The RunAlive Podcast

In this final episode of season four of the RunAlive podcast, we reflect on the journey of this season and what a season it's been! We pick our highlights from the season, (although Gill's highlights include pretty much the whole season!) touching on the power of knowing when to quit with Mario Fraioli, the inspiration of hearing how Jacob Fincham-Dukes focuses on the future and not what could hav...

In this week's interval Gill speaks with Matt Bergin, a physiotherapist and international Irish athlete who specialises in running injuries. They discuss the importance of seeking physiotherapy early, common injuries runners face, the impact of modern running shoes, and how to find a trustworthy physiotherapist. Matt shares insights from his experience as both a runner and a physio, emphasising th...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive Our Guest this week: Steph Kessell (nee Davis) completed her first marathon in 2018 and only a few years later went on to run a 2:27 marathon when she won the UK Olympic marathon trials. Steph was Team GB's fastest marathon runner at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Steph is a one-on-one coach and a coach at Runn...

This week, Gill, Ro, and Ed, dive into their running origins, sharing stories about why they started running and how their relationship with the sport has evolved. Each brings a unique background—Gill started to fill time during shifts, Ro began for fitness, and Ed took up running after the death of his Dad. They touch on topics from running culture changes, evolving gear preferences, and past exp...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week Gill hit over 50 miles for the first time in a long time, Ro racked up around 70 miles but felt sluggish. Ed is focusing on injury-free training and recovery. in the news we discuss: Cross country events are back in action including Cardiff Cross and Nick Griggs set a new parkrun world best. Win and...

In this interval Ed, Ro, and Gill take a lighthearted dive into the love-hate relationship runners often have with technology. From GPS watches to heart rate monitors and Strava records, we explore the ways in which gadgets enhance – and sometimes complicate – the simple joy of running. We share stories of tech fails and gadget-induced frustrations, like waiting for GPS signals or adjusting to new...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week Ed, Ro and Gill discuss how the New York Marathon played out, the news that Sydney has been added to the World Marathon Majors, and National XC relays. Win and Fail of the week The world record for running a marathon in Crocs was broken by Kevin Leimkuhler and we are in awe! Our guest this week: This...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive The clocks have changed, and so it's dark at night and as the running community we need to look after each other. It's an issue that particularly effects women, and so our conversation focuses on the increasing concerns surrounding women's safety while running in the dark. Gill shares her personal experiences,...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week Ed Gill and Ro catch up on the major news from Frankfurt Marathon and some fab performances at the Valencia 1/2 including a PB for Jenny! We also look forward to New York this weekend. Win and Fail of the week Ed had a hill session that didn't feature any hills. Gill has been riding the highs and low...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive We're back with the second interval of this series! Ed, Gill and Ro discuss the complexities of post-marathon recovery and the decision to rest or run again. Ed can hardly walk after a marathon, Gill has run multiple marathons in fairly quick succession, and Ro has done 10 in 10 days! So we have a chat to expl...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week Ro is away, so Ed and Gill are holding the fort and reflect on Marathon is excluded from the Commonwealth Games Valencia Half is coming up and might we see a British record? Future guest on the podcast Jacob Fincham Dukes gets some funding from UKA. Win and Fail of the week Positive vibes only this w...

Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive In this first RunAlive Interval of Season 4, Ro, Gill, and Ed dive into something that's made a few people quite upset: the recent changes to Championship and Good For Age qualifying times for both the London and Boston Marathons. We explore how these changes are impacting runners at various levels—from club r...

Welcome back to Season 4 of the RunAlive Podcast - so excited to be back with you and welcoming 2 new CoHosts in Gill and Rohan. Are you enjoying the podcast? Help us cover some of the costs: buymeacoffee.com/runalive This week: We introduce Gill and Rohan to the podcast and we've been thinking about: Ruth Chepngetich's groundbreaking performance at the Chicago Marathon - can we believe it? London...

