Is the fitness world over-optimising itself into the ground? This week I'm joined by runfluencer Jenny Mannion to unpack the Stephen Bartlett wine controversy and what it says about obsessive health tracking in running and wider fitness culture. Plus — Jenny opens up about her 100km ultra DNF which led to her visiting A&E... Jenny also explains plans to build the next 'parkrun' but female only!
Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/jennyyyy_fit/
Calum: https://www.instagram.com/calumgoddard/
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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:14 - Jenny's Content Journey & Going Viral
00:06:41 - Early Running Content & TikTok Growth
00:10:33 - Becoming a Lululemon Ambassador
00:16:41 - Brand Deal Advice for Creators
00:18:48 - London to Brighton 100K Training
00:26:41 - Race Day in 30°C Heat
00:33:21 - Medical Emergency & DNF at 60K
00:38:00 - DNF Recovery & Mindset Reset
00:45:41 - Steven Bartlett & the Over-Optimisation Debate
00:47:21 - Alcohol, Balance & Gen Z Sobriety Trends
00:55:12 - How Runners and Stunners Was Born
01:04:04 - Scaling a Female Run Club Across the UK
01:17:44 - Future Plans: Races, Investment & Expansion
01:18:51 - Outro
