Local Runners Podcast
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Welcome to Local Runner Podcast. The podcast by runners, for runners. We are 5 enthusiastic club level runners based in the Tameside, Greater Manchester. We all run for different clubs in the Greater Manchester area, but we all share a love for running. In our episodes, we will be interviewing runners past and present…fast, steady and slow; reviewing some of the kit, talking about races and parkruns but if you have any suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. We also have Twitter and Instagram pages - @localrunnerspod as well as Facebook - LocalRunnersPodcast
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Episode 78 - Rupert Bonnington
April 10, 2024 06:34 - 2 hours - 121 MBSean and Cal speak with a Lake District based fellow runner who loves the hills and fells of Cumbria . Rupert Bonnington is also Director of Mountain Fuel Nutrition, the teams fuel of choice! Rupert talks about how he got into running and what its like to run in the fells. He explains about his current injuries. When speaking about Mountain Fuel, he talks about the products offered and the differences between them. With fuelling on the cards for marathons, Rupert talks about how he recommends...
Episode 78 - Rupert Bonington
April 10, 2024 06:34 - 2 hours - 121 MBSean and Cal speak with a Lake District based fellow runner who loves the hills and fells of Cumbria . Rupert Bonnington is also Director of Mountain Fuel Nutrition, the teams fuel of choice! Rupert talks about how he got into running and what its like to run in the fells. He explains about his current injuries. When speaking about Mountain Fuel, he talks about the products offered and the differences between them. With fuelling on the cards for marathons, Rupert talks about how he recommends...
Episode 77 - Danielle Butler
March 27, 2024 05:05 - 2 hours - 140 MBCal, Katie, Sean and Dave talk to a Saddleworth Runner who recently completed the Winter Spine Race in 6 days and 12 hours. Whilst raising £4000. With PBs of 5k 20:27, 10k 46:21, HM 1:41, M 3:47. Danielle talks first about how she got into running and how her brother had to make sacrifices for his 1st birthday. She talks about how she got to join Saddleworth Runners and how they helped her with fell running and how good they are as a club. Danielle then talks about the Spine, from hallucinat...
Episode 76 - Womens Special 2024
March 13, 2024 07:27 - 1 hour - 94.5 MBKatie and the female Ambassadors met with Ali Lavender, Alice Willson, Katie Syrett, and Sophie Mellor to talk all things women and running. Ali talks about running while pregnant, Katie talks about her advice on helping females of all ages focusing specifically on pelvic health, Sophie explains the struggles post birth with breast feeding and running, and Alice talks about how having children has given her purpose to show them how strong and powerful mummy can be. This episode is in collabo...
Episode 75 - Nia Griffin & Barry Sherwood
February 28, 2024 05:58 - 1 hour - 128 MBDave, Hayley, Cal and Fraser speak with an athlete and coach. Nia placing 2nd in MACCL U17 Women in 2023 and 2024, Derbyshire 3,000m Track Champion, making her 10k road debut in Sept 2023, and getting 37:07 at Knutsford 10k becoming the 4th fastest u17 lady in the UK. Barry has been running for 20+ years with 22 marathons, 3 ironman Triathlons and is the head coach and chairman of Start2Jog Running Club. Nia talk about how she got into running and what progress she has made so far, as well as...
Episode 74 - Naz Zameer
February 14, 2024 05:34 - 1 hour - 106 MBSean, Cal, Dave and Katie speak with a Chorlton Runner who has 610 Parkruns as well as 284 volunteering credits. With PBs of 17:57 for 5k, 37:26 for 10k, 83:43 for half and 3:31:09 for a marathon, Naz talks about all things Parkrun (including the new changes to records) and about how he loves parkrun so much. Naz also talks about how much he gives back to the community whether thats running, or at his local Mosque. Running through a small injury in his knee, Naz explains what exercise he doe...
Episode 73 - East Cheshire Harrier Juniors
January 31, 2024 05:26 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBKatie, Sean, Cal and Dave speak to four juniors from East Cheshire Harriers. Oliver Walker, Erin McMahon, Imogen McBurnie and Sam Horner have all represented their club in numerous events and flying the green and gold flag. They talk about how they started their running journey, how they love Parkrun and how it helped them. Oliver talks about his goals for 10k races this year, Erin talks her trophies, Sam talks about hopefully doing a marathon with his dad, and Imogen talks about her experie...
