In this episode, Craig has a huge announcement as he prepares for his biggest challenge yet—Race Across Scotland 225. He reflects on the last 18 months of incredible guests, laughter, and community, and looks ahead to what’s next. Tune in to hear why hitting pause is sometimes the bravest move you can make - and how adventures off the mic can inspire even greater stories to come. This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

On this episode Pete steps in to co-host with Craig.  He confesses to secretly taking up running. The duo dive into what it’s like to start running from scratch, the difference between trail and road running, and how to prepare for the leap into ultra marathons.  This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

There's nothing more important to us runners than our feet! In this episode, Craig and Anna speak to Colin, the owner of Colpod - a Podiatry and Therapies clinic in Chesterfield.  It's a goldmine of practical advice—highlighting how subtle biomechanical issues, like improper big toe function, can lead to recurring hip pain or inefficiencies in gait. Colin explains how early intervention, movement analysis, and personalised insoles can not only address injuries but optimize performance. With a friendly, down-to-earth tone, the episode encourages runners to be proactive about body awareness, recovery, and long-term running health. Colpod in Chesterfield : https://colpodtherapies.co.uk/ Colin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colpod_movement/?hl=en This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order   To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Rebecca Dent is a high performance dietitian specialising in supporting ultra runners and mountain sports athletes who are training towards a race or summit. With over 20 years of experience having worked with hundreds of ultra runners/mountaineers from beginners to season pros, Rebecca is able to provide personalised easy to put into practise nutrition guidance to support the individuals health, training and performance goals.  Rebecca has established herself in the heart of Europe's Outdoor Adventure Capital, the Chamonix Valley so she can truly live and pursue her passion for ultra endurance sports. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: If you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits or continuous daily stomach issues then we advise to seek medical support and speak to your doctor.   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Ever sustained a running injury? In this episode of Running Life and Stuff, Craig and Tyles chat with Aidan aka The Irish Physio about smart recovery, injury prevention, and why sleep might be the most powerful training tool of all. Aidan shares tips from elite athletes and his own journey through injury, while gently nudging runners to slow down and listen to their bodies. Meanwhile, Tyles remains firmly team Peloton—because chasing Cody Rigsby is way easier than chasing Craig. 😄 Aidan's Website: https://theirishphysio.online/ This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order   To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Rebecca Dent is a high performance dietitian specialising in supporting ultra runners and mountain sports athletes who are training towards a race or summit. With over 20 years of experience having worked with hundreds of ultra runners/mountaineers from beginners to season pros, Rebecca is able to provide personalised easy to put into practise nutrition guidance to support the individuals health, training and performance goals.  Rebecca has established herself in the heart of Europe's Outdoor Adventure Capital, the Chamonix Valley so she can truly live and pursue her passion for ultra endurance sports. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: If you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits or continuous daily stomach issues then we advise to seek medical support and speak to your doctor.   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order   To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

During this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by Laura and Ian, a power couple who put together the GB Ultra races around the UK every year, they discuss all of the runs they put on and how the opportunity has come about. GB Ultra's Website: https://www.gbultras.com/ The episode around dating other runners: https://runninglifeandstuff.podbean.com/e/005-dating-other-runners-a-do-or-a-don-t/ This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

During this episode, Craig and Anna chat about the future of the podcast and... Who's hosted countdown in the past....and we experience some of Craig's "Carr confusion"! This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Rebecca Dent is a high performance dietitian specialising in supporting ultra runners and mountain sports athletes who are training towards a race or summit. With over 20 years of experience having worked with hundreds of ultra runners/mountaineers from beginners to season pros, Rebecca is able to provide personalised easy to put into practise nutrition guidance to support the individuals health, training and performance goals.  Rebecca has established herself in the heart of Europe's Outdoor Adventure Capital, the Chamonix Valley so she can truly live and pursue her passion for ultra endurance sports. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: If you are experiencing a sudden change in bowel habits or continuous daily stomach issues then we advise to seek medical support and speak to your doctor.   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

The Eurafrica trail is one of the most unique in the world, running through some of the most stunning locales of any trail craig has been part of, leading you through 3 countries, but what makes it feels so magical? Hear why from event organisers Aitor and Ana! Eurafrica Trail's Website: https://eurafricatrail.com/?lang=en This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

