#231 Training for Performance in your 40s with Laura Shanks
Release Date: 01/30/2025
#259 A Strong Woman with Andrea Thompson
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined from Woodbridge, Suffolk by Andrea Thompson; 2018 Worlds Strongest Woman, 2023 Worlds Strongest Masters & 4 x Britains Strongest Woman (2016-2019). Andrea is also one of the stars of the documentary ‘A Strong Woman - The truth behind the world’s strongest women’ alongside former Health Oddity guests Lucy Underdown & Chloe Brennan. We discuss Andrea’s life, training, being one of the pioneers of UK Strongwoman & finding one’s true identity through personal struggle both mentally & physically.
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#258 The Magic Of Walking
Health Oddity Podcast
In this breather episode Pete & James reflect on the last 6 weeks of guests & debrief after the Unique Results Walking Weekend in Bath, Somerset joined forces with Walk Bath & Walking Solves. We discuss walking & the simple but profound difference it can make in people’s lives (& how it ‘fixed’ James’ plantar fasciitis!) UK’s Strongest Man finals are also discussed & the wisdom & lessons we have taken & applied from our recent run of guests.
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#257 How To Finally Enjoy Running with Samuel Stow
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined all the way from The Sunny Coast, Australia by Sam Stow a movement specialist focused on technique, efficiency & injury-free running. We discuss Sam’s approach to helping everyday people find joy & ease in running including ‘The Functional Step’ & ‘POP! Running’. We talk about the importance of training (& using) the GO muscles rather than the SHOW muscles, drills to help you find your glutes & the benefits & potential drawbacks of barefoot running. We also hear about Sam’s experience of running 100 miles while wearing a 10kg weighted vest -...
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#256 Feet Matter More Than You Think with Jack Kirby
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined for the first (but not the last) time by Jack Kirby from Essex Podiatry Clinics to talk all things feet, ankles & lower limbs. We discuss the complex natural engineering of the foot, what a healthy foot looks like, how to strengthen your feet, how to care for your feet, how to prevent common foot injuries & problems & why an expensive pair of running shoes or arch supports may NOT be the answer. This was a fun, lively & interesting conversation about something most of us give very little thought to - our points of contact to the ground beneath us.
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#255 Stonelifting, The Gathering & Connection Through Strength with Stevie Shanks
Health Oddity Podcast
We welcome back the endlessly energetic Stevie Shanks to the podcast as he finalises the preparation for the 9th running of ‘The Gathering’ Donald Dinnie Day in Potarch, Scotland on Sunday 3rd August. We discuss what is in store & look forward to both Pete & James being there this year as well as some ‘behind the scenes’ news & insider secrets. We also discuss the recent meeting of ‘friend of the show’ Sven Rieger with Stevie & his Father Jack. A powerful example of a love of strength forging connection & friendships around the world.
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#254 Dealing with Common Training Injuries with Dave Adkins
Health Oddity Podcast
We welcome back Dave Adkins from Principle Physiotherapy to the podcast for a fun & informative episode where we discuss 4 common training related injuries; Lower back pain, plantar fasciitis, knee pain & tennis/golfers elbow. Dave talks about causes, symptoms, management & rehab of each condition in an episode that probably has something applicable for everyone (unfortunately).
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#253 True Grit with Jonny Skinner
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined by Jonny Skinner AKA @rockstardaduk - 11 x Kettlebell Sport World Champion, 1 x Team Relay World Champion & 1 x European Champion as well as father & musician. We discuss grassroots Kettlebell Sport. The wide variety of disciplines & avenues open to athletes now. The importance of focus, discipline & going ‘all in’ if you want to truly excel at an event or pursuit & Jonny’s upcoming Guinness World Record attempt at 24hrs lifting with a 24kg Kettlebell. Also, how it was actually his mum who got him involved in Kettlebell lifting! You will be inspired -...
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#252 Athletic Movement with Ben Glasscock
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined from Hampshire, England by Ben Glasscock AKA - The Notorious BLG (to some of his friends at least). Ben is an online & in-person Strength Coach at ‘Athlete Movement’ & a rising star in the world of Strongman. He recently came 5th at Britains Strongest Man & over the next few weeks will be competing at Giants Live shows in the iconic & historic Royal Albert Hall in London & at Englands Strongest Man in York. We discuss Ben’s background in Rugby & Powerlifting & how he made the transition over to Strongman. We also discuss the power of consistency,...
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#251 Rings, Stones & Sandbags
Health Oddity Podcast
In this breather episode Peter & James discuss what they’ve taken away from recent episodes & what they’ve been working on themselves & with their clients. The Rogue Stoneland documentary, the upcoming Stones 2 film, lifting Sandbags with Terry Hollands & Pete’s new biometric tracking ring (as recommended by Dr Nancy Allen in Episode 249) are all covered, as well as the upcoming Health Oddity/Unique Results/Walking Solves walking weekend in Bath & Pete & James’ trip up to Scotland for The Gathering.
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#250 Performance to Longevity with Dan John
Health Oddity Podcast
We are joined for the 11th time on our 250th Episode by long time ‘friend of the show’ Dan John from Utah, USA. Dan is one of the most experienced & widely respected Strength Coaches & Strength Authors in the world & in this very personal episode he shares his own journey from Discus Thrower, Olympic Weightlifter & Highland Games athlete to grandfather approaching 70. He talks about his change of focus, his body re-composition lessons, mobility practises & practical tips to ageing around sleep & nutrition - all delivered with his trademark warmth & wit. A must...
info_outlineWe are joined by Laura Shanks, career woman, mother of 2 & a rapidly improving & rising HYROX athlete.
Laura talks about her early experiences of exercise & training & the overriding focus on weight loss, weight control & staying slim. In her mid 40s Laura is now a HYROX athlete who podiums at events & is chasing her first race win.
We discus discipline, scheduling training, a performance mindset, eating to fuel an athletes lifestyle & the balance of sacrifice & reward when chasing performance goals - as a regular person vs a full time athlete.
An interesting, insightful & inspiring conversation that we can all take something from.