Tartan Running Shorts

We are back! Episode 145 fills the gap created during our short break with 2 guests! Michael Wright, RD from Monument Mile, joins to talk about the successful 2021 event this weekend past, and Will Townsend co-founder of Active Root gives an update on Scotland's favourite sports drink. Meanwhile racing is well and truly back so plenty of results and news for us to ramble on.

Good things come in threes! Fresh from blazing PB performances at the recent Cheshire Elite Marathon, Kenny Wilson and Chris Richardson join us to talk about the event, their prep and how their races unfolded. British ultra athlete Grant MacDonald also jumps on following his outing at the fantastic Centurion 100 mile race which also saw the WR for 100 mile go! Plus the usual ramblings, available n...

In Episode 143 we're deep into Spring marathon season (COVID style). Michael Harrington from RunCheshire joins us to talk about this weekend's Cheshire Marathon which is assembling quite the field! Hear all about the field and the challenges of putting on the leading UK Spring marathon this year only on TRS! The GOAT has been back in action with Kipchoge returning to winning ways at the NN Running...

Episode 141! Kyle reveals some exciting news on his position at a new charity, Athletics Trust Scotland and speaks to the Chair of the Trust Ian Beattie. https://athleticstrustscotland.org.uk/ We also bring you scottish elite triathletes Sophia Green and Cameron Main who both achieved times of 16:13 and 13.53 respectively at the recent Podium 5k and this isn't even there main sport! We talk about...

Joining us in Episode 141 is the fastest woman over 5K in the world! Fresh from her red hot run at Podium 5K, Beth Potter jumps on to talk about that race and whats coming next. As well as Beth's incredible run, we talk about the rest of the field at Podium including some fast young Scots. Meanwhile, Tom's been racing too in his new colours at the Team Lenglen Solidarity Run in the latest update o...

These champs need no introduction! What a show and perhaps the longest one but stacked full of inspiration. We have 3 of our top Scottish marathon runners telling us their stories about how the Olympic trials went at Kew Gardens.

In Episode 139 we're joined by Kyle's British team mates fresh from their Solidarity Run efforts! Joanna Murphy, Sam Amend, Grant Macdonald, Dave Andrews, Ollie Garrod and Rob Turner jump onto TRS to give a quick share on how their 6 hour run went as well as a bit of chat about what's coming next. Kyle gives us an extended breakdown on his first foray into ultra running since the treadmill challen...

Episode 138 – Andy McCall, Euro Indoors & GB 6 hour Jobby It’s World Kidney Day and what a way to celebrate this by speaking with Greenock Glenpark Harriers athlete Andy McCall who donated his kidney to save another life! A super inspiring guy! Meanwhile, Kyle gets some more exciting news and Tommy keeps the train moving despite continuing to ruffle up feathers with his pacing at Team Lenglen. We...

In Episode 137, 2:12* marathoner Ally Beaven joins us to discuss his book Broken! The book covers a topic that has been of great interest to us over the last year on the podcast - the run of records and FKTs that have been set through 2020 - and we chat about the book, some stories and usual long distance stuff. Kyle has some big news to share and we get the now weekly update from Tommy-In-Paris!...

Episode 136 - Jonny Glen We have rising Scottish athletics star and Inverclyde AC athlete Jonny Glen on the show to talk all about the ups and downs in his career and his future ambitions, Kyle and Tommy continue with some running ramblings including the shoe gate debate and chat about 'The Ten'! Get in touch: Email: tartanrunningshorts@gmail.com Intsagram & Facebook: @tartanrunningshorts Twitter:...

Episode 135! We have another stacked show (honestly!) with some international running news from our Scottish athletes, part 2 of Scottish Athletics stalwart Adrian Stott. Meanwhile, Tommy buys a treadmill and Kyle recaps on his virtual race result... Enjoy - now get out and run!

Episode 134 – Just in time for you weekend warriors…we have another sensational line up for you in the form of Scottish Athletics stalwart Adrian Stott in the first of two parts! Adrian was awarded the Tom Stillie award in 2018 – the person who has contributed the most to Scottish Athletics within the preceding year so he knows a thing or two and has a real passion for our sport. We also have a qu...

