Local Runners Podcast

Sean, Dave, Gav and Cal speak with a Salford Harrier who is on the road to recovery. Callum Rowlinson talks about his big win at Snowdon, the "slip heard around the world", his training and his go to food after a long run! We also hear all about Callum's trip to Kenya and how he has tackled his current injury! The guys also discuss their training and a listeners question regarding winter training....

Dave, Gave, Sean and Cal chat to life long East Cheshire Harrier brothers. Brothers Gavin and Liam Browne have been members of East Cheshire Harriers for over 20 years and can regularly be seen training at the clubs base in Ashton Under Lyne. Liam and Gavin reflect on previous performances as well as a close marathon time this year.  The guys also discuss training and another marathon for Sean is...

Gav, Cal, Sean and Dave speak to long standing Hyde Village Striders Members Mike and Liz Mason. Mike is the Head Coach at Striders and Liz is the Social Secretary. Mike discusses how he joined Hyde Village Striders as well as Liz talking about her love for the Ultras and the fell walks she introduced into training as well as social elements. Sean gives us all an update on how the London Marathon...

Cal, Sean, Gav and Dave chat to East Cheshire Harrier athlete and coach all about inspiration for running, coaching young athletes, as well as finding out the pre and post race meals. Hayley discusses all about the Tour Of Tameside and how her mum and dad ran it back in the 90s.  The guys also discuss training including Sean's build up to London Marathon and Cal's Great North Run Experience.

Sean, Gav, Dave and Cal speak with double Olympic Medallist Georgia Taylor-Brown via zoom. Georgia talks about how it was at the Olympics as well as what she did while waiting for the postponed games to start. Georgia also reminisces of times as a youngster training in Tameside at East Cheshire Harriers.

Dave, Cal and Sean talk to Mark Collier at the Lowes Arms in Hyde. The guys find out all about the famous run streak Mark is on as well as the pressing question surrounding the secret behind the caps. Mark also gives his insight to his recent 9 races in 11 days which included the Tour of Tameside. Gav was unwell so was unable to join us. This episode was supported by Yellow Holistic Health based i...

Cal, Sean, Dave and Gav talk all things Tour of Tameside. Including an important update on the Local Runners Podcast T-shirts. The guys go to the Hare and Hounds and speak to Neil Atherton (the only person to have ran every tour to date), Tony Hillier (A Glossopdale Harrier who has ran 13 of the previous and 5 of the new format), Jackie Newton (first female home to take the win on 3 occasions thro...

Sean, Gav, Dave and Cal meet Dave Barratt in a pub (3 Drinks Behind, Gee Cross) for a milestone episode with them all being together, rather than over zoom. Dave Barratt speak all things from starting running, leaving the sport and coming back, as well as the important discussions of best head accessory. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/...

While Gav and Sean ran the Tour of Tameside 2021, Dave and Callum speak to local runners who have completed each individual race. Once the tour was over, Gav and Sean reflect on their tour and achievements over the weekend of races. Cal and Dave also reflect on supporting the tour. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.

Sean, Gav, Cal and Dave speak to Katie Kay, a Hyde Village Strider who is training for her first ultra run of 50 mile. Talking about times at London Marathon, favourite routes and how much she eats on her training runs. The lads also discuss local races including Offerton 5, Sale Sizzler, Round the Ressers and Dave's Midsummer Night 10k Classic. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit...

Gav, Cal, Sean and Dave speak to Nick Bishop who coaches at Wilmslow Running Club, is a Race Director for Wilmslow Half Marathon, race director at Bramhall Parkrun, chair for the Manchester Cross Country League, County Selector and Team Manager for Cheshire Fell running teams, race adjudicator and an accredited EA Stadium announcer.  The guys also reflect on being 2 of the 26 runners at Dr Ron Hil...

With this episode, Callum, Sean, Dave and Gav hope to pay tribute to Ron Hill and chat with Mike Deegan, listening to stories of Ron throughout his life, including starting the Ron Hill Brand, running in the Olympics, Tour of Tameside and many more. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.

Sean, Dave, Gav and Callum speak to their first female guest, Salford Harrier runner, Kate Knox. Talking all things from how running is a release for anxiety, how it felt to win her first race, as well as how it felt to have a race ruined by sexist comments from someone in the crowd. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.

Dave, Gav, Callum and Sean interview one of the best runners to come from Tameside, but now lives in Qatar, Andi Jones. Talking about life over in Qatar and his running career back home. Dave also gives his review of Mid Cheshire 5k and Sean talks about his Elite Cheshire Marathon. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.

Gav, Callum, Sean and Dave talk about the marathon and the the training that goes into it. With 46 marathons shared between them (not equally), we hope that the discussions of goal times, easy runs, intervals, tempos, double runs, long runs, strength and conditioning, nutrition, taper and race day tips help get you ready for a marathon. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our websi...

In this episode Sean, Gav, and Callum ask some of their questions and the listeners questions to Dave Norman. Giving an insight to the running career Dave has had from a young age. Including marathon advice, best local race, best parkrun course, and best night out after a race. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.

Meet the hosts of the Local Runners Podcast. Dave, Gav, Sean and Cal all discuss how they got into running and more. They ask each other questions to help listeners get to know them more. If you want to find previous episodes, please visit our website www.localrunnerspodcast.co.uk/podcast to listen.