Running with bipolar disorder and OCD

Running with bipolar disorder and OCD

Our guest this week is Simon Lamb, a runner, massage therapist, teacher and writer who suffers from a severe form of bipolar disorder and Obsessive Compolsive disorder (OCD), which has at times become life threatening. Simon kindly came and met for a chat about running and how it’s always been part of life, the role it plays in managing his bipolar and OCD and how it has improved his mental and physical health. We also talk about his change to a vegan diet, reversing his diabetes, his love of books and much more. As a warning, we do discuss topics such as suicide in the podcast, You can find out more about Simon and on his Go Fund Me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Unsanctioned races

Unsanctioned races

A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence i...

26 Mar 202434min

Persistent running injuries – and how to fix them

Persistent running injuries – and how to fix them

Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do about a persistent running injury? Leading running p...

19 Mar 202432min

Sarah Perry and backyard ultra running

Sarah Perry and backyard ultra running

Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts h...

12 Mar 202429min

An ultimate guide to treadmill running

An ultimate guide to treadmill running

Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast. We cover off the technolog...

5 Mar 202438min

Unorthodox training methods

Unorthodox training methods

Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men's Health's Andrew Tracey is a veteran of several ...

27 Feb 202441min

Running and the LGBTQ+ community

Running and the LGBTQ+ community

It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Ball about their running, how the gay and running com...

20 Feb 202435min

Running the Bob Graham Round in Mid-Winter: Henriette Albon

Running the Bob Graham Round in Mid-Winter: Henriette Albon

Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend you. This week's guest pulled on her waterproofs an...

13 Feb 202424min

Aimee Fuller: movement, mindset and running in North Korea

Aimee Fuller: movement, mindset and running in North Korea

On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marathons around the world, including an unforgettable o...

6 Feb 202427min

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