Best Francesca Goodwin Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 65: Darren Evans 1:21:48

7M ago1:21:48

1:21:48

Joy is... Realising What Matters. Darren Evans is someone who epitomises what it means to run for a ‘why’. He is the co-founder of the Green Runners, a running community making changes for a fitter planet; the co-founder of Pair-Ups, a process and kit to help runners extend the life of the trainers, and race director of the Longbridge Backyard Ultr…

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Episode 64: Ivan Kashdan 1:07:11

8M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Joy is... Experiencing. Ivan Kashdan is an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for the environment and a drive to use his skills to change how we perceive and interact with nature. He is one of the three founders of Hermit House Games (previously known as, and referred to in this episode, as Kash & Germ), a family studio based in London who are…

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Episode 63: Dan Thompson 52:57

8M ago52:57

52:57

Joy is... Running! Dan Thompson is a life-long runner and the co-founder of the Running Out of Time Climate Relay. Dan has a background as a successful executive, investor and adviser in the music, computer games, and internet sectors. His involvement in running relay races dates back more than a decade; however, it was in 2022 that he first came o…

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Episode 62: Jon Bilbrough 1:04:44

8M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

Joy is... Surrender. Jon Bilbrough (aka Wilderthorn) is known for secret gigs in disused and abandoned spaces, turning forgotten places of history and atmosphere into wild and magical ‘Wilderthorn-experiences’. Having begun his musical journey in Asia, touring his earliest gigs in Sri Lanka, Malasia, Singapore and India, he then returned to Chennai…

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Episode 61: Immy Skyes 1:13:09

9M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

Joy is... Being Heard. Immy Sykes is not sure if she qualifies as a cyclist, but she certainly does a lot of it. Immy, who is based in the North-West of England and goes by the handle of Immy Cycles on Instagram, talks a lot online about her experiences on the bike and the way that it connects her to the people and world around her. She is a passio…

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Episode 60: Matt Pycroft 1:21:26

1y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Service update: It's been a little while since the last episode due to life, work and other projects requiring energy. The podcast is a labour of love, and I am giving myself the grace that I would grant others to produce content in a way that is sustainable and uplifting for them. The things we love should be a pleasure, not a chore. I am so grate…

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Episode 59: Lindsey Freeman 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Joy is...Feeling Known. Lindsey Freeman is a writer and sociologist interested in endurance, hapticality, atomic and nuclear cultures, and poetics. Her most recent book, Running, is about practice, love, queerness, and long-distance running, published by Duke University Press. Although described as a feminist and queer handbook of running, it’s a b…

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Episode 58: Christine Yu 1:14:42

1+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Joy is...Shared Humanity. Christine Yu is a New York-based, life-long athlete and award-winning journalist, who writes about sports, science and health. Her interest in the intersection between sports science and women athletes led her to her first book UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes, which disentangles myth and gender bi…

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Episode 57: Stef Mcloughlin & Lewes FC 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

46:50

Joy is...Watching Football (with a Dog). Stef Mcloughlin is the Commercial Manager for Lewes FC, a football club that is not only committed to gender equality but is really showcasing how, with the right approach, sport can be a catalyst for societal change. There are infinite creative ways that the 100% fan owned club is doing this, but perhaps th…

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Episode 56: Alyssa Ages 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

54:08

Joy is...Consistency. Running on Joy is back, after an extended break, to bring you a series focussing on women doing important work to uplift others, build communities, and connect and protect the world around them. We begin with Alyssa Ages, a Toronto-based, New York-born author, freelance writer, and copywriter. Alyssa is also a mother, strongma…

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Episode 55: Mauricio (Mau) Díaz 1:16:09

1+ y ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Joy is...Real. Mauricio (Mau) Díaz is a runner and storyteller whose zeal for adventure and exploration is epitomised in his creation, along with co-founders,Manuel and Daniel, of Aire Libre, a Mexico City-based creative project that hosts immersive running experiences in exotic corners of the world. Rather than seeing running as a purely athletic …

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Episode 54: Patrick Stangbye 1:12:34

1+ y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Joy is...Inspiration. Patrick Stangbye might best be described as a visionary. He is a competitive ultra runner, creative director, and an advocate for a life of essentialism, of focussing on what really matters. It’s a concept that drives his running, life aesthetic and creative projects: moving is to living is to communication. In essence, Patric…

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Episode 53: Simone Salvatici 1:19:27

