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Local Runners Podcast

Local Runners Podcast

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

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01:59:20

Episode 96 - Richard Johnson

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/02/12

Dave, Sean, Cal & Katie speak with v55 Altrincham Runner who has PBs of 16:15 for 5k, 33:38 for 10k, 77:52 for Half and 2:48:58 for the marathon. Richard has achievements of 2024 5k V55 Masters International 2nd, 2024 Boston Marathon V55 4th, 2023 10k V55 Masters International winner. He used to be a competitive cyclist until he turned to running and seemed pretty good at it. He talks about how he moved from cycling to running as well as how he transferred his skills to enable his running

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02:00:24

Episode 95 - Belinda Brennan

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Katie, Dave, Cal and Emma speak with a v45 Bramhall Runner who has PBs of 18:27 for 5k,38:26 for 10k, 84:00 for Half and 3:02:46 for the marathon. Belinda talks about how she got into running and how her Dad was a big inspiration. She tells us about her dad’s “incentive” to get her running. Belinda talks about training for Bramhall and gives away some secret names for some groups. Parkrun is a massive part of her weekly training so she tells us what her favourite one and what parkrun is all about

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01:59:11

Episode 94 - Rob McMurdo

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Dave, Sean, Katie and Cal speak with a Stockport Harrier who has PBs of 18:25 for 5k, 38:36 for 10k, 86:30 for Half and 3:11:52 for the marathon. Rob was recommended by a few people when we asked for guests and our Ambassador Mark Bousie said he is “possibly one of the finest smelling men in running!”. Rob talks about how he got into running and how his diagnosis of testicular cancer spurred his fitness journey to be the best and the fittest he could be. Running for Stockport Harriers, he talk about

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01:36:12

Episode 93 - Christmas Special 2024

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/12/01

The Christmas Special for 2024 is here. Dave, Cal, Katie and Sean are joined by 3 ambassadors, Emma Smith, Mark Bousie and Hayley Simpson. We find you about how the year has gone, favourite races, favourite runs, favourite episodes and running ICKs. Sean reels his big list off but only the top 3. We hear about bucket lists and highlights. The team talk about future guests and plans for the 100th episode too.We recorded in the Fairfield arms with listeners joining us for a beer wine and prosecco

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01:40:45

Episode 92 - Matt Barnes

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Dave, Katie and Cal chat with a Sale Harrier who started competitive sports in the 80s and competed in the modern pentathlon. With PBs of 5K 13:58, 10K 29:32, half marathon 67:32. Matt Barnes has also been the Northern 1500 meters champion twice. He’s been third in the Northern cross-country championships. He’s been the English 5K road champion in 2010.He’s been a sub-4-minute miler and he’s won the first leg of the National 12 Stage Road Relays. He speaks about how he got into running, how he got

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01:18:54

Episode 91 - Juliet Smith

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/10/30

Sean, Katie, Dave and Cal talk to a Rochdale Harrier who has retuned to the sport as a masters athlete having taken a short 22 year break, the recovery has clearly worked for Juliet who has returned with some very impressive times. Since returning she has had times of 5k 19:36, 10k 41:02, 10 mile 73:02. Juliet talks about her time running as a junior and then her come back as a masters athlete. Juliet tells us about her training now and how she is coached by her husband Mark, who she gives high

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02:00:06

Episode 90 - Ian Grime

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with a Salford Harrier who has PBs for 5k in 14:13, 10k in 29:21, half in 65:38, and a marathon in 2:31:47. He has also ran 5000m 13:37, the mile in 4:03.7. Ian spoke about how he got into running at a young age and where his junior career took him. From school to university in Loughborough and living and working there. He spoke about how not to celebrate too early in races where he nearly got caught out and he speaks about Evan, his son, and his progression and how

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01:28:56

Episode 89 - Cath Broomfield & Dan Britton

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Cal, Dave and Michael speak with two Marple Runners, one who is the female club captain and one who is the Treasurer of the club. Cath has PBs of 5km 28.05, 10km 59.38, Half 2hr 13. Dan has PBs of 5k 19:42, 10k 42:38, Half 95:16, Marathon 3:58:51. Both great ambassadors for Marple Runners talking about how much of a community it is and how much meeting at the pub happens. Cath talks about how she ran Manchester 10k in the early running years and how Marple helped her with going to races. Dan chats

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02:03:26

Episode 88 - Phil Tomkinson & Josie Clough

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/09/18

Dave, Cal, Sean and Katie speak to two Manchester YMCA Harriers. Phil who is the president of the club and Josie who is the female club captain. Phil has PBs of 5k in 16:51, 10k in 34:25, half in 1:18:39, marathon in 3:00:05. Josie has PBs of 5k in 21:58, 10k in 47:07, half in 1:50:07, marathon in 4:07:44. They both talk about how they got into running as well as how they ended up at Manchester YMCA Harriers. Phil talks about them 5 seconds on the marathon and Josie talks about getting beating a 5k

