Local Runners Podcast

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 his races have caught the headlines year in year out (for good reasons). Helen talks about getting her runs in when she works on US time as well as her drive for ultras. They both explain about how they manage their running with 3 daughters busy schedules and how they prepare to race, but do they always actually race after their warm up.

The team give an update on training after marathons and 3 year breaks. Dave talks about his mass of races in the last few weeks, Sean says about his ankle giving his some jip, Cal is back in training with some goal races and Gav IS BACK with a big race booked, but what race?

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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 coach. Also, he talks about who inspires him and how confidence is key.

The team are back from the big smoke with medals and new T-Shirts along with a hangover that lasted a little longer than expected. Sean talks us through his PB and breaking that 2:39 barrier, Katie tells us about finally running up the mall without cramp, and Cal tells us how to celebrate after a marathon PB!

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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 messages from home.

The team talk about their training after 4 weeks of not recording and lots of race reviews, including Trafford, Road Relays, and Wilmslow. Sean talks about marathon training and his new Alphafly 3s, Cal explains his wobble at Trafford and how he has learnt from it, Katie chats about a similar wobble at Trafford and Wilmslow, and Dave gets into his best 10k time in 4 years.

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Dave, Hayley, Cal and Fraser speak with an athlete and coach. Nia placing 2nd in MACCL U17 Women in 2023 and 2024, Derbyshire 3,000m Track Champion, making her 10k road debut in Sept 2023, and getting 37:07 at Knutsford 10k becoming the 4th fastest u17 lady in the UK. Barry has been running for 20+ years with 22 marathons, 3 ironman Triathlons and is the head coach and chairman of Start2Jog Running Club. Nia talk about how she got into running and what progress she has made so far, as well as being as committed as possible. Nia also explains why she doesn't run with a watch. Barry talks about his time coaching and why he loves it so much as well as his own running experiences including marathons and an ultra. Both talk about their relationship and why it works so well. With Sean & Katie not able to make it, Fraser and Hayley join Cal and Dave for this episode and talk about why being an ambassador is so good and why you should apply! Fraser talks about his recent races and training, Hayley talks about how she "loves" marathon training and Park Road sessions, Dave give a big update on his toe, and Cal talks about his biggest week yet and all eyes are on Trafford for the majority of the team. This episode is in collaboration with Revival. Revival provides instant hydration, packed with electrolytes & 5 essential vitamins, Revival helps boost performance, ease recovery all through the power of hydration. Just a 2% drop in your hydration levels can have up to a 20% negative impact on your bodies ability to perform & recover. Revival provides rapid rehydration to ensure you’re ready for anything. Revival comes in 8 premium flavours, with classics like Orange & Cherry or get the taste of summer with their Limited Edition Pina Colada & Mojito flavour. To get a 20% discount code use LOCAL20 (Limited time)

Sean, Cal, Dave and Katie speak with a Chorlton Runner who has 610 Parkruns as well as 284 volunteering credits. With PBs of 17:57 for 5k, 37:26 for 10k, 83:43 for half and 3:31:09 for a marathon, Naz talks about all things Parkrun (including the new changes to records) and about how he loves parkrun so much. Naz also talks about how much he gives back to the community whether thats running, or at his local Mosque. Running through a small injury in his knee, Naz explains what exercise he does apart from running, and its a lot.

The team talk about big announcements. Joining the ambassador team and partnering with the Tour of Tameside. Both big and both where we can help give back to the community. Don’t forget to use code ‘LRP2024’ when signing up to the Tour of Tameside. If you want to join the Podcast Ambassador Team, follow the link below and fil out the form.

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Sean talks about a bump in the road for London, Cal talks about his Progessive Miles being a work of art, Katie talks about her mileage getting tasty, and Dave talk about how his foot is getting better.

Katie, Sean, Cal and Dave speak to four juniors from East Cheshire Harriers. Oliver Walker, Erin McMahon, Imogen McBurnie and Sam Horner have all represented their club in numerous events and flying the green and gold flag. They talk about how they started their running journey, how they love Parkrun and how it helped them. Oliver talks about his goals for 10k races this year, Erin talks her trophies, Sam talks about hopefully doing a marathon with his dad, and Imogen talks about her experience in the Northerns.

