About Fitter, Faster & Happier - The Female Runner Athlete's Podcast
On this podcast we talk with runners and experts, diving into the deep, controversial, and personal, to find out what makes a happy, healthy, and successful runner.
You can expect a mixture of science and facts with personal reflections and experiences from athletes and experts alike.
If you want to perform better as an athlete, but also be your happiest, and most fulfilled self then this is the place for you!
I hope this podcast can help you become the best athlete version of yourself.
Thanks for listening, and I hope you enjoy!
#womensrunning #runner #athlete #femaleathlete
Episode 2 : The Harsh Realities of Qualification, & Fuelling || Tri The Athlete Life With Anna Hedley and Beth Cook
Anna shares her exciting news, carrying an inspiring message to everyone out there who has faced setbacks and challenges on their journeys. Whilst Beth demonstrates resilience and a strong athlete mindset as she shares her disappointment following her recent crash and her plans moving forwards.
At the request of you guys (suggestions accepted via Instagram) we spend the second half of the episode discussing fuelling as a female athlete with a heavy training load. Anna and Beth share their thoughts and feelings around their relationship with food and what changes they have found to have made the most benefit.
Anna Hedley
Asics sponsored Scottish/GB international triathlete currently training full time and working as a nanny and model on the side. She competes at British and European series level.
Beth Cook
4endurance sponsored English/GB international triathlete currently training full time out in Portugal, having recently moved there. She is the 2026 British Elite Triathlon Champion, European triathlon junior silver medallist, 2x British champ XC & 3 x medallist, and u23 world championship relay champ triathlon. She is also the 5x British Triathlon Champion and competes at European and World level events.
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@beth.cook01
@ahedleyruns
@thefemalerunnerathletepodcast
23 Aug 2026
Tri The Athlete Life with Anna Hedley & Beth Cook - Episode 1 || Intro
Welcome to Tri The Athlete Life!
This series will explore the realities of life as a femaleathlete as it follows two GB triathletes on their journeys over the next 6 months. Anna and Beth will share their highs and lows through a series of monthly chats as they balance life with competition at the highest level.
Anna Hedley
Asics sponsored Scottish/GB international triathlete currentlytraining full time and working as a nanny and model on the side. She competes at British and European series level.
Beth Cook
4endurance sponsored English/GB international triathletecurrently training full time out in Portugal, having recently moved there. She is the 2026 British Elite Triathlon Champion, European triathlon junior silver medallist, 2x British champ XC & 3 x medallist, and u23 world championship relay champ triathlon. She is also the 5x British Triathlon Champion and competes at European and World level events.
Instagram
@beth.cook01
@ahedleyruns
@thefemalerunnerathletepodcast
25 Jan 2026
Dan Robinson || From A Sports Scientist & Coach- The Training Essentials Explained
Dan Robinson is a sports scientist and coach, who began his career as a history graduate, later switching onto a sports psychology PhD. Dan also runs at a fairly high level, with a marathon PB of 2:29. He’s involved in the England Athletics marathon development programme as participant and researcher.
In this episode, we cover the physiology and psychology that enables a female athlete to be healthy and top performing. Dan provides expert insight into a field that is still being carved out, providing game-changing tips and raising awareness.
Dan also shares the science between why training might differ from runner to runner, explaining what VO2max is, and what a lactate threshold is: and why this is important for you. We also explore the double threshold training method, also known as the “Norwegian Method”, dissecting the basics of the method, and its implementation.
The impact of sleep and stress can be vital to training and adaptation, and Dan shares his expertise towards maximising sleep and minimising stress, in order to optimise your performance as a runner. We also probe the relationship between being healthy and performance; debunking the common misconception that being ‘lighter’ is the solution.
#running #femaleathlete #sportsscience
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YouTube views
4,814
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Spotify
4.9 / 5
82 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100
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YouTube
68
Engagement
77
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