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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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All Episodes

44:42

Episode 70 Brighton Half Marathon

Running Partners ·

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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46:35

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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45:13

Episode 68 Iron deficiency and anaemia

Running Partners ·

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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01:16:39

Episode 67 Dot Kesterton Interview

Running Partners ·

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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46:41

Episode 66 Common coaching questions

Running Partners ·

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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47:49

Episode 65 Winter Woes

Running Partners ·

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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45:49

Episode 64 Periodised Training

Running Partners ·

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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52:42

Episode 63 Healthy Eating and running

Running Partners ·

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!

Running Partners ·

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

Running Partners ·

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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48:23

Episode 60 Highlights of the year!

Running Partners ·

2024/12/23

Today we go through some of our highlights of the 2024! Its been a busy year for us and for you all, as well as enjoying some amazing moments in elite running, so we round up our favourite and most memorable events of the year, including our own running, listener achievements, Paul's athletes and of course not forgetting some magical Olympic moments! Let us know your highlights of the running year! We wish you all a very Happy Christmas!As always also go through our week of running and cover some

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50:57

Episode 59 Shaun Johnson and organising the Bolsover 10k

Running Partners ·

2024/12/16

This week features a fascinating interview with North Derbyshire Running Club athlete Shaun Johnson who is a race organiser for the Bolsover 10k. Shaun discusses the challenges of race organisation, the highs and lows and things that go on behind the scenes that runners dont see! Shaun also chats about his own running achievements this year and goals for next! We hope you enjoy the interview! Here are some links as mentioned;Carb drinks impact

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51:44

Episode 58 Half Marathon time again

Running Partners ·

2024/12/09

Today we delve back into the half marathon. Its a distance many people run and try to improve at and for some people its either a stepping stone to a marathon or part of a marathon training plan. We chat about how to train for a half, whether or not to take gels in the race and how to pace the race! Let us know your half marathon top tips!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

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53:34

Episode 57 Percy Pud Special

Running Partners ·

2024/12/02

On todays podcast we delve a bit deeper into the Percy Pud 10k, which is a popular and famous 10k race in Sheffield. We look at the race history, how it has grown, and some famous winners and record breakers! We also bring you a race review and results hot off the press! We also chat about strategy for racing a 10k, which sounds good but isn't easy to execute!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions

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Episode 56 Interview with Greg Penn

Running Partners ·

2024/11/25

On todays podcast we interview Greg Penn who is a GB masters athlete, member of North Shieds Poly running club and reigning European v60 Marathon champion! Greg talks all about his love of running, how he has managed to sustain his running into his 60s and some of his proudest moments and future goals. Greg also talks about how and why he thinks he has managed to keep running whilst others haven't We hope you enjoy the interview1As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent

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50:34

Episode 55 10k and 5k

Running Partners ·

2024/11/18

Today we chat about how to train for shorter distances such as 5k and 10k and how you might be able to get a PB in one of these if you are coming from a recent marathon or half marathon. We chat about our own experiences and those of athletes. Sorry for the fit of giggles near the start! We also talk about our recent physio visits and Pauls trip to Endurolab for a lactate profile test. Here is a link to Endurolab where Tom can be contacted to book a test! https://www.endurolab.co.uk/As always also

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56:29

Episode 54 Sheffield Business Runners

Running Partners ·

2024/11/11

Today features a fantastic interview with Hannah Duraid, Phil Turner and Sam Newton who founded Sheffield Business Runners. The group was set up to encourage people to get out and run and also provide an opportunity for people in the business world in the city to connect, meet and chat! The trio chat all about how they set the group up, how it has grown, and the future as well as what running means to them and their own running goals. We hope you enjoy the conversation and are really grateful for

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Episode 53 Running Book Review

Running Partners ·

2024/11/04

This week is all about running books! There are so many books about running of all different types and Ali and I have read our fair share, so we chat through them and give some of our favourites and recommendations. Here is a full list of books we chat through;Running with the Kenyans / Rise of the Ultra Runners / The Way of the Runner - Adharanand FinnThe Lost Art of Running - Shane Benzie26.2 miles to Happiness - Paul TonkinsonWhat I talk about when I talk about Running - Haruki MurakamiBorn to

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50:57

Episode 52 Growth Mindset

Running Partners ·

2024/10/28

Today we discuss growth mindset. Lots of runners talk about it, but what does it actually mean and how can you apply it to running ? We cover the differences in growth and fixed mindset and how you can learn, apply and adapt your mindset to help you in all aspects of your life! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your approaches to growth!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

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43:39

Episode 51 Running Inspirations

Running Partners ·

2024/10/21

On todays episode we talk about our running inspirations, following Lucy getting in touch to propose this as a topic and tell us about what has inspired her! We talk about some well known athletes from the generations, recent athletes who share stories on Instagram and YouTube as well as the ordinary people who have had a big impact on our running lives! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your own? As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to

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