In this special wrap-up episode of the RunAlive Podcast, Ed, Gary, and Jenny come together to reflect on their highlights of Season 3. They kick things off with a nostalgic look back at their conversation with ultra-running legend Nicky Spinks , whose inspiring journey as a breast cancer survivor and her "rule of three" left a lasting impact on the team. Gary shares his admiration for Marcus Brown...

This week we're talking to Ben Pochee, the passionate race director behind the Night of the 10,000m PBs. The UK's premier track running event. From his personal journey as a competitive runner to the inception of one of the most unique track events in the UK, Ben shares his deep insights into the world of running, community building, and event innovation. Tune in to discover how a love for Afro-fu...

On this week's RunAlive interval Ed is joined by distance runner and finance professional Steph McCall. Steph shares her running journey from sprinting as a kid to just recently tackling 2 Oceans marathon in South Africa (and coming 10th!) She delves into the communal joy of running, the psychological shifts required for tackling ultra-marathons, and her ongoing passion project, the Five Miles Eas...

This week we talk to Gill Bland, a seasoned marathon runner, soon to be mother for the second time, and self confessed running geek! Join us as Gill shares her transformation from a non-athlete to a marathon winner, and how running is her "me time" in the busyness of life as a mother. We talk about: How Gill's attempt to catch a train sparked her passion for running and led her to complete over 30...

“If you’re ever losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon” This is a very special episode of the RunAlive Podcast celebrating all that is great about the London Marathon! This week we are plunging into the stories of 4 runners from the London Marathon each of whom have very different experiences of running the race. We'll hear from 2:25 Welsh marathoner Clara Evans, who's starting...

We talk to former Marathon Age Group champion and Founder and CEO of Coach Core Gary Laybourne In today's RunAlive Interval we welcome Gary Laybourne, co-founder and CEO of CoachCore. Gary shares his fascinating journey from a promising young athlete to a champion for change through sport. We talk about the London Marathon (of course) where in 2022 Gary unexpectedly became age group world champion...

This week we dive into the life and insights of Brady Threlfall, a distance runner, and the vibrant voice behind the Inside Running podcast. Through Inside Running Brady has brought the stories and personalities of Australian distance running alive to millions around the world. In this episode we talk about, Brady's most memorable and thrilling race day experiences, highlighting the rush of crossi...

We've seen Jasmin Paris become the first woman to finish the Barkley Marathons, and Catlin Clark tear up the stats in March Madness in the US the year, where the women's basketball games outsold the mens but there's still a real battle for even coverage and equity between men's and women's sports, particularly in the media despite the success of the Lionesses. The BBC recently published an Elite S...

We're thrilled to welcome Marcus Brown, a runner probably most know for his impactful work in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the sport. Marcus shares his journey from a casual runner to completing the six World Marathon Majors and achieving multiple sub-three-hour marathon times, illustrating the transformative power of running in his life. Marcus delves into the significant role runni...

This week we talk to Bryn Hassan, the 25-year-old founder of Race Day Prints and an avid trail runner with an inspiring journey from rugby and rowing to conquering ultra marathons and preparing for an Ironman. Race Day Prints, stems from a personal desire to memorialise the hard work of training and the exhilaration of race days, offering personalised running posters that celebrate individual achi...

In this episode of the RunAlive Podcast, Ed and Jenny welcome Nick Kershaw, the founder of Impact Marathon, and Bexx Swainson, an accomplished athlete and frequent Impact Marathon participant. Nick shares the inception story of Impact Marathon, highlighting its mission to create running events that serve communities around the world and inspire runners to push beyond their limits. Bexx adds depth...

Ed sits down with Andy Anstey, the Head of Business Development at England Athletics, to explore the intersection of passion, sustainability, and innovation within the realm of athletics. Andy shares his personal journey from coaching his daughter's football team to witnessing his son surpass him in running, embodying the joy and fulfilment derived from sharing his twin passions for running and fo...