Mapps Podcast

In this weeks Episode Ric discusses the fundamentals to choosing the right trainer for you.

Diane is one of Britain’s most successful 800m runners, winning Gold in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. She has also competed in four Olympic Games, was unbeaten for six consecutive seasons over her specialist distance, won six Amateur Athletic Association of England titles and is both the former British and Commonwealth Record Holder.
Since retiring from athletics she has dedicated herself to a number of great causes and 2010 Diane established the Diane Modahl Sports Foundation (DMSF) a registered charity. It champions undiscovered talent and brings high quality athletics coaching and mentoring opportunities to both able-bodied and disabled young people, particularly those living in some of the poorest areas across the UK.
Diane is also a published author, highly sought after keynote speaker, and a BBC TV presenter.

Episode 16 is with Performance Coach Gary James. After serving 17 years in the Special Air Service Gary's story is both unique and fascinating. Tune in to hear all about Gary's experiences, and how he uses them to coach people from general population to elite level athletes to improve all aspects of their performance

Lance Corporal Stephen Burns served in the SBS for over 10 years and was awarded a Military Cross for his bravery in taking on Taliban gunmen to give the medical team time to rescue a wounded colleague.

In this episode Ric talks to former British Army officer, fitness business owner and extreme sport coach Ben Plenge about his personal journey, military life and how that shaped his performance, and how he was able to create a business where he was paid to travel the world (for a while anyway!).