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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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00:53:41

Ross Thompson: The inspiring story of The Orange...

Running Tales ·

2026/02/09

Struggling with his mental health and looking to lose weight, Ross Thompson made the decision to start running around a year ago.At first it was a struggle, and Ross was left wondering if running was for him. But he slowly grew to like it, and his efforts were supercharged when he took the decision to create his alter ego: The Orange Running Guy.Suddenly, his running was more than just a battle with himself. Ross was growing a network of running friends across social media, inspiring him just as he

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00:46:53

Sam Kirchin: The bereaved dad who found support in...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/26

Like so many other people, Sam Kirchin started running during the Covid pandemic.The rugby lover said he had been putting on weight even before lockdown started, so turned to running.He initially hated it, but continued to increase his distance and even started to take part in races.One person who was always spurring him on was his wife, Lyndsey, who took the decision to enter Sam into the London Marathon - an event he has now completed three times.The couple even completed the London Landmarks

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00:48:01

Jack Syder-Mills: The epic New Year's Day run that...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/19

While most people were heralding the start of the new year with something fizzy or sleeping as fireworks went off outside, Jack Syder-Mills was welcoming 2026 in an entirely different way.The Norwich-based runner was heading out to the trails surrounding his home to tackle six half-marathons on New Year's Day.Jack was taking on the extreme challenge to raise money for the Brain Tumour Research charity. It came after his sister, Ella, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just 22 -

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00:48:37

Steve Cushing: The 75-year-old with a pacemaker who...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/12

Steve Cushing describes himself as a 75-year-old, retired GP and back of the pack runner with two artificial hips and a pacemaker. But that only tells half of his story.He's previously run extreme events including The Ice Marathon, becoming only the ninth person to complete a marathon in the Antarctic, and - at the other end of the heat spectrum - the infamous Marathon des Sables.Having recently overcome a spate of injuries, Steve is now training to take on the high altitude, multi-day Mustang Trail

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01:02:35

Natalie Crawford: Running defines her, not cystic...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/05

This is a repeat of an episode which ran in December 2024; more details below.As a sickly and frail child, Natalie Crawford avoided exercise at all costs. Poor attendance at school and a constant cough that wore her out led Natalie to be diagnosed with asthma. She spent time in and out of hospital with chest infections, would cough huge amounts of mucus up, and suffered from frequent bouts of pneumonia.For years, Natalie just thought that was the way her life was and that there was no particular

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00:52:39

Stephanie Reents: 'We Loved to Run' author on the...

Running Tales ·

2025/12/15

Stephanie Reents' new novel, 'We Loved To Run', tells the captivating story of a female US college cross-country team, delving into what makes them tick and the external challenges that threaten to pull them apart.It's a fantastic read that explores everything from why women run and the pressures it brings, to the relationships teammates build and the coaches whose sometimes dubious methods involve weighing them and punishing under-performing runners by making them lead the toughest

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00:48:36

Nikky Lilley: The 5k Your Way Ambassador who beat...

Running Tales ·

2025/12/08

Nikki Lilley was a talented runner in her youth, but the pressures of competition sapped some of her love for the sport and it fell by the wayside.Life and raising a family - with five children - meant she was kept pretty busy over the next few years, but she eventually found her way back to running (and swimming and cycling) in the form of the triathlon.Age group success followed, but Nikki suffered a serious setback when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Surgery and chemotherapy, along with a

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00:39:28

Tony Letts: The Northampton runner who conquered UTMB

Running Tales ·

2025/12/01

In some ways, Tony Letts is your average club runner. He trains round his local parks, enjoys parkrun and is a member of his town club, Northampton Road Runners.Like so many other people, Tony starting running later in life, looking to improve his fitness. Along the way, he found a love of trail running and a desire to run increasingly long distances.And it's taken him on a journey which is far from average or ordinary. Earlier this year, Tony completed his long-held aim to run the Ultra-Trail

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00:45:59

Trina Dawkins: Championing voices from the trail

Running Tales ·

2025/11/24

Trina Dawkins is a trail and ultra runner - and perhaps more importantly a champion of women in sport.She is passionate about women's safety in the running world, and recently ran at the Kielder Marathon - despite being injured - on behalf of the She Runs Free initiative.Operating in partnership with Altra and BOLDI, She Free Runs aims to promote confidence and security for women runners, especially in remote or less trafficked areas.Trina also writes her own Substack newsletter, 'Voices from the

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00:45:16

Daniel Garner: 'How running gave me purpose'

Running Tales ·

2025/11/17

Daniel Garner was a sporty child, but his life was turned upside down when his mum sadly died from cancer when he was just eight years old.His parents had already been in the process of a divorce, and Daniels' father left not long afterwards. Although he was able to grow up in a loving family, with his sister and her partner bringing him up, Daniel's loss changed him.He felt he was missing part of his identity and that he was different to other children. It was something he took into

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00:26:39

Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club: Celebrating...

