S5 Eps 15 Young Hearts, Run Free - Pennine Way Unpacked with Dr Nicki Lygo - 3 June 2022

This week we were super duper chuffed to catch up with Dr Nicki Lygo. Nicki has played a huge part in some massive FKT attempts in the UK over the last few years. Most notably crewing for Damian Hall and John Kelly on their Pennine Way record breaking ding-dong.

Nicki brings a wonderful insight into what it takes for the athlete to give themselves the best chance possible of breaking a FKT. These mega-record attempts take a whole heap of planning, logistics and a cast of super-heroes behind the scenes.

We delve into some of the pitfalls that endanger endurance feats, not only in running but any sport. Hyponatremia, caused by drinking too much and diluting the salts in your system, Nicki enlightens us into how this serious ailment can be spotted and combated. Just what do we put our bodies through to achieve new running highs?

Most of us will tolerate feeling pretty low on runs, it's part of the ups and downs, some even say it's part of their why. What about if you're crewing and you're trying to make sure the athlete gets their goal AND stays safe, where's that balance?

Gladly though most problems are solvable. Nicki goes into detail of how we can figure out our own best approach. Both for avoiding medical issues in the first place and what steps we can take to stop our day(s) unravelling.

John and Steven are even treated to a glimpse of what Damian and John have on their nutrition menu plans. From pizza stacks via donuts all the way to 'Ultra Slop', stay tuned for the ingredients to that priceless concoction! Oh, and if you've never considered the need to carry a stock cube in your pack think again, it could just be your saviour.

This insanely interesting episode with the fabulously engaging Nicki gives a much different angle than our norm, you'll be entertained with the chat and educated with the content. Now, come on in and learn a thing or two from Nicki Lygo.

Catch Nicki on her twitter where she provides some amazing coverage on her crewing plus much much more HERE

Contribute to Nicki's ongoing fundraising attempts in aid of End Duchenne HERE