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Running Tales

Michelle and Craig Lewis

Running Tales, presented and produced by husband and wife couple Michelle and Craig Lewis, aims to tell the extraordinary stories of everyday runners. There are so many wonderful and inspiring stories in the world of running - this podcast aims to give as many of them as possible the publicity they deserve.

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00:48:32

Shaun Lightman: 'When they sent us to the Mexico...

Running Tales ·

2021/02/19

Race walker Shaun Lightman's incredible international career peaked when he represented Great Britain at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico. Competing in the 50kms walk, it was as challenging a race as it is possible to imagine. Press reports before the team left for Mexico suggested athletes might die due to the heat and altitude, once there Shaun found himself out of breath climbing the stairs and, when race day came, he battled extreme temperatures, raced along streets lined by armed soldiers and found

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00:45:41

Shack Baker: The newbie who discovered how...

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2021/02/12

Shack Baker wasn't traditionally a runner. In 2019, someone challenged him to take on a half marathon for charity. As with so many first time runners, it was a challenge that stretched him physically and mentally - and one which has changed the way he looks at the world. Shack's story is one everyone who has turned from relative couch potato to regular runner will immediately recognise. ============ The music in this podcast is: "Fearless First" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under

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00:22:42

Kathy Saunders: 'Major lung surgery didn't stop me...

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2021/02/05

When Kathy Saunders had to have major lung surgery, she had a choice. After having part of her lung removed, she said she could have thrown in the towel when it came to running. Instead, she decided to re-evaluate what she could do - and running has remained a part of her life ever since. This is a story about never giving in, even when all the odds seem against you. This is Kathy's running tale... ============ The music in this podcast is: "Fearless First" Kevin MacLeod

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00:49:24

Andy Cottrell: The hundred marathon club member who...

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2021/01/29

Andy Cottrell only started running when rugby, as he says, became too much for his body. It has now become an obsession. Inspired to take part in 12 marathons across a year, he quickly came across other runners who made even that incredible achievement look minuscule. The Northampton Road Runner, better known as Sharky, soon had his sights set on 50 marathons and then on becoming a member of the exclusive 100 Marathon Club. These days his mind has turned to the 300 mark - this is Sharky's running

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00:43:21

Gerald Billis: Sixty years without running... and...

Running Tales ·

2021/01/22

Gerald Billis is automatically recognisable at Northampton parkrun. He's one of a group of octogenarian runners who, pre-Covid at least, took part in the five kilometre event week-in, week-out. What people might not know is Gerald spent 60 years, between school cross-country success and parkrun, without running. Once he found parkrun, there was no stopping him though. From joining a running club, to becoming a Masters athlete to winning an international silver medal in his age group, this is Gerald

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00:52:37

Doug Richards: How one runner went from being out of...

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2021/01/15

Doug Richards was only in his 30s when he found himself out of breath having run up the stairs to see his son. It was then he decided to get fit - and start running. It's a habit he's found hard to shift since with Doug having run across all seven continents, including in Antarctica and across the Sahara and Gobi Deserts. He's also become an author, penning 'Running Hot & Cold' which tells the story of his varied running career. I spoke to Doug about everything from how running helped his mental

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00:30:33

Lorraine Lewis: Running to help adult cancer patients

Running Tales ·

2020/11/13

This week's guest is Lorraine Lewis, the driving force behind a charity which provides support and companionship for adult cancer patients. The Lewis Foundation sources, packages and - in normal, non-Covid times at least - hand delivers free gifts and support packs to people enduring the often lonely, frightening trial of cancer treatment. One way Lorraine funds the charity is through running, tackling events such as Tough Mudder and even a 26 mile obstacle challenge. I asked her why and how she

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00:12:32

Kevin Orchard: Redway Runners co-founder on how he...

Running Tales ·

2020/11/06

Kevin Orchard loves running - but it's not always enough. The Redway Runners co-founder decided to add cycling into the fray. Before too long he was excelling as a multisport athlete, competing for Great Britain in his age group. I caught up with Kevin at Redway Runners' Daytona 5,000 event earlier this year...

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00:39:37

Rob Pope: The real life Forrest Gump who ran across...

Running Tales ·

2020/10/30

If 'life is like a box of chocolates' it's fair to say Rob Pope's chocolate of choice is running. Seeking a challenge no-one had completed before, he decided to follow the route Tom Hanks' celebrated Forrest Gump character took in the film of the same name. In all he covered 15,000 miles and travelled six times across America, even growing a Gump style beard in the process. It's far from the only challenge Rob has completed. I talked to him about everything from winning the Nottingham Marathon,

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00:41:57

Emma Timmis: The girl who ran across Africa

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2020/10/23

In 2014, Emma Timmis became the first person in the world to run across Africa, completing the equivalent of 94 marathons in 89 days. It's just one of a series of incredible challenges and experiences Emma has embarked upon, from roller skating across Holland to riding an Elliptigo bike across Australia. As if that wasn't enough she's just finished writing and illustrating a children's book about her African adventure, entitled 'The Girl Who Ran Across Africa'. It's safe to say we had plenty to talk

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00:21:28

Sarah Lightman: "I find race walking easier than...

