We spoke to Boz back in March in show 514 just after she had qualified for The Games. That seems so far back now as in just a few days time she will take the competition floor at the top of her sport, quite an achievement in itself.In this show we catch up with Boz to hear all about her preparation for the games that she has gone through over the last 3 mont ... Show More
Mar 27
#1007: The InnerFight Coaches: Part 1
Training programs can be effective, but real life doesn’t always follow a plan.In this episode, Marcus opens up the conversation around the role of coaching in a world full of structured programs, using real-life examples to highlight how unpredictable life can be.This also marks ... Show More
35m 28s
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Aug 2024
After the Games, Kristi's Wrap Up | Episode 69
In this raw and vulnerable episode, Kristi checks in with us now that the Olympic Games have concluded. She reflects on her own performance and how she is processing a disappointing outcome. She also shows her resilience - although she may not know what the future holds, she does ... Show More
14m 14s
Aug 2024
Day 13 - Faster, Higher, Stronger... Happier? Summer Sanders on The New Era of Athletes | The Game Inside the Games
<p>It’s moments before the biggest competition of your life… you’re rattled by something your coach just said… you have one minute alone to yourself before go time. You look in the mirror… What do you say to yourself to get in the zone – to ground yourself – before the race begin ... Show More
27m 59s
Aug 2024
Day 9 - Alev Kelter: The Heartbeat Behind Team USA's Stunning Rugby Victory | The Game Inside the Games
<p>Rejection, resilience, and unexpected glory: a tale that proves it's never too late to rewrite your story.</p><p>On Day 9 of The Game Inside The Games, Nastia Liukin and Dr. Michael Gervais sit down with Alev Kelter, a remarkable athlete who not only just won the first medal i ... Show More
30m 18s
Aug 2025
“Self-care isn’t selfish!” How to keep fit and have fun
Fearne’s been loving the UEFA Women’s EUROS, so this episode celebrates the huge summer of sport we’re having by listening back to some brilliant sportspeople who’ve told their stories on Happy Place. Plus, if you’ve been inspired to move your own body more, how can you set your ... Show More
44m 43s
Jul 2024
Episode 4: Running In Circles
In 2009, South African sprinter Caster Semenya won gold at the World Championships. But instead of a celebration, she endured endless speculation about her body, her biology, and her gender. And soon, sports organizations would launch a new round of regulations, lead to multiple ... Show More
32m 20s