Episode 72 - Lactate Threshold Test
January 17, 2024 04:22 - 1 hour - 95 MBSean, Katie, Cal and Dave went to a lactate threshold test at Salford University. The team talk about what they expected and what actually happened, as well as how the data will help them in their training. Discussion point around RunBritain rankings and how they are measured with a great demo by Dave. Also with the usual race reviews and training from the team. Dave talk about his foot, Katie talks about getting the mileage in, Cal is tired already from marathon training and Sean is ready ...
Episode 71 - Christmas Special 2023
December 13, 2023 05:05 - 2 hours - 124 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave catchup and review the year. Talking about all the guests, sponsors and event we have had this year. It’s been amazing seeing kit and meeting runners. We have some listeners join us for a beer and food before we recorded. With questions like what our favourite running achievement this year, best local talent, who to look out for in 2024, best lesson learnt and even whats our go to christmas recovery food... Thank you to all our listeners. See you next year. Merry Ch...
Episode 70 - Joe Steward
December 06, 2023 05:36 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBDave, Katie, Cal and Sean speak with a Salford Harrier who is the highest performing senior British man at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Joe is currently 3rd in the current world ranking in mountain running. He speaks about how he got into running, who helped him along the way, and how much he still loves running. Joe also tries to explains about his Casio watch, if he is on strava or not, and how many miles he does in a week. He talks about his battles with Dave and ot...
Episode 69 - Sally O'Gorman
November 24, 2023 05:23 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBDave, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier. Sally has PBs of 16:42 for 5k, 34:14 for 10k, 74:14 for half, and 2:37:48 for the marathon. Sally talks about her time in Berlin for the Marathon and the build up to it including key sessions. She also discusses proud PBs, her go to shoes for race day, and her go to recovery food. Sally also discusses her plan to create a run club for women. The team talk about end of year Christmas episode and how Movember is going for the boys of the te...
Episode 68 - Rachel Burgon and Russel Astle-Coates
November 10, 2023 05:10 - 2 hours - 151 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with two Chorlton Runners. Rachel Burgon has PBs of 19:33 for 5k, 41:11 for 10k, 1:28 for half, and 3:09 for the marathon. Russel Astle-Coates has PBs of 16:42 for 5k, 35:03 for 10k, 75:39 for half, and 2:53:55 for marathon. Rachel & Russel talk about how their started running and what diets they both follow. They both also talk about shoes (obviously) and we find out who has the most pairs. Rachel talks about her marathon experiences, how her work can help wi...
Episode 67 - Eion Everard
November 07, 2023 11:05 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBSean and Cal talk to an International runner with a Sub 4 minute mile, as well as a 5 time national champion with sub 14 minutes for 5k and sub 30 mins for 10k. Eion is also the current 3k European Indoor Masters Champion. He also has a PhD in Biomechanics and a charted Physio. Eion discusses how he started running as well as each of his fantastic PBs we achieved. He gives us advice on how we can do small things to help become better, stronger, faster runners. Also, are you a "neuromuscular...
Episode 67 - Eoin Everard
October 27, 2023 03:46 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBSean and Cal talk to an International runner with a Sub 4 minute mile, as well as a 5 time national champion with sub 14 minutes for 5k and sub 30 mins for 10k. Eion is also the current 3k European Indoor Masters Champion. He also has a PhD in Biomechanics and a charted Physio. Eion discusses how he started running as well as each of his fantastic PBs we achieved. He gives us advice on how we can do small things to help become better, stronger, faster runners. Also, are you a "neuromuscular ...
Episode 66 - Katie Reynolds
October 20, 2023 04:06 - 2 hours - 132 MBCal, Dave, Katie and Sean speak with a Salford Harrier who currently lives in London. Katie has PBs of 18:41 for 5k, 39:07 for 10k, and 1:42:02 for half marathon. She also was 1st in the UK for 600 meters in 2008 as an U15, and in 2011 she was ranked 9th in the UK for 1500m as an U20. Katie talks about how she got into running, how proud she was as a junior about her wins and why she stopped running. Katie also chats about her accident where she was ran over in London, as well as her recover...
Episode 65 - Eleana Matos
October 06, 2023 04:13 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBKatie, Dave and Cal speak with the first female U18 of the UTMB YCC Cadet - The Revenge 2023. Eleana is part of the Alpine Run Project which gets kids running from the streets to the peak. With Pbs of 5k 19:44, 10k 41:37 half marathon 1:36:02. She talks about how she joined the Alpine Run Project, how she got into running and how her other hobby of Cheerleading helped with running. Eleana talks about her experience of going to the Alps and how its changed her life. She talks about positivity...
