Episode 67 - Hermen Dange

On this week’s episode of Gone Running, Ben Sheppard speaks to Emily Ford.Emily is an Olympic medalist and has just returned home from Paris having won Bronze as part of the Women’s Eight.However, the journey to an Olympic medal hasn’t been simple, from years of training and travelling to sacrifice and heartbreak at her first games in Tokyo. Emily has now set her sights on inspiring the next generation to get more children and young people into sport, to learn the lessons it teaches you and to have a family outside of the home. In this conversation, hear about the moment she fulfilled her Olympic dream and the moments after witnessing her brother win Gold and seeing her parents, why she joined us at Tatton Park as soon as she got back from Paris and how to move forward after a disappointing result!Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben Sheppard speaks to Kieran Smith.Kieran is the founder of ‘The Kilometre Club’ & the record appearance holder for Bala Town in the Welsh Premier League having represented the club over 11 years winning multiple cups and European appearances.However, at the end of last season, Kieran decided to retire from football to pursue his other passion, running. Already a 3 x sub-three runner over the marathon, he now wants to travel the world and fulfil his potential in a new sport that has already given him so much.In this episode Ben & Kieran talk about the explosion of running clubs & why if you’ve thought about trying one you should, if he will miss football having now retired and what his goals are for his next marathon.Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week’s episode of Gone Running, Ben Sheppard speaks to Marcus Brown, co-founder of the 1% running club.Marcus, who ran his first marathon in 4.55, has become an 8 x sub-three runner over 26.2 and has earned himself the mythical six-star medal.Having for many years been on good for age start lines feeling as though there aren’t many people from similar backgrounds doing the same thing, he co-founded the 1% running club as a way to promote diversity and not only get people into the sport but competing at a performance level for their ability.In this conversation Ben and Marcus delve into those lessons running teaches you, not only on the road but in life, how running a 100-mile week lead to a 5K PB and also touch on some of the stats for the inclusion rates at the London marathon, something which he hopes to be a leading force in changing in the future.Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week’s episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’ we have European silver medalist Holly Archer.Holly, who picked up that medal in the 1500m’s indoors in 2021 has been running since her formative years when a race in school led to her joining a club (it’s an amazing story) and ultimately to America where she was part of the NCAA system.Following college and yet to be approached for a pro contract Holly who was competing still on an elite level approached her employer who supported her to go on a training camp in Flagstaff while continuing in full-time work.In this conversation Ben & Holly talk about that time, why when she finally did get offered a pro deal it didn’t work out & what her sights are set on next, you’re going to have to get to the end for that, but here's a clue in three words, WORLD, RECORD, HYROX.Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running Ben Sheppard is joined by adventurer Oli France.Oli, who has himself and as a guide been to some of the most remote, dangerous and treacherous places on earth 18 months ago committed to his next monumental challenge.Oli, has set his sights on becoming the first person in history to travel from the lowest point of each continent to the highest, by human power only, in a project he has named, ‘The Ultimate 7 Project’.Now, having just completed stage two of the challenge where he travelled from Death Valley to the summit of Denali in Alaska, Oli sits down with Ben to talk through the challenges he faced on that expedition, how it’s only because of the adventure toolbox he has built over the years that he can do this and why you don’t have to take on anything as extreme to get a bit of adventure back in your everyday life!Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Rahema Mamodo.Rahema, who describes the moment she was the 1st Hijabi runner on the front cover of ‘Women’s Running’ as one of the best moments of her life, is also a member of the Brooks Running Collective.Having started running later in life Rahema has run distances from the 5K to ultra marathons. In this conversation, you’ll hear the challenges she faces on a day-to-day basis, not only as a female runner but also as someone from an Ethnic minority background, how when she started running she was almost put off by people shouting from cars or honking their horns but ultimately found a passion in a supportive community & why if you are thinking about running no matter what your background or experience you should give it a go!Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Michael Burton.Michael is an endurance athlete who completed 32 Ironman 70.3s in 32 days, one for every county in Ireland. At 18, Michael went through an incredibly tough period and at times, didn’t want to be here. Since then he has turned his life around, and now inspires many others who may be battling through hard times in their own lives.In this conversation, Ben and Michael talk about his move from London to Portugal, why London ultimately wasn’t for him, how he looks back at his 18-year-old self, and the monumental next challenge that will see him running 6000K over 60 days. They also delve into Michael’s feelings towards pain and how, you are capable of so much, whether you believe it or not.Audio-only podcasts are also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all the previous video interviews HERE.

On this week's episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' Ben speaks to Jack Latham.Jack is a runner and personal trainer who has been incredibly open with the challenges he has faced over the years in terms of his battles with his mental health and disordered eating. Jack, who is a transgender male also faces many other challenges in the athletic world from balancing his performance with his testosterone shots to accepting his times are now going to be slightly different running in the male category having begun transitioning at the age of 25.In this conversation, Ben and Jack talk about the moment he finally received his Gender Recognition Certificate, where he hopes to be in 5 years (it's big), and how running has fundamentally changed why he trains and his performance goals.Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In the latest episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, we had the privilege of speaking to the incredible Hermen Dange. Hermen's journey into running began during his time in prison when ParkRun introduced a program allowing prisoners to participate in a weekly 5K. Initially, he joined simply to get out of his cell, but it quickly became a passion that transformed his life.Now, Hermen shares his love for running with hundreds of individuals through his run club 'Made Running' and reaches thousands more via social media. His dedication to educating young people, aiming to prevent them from making the same mistakes he did at a young age, is truly inspiring.Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

On this episode of RunThrough presents 'Gone Running' we have Dr. Emily Jevons.Emily, an accomplished triathlete herself, is also an incredibly passionate Nutritionist and Mum who through her work as a lecturer, as well as working with athletes and sharing on social media looks to expel many of the false narratives in the nutritional space.In this conversation Ben and Emily talk about many of those false narratives, and what the main things you should be focusing on when it comes to nutrition. How she hopes in the future for the term 'Nutritionist' to be protected - just like 'Dietitian' already is - and why sometimes even when your life, revolves around training, giving yourself a break can be such an important thing. Whether that's due to things like pregnancy or just navigating complex life events.Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.