Episode 6 - Mark West, recovering through helping others, and postal teabags

Tim & Jess are joined by Julia Lowis, Run Talk Run South London leader and regular at RTR Brixton for a chat on running, mental health and how we can make running more accessible for our community

Ellie, Jess & Josh jump on the pod this week to discuss England's first week back running together, we preview the 'Rainbow Run' a community ultra that is fully inclusive and for all abilities, plus very fitting we flashback to July when Josh joined Derrick on a 110km Ultra, running the entirety of London's Central Tube Line.  The Rainbow Run - Link to entry https://ultra-x.co/the-rainbow-run/  

Great news, the pod is returning to your ears this winter. Jess and Josh are joined by Tim and Ellie who will be new regular voices, bringing you guests, stories and all the on goings in the RTR bubble.. (or should I say bauble) 

BrainGains Blog - https://www.instagram.com/braingains.blog/with thanks to Voices of Run Talk Run - Rosie (Gateshead) Support Run Talk Run - https://www.runtalkrun.com/rtr-support 

PART 1 Become a run talk run supporter - https://www.runtalkrun.com/rtr-supportPART 2Jonathan Dick - Instagram (@CoachJCD)The Adonis Complex - find the book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adonis-Complex-Identify-Prevent-Obsession/dp/068486911X (or independent book stores if you can! PART 3Ragnar Relay - To be a part of it, email Julia ([email protected])Set you and your crew challenges - https://www.challengehound.com 

Leah Fraser (Goodlife Paddle Company) - https://www.goodlifepaddle.comInstagram: @Goodlifepaddleco Become a Run Talk Run Supporter - https://www.runtalkrun.com/rtr-support

Nick Kershaw - @njkershaw Impact Marathon - @ImpactMarathonNick's Book - Factfullness by Hans Rosling How you can subscribe to RunTalkRun for just £4 a month. https://www.runtalkrun.com/rtr-support Cocktail Recipe'sNick - Old Fashioned - 60ml Whisky, 2tsp Sugar Syrup, 2 dashes Angostura Bitters, Splash of Water/tonic water, stir and pour over ice. Garnish with orange peel. If you don't have Angostura Bitters, it can be made from 2tsp vodka, pinch of cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, cloves, prunes and thinly diced orange, mix and strain. If it tastes absolutely terrible, then you know you've made good angostura bitters.Josh - Dark & Stormy (Dark Caribbean Rum, Ginger Ale,  Squeeze of Lime on Ice) Jess - Mocktail (Fanta fruit twist, frozen berries with ice....)  

Jess & Josh are joined by the wonderful Danny Kazandis for a slightly different pod this week. We talk social media, the pressures of posting and the effect it has on others. We also chat revised resolutions, RunTalkMums, and how often you should wash your hair....

Our Guest - Mark West (@Run4MH)The Runners - The Vimeo Film Josh Spoke AboutMens Health Issue on Mental health - https://www.menshealth.com/uk/mental-strength/a32302809/ant-middleton-mens-health/Chris Charity page for Lockdown LEJOG cycle page - (@czair_runs)  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chrislockdown-lejog**STOP PRESS - BUTTERMERE IS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT**

This week Josh & Jess are joined by Jane Vongvorachoti, Olympic marathon runner, 11 x national record holder, coach and wonderful individual. We talk depression, training for Rio and some of the other ways to look after your mental health besides exercising. Jane Vongvorachoti (@Janeruns4life)  - https://janeruns4life.comRachel's Blog on Journalling -  https://www.runtalkrun.com/mental-health-running-blog/how-journaling-can-help-you