Run for Your Life: Why Running Is the Best Drug

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The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast

Jon Bond BSc (Hons), MSc, PGCE, QTS

81 episodes

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Welcome to The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast, the ultimate show for fitness enthusiasts, aspiring personal trainers, and coaches looking to build a thriving career in the industry. Hosted by Jon Bond—fitness educator, entrepreneur, and strength coach—this podcast dives deep into everything from training principles and business strategies to industry insights and real-world success stories. Each episode is packed with expert advice, no-nonsense discussions, and plenty of humour, making learning both engaging and actionable. Whether you're considering becoming a personal trainer, already qualified, or just passionate about fitness, this podcast will help you navigate the industry with confidence. Expect inspiring interviews, myth-busting conversations, and practical tips to take your training, coaching, and business to the next level. If you want a career in fitness that’s fulfilling, financially rewarding, and flexible, you’re in the right place. Listen, learn, and level up with The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast.

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Run for Your Life: Why Running Is the Best Drug

The Storm Fitness Academy Podcast

24 minutes

4 months ago

Run for Your Life: Why Running Is the Best Drug

Can Running Be for Everyone? Community, Motivation & Smarter Training with PacePal

Jon is joined by Mike from PacePal — a running app that’s changing how people connect, stay motivated, and build a habit around running. From solo joggers to complete beginners, this episode explores how tech, community and psychology can make running accessible to all.

Mike shares how his own marathon journey led to the creation of the app, why group accountability makes all the difference, and what most people get wrong when they start out. From injury prevention to dopamine hits, it’s a goldmine of insight for PTs and runners alike.

If your clients say, “I wish I loved running” — this is the episode to send them.

00:00 Intro to PacePal
01:30 The idea behind the app
03:00 Building community through running
05:00 The psychology of rewards and social motivation
07:00 How PacePal supports beginners
10:00 Avoiding burnout and injury
12:00 The walk-run method (and why it works)
14:00 The 10% rule explained
16:00 Marathon journeys and real-life lessons
18:00 Why most new runners overdo it
20:00 Data, dopamine and social media
22:00 The truth about consistency

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💥 Key Topics:
• How to make running more inclusive and sustainable
• Motivation hacks for new and lapsed runners
• The power of community, connection and group runs
• Mistakes most people make when starting out
• Mike’s marathon progression and recovery tips
• Smart use of running data — and when to ignore it
• Why the dopamine from running hits different
• How PTs can support clients with ADHD or low intrinsic drive

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👊 For coaches + PTs:

If you’ve got clients who want to start running but never stick with it, this episode gives you tools and talking points that work — from pacing and progressions to motivation and mindset.

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🔗 PacePal Links
👉 Website: www.pacepal.co.uk
👉 Instagram: @pacepaluk
👉 TikTok: @pacepaluk

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