We warmly welcome Gemma Applegarth founder of Active Mindfulness back to the 2025 Bristol Running Show. Gemma writes: “I am a psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist and mindfulness teacher. This has enabled me to express a passion for getting people moving, meditating and enjoying the moment. I teach within the NHS and privately for people of all abilities, backgrounds, shapes and […]
We welcome Pure Health founded by Ben Sayer to this year’s Bristol Running Show. Ben qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in 2015 with a Masters in Osteopathy (M.Ost) and has experience in several multidisciplinary clinics across the UK, winning the practice of the year award in 2018. Ben’s modern outlook on healthcare drives him to provide a tailored […]
FreeForm Functional Training is run by Niall Newport, a movement specialist. Niall incorporates strength and flexibility training for injury prevention, pain-free movement and sports rehabilitation as well. This focus also helps people keep away from injury and continue to do the things they love without the tedious prehab and rehab exercises! His passion is driven from his own love of […]
Claire Smith, also known as “Brutal Claire,” is an ultra-endurance athlete who has completed several extreme challenges, including the Double Deca Triathlon. Claire has also completed the JOGLE, running unsupported from John O’Groats to Land’s End. She is the founder of Brutal Events, which organizes ultra-triathlons. In 2021 Claire published her first book, Becoming Brutal followed by a book about […]
Hi, I’m Tamara – The MindFuelBody Coach. I’m a UESCA certified ultra run coach, personal trainer, nutritionist and accredited hypnotherapist with over 5 years of experience in the field. I’m also a qualified hypnotherapist and use the power of visualisation as an integral part of my training programms. As a passionate plant-based ultra trail runner myself, I specialise in empowering […]
We welcome author Sarah Woodley-Williams to Bristol following a fascinating talk at the Cardiff Running Show in 2024. Sarah has produced a humorous, illustrated book designed to bring a smile to the face of the injured runner. If you love running, succumbing to an injury will likely not come easily to you. Yet injury is a part of life which […]
