Tartan Running Shorts

This time we discuss another awesome Moray Way ultra race, argue whether the Enhanced Games are a good idea, and recap on Kyle's course record (yes, you read that right!) at the Kirkhill 8. We also go into detail about the most beautiful races we've done (as well as places we've trained) around the world!

In this unfiltered episode we do something different and bring the live race briefing into the podcast for the upcoming Moray Coastal Trail 50 that Kyle & Debbie Race Direct! And of course the usual banter and rants!

This week we discuss a kid-free date day with a parkrun thrown in, Kyle is buzzing he has now broken 16 minutes for 5k in 4 different decades, and we both discuss our best ever race result.

This week, Debbie and Kyle discuss their in-depth details of their first (and last?) pro Hyrox in Glasgow, and how training for it allowed Kyle to get “fast” again at forty. Kyle also becomes a “Devil” at Run Balmoral (clearly inspired by Debbie’s performance the previous year!), and they reflect on the weirdest races they’ve ever done.

Debbie and Kyle did a thing and decided to do a marathon for err banter (?!) Find out how they did amongst all the other things they have bene up to!

Debbie & Kyle round up their 2025 year, Kyle talks about life at 40 and we announce our TRS Runner Of The Year (ROTY)! Email: podcast@trs-training.com

Kyle catches up with the Dava Way 50k male winner Jordan Cruickshank!

Kyle and Debbie recap on the Dava Way 50k during a power cut. Meanwhile Kyle races in the dark at the Illuminator - find out how it all went! Email: podcast@trs-training.com

Debbie and Kyle are back from their wee break away, and they’re joined by Scottish 100k silver medallist Chloe Robertson (née Sangster) to chat about her incredible journey - from running 5ks all the way to ultra distances. Discover how she’s managed to balance training, racing, and life as a mum of two! Meanwhile, Kyle continues his recovery, and Debbie has been stepping out of her comfort zone t...

Kyle goes into detail his prep and account of his 100km FKT attempt. Does he do it? Debbie didn't think he would. Listen to find out! We also invent genius fuelling ideas and recap the 1st ever Alford Bull Running Festival, which was a huge success! podcast@trs-training.com https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fkt-alford-round?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

Kyle shares his imminent new ridiculous challenge, they both speak about their wins at the Lonach Gathering and reminisce over that time they were featured in a running magazine! As usual, a couple of eye rolls and domestics but listen to the end to hear about their favourite hard sessions and why. If you can please support his challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fkt-alford-round?ut...

Join us for a recap of the epic Speyside Way 50k and 100k races, part of the Moray Way Ultras race series. We chat with the male and female champions of both events - Debbie included! - and find out how different each of our thoughts are while we run!

Kyle and Debs discuss their 4 year old's 1st parkrun, the Aberlour 10 mile hill race and how Debbie's feeling going into the Speyside Way 50k. Then there is a bonus at the end of their experience as new parents balancing life as parents while training at a world class level in their respective sports. Keep listening for more athlete parenting hacks in future episodes!

Ok ok we recognise and acknowledge that we need to follow our own sporting advice - consistency is the key to success - so we are back, and promise not to leave it so long this time! In this episode, we give Debbie an intro she deserves, ramble about our recent race stories (including the drama at the Moray Way 100), and throw in some fartlek-style couple questions for good measure. Plenty of laug...

We’re joined (once again!) by none other than Sean Chalmers – fresh off his Edinburgh Half Marathon win and a new course record to boot! Always a great guest, and even better when he's smashing records. Meanwhile, Kyle’s been in recovery mode – and if you know Kyle, you know that probably means too much information. Tune in to hear the full story... Lewis has been keeping busy winding Kyle up and...

Kyle has been hard at work race directing the Moray Coastal Trail 23 and 50 mile races at the weekend but he also ran the Ultra X Scotland 50k the week before - his first ultra in 2 years! Meanwhile, we also speak chat with Sports Dietitian Gemma Holloway & Moray Road Runner Lawrie Currie - 2 athletes who were competing at the Moray Coastal Trail 50 at the weekend! Lewis Walker email: Lewiswalker....

We have a jampacked interview with numerous interviews at Run Balmoral at the weekend including the Fit Like Joggers, the Run Balmoral RDs, Fraser Clyne, Kyle's wife for good reason and McDoogz! Not just that, Kyle was also racing for the first time in a while. We also roundup the weekend of racing including London & Manchester marathons aswell as the 10,000m Champs. Enjoy!

Lewis & Kyle chat to Kevin Campbell from Costorphine AC who is having one helluva season on the dubs and road! Kyle does some more parkruns and rambles about his heal he has done nothing about. And we also bring back out Listener Q&A section! Enjoy!

Lewis and Kyle join rising North athlete star Ross Gollan who just keeps running faster! We also recap on the Euro & World Indoors Champs, what we have been up to and everything else in between!

Our first podcast back since last year and we are joined by 2:15 marathoner and recent Scottish bronze half marathon medallist Ryan Thompson of Cambuslang. All the usual running ramblings and pub like banter! Enjoy!

Episode 225 - Guaranteed TRS ramblings! A long overdue episode but it's been a busy one for Kyle & Lewis! Find out what they've been up to and the plans for the future!

Episode 224 brings on Shettleston Harrier and 2023 Scottish 10,000m champion Jamie Burns! Lewis and Kyle recap on their favourite moments from the Olympics and Kyle previews the Speyside Way Ultra Marathon this weekend! Enjoy!

Episode 223 brings you guest co host, 2:11 marathoner and multiple Scottish champion Fraser Clyne! Fraser is no stranger to the show and was one of our first guests on the podcast many years ago! We talk about the Olympics, Fraser's running group Hidden Peak Running and why it has a place in the running community. Perhaps one of our shortest episodes of recent times but by no means short of golden...

In this episode, we pay tribute to our friend and multiple interviewee Ali Hay, who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Our thoughts are with all his friends and family. We also bring on Cambuslang Harriers and TRS superfan Mark Gallacher! Tune in to hear about his journey from a 30-a-day smoker to a Masters Champion! Lewis discusses all things Olympic Trials with a wee rant, while Kyle opens up ab...

Firstly, we are sorry that the episode came out late - Kyle was admitted to hospital after a wee heart scare and held the audio recording close to him - possibly to make Tom stay! Anyway, this has zero edits but there is some news in there and a TBC recording with Mark Gallacher that we plan to do in the next show! Enjoy!