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Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast

Lucinda Livingstone

Hey! I’m Lucinda (they/them), and welcome to Small Gains—the inclusive strength and running podcast where we celebrate progress over perfection and chase intentional, incremental gains in our strength and running.Here, we believe small, consistent steps lead to big transformations—in our training, lifestyle, and overall well-being.I’m here to bring the alternative and LGBTQIA+ communities accessible fitness advice and guidance for ALL bodies.You’ll find me sharing evidence-based tips and insights on

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36:14

E76: Running Shoe Deep Dive with Good Time Craig -...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Welcome back gang. In part two of this yap with Craig from Good Time Running Club and Up & Running, Edinburgh. We dive into the costs of running shoes, the importance of shoe fits, the benefits of shoe rotations, and whether carbon plated shoes are worth the investment.Craig also shares insights on common running shoe myths, tips for runners in larger bodies, and how to assess if a shoe needs replacement. Tune in to learn all about picking the right running shoe for your needs and budget!00:32

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36:01

E75: Running Shoe Deep Dive with Good Time Craig -...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/09/26

All About Running Shoes - no rubbish or fluff or sponsors. Just honest advice and yapping!In this episode, we delve into the world of running shoes with Craig, an expert from Good Time Running Club and Up & Running store in Edinburgh. We discuss the nuances of choosing the right running shoe, including understanding gait analysis, selecting the proper size, and differentiating between road and trail shoes.Craig shares insights on shoe rotations, the impact of carbon plates, and busts common

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31:06

E74: How to Hunker Down After Illness and Poor...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/08/29

Small Gains fam we are back!I've been on a little Small Gains hiatus, but I'm back with lots to share.August was wild with our first in-person Fuzz Culture Club lifting event. It was an emotional, joyful experience with clients from across the globe uniting and smashing their lifting goals.I've also been battling a nasty bout of tonsillitis, and it's thrown a wrench in my half marathon and deadlift competition training, but we are locking in! In this episode, I delve into sensible hunkering down to

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49:04

E73: The Ethics of Yoga, Mixed Movement, Self Worth...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/07/25

In this episode, I chat with Olive (@yogawitholive) about their journey from growing up playing sports in Dubai to inclusive yoga and mixed movement.We discuss their training style, how they discovered yoga, how they strive to practice it ethically, ED recovery, overtraining, making fitness spaces more inclusive, and we even had time to rave about the new Turnstile album.Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6Find me on instagram hereFind Olive on

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31:21

E72: Mastering Autoregulation: Prevent Burnout,...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/07/11

We’re diving deep into the world of autoregulation in training today, and I reckon it’s the missing piece that SO many folk have been searching for when it comes to consistency and longevity in their training life.In this episode, we’ll explore what autoregulation is, all the amazing benefits it brings to our training, and how we can put it into practice. We’ll also discuss the potential challenges and special considerations for folks with chronic pain, injury, disability, or neurodiversity.You’ll

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25:21

E71: It’s Well Hot m8! – How To Train When the...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/06/20

The British summer has arrived, and it’s HOT and SWEATY and HUMID and HOT.Whether you’re melting in your gym warehouse, swallowing flies on your run, or trying to stuff sun cream into your one tiny pocket in your shorts — this episode is for you.I asked the FCC and Superhuman community what really grinds their gears about training in the heat and what actually helps. From cold showers and shady runs to confidence wobbles and sweaty fringe problems, it’s all here.If you’re trying to keep up your

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14:43

E70: Ferocious Gains from Easy Runs — Nail Your...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/06/06

Are you running too fast to get better?This week, we're talking about the power of easy running and how mastering your conversation pace can lead so improved endurance, recovery, and injury prevention. 🎙️ In this episode:What conversation pace actually means (and how to test it)Why easy runs are essential for aerobic fitnessHow slowing down helps you run longer, recover faster, and train consistentlyWhy beginners and returning runners should embrace the slow milesTips to make your easy runs truly

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43:01

E69: Hybrid Training Life Hacks: The Unsexy Stuff...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Being a functioning human adult is tough, especially when balancing training, wellness, nutrition, and sleep. In this episode, I get Talia back on to discuss the practical hacks we've picked up over years of training. From gym kit maintenance to running-specific tips, nutrition, and organization strategies, we share small, practical steps that reduce the barriers to entry and don’t involve plunging your face into a bowl of ice or rubbing a banana all over your body at 5am every day (unless that’s

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38:16

E68: From Injury To Marathon - The Big Debrief - Part 2

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/05/16

This week is part two of the big debrief on my journey from injury to marathon. I delve into navigating work, personal life, and the time commitment. I discuss the mistakes I made, what I did well, race day experience, and unexpected learnings. Balancing dual careers with training, managing ADHD, setting boundaries, and understanding the importance of rest. Join me for a real look into the marathon training process of a human that never felt like their body was ‘made’ to run. PS: Sign up for the

