Run Free
Run Free
Chris Phillips & Eddy Cooper
Podcast with Chris Phillips and Eddy Cooper focusing on mental health and the positive impact that sport can have.
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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
May 15, 2021
30 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Mar 24, 2021
37 min
Talking and Walking ft. Tom Bosworth
A fascinating chat with double Olympian and superstar walker Tom Bosworth. One not to be missed.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Feb 24, 2021
29 min
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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Jan 25, 2021
25 min
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!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Jan 14, 2021
29 min
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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Nov 21, 2020
16 min
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 manager at non-league Billericay Town. A really in depth look at how Premier League football can affect mental health and how Jamie is doing more at Billericay to help those that may be struggling within the club. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Sep 10, 2020
15 min
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 in-depth look at how difficult it can be for youngsters that are pushed into the limelight from early on in their careers.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Sep 2, 2020
37 min
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Jul 17, 2020
32 min
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, his two new businesses, the lack of emotional support available for top athletes, and distancing himself from competing.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/runfreeofficial/message
Jul 3, 2020
34 min
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