The team talk about how marathon training has been going and races for Dave. Fuel and Recovery being a big topic this week. Katie talks about her fuelling after XC before a Sunday run, Sean is happy than a pig in s***, Dave talks about his race at Daffodil 10k, and Cal talks about a new discovery all runners need to know about.

Sean, Katie, Cal and Dave went to a lactate threshold test at Salford University. The team talk about what they expected and what actually happened, as well as how the data will help them in their training. Discussion point around RunBritain rankings and how they are measured with a great demo by Dave. Also with the usual race reviews and training from the team.

Dave talk about his foot, Katie talks about getting the mileage in, Cal is tired already from marathon training and Sean is ready to kick his off after some great times in 5k, 10k and half.

Dave, Katie, Cal and Sean speak with a Salford Harrier who is the highest performing senior British man at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Joe is currently 3rd in the current world ranking in mountain running. He speaks about how he got into running, who helped him along the way, and how much he still loves running. Joe also tries to explains about his Casio watch, if he is on strava or not, and how many miles he does in a week. He talks about his battles with Dave and other names on memory lane, and how it felt to take a big win.

The team talk about whats been happening in the last few weeks. Cal talks about his London GFA place, Katie talks about Gravy Pud (the race, not the food), Sean talks about Conwy half and Dave tells us some bad news.

Dave, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier. Sally has PBs of 16:42 for 5k, 34:14 for 10k, 74:14 for half, and 2:37:48 for the marathon. Sally talks about her time in Berlin for the Marathon and the build up to it including key sessions. She also discusses proud PBs, her go to shoes for race day, and her go to recovery food. Sally also discusses her plan to create a run club for women.

The team talk about end of year Christmas episode and how Movember is going for the boys of the team, some say its only visible in certain lights apart from Daves. Sean is away in the lakes after Conwy half, Dave talks about MACCL, Katie talks about her half marathon PB at Tatton Park, and Cal find out he has been scanning someone else parkrun barcode.

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with two Chorlton Runners. Rachel Burgon has PBs of 19:33 for 5k, 41:11 for 10k, 1:28 for half, and 3:09 for the marathon. Russel Astle-Coates has PBs of 16:42 for 5k, 35:03 for 10k, 75:39 for half, and 2:53:55 for marathon. Rachel & Russel talk about how their started running and what diets they both follow. They both also talk about shoes (obviously) and we find out who has the most pairs. Rachel talks about her marathon experiences, how her work can help with her running, and her strength work. Russel gets an fanboy letter from Michael Harris, his concerns for track access within Manchester, as well as how a coach has helped him since.

The team chat about Beet It Sport (episode sponsors) and how it helped Sean & Katie. Sean, Cal, Dave and Gav are doing Movember and want to see some support from our listeners. Sean is getting ready for his 100th parkrun at Hyde, Cal is buzzing over his first National XC Relay, Dave is enjoying being a 1st V45, and Katie is learning from higher mileage and cutting back when needed.

Sean and Cal talk to an International runner with a Sub 4 minute mile, as well as a 5 time national champion with sub 14 minutes for 5k and sub 30 mins for 10k. Eion is also the current 3k European Indoor Masters Champion. He also has a PhD in Biomechanics and a charted Physio. Eion discusses how he started running as well as each of his fantastic PBs we achieved. He gives us advice on how we can do small things to help become better, stronger, faster runners. Also, are you a "neuromuscular or aerobic style" runner?

