Tartan Running Shorts

In Episode 19, Kyle speaks with GB and Scotland International mountain runner Andy Douglas about his training and racing. As usual we talk about our training, Kyle's experimenting with a vibrating foam roller, we've got running rants and we cover some of last week's Scottish racing interests as well as a preview of the National 10K Championships at the Stirling 10K.

In Episode 18, the guys have been going head to head at the Great Aberdeen Run! We recap what was a brilliant event and hear from GB International orienteer, Welsh runner and Dundee Hawk Kris Jones ahead of his win in Aberdeen. We recap on other Scottish running performances and K-Babe is ranting about runners not saying hello!

In Episode 17 we share the second half of our interview with Inverness Harrier's Charlie Bannerman on athletics in Scotland but otherwise, it's all about the Great Aberdeen Run! Scottish distance running legend Fraser Clyne joins us again to preview the 10K and Half Marathon at this weekend's running festival in Aberdeen where Kyle and Tom are going head to head again!

In Episode 16, Tom has been speaking to respected Inverness Harrier coach Charlie Bannerman about club athletics and 5K training (part 1 of 2). We also recap on the brilliant Scottish performances at the European Athletics Champs and Sierre Zinal as well as National Track Champs in what has been a busy week!

In episode 15, Tom's struck down by the wilderpoo on holiday and Kyle's been attacked by a tick whilst in hill race action! We're halfway through the European Athletics Championships so we touch on the Scottish presence as well as other Scottish running performances in the last week.

In Episode 14, Kyle tells the tale of his run at the Swiss Alpine IronTrail T88 ultra marathon where he finished 4th! Closer to home, Tom has been racing local rivals at the Ballater 10 plus we recap on Scottish results and performances over the last week.

Episode 13 and of course it's unlucky....Kyle is ill and Tom's on his own! As a result, this week is definitely more of a sprint than a marathon and in that theme, we recap some exciting Scottish performance at the recent Diamond League track meets in London & Monaco. We also play back a discussion we had a few weeks back about what strength and conditioning we do following a listener question.

In Episode 12, Tom speaks with Scottish & British International Mhairi Maclennan to hear about her really impressive winter season and we wrap up on the results from the Inverness Campus 5k as well as from other races across the country. The Great Aberdeen Run is getting closer and we continue our preparation by discussing the route of the half marathon. Inverness Campus 5K results: https://www.ru...

In Episode 11 we are joined again by Lewis Walker for a discussion on nutrition, we preview the women's field at the Inverness Campus 5K and recap on our own 10K podium efforts! We also catch up on recent Scottish performances including Robbie Simpson's impressive win at the Zermatt Marathon and record breaking ultra runs by Kilian Jornet and Nicky Spinks.

Kyle chats with current Olympian and Scottish 5000m record holder Andrew Butchart. Tom previews the Inverness Campus 5k - one of the fastest 5km fields ever to be assembled in the North of Scotland! Kyle runs a hot and hilly half marathon on his road to recovery after his 100km and we announce our first listener competition!

This week Tom speaks with elite Scottish runner and general top guy Luke Traynor about his recent big run at the Brian Goodwin 10K and his plans for the future, Kyle's been having car trouble, we announce our plans to run the Great Aberdeen Run and catch up on our own training as well as Scottish results including the West Highland Way race. Link to Mont Blanc marathon live stream: http://www.mont...

After a big weekend, Kyle recaps his brilliant performance in the Mozart100 World Ultra Tour series race, Tom catches up on the Metro Aberdeen Coast2Coast challenge and we catch up on Scottish race results. After the sad news this week that Scottish distance running legend Don Ritchie passed away, the guys reflect on his stellar running career. Don Ritchie MBE :( https://www.scottishathletics.org....

In Episode 7, Kyle joins us from Germany in the week leading up to the Mozart 100 Ultra, while Tom is preparing for a Coast2Coast relay run across Scotland. Coach Lewis Walker joins us for the second part of his discussion marathon training, and as usual we discuss our training and results across Scotland.

In Episode 6, Kyle talks with his coach Lewis Walker in the first of a 2 part discussion on marathon training. Tom and Kyle also discuss their training, the origin of Tartan Shorts and recent results in Scottish distance running fixtures. ** Apologies for the poor audio quality in this episode - we are addressing it and it will be fixed for next week - stay with us! **

In Episode 5, Kyle interviews Scotland international Kenny Wilson and discusses his training, nutrition and running experiences. The guys also wrap up a weekend of Scottish performances at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, Vitality London 10000, Glas Tulaichean Uphill and continue to plan for the Tartan Running Shorts Beer Mile Championships!

In Episode 4, Tom speaks with top physio James Cruickshank about injury prevention and his recent marathon training, the guys discuss Scottish performances at 10K races across the UK including the BHGE Aberdeen 10K and their own training and racing from the last week. Show Notes: James Cruickshank Interview. 1) Bettina Karsten, University of Greenwich, The effects or sport specific maximal strengt...

This week Kyle interviews one of Scotland's greatest ever distance runners, Fraser Clyne, and the guys catch up on some of the main races in Scotland this week including the inaugural Longside Loop 10, Ben Lomond Hill Race, Dunecht Dash, Benromach 10K and the World Ultra Trail Champs.

In episode 2, we talk about the National Scottish 5K Champs, Kyle interviews Fiona Brian after her recent win at the Lillebaet Half Marathon while on Scotland international duty, doping news and how we go about balancing our training with our work & life commitments.

In their debut podcast, club athlete Tom Brian and GB International ultra runner Kyle Greig talk about all things running including their latest races, current training and provide some valuable advice to our listeners. In this episode, we speak about Kyle's 53 mile Highland Fling race, Tom's London Marathon result, the Queens favourite running race and the effects of beetroot juice.