Running Tales ·

2025/11/10

It's one of the leading athletic clubs in the Midlands, but the success of Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club goes far beyond the gongs it and its athletes win.Competing across track and field, cross country and road running, the club has more than 1,000 members ranging from eight years old to those over 80.It has recreational sport written into its very being - or at least, its constitution - and celebrates runners at all levels.That's not to say their members aren't competitive though, whatever

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00:33:13

Lottie Banks: The chronic back condition forcing one...

Running Tales ·

2025/11/03

Lottie Banks was a keen runner at school, finishing 81st in the Mini London Marathon and winning a bucketload of medals.But when life and work came calling, running took a back seat.It was only in her late-40s that Lottie returned to the sport, taking part in races including the London Marathon, Great Eastern Run, and the Big Half.That last event in London, which was held as recently as September this year, was actually Lottie's 'Retirement Run'. A chronic back condition had become increasingly

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00:50:06

Andre Cardin: How one runners' journey to happiness...

Running Tales ·

2025/10/27

Andre Cardin's big running goal is fast approaching.Next week (November 2, 2025), he will take on theNew York City Marathon, one of the most famous road races in the world.But if Andre's New York adventure is inspiring, it is nothing compared to how he get here.Unfit, overweight and unhappy, Andre took a decision to dedicate his life to becoming a healthier, fitter and happier version of himself.His tool of choice was running, and it has helped him achieve that goal and more.Andre has

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01:03:00

Kim Levinsky and Shai Ben-Dor: A journey of becoming

Running Tales ·

2025/10/20

From crossing paths with farm dogs to shimmying over logs, ultra runner Kim Levinsky faced a plethora of physical, mental and altogether unexpected challenges as she set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) across New York State’s 358-mile Long Path.Now, a brilliant new feature film, 'The Long Path: A journey of becoming' has been released. It tracks the physical and mental struggle's Kim encountered during her epic run, as well as taking a deeper look at how society treats mental health

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00:53:41

Andy Goldsby: Marmcast presenter's journey from...

Running Tales ·

2025/10/13

Andy Goldsby's life was spiralling out of control. Overweight, he was drinking and smoking too much, and it was starting to effect his mental as well as physical health.It was a chance moment that changed his life. Desperate to make a change, he entered the London Marathon on a whim, never expecting to get in.The marathon lottery Gods were smiling on him, and to Andy's shock he was - at 20 stone and struggling to climb the stairs - on course to run one of the world's most famous running

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00:56:59

Sarah Lavender Smith: The 10-year making of her...

Running Tales ·

2025/10/06

There isn’t much Sarah Lavender Smith hasn’t done in the world of running.The Colorado resident has run more than 100 ultras and marathons, winning several at the 50k distance and clocking up many thousands of miles during more than 30 years in the sport.In 2019, she won the Grand to Grand Ultra, widely celebrated as one of the toughest races in the world.But Sarah had a ten year itch she needed to scratch: an event as hard to get into as it is to run.It is a race which features 102.5 miles (165km)

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00:38:19

Sho Gray: Aiming for 24-hours of running glory

Running Tales ·

2024/02/13

Sho Gray has a big goal in 2024.The professional runner, who is the Tennessee state record holder for the 100-mile distance, is betting on himself to make the US national 24-hour race team. Sho is using his savings to dedicate himself to running in the hope of winning the American 24-hour race championship in November, and in doing so qualifying for the national team. It’s all a far cry from his first manoeuvrings in the world of running, when as a youngster at a Japanese international school he

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00:30:09

Stan Robertson: The street pastor who feeds rough...

Running Tales ·

2024/02/06

This week's Running Tales Podcast has a somewhat different theme. Our guest is Stan Robertson, the man behind Northampton-based rough sleeper charity Project 16:15. Running Tales is once again backing the 16:15 Charity Run, which will take place at The Racecourse in Northampton, England on Saturday, March 23. The event, which aims to raise awareness of and funding for rough sleepers in the town, will take place over six hours - with runners encouraged to run as long or as short a distance as they

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00:35:20

Emily Moore: From being told she'd never walk unaided...

Running Tales ·

2024/01/30

When Emily Moore was just 19 she suffered a knee injury which led to her being told she'd never walk unaided again, let alone run. Now, she's on the edge of taking on the toughest footrace in the world, the formidable Marathon des Sables, in April. After suffering her injury, Emily was determined she would run again, immediately entering the London Marathon. A painful period of rehabilitation followed, but her dream became a reality with her knee surgeon among those cheering her to the finish

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00:26:54

Raziq Rauf: Proving 'Running Sucks' one amazing story...

Running Tales ·

2024/01/23

Raziq Rauf is the man behind the increasingly popular 'Running Sucks' Substack, a tongue-in-cheek title for a newsletter that looks at the stories of people doing interesting things to further running culture. Raz's newsletter has covered subjects as varied as homelessness, racism, body shaming and alcoholism - all from the prospective of those in the running world. It aims to tell stories that go beyond people's favourite trainers or their marathon training plans. The result is a fascinating and

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