The team chat about what's happened in the last week which isn't much, apart from running in the On Running gear which brough up some interesting comments from passerbys. Dave talks about his Fell Relays, Sean talks about getting back up to big miles, Cal says how much he isn't running and Katie gears herself up for the Oldham Half. :)

Cal, Dave, Katie and Sean speak with a Salford Harrier who currently lives in London. Katie has PBs of 18:41 for 5k, 39:07 for 10k, and 1:42:02 for half marathon. She also was 1st in the UK for 600 meters in 2008 as an U15, and in 2011 she was ranked 9th in the UK for 1500m as an U20. Katie talks about how she got into running, how proud she was as a junior about her wins and why she stopped running. Katie also chats about her accident where she was ran over in London, as well as her recovery when she was worried she wouldn't walk properly again, let alone being able to run. The discussion point of a food diary was a lengthy one, but great detail.

The team introduce a quick fire round for themselves and future guests. Dave talks about his XC form and explains he isn't on drugs, Sean talks about his build up and been able to do a long run, Cal talks about his Manchester Half Marathon and his big PB, and Katie talks about her XC walk and then redeeming herself the week after.

Katie, Dave and Cal speak with the first female U18 of the UTMB YCC Cadet - The Revenge 2023. Eleana is part of the Alpine Run Project which gets kids running from the streets to the peak. With Pbs of 5k 19:44, 10k 41:37 half marathon 1:36:02. She talks about how she joined the Alpine Run Project, how she got into running and how her other hobby of Cheerleading helped with running. Eleana talks about her experience of going to the Alps and how its changed her life. She talks about positivity within her running group and how she wants to keep it that way.

The team are a man down with Sean having man flu, but the talk of Willys Apple Cider Vinegar show how it would have helped him if he could hack it. Katie and Cal explain how they couldnt either, but the ambassadors are well on it with a great review of it. Dave talks about his experience in Madeira, Katie chats about her Knutsford 10k experience and Cal needs a kick up the **** as he stopped in a race...AGAIN!

Katie, Cal and Sean speak with a local running legend who is a Hyde Village Strider who you will have heard once or twice on the pod as part of the Tour of Tameside. He has ran 17:52 for 5k (parkrun), 35:45 for 10k, 78:19 for half and 2:46:58 for marathon. Joe talks about how he got into running and how he manages it around working as a teacher. He talks about his early 5:23am running club that no one seems to want to join. We also put Joe's FA Cup knowledge to the test and it didn't disappoint. Also, his other talent is how many languages he can speak... man of many talents.

The team talk about the new Skinny Brands Cider, as well as how the money from the Tour is going to be spent. Kit orders have opened up so get on it and support the pod. Katie talks about her medal winning display at NW road relays, Sean is back running some good distances and building up, and Cal's Garmin has broke and he is lost without it.

Katie, Cal and Dave speak with a Salford Harrier father and son duo. Shaun has PBs of 17:51 for 5k, 35:47 for 10k, 80:14 for half, and 2:57:31 for Marathon. Akkeal has ran 14:46 at 5k and 31:17 in the 10k along with some impressive track times including an 8:43:01 3000m and a 4:03:45 1500m. Shaun explains why he is always smiling, and how he started running as well as how he got Akkeal running. Akkeal talks about his track career and how he knows he has a good marathon in him. Will we see one soon. Akkeal also discusses how he has broke his dad a couple of times. They both reflect on what moments they are most proud of for each other.

The team talk about whats happened in the summer break. Cal has been in Wales getting the hills in, Katie has been smashing Parkruns, Dave gives an update that Sean is back running but Dave has some bad news of his own.

Cal, Katie, Dave, Sean and Gav speak with an unattached runner who is part of a group called Tameside Recovery Runners. Martin's PBs are 29:47 for 5k, 1hr3min for 10k, 2.17 for half and 5hr 1min for marathon. Martin talks about how he loves the podcast and finds it inspirational, how he got into running and how them first few runs feel when starting out. He also talks about his 25 year recovery and how his dyspraxia impacts his running. The journey Martin has been on is talked about and how he helps others within a group called ANEW.

The team talk about the race of the year, Black Knight Charge 2023, and how good it was. Apologies are made to runners who went the wrong way during the race. A big thank you goes to Skinny Brands who sponsored the Black Knight Charge and provided prizes for the winners. Sean talks about coming back from injury, Cal talks about a hip issue thats back, Katie is ready for her holiday, Dave is ready to smash a sizzler, and Gav is back on it winning Parkruns (even though its not a race).