Running Tales ·

2020/10/16

I met Sarah Lightman as she whizzed round Salcey Forest at a recent Big Bear Events race. Sarah, however, wasn't running, she was race walking - and the event was her second Ultra in as many days. It perhaps shouldn't have been a surprise though. Sarah's dad, Shaun Lightman, finished 18th in the Men's 50km walk at the 1968 Summer Olympics. I spoke to Sarah about why she prefers race walking to running...

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00:38:17

Lizzie Tovey: Visually impaired runner takes on...

Running Tales ·

2020/10/09

Lizzie Tovey is remarkable. Despite only recently taken up running when she started to struggle with her eyesight, the visually impaired runner completed the 2019 London Marathon. This year was to bring more battles though. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, she had original planned to drop out of the 2020 race. But when it became a virtual event, she decided to take it on over three stages, including a gruelling night run. Did she do it? Of course she did! Along the way, Lizzie's journey has also seen

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00:32:56

Wayne Chalmers: Running in memory of my daughter, Daisy

Running Tales ·

2020/10/02

Running had never been a big part of Wayne Chalmers' life. Aside from the odd bit of training to keep fit as a referee, he - in his own words - "didn't really like running". His relationship with the sport changed, though, when his baby daughter Daisy sadly died just an hour after being born. Not one to stand idle, Wayne launched Team Daisy; a charity aimed at raising money for local causes and honouring the memory of his daughter. A host of fundraising events followed, including a number of running

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00:28:03

Menna Evans: Smashing the world record time to run...

Running Tales ·

2020/09/25

Menna Evans only started running seriously two-and-a-half years ago. This year she ran from the tip of New Zealand's north island to the depths of the south in an incredible 35 days and 27 minutes. In doing so, she smashed the previous fastest time for a woman to run the length of the country, becoming a Guinness World Record holder in the process. Menna started running in memory of her dad, completing the John O'Groats to Land's End run (JOGLE), a distance they had hoped to walk together. She loved

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00:32:05

Martin Lawrence: The man who turned a lunch time run...

Running Tales ·

2020/09/18

Martin Lawrence started running during his lunch time at work. He grew to love the sport so much that when he was made redundant, he was determined to carry on. He originally took part in running sessions at Milton Keynes' David Lloyd gym, but after it decided to end them he took the mantle on himself. Soon afterwards Redway Runners was born, and ten years later the club is one - if not the - biggest in the country boasting more than 3,500 members. This is his

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00:14:28

Emergency podcast: Redway Runners Daytona 5,000

Running Tales ·

2020/09/13

It's been a long hard year for those of us who like to get out and do some races. Coronavirus locked us down in our homes, limited us to one run a day and stopped us getting together to run for fun, PBs and those much valued medals. Now, finally, some races are starting again and today I travelled to Milton Keynes to speak to some of those people taking part in Redway Runners' first ever Daytona 5,000 event. The whole race was incredible well organised, social distancing was paramount and everyone

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00:54:28

Jeff Kase: ’How running helped me overcome alcoholism’

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2020/09/11

Jeff Kase was a star runner growing up in Michigan, but when he went to university partying and alcohol took over his life. For decades, Jeff was caught up in the pain of alcoholism, experiencing personal tragedy along the way. I spoke to Jeff about how he finally managed to kick the habit and how how he embraced a new addiction - running - not only all the way to complete 100 mile races and the American National Senior Games, but also to the point where he could barely move due to over

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00:17:34

Kath Kirkland: How one woman's baby weight inspired...

Running Tales ·

2020/09/04

Kath Kirkland wrote her debut novel 'Mum Runners' after her own journey saw her start running to lose her baby weight and take on the iconic London Marathon. It was such a success she has a sequel on the way. We chatted about running in the rain, how snooker sometimes beats marathons and the freedom you get on a good run... ----------------------------------- If you like this episode please consider donating to help us keep going: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stepforward

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00:30:24

Tony Audenshaw: From serving pints in Emmerdale's...

Running Tales ·

2020/08/28

You might know him better as Bob Hope, but Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw is something of a running fanatic in his spare time. When he's not serving fictional pints, Tony can often be found pounding the pavements or talking about his favourite sport on the Marathon Talk podcast. He's recorded some pretty quick times as well and is prone to the occasional fancy dress costume, which regular listeners will know is a big plus for us on the Running Tales Podcast. I spoke to Tony about how his Emmerdale

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00:20:39

Bryan Lewin: From marathon runner to parkrun legend -...

Running Tales ·

2020/08/21

Bryan Lewin is one of my favourite runners - but he's so much more than that. Every parkrun has that special volunteer who turns out in wind, rain and shine and Bryan is Northampton's. He even has his own special corner at the Racecourse where he cheers on every runner, walker and wheelchair user. I spoke to him about how he came to take up temporary residence at Bryan's Corner, running marathons and his love of fancy dress... ----------------------------------- If you like this episode please

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