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PODCAST

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

61:17

Episode 121 Hildee Weiss Interview

Running Partners ·

2026/03/22

This week features a brilliant interview with listener and runner Hildee Weiss who has written a book called, 'Embracing My Inner Athlete' which is released on 9th June 2026. Hildee talks all about her life, running and the book and gives us a fascinating insight into what running means to her and why she has embraced it! We hope you enjoy! Links below;momoffive68 Facebook Strava Blog Youwantmetodowhat.home.blog Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge

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Episode 120 How much running is enough?

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2026/03/15

How much running is enough running?! Its an interesting question, so we mull it over with the help of some science and weaving in our own experience and thoughts. Let us know what you think and if you have a weekly, monthly, yearly target for your running and if so, why? Links to some papers we used for this week; • Rasmussen et al. (2013): Weekly running volume & injury risk before marathon —https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23593549/ • Fokkema et al. (2020): Weekly volume & longest run related to

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44:53

Episode 119 Running influencer nonsense!

Running Partners ·

2026/03/08

How much should we listen to running influencers and what they say about training, racing, eating and lots of other topics. Some influencers have huge followings, and can impact lots of people, so we chat about what we think and how it can help and be damaging. Let us know what you think and which influencers you listen to and which you don't! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our

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Episode 118 Karen Stevens

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2026/03/01

This week features a brilliant interview with Sheffield runner and Smiley Paces athlete Karen Stevens who tells us all about her running, life and how she fits it all together! Karen is a long time member of the famous women only running club Smiley Paces and talks all about what this means to her and others. We hope you enjoy!Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for

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62:42

Episode 117 Sports Dietitian Lauren Rose

Running Partners ·

2026/02/22

This week features a brilliant interview with Sports Dietitian Lauren Rose who supports athletes and runners with personalised nutrition to help them unlock their full potential! Lauren chats about her work, running and why nutrition matters and things to do and look out for. We hope you enjoy! Lauren is offering a 20% discount on any nutrition packages for listeners, just mention running partners podcast when you contact Lauren

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48:31

Episode 116 80/20 Training

Running Partners ·

2026/02/15

This week we discuss 80/20 training, where it came from, what it means, how it works and if it works for runners. Let us know thoughts and if it works for you! Here are some links to research we discussed in the podcast;https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2004.00418.x https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4621419/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338606552_Effects_of_Different_Training_Intensity_Distribution_in_Recreational_Runners Here is a link to support

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49:47

Episode 115 The psychology of bottling it

Running Partners ·

2026/02/08

This week is all about how we can sometimes psych ourselves out of outr best performances without even knowing it! We chat about the science of bottling races and how it happens and how you might avoid it happening and what goes on, including our own experiences! Let us know what you think! ⁠Preloved Sports⁠ and please use code RUNNINGP20 to get 20% off purchases in the online shop! Here are links to articles we

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43:23

Episode 114 Protein, ankles and other stuff

Running Partners ·

2026/02/01

This week Paul was due to talk about his 100k challenge, but this is delayed following an unfortunate football incident! The protein chat from last week has generated some feedback, so we delve into this in a bit more detail and other general training talk! Here are some links;Preloved Sports and please use code RUNNINGP20 to get 20% off purchases in the online shop! Here are links to articles we

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56:21

Episode 113 More marathon training chat

Running Partners ·

2026/01/25

Following lots of feedback on last weeks episode we are continuing our marathon training chat this week and covering a few more key aspects of training to think about in the lead up to your marathon! Let us know what you think or if there is anything else for us to cover...Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

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49:56

Epsiode 112 Marathon time again!

Running Partners ·

2026/01/18

This week is another all about the marathon ! Many of you will be starting your marathon plans for races this Spring, so we talk about different ways to approach the race, how training doesn't have to be the same for everyone and how to work out what works for you! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

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44:42

Episode 111 2026 here we come...

Running Partners ·

2026/01/11

We are back for another year of running chat, race results and reviews, how we find time for our own running, goals for the year ahead and much more. We hope you had a great festive break and are excited for your running goals for the year ahead! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

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65:57

Episode 110 What a year...2025 reviewed

Running Partners ·

2025/12/21

This week we talk about some highlights from the last year for the podcast, for listeners and for us! Thank you for listening to our podcast this year and we are having 2 weeks off before coming back in 2026 for another year of fun!! ⁠ Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners

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Episode 109 Comeback

Running Partners ·

2025/12/14

Ali has been out of action for a couple of months recovering a suspected stress fracture. As the injury hopefully clears up and Ali is ready to return to running, she chats about how she intends to go about it, and what a plan looks like with a marathon only four months away. Hopefully helpful to any injured runners out there and let us know what you think? Here is a link to the article we mentioned,

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Episode 108 Running waffling

Running Partners ·

2025/12/07

On this weeks podcast we have a good old chinwag about the races that people have been doing, the training at this time of year and how even if you train a bit less you can still churn out decent times! We wonder about how much or little variation there is in times in the well trained athlete! Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always we go through our week of running and

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Episode 107 Gods Own Backyard Ultra

Running Partners ·

2025/11/30

On this weeks podcast Paul gives us a review of his BYU adventure in Leeds a couple of weeks ago. Paul chats about how the race went, what it was like, the BYU community and we also have a brilliant race review from fellow runner Jack. Backyard ultras are a great way to enter the world of ultra running, give one a go!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always we go through our

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Episode 106 Ultra Women Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

Running Partners ·

2025/11/23

This week we have a follow up interview with Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson authors of the highly acclaimed book Ultra Women - the trailblazers defying sexism in sport. The book has been shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Awards and Emma and Lily talk to us about the busy 6 months since the book came out! Check out episode 80 for the first time they came on the pod just before the book was published. Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much

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49:09

Episode 105 Secret Marathon

Running Partners ·

2025/11/16

Today Paul talks about his cheeky last minute secret marathon only 3 weeks after running York and a week before taking on the backyard ultra! Its an interesting insight into how quickly the body can recover from one big run before taking on the next and why Paul decided to go for it! See what you think and let us know the times you have done this!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

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Episode 104 Becky Lyne

Running Partners ·

2025/11/09

This week we have a brilliant interview with Becky Lyne who ran for GB at the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games in the 800m. Becky chats about how she got into running and became an elite athlete and then about her transition to establishing her own business Graceful Running to help runners grow, develop and thrive. Find out more here and get an exclusive discount! https://gracefull-school-7c79.thinkific.com/pages/pgrc Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers

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Episode 103 Yorkshire Marathon Fun

Running Partners ·

2025/11/02

This week Paul gives a review from his race at the Yorkshire Marathon 2 weeks ago. Paul reflects on the race, how it went, what went well and didnt and the lessons to learn for the future! It was a tough race, but a brilliant event as always. We hope you enjoy!Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs

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Episode 102 Jon Steele Hardmoors Race Director

Running Partners ·

2025/10/26

This week we feature a brilliant interview with Hardmoors Race Director Jon Steele. Jon and his wife Shirley have spent years building Hardmoors into one of the best, toughest and most inclusive race series in the UK, with some amazing events. Jon talks all about Hardmoors, how it grew, what it means and the future, whilst also fitting in his own running ambitions! We hope you enjoy!lAlso why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more

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