Katie, Cal and Dave speak with Oldham Parkrun regular, a Oldham and Royton Runner. Mike Mannings has PBs of 15:37 for 5k, 32:12 for 10k, 75:58 for half, and 2:35:20 for Marathon. He talks about his time running for Oldham and Royton as a Junior, and then how this helped in becoming a senior runner. He spent time at uni in Leeds, then went to New Zealand where he enjoyed running. Along with this, he talks about his run streak and how he manages family, work and running.

The team have a big list of race reviews. Katie talks about recent races she has done, Dave is busy doing sizzlers, and Cal is building up his mileage.

Katie, Sean and Fraser speak with Quest Events Chief Exec, Emma Marsh. We talk about a lot of feedback, both positive and negative. They discuss medals, marshals, cones, runners, traffic, tshirts and more. Emma speaks about things that have changed and plans on next year.

The team also talk about how the tour went for them. Discussing each stage along with the results.

Dave, Katie and Cal talk with a Chorlton Runner who is also an Asics FrontRunner. Sadia Haq is a parkrun regular with over 400 parkruns. Her times are 20:31 for 5k, 41:50 for 10k, and 94:45 for half marathon. Sadia discusses how she got into running and how she became an Asics Frontrunner. She talks about her religion and how it impacts her running, especially around Ramadan. Sadia also lets us know of her weekly routine and what she plans for 2023 and beyond.

With Sean away walking in the lakes, the team chat about London Marathon, and Katie gives her London update and drops Sean in it when he cant defend himself. Cal talks about getting back into running after Manchester and Dave talks about his recent Parkrun, or was it cross country?

Cal, Sean, Katie and Dave chat with two brothers from Bury Athletics Club. Jordan boasting 16:53 for 5k, 35:00 for 10k, 2:55:08 for Marathon, while Luke has 16:01 for 5k, 33:35 for 10k, 2:52:22 for Marathon. Luke and Jordan talk about sibling rivalry (if there is any), how their jobs help with their running, and how they started their running journey. Luke talks about how COVID lockdowns helped him improve, while Jordan explains how he struggled with motivation after work in the lockdowns. The brothers also talk about celebratory meals, and how one brother doesnt know what shoes to buy...

Sean and Katie chat about their taper, Dave explains how he fell...AGAIN, and Cal finally gets to talk about his marathon at Manchester...did he get a sub 3?

The full team are back speaking to a member of Oswestry Olympians who has represented Great Britain at the 50k European Championships and completed it in 3:21:26. Ali Lavender's PBs include 16:27 for 5k, 34:03  for 10k, 75:18 for Half and 2:38:34 for the marathon. Ali talks about how she grew up on a farm and how this helped her running. She also talks about working for Man City, how the Salomon 24 was, and how great it was to get silver in the European 50k Champs. As well as her experience as an elite at Boston Marathon.

The team talk about the last few weeks with races at Wilmslow and the Northern Road Relays. Now with tapers coming thick and fast, this is the last episode before Cal takes on Manchester Marathon, and before Sean and Katie start their taper. Gav is back recording but nothing too much to report on training and Dave has booked a race...but which one is it?

Cal, Katie and Sean speak with a Hyde Running Community runner who has some great times from starting running in 2019 at a couch to 5k. Matt Smith has PB'd consistantly in the last few year getting faster and faster. With London Marathon on his radar, he explains his goals and what he plans for London and beyond. Will he be in the Tour of Tameside? Will he PB again in London? Matt talks about his journey when he started running and what makes his get his running shoes on every day.

The team also discuss Trafford 10k now we are back together, and some news from the Tour Of Tameside shows them giving back to running clubs.

The original hosts have been given the boot and the Local Runners Podcast Ambassadors have taken over. Hayley Simpson, Michael Harris, Emilia Platt, Fraser MacDonald Oulds, Martha Tibbot, and Joe Bailey take over and do the usual announcements along with race reviews.

