#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!

Send us Fan MailIn an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum MileageKey Moments:Nick shares how running literally saved his life during a period of severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Running gave him a purpose and outlet when he desperately needed it.Nick talks about his wife Alyson's stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how they are trying to live life to the fullest, despite the challenges. Running continues to provide an important mental health outlet for Nick.We learn how Nick went from being a running "geek" and improving his own race times, to deciding to become a running coach and start Maximum Mileage. He saw a need for better communication and service from coaches.Best Quotes:"Suicide is just such a selfish act. I think that's certainly the way I look at it now.""If you can't look after yourself, you can't look after your family.""I run for mind, my ass just follows." - On why he runs primarily for his mental health."Not all heroes wear capes, some wear running trainers."Right, that's us done. If that was useful… share it. Stick it in your club WhatsApp, send it to that mate who's always getting injured three weeks before race day. You know the one ;)If you want to go deeper on any of this, Nick puts out videos every week on YouTube, and the entire team of coaches are sharing helpful tips on their instagram channels... links below. And if you're thinking you actually need a proper plan and someone in your corner… we've got Guided Coaching from 97 quid a month, right up to full one-to-one coaching with the coach of your choice. Either way, maximummileagecoaching.com is where you want to be.See you on the next one.To work with us - https://join.maximummileagecoaching.com/home-page-9835Nick's YT - youtube.com/channel/UCgdIPeN3bF7I7-tcspyFbVg/Faye's IG - https://www.instagram.com/fayejohnsoncoaching/Rachael's IG - https://www.instagram.com/rachforthelongrun/Hannah's IG - https://www.instagram.com/coach_hannah_witt/Matt's IG - https://www.instagram.com/ultracoachmatt/