From different bow disciplines to motivations, everyone has their own 'Way of The Bow'. In this podcast, Archery GB explores the insight, stories and experiences of people within Archery. From world-class and world-ranked athletes to the support staff and clubs who make our sport so special. From grassroots to peak performance, The Way of The Bow sheds a light and provides a resource accessible to all. The Way of The Bow is hosted by Jay Vydelingum.
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What happens when you combine archery with running?
Becky Stacey joins The Way of the Bow to explain the fast-growing discipline of Run Archery — where competitors run, shoot, run again and face penalty loops for missed arrows.
Becky talks about discovering run archery, representing Great Britain at the European Cup, winning two Under-21 silver medals and the challenge of shooting accurately while out of breath.
She also looks ahead to the European Cup in Poland next month, where she will compete against the senior field for the first time.
We also explore how run archery is growing in the UK — and why Becky thinks more archers, runners, women and girls should give it a go.
• Find out more about Run Archery here (https://archerygb.org/competitions/run-archery)
• The Way of The Bow is a Clement Stories (https://www.clementstories.com/podcast-1) production.
Host: Jay Vydelingum
Music: 2 Above Zero - Audionautix
11 Sept 2026
Dannie Palmer and Phil Lawrence: National Tour winners
National Tour Final: What It Takes to Win
The National Tour Final has crowned its champions — and in this episode of The Way of the Bow, we hear from two of them.
Izzy Carpenter chats to Dannie Palmer and Phil Lawrence to reflect on their victories, the pressure of competing on a finals field, and the importance of staying focused on the process rather than the result.
Dannie talks about the remarkable rise that has taken her from starting archery only a few years ago to winning her first National Tour Final and joining the GB squad.
Phil explains his journey from compound to barebow and why he has fallen in love with the discipline.
Plus, there’s plenty of insight into the mental side of competition — including the importance of taking it one shot at a time.
🎧 Listen now to The Way of the Bow.
The Way of The Bow is a Clement Stories (https://www.clementstories.com/podcast-1) production.
Music: 2 Above Zero - Audionautix
4 Sept 2026
Aaron Prior: Safeguarding, Coaching and Looking After People
What does safeguarding really mean in archery — and why should it matter to everyone in the sport?
In this episode of The Way of the Bow, Jay Vydelingum talks to Aaron Prior, Archery GB’s Director of Safe Sport and Governance, about creating a culture where people feel safe, supported and able to speak up.
They discuss reporting concerns, the role of coaches, consent and good safeguarding practice, as well as Aaron’s fascinating journey from musical theatre and acting into social care, the NHS, gymnastics, rowing and archery.
Find out more about safeguarding here (https://archerygb.org/about/safeguarding)
The Way of The Bow is a Clement Stories (https://www.clementstories.com/podcast-1) production.
Music: 2 Above Zero - Audionautix
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