1+ y ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Joy is...Omnipresence. Simone Salvatici is a London-based composer, multi-instrumentalist, sound artist, and qualified sound therapist. One might say that he is a person on a constantly evolving, shifting journey, grounded in a deep and authentic commitment to sound. As a composer of instrumental music, Simone has released both solo and collaborati…

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Episode 52: Jim Leary 1:12:05

1+ y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

Joy is...An Afternoon Walk. Jim Leary is an archaeologist and Senior Lecturer at the University of York. They previously held posts at Reading University and English Heritage. Formerly also a Field Archaeologist in Residence at Cambridge University, he has directed major excavations across Britain, including Silbury Hill in Wiltshire, the largest N…

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FareWays Chapter 7: Richard's Story 56:32

1+ y ago56:32

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This is the second post-journey interview of a series following the FareWays project, a collaboration between the Big Hoof, Running on Joy and the British Pilgrimage Trust. FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical healt…

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Episode 51: Jacob Martin 1:13:24

1+ y ago1:13:24

1:13:24

Joy is...Good Stuff with Good People. Jacob Martin is a maker of things: of photography, of films, of podcasts, of adventures and, through the adventures, both micro and epic, of stories. One such adventure, of the epic variety, last summer, was to cycle 4,722 miles along the European Divide Trail from Arctic Norway to the Atlantic Coast of Portuga…

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FareWays Chapter 6: Zoe's Story 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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The first post-journey interview of a series following the FareWays project, a collaboration between the Big Hoof, Running on Joy and the British Pilgrimage Trust. FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health. This J…

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Episode 50: Annabel Abbs 1:16:34

1+ y ago1:16:34

1:16:34

Joy is...one foot in front of the other. Annabel Abbs is an award-winning writer of fiction and non-fiction whose most recent offering, 52 Ways to Walk, is full of clearly presented science; snippets of fascinating history, and an enthusiasm for how walking and being out in the world can help us tackle many of life’s challenges. Another recent offe…

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Episode 49: George Bauer 1:02:47

1+ y ago1:02:47

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Joy is...Curiosity. George Bauer is a Melbourne-raised trail runner, currently living in the Highlands of Scotland. Having run marathons and informal events across four continents, he now partners with brands to co-host holistic retreats, using yoga, trail running and profound connection to the food we eat as ways to re-connect with ourselves and t…

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FareWays Chapter 5: Endings and Beginnings 24:20

2y ago24:20

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The third in-the-field episode of a series following the FareWays project, a collaboration between the Big Hoof, Running on Joy and the British Pilgrimage Trust. FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health. This Jul…

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FareWays Chapter 4: What We Came For 31:30

2y ago31:30

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This is the second in-the-field episode of a series following the FareWays project, a collaboration between the Big Hoof, Running on Joy and the British Pilgrimage Trust. FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health.…

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FareWays Chapter 3: Reflections in the Rain 18:13

2y ago18:13

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Running on Joy brings you the first in-the-field episode of a series following the FareWays project. A collaboration between the Big Hoof and the British Pilgrimage Trust, FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long-distance journeys on foot and horse along the old ways of the UK for the benefits of their mental and physical health…

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Episode 48: Jimmy Watkins 1:01:04

2y ago1:01:04

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Joy is...Passing the Baton. What does running sound like to you? For Jimmy Watkins it’s cackling with laughter, pounding the trails to punk rock whilst waving around a GoPro and shouting like he's being pursued by a mad pack of hyenas. It’s certainly a far cry from the Kansas of treadmill running, but not out of character for someone who has formed…

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FareWays Chapter 2: Dr. Guy Hayward 56:05

2y ago56:05

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Joy is...Your Heart Bursting. This is the second episode of a series following the FareWays project, a collaboration between the Big Hoof, Running on Joy and The British Pilgrimage Trust, which aims to connect people to the outdoors through long distance journeys on foot and horse along the old pilgrims' routes of the UK, for the benefits of their …

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Episode 47: Rachel Selman 1:09:00

2y ago1:09:00

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Joy is...A Noun. There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings when it comes to running and pregnancy. From the time a woman finds out she is pregnant to the postpartum period and beyond, her body goes through an intense array of changes and there is both limited and conflicting information about what activities are appropriate for her an…

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Episode 46: Live with Camino Ultra 50:56

2y ago50:56

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Joy is...Oscillations. For this live episode Running on Joy went ‘on the road’ to link up with a group of very special people who have been of incredible support to the podcast the past year. Camino Ultra is a London-based ultra running and coaching crew that put on a unique series of 50k races within London. Since their founding, their mission has…