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37:05

E67: From Injury To Marathon: The Big Debrief - Part 1

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/05/09

In this episode, I walk you through having 4 separate unrelated injuries and building up to completing a full marathon within a 14 month timeline. Despite not ever being a ‘natural’ runner, I completed Manchester Marathon running continuously and pain free, which felt like a huge triumph after months of set backs and bad luck. I discuss how my coach and myself worked together to adapt my training to my body’s needs, the importance of recovery, and the reality of marathon training not always being

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14:57

E66: You Probs Just Need To Go To Bed A Bit Earlier...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/04/11

In this episode, I share my lifelong struggles with sleep and how they impacted my life, especially as a touring musician. We dive into how prioritising sleep can improve our overall health and recovery, and I give you a bunch of my best tips for setting sleep routines and keeping them simple without compromising your social life. If you're struggling with sleep, to get enough of it, or to regulate it. This is your one. 15 minutes that will transform your sleep habits and overall well-being? Yes

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24:16

E65: Perfectionists Anonymous: 4 Rules to Defeat Your...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/03/28

I dive into the all-or-nothing mentality that often traps us in a vicious cycle and holds us back from making progress with our fitness and nutrition. Today I share four rules for ditching your own all or nothing monster for good so we can make steady progress with our fitness and nutrition goals. My brand new intro to Hybrid 12 Week Program is now here. Sign up and use the code ‘LETSGO’ for 50% off your first month! https://www.fuzzcultureclub.com/superhuman Link to submit a question or topic for

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17:15

E64: "But Am I Doing Enough?"—Letting Go of the Need...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/03/07

In this episode, I explore the feeling of ‘not doing enough’ in areas like fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing, often driven by social media and societal pressures. I discuss the pitfalls of comparing ourselves to others and the dangers of overwhelming ourselves with too many self-improvement activities simultaneously. We talk about how to choose what truly matters to us individually and avoid falling into the comparison and self-development traps, that cause us to think ‘Am I doing enough?’ when

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21:42

E63: Get Your Wellbeing Basics Nailed - Minus The...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Getting your wellbeing together can feel massively overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to! In this episode, I break down the absolute bare basics you need to feel good (without turning your life upside down). And show you how to define what your own basics are. We’re talking small, doable steps that actually make a difference—no guilt, no stress, no ‘you must wake up at 5 AM’ nonsense. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just need a little reset, I’ve got you. So take a breath, hit play, and

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65:08

E62: Should you train tired if it doesn't make your...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/02/07

This week I team up with Brighton’s best looking Squat aka Talia, an inspiring queer coach and Aussie Rules Football player from Brighton. We discuss the importance of balancing training and recovery, recognising when to push through fatigue, and when to take a necessary rest. We also touch on alternative gym options and the concept of deload weeks, as well as trusting your intuition and adapting your training routine to fit your own needs and goals. Not too shabby right? Link to submit a question

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18:26

E61 : Progressive Overload Explained So You Can...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/01/30

A bitesize episode from me today all about Progressive Overload. It's a term that get's thrown around a lot in gym culture, and we know we should be using it, but can someone just please explain it simply so we can crack on and get stronger and faster? Yes yes I can. Hope it helps! Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru6 Apply now for my Fast and Ferocious Hybrid Lift and Run Program, where we combine strength training and running to transform you

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24:28

E60: Holding Yourself to a Higher Standard Without...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/01/24

In this episode, I dive into how we can aspire to high standards in our hybrid training journeys without being overly harsh on ourselves. I break down a five-step process for training purposefully and adaptively, without overcommitting or succumbing to guilt, burnout or hustle culture. We can dream big with our fitness, but we also need to be kinder in our self-talk, and be compassionate with ourselves in the process. Link to submit a question or topic for future episode:

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18:15

E59: The Small Gains Mentality

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2025/01/17

The Cultivate podcast has now Become Small Gains! Today I get into why we're shaking things up, and what the 'Small Gains Mentality' means to me in my journey. Link to submit a question or topic for future episode: https://forms.gle/hot8uQmVMjjKLRru600:17 Why I'm Changing Things Up 02:44 What is the Small Gains Mentality 08:50 How Chasing Small Gains Built A Better Version of Me Apply now for my Fast and Ferocious Hybrid Lift and Run Program, where we combine strength training and running to

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68:19

E58: It Was NEVER A Phase: Why Do So Many Elder Emos...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2024/11/29

I sit down with my friend James, an online and in-person coach. We explore how our love for emo music and weightlifting intertwined and shaped our lives. We dive into the challenges of feeling like outsiders in both music and sports during our school days and how lifting weights became a tool for emotional regulation and confidence-building. Our conversation uncovers the surprising parallels between expressing angst through emo music and finding solace in the gym. Whether you're reminiscing about

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70:46

E57: Rebuilding Reanne Francis - From Zero to Ultra...

Small Gains: The Inclusive Strength and Running Podcast ·

2024/11/19

In this episode, we have Reanne Francis back to take you through her incredible journey from injury to running an Ultra Marathon in June this year. She shares the highs and lows, the struggles and triumphs, and the life-changing moments that fuelled her passion for running, doing the hard thing and hybrid training. Join us as we dive into the raw and unfiltered experiences that shaped her path to smashing the hell out of a 73 mile ultra.If this episode is leaving you fired up and ready to dig into

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