It's the preview you've been waiting for!

Discover what to expect from the National Tour 2026, there's a brand new venue and rising stars.

As the excitement builds for the competition in September, we’ll explore highlights from last year's finals, introduce some promising competitors, and give you a sneak peek into the new finals venue in Nottingham.

Join us as we discuss insights shared by Izzy Carpenter, Jon Nott and Holly Linfield, who bring their expertise and hot takes to the table.

• Get your tickets and find out more about The National Tour.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

A ⁠Clement Stories Production⁠ for Archery GB

Music: 2 Above Zero - Audionautix

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Great Britain's barebow women are on a mission!

Anastasia Wilson, Illaria Knibb and Victoria Semple sat down for a very special episode of The Way Of The Bow.

The trio brought home a team silver medal at the European Championships in Bulgaria but they almost didn't make the tournament at all after the airport told them their kit were "weapons" and they were not allowed to fly.

Cue a mad scramble to compete, and they certainly made it count!

The athletes also answer your questions too including tips on staying hydrated and how to prepare for international selection.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

A Clement Stories Production for Archery GB

Music: 2 Above Zero - Audionautix

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Step inside the high-pressure, precision-driven world of elite archery in this must-listen episode.

Olympic archer and world medalist Penny Healey, World Cup medallist Ajay Scott, and archery expert George Tekmitchov—with over 40 years in the sport and an advisor at Easton Arrows— come together to discuss competition, innovation, and the future of archery.

From the fine art of arrow tuning when everything is on the line, to cutting-edge equipment, including the new Easton 3.2 Parallel Pro arrow, they explain why gear choices matter more than ever under Olympic-level pressure.

The episode also captures the buzz surrounding the upcoming LA Olympics, where compound archery will make its historic Olympic debut, and explores why youth archery programs are critical for building the next generation of champions.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production

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2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

Why are so many young people picking up a bow?

In this episode, we sit down with Archery GB’s Ryan Grewcock and youth coach Deb Horn to explore what makes archery so appealing to the next generation.

We dive into creating youth-friendly coaching environments, effective methods for developing young archers and developing empathy and those softer skills used in other areas of life.

A must-listen for coaches, parents, and anyone passionate about youth development in archery.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production

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2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

"I like the idea of going home with Gold!" - In this episode, we chat with Ian Edwards, reigning 3D Archery World Champion.

Ian explains the precision, patience, and mindset it takes to reach the top of one of the most demanding disciplines in the sport.

He's also a renowned sculptor and he shares how his art sharpened his eye for detail, how archery taught him presence and balance, and why creativity and competition are more connected than most people imagine.

Ian shares his journey from early beginnings with a bow to standing on the world stage, revealing the training routines, mental focus, and lessons learned along the way.

Find out more about Ian Edward's artwork here.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production

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2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

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Jodie Grinham made global headlines when she won Paralympic Gold in Archery at Paris 2024 while seven months pregnant.

Just last week, Jodie ranked 1st at the European Para Archery Cup in Rome at the weekend, so it’s safe to say she’s back!

A couple of weeks ago, Jodie sat down with her friend and GB compound team member Izzy Carpenter from Archery GB to talk about her return to competition post pregnancy.

Jodie also talks about getting an MBE and how it’s given her a platform to work with parliament to help improve maternity cover for disabled women.

Oh, and we discover Jodie’s unexpected love for giant African Land snails…

So settle in and enjoy Izzy’s chat with Jodie Grinham.

Hosts: Jay Vydelingum, Izzy Carpenter

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production

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2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

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"I was born between the bows!"

Walter Staelens from SSA Archery in Belgium has never known life without the sport, as part of a third generation archery company.

In this episode Walter talks about the importance of backing schemes like Archery GB's Start Archery Week and getting involved with the sport at grassroots level.

He also gives his thoughts on trends in archery and the three essential bits of kit you need to really improve your accuracy and take you to the next level.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠⁠ Production

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2 Above Zero: AudioNautix

"People who never thought sport was their natural thing..., they find suddenly they're an athlete!"

We're looking ahead to Start Archery Week (from Saturday 10 May to Sunday 18 May).

In this conversation, Lisa Wheeler Sports Development Officer at Archery GB shares her experiences of bringing new people into the sport.

Start Archery Week is all about recruiting new members and volunteers, and Lisa emphasises the positive impact of archery on mental health and confidence.

There's advice for clubs looking to participate, and inspiring success stories from those who've found joy and purpose through archery.

Find out everything you need to know by checking out our new archers' website ⁠Start Archery⁠.

Thanks to our Start Archery Week partners Avalon Archery, Kinetic Archery, Core Archery and Sport in Mind.

Host: Jay Vydelingum

The Way Of The Bow is a ⁠⁠Clement Stories⁠⁠ Production

Music:

2 Above Zero: AudioNautix