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FareWays Chapter 1: The Beginning 42:01

2y ago42:01

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Joy is...Trust. This is the first of a special series from Running on Joy following the FareWays project. A collaboration between The Big Hoof Charity and The British Pilgrimage Trust, FareWays aims to connect people to the outdoors through long distance journeys on foot and horse, for the benefits of their mental and physical health. The core team…

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Episode 45: Brendan Leonard 1:14:07

2y ago1:14:07

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Brendan Leonard is a writer, illustrator, adventurer, filmmaker, and the creator of Semi-Rad.com, not so much a website but a channel for, in his own words: ‘things regular folks can do, adventures for the every-person. It’s a web site for those of us crushing it, kind of.’ Since a problematic relationship with alcohol led to a stint in rehab, at a…

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Episode 44: Michael Doughty 59:05

2y ago59:05

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Joy is...Being Yourself. Michael Doughty is a former professional footballer and co-founder of Hylo Athletics –– a brand on a mission to put considerations for the planet at the heart of the conversation around sport, starting with their renewable, carbon-negative and recyclable trainers. A lot of our conversation was about communication itself: ho…

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Episode 43: Sophie Pavelle 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

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This episode is the first in a collaboration with Kendal Mountain Festival, the UK's main social gathering for outdoor enthusiasts, whose mission to 'inspire more people to explore, respect and represent mountains, wilderness and their cultures' is very much in keeping with the Running on Joy ethos. Sophie Pavelle is a zoologist and science communi…

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Episode 42: James Poole 1:02:02

2y ago1:02:02

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Joy is...Your Own Speed. James Poole is a North Face Explorer Team ultra runner and all round enthusiast for the outdoors, who have been a long-time voice for connection and inclusivity within the running community. He has run some of the most prestigious ultra-races around the world, including the iconic Western States and UTMB, as well as epic ad…

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Episode 41: Pola Rapaport 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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Joy is...Liberation. Pola Rapaport is a writer, director, and editor of many award-winning films, as well as the producer of art-related video content, and a university instructor. I came across her work with the premiere of her new documentary Addicted to Life, a paradoxical, intimate, vulnerable and, ultimately, inspirational documentary about th…

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Episode 40: Justin Pugliese 1:20:50

2y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Joy is...Making an Impact Justin Pugliese is a runner, podcast host and community leader. I was delighted to welcome him to join me on the podcast, as a fellow content creator, to reflect on why and how we do what we do and to provide a space to reflect on what is a period of change and transformation for him. This was a diverse and, at times, emot…

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Episode 39: Tom Reynolds 1:02:53

2y ago1:02:53

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Tom Reynolds is a writer, a documentary producer, a run club leader and, most recently, the co-founder of an inclusive trail running adventure across the Peak District. He’s told the stories of some of the world’s most decorated athletes, from heptathlete, Jessica Ennis-Hill; to free skier, James Woods; to Eliud Kipchoge, to the Lionesses, drawing …

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Episode 38: Scott Jenkins 57:18

2y ago57:18

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Joy is...Making Memories. Scott Jenkins could be called ‘200-mile man’ but it is the messaging behind the miles that perhaps most distinguishes him, as well as the actual feats of endurance. The attentive amongst you might recall a previous episode with Scott's brother Rhys, and this was a super opportunity to share an alternative perspective on so…

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Episode 37: Anson Mackay 1:13:23

2y ago1:13:23

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Joy is...Staying Alive. At any moment, life could change in an instant. When that happens, what do you do? Anson Mackay is someone who inspires me on a pretty much daily basis. Up until their retirement in April 2022, they were a Professor at University College London, specialising in paleoecology, and have worked for over 30 years on assessing hum…

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Episode 36: Peter Bromka 1:10:30

2y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Joy is...Commitment. Peter Bromka is something of a philosopher of movement. He is an astonishingly fast marathoner and writer about running, whose ability to push the boundaries of what is physiologically possible is coupled with a curious mind that can riff from the micro details of split times to the macro questioning of why we do what we do whe…

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Episode 35: Nick Triolo 1:25:52

2y ago1:25:52

1:25:52

Joy is...Time. Nick Triolo is a runner, a writer, a writer about running. With a background in Environmental Studies, he is now senior editor for Outside Run and Trail Runner Magazine, whilst constantly exploring the boundaries of what it means to tell significant stories and how to use those narratives to advocate for the landscape that means so m…