Episode 64 - Ambassador Takeover 2
September 29, 2023 06:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBAfter 6 months away from the microphones, the Local Runners Podcast Ambassadors have come together to talk about about their training this year and have some discussion points to chat about. Hayley wants to discuss what makes your club great. Fraser wants to discuss how you plan your running routes. Martha want to find out how people stay motivated during winter. Joe wants to know if you do relays and do you proritise them over other races. And Mike wants to know what goals have been accompli...
Episode 63 - Joe Cleverly
September 15, 2023 04:17 - 1 hour - 122 MBKatie, Cal and Sean speak with a local running legend who is a Hyde Village Strider who you will have heard once or twice on the pod as part of the Tour of Tameside. He has ran 17:52 for 5k (parkrun), 35:45 for 10k, 78:19 for half and 2:46:58 for marathon. Joe talks about how he got into running and how he manages it around working as a teacher. He talks about his early 5:23am running club that no one seems to want to join. We also put Joe's FA Cup knowledge to the test and it didn't disappo...
Episode 62 - Shaun & Akkeal Chambers
September 01, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBKatie, Cal and Dave speak with a Salford Harrier father and son duo. Shaun has PBs of 17:51 for 5k, 35:47 for 10k, 80:14 for half, and 2:57:31 for Marathon. Akkeal has ran 14:46 at 5k and 31:17 in the 10k along with some impressive track times including an 8:43:01 3000m and a 4:03:45 1500m. Shaun explains why he is always smiling, and how he started running as well as how he got Akkeal running. Akkeal talks about his track career and how he knows he has a good marathon in him. Will we see on...
Episode 61 - Martin Porritt
August 04, 2023 04:20 - 1 hour - 93 MBCal, Katie, Dave, Sean and Gav speak with an unattached runner who is part of a group called Tameside Recovery Runners. Martin's PBs are 29:47 for 5k, 1hr3min for 10k, 2.17 for half and 5hr 1min for marathon. Martin talks about how he loves the podcast and finds it inspirational, how he got into running and how them first few runs feel when starting out. He also talks about his 25 year recovery and how his dyspraxia impacts his running. The journey Martin has been on is talked about and how ...
Episode 60 - Mike Mannings
July 21, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBKatie, Cal and Dave speak with Oldham Parkrun regular, a Oldham and Royton Runner. Mike Mannings has PBs of 15:37 for 5k, 32:12 for 10k, 75:58 for half, and 2:35:20 for Marathon. He talks about his time running for Oldham and Royton as a Junior, and then how this helped in becoming a senior runner. He spent time at uni in Leeds, then went to New Zealand where he enjoyed running. Along with this, he talks about his run streak and how he manages family, work and running. The team have a big l...
Episode 59 - Danny Clark & Nigel Holmes
July 07, 2023 05:03 - 1 hour - 95.2 MBDave, Sean, Cal and Katie speak with a guide runner and a visually imparted runner, both from Prestwich. Guide Runner, Nigel Holmes, has PBs of 17:33 for 5k, 37:29 for 10k, and 86:29 for HM. Visually Impaired runner, Danny Clarke has PBs of 42:01 for 10k, 1:37:56 for HM, and 3:48 for marathon. Danny talk about the challenges he overcomes when running, how he got into running and who helps him out. Nigel talks about how it is to be a guide runner as well as his running, both forwards and backw...
Episode 58 - Emma Marsh (Tour of Tameside Feedback)
June 28, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 118 MBKatie, Sean and Fraser speak with Quest Events Chief Exec, Emma Marsh. We talk about a lot of feedback, both positive and negative. They discuss medals, marshals, cones, runners, traffic, tshirts and more. Emma speaks about things that have changed and plans on next year. The team also talk about how the tour went for them. Discussing each stage along with the results.
Episode 57 Part 2 - Tour Of Tameside 2023 Interviews
June 26, 2023 05:40 - 2 hours - 88.7 MBWith Sean and Katie running the Tour, we hired the best there is for interviewing runner of the Tour of Tameside. We had Nicola Lloyd, Shaun Chambers and Jo Edgerton. Part 2 is for Stage 3 Hero Half Marathon and Stage 4 Dr Ron Hill Hyde 7.