The ambassadors introduce themselves and let us know what they are training for. They then discuss their why for running, how obsessed they are with racing, a review of Altra Lone Peak 7, as well as their sporting inspirations and the best things about their clubs.

Lets see how they all get on and if they can read the names of runners in their race reviews

With International Womens Day on 8th Marth 2023, Katie brings the female ambassadors to join her and speak to 3 more fantastic women. Dr Jess Piaseki. Jess is a GB athlete, representing Great Britain in the 2020 Olympic Games Marathon and is now the 2nd fastest British marathon woman in history with a time of 2:22:25, achieved at the Seville marathon last year. Renee McGregor is a leading sports dietician, specialising in eating disorders, RED-s, the female athlete and athlete health & performance. She has worked with Great Britain teams at the Olympics, Paraolympics and Commonwealth Games providing nutritional support. She is also the best selling author of a number of books focussing on performance nutrition in sport, including the popular ‘more fuel you; understanding your body and how to fuel your adventures’. Dr Chloe Elliot is a Manchester based GP who runs for Salford Metropolitan. She has pbs of 3:05:50 in the marathon, 87:36 ½ marathon, 39.09 10k and 18:40 5k. She is best known locally for taking the title of overall female winner in the tour of Tameside in 2021.

With the team back to full strength, they speak the owner of Run North West which is both a retail store and events company. Andrew Whittingham is also an established runner. Running for Wimslow Running club he has PBs for 5k 16:54, 10k 35:17, Half Marathon 77:13 and Marathon 2:50:07. Andrew talks all about how he got into running, his injury problems, being a Coeliac runner, and his thoughts of Parkrun. Andrew also discusses his events, how Run North West has grown, about how it is to put on such great events and the problems that come with it.

Dave gives a fitting tribute to his first coach at Altrincham AC. First ambassador to give a race review is Martha about Windy Hill Fell Race. The team also discuss with Andrew about how to fuel before long runs. Speaking in a WhatsApp group, the team chatted about getting up really early and how it impacts the run when not fueling correctly. 

The team meet the competition winners at Athlete Matters in Worsley to have a physio screening. Craig Butterworth, Mike Harris, Sara Brown from Hyde Village Striders and Liz Thompson from Oldham & Royton all have their screening with Duncan Mason and Kat Wise. The team also join in the fun and some regret going for an 18 mile run 2 hours before. Some interesting findings for us all, and it wasn't as easy as we thought..."I thought this was a prize?". The team make some big BIG announcements including a Partnership for 2023, Podcast Ambassadors and some big Tour of Tameside news! Sean is finally happy now he is in marathon training, Dave gets another XC under his belt this year, Katie is smashing marathon sessions on Park Road (along with every other runner in Tameside) and Cal takes Stuart Holiday's advice on a diary, but is he doing it right?

The team kick off Season 3 with a Mind Coach who has been able to help Sean and other hit their goals in 2023. Stuart speaks to the team about how he got into running, how he started with psychotherapy, as well as where he has worked and how he helped his clients. He gives some advice to listeners who sent in questions.

The team give some race reviews and lots to get through. Competition winners, and 2 big announcements. Also introduced a review section where the team can review some kit, not just trainers though. Training reviews including Sean's start of London Training, Katie says she turned into a plodder over Christmas, Cal gets a PB in York, and Dave hits the ground running at Cross Country, oh he hasn't fell over yet this year too!

The whole team (yes, including Gav) are sat around a table at The Village in Hyde ready to reflect on the year we have had. We have some people with us while we record enjoying a drink. We even get a few questions and suggestions from the audience.

Not only running questions, but some Christmas questions like favorite Christmas song and what we are expecting of Father Christmas.

Merry Christmas everyone and have a great new year. 

