Episodes
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Welcome to the final episode of season 5 of the What Next Mum Podcast!
We are finishing on a high with my chat with Sophie Carter, a PT, run coach and Mum of 5 who came second woman in the 100km Race to the Stones at 20 weeks pregnant.
In this episode we chat about Sophie's journey into running, how she stayed active during her pregnancies and how she managed to run RTTS when pregnant and even more amazingly, come back to win it in 2023 while still breast pumping. Incredible stuff.
You can find out more about Sophie and her coaching at projectrunsc.co.uk.
Thanks so much to Sophie for sharing her story and for you for listening. If you have missed any episodes please go back and take a listen and please share the podcast or leave a review to help others find it. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Claire Maxted, ultra runner, writer, you-tuber and mum of 1.
Claire is the author of The Ultimate Trail Running Handbook and the host of the excellent Wild Ginger Running You Tube Channel and Podcast.
In this episode we chat about the shock and trauma of childbirth and being a new parent, how Claire got back into running post baby and how she is juggling her career, ultra running and what races she has in the calendar this year.
Claire and I dig into how difficult it can be to be a new parent and the struggle to regain fitness post birth and I love how honest Claire is about this.
Thank you so much to Claire for sharing her story and to you for listening. -
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Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Natalie Hawkrigg, a fell runner, GP and mum of 3.
Natalie has been fell running for over 25 years and has completed the Bob Graham Round, However, following a calf tear in 2018 she took up more swimming and this led her to obtain the record for the winter Frog Graham Round in 2022 in a time of 15h45.
She is the only person to have undertaken all 3 UK major swimruns - which include the Stirling Round in Scotland and the Puddle Buckley in Wales.
Natalie also shares how she kept her fitness during pregnancy and after and what this year has in store for her.
This is an inspiring episode (as they all are) and I hope it motivates you in your next challenge. Thanks for listening! -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Dr Ruth Naughton-Doe, a mum of one, trail runner and bike packer.
Ruth and I chat about life pre-children and the barriers to be active when you don't feel you look the right way - and the traumas of having to wear knicker shorts at school!
When Ruth's daughter was 2 she and her husband took her on a 2 week bikepacking trip to Iceland and we chat about the trip, how Lyra found it and dealing with online negativity.
Ruth is also a trail runner and hiker and she shares the frustration of getting back to running and coping with the realities of her post partum body and the journey to recover from birth.
I really enjoyed this chat and I hope you enjoy listening. If so, please take the time to share the episode and to rate it on whatever platform you listen. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Katie Kaars Sijpesteijn, an ultra running Mum of 1.
Katie got into ultra running after meeting her husband who was a hill walker. They entered the Lakeland 50 as a pair and in 2017 came back and took the male and female course record.
Once Katie fell pregnant she continued to run and hill walk right up to the birth and was back running soon after.
In 2022 Katie donned a GB vest for the fourth time for the Ultra Trails World Championships and had her best year of racing in 2023.
Thanks so much to Katie for taking the time to chat all things running and motherhood and to you for listening. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Kerry Dawson, an outdoor swimmer and mum of 2.
Despite having only taken up outdoor swimming during the pandemic, Kerry has already completed the Triple Swim Challenge - having swum the lengths of Coniston, Ullswater and Windermere.
Kerry talks about how she got into outdoor swimming, how she fits training into her busy life as a single mum of 2, building her swim coaching business and future goals.
Kerry is a real swimming inspiration and I hope you enjoy this episode. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Susannah Gill, a marathon running mum of 1.
In 2019 Susannah ran 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days and wrote a great book - Running around the world - which I recommend you have a read of.
Susannah has run over 80 marathons and ultra marathons and has not let the birth of her son stop her. She ran the London Marathon at 28 weeks pregnant and then again at 17 weeks post partum. Incredible.
I really hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please do take the time to share it and leave a review to help other active mums and women find the podcast and to share these incredible stories. Thanks for listening. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Steph Bridge, a Mum of 3 and 5 x kiteboarding world champion.
Steph lives and works in Exmouth where she runs Edge Watersports with her husband. Steph talks about her sailing and windsurfing pre-kids and the highs and lows of having kids young (and close together) whilst also trying to build up a business.
