and drinking the...2022-10-0528 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonGood luck in the London MarathonA short episode to give a shout out to listeners and club running colleagues who are taking part in the London Marathon 2022.If you want to share a brief recording of your experience running London or indeed any other marathon this weekend then record up to about a minute on your phone and then What's App it to me or email it via podcast@trevorleemedia.co.uk and I will compile all the clips into a future episode.Episode 28 of this podcast was a quiz about marathons so I picked up one or two the...2022-09-2909 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonBig City Marathon Pacing with Gary DixonHave you ever you ever thought about what it's like to pace a big marathon?In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Gary Dixon shares his story of becoming a marathon pacer. He's done 62 so far including London, New York, Chicago and the Comrades Marathon in South Africa. Alongside that he's just run his 250th Marathon so Gary also shares tips and advice for those setting out on their marathon running journey.If you are keen to know more about marathon pacing and how you might get involved then please feel free to email Gary...2022-08-1831 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonA First Ultra followed 2 weeks later by a Second Ultra with Rob ThompsonRunning the Serpent Trail 50k and then two weeks later the Black Rat 50k whilst recovering from a shinty injury. On this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast avid listener Rob Thompson shares his experience of running not just his first ultramarathon but his second as well because having waited a number of years to do that first ultra Rob did 2 in 2 weeks.First up he did the Serpent Trail a 50km / 32 mile event that takes in the South Downs National Park and in 2022, of the Golden Trail National Series – that was on July 2nd and the...2022-07-1830 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonSmugglers Scuttle - Bys Vyken EventsThe Smugglers Scuttle has to be one of the most entertaining whilst still tough runs certainly that I've ever done.From most of the marshals and many of the runners being dressed as pirates to the fact that halfway you were obliged to pick up a small bottle of rum, to pirate coins, to gemstones and a teabag and placed them in a special small little bag and then carry them back with you to the finish.Apparently teabags back in the day where one of the most smuggled items.And then in typically glorious Bys...2022-06-3027 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonJim Spencer - the South West Traverse Extreme and parkrun set upThe South West Traverse Extreme is a 90 mile run from Lands End to Lizard Point and back. 2022 was the first time it had been run. Jim Spencer successfully completed the run and shares his adventure in this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast. We recorded the episode on June 25th whilst setting up that day's Trelissick parkrun. Jim shares tips on eating - beans on toast - how to cope with leading a race (he did that for the first 10 miles) and training. He also talks about some of the other running adventures he...2022-06-2526 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonSouth West Coast Path Relay RaceI was lucky enough to take part in the South West Coast Path Relay over the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. It was part of the National Trails Relay events organised by Endurancelife.There were four other relay events but the South West Coast Path one at 627 miles and 68 legs was by far the biggest. I applied to take part back in April and had asked particularly for leg 35 which started at the end of Helford Village, where the foot ferry docks, and finished in Porthoustock. We were asked to recce our leg and I'm glad I did...2022-06-1925 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonTracy and Trevor on the run in the DunesTracy Waite is a personal trainer based in Cornwall. Tracy has individual personal training clients as well as running a Community Interest Company - the Waite Room - which helps people get active - from a Wednesday walking group to an outdoor training group called PAC 4 Men.Tracy has recently also launched as part of the CIC 'Soul Runners' which she explains in the recording.When Tracy came on the podcast a few weeks ago she kindly offered to take me out on a run through the Hayle sand dunes party because I've got...2022-05-2938 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonAbsolute 360 - the story and the running gear with Umberto BergonziniAbsolute 360 started in 2013 when Umberto Bergonzini, a sports enthusiast, resolved to follow his passion and create a multifunctional line of clothing which could be worn for a variety of sporting activities, from running, yoga, gym to extreme sports like skiing or snowboarding.I first met Umberto at the Cornwall Running Show in April and then again at the National Running Show South in early May. In this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Umberto talks about the technical side of running clothing and how his infrared range of clothing can be of help to runners during...2022-05-1231 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonTracy Waite - Personal Trainer in CornwallTracy Waite is a Cornwall-based personal trainer who works with clients 1:1, online and via a start up programme. Tracy also runs two Community Interest Companies aimed at physical and mental health well-being - Physical Activity Community (PAC) for Men which is a socially prescribed service and a Wednesday Walking Group. Find out about these groups via Tracy's web page the waite room c.i.cIn this episode of the Running 44@60 podcast Tracy talks about personal training, her story to becoming a PT and shares some great thoughts and advice including:Why you should invest in...2022-05-0127 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonHeartlands parkrun - 5km in less than 4 minutes!This episode was going to be an on the run recording during the KVK (Kernow Vertical Kilometre) which took place on April 3rd but Covid nabbed me and I wasn't able to run. Next year instead - (thanks Freedom Racing for the opportunity to defer) So the recording for this episode took place on April 9th at the Heartlands parkrun. I had a great time in glorious weather. A big thanks to the organisers and all the volunteers. Cornwall has a whole host of great parkruns. This one is celebrating its 4th anniversary at its run on...2022-04-1013 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonBys Vyken - The Story, The Events, The Briefings, The Medals with David AndrewarthaBys Vyken Events run by David Andrewartha is renowned for its imaginative, interesting, challenging and somewhat quirky running events in Cornwall. From the Cousin Jack to the St Eval Kart Circuit Marathon to the 2022-02-2524 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonLoyd Purvis from Run4AdventureRun4Adventure hosted by Loyd Purvis is one of the foremost running channels on You Tube covering everything from reviews of shoes, clothing and equipment to live recordings during and on races. With over 24,000 subscribers the channel has grown at a rapid rate so much so that Loyd is now working on it full-time and aiming to produce three new videos a week.If you want to check out a race or a piece of equipment or clothing or shoes then the Run4Adventure channel is the go to place to start that journey.In...2022-02-1332 minRunning 44@60 - tips, ideas and advice for your first ultra marathon or marathonRunning & Crewing the ARC 100 with Stuart and Rachel ThomsonThe Arc of Attrition is one of the foremost ultra running events on the UK calendar. It offers two distances – 100 miles and 50 miles. The 100 mile event starts at midday on Friday in the Cornish fishing village of Coverack and winds its way along the coastal path via Lands End to the finish at Porthtowan on the north coast. Competitors have to reach the finish by midnight on Saturday. There are cut off points along the way along with in the scene half of the race some of the most difficult terrain on the coastal path. In t...2022-02-1037 min