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Andrea McLean

RunPod

Global

Running, Health & Fitness, Sports

4.81.1K Ratings

🗓️ 29 October 2021

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author, presenter, former Loose Woman and runner, Andrea McLean. Andrea has run in the past but after years without it, recently decided to give it another go and so embarked on the Couch to 5k programme. She explains how it’s been a revelation, giving her a rare opportunity to have some time to herself. This episode is a joy, hearing how the enjoyment someone gets when discovering running and truly appreciating the benefits. If you’re thinking of stepping out in trainers for your first jog, this episode will truly inspire you. And if you’re someone who’s got a ton of miles ticked off, this episode will absolutely remind you of the joy and the feelgood of something as simple as running. A brilliant, motivating listen. Enjoy.

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0:00.0

Hello there, welcome to Run Pod, the Run Club of the podcast world.

0:07.9

I'm Jenny Falconer here to keep you company, perhaps whilst you run.

0:11.9

And by the way, over the last year, there have been many, many new runners who have joined

0:16.7

the Run Pod Run Club.

0:18.3

It is an exciting time.

0:19.8

You'll experience a whole new range of emotions

0:22.5

for doing something so simple yet so rewarding.

0:26.6

And if you've been running for a long time,

0:28.3

then you may well remember how it feels to start.

0:31.5

We all had to start at some point.

0:33.5

So today, to celebrate the fact that she has started running, it is a friend of mine.

0:39.4

Someone, gosh, I've known for over 20 years.

0:42.4

She's a presenter, a multiple bestselling author, and also the founder of this girl is on fire,

0:48.8

which she's described kind of like a gym for the mind because she helps women change their mindset and feel empowered.

0:55.5

She's just started running. It's Andrea McLean. Hello there. Hello. So nice to finally get you,

1:02.1

to convince you to come on run post. I know. Well, that's because you're a faster runner than me.

1:06.8

You caught me. I know. So basically, I have wanted Andrea to come on before, but she's like, no, I'm not

1:13.8

really a runner.

1:14.4

And then I saw an Instagram post and she put a picture of her running and I was like, that is

1:19.3

it.

1:20.2

You literally pounced.

1:21.7

It was really funny.

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