This week’s episode is a Burns Night special and what a way to celebrate this by having one of the world’s top Sports Scientist Professor Ron Maughan on the show! Tommy gets used to lockdown in Paris whilst Kyle ploughs on getting back into ultra shape. We also speak about some Scottish athletics news and the recent Hoka One One 100km world record attempt! One of Ron’s studies: https://journals.hu...

This show was recorded before the sad death of John Kynaston who had a remarkable impact on the Scottish Running Community and beyond... John was a Kilbarchan Club member, a podcaster and had a very popular YouTube channel. His most recent podcast as co host was Run To The Hills which is a great listen and you can find it here https://runtothehills.buzzsprout.com/ In this episode, we talk to Edinb...

Episode 131 - TRS New Year Special! This show is one not to be missed with 4 amazing Scottish athletes! To get you started, we kick off the show with the FULL version of our intro song Chinese Burn by Scottish band Pop Up! Tom runs his first ‘masters’ race and then we go straight into our first interview with Britain’s fastest female marathoner of 2020 Sarah Inglis! We then jump into a chat with S...

It's Christmas! The week after both jumping into the V35 category, we're catching up on not only athletics news from the last 2 weeks but refecting on the highlights of 2020. Despite all the darkness, there is positivity if you look hard enough! Tom has dipped over the border line just ahead of the travel ban and brings us the latest on his transition to running in Paris, while Kyle's been Santa D...

In Episode 129 we're pleased to be talking about road racing in Scotland again following the successful scottishathletics 5K in Fife. Killian Jornet has a similar experience to Kyle in his 24 hour world record challenge, and there are announcements on standards for Commonwealth Games Birmingham 2022. Photo credit Bobby Gavin (www.thatonemoment.co.uk).

In Episode 128 Tom is settling into life in Paris and running under strict lockdown. Kyle is buoyed by receiving a major award, and we start talking about our running goals in 2021. Killian is a talking point again as he goes for a 24 hour track time, and the British Athletics Marathon Trial for Tokyo 2020 (or is it 2021 now?) is announced.

In Episode 127, we're joined by Kev Mitchell from Scottish Mountain Rescue. Kev gives some really good, clear advice to anyone planning to run in the hills or remote areas at this time of year and what to do if you get into trouble - a really good listen for experienced or novice hill runners. We've got part 2 of Kyle's chat with Scottish and British international track hero Jake Wightman, and the...

In Episode 126 we're joined by Scottish and British track hero Jake Wightman! Kyle catches up with Jake to hear about his background, training and that glorious night in Monaco. It's race week and we preview the Speyside Way Ultra under it's COVID measures, and discuss recent news on drug testing in athletics this year since lockdown. Plus usual updates and capers.

Episode 125 is dedicated to GB Mountain Runner Chris Smith who tragically lost his life in the scottish mountains. After a short break, we are back with a jam packed episode and we have none other than Scottish Athletics legend and former World Mountain Running champion Angela Mudge to chat over her superb running career. This is one not to be missed folks! Meanwhile, Tom is back from Paris and li...

This week's episode is brought to you by Schop, Edinburgh’s Shop Local & Eco-Delivery Service. Kyle catches up with Tom and discuss the highs and lows of mara weekend and the speedy 5,000m and 10,000m world records this week! We also bring you some local results, upcoming races and the TRS runner of the week. Kyle also chats with Schop founder and running enthusiast Tim Roads on all things food, d...

Tom and Kyle are joined by SOAR running founder, Tim Soar to speak all about the brand, including the history, it’s future and the technicality of producing good quality kit. We also reveal the competition winners of the SOAR race bundle giveaway and announce our TRS commentary that’s happening at this weekend’s London Marathon. We also have a TRS Runner of the week!

Episode 122 is.....light! Kyle has been on his holidays and Tom wrestles with knee-hab! Fortunately we've got races to talk about including the brilliant Monument Mile and the Podium 10K where Scottish athetes have been putting in a strong showing. We debate the Diamond League and start to look ahead to the rest of the year.

In Episode 121 Tom is shaking off disappointment from his injury woes at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon but shares the highs of masquerading as an elite athlete for the weekend! This race is officially one of the fastest and best half marathons and gets full TRS approval as we cover some fantastic race results from Scottish athletes and some new record breaking friends! Meanwhile Kyle is still com...