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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World Suicide Prevention Day: it's ok to not be ok.

World Suicide Prevention Day: it's ok to not be ok.

September 10th is world suicide prevention day. In light of this, Ben sat down with runner and cyclist Leon Cerrone to have an open conversation about his suicide attempts, how running plays a part in...

10 Sep 202039min

Dr Andrew Jones: physiologist to record breaking marathoners

Dr Andrew Jones: physiologist to record breaking marathoners

Our guest this week is Dr Andrew Jones, who has worked alongside the world’s greatest marathoners. He helped guide Paula Radcliffe to her record-breaking run and also with Eliud Kipchoge on the Breaki...

1 Sep 202034min

How to run a virtual race

How to run a virtual race

With most races being cancelled and London announcing it will be holding a virtual race this year, perfecting your virtual racing prep could see you clocking up a PB despite the lack of normal race co...

25 Aug 202033min

Jimmy Watkins: running and punk rock

Jimmy Watkins: running and punk rock

Jimmy Watkins has represented Team GB over 800m but fell out of love with running to pursue a career as a frontman in various rock bands. Now he's combining his two passions – music and and punk rock ...

18 Aug 202031min

We talk to The Outrunners Charity founder, Tyler Williams-Green

We talk to The Outrunners Charity founder, Tyler Williams-Green

Founder of The Outrunners Charity, Tyler Williams-Green, spoke to Ben about how the running club he set up to help a few friends train for a marathon has become a charity aiming to elevate and guide y...

11 Aug 202047min

Damian Hall: running an FKT on the Pennine Way

Damian Hall: running an FKT on the Pennine Way

Ultrarunner Damian Hall speaks to RW about his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 268-mile Pennine Way. Hall, who now holds five FKT records in the UK, talks about sleep deprivation, rivalries, an...

4 Aug 202035min

The lack of diversity in trail running

The lack of diversity in trail running

Like other off-road pursuits such as hiking and BMX-ing, trail running is overwhelmingly white and middle-class. Coming on the podcast to discuss why this is – and how we can change it – are Sabrina P...

28 Juli 202049min

Jim Walmsley: how to run 100 miles

Jim Walmsley: how to run 100 miles

Jim Walmsley is arguably the most exciting ultrarunner on the planet. The world record holder over 50 miles and two-time winner of the Western States, Walmsley goes hard from the gun, daring others to...

21 Juli 202045min

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