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Richard Franzese (14:37 for 5000m) is on the running comeback. The big man is back in a routine of running and letting the dogs out but not without some obstacles to navigate or miss...

Richard Franzese (14:37 for 5000m) is on the running comeback. Richard is back in the States and feeling the aftermath of a long road trip.

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode  19 Chris Finill Part 2: The Marathon Years This episode focuses on Chris's marathon running which led to him exploring ultra runners and other epic challenges. Listeners get an insight into the mind of a man who goes beyond the ordinary. -Run across America 'The 3000 mile men' -Runn...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode  18 Chris Finill Part 1: The Early Years Most well known for his marathon and ultra marathon exploits, we go back to Chris's younger years as he describes his formative years and how he was inspored to get to start running. Listen here: https://runwithskill.podbean.com/ Spotify Pocke...

Recent guest Richard Franzese (14:37 for 5000m) is on the running comeback. This is the first of a fortnightly podcast tracking his progress. He tells us about his recent trip to England, the mud and the parkrun comeback!

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 17- Ben and Jane Benson Both relative latecomers to running, Ben and Jan came into their own during the first lockdown of Spring 2020. We hear about their wonderful intitatives to keep their felllow club members motivated plus how Ben's own running training really took off! Listen he...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 16- Special Guest Today's special guest is interviewed by Jim Cooper. Listen here: https://runwithskill.podbean.com/ Spotify Pocketcasts If you enjoy listening, please follow and don't forget to spread the word! Running coaching www.runwithskill.co.uk Twitter- @runwithskill Instagram...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 15- Dr Matt Long- Dr Matt Long is heavily involved in athletics as a list of his current and previous roles demonstrates: - England Team Manager and Coach - Midlands Team manager for Road, XC and Masters - Head of Athletics at Nottingham Trent University - Volunteer coach Birmingham...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 14- Daniel Gekara- This week we talk to Daniel Gekara, a 2.15 marathon runner from Kenya who gives listeners an insight into living, training and racing in Kenya.  Here is a link to a recent article on the realities of making a living out of running: https://www.theguardian.com/sport...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 13- Miguel Perera- This week we talk to current England 110m hurdles champion Miguel Perera. He tells his story of how he started in athletics, his inspirations, his thoughts on the sport, and why he is giving something back. This is essential listening for hurdlers and non-hurdlers!...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 12- Richard Franzese- Richard Franzese is a middle-distance athlete who has had considerable success as an athlete winning the presitigious Oxford vs Cambridge varsity cross-country match amongst other races. In this episode Richard discusses his academic background and its' links wi...

Episode 11-Gill Bland- Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Gill Bland is an established club athlete with a marathon pb of 2.53. She has an impressive record of running quality marathons in quick succession. We talk about her running and talk in depth about pregnancy and running as well as the value of having a coach.  Pregnan...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 10- Martin Öhman- Martin Öhman is a Swedish athlete from Stockholm who originally started out as a 800m and 1500m runner before taking some time out of the sport and returning to the Marathon with considerable success running 2.21. His career highlight is finishing as the first Swedi...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 9- Dimos Evangelidis- Dimos Evangelidis is a Greek orthopaedic surgeon. He has been a competitive runner since a young age, racing from 800m to the marathon, which is his favourite event.  He moved in the UK in 2012 and completed two fellowships in Foot and Ankle Surgery, having also...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds.   Episode 8- Emily Antcliffe- This week we welcome Emily Antcliffe an established runner and triathlete who overcame a severe eating disorder in her early 20s. Emily talks through her experiences and her recovery. We talk about how she overcame this disorder and the support structures in pla...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds.   Episode 7- Dr Jennifer Keal- This week we welcome Dr Jennifer Keal, a psychiatrist with a special interest in sports psychiatry and also an up and coming runner. Hope you enjoy listening. If you do, please follow and don't forget to spread the word! https://runwithskill.podbean.com/ Runnin...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 6- Terry Mackin- Not to be confused with another Terry, this Terry was an oustanding junior athlete excelling on the UK cross-country scene. He then spent some time in the collegiate system in America before returning to the sport as a Masters athlete after a long break. We hear abou...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 5- Nick Andrews- Despite entering the sport late, Nick achieved great success in the 800m metres with his competitive and curious nature leading to him trying his hand at a number of different events.  The man with the stats give us his thoughts on the sport, Masters athletics in par...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 3- Peter Norris- A stalwart on the running scene. We talk about Peter's running career, the hard work it took to get to his best form and his thoughts on the sport in general.  Hope you enjoying listening. If you do, please follow and don't forget to spread the word! https://runwiths...

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 4- David Branfoot- We cover the army sergeant's late and unexpected start to his running career, his work and how it influenced his achievements in the sport. Hope you enjoying listening. If you do, please follow and don't forget to spread the word! https://runwithskill.podbean.com/

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 1- Declan Traynor- A latecomer to running after a long spell playing gaelic football, he fell into parkrun which led to cross country, steeplechase and the world of obstacle course racing. Hope you enjoying listening. If you do, please subscribe and don't forget to spread the word!  

Each week, your host Damian Nevins will interview runners and other athletes from a variety of backgrounds. Episode 2- Phil Benson- After a traditional route into athletics, Phil's running took a different path after moving to Bulgaria to pursue his medical degree. Hear about beautiful views, mountains and long runs! Hope you enjoying listening. If you do, please subscribe and don't forget to spre...