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Episode 34: Kate Rawles 1:07:56

2y ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Joy is...Waking Up. Dr Kate Rawles is giving the world a wake up call. She is an outdoor philosopher, with multiple degrees to their name, a writer, cyclist and activist who is passionate about the need to find urgent, intelligent and effective responses to our multiple environmental challenges. With a love for endurance, she uses what she terms ‘A…

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Episode 33: Beth French 1:07:59

2y ago1:07:59

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Joy is...Inspiration. There are many ways in which Beth French could be described: an ultra-marathon open-sea ocean swimmer who was once a Buddhist nun, a single mother who home schools her autistic son and an adventurer who suffered from a crippling chronic illness in her youth. From being confined to a wheelchair with ME at 17, in 2016 she set ou…

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Episode 32: Nick Acheson 1:01:41

2+ y ago1:01:41

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Joy is...Many Faces. Nick Acheson is a conservationist, author, speaker and presenter from North Norfolk where he lives in a flint cottage by a duckpond with his three-legged lurcher and a flock of rescued animals. For ten years, he lived in South America, working with conservation NGOs such as WWF and Wetlands International. He also spent three ye…

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Episode 31: Rane Roatta 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

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Joy is...Quiet. Rane Roatta might sound like your typical competitive cyclist, rising early to lay down the miles, following a strict regime and sweating in the Miami sun. What makes him unique, however, is that clocking up 80 mile daily rides originated from a real necessity not to crank out watts but…fruit. Although terming himself a 'professiona…

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Episode 30: Max Romey 1:09:17

2+ y ago1:09:17

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Joy is...Wordless Happiness. Max Romey is perhaps best described as a person in motion. He is an artist who paints astonishing watercolours, often on top of mountains, which, of course, he has to get to first. He is a filmmaker who specialises in capturing athletes, particularly trail and ultrarunners, as they hurtle through simultaneously awe-insp…

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Episode 29: Charlie Harpur 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

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Joy is...When You Can't See It. After an early career characterised by hours at a computer, Charlie Harpur turned his back on desk work and embraced the physical elements of gardening. When not working as a Landscape Designer and Gardener, he is an impressive trail and ultra-runner who, in 2019, became the British 100km champion. His other achievem…

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Episode 28: Hannah Bailey 1:15:44

2+ y ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Hailing from Edinburgh, Hannah Bailey is an award-winning photographer, journalist, and producer, who has spent the last decade immersed in the underground scenes of action sports, adventure and the outdoors, now running her own consultant company Neonstash, which specialises in adventure. Her work has been recognised with awards from the Women's S…

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Episode 27: Angel Collinson 1:08:55

2+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Joy is...Freedom. Angel Collinson made her name snaking improbable lines down the sheerest mountain faces in her career as a big mountain skier. In that time, she racked up nearly every accolade possible: not only world titles, but also magazine covers and starring roles in adventure movies that would typically go to men. In 2021, however, she turn…

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Episode 26: Robbie Phillips 1:23:17

2+ y ago1:23:17

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Joy is...Love. Robbie Phillips is is a professional adventure climber and filmmaker from Edinburgh. His intrepid spirit has carried him across the globe, climbing, in his own words, 'every type of rock, in every style'. From an early career competing as part of the GB team and then working as the Scottish climbing team’s head coach, he is now best …

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Episode 25: Avery Seuter 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Joy is...Being You. A Friday 'Shining Lights' episode with a remarkable young man. At nineteen years old, Avery Seuter is not your typical teenager. In September 2022, he set off on an incredible cycle journey from his home in Maine to Key West, Florida, to raise money for the East Coast Greenway, a 3,000-mile pedestrian and bicycle path that conne…

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Episode 24: Canyon and Forest Woodward 1:14:50

2+ y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Joy is...The Fuel. Canyon and Forest Woodward are brothers who grew up in the mountains of Southern Appalachia and the North Cascades of Washington State. After childhoods spent roaming the woods and trails, Canyon would go on to forge a path as a championship level trail runner; political strategist; author, and climate activist, managing the camp…

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Episode 23: Rhys Jenkins 1:14:01

2+ y ago1:14:01

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Joy is...What You Have. Rhys Jenkins is a record-breaking, ultra-endurance athlete from Cardiff, South Wales, who, over the last 10 years, has raised over £125,000 for various charities. Indeed, in 2021, he was a torchbearer for the London Olympics in recognition of his incredible work. His introduction to ultrarunning was running from Boston to Au…

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