Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton

What if the version of yourself you're most afraid of is the one you never actually have to become?In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Hobson, a former headteacher who didn't take up running until she was well into her sixties, and has since completed over 125 marathons across all seven continents, becoming a Guinness World Record holder along the way.We talk about the "black hole" she felt she was staring into at retirement, the sentence from her mother-in-law that shaped her whole career, and how an injury led her to discover powerlifting, where she can now deadlift one and a half times her bodyweight.We also get into her unexpected second act as a digital creator in her seventies, why some of her posts have reached millions of views, and what she'd say to anyone who feels like life has narrowed rather than opened up.Whether you're approaching retirement, feeling stuck, or just want to know what's really possible later in life, this one is for you.To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review. To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Receive my free guide that helps you see the ground differently, discover where it could become part of your everyday life again, to keep you mobile now and capable later. Click Here

As we come to the end of the year, this solo episode is a moment to both reflect and look forward.I’m sharing my perspective on why celebrating small wins matters just as much as big milestones, how our relationship with movement and trust in our bodies shapes how we experience life, and why self-kindness and realistic intentions create more sustainable change than pressure-filled resolutions.It’s a reflective conversation about tuning in, appreciating what the human body can do, and moving into the new year with curiosity, compassion, and hope.Whether the festive season feels joyful, complicated, or somewhere in between, this episode is an invitation to keep moving in ways that support you; physically, mentally, and emotionally.Work with me in 2026If the way I coach and integrate movement resonates with you, there are a few ways you can work with me in 2026 to bring more everyday movement into your life.Everyday Minis offers short, practical movement breaks you can slot into daily life and is ideal if you want consistency without overwhelm.For more information please click hereHappier Hips in 5 Steps is a gentle, self-paced mini course designed to help you build stronger, more mobile hips through everyday movement, without forcing, fixing, or overdoing it.For more information please click hereReclaim Everyday Ease, my signature live programme, begins on 19 January and is designed to help you build confidence, capability, and sustainable movement habits that support you for life. If you’d like to be the first to hear when doors open and receive an early-bird discount, you can join the waiting list, but please note that spaces are limited.For more information please click hereYou can also explore everything I offer, including my new website and refreshed Reclaim Movement branding, via the links in the show notes.For the full show notes, visit:⁠⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠⁠Stay connectedIf you enjoy the podcast, I’d be grateful if you could leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify as it helps the show reach more people who may benefit from this perspective on movement.And if there’s someone you think would make a great guest on the podcast next year, I’m always open to suggestions, please do feel free to get in touch.Thank you so much for listening, and for being part of the Make Movement Matter and Reclaim Movement community.Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠

For years, Cara Cunniff ran ultra-marathons, Ironman races, and even six days across the Sahara desert, and still couldn't see herself as an athlete.In this honest conversation, we explore:• why so many of us feel “not good enough” even when we’re doing extraordinary things• the pressure of comparison, to others and our past selves• how identity shifts when injury, ageing or life changes• why movement means far more than performance• what self-belief actually looks like in real lifeThis episode is for anyone who moves, trains, walks, or simply tries, but still struggles to see themselves as capable.It’s a reminder that you don’t need a medal to be a ‘mover’, you just need to appreciate yourself for keeping moving forward.Listen now, and share with someone who needs encouragement today.To find out more about today's guest and for the full show notes, visit:⁠The Make Movement Matter Podcast⁠If you enjoy this podcast, please press Follow and Rate and Review. To support the show and help me to keep making the podcast, please contribute by ⁠Buying Me a Coffee...or Tea! Connect with your host, Wendy, founder of Reclaim Movement, on:⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠Start to ⁠‘Move more naturally to live better’ with Wendy’s self-paced 5-Day Introductory Online Course by clicking here.