Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
"Welcome to the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast – 'Real Chat for Real Runners.'
Join your hosts, Nick Hancock, a UESCA and UK Athletics certified running coach, and Faye Johnson, a UK Athletics running coach and Level 4 PT, and Matt Scarsbrook, Soft Tissue expert and one of Nick's own coached clients, on an epic journey into the world of marathon and ultramarathon running!
Our mission? To deliver professional insights, training tips, and inspiring stories to everyday runners. Whether you're trying to squeeze in miles around a hectic lifestyle or lacing up your shoes for the first ultra of many, we're here to sort you out.
But it's not all sweat and blisters; we bring the humour too. Expect laughs, no-holds-barred discussions, and even the occasional F-bomb. We're real people talking about real running experiences - the triumphs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make every mile worth it.
The Maximum Mileage Running Podcast is for those who love to run long, run strong, and have a good laugh along the way. Subscribe now and make every run count."
Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!
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!
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- Runderwear https://www.runderwear.co.uk/
- Truestart Coffee https://www.truestartcoffee.com/
- Torq Fitness https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/
- Protein Works https://www.theproteinworks.com/
- Ugoku Projects https://ugokuprojects.com/
- Solemate https://www.sole-mate.uk/
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