Hello happy podcast listeners, I've missed you! However, I have resurfaced, as I have done in the past, with exciting news. I am going to run the New York City Marathon in November. I am both nervous and excited. I'm not actually a long distance runner; this is a new endeavor. I used to sprint, which means fast, short runs. At this point in my life, though, ... Show More
Apr 2024
🔒 Daily English Idioms: Running a Marathon
Subscriber-only episodeE249: 🎙️ Welcome back, Plus Member, to another rejuvenating Sunday bonus episode of The English Like a Native Podcast. As we're about to embark on a new week, let's reflect on the recent London Marathon and explore the allure of pushing one's limits.
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Sep 2022
BONUS | Why Running A Marathon Will Change Your Life with Hugh Brasher
RE-RELEASE: This episode first aired in October 2021.
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This Sunday 3rd October, I’ll be one of 50,000 people taking to the streets to run the Virgin Money London Marathon. So, in preparation for what I ... Show More
1h 54m
Dec 2022
BEIRUT INTERNATIONAL MARATHON: My First Marathon Debrief
The Mettleset’s bonus episodes, which complement our regular Monday interviews with athletes from the region, are out on Fridays. Our bonus episodes will bring to you a range of trending and topical discussions around sporting news, races and events, along with our co-founders Da ... Show More
35m 14s
Sep 2021
Why Running A Marathon Will Change Your Life with Hugh Brasher #204
This Sunday 3rd October, I’ll be one of 40,000 people taking to the streets to run the Virgin Money London Marathon. So, in preparation for what I’m told will be a life-changing day, I spoke to its Event Director, Hugh Brasher. But this episode is more than a conversation about r ... Show More
1h 55m
Apr 2023
Wings for Life World Run: Everything you need to know to run to support spinal injury research with race ambassador Gada Shaikli
Hey guys, Afshan here!The Mettleset is doing its first running race as a team…and it’s all for a good cause. Dawn and I have signed up for the amazing annual Wings for Life World Run, which supports the Wings for Life Foundation for spinal injury research. The race happens around ... Show More
11m 18s
Apr 2024
717. My 2024 Boston Marathon Experience
"To have Long Live playing while I was standing on this stage feeling really proud of a show I had just done, and hugging so many of you, and feeling like we’re in this together… Those moments are really magical to me, and they are the memories that I hope I have forever." There’ ... Show More
1h 52m
Apr 2023
297. Running Log Best Practices + the new Performance Training Journal!
If you’re looking to take your running to the next level, strategic use of a training log can help you get there. Using a journal to collect your thoughts, plan your goals, and analyze your short and long-term training can provide unique insights to improve as a runner. With that ... Show More
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