Tartan Running Shorts

Episode number 69 of TRS and we have decided in the spirit of the number to structure the show topsy turvy. We have a rant about the cost of some races, Kyle talks about his run up to the UTMB next week and Tom gears up for the Great Aberdeen Run half marathon this Sunday. Among all that we have a heap of results to chat about across the breadth of Scotland and talk about the fantastic results fro...

In Episode 68 we're almost down to 2 weeks to go for the big dance! Kyle talks more UTMB prep while his wife gets back to racing, we lament the news that Great Aberdeen Run will not continue and as usual cover news and results from across running in Scotland.

In Episode 67, Tom has been catching up with Sean Fontana to hear about his background and the recent transition to marathoning and the Scottish Athletics Marathon Project. As UTMB approaches we continue to talk prep for the big day....and that's it! Unfortunately a technical glitch means a glorious hour of race results and rants are going to have to wait until week 68!

In Episode 66 the lads have been head to head for in the Rumble at Ben Rinnes! We recap on our runs which mark the end of the hill conversion project for Tom and a good check point for Kyle on the road to the UTMB. We've got the few results that happened on a quiet week of athletics across Scotland and talk about one of our favourite subjects - a Strava rant!

Episode 65 and we have a fantastic episode this week. Jacob Adkin has recently been crowned the European Mountain Running Champion and he gives us a fascinating insight about his experience, his training and future race goals. Meanwhile, Tom and Kyle get ready for a showdown at Ben Rinnes and we also talk about the London Anniversary Games and the Luke Traynor doping violation. Contact us tartanru...

Kyle is back from TRS paternity leave and chats about the birth of Logan Alexander Chase Greig and how he is managing to juggle fatherhood and his UTMB prep. Meanwhile, Tom is settled in his new TRS HQ and tells us about the drama that unfolded at the Campus 5k! He also has a wee rant about pacing and Kyle has a nature rant! Contact us tartanrunningshorts@gmail.com Website is tartanrunningshorts.c...

This week in Episode 63, Kyle is on paternity leave so we dedicate the show to the newest member of Team TRS, Baby Greig! In his absence, Tom is joined by Chris Richardson and Cameron Strachan who provide the paternity cover and we talk about the Night of the 10K PBs where Cameron was in action as well as previewing this weekend's Inverness Campus 5k! It's a slim week on the race results front, wh...

This week the guys wrestle to keep running around busy weeks - Kyle is on red alert for the arrival of Baby G while Tom struggles without curtains! There's been a lot of racing action including a fake Great Run and a Tattie Race which we cover as well as races across Scotland. We also discuss a listener rant which comes in the form of hill running etiquette debate!

Kyle and Tom attempt to keep it short this week, however, there is so much to ramble about. Tom drinks a beer called Sheena to celebrate his PB whilst Kyle goes tee total and talks about his recovery and a wee 10k race he did at the weekend. Despite their efforts, they are still overshadowed by their wives running accomplishments! Listen and find out all about it! Contact us tartanrunningshorts@gm...

In Episode 60 Kyle is back from his second assault on the Mozart100 and true to form, he has a story to tell about his strong race performance! We preview the Brian Goodwin 10K which has assembled a stacked field and even includes TRS representation as Tom shapes up for another assault on 10K. Sandbagging is on the rant radar this week and we cover our favourite results from a busy racing weekend!

In Episode 59 the busy June race calendar continues with TRS represented at both the Beach 10K and Dunideer Hill, and with Kyle a week out from the Mozart 100 ultra marathon we talk about his final preparation for that. We've got race results coming out of our ears, selection news for Scottish athletes and a fresh running rant!

Ok folks - this is actually Episode 58 and we talk about Tom's transition into hills, Kyle sets his sights on Mozart 100km (and some...) next week and Kyle and Tommy seeing some fairly unique sights on our Sunday run(only in the North of Scotland)... We also give you some runners rant fixes and as usual sum up recent race results... Follow us on Facebook @tartanrunnignshorts Follows us on twitter...