Episode 57 Part 1 - Tour Of Tameside 2023 Interviews
June 22, 2023 09:20 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBWith Sean and Katie running the Tour, we hired the best there is for interviewing runner of the Tour of Tameside. We had Nicola Lloyd, Shaun Chambers and Jo Edgerton. Part 1 is for Stage 1 X-Trail 10k and Stage 2 Hell on the Fell.
Episode 56 - Joe Baker and Aliesha Smith (Tour of Tameside 2022 Winners)
June 02, 2023 05:52 - 1 hour - 117 MBCal, Katie, Sean and Dave speak with Tour of Tameside 2022 Winners. Joe Baker is a Stadium Runner from Halifax and Aliesha Smith is an East Cheshire Harrier who is the youngest female Tour of Tameside. They both talk about how they approached last years tour, how they would/will approach this years tour with lessons learnt, what shoes to wear and how to recover. Joe talk about why he smiles so much and how to pose for photos. Aliesha talks about how her dad helps with training and how she bea...
Episode 55 - Emma Smith
May 19, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 118 MBThe full team speak to our first unattached runner and a popular face at local races. Her PBs are 21:07 for 5k, 46:04 for 10k, 1:43:16 for half marathon and 3:36:37 for the marathon. Emma Smith talks about how she got into running, why she runs, and how she is able to do so much being a busy mum. With Emma doing 12 marathons, she talks about she plans her training and her fueling. Emma is a pasionate runner who came into running in 2010 and has gone from strength to strength. When she had her...
Episode 54 - Sadia Haq
May 05, 2023 03:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBDave, Katie and Cal talk with a Chorlton Runner who is also an Asics FrontRunner. Sadia Haq is a parkrun regular with over 400 parkruns. Her times are 20:31 for 5k, 41:50 for 10k, and 94:45 for half marathon. Sadia discusses how she got into running and how she became an Asics Frontrunner. She talks about her religion and how it impacts her running, especially around Ramadan. Sadia also lets us know of her weekly routine and what she plans for 2023 and beyond. With Sean away walking in the ...
Episode 53 - Luke and Jordan Harreld
April 21, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBCal, Sean, Katie and Dave chat with two brothers from Bury Athletics Club. Jordan boasting 16:53 for 5k, 35:00 for 10k, 2:55:08 for Marathon, while Luke has 16:01 for 5k, 33:35 for 10k, 2:52:22 for Marathon. Luke and Jordan talk about sibling rivalry (if there is any), how their jobs help with their running, and how they started their running journey. Luke talks about how COVID lockdowns helped him improve, while Jordan explains how he struggled with motivation after work in the lockdowns. T...
Episode 52 - Ali Lavender
April 07, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 114 MBThe full team are back speaking to a member of Oswestry Olympians who has represented Great Britain at the 50k European Championships and completed it in 3:21:26. Ali Lavender's PBs include 16:27 for 5k, 34:03 for 10k, 75:18 for Half and 2:38:34 for the marathon. Ali talks about how she grew up on a farm and how this helped her running. She also talks about working for Man City, how the Salomon 24 was, and how great it was to get silver in the European 50k Champs. As well as her experience ...
Episode 51 - Matt Smith
March 24, 2023 05:14 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBCal, Katie and Sean speak with a Hyde Running Community runner who has some great times from starting running in 2019 at a couch to 5k. Matt Smith has PB'd consistantly in the last few year getting faster and faster. With London Marathon on his radar, he explains his goals and what he plans for London and beyond. Will he be in the Tour of Tameside? Will he PB again in London? Matt talks about his journey when he started running and what makes his get his running shoes on every day. The team...
Episode 50 - Ambassador Takeover
March 15, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 103 MBThe original hosts have been given the boot and the Local Runners Podcast Ambassadors have taken over. Hayley Simpson, Michael Harris, Emilia Platt, Fraser MacDonald Oulds, Martha Tibbot, and Joe Bailey take over and do the usual announcements along with race reviews. The ambassadors introduce themselves and let us know what they are training for. They then discuss their why for running, how obsessed they are with racing, a review of Altra Lone Peak 7, as well as their sporting inspirations...
Episode 49 - International Womens Day 2023
March 08, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBWith International Womens Day on 8th Marth 2023, Katie brings the female ambassadors to join her and speak to 3 more fantastic women. Dr Jess Piaseki. Jess is a GB athlete, representing Great Britain in the 2020 Olympic Games Marathon and is now the 2nd fastest British marathon woman in history with a time of 2:22:25, achieved at the Seville marathon last year. Renee McGregor is a leading sports dietician, specialising in eating disorders, RED-s, the female athlete and athlete health & perfor...
