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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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01:11:01

Episode 122 - Inky Steve | Sale Dragons | Shoe Talk |...

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Dave, Cal, Sean & Katie speak with a Sale Dragon who we now know the real name of. Inky Steve has PBs of 19:59 5km, 42:43 10km, 1:33:35 half marathon, 3:45:15 marathon. Steve talks about how he got into running, how it compares to breaking that sub 20min (but he had issues at the Tameside 5k). He is a very popular runner and he is one who is there to help people through thick and thin. Steve tells us about how joining Sale Dragons was perfect for his running and his love for Twisted Running. He

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00:47:28

Episode 121 - Long Run Debate | Project 3 | Get To...

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/02/11

Dave, Sean, Cal & Katie have a chat with James Hartshorne & Clare Finch from ECH who are part of the new ambassador team. Tameside 5k is selling out, and fast (just like the course). We have race reviews of Dewsbury 10k and the final MACCL race. We have a chat about what classes a long run as a long run and Cal gives the best answer he has ever given on the pod. Katie is getting into marathon training with a big update, Sean is picking up his long runs (or are they), Cal does a 20 miler from

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01:09:34

Episode 120 - Steve & Sarah Brown

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/02/04

Katie, Sean, Cal & Dave chat with two Stockport Harriers who have couple running goals perfected. Steve has PBs of 5K - 20:30, 10k - 42:00, half marathon- 1:32:00, marathon 3:15. Sarah has PBs of 5K 20:35, 10k- 42:00 , half marathon 1:33:00, marathon- 3:20:00. Sarah talks about how she did her first race in 2018 and it went perfectly, then she goes on to run marathons in the majors. Sarah ran Berlin Marathon in 3:23 and she did this off training on a static bike and watching Netflix. Sarah is

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00:47:33

Episode 119 - Training & Races | New Ambassadors |...

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/01/28

Sean, Dave, Katie and Cal introduce the new Ambassadors that have joined the LRP Team. Originally wanted to get two new ambassadors, but we couldnt say no to so many, so six were picked. Updates on Tameside 5k, Black Knight Charge as well as a Salford 10k update from Salford Harriers, and its not good news. Race reviews for SELCC, Brass Monkey, Northern XC Champs, and Daffodil 10k. Sean also throws in an update on the results from the Boxing Day 5k that Cal got wrong...Discussion point for why its

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01:22:30

Episode 118 - Martin Clark

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/01/21

Sean, Katie, Dave & Cal speak with a Bury AC Athlete who has been made a massive transformation from self-described 'Emo' phase to running sub 15min 5k. Martin talks about how he had a wake-up call when in New York and made a choice to start his running journey. His journey goes from breaking 1 hour for 10k, then 40min, and bringing that time right down showing his natural talents. Martin is a big beliver in locking into a pace and not using your watch to drive your performance, he

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00:49:11

Episode 117 - We're Back!

Local Runners Podcast ·

2026/01/14

Welcome to Local Runners Podcast's 6th year of recording...Christmas and New Year have gone and now its all about getting back on Marathon blocks, for those doing a marathon. We talk about the new format for the podcast, bringing an episode a week, Tameside 5k and Black Knight Charge races, Ambassadors, and of course Race Reviews for Ribble Valley 10k, Boxing Day 5k, Wythenshawe Parkrun for Michelle Vaughan, and Hit the Trail Race.Training updates from the team cover Cal twisting his ankle 6 days

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01:18:29

Episode 116 - Christmas Special 2025

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/12/24

2025 comes to a close and, with Katie out on a bottomless brunch, Dave, Sean and Cal are left to hold the fort. The team talk about what we have done in 2025. With 22 episodes featuring 34 amazing guests, including our Marathon Special where we reflected on listeners’ spring marathons, 2025 has been an amazing year. With tributes, highlights, personal reviews of the year, Room 101 trends and what we are planning next year.Don’t forget to follow, share, and leave us a review on Apple / Spotify. It’s

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02:00:56

Episode 115 - Sara Barron

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Katie, Sean, Dave and Cal speak with a Bramhall Runner. Sara has been smashing PBs over the last couple of years setting PB’s of, 5K 18:26, 10K 37:42, Half Marathon 81:09 and a Marathon of 2:57:14. She tells us about how she got into running and how when she started more seriously after her second child was born. Sara talks about her mindset with running and how it changed over time. Parkrun is a big part of Sara's routine and Bramhall is her local parkrun. She has done approx 100 parkruns there

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02:09:44

Episode 114 - Bev Beeley

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Dave, Cal, Katie and Sean speak with a Twisted Running Club runner who has an amazing story. Bev has PBs of 23:43 for 5k, 49:23 for 10k, 1:45:25 for the half, and 3:45:54 for the marathon. She talks about her story of finding joy in running 2 years into her sobriety and staying focused a day at a time. She was able to shift her full focus into running during lockdown and was aiming for medals, but not times, will that change? Being self taught, Bev has learned many lessons and has found out the hard

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01:58:33

Episode 113 - James Braban

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/10/22

Cal, Sean Katie and Dave speak with a Chorlton Runner who has been smashing his PBs this year. James has PBs of 17:23 for 5k, 35:41 for 10k, 78:24 for the half, and 3:01:12 for the marathon. James talks about how he wasnt sporty in school but when he became a dad, he started the fitness journey. Running wasnt his only sport, kick boxing was a big part until he realised that it was better running than being kicked in the face. He talks about how the Tour of Tameside was a big part of his running

