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Run Free

by Chris Phillips & Eddy Cooper

Podcast with Chris Phillips and Eddy Cooper focusing on mental health and the positive impact that sport can have.

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Episodes

  1. Highs and lows ft Finley Tapp

    Fin Tapp on life as a young professional footballer and bouncing back to win Love Island.

  2. Going the distance ft Andy Baddeley

    Two time Olympian Andy Baddeley talks to us about his career, his mental health battles and a unique world record he still holds!

  3. Turning tables ft Liam Pitchford

    Team GB table-tennis star Liam Pitchford is our latest guest and it's well worth a listen

  4. Breaking boundaries ft. Kate Cross

    In mental health awareness week we are back with another brilliant episode, this time with England cricketer Kate Cross. Kate has spoken openly about her own battles with anxiety and depression and continues to be an inspiration on and off the pitch. Her bubbly personality makes this a great listen.

  5. Hurdling depression ft Jack Green

    A double Olympian, Jack Green has been forced to overcome many hurdles both on and off the track. His own career was affected by his mental health but he is now using those experiences to help others with their own issues.

  6. Talking and Walking ft. Tom Bosworth

    A fascinating chat with double Olympian and superstar walker Tom Bosworth. One not to be missed.

  7. Sporting Minds ft Callum Lea

    Callum Lea came through his own mental health issues to start up a charity which is now helping many other young athletes experiencing their own problems. Here's why and how he did it.

  8. Mind Over Batter ft. Graeme Fowler

    Our latest episode sees former England cricketer Graeme Fowler talking about his own mental health scale, playing his whole Test career with a broken neck and why it is time to worry when he organises his towels!

  9. Hitting Back ft. Leon Mckenzie

    Our seventh episode sees Chris chat to ex Premier League footballer and pro boxer Leon Mckenzie about his battles, his career high and lows, and what made him get in the ring. After getting in the ring himself to workout with Leon, Chris chats to Leon about an array of issues.

  10. Left to the Wolves ft. Jamie O Hara

    On this episode, Chris and Eddy chat to former Premier League and Championship midfielder Jamie O Hara. Having played alongside and against some of the world's best, including Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Steven Gerrard, Jamie goes into detail about his career and how he is adjusting to life as a...

  11. Out On The Wing ft. Michael Kightly

    We are back! Chris and Eddy return with episode five featuring former Premier League and championship winger Michael Kightly. Discussing his career highs and lows, alongside some very honest opinions on the state of support at the top level of football then and now; this episode really gives an...

  12. Back On Track ft. Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes

    Chris & Eddy are back again, this time with middle distance legend Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes as she discusses her openness on her personal struggles, the Kelly Holmes foundation, going back into coaching and winning double Olympic gold in Athens.

  13. Cycle Of Life ft. Callum Skinner

    The third installment of the RunFree podcast sees Chris and Eddy joined by gold and silver medallist from the Rio Olympics, track cyclist Callum Skinner. In addition to discussing retirement aged just 27, the LGBTQ advocate talks about a variety of topics including speaking at the White House…

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  14. Medalling Through ft. Gail Emms MBE

    This week Chris and Eddy's guest is badminton doubles legend Gail Emms MBE. After an impressive career that saw her win five major championship golds, as well as an Olympic silver, Gail talks about her difficult retirement and how a lack of support severely hindered her transition away from the...

  15. Hurdling Through Life ft. Colin Jackson CBE

    The very first episode sees Chris and Eddy joined by British hurdling legend Colin Jackson CBE; a former 110metre world record holder and recipient of 25 major championship medals (including an Olympic silver, two World Championship golds and four European golds), as they discuss the highs and…

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  16. Introductory Episode

    This is the RunFree Official podcast, combining tough, but important conversations surrounding mental health with fun sporting content from ourselves and special guests. Brought to you by 'Stateside Shirts' & 'MSPFX'

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Podcast with Chris Phillips and Eddy Cooper focusing on mental health and the positive impact that sport can have.

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Chris Phillips & Eddy Cooper

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Podcast with Chris Phillips and Eddy Cooper focusing on mental health and the positive impact that sport can have.

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