<p>Imagine taking up athletics in your forties, discovering you're great at the triple jump, and going on to set a brand new record. That's what&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;Murray (aka&nbsp;@pinkhouseliving) did - and she's here to tell us all about it.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We learn about the Masters Athletics Federation, and how they offer people of all ages the chance to compete for actual&nbsp;medals. We discuss the pros and cons of being a super competitive&nbsp;person, and&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;explains how her perspective on winning has changed over the years.&nbsp;</p><br><p>There's also some chat about writing novels, the new Lily Allen album, and whether King Charles is really that much better than the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Of course, we finish up with some Scummy Mummy Confessions - this time involving lube, shouting, and a drunken trip to Sainsbury's.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkhouseliving/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pinkhouseliving</a>, and look out for her novel in 2027.&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE ARE ON TOUR! Bath this week, then Stamford, Catford, Twickenham, Chelmsford, Guildford, Norwich, plus a bunch more shows that are already SOLD OUT! We are touring right through 2026 and tickets make great xmas gifts,&nbsp;starting at 25 quid a pop. Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a>&nbsp;for dates and links.&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a>&nbsp;for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate,&nbsp;review&nbsp;and subscribe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Scummy Mummies Podcast

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn

322: Athletics, book writing and a disappointing pole vaulter with Emily Murray (aka @pinkhouseliving)

NOV 5, 202554 MIN
The Scummy Mummies Podcast

322: Athletics, book writing and a disappointing pole vaulter with Emily Murray (aka @pinkhouseliving)

NOV 5, 202554 MIN

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<p>Imagine taking up athletics in your forties, discovering you're great at the triple jump, and going on to set a brand new record. That's what&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;Murray (aka&nbsp;@pinkhouseliving) did - and she's here to tell us all about it.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We learn about the Masters Athletics Federation, and how they offer people of all ages the chance to compete for actual&nbsp;medals. We discuss the pros and cons of being a super competitive&nbsp;person, and&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;explains how her perspective on winning has changed over the years.&nbsp;</p><br><p>There's also some chat about writing novels, the new Lily Allen album, and whether King Charles is really that much better than the artist formerly known as Prince Andrew.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Of course, we finish up with some Scummy Mummy Confessions - this time involving lube, shouting, and a drunken trip to Sainsbury's.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow&nbsp;Emily&nbsp;on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pinkhouseliving/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@pinkhouseliving</a>, and look out for her novel in 2027.&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE ARE ON TOUR! Bath this week, then Stamford, Catford, Twickenham, Chelmsford, Guildford, Norwich, plus a bunch more shows that are already SOLD OUT! We are touring right through 2026 and tickets make great xmas gifts,&nbsp;starting at 25 quid a pop. Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummies.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummies.com</a>&nbsp;for dates and links.&nbsp;</p><br><p>WE HAVE A SHOP! Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://scummymummiesshop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scummymummiesshop.com</a>&nbsp;for our ace t-shirts, mugs, and sweatshirts. FREE UK DELIVERY!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We're on X, Instagram, and Facebook @scummymummies. If you like the podcast, please rate,&nbsp;review&nbsp;and subscribe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you for listening!&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>