Tartan Running Shorts

In Episode 94, we recap on some great Scottish performances at The Big Half including a PB for Fiona! And as coronavirus escalates Tom begins to work on back-up plans for London while Kyle gives us the latest update in his ever changing race plans. We've also got race results from across Scotand including the Nairn 10K, Allan Scally Road Relays and the Down by the River 10K as well as other news a...

It's Episode 93 (despite Kyle's claims this week and last) and thankfully Tom is back to claim back this missing episode and get you your TRS hit before the weekend! We review the results from the National Cross which was run in truly savage conditions, some great results for Scottish athletes at the British Indoor Champs and Tom recaps on the ridiculously performance enhancing conditions at the K...

Tom is taking a break from Kyle this week and we have Kyle's coach Lewis Walker to step in as co-host this week! Along with the ramblings from Kyle, we review some quick times at the weekend and preview the Nash XC. Lewis chats about his training and some of the training principles that make a successful runner from 5k's to Ultras. He also touches on the important role that build up races can have...

In Episode 91, Kyle is back from his holiday....and he has tales to tell! He's been scouring running shops for trainers, aggravating local drivers and getting robbed at races! Fortunately Debbie brought home the goods and joins us to talk through her fantastic race win. We've got news of another British record for the in form Jemma Reekie, the now weekly Vaporflygate and a review of the Scottish N...

In Episode 90, Tom is joined by guest host Myles Edwards for a week full of content! The Greigs have been in international marathoning action in Tallahassee with a fantastic time and win from Debbie, we chat about Myles and his 2020 plans on the roads and Tom has been speaking with Scottish and Great Britain athlete Sarah Inglis following her sensational run at the Houston Half. We also cover a lo...

In Episode 89 Kyle is across the pond for Tallahassee marathon so Tom is joined by his training group the Duthie Park Harriers! Cameron Strachan, Ben Ward, Chris Richardson and Hamish Battle come on to contribute to our usual rambling on race results, news and Scottish performances as well as a reflection on group training. Race wise we touch on the popular Devil's Burden Relays in Falkland, the N...

The Doc and Kyle's coach, Lewis Walker is back for some more running words of wisdom in the form of plyometrics for runners. Tom gets back on it after a heavy stagger and Kyle gets ready for a marathon in Florida next week! Enjoy the episode guys! Contact us tartanrunningshorts@gmail.com Website is tartanrunningshorts.com Instagram: @tom.brian.7 and @kylegreigrunner Join our strava club: www.strav...

In Episode 87 we're joined by Scottish Marathon Project athlete Craig Ruddy! Craig has been on the circuit for a while and is a well known face and talks to us about his journey to marathon and his bitter sweet day in Frankfurt - a race story not to be missed! We talk about the races at Run Stirling where the Home Countries, Inter Districts and British Cross are all happening on a busy Saturday, a...

HNY TRS listeners – we have a special episode lined up in the form of Olympic Bronze medallist and former English Marathon record holder (up until Mo Farah broke this in 2014), Charlie Spedding! Charlie talks all about his new book, ‘Stop Feeding Us Lies’ and tells us about some of his training and nutrition during his time as a world class athlete. Tom and Kyle give a festive account of all the S...

In Episode 85 we're navigating a busy December calendar like everyone else, balancing running with the festivities! BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019 comes to Aberdeen, Kyle has been larking about on an oversized treadmill and Tom's wrestling with motivation. Some of you are still racing so we've got all the Turkey Trot results as well as news of Scotland selections and an early look to our...

TRS have revived the 'Doc Talks' episodes where coach Lewis Walker treats the listeners to a great insight into strength training for runners. Tom goes running, stumbles across a xmas market in the middle of a forrest and happens to buy a xmas tree. Meanwhile, Kyle is getting prepped for the santa run and keeps his head down with training. We also take a look at the the cross country district cham...

In Episode 83 we've got Part 2 of our interview with the inspirational Del Rae! It's December so you know what that means....marcothon! We recap on some impressive runs from Scottish females at Valencia and Percy Pud 10k and discuss the upcoming District XC Champs. Meanwhile Tom is making slow progress while Kyle has a major fixture conundrum in 2020...