Steph got into kiteboarding when she was 30 and at a time when the sport was in its infancy in the UK. She then went on to compete internationally for 10 years and was lucky to compete at events with her boys who have all been and are successful kitesurfers.
Steph also shares how she is dealing with being menopausal and her ambitions for the future.
This is a great episode and thank you to Steph for chatting to me.
Thanks for listening and please do take the time to share and rate the podcast and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. -
Welcome to a new episode of the What Next Mum Podcast!
This week I chat to Keri Wallace, a mum of 2, runner and co-founder of Girls on Hills.
Keri was a climber and runner pre-kids but it was after the birth of her second daughter that she decided to leave her job in science to start Girls on Hills and encourage other women to get outside and to challenge themselves.
Keri and I chat about how she stayed active during her pregnancies, including climbing, her recovery and getting back into sky running.
We also chat about her brilliant women's FKT of the winter Tranter's Round in 2023 and what it took for her to finally achieve this goal.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If so please share it and give Girls on Hills a follow or even better, sign up to one of their events. Thanks for listening. -
Welcome to a new season of the What Next Podcast!
In this episode I go slightly off piste and talk to Al Humphreys - an adventurer, writer and Dad of 2.
Al has been on some big adventures including cycling around the World and rowing the Atlantic but since having children and becoming a stay at home dad he has satisfied his adventure itch with more local adventures.
In this episode we talk about how the brilliant Microadventures was born and about his new book, Local. He also talks candidly of how he has managed to navigate his need to adventure and make a living from it with being a parent.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, please take the time to share it and to leave a review to help others find it. Happy listening. -
Welcome to a new episode!
In this episode I chat to Purusha Gordon, a mum of 2 who, in 2021 rowed the Pacific Ocean in an all female team and got a world record for the fastest female crossing.
Purusha and I chat about how she gained back her fitness after putting on weight with her 2 sons how she undertook 40 challenges for 40 which led her to the row.
We talk about what it was like to leave her children, mum guilt and how her challenge has made her and her husband more equal parents.
Purusha also shares her plans for the future including Oceansheroes and plans to row the Indian Ocean in 2024 and then the Atlantic.
Purusha’s story is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy listening. -
Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast! In this episode I chat to Wendy Searle, a Mum of 4 and polar explorer.
Wendy talks about the fact that she only started to be more active after the birth of her 3rd child when she realised she needed to do something for herself.
Wendy then became fixated on the Antarctic and managed to ski the 715 miles to the South Polo solo and unsupported in 2020/21 in 42 days. In December 2022 she embarked on another expedition to the South Pole hoping to break the record but had to bring the record attempt to an end. When we spoke Wendy had only just returned to the UK and talks about what went wrong and what she has learnt from failing.
We talk about how her family and children view her expeditions and how she copes with mum guilt.
Wendy is really inspiring and I hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening. -
Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast.
In this episode I chat to Lebby Eyres, a journalist and Mum of 2 who in 21/22 rowed the Atlantic as part of a 4 woman team called The Mothership. They completed the crossing in a speedy 40 days, 11 hours and 25 minutes.
We chat about life before the row, how Lebby came to be on the rowing team and what the row was like. We also talk about the impact on her family and two teenage children.
Lebby talks with such passion about the row that if, like me, you’re even a little curious about an Atlantic row, then this is the episode for you.
Thanks for listening. -
Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Gemma Dobson, a triathlete, triathlon coach and Mum of 2.
Gemma is a self confessed sport junkie who competed in gymnastics and swimming when she was younger. She now has the triathlon and long distance cycling bug and qualified for the Age Group World Champs in 2021.
Gemma talks about how she found her pregnancies, both mentally and physically and how she competed in Ironman Barcelona just 11 months after her first child was born. We talk about how she has found the time to train along side a busy job and a husband who sails and the power of support.
Gemma also qualified as a PT when pregnant and is a triathlon coach. She is a real inspiration and shows that you can achieve in sport with work and kids if you use your time effectively, get your kids involved and have the right support.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If so, please take the time to share it on your social media and with any women you think might be inspired by Gemma's story. -
Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast.
