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43:43

Beatrice Schaer

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2024/01/29

Bea has been a member of the UKRunChat community since 2014, and is a regular UKRunChat hour cohost. You can learn more about Bea on www.beamycoach.com .Bea works mainly with clients age 40+, and women going through perimenopause and menopause. Once a competitive athlete, Bea now focuses on finding joy in running.We chat about:- Bea's own journey into running- Bea's personal experience of perimenopause, how this affected her running goals, and how this has enabled her to help others going through

40:31

Paul Willan, "The Accidental Runner".

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2024/01/23

In 2007, Paul Willan was a 26 year old overweight smoker when his boss encouraged him to join him in a daily lunchtime walk, which soon progressed into running. Once gasping for air at every lamppost, Paul is now a dedicated ultra runner, who trains 6 mornings a week.Listen to hear how Paul:- Overcame the initial challenges of going from walking to running.- The moment when running stopped being a weight loss tool and started being an enjoyable hobby to him. - Overtraining - recognising it, and

41:39

Liz Fraser

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2024/01/16

In this episode Michelle is chatting with Sunday Times best-selling author, travel writer, mother and runner, Liz Fraser.Michelle and Liz chat about:- how Liz got into running- ⁠her BIG goals for her 50th year- ⁠how she keeps motivated to train- ⁠her plans for writing about her running (there’s an interesting book in the planning)- ⁠running in ItalyYou can follow Liz on:TwitterInstagramLiz's Blog

30:51

Anya Culling | Runna

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2023/12/04

Anya Culling is a Runna coach and has represented England over the marathon distance. Anya took up running in lockdown which saw her go from a marathon time of 4hrs 34 mins in 2019 to a current PB of 2hrs 34 mins knocking off 2hrs. Anya has her sights set on The 2026 Commonwealth Games. Michelle chats to Anya about her whirlwind journey into elite running and her tips for getting the best out of yourself at the marathon distance.You can grab an extended free trial on Runna using code

50:55

Scott Jenkinson | The Triple Crown

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2023/11/27

Scott Jenkins is the 1st Briton to complete the arduous and elusive Triple Crown of 200s in the World Series, placing 5th behind Nike athlete Sally MacRae. Scott is also the current British record holder for the Moab 240 race in Utah and is the first Welshman to complete this race, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Cocodona 250 as well as being the 2nd ever Welshman to complete Badwater 135. He has also completed the canal slam, a series of 3 races (130, 145 and 145mile races) along the UK canal systems

77:38

Jonny Huntington

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/11/23

Jonny Huntington is an elite para-skier, climber and explorer. A former British Army Officer and ultra-distance runner, he had a brain bleed in 2014 that left him paralysed from the neck down on his left side. Following extensive rehabilitation and discharge from the Army, he returned to the world of elite sport as a disabled athlete, competing for GB in Cross Country Skiing. He is now setting his sights on becoming the first ever disabled person to travel from the edge of Antarctica to the South

54:46

Green Runners | Ellie Wardell & Darren Evans

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/11/15

Welcome to the UKRunChat podcast where Michelle is joined by Green Runners team member and sustainable events expert Ellie Wardell, and Race Director and green runner, Darren Evans.In this episode, we discuss innovative ideas and expert insights on how races can run towards a greener and more sustainable future, and give you some resources to work towards becoming more sustainable.Follow Green runners on:Instagram XFacebookWeb . https://thegreenrunners.com/Ellie's Instagram

28:46

Julia Davis | GB Ultra Runner

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2023/10/31

On 3rd November 2023, Julia will be taking on the 100k race at Kullamannen - a race set along the rocky shores of Sweden's Kullaberg. Representing Great Britain, she already found success at the UTMB World Series in 2023, after returning to racing in 2022 from having her son. Julia discusses:• How she trains on the Cornish coast path for mountain races• Balancing family life and international competitions• How she got into running, and her journey to competing in 100 kilometre + races• What's

29:09

Ben Parker | Runna

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/10/24

Ben Parker is Head Coach at Runna, and one of the founders. Ben has spent 6+ years as a professional running coach, helping everyone from beginners runners to elite athletes. Ben is also a certified England Athletics Coach, IRONMAN Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. In his spare time, ben is a keen athlete himself and competes within his age group at IRONMAN events with multiple finishes. He also enjoys running ultramarathons whilst holding a marathon PB of 2:34.Ypu can enjoy an

38:24

Milly Pickles

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/09/18

On 2 September 2023, fitness and motivational influencer Milly Picklesbecame thefirst ever amputeeto participate in Red Bull 400: the world’s toughest 400m race, which sees competitors from across the globe sprint up a ski jump in Slovenia with a brutal 140 metre elevation from start to finish. Milly is elated with her performance and has released a vlog of her experience on YouTube here.In 2017, Milly was electrocuted, leaving her with serious injuries and ultimately resulting in her right leg

