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   Charles Hicks runs 130 miles a week, but his advice to become a faster runner isn't to copy him. The professional distance runner explains why gradual progression, genuinely easy runs and trusting the work are key to getting faster. Charles shares the one workout he'd keep to improve your 5K, why most runners push too hard on easy days, and why you can't cheat the years of work behind real progress. He also reveals his surprisingly simple approach to watches, data and running without music, and why sometimes the fastest way out of a bad training spell is to do less, not more Heights 👉 Get…

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   10 Sep 2026 · 46 min

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   From HRV and recovery to creatine, keto and race-day supplements, Oli Patrick answers your biggest health and performance questions. Oli cuts through the noise around what your recovery data really means, whether dietary fat makes you fat, how ultra-processed food drives inflammation, and why the best diet depends on what you're trying to achieve. He also tackles sauna use for women, supplements worth spending money on, shift-work recovery and race-day nutrition, sharing practical advice to help you make smarter decisions without letting trends or data take over. Heights 👉 Get 20% off your…

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   7 Sep 2026 · 56 min

   Josh Kerr's Mile Vs Sabastian Sawe's Marathon & Training Secrets | Nike's Running Head Coach Bennett

   Running isn't complicated. Runners are complicated. Nike Running Global Head Coach Chris Bennett joins Spencer to challenge the obsession with pace, PBs and performance metrics, and explain what actually makes you a better runner. Chris shares why enjoyment can unlock better performance, how confidence is built through the work you do before race day, and why your fastest race isn't always your best. He also explains why knowing when not to run can be just as important as pushing through. From coaching millions of runners through Nike Run Club to changing the way we think about goals and…

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   31 Aug 2026 · 40 min

   Why Every Elite Athlete Has To Focus On Fuelling | Molly Caudery Pole Vaulter

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   28 Aug 2026 · 9 min

   How Cricket is Saving Young Lives: Spencer Matthews Visits Lord's Taverners

   Spencer visits a Lord’s Taverners’ Super 1s session to see how cricket is helping young people with disabilities build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. Funded by Postcode Lottery players, Super 1s provides free, inclusive cricket sessions across the UK. Spencer gets involved on the pitch and meets the young people, parents, and coaches, who take part. One participant, Imogen, shares how the programme supported her mental health and fostered her passion for cricket. We also discover how funding from Postcode Lottery players helps Lord’s Taverners reach more than 30,000…

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   27 Aug 2026 · 33 min

   The Best Supplement for Running? Sodium Bicarbonate Explained | Extra Mile

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   3 Deficiencies Holding You Back | Extra Mile

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   5 Oct 2026 · 46 min

   How To Run Like An Olympic Medallist | Daryll Neita

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   1 Oct 2026 · 32 min

   Is Magnesium Worth It? What Every Runner Needs to Know

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