In Episode 82 we've got part 1 of our interview with international marathon runner Derek Rae! We've been hoping to get Del on for a while so it's great to talk everything about him, his training, para athletics and more! We've got news from Leeds, Scots selected for the Euro Cross GB team and some cross country results on home soil.

In Episode 81 we've got the second part of our interview with hill running hero Finlay Wild! Kyle is really cooking with his shorter distance training while Tom makes slow but sure progress in his injury rehab. We talk running with glasses and introduce TRS Runner of the Week! Race results, rants and fixtures as always.

TRS brings you a fantastic interview in two parts with mountain running star and Ben Nevis 10-in-a-row winner, Finlay Wild. He talks all about his running career, his race wins and round records, as well as his training and nutrition – one not to miss! We also give you a round up on the National Short Course XC championships and dogs whilst running! A link to Finlay Wild’s blog http://gomountaingo...

In Episode 79 we're joined by Scottish Athletics CEO Mark Munro to talk all things athletics in Scotland in an interview not to be missed! Meanwhile, Kyle is buckling down to some solid training while Tom mixes it with the big lads down the weights gym... not pretty! As usual we've got some results from across Scotland and news on announcements and updates from the sport.

Episode number 78 and we have a fantastic and inspiring interview in the form of Scottish Marathon legend Mel Edwards MBE alongside his son and Scottish Internationalist, Myles Edwards. We also have some fantastic marathon performances in Frankfurt and Dublin marathon as well as chatting about the National XC Championships in Cumbernauld. Check out this fantastic resource on some of the greats inc...

In Episode 77 an injury forced DNF at the Amsterdam Marathon is pretty raw for Tom who shares it as it is. A major name has been gracing the XC circuit and we really ramp into the XC season there is a fixture clash already!

Tom is only a couple of nights’ sleep from his 2.29 project at Amsterdam Marathon and gives us his thoughts before the big day! He also tells us of about his ‘big’ purchase… Kyle runs the inaugural Bennachie Ultra and reviews the race. We give you a run down of the most recent results including the start of the cross country season. To follow the race and Tom, best download the Amsterdam Marathon...

Tom starts giving us the intricate details on his 2.29 marathon project next week for the Amsterdam Marathon and TRS thoughts on the Ineos 1.59 Challenge by the almighty Kipchoge this weekend. We talk about Callum Hawkins amazing marathon 4th place the World Athletics Championships and our views on the Salazar scandal. Meanwhile, Kyle wins a 10k and reveals he is running the inaugural Bennachie 50...

In Episode 74, Tom has been out in Berlin supporting his faster half smash out a PB in the marathon while the world record almost goes! With the World Champs on in Doha, we've got empty stadiums and breaking doping news to talk about as well as touching on the Scottish Half Marathon Champs closer to home in Glasgow. All that in under an hour!

In Episode 73 we're heading into Autumn racing season with Berlin and Great Scottish Runs coming up! Tom continues through the marathon grind and Kyle is back to winning ways on the local hill racing circuit. We've got a shorts conundrum, a rant release from a PH Racer and of course and news from races around Scotland.

Episode 72 and we give you a cracking interview with one of Scotland’s most versatile athletes. Alastair Hay has represented Scotland over the 1500m at the Commonwealth Games and has won numerous national championships over a range of distances, disciplines and has held a successful long running career that has no signs of slowing down! This is an interview not to be missed folks! Tom shapes up we...

In Episode 70 we've only got one thing on our mind - UTMB! Having had a week to digest it all, Kyle tells all about his 30 hours in the Alps in one of the toughest races there is. The good, the bad and the ugly...we're going through it all, buckle up! We've also got an update on race results in Scotland including the stacked National 10K Champs in Stirling and news of Scottish elites on the intern...

Today is the day for the big dance and we bring you this episode in a Cafe! Kyle is all set and chats briefly about his prep and how he is feeling. Tom is ready for a sleepless night in the mountains and fuels up with his first Acai Bowl. Tom also chats about how his Great Aberdeen Run performance went! live updates and videos on utmbTV : - https://utmbmontblanc.com/fr/live/utmb & - https://utmb.l...