🎶 Happy Birthday to us Happy Birthday to us 🎶 It's been 12 months since we started the podcast, MASSIVE thanks to you for listening—here's a recap of some of the silliness of the last year! This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Craig recounts his transformative experience at the Eurafrica Trail, a five-day race across three countries. From climbing Gibraltar’s iconic rock to navigating Morocco's White Mountains, he tells tales of technical trails, cultural encounters and so much more. Eurafrica Trail's Website: https://eurafricatrail.com/?lang=en   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Kickstart your New Year with actionable tips from Revive Active's Nutritional Therapist Nicola Sainty on how to set up your environment, mind, and body for success—whether it’s swapping sugary drinks for water or visualising your wins. Discover why sleep and supplements are the secret weapons of ultra-athletes like Craig (hint: tart cherry juice is surprisingly powerful!). And don’t miss Nicola’s confession about her running goals—spoiler alert: she’s aiming for 15K, but only if there are no community runs led by Craig involved! 🏃‍♂️😂   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order   Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

"MERRY CHRISTMAS!" Join Santa Craig, Elf Anna and Pete the Gingerbread man as they talk complete rubbish at this festive time of year!   This episode of Running Life & Stuff is brought to you with our friends at Revive Active - Check them out here: www.reviveactive.com  and use the discount code CRAIG15 for 15% off your order   Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/    

Join us as Kris shares his inspiring transition from rugby to ultra-running, culminating in the gruelling Santa Lyon race. Discover the challenges of midnight mountain runs, encounters with wild boars, and the mental grit needed to conquer mud, rain, and freezing temperatures. The Santa Lyon race official site: https://www.saintelyon.com/ Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Craig, co-founder of BEAR coffee shops, shares the inspiring journey of building a thriving coffee business rooted in community. From starting in a shed to running multiple locations, Craig discusses the art of coffee, the power of connection, and how BEAR fosters social spaces that bring people together and how it all links to running. Check out BEAR: https://bemorebear.co/ Grab your Sierra Blanca discount voucher today - https://runninglifestuff.com/ This is the dog rehoming charity that Anna used to find her Sherwood: https://www.facebook.com/dogrescueandadoption To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Luke Gallear is a former professional boxer and the founder of Darley Boxing Club. With a passion for boxing since his early teens, Luke turned his love for the sport into a career, competing at a professional level before injury ended his fighting days. Now, he dedicates himself to training young boxers and running his club, helping others achieve their goals in the sport. In this episode, Luke shares his journey from a tough upbringing in Derby to his professional boxing career and the founding of Darley Boxing Club. The discussion covers his early influences, the challenges he faced, and his philosophy on training and determination. Luke also highlights the importance of roadwork in boxing, parallels between boxing and running, and his mission to give back by mentoring the next generation of fighters. Darley Boxing Club on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/darey.abc To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Health and safety is often forgot in the moment of a run, for the folks at Sierra Blanca it's a key component for running, especially since they run a HARD race. In this episode, Craig and Anna talk to Marina from the Sierra Blanca "Break Your Limits" run, it's a tough trail and she highlights how the team keep a close eye on the runners. Take a peek at the Sierra Blanca trail: https://en.cxmsierrablanca.com/ Another way to see it:  https://marbella-epictrail.com/ To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/  

Tiree Ultramarathon is the Ultramarathon for everyone... the weather can change rapidly, it keeps the marathon variable and you won't get bored! 😂 In this episode, Craig and Anna are joined by one of the event organisers; Will Wright.  Take a look at the Tiree Ultramarathon: https://www.tireefitness.co.uk/events/tiree-ultramarathon To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/

Are you a new runner? Do you want to be a runner? Where's the best place to start? It's time to dive in! In this episode, Craig and Anna chat about the best way of taking running... As for the "life and stuff", what about men called jeff and how much Anna's boyfriend loves thumbs! To get in touch with the Pod, please email: craig@runninglifestuff.com Please use your podcast app to follow or subscribe, so you're notified of new content when it's released.  Connect on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/runninglifestuff/