Press Play & Run

Six-star Abbott World Marathon Major finisher Alison Jardine returns to talk through her victory laps Tokyo and London . Emily Jackson also joins Ryan to explain the logic behind running three Spring marathons in four weeks and her unique idea to fund future marathon adventures. Episode Links ScottishMarathonGirl (@scottishmarathongirl) | Instagram 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👩🏻‍🦰 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 (@...

Parkrun Ambassador Pat Smith joins Ryan to talk all things Parkrun. From how it works, to how you can help, or even how to start your own event, we have you covered. We also delve into Pat's running story and find out the key to running life beginning at 40. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brooks Run Happy Team member Leeanne Brown joins Ryan to discuss her condensed training for the London Marathon, her journey into the world of ultra running and what linking with a major running brand has done for her self-confidence. Episode Links Leeanne's Instagram Profile Ryan's Instagram Leeanne's quickfire recommendations Podcast - Living Imperfectly (Claire Dunn) Parkrun - Ellon Inspiration...

Kayleigh Webster has quickly built a reputation on Instagram for delicious plant-based recipes, taking on running challenges and singing her heart out along the way with some #runkaraoke. She joins Ryan to discuss her journey from C25K during lockdown to her preparations for taking on her first ultramarathon in May. Both Kayleigh and Ryan touch on their changing relationship with alcohol, the powe...

One half of @The_Running_Girls, Annie Scott, and Mrs @absofit_2016, Joanna Wallace, combine forces to chat all things running during and after pregnancy, and preparing for the London marathon. Annie also shares her journey of running and living with ulcerative colitis and Joanna shares her expertise in supporting pre and post-natal mums to exercise during and after pregnancy in her role as a perso...

Founder of Coopah Running, Pete Cooper, joins Ryan from Tokyo just a couple of days before a marathon that will complete an emotional journey and chapter in Pete's running life. Pete explains the conception and rise of the Coopah Digital Run coach app, how he's using its success to support Coopah's Refugee Run Club and a couple of sneak peeks into what's around the corner for Coopah. Episode Links...

It's International Women's Day, and to mark the occasion, Ryan is joined by Jules Stephenson, co-founder of Emancipated Run Crew, and Nina Ashton, member and social media guru of ERC! Both ladies share the story and mission of ERC and discuss their own running paths, casting light on the need for diversity in grassroots running and the work ERC is doing to break down barriers and create a safe, in...

Jo Wilkinson, founder of RunningJo coaching and former Team GB athlete, joins Ryan to share stories from her running and coaching career, marathon advice for first timers and the roots of her insatiable drive to never lose a race to her husband! Ryan also catches up for a brief chat with episode 1 guest Alison Jardine the day before she travels to Tokyo in pursuit of her six-star major finisher me...

In this episode, we are joined by adventurer runner Jamie Ramsay, who relives the details of his epic solo, unsupported run from Canada to Argentina. We hear the story of what lay behind his transition from everyday runner to adventurer athlete, his current partnership with Runners Need to support its 'Save Our Outdoors' campaign and a tantalising hint of what lies in wait for his next challenge....

In this episode of Press Play & Run, Bob Burrell shares the highs and lows of his own running journey, the reasons behind setting up a new Jog Scotland group in his local area and how he came to be an ambassador for the upcoming Edinburgh Marathon Festival. We also have a bonus chat with Katie Buchanan, a new runner and member of Bob's Jog Scotland group, to find out what it's like to take the...

In episode 2 of the Press Play & Run Podcast, Jenna McCallion, founder of Newton Road Runners, shares her journey from running to impress her future husband to full-blown, half-marathon addict. Jenna tells the story of connecting with the online running community through UK Run Chat, through to the local running network coming together to help her achieve her dream of creating a thriving, incl...

On the first ever episode of the Press Play & Run Podcast, marathon veteran Alison Jardine joins Ryan to share her running journey from marathon survivor to six-star finisher medal chaser, with more than a few bumps and bruises along the way. With Spring marathon season upon us, this is a must listen for first-time marathon runners through to experienced campaigners chasing their six-star majo...

A short introduction to Press Play and Run, a new running podcast by Ryan (Scottish_Runner on Insta) for people that are never really sure they are runners, but who press play and run just in case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.