In this episode I chat to Kate Hallam. Kate has undertaken some big adventures pre-motherhood, including rowing the Atlantic and climbing Mont Blanc, Kilimanjaro, Denali and Ama Dablam.
She is now Mum to a young son and pregnant with her second. Just 8 months post partum she undertook the Marathon des Sables.
We chat about Kate's adventures before motherhood, how she found her first pregnancy and how this second one is different. We also talk about how she trained for the MdS, how the event went and what might be next.
I really hope you enjoy this episode. Please help me to share these amazing stories and to inspire other women by sharing the podcast. -
A new episode of the Podcast is live!
In this episode I chat to Laura Briggs - a runner, writer and Mum of 2.
In 2022 Laura ran the 300 Macmillan Way to raise money for Macmillan. She did it in 6 days and 13 hours and bagged a FKT in the process. Laura is now training for the September 2023 Dragons Back Race.
Laura and I chat about how the Macmillan Way run came about, how it went and how she is approaching her training for the Dragons Back. Laura is not a fan of training plans and fits her training around her busy family life and 2 dogs.
We also talk about Mum guilt and how it is important to recognise that we give so much to our kids that it is ok to take time away from them and for ourselves.
I hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please do share it with anyone you think would be inspired by it! Thanks for listening. -
Hello and welcome to a new episode!
In this episode I chat to Becks Ferry, an ultra runner, mountaineer and mum of 5.
Becks shares how she got into ultra running, including her novel approach to training for the MdS, and how that race was pivotal for her in terms of both her running and approach to life.
Since the MdS Becks has gone on to race ultras around the world and then got into mountaineering after a run to Everest Base Camp. She has now climbed six 8000m peaks including Everest and K2.
We walk about the beauty of the running community, staying safe in the mountains and how Becks deals with mum guilt when she takes on these expeditions.
I loved talking to Becks, she's a real inspiration and I hope you enjoy listening.
As ever, I would be so grateful if you could help the podcast grow and these women's stories to be shared more widely by recommending the podcast to anyone you think may enjoy it and by sharing it on your social media.
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Welcome to a new episode!
In this episode I chat to Helen Ryvar, a single mum of 3 who is currently running 333 half marathons in consecutive days.
Helen talks honestly about her mental and physical health issues when her children were young, which were exacerbated by her ex-husband who suffered from his own mental health issues.
In 2021 Helen took up running more regularly and decided to run a half marathon every day for 28 days in the first lock down. She then went on to run 111 half marathons in consecutive days and achieved a world record in doing so.
Helen is now running 333 half marathons in consecutive days. She manages to fit this in by waking at 4am and running before her kids are up and before her full time job. It really is an incredible achievement and Helen's passion for achieving a goal, no matter what it is, is infectious. So be warned!
I hope you enjoy the episode, If so, please share and leave a review on whichever platform you listen on. Thanks! -
Welcome to a new episode of the Podcast!
In this episode I chat to Claire Smith aka Brutal Claire. She’s a mum of 2, founder of Brutal Events and an ultra long distance triathlete.
Claire is currently training for the Arch to Arc and has just announced that she will be going for the endless pool swim world record in February 2023, which currently stands at 31 hours.
Claire talks about how she got into triathlon, what led her to take on ultra long distance triathlons, including the Double Deca and how she juggles training and motherhood. We also talk training and how Claire manages her fears of open water swimming.
Claire is also the author of 2 books; Becoming Brutal and No easy Day which is about her self supported JOGLE run.
I loved talking to Claire and I hope you enjoy listening. If you do, please share the episode on your social media and if you can, please leave a review on whichever platform you listen on.
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Welcome to a new season!
In this episode I speak to Kate Barron, an adventurer, story teller and Mum of 1.
Kate quit her teaching job for a life of adventure. A couple of years ago she met her partner Chris, was is walking the ENTIRE coast line of the UK to raise funds for SSAFA and decided to join him. They got pregnant on the walk and decided to continue through Kate's pregnancy and now with their son Magnus.
As I have a baby son not much older that Magnus I was fascinated by how Kate has dealt with her pregnancy while on the move as well as her birth and continuing to walk with a baby.
This is such a great episode to kick off the new season and one I hope you will enjoy. If so, please give Kate a follow.
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