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02:11:45

Episode 87 - Andy Sykes

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/09/04

Sean, Cal and Katie speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who has travelled the world doing marathons, with one coming up very soon. With PBs for 5k in 19:02, 10k in 38:36, half in 82:00, marathon in 2:54:38. Andy talks about Daddies Escape and how they were perfect for his situation as well as how grateful he is of their time. He also shares the story of his daughter Pixie Belle. He has done many marathons and gives his verdict on why he loves doing it. He also gives the verdict on the best and worst

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01:29:44

Episode 86 - Rachael Rozhdestvenskaya

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/08/21

Cal, Sean and Dave speak to a Sale Harrier who has PBs of 18:36 for 5k, 37:50 for 10k, 1:23:19 for half and 3:00:38 for the marathon. And the big one, Rachael is a world record holder for 10k with a buggy which was achieved at Alderley Bypass. Rachael talks about how she started running and her experience of running in Russia as well as Spain. She talks about the how amazing Spain is for running and the strange prizes she won. She also talks about how she came about attempting a world record for 10k

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02:20:38

Episode 85 - Tony Hillier

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/07/17

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with a local legend! Tony Hillier is a Stockport Harrier, and a man who has been running and coaching for many years. With PBs 18:34 5k, 37:16 10k, 1:18:50 half, and 2:52:46 for the marathon. If there is a local race, he is there! Tony talks about how he started running, then tackling marathons. He reminises about the "old" days were its was no gps, chip timing, and you just had to accept the time given. Tony talks about coaching and starting HRC which has

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01:27:34

Episode 84 - Rachael Horrocks

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/07/03

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with a Hyde Village Strider. Rachael Horrocks has PBs of 26:18 for 5k, 56:09 for 10k, 2:04:56 for half and 4:45:17 for the marathon. She is a runner who always smiling, and a winner of our special recognition award at The Tour this year. Rachael talks about how she started running and her inspiration to keep going. Also, she speaks about how Hyde Village Striders have helped (bullied) her into racing cross country and other great races and experiences. Rachael talks

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01:46:51

Episode 83 - The Tour 2024 Review

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/06/26

Sean, Gav, Cal and Dave speak with Hayley Simpson and Mark Bousie for a review of The Tour 2024 and how it went for them. Along with the chat, the Katie and Emma spoke with runners over the 4 days bringing the interviews back for 2024.The team talk about their training in the last few weeks. Cal talks of Podiums eye balls out, Dave had a good run out at Hyde 7 and Sean ate his body weight in fish, chips and burgers on holiday in the lakes. This episode of LRP is in collaboration with Quest Events ,

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02:21:57

Episode 82 - Tom Charles & Nick Barry

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/06/12

Cal, Sean, Dave and Katie talk to a Chorlton Runner and a Sale Harrier. Tom Charles has PB’s of 14:44 5k, 30:26 10k, 66:49 HM and 2:21:59 M, as well some big wins including Yorkshire Marathon 2021! Nick Barry has PB’s of 14:50 5k 30:13 10k 66:37 HM and 2:22:55 M. Tom talks about how much of a sweet tooth he has, and explains why he races so much, whether its Parkrun or a local race. Tom also talks about his training and how it works for him showing that something that might not look right for some

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01:44:36

Episode 81 - Helen Ansell & Matt Cooper (Tour 2023...

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/05/24

Dave, Katie, Cal, Gav and Sean speak with Tour of Tameside winners from 2023. Helen Ansell is a Stadium Runner and Matt Cooper is a Salford Harrier. Both talk about how they trained for the Tour, what their favourite and least favourite stage is, what they would do differently and if they are running this year. Helen talks about her running marathons, being coached by previous winner Joe Baker and will she join Glossopdale Harriers? Matt talks about why he moved to Salford, why he did back to back

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01:54:16

Episode 80 - Mike and Helen Harrington

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/05/08

Dave, Cal, Sean and Gav talk to two Cheshire Dragons. The race director for Run Cheshire who has PBs of 5k - 16:53 10k - 35:33 half - 77:47 Mar - 2:53:51. And The Co-founder of Cheshire Dragons, who is a UKA Licensed endurance coach with PBs of 5k - 18:41 10k - 39:10 half - 1:26:29 Mar 3:18:23 along with some ultras. Mike and Helen Harrington talk about how it Cheshire Dragons came about along with how their running journey started. Mike talks about his events company Run Cheshire and how some of

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02:01:34

Episode 79 - Michael Holness

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/04/26

Sean, Cal and Katie speak with an East Cheshire Harriers who won South East Lancs League overall, won 1st vet in Manchester League XC twice and finished joint top v40 with Dave Norman, 1st vet at Salford 10k. Michael talks about running as a junior and what skills he learned that help him today. As well as how he got back into running after he recognised that he needed a change in lifestyle. Michael talks about how coaching brings rewards and where he has gathered the information to help him be a

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02:24:55

Episode 78 - Rupert Bonnington

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/04/10

Sean 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

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02:22:13

Episode 77 - Danielle Butler

Local Runners Podcast ·

2024/03/27

Cal, 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 hallucinations, to

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