The UKRunChat podcast.

In this episode Michelle and Ash have a fascinating chat about Ash's personal running story, with lots of tips for novice marathon and ultra runners, including: - some insights into his training methods - pacing a marathon, and getting the negative split right. - what makes or breaks a marathon - marathons vs ultras - different training approaches/different fuelling strategies Michelle has also re...

James is a Masters athlete and he balances his running around full time teaching, family life, coaching and coach education. Listen to hear Michelle and James chat about: - Club running, what can clubs do to improve the support they give to athletes, especially on large group session, and how they can ensure their sessions provide purposeful training. - Coach education, how can coaches better help...

In this episode Michelle chats with Rachel Miller. Rachel has been running since she was 17 and has just finished London Marathon in memory of her Dad, who started  running in his fifties. He inspired the whole family to become runners.  Follow Rachel on Instagram And on X: @RachelBuk

In this episode Michelle speaks with Mason Morgan in a truly inspiring conversation. Mason’s resilience in the face of adversity is nothing short of remarkable. Since his diagnosis with a high-grade brain tumor in September 2022, Mason has not only faced his condition with bravery but also channeled his energy into a formidable challenge: running 6 marathons in 7 months and climbing Mount Kilimanj...

Jon Blair is a father of 3, a husband and proud stammerer. He is a Youtube creator & stammer supporter whose channel focuses on stammering, mental health, reviews, opinion, running & a love of trainers. He started running at 37 due to COVID forcing gyms to close their doors, and a year after serious spinal surgery. He has have achieved 16.08 5k, 35.45 10k, 1.18.43 HM and 3.04.04 Marathon.&...

In this episode we catch up with Ian Williams who is founder of the long standing website Fetch Everyone.  Fetcheveryone lets you analyse your training, find races, plot routes, chat in our forum, get advice, play games and nothing is behind a paywall. Also listen to hear about Ian's own running and goals to run his first (very unusual) ultra soon.  https://www.fetcheveryone.com

In this episode Michelle chats with @AiLyn_Runner | @DrAiLynTan Dr Ai Lyn is a parkrun Ambassador, her marathon PB is 3:28:51 and she has been running every day for over 4 years! This episode includes Dr Ai Lyn’s thoughts on how running can be helpful for a variety of medical conditions. You can follow Dr Ai Lyn on: Twitter Instagram

Listen to hear Michelle & community member Alia chat all about: - trying to be more green in our running - how its impossible to get lost while running in Salford - barefoot running - the Jordan Impact Marathon - running in the desert and much more! Follow Alia here

In this episode Michelle chats with Callum Jacobs, author of Road Runner: Surviving on the Urban Trails. Michelle and Callum chat about: - urban versus trail running - how city running can inspire as much awe as the mountains - sightseeing on the run - running the London Underground, overground - place hacking You can follow Callum on Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/the_urban_trailrunn...

Steph was Team GB’s fastest marathon runner at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and won the 2021 UK Olympic trials in a time of 2:27:16. Steph is a coach at Runna and this episode is all about training for your upcoming Spring events. We chat about: Where should you be now in your training plan ahead of your spring events. What should you do if you miss sessions due to injury or illness. Stephs, lower mile...

In this episode Michelle chats with Emma. Emma is a Run Educator, Gait Analyst, columnist at Womens Running UK and Hyrox Ambassador.  Listen to hear: - how do you know if you're ready to take on your first ultra - different types of run/walk strategies - hill training tips - recognising the signs of - and avoiding - overtraining - tapering You can follow Emma on: Instagram Twitter / X

Listen to hear Michelle and Dr Josephine chat about how we can encourage more women into ultra-running, and secondly, mental strategies to improve performance in long distance running. The podcast covers: - barriers into ultrarunning affecting women - how we can achieve gender parity in ultra-running - setting effective goals - preparing body and mind for an ultra - strategies for dealing with tou...

Bea has been a member of the UKRunChat community since 2014, and is a regular UKRunChat hour cohost. You can learn more about Bea on   www.beamycoach.com . Bea works mainly with clients age 40+, and women going through perimenopause and menopause. Once a competitive athlete, Bea now focuses on finding joy in running. We chat about: - Bea's own journey into running - Bea's personal experience...

