In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle catches up with coach and triathlete Scott Hill, who returns to share his insights on training and racing while leading a busy life. Scott talks about the importance of self-reflection and mindset, how to structure consistent training without falling into volume swings, and how to use training to refine your race-day fuelling strategy.

We also hear about Scott’s recent racing experiences, his role pacing the 90-minute group at the Shrewsbury Half Marathon, and his top tips for athletes who want to balance family, work, and training without losing progress.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How self-reflection and flexibility can help busy athletes stay consistent
• Why discipline matters more than motivation
• Strategies for building training plans without big volume spikes
• Practical ways to test and refine your fuelling for race day
• Scott’s advice for keeping training fun, family-friendly, and sustainable

Follow Scott:

• Instagram: @ironhill83
• Coaching: TriWolf Coach