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#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!

October 12, 2023 Nick Hancock Season 1 Episode 18
#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!
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Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!
Oct 12, 2023 Season 1 Episode 18
Nick Hancock

In an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum Mileage

Key Moments:

  • Nick shares how running literally saved his life during a period of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Running gave him a purpose and outlet when he desperately needed it.
  • Nick talks about his wife Alyson's stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how they are trying to live life to the fullest, despite the challenges. Running continues to provide an important mental health outlet for Nick.
  • We learn how Nick went from being a running "geek" and improving his own race times, to deciding to become a running coach and start Maximum Mileage. He saw a need for better communication and service from coaches.

Best Quotes:

  • "Suicide is just such a selfish act. I think that's certainly the way I look at it now."
  • "If you can't look after yourself, you can't look after your family."
  • "I run for mind, my ass just follows." - On why he runs primarily for his mental health.
  • "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear running trainers."




Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast!


JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running!

Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Facebook Group! :


You can find more resources including the blog or enquire about having one...

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In an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum Mileage

Key Moments:

  • Nick shares how running literally saved his life during a period of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Running gave him a purpose and outlet when he desperately needed it.
  • Nick talks about his wife Alyson's stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how they are trying to live life to the fullest, despite the challenges. Running continues to provide an important mental health outlet for Nick.
  • We learn how Nick went from being a running "geek" and improving his own race times, to deciding to become a running coach and start Maximum Mileage. He saw a need for better communication and service from coaches.

Best Quotes:

  • "Suicide is just such a selfish act. I think that's certainly the way I look at it now."
  • "If you can't look after yourself, you can't look after your family."
  • "I run for mind, my ass just follows." - On why he runs primarily for his mental health.
  • "Not all heroes wear capes, some wear running trainers."




Thanks for being part of our running community. Keep clocking those miles, keep pushing your limits, and above all, keep finding joy in the run. See you on the next episode of Maximum Mileage Running Podcast!


JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP! Your support here helps to keep making content and weekly podcast episodes... in return, you will have access to fantastic discounts through our numerous partners, plus we upload lots more content and chat to help you with your running!

Thanks to all our partners at Maximum Mileage who you can get huge discounts via the Maximum Mileage Facebook Group! :


You can find more resources including the blog or enquire about having one...