The best daily trainers from each brand I own ensure you know all your options. I highlight the importance of daily trainers for a new runner and then list a pair from each brand that I own and have personally tried.

I also spotlighted 2 YouTube videos that I watched this week that touched my heart, 1) Thiomas from @Believeintherun visiting Spotify studios, and Daniel & @PhilyBowden shared their Hackney Half Marathon videos and said a few kind words about me.

Lastly, I spotiighted @altrarunning as a brand and their flagship shoes, the Torin and Lone Peak series.

I hope you enjoy this one and find it helpful

I've just pressed record on episode 6 of the Bigger Than Running Podcast. I talk about the benefits of maintaining perspective and celebrating yourself as a runner. I would like to help you appreciate yourself and what you're doing as a runner.

I also share an overview of daily trainers and give you some strong recommendations for a good trainer for each running brand i could think of on the top of my head.

I also share some YouTube videos you should catch up on and highlight the Mount To Coast T1 trail running shoe.

I've just pressed record on episode 5 of the Bigger Than Running podcast. In this episode, I start the discussion on common questions that new runners ask themselves, and I will eventually get experts to dive into the details. For now, I will start the conversation on choosing footwear, understanding nutrition, the accessories that help you run, what apps to use, and races.

I also recommend 3 videos that you have to watch this week. Thank you to @TheWelshRunner | @FilmMyRun and @Nicolestraveltips for these videos.

Lastly, I spotlight the Brooks Ghost 17 daily trainer ahead of my first run fr review.

I've just recorded episode 4 of the Bigger Than Running podcast. In this episode, I share my Hackney Half Marathon experience with Phily Bowden and Daniel, and attending the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 Launch in Paris, France. I also feature Ed from Runnabl3 and my video recommendations are:
@jasonsrunning | @jogoncrago | @middleagedrunningman

In the product session I highlight the Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 and the Mizuno Neo Vista 2

Hackney Half Race Vlog: https://youtu.be/5ttoroMhtV4?si=YlsdWDppKOm5kZjQ

I have run 5 marathons so far, and I do not doubt that I will run many more. The common denominator across all those marathons has been my friend Thomas from @Believeintherun , who has supported, advised, and encouraged me through this journey.

Put simply, I owe a lot to this man! Thomas, you're a gem in this community, and I wish everyone had a Thomas in their lives.

I explore what truly makes someone a "real runner" by challenging toxic running culture and redefining what it means to belong in the running community. The running world needs to be more inclusive and welcoming to all who enjoy putting on their shoes and heading out the door.

• Arbitrary standards like pace, knowledge, race participation, or years of experience don't determine if you're a "real runner"
• If you have a relationship with running and make time for it despite life's demands, you're already a runner
• Parents and full-time workers who find time to run deserve immense respect for their dedication
• Finding joy in running is more important than achieving specific times or meeting others' expectations
• Looking at your progress in context rather than comparing to others leads to greater satisfaction
• YouTube channels like Jason's Running, Ben is Running, Kofuzi, and Cole Running offer authentic running content worth checking out
• The Nike Streakfly 2 (£164) makes an excellent shoe for fast 5K runs and interval training sessions
• Suunto Race S offers a compelling alternative to Garmin watches at a lower price point (£299)

Next episode will discuss Thomas from Believe in the Run – be sure to tune in on Wednesday!