Episode 48 - Andrew Whittingham
February 24, 2023 05:10 - 2 hours - 160 MBWith the team back to full strength, they speak the owner of Run North West which is both a retail store and events company. Andrew Whittingham is also an established runner. Running for Wimslow Running club he has PBs for 5k 16:54, 10k 35:17, Half Marathon 77:13 and Marathon 2:50:07. Andrew talks all about how he got into running, his injury problems, being a Coeliac runner, and his thoughts of Parkrun. Andrew also discusses his events, how Run North West has grown, about how it is to put o...
Episode 47 - Athlete Matters Physio Screening
February 10, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe team meet the competition winners at Athlete Matters in Worsley to have a physio screening. Craig Butterworth, Mike Harris, Sara Brown from Hyde Village Striders and Liz Thompson from Oldham & Royton all have their screening with Duncan Mason and Kat Wise. The team also join in the fun and some regret going for an 18 mile run 2 hours before. Some interesting findings for us all, and it wasn't as easy as we thought..."I thought this was a prize?". The team make some big BIG announcements i...
Episode 46 - Stuart Holliday
January 22, 2023 05:44 - 1 hour - 117 MBThe team kick off Season 3 with a Mind Coach who has been able to help Sean and other hit their goals in 2023. Stuart speaks to the team about how he got into running, how he started with psychotherapy, as well as where he has worked and how he helped his clients. He gives some advice to listeners who sent in questions. The team give some race reviews and lots to get through. Competition winners, and 2 big announcements. Also introduced a review section where the team can review some kit, n...
Episode 45 - Christmas Special 2022
December 09, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBThe whole team (yes, including Gav) are sat around a table at The Village in Hyde ready to reflect on the year we have had. We have some people with us while we record enjoying a drink. We even get a few questions and suggestions from the audience. Not only running questions, but some Christmas questions like favorite Christmas song and what we are expecting of Father Christmas. Merry Christmas everyone and have a great new year.
Episode 44 - Duncan Mason
November 30, 2022 07:05 - 2 hours - 152 MBKatie, Sean, Cal and Dave speak to the last guest of the year, Duncan Mason, who is a Salford Harrier and a GB physio with a famous tool. All time leading national championship medal winner for Salford Harriers. Now a coach for the juniors at Salford Harriers. With PBs of 14:22 for 5k, 30:02 for 10k, 65:17 for a half and 2:21:09 for marathon. Duncan speak about how he got into running, tales of the relays with Salford, what his tool does and who makes the most noise. He also talks about heart...
Episode 43 - Mollie Williams
November 23, 2022 05:10 - 1 hour - 102 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with a Stockport Harrier who has a couple of wins this year, including Manchester Half Marathon in 73:29 and 1st in leg 1 at the Northern Athletics Women's 4-Stage Relay Championships. Mollie Williams has PBs of 16:03 5k and 32:45 10k, and she continues to smash PBs. But where is her marathon time? Mollie lets us know about her marathon plans as well as how she got into running, and how she celebrates after a race. She also lets us know what it was like going...
Episode 42 - Steve Jones
November 04, 2022 04:35 - 1 hour - 101 MBCal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with a Stockport Harrier who has completed all the world marathon majors and the 2nd Brit to do them under 3 hours. Steve Jones has ran London Marathon 14 times, Boston 3 times, New York twice, Berlin twice, Chicago once, and Tokyo once. Steve talks about how he started running, how he trains for his marathons and why he sometimes does back to back marathons. Steve also talk about what happened when he was at Boston Marathon in 2013 when the terrorist attack h...
Episode 41 - Anna Bracegirdle and Gary Priestley
October 21, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 106 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak to a Salford pair who have some impressive times as well as some seriously good wins. Gary's PBs are 14:37 5k, 30:27 10k, 66:16 Half marathon and 2:23:04 marathon at this years Seville Marathon. Anna's PBs are 16:09 5k, 32:52 10k, 73:21 half marathon, and 2:34:20 at this years Manchester marathon being the 6th lady over the line. Anna tells us about winning Snowdon Marathon, and how she got into running. She also talks to us about how she has only just started...
Episode 40 - Andy Norman
October 07, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 132 MBCal, Dave, Katie and Sean speak with Andy Norman. Andy is an Altrincham Runner who has some great PBs. He explains how his dad inspired him as a junior, how he became involved in Altra Running. With Andy and Dave being brothers, we made sure we compared PBs between the two. Andy is also know for his passion for beer and he explains how he fits the drinking into the training, or visa versa. Also, Andy and Dave agree to something....what will it be. Andy also brought the team some Altra shoes...