33:27

Jess Learmonth

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/08/24

In this episode Michelle speaks with Jess Learmonth. Jess is best known for her Olympic gold as part of themixed triathlon relayteam, at the2020 Olympicsin Tokyo.Jess has also enjoyed gold, silver and bronze victories across World Triathlon Series, European Championships, Commonwealth Games and Super League Triathlon.Now, Jess is taking a break from triathlon as she prepares to welcome her first child, due in September.Michelle and Jess chat about:- Finding the balance between starting a family and

53:28

Recovery Runners

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2023/08/16

Recovery Runners Community was born in January 2021 when two runners from Leeds, Dean Smith, and Jamie Heselden, came up with the idea of introducing a small group of people in recovery from drugs and alcohol to the benefits of running.Since then, the Community has grown and achieved local and national recognition, officially launching as a running community in Leeds on 1st August 2021.Although Dean and Jamie use running in their own recovery from alcohol addiction, Recovery Runners Community

54:59

Soar Today | Strength & Conditioning for Runners

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/08/08

In this episode we catch up again with the team from Soar our Strength & Conditioning partners. Listen to this conversation with Alex and James as we discuss:What are the most common running related injuries and what can we do to help reduce the risk of these injuries?Why rest alone is not enough to help an injury recover.Specific strength exercise recommendation all runners should do.What is occlusion training and should you do it?And more....

53:33

Team SweatElite | Eurotrip

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2023/08/01

In June, Team SweatElite claimed victory over 16 other teams in Eurotrip - a 400km non-stop relay run from Cologne in Germany to Strasbourg in France.EuroTrip has very few rules; teams are made up of 8 people, 2 of which must be female, there are 5 checkpoints to hit and motorways are not allowed. Teams must combine running ability, ordering and shift strategy, fuelling and wayfinding to succeed. Working alongside Precision Fuel and Hydration, Team SweatElite was made up of runners from UK,

49:06

Doug Richards | Once Around The Planet

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/07/05

Doug Richards, the renowned author behind the books "Running Hot & Cold" and "Can We Run With You, Grandfather?," embarks on an extraordinary adventures as he sets his sights on running destinations all over the world. His next endeavor? Conquering a staggering distance of 24,902 miles, symbolizing the remarkable circumference of the Earth's equator. You can follow Doug on: Twitter Once Around the Planet

44:00

Andrea | The Alphabet Challenge

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/06/22

In this podcast episode Michelle speaks with UKRunChat community member Andrea who is embarking on an Alphabet Challenge. The challenge started by combining travelling with running. As someone with a passion for adventure, nature and travel, it became apparent how engaging and motivating it was to combine adventure with running. Whilst it's not a new concept to run for a purpose - the tradition of going travelling in search of new things that we might lack is quite a historical concept from our

38:56

Jenna Pogue | Running in Real Life

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2023/06/12

Jenna Pogue is a runner with Massey Ferguson Running Club in Coventry and her book "Running in Real Life" is a light-hearted collection of stories, anecdotes and race reports from and about real runners, that portray what running can really be like. You can follow Jenna on: Instagram Facebook Blog You can see Jennas book here

52:35

Alex Wolf | Strength & Conditioning | Soar Today

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/05/22

Former Head of Strength and Conditioning and Head of Learning at the English Institute of Sport, Alex has supported over 250 Olympic, Paralympic and World Championship medal winning performances. In this episode we talk to Alex about the Soar Ready to Run product and how 15 years of data has enabled the team to offer elite level, personalised strength & conditioning programs to everyone. We also talk about plyometrics and training with injuries. Alex Wolf Twitter Soar Twitter Soar

52:53

Sam & Tony Holness

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/05/11

We are delighted to have returning for the second time on the UKRunChat podcast Sam and Tony Holness. Regular listeners will remember Sam and Tony being on previously and they have both been busy since we last spoke including Sam competing at Kona, achieving a Guinness world record and running a sub 3 at London marathon! Sam has Autism and has become the world's first openly autistic athlete to conquer the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Enjoy this chat as Michelle hosts once again, you know

64:43

Michiel Panhuysen | In The Spell Of The Barkley

The UKRunChat podcast. ·

2023/04/28

In this episode Michelle chats with Ultra Runner and Author Michiel Panhuysen. Journalist and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen is a multiple-time Barkley entrant, having fallen under the spell of this most enigmatic of races – and its presiding philosopher-genius organizer Lazarus Lake – in the early 2010s. On each occasion, the Barkley won. The Barkley nearly always wins. Mig is Author of In The Spell Of The Barkley that has just been translated into English. In The Spell Of The Barkley

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