Supporting Champions

In this episode I talk to Jo Meek, aka the "Running Squirrel". Jo is one of the world's leading ultra-endurance runners. In 2013 Jo was 2nd woman across the line in the Marathon de Sables. In 2014 Jo was first in the Coastal Challenge in Costa Rica (a 225km run which she completed in 29h 17mins, 19s; 5th in Comrades marathon; 4th in the World 100km Champs. Jo has a 10km time of 34:36; a marathon time of 2:46; and a 100km time of 7hr 43mins. Jo offers a unique insight into managing training, discomfort of training and how she reframes challenge into a positive. Show notes   The origins of the nickname "Running Squirrel" Unconventional entrance to sport. Sport as a key to join in and be cool! Road running and now running on Dartmoor English cross-country champion, road racing and marathon and then ultra-marathon Mental resolve, persistence and hard work. Mental resolve is innate for Jo Sport Science top tips Make running your routine The pros and cons of becoming a full-time athlete What moderates Jo's training