Despite the intro, this is Episode 57! This week we've got the 2nd part of National 5K Champion Morag Millar’s interview. Tom continues clocking some good ‘vertical’ mileage whilst Kyle has a wee scare! Lots of races this week including Edinburgh Marathon Festival and an ‘anti rant’!

In Episode 56 we're really pleased to be joined by Scottish 5K Champion Morag Millar in part 1 of a 2 part interview. The much talked about TRS Beer Mile has finally happened and Tom is entering the world of hill running and racing this week! We've also got race results from across Scotland and a rambling rant!

This week we're chuffed to be joined by Scottish Athletics Chairman and WHW Race Director Ian Beattie to talk everything ultra running and athletics in Scotland with Kyle. As the summer comes into our sights, we chat about our goals for the rest of the year as well as race results from across Scotland and the recent sad news on Great Stirling Run.

In Episode 54, we're joined by our club mate and marathoning hero Chris Richardson to talk all things marathon! Results wise we've got the Scottish National 5K to talk about as well as the "Baker Hughes 10K" where Tom is back in racing action, and running rants where we touch on a subject raised by a top Scottish club runner on social media recently. (Apologies for a dip in audio quality this week...

Episode number 53 rounds up a full year since the TRS launch and we sum up some of our highlights! Not only do we give some more details on the birthday party, Kyle and Tom are in the same room chatting all things London Marathon, Great Stirling Run, Highland Fling Race. Finally, we round up with a wee rant to keep things interesting! As always, please subscribe and drop us a review of our show. Y...

In Episode 52, Tom is back from Boston and reflecting on an amazing marathon experience and expo rants! Kyle has been hill racing at Scolty in the now famous Hamish sandwich and we approach our first birthday with some party plans! It's a big racing weekend so we talk about this weekend's London Marathon and our predictions as well as Stirling Marathon and the Highland Fling.

In Tom's absence, one of Scotland's distance running greats, Fraser Clyne guest hosts TRS and we talk about Tom's solid run at Boston Marathon. We also get a live feed with Tom straight after the race to tell us about his initial reaction(and a few rants!). Fraser goes off tangent with Kyle and we get some fascinating stories on some of his marathon ups, downs and funny moments. Fraser gives a Run...

Marathon season is well and truly upon us as Tom realises it's suddenly race week! We talk about Boston Marathon prep this week and dream up what TRS branded nutrition would look like, as well as an absolute session of rants and race results including a Scottish invasion of the English road relays.

Kyle is back and gives a full account on his Bronze at the British 100km Championships. Tom reveals his plans for Boston and we talk about some amazing performances both locally and internationally including Silver medal at the National 10 Miler for Tom's better half. Finally some much needed rants to keep you all in the spirit!

In Episode 48, Kyle is recovering from a sensational bronze medal performance at the British 100K champs so Tom is joined by guest host Cameron Strachan! We talk about the ultra champs in Perth, the national road relays and catch up with Cambuslang Harriers in the latest Club Night segment. We've got the 2nd part of our interview with Grant Sheldon as well as some running news and running rants!

In Episode 47 Kyle is tapering down for his run at the British 100K Champs in a Scotland vest! He's also been speaking with triathlete and former Scottish 10K Champion Grant Sheldon in part 1 of our interview with him, Tom is very much on the mend and we catch up on the race results and some controversy in the world of ultras....

In Episode 46 Kyle speaks with author and runner Arharanand Finn about his running experiences and training. We chat about the Scots in action at the The Vitality Big Half in London for the British Half Marathon Champs and the Inverness Half Marathon, and we've got a bunch of Scots in action at the British Athletics Inter Counties XC with Mhairi Maclennan finishing in an outstanding 3rd place to m...

Episode number 45 and we have another fantastic interview with the recently crowned National Scottish Athletics Cross Country Champion Adam Craig! Kyle talks about his ups and downs in training for his first road ultra this month and Tom sees the light at the end of the tunnel. We also talk all things Euro indoors including Laura Muir’s epic performances and give you one of the best running rants...