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Running Partners

Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope

Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. Each week we share our ideas, thoughts and learning across the topics and some of our experiences from years of running on and off road from

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01:04:04

Episode 80 Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

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2025/05/11

This week we have a brilliant interview with authors, journalists and runners Lily and Emma about the fantastic book they have written; Ultra Women; The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport . Lily and Emma tell us all about why they wrote the book, the fascinating things they learnt through the process and the impact the book has had on their own views, thoughts and their running. The book is inspiring, fascinating and thought provoking and we highly recommenced you buy a copy! Its out now and you

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Episode 79 Marathon Mega Roundup

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2025/05/04

Its time for a round up of London and Manchester featuring lots of amazing performances from listeners, Paul's athletes, fundraisers, elites and loads more! We cover some of the results, stories and reflections from a fantastic week of racing. Let us know how your race went and send us a voice note and we can include it in the next episode! As ever we hope you enjoy, let us know what you think and please share far and wide to running friends!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and

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01:15:14

Episode 78 Coach Alex Wilson

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2025/04/27

This episode features a brilliant interview with a fantastic athletics coach in Sheffield, Alex WIlson. Alex talks about his love of athletics and coaching, how he got into it, some of the many athletes he has worked with and his philosophy and coaching approach. It is a great interview with a great coach and Alex gives so much insight in how to help get the best from people and his plans for the future. You can find Alex here; https://www.instagram.com/awa_coaching/As ever we hope you enjoy, let us

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Episode 77 Race week

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2025/04/20

This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in those last 7 days! Also here is the link to the amazing fundraising Ian is doing; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/IanLukerUltraMarathonSeriesWe

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01:13:03

Episode 76 Matlida Moffett Interview

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2025/04/13

This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and running, the signs to look out for in terms of potentially unhealthy behaviour and what to do if you are worried for yourself or someone else. Matilda

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Episode 75 Taper Time

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2025/04/06

Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners!We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future

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Episode 74 Robyn Wright Interview

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2025/03/30

This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwithrobyn/We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover

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Episode 73 Race Round Up

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2025/03/24

This week is a race round up. Ali ran Retford half and gives us a race review and the ups and downs, then Paul and Mark have done the Hardmoors 55 and its also been the Sheffield Half Marathon, so there is loads to catch up on. Paul gives his race review of the Hardmoors and we cover the results from all the races and more, as every we hope you enjoy and please share if you do :-)We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our

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47:32

Episode 72 The Long Run

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2025/03/17

This week is all about the long run! For many people who are training for marathons the long run is key, but we talk about why this is, the different types of long run, how long you should go and the benefits. We also chat about why the long run can be useful all year round and things to watch out for when running long every week. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here;

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Episode 71 Menstrual Cycle and Menopause

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2025/03/10

This week we talk about the menstrual cycle and menopause and the impact this can have on running, training and racing. We look at the evidence and research, what you can do and also have some listener stories. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some

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Episode 70 Brighton Half Marathon

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2025/03/03

This week is a preview and a review of the Brighton Half Marathon. The race is in its 35th year, and we chat a bit about the history, some race strategy for the half and then how it all goes in practice! We also cover the Brighton and Hove Parkrun and a few other fun bits from the weekend! We hope you enjoy and share to your running pals if you enjoy! Also we have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and

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Episode 69 Training block check in

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2025/02/24

Lots of you will have been training since the start of the year for a marathon, a half or just to build fitness and improve. Today we check in on how things should be progressing, how to manage where you are versus where you want to be pace wise, how to handle niggles, illness and when to practice with kit and fueling. Give us your tips on those mid block training reflections! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future

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Episode 68 Iron deficiency and anaemia

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2025/02/17

This week we talk about iron deficiency and anaemia in runners. We have had lots of listeners get in touch with their own stories, so we share those and talk about the signs and symptoms, when to seek help and how to manage long term. We hope you enjoy this episode and get in touch with any thoughts or reflections.As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or

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Episode 67 Dot Kesterton Interview

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2025/02/10

This week features a fascinating interview with Dot Kesterton, a World and European Masters Champion! Alison chats with Dot about her amazing life, running career and the many many races she has done in UK and around the world and the fun she has had along the way. It is a really brilliant and moving interview that is interesting and inspiring! We hope you enjoy and let us know your thoughts! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners

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Episode 66 Common coaching questions

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2025/02/03

On this episode we delve into some of the common coaching questions that have cropped up with Paul's group of athletes. We explore whether running up or down hill in training matters, should everyone do hill repeats, what about shoes and how to pick them, how close to paces to runs need to be and more...we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, let us know!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic

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Episode 65 Winter Woes

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2025/01/27

On this weeks episode we chat about the winter woes of running. There are many things that can make running in winter tougher, such as the weather, the dark, motivation and more, so we chat about how you can overcome this and keep running strong through those winter months!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in

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Episode 64 Periodised Training

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2025/01/20

On this weeks episode we talk about periodised training and how you can take the principles of this and apply it to peak at that right time for races! We chat about how it works, the cycles and how to periodise your training. Let us know what you think!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are

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Episode 63 Healthy Eating and running

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2025/01/13

This week we talk about the subject of healthy eating alongside running. We talk about our own experiences and challenges of managing weight and how running can help (or not) with that. We are not nutritionists, but we do have some knowledge from our own experiences and bits of research we have done. As ever get in touch with your views and thoughts on the topic, we love to hear from you! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and

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Episode 62 Marathon training time!

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2025/01/06

Today we delve into the marathon. For many people who are running a marathon in the Spring today is the start of training plans as people prepare to put the miles in and get get race ready. We chat about the fundamentals of marathon training and our own experiences of how to arrive in the start line in the best shape possible. We also look ahead to races coming up in the next few weeks and beyond! Please share to your running pals if you enjoy! As always also go through our week of running and cover

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01:02:57

Episode 61 Kevin Firth Backyard Ultra

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2024/12/30

This week features a brilliant interview with Kevin Firth who recently completed the Gods Own Backyard Ultra. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NNLwrtEMN/ Kevin talks all about his race training and preparation, his running background and why he decided to do the BYU and how the event went for him. Kevin also chats about his goals for 2025 and beyond! We hope you enjoy the interview and let us know your thoughts. We hope you all have a fantastic new year and see you all again in 2025 for more

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