#282: Athlete & Coach: Josh Proper and Simon Connaughton on Running, Trust and Transformation

From challenging beginnings to conquering mountains: Josh Proper's story will move you!Meet Josh Proper, an extraordinary athlete from InnerFight Endurance Ireland. His journey of recovery from addiction is deeply intertwined with the power of running and the unwavering trust he's built with his coach, Simon Connaughton. We explore how Josh embraced a new path, transforming from a non-runner to an endurance athlete pushing limits. This isn't just about fitness; it's a profound story of resilience and finding purpose through sport.Ready to be inspired? What does personal transformation mean to you? Share your thoughts below! 👇#Running #Trust #Transformation #InnerFightEndurance #EnduranceRunning #Inspiration #FitnessJourney #InnerFightPodcast #Podcast

No set route. No closed roads. No warning.This is how Unsanctioned Athletics is changing the game in the UK.What started as a 30-runner pilot in Nottingham is now a full-blown racing movement across London, Liverpool and beyond—powered by chaos, strategy, and adrenaline.Co-founder Luke Myers shares how they’re flipping the script on road racing, building a community of urban athletes, and attracting brands like On Running and Salomon.If you’ve ever trained hard just to follow a boring route… this one’s for you.

Want to escape the pavements and hit the trails this summer? Coach Rob shares his top 10 tips for Trail Running for Beginners – from choosing the right shoes to staying safe in nature. Whether you’re a road runner looking for a change of scenery or brand new to running, this is your go-to guide.

In this episode of the IFE podcast, Dan sits down with our High Performance Coach, Kas, to explore his marathon journey and how he overcame plateaus in both his training and recovery from injuries. Discussion on the mental resilience needed to push through tough times and how to elevate your marathon performance. If you’re struggling to break through a training barrier or coming back from an injury, this episode is filled with insights to help you reach that next level.

Training in the summer is hard but you can keep the rewards! In this weeks show we go through the benefits of outdoor training through the summer, getting your your electrolytes right and the 'do's and donts' for summer success!

In episode 277 of the InnerFight endurance podcast, we recap Into the Darkness (ITD), which took place recently in Dubai. For those who don’t know what ITD is, it’s an annual event created for coaches and the InnerFight community, where participants take on 50 km cycling, 50 km running, and finally another 50 km cycling.Besides that, we sit down with Sybrand de Waal (AB) to talk about how he approached recovery after knee surgery.

It’s not just about muscles. Your mind needs training too.Resilience in endurance sports it’s the real engine behind your ability to keep going when it hurts. From marathons to CrossFit workouts, mental strength is what separates showing up from giving up.In this episode, we explore the science behind resilience in endurance sports — and how training your brain can be your biggest performance boost.Tag a training mate who needs to hear this!

Our InnerFight Endurance Ireland crew took on one of the UK’s most iconic ultra races across 25K, 50K, and 100K distances – all in the stunning (and brutally steep) Welsh mountains.With UTMB points on the line and legends like Jon Albon in the elite field, the stakes were high – but so was the energy. From training on treadmills and Sugarloaf peaks to navigating freezing mornings and quad-shredding descents, our team showed what real preparation looks like.

What do Boston, and Camino 100k have in common? Our coaches were in the thick of it — and they’re sharing everything.From iconic streets in the US to the trails of the UK, in episode 274 of the Endurance podcast, we cover:9 + 3 bonus questionsBoston Marathon with Coach Dan BagleyCamino 100K Ultra with Coach Rob JonesTag your training partner – this one's worth a listen!

The 2025 Two Oceans Marathon is a challenge that tests your training, mindset, and strategy.Coach Steph Humphrey led the InnerFight Endurance crew into this iconic road ultra. From prepping on Dubai’s hills to managing heat, elevation, and pressure, it was a deep dive into what it takes to show up strong, physically and mentally.No rigid pacing, just smart strategy.No solo effort, just full community energy.No regrets, just lessons in endurance.