#248 Jeff Brazier: Pro Footballer turned TV Personality on Running, Meditation and Save Our Soles

In this Any Given Runday podcast episode, we welcome Jeff Brazier (@jeffbrazier on Instagram), a former professional footballer turned TV presenter who has appeared on shows such as I'm a Celebrity, Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and Celebrity Race Across The World. He is also a very active father, a life coach, and a football coach. Jeff shares his diverse experiences, from professional football to his love of running, the importance of staying active, and his involvement in the Save Our Souls (@saveoursoleshq on Instagram) community, which aims to destigmatise foot health for runners. Jeff provides valuable insights on mental resilience, the benefits of meditative practices, and the significance of proper foot care. 04:30 Introduction to Jeff Fraser05:40 Jeff's Early Sports Journey06:28 Transition from Football to Running07:01 Staying Active and Motivated14:21 The Importance of Balance and Meditation20:40 Challenges of Modern Technology25:41 Daily Routines and Flexibility30:17 The Mental Challenge of SAS Training31:22 Facing Personal Flaws and Competitiveness33:43 Reflections on Competitiveness and Missed Opportunities37:43 The Importance of Foot Health39:16 Innovations in Footwear and Foot Care43:54 The Benefits of Earthing and Grounding51:05 Future of Save Our Soles and Personal Goals52:59 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsALTAR Speed Dust is engineered to keep fuel in your tank so you can go faster, farther and longer than ever before. Use the code AGR15 to get 15% off at checkout (excludes bundles).altarfuel.com The Sports Recovery Kit is everything you need after training, matches, gym sessions and long active days. The full routine, ready to goShop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.