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with a Stockport Harrier who has a  couple of wins this year, including Manchester Half Marathon in 73:29 and 1st in leg 1 at the Northern Athletics Women's 4-Stage Relay Championships. Mollie Williams has PBs of 16:03 5k and 32:45 10k, and she continues to smash PBs. But where is her marathon time? Mollie lets us know about her marathon plans as well as how she got into running, and how she celebrates after a race. She also lets us know what it was like going to America and what advice she would give to anyone looking at going.

The team announce a Parkrun meetup, as well as Altra reviews from Cal, Sean and Dave. Race reviews are in full swing with lots to catchup on. Training updates are looking good for some of us, Sean has news about the Championship place at London, Cal is getting back in the groove, Katie nails a Parkrun but where and by how much, and can Dave stay on his feet when running?

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with a Stockport Harrier who has completed all the world marathon majors and the 2nd Brit to do them under 3 hours. Steve Jones has ran London Marathon 14 times, Boston 3 times, New York twice, Berlin twice, Chicago once, and Tokyo once. Steve talks about how he started running, how he trains for his marathons and why he sometimes does back to back marathons. Steve also talk about what happened when he was at Boston Marathon in 2013 when the terrorist attack happened. Wonder how many marathons he has ran? Is he in the 100 marathon club?

The team announce the winner of the Altra Vanish Carbon, shout outs to those in and out of London Marathon and they discuss what to do if you're going to London (hotel, travel, food etc).

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak to a Salford pair who have some impressive times as well as some seriously good wins. Gary's PBs are 14:37 5k, 30:27 10k, 66:16 Half marathon and 2:23:04 marathon at this years Seville Marathon. Anna's PBs are 16:09 5k, 32:52 10k, 73:21 half marathon, and 2:34:20 at this years Manchester marathon being the 6th lady over the line. Anna tells us about winning Snowdon Marathon, and how she got into running. She also talks to us about how she has only just started doing speed sessions in recent years which have assisted in her great PBs. Gary talks about how he was told he wasn't allowed to run until he was 18, due to family commitments with show jumping (which we didn't expect to hear) and how when he pus a marathon block in he gets a good time.

Katie gives a review Altra's she has been given, Cal talks about not much running after London Marathon, Dave is like a kid in a sweet shop with cross country back on, and biggest news on the pod, Sean tells us that he has ordered some cross country spikes. The team also talk about how, after a big event like the marathon, you can feel down and have not motivation. Some advice given by the team on how to deal with this.

Cal, Dave, Katie and Sean speak with Andy Norman. Andy is an Altrincham Runner who has some great PBs. He explains how his dad inspired him as a junior, how he became involved in Altra Running. With Andy and Dave being brothers, we made sure we compared PBs between the two. Andy is also know for his passion for beer and he explains how he fits the drinking into the training, or visa versa. Also, Andy and Dave agree to something....what will it be.

Andy also brought the team some Altra shoes to try out, so these will be reviewed over the next few months. Competition for a lucky listener to win a pair of Altr Torin 6 too. Keep a look out on the socials.

With spring marathons being completed, Sean chats about his experience in Berlin, Katie and Cal talk about London Marathon and how it was for them both. Dave tells us about how he has been sharpening his spikes for the last 9months ready for cross country.

Katie, Cal, Sean and Dave speak with a Saddleworth Runner and Saddleworth Clarion Cyclist who has been smashing some local course records this summer. Leo Pollard fell race, 2 lads fell race, Millbrook Monster, Royton Trail race and Mossley 10k are amongst the course records she has broken. Also, competing in duathlons, she is the British Duathlon age group champion and hopes to GB next year. Martha talks about how she trains and mixes cycling with running, as well as how it running is complimented by cycling. Martha discusses her trainers, and how much her first pair of trainers were off eBay.

The team talk about tapering this week with Sean just a week away from Berlin Marathon, Cal and Katie just two weeks away from London Marathon. Dave also gives a wonderful, gripping description of the the Road Relays on the 11th September.

Good luck Sean in Berlin, and good luck to Cal and Katie in London.

Cal, Sean, Katie and Dave speak with Andy Woods, a Belle Vue runner who is a member of the 100 Marathon Club too. With his first marathon being in 2001 at Manchester and his latest marathon was number 114 in Calgary 2022. He speaks about how he tackles so many marathons and how he trains. Andy also lets us know plans for the rest of the year and beyond.

