About this episode

Pete Hooper discusses choosing the right running shoes and the benefits of running for mental health and social connections.

Marathon runner Pete Hooper who’s managed Up and Running for nearly two decades talks us through the key points of choosing a good shoe, why running is an opportunity for social connection and the mental health benefits. For more in-depth feature interviews like this please visit and subscribe to the Sport and Life website: https://sportandlife.co.uk ************* Chief Sponsor: Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham: https://stores.bang-olufsen.com/en/united-kingdom/cheltenham/unit-15-the-courtyard-montpellier-street For 30% off Cytoplan supplements for your first purchase at https://www.cytoplan.co.uk and a 10% discount ongoing: Check out the intro to the podcast.

People in this episode

Host: Teddy Draper

Guest: Pete Hooper

Topics covered

• running shoes
• mental health
• social connection
• marathon running
• fitness advice

Keywords

• running
• shoes
• marathon
• mental health
• social connection
• fitness
• Up and Running

Sponsors

Bang & Olufsen Cheltenham, Cytoplan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Up and Running

Books & works: Sport and Life

Places: Cheltenham, Montpellier Street, United Kingdom

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