Episode 39 - Martha Tibbott
September 21, 2022 03:40 - 1 hour - 107 MBKatie, Cal, Sean and Dave speak with a Saddleworth Runner and Saddleworth Clarion Cyclist who has been smashing some local course records this summer. Leo Pollard fell race, 2 lads fell race, Millbrook Monster, Royton Trail race and Mossley 10k are amongst the course records she has broken. Also, competing in duathlons, she is the British Duathlon age group champion and hopes to GB next year. Martha talks about how she trains and mixes cycling with running, as well as how it running is compl...
Episode 38 - Andy Woods
September 09, 2022 03:35 - 2 hours - 147 MBCal, Sean, Katie and Dave speak with Andy Woods, a Belle Vue runner who is a member of the 100 Marathon Club too. With his first marathon being in 2001 at Manchester and his latest marathon was number 114 in Calgary 2022. He speaks about how he tackles so many marathons and how he trains. Andy also lets us know plans for the rest of the year and beyond. The team announce Parkrun meetup at Oldham Parkrun, getting the runner up of Martyn Hett Memorial Trophy and an update on the Junior Athlet...
Episode 37 - Fraser MacDonald Oulds
August 19, 2022 04:18 - 1 hour - 114 MBSean, Cal and Gav speak with Chorlton Runner Fraser MacDonald Oulds. Fraser talks about how he started running, why he loves fell races and how much his dad has been an influence on his running. Fraser also talks about his participation in other sports as a child and how an injury stopped him from competing in sports for a while. Along with running, Fraser talks about the importance of strength work as well as "plogging". With Dave racing and Katie sunning it up in Mexico, the guys talk ab...
Episode 36 - Emilia Platt
August 05, 2022 03:41 - 1 hour - 78 MBCal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who is making waves at the age of 17. Cementing a 17:22 at the first Sale Sizzler, and 36:50 at the Great Manchester Run 10k in May. As well as being the 2nd Lady in the Black Knight Charge in an impressive time of 38:49. Emilia talks about how she trained during lockdown, how her coaches at East Cheshire Harriers have helped with her confidence and self belief. Along with this, Emilia talks about her experience at Great Mancheste...
Episode 35 - Justin Johnson
July 15, 2022 04:11 - 1 hour - 109 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with Hyde Village Strider, Justin Johnson. Justin has produced some great PBs in all distances this year despite drinking and partying like an 18 year old. Justin shares how his running fits in around his music, beer and shoe collection. With Justin being inspired by his parents who completed a couch to 5k called "The Stride Out Course" with Hyde Village Striders, he explains how he got into running as well as how his parents inspire him. The team discuss how...
Episode 34 - Mark Bousie
July 01, 2022 03:32 - 1 hour - 117 MBDave, Sean, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier who has been improving his times this year with PBs over 5k to marathon. Mark confirms how to say his surname, as well as confirming his lungs assist with his running after a chat with Tony Hillier. He also talks about how Glenn Piper helped through lockdown, why he chose Stockport Harriers and if his wife knows how much a pair of Vaporflys are. Mark also explains his Strava run names. The team have a lot go through, with Black Knight...
Episode 33 - Tour Of Tameside 2022
June 22, 2022 05:32 - 2 hours - 149 MBSean, Cal, Katie and Dave all talk about the Tour of Tameside. Speaking about X-Trail 10k, Hell on the Fell, Hero Half Marathon and Dr Ron Hill Hyde 7, the team run through the results and talk about how close the event was. After some comments on social media about things that can be improved, feedback was highlighted and discussed too. Sean, Cal and Katie ran the Tour of Tameside 2022 and with Dave working, we needed someone to do interviews. Previous guest and Hyde Village Strider, Elizabe...
Episode 32 - Chris Bird
June 03, 2022 03:50 - 1 hour - 109 MBCal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with the executive chairman of Quest Media, CEO of Sports Tours International and Trustee of Running Bee Foundation. Chris is the man who has been involved in bringing the Tour of Tameside back in 2013 after it stopped in 2000. Chris explains how his relationship with Dr Ron Hill developed and the story of how he first met Ron. He also explains a hot topic from last year regarding prize money, and what to expect at this years tour. Chris shows his passion and ...