The team announce Parkrun meetup at Oldham Parkrun, getting the runner up of Martyn Hett Memorial Trophy and an update on the Junior Athlete vouchers.  

Sean, Cal and Gav speak with Chorlton Runner Fraser MacDonald Oulds. Fraser talks about how he started running, why he loves fell races and how much his dad has been an influence on his running. Fraser also talks about his participation in other sports as a child and how an injury stopped him from competing in sports for a while. Along with running, Fraser talks about the importance of strength work as well as "plogging". 

With Dave racing and Katie sunning it up in Mexico, the guys talk about recent training and up coming races for the marathon training boys Cal and Sean. Trimpell 20 coming this Sunday, they talk about how they will be approaching the race. After Sean had a "bad" race in Tatton, the guys discuss how to deal with a bad race.

The team announce the winner of the Mountain Fuel £20 voucher and the 5 junior athletes who has won Run North West vouchers. 

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who is making waves at the age of 17. Cementing a 17:22 at the first Sale Sizzler, and 36:50 at the Great Manchester Run 10k in May. As well as being the 2nd Lady in the Black Knight Charge in an impressive time of 38:49. Emilia talks about how she trained during lockdown, how her coaches at East Cheshire Harriers have helped with her confidence and self belief. Along with this, Emilia talks about her experience at Great Manchester Run 10k and meeting her idol Eilish McColgan. She also explains how she deals with the peer pressure from friends on her social life.

The team have lots to talk about in this episode. We chat about our first race we have been involved in, the Black Knight Charge, another Parkrun meet up booked in for Hyde, Running Bee donation and where we are putting the money, as well as race reviews of Adizero Podium Distance Project, Millbrook Monster, Alderley Park Summer Trail Race, and some big shout outs to previous guest Michael Harris (Lakeland 100), Liz Mason (Lakeland 50), Georgia Taylor Brown (Triathlon Silver at Commonwealth Games 2022) and Johnny Mellor (Marathon at Commonwealth Games 2022).

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with Hyde Village Strider, Justin Johnson. Justin has produced some great PBs in all distances this year despite drinking and partying like an 18 year old. Justin shares how his running fits in around his music, beer and shoe collection. With Justin being inspired by his parents who completed a couch to 5k called "The Stride Out Course" with Hyde Village Striders, he explains how he got into running as well as how his parents inspire him.

The team discuss how to deal with injuries, Cal and Katie give there review of the first TeemUp Summer Series Race, as well as a review of Parkrun meetup at Stamford Parkrun. Where will we go next?

Dave, Sean, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier who has been improving his times this year with PBs over 5k to marathon. Mark confirms how to say his surname, as well as confirming his lungs assist with his running after a chat with Tony Hillier. He also talks about how Glenn Piper helped through lockdown, why he chose Stockport Harriers and if his wife knows how much a pair of Vaporflys are. Mark also explains his Strava run names.

The team have a lot go through, with Black Knight Charge coming up, Millbrook Monster, as well as a great gesture from Sale Sizzlers. Running Bee contact us with a response to the feedback in the last episode, and Liz Mason gets a job offer she cant refuse. If that wasnt enough, they team talk about a great offer from Vinyl Bear for people wanting merch and remind listeners of the Stamford Parkrun get together.

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with the executive chairman of Quest Media, CEO of Sports Tours International and Trustee of Running Bee Foundation. Chris is the man who has been involved in bringing the Tour of Tameside back in 2013 after it stopped in 2000. Chris explains how his relationship with Dr Ron Hill developed and the story of how he first met Ron. He also explains a hot topic from last year regarding prize money, and what to expect at this years tour. Chris shows his passion and commitment to getting Tameside moving.

The team also discuss the Parkrun get together, Womens episode feedback, as well as a race review for recent races. As tour fever starts to set in, they also discuss what makes the tour so good and why people should sign up.