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02:29:25

Episode 112 - Molly Glenister Doyle & Thomas Lewis

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Sean, Cal, Katie & Dave speak with the founders of Manchester 24 Hours Run against Homlessness and runners of Manchester Road Runners. Molly has PBs of 20:03 for 5k, 42:08 for 10k, 93:57 for the half, and 3:28:12 for the marathon. Thomas has PBs of 17:23 for 5k, 35:43 for 10k, 82:26 for the half and 2:55:54 for the marathon.They both talk about Run Wild MCR, Manchester Road Runners, Parkruns, Commonwealth Games and Paris Olympics and how involved they are. As well as being involved in Ancoats

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01:50:49

Episode 111 - Colin Green

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Dave, Sean and Cal talk to a Royton Road Runner who has completed over 40 marathons with a PB of 3.04. He has completed the 200 mile Ultra Great Britain twice, Race Across Scotland twice. A repeat offender in the Spine Races having completed the full 268 mile winter race twice and the summer version once. Colin tells us how his dad inspired his running watching him do XC and other races, London Marathon being one. After a small break from running he returned to running at the age of 30 where he

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00:48:53

Episode 110 - LRPxEMC

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/09/19

Local Runners Podcast and Endurance Mind Coaching collaborate at Voodoo in Manchester for a live recording which is a first for both (minus the Christmas Episode). Stuart Holliday from Endurance Mind Coaching gives some great advice for the live audience and listeners on how to use the power of the mind to help push you to your goals. Sean, Katie, Dave and Cal give their experiences on how they have used mental preparation in races and we have some great questions from the audience too. Must watch,

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02:01:27

Episode 109 - Helen, Lucy & Sophie Armitage

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/09/10

Dave, Cal, Katie and Sean speak with 3 Sale Harriers where on the first on the podcast where we have a mum and her two daughters, Helen, Lucy and Sophie Armitage. Starting off, they all tell us how they got into running and you can guess that parents had a big influence. Sophie goes through her questions telling us about remembering competing at such a young age and how the coaches when she was a junior, she was able to bring key things she brought to her training now. Sophie also tells us about how

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01:33:34

Episode 108 - Darren Martin

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean talk to an Altrincham Runner. Darren has PBs of 5k 17.38 10k 36.05 Half 1:18:14. Darren starts by telling us why he started running at the age of 47 after thinking more about his health. He tells us of his hatred for Cross Country that started at school, and how he was good at 100/200m running. He recently moved to Altrincham AC after a long period at Winston and Darren tells us why he did this and what he felt the benefits will be. Darren is a keen pacer having paced over

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01:50:35

Episode 107 - Katherine Fitzpatrick

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Katie, Dave, Sean and Cal speak with a Chorlton Runner who has PBs of 17:04 for 5k, 35:48 for 10k, 82:51 for half marathon and 2:58:49 for the marathon. Katherine tells us about starting running when she was 8 or 9 and how free it was, then when her dad couldnt keep up it was time for her sister to join in. After a very long time away from clubs, she joined Chorlton Runners in 2022 and found the love for competing but it came at a price where Katherine explains about her anxiety before races. The

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01:23:30

Episode 106 - Matt Luccock

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Cal, Dave and Emma talk to a Sale Dragon Runner. Matt has PBs of 22:12 for 5k, 44.28 for 10k, 1:42 for half marathon and 3:43 for the marathon. He is a big fan of the pod and he also helped LRP Ambassador Emma in the Manchester Marathon this year. Matt talks about his start to running, and how having children influenced the choice to begin his fitness journey. Matt described running as "life changing" and he explains in detail on how he is able to reflect back on how running isnt just a

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01:52:42

Episode 105 - Alia Braithwaite

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this episode, Dave, Cal, Katie, and Sean chat with Alia Braithwaite from Bury AC! With PBs of 18:19 (5K), 38:07 (10K), 83:15 (Half Marathon), and a speedy 2:59:23 for the Marathon.Alia takes us through her unique running story: from junior athlete, to stepping away, and her triumphant return after having kids. She shares the profound lessons she's learned along the way, navigating her journey back through Prestwich AC and returning to her roots at Bury AC. Discover how she levelled up her

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01:34:29

Episode 104 - James Moles

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/06/04

Katie, Cal and Dave speak with a Chorlton Runner and he has coached lots of athletes to PBs. James has PBs of 16:56 for 5k, 34:52 for 10k, 75:55 for half marathon and 2:38:32 for the marathon. James tells us about how school sports of avoiding being passed the ball made him better at XC running as well as being the captain of his XC team. After a short break from the sport and coming back, James tells us how it his relationship evolved in his 30s and how his training habits and signing up for a

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01:51:44

Episode 103 - Harry Wakefield

Local Runners Podcast ·

2025/05/21

Sean, Cal, Dave and Katie speak to a Salford Harrier who won the Tameside 5k 2025. Harry has PBs of 1:49 for 800m, 3:40.35 for 1500m, 3:58.64 for the mile, 13:53 for 5k, 29:39 for 10k. Coming from a cycling background, Harry talks about how he first started running (the shoe choice will shock you), and he then tells us about how someone from Highgate Harriers convinced him to join them. Sean asks about the move from Highgate Harriers to Salford being a "step up" and Harry shows why it was

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