In 2007, Paul Willan was a 26 year old overweight smoker when his boss encouraged him to join him in a daily lunchtime walk, which soon progressed into running. Once gasping for air at every lamppost, Paul is now a dedicated ultra runner, who trains 6 mornings a week. Listen to hear how Paul: - Overcame the initial challenges of going from walking to running. - The moment when running stopped bein...

In this episode Michelle is chatting with Sunday Times best-selling author, travel writer, mother and runner, Liz Fraser. Michelle and Liz chat about: - how Liz got into running - ⁠her BIG goals for her 50th year - ⁠how she keeps motivated to train - ⁠her plans for writing about her running (there’s an interesting book in the planning) - ⁠running in Italy You can follow Liz on: Twitter Instagram &...

Anya Culling is a Runna coach and has represented England over the marathon distance. Anya took up running  in lockdown which saw her go from a marathon time of 4hrs 34 mins in 2019 to a current PB of 2hrs 34 mins knocking off 2hrs. Anya has her sights set on The 2026 Commonwealth Games. Michelle chats to Anya about her whirlwind journey into elite running and her tips for getting the best ou...

Scott Jenkins is the 1st Briton to complete the arduous and elusive Triple Crown of 200s in the World Series, placing 5th behind Nike athlete Sally MacRae. Scott is also the current British record holder for the Moab 240 race in Utah and is the first Welshman to complete this race, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Cocodona 250 as well as being the 2nd ever Welshman to complete Badwater 135. He has also...

Jonny Huntington is an elite para-skier, climber and explorer. A former British Army Officer and ultra-distance runner, he had a brain bleed in 2014 that left him paralysed from the neck down on his left side. Following extensive rehabilitation and discharge from the Army, he returned to the world of elite sport as a disabled athlete, competing for GB in Cross Country Skiing. He is now setting his...

Welcome to the UKRunChat podcast where Michelle is joined by Green Runners team member and sustainable events expert Ellie Wardell, and Race Director and green runner, Darren Evans. In this episode, we discuss innovative ideas and expert insights on how races can run towards a greener and more sustainable future, and give you some resources to work towards becoming more sustainable. Follow Green r...

On 3rd November 2023, Julia will be taking on the 100k race at Kullamannen - a race set along the rocky shores of Sweden's Kullaberg. Representing Great Britain, she already found success at the UTMB World Series in 2023, after returning to racing in 2022 from having her son. Julia discusses: • How she trains on the Cornish coast path for mountain races • Balancing family life and international co...

Ben Parker is Head Coach at Runna, and one of the founders. Ben has spent 6+ years as a professional running coach, helping everyone from beginners runners to elite athletes. Ben is also a certified England Athletics Coach, IRONMAN Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. In his spare time, ben is a keen athlete himself and competes within his age group at IRONMAN events with multiple finis...

On 2 September 2023, fitness and motivational influencer Milly Pickles became the  first ever amputee  to participate in Red Bull 400: the world’s toughest 400m race, which sees competitors from across the globe sprint up a ski jump in Slovenia with a brutal 140 metre elevation from start to finish. Milly is elated with her performance and has released a vlog of her experience on Yo...

In this episode Michelle speaks with Jess Learmonth. Jess is best known for her Olympic gold as part of the mixed triathlon relay team, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Jess has also enjoyed gold, silver and bronze victories across World Triathlon Series, European Championships, Commonwealth Games and Super League Triathlon. Now, Jess is taking a break from triathlon as she prepa...

Recovery Runners Community was  born in January 2021 when two runners from Leeds, Dean Smith, and Jamie Heselden, came up with the idea of introducing a small group of people in recovery from drugs and alcohol to the benefits of running.  Since then, the Community has grown and achieved local and national recognition, officially launching as a running community in Leeds on 1st August 202...

In this episode we catch up again with the team from Soar our Strength & Conditioning partners.   Listen to this conversation with Alex and James as we discuss: What are the most common running related injuries and what can we do to help reduce the risk of these injuries? Why rest alone is not enough to help an injury recover. Specific strength exercise recommendation all runners should d...