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This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and running, the signs to look out for in terms of potentially unhealthy behaviour and what to do if you are worried for yourself or someone else. Matilda also talks about her own love of running and how she is building up to the Boston (US) marathon. Matilda can be found here https://selectpsychology.co.uk/matilda-moffett/We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners!We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwithrobyn/We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is a race round up. Ali ran Retford half and gives us a race review and the ups and downs, then Paul and Mark have done the Hardmoors 55 and its also been the Sheffield Half Marathon, so there is loads to catch up on. Paul gives his race review of the Hardmoors and we cover the results from all the races and more, as every we hope you enjoy and please share if you do :-)We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is all about the long run! For many people who are training for marathons the long run is key, but we talk about why this is, the different types of long run, how long you should go and the benefits. We also chat about why the long run can be useful all year round and things to watch out for when running long every week. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAlso here are some links to more information about the impact of the menstrual cycle and menopause on running;Changes in Self-Reported Physical Fitness, Performance, and Side Effects Across the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle Among Competitive Endurance Athletes in: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance Volume 15 Issue 9 (2020)Sports Medicine (2020) 50:1813–1827 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01319-3https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/how-your-menstrual-cycle-affects-recovery-from-training/https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/menstrual-cycle-training-research-2023/As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s...

This week we talk about the menstrual cycle and menopause and the impact this can have on running, training and racing. We look at the evidence and research, what you can do and also have some listener stories. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week is a preview and a review of the Brighton Half Marathon. The race is in its 35th year, and we chat a bit about the history, some race strategy for the half and then how it all goes in practice! We also cover the Brighton and Hove Parkrun and a few other fun bits from the weekend! We hope you enjoy and share to your running pals if you enjoy! Also we have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Lots of you will have been training since the start of the year for a marathon, a half or just to build fitness and improve. Today we check in on how things should be progressing, how to manage where you are versus where you want to be pace wise, how to handle niggles, illness and when to practice with kit and fueling. Give us your tips on those mid block training reflections! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we talk about iron deficiency and anaemia in runners. We have had lots of listeners get in touch with their own stories, so we share those and talk about the signs and symptoms, when to seek help and how to manage long term. We hope you enjoy this episode and get in touch with any thoughts or reflections.As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a fascinating interview with Dot Kesterton, a World and European Masters Champion! Alison chats with Dot about her amazing life, running career and the many many races she has done in UK and around the world and the fun she has had along the way. It is a really brilliant and moving interview that is interesting and inspiring! We hope you enjoy and let us know your thoughts! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On this episode we delve into some of the common coaching questions that have cropped up with Paul's group of athletes. We explore whether running up or down hill in training matters, should everyone do hill repeats, what about shoes and how to pick them, how close to paces to runs need to be and more...we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, let us know!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On this weeks episode we chat about the winter woes of running. There are many things that can make running in winter tougher, such as the weather, the dark, motivation and more, so we chat about how you can overcome this and keep running strong through those winter months!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On this weeks episode we talk about periodised training and how you can take the principles of this and apply it to peak at that right time for races! We chat about how it works, the cycles and how to periodise your training. Let us know what you think!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we talk about the subject of healthy eating alongside running. We talk about our own experiences and challenges of managing weight and how running can help (or not) with that. We are not nutritionists, but we do have some knowledge from our own experiences and bits of research we have done. As ever get in touch with your views and thoughts on the topic, we love to hear from you! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we delve into the marathon. For many people who are running a marathon in the Spring today is the start of training plans as people prepare to put the miles in and get get race ready. We chat about the fundamentals of marathon training and our own experiences of how to arrive in the start line in the best shape possible. We also look ahead to races coming up in the next few weeks and beyond! Please share to your running pals if you enjoy! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a brilliant interview with Kevin Firth who recently completed the Gods Own Backyard Ultra. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NNLwrtEMN/ Kevin talks all about his race training and preparation, his running background and why he decided to do the BYU and how the event went for him. Kevin also chats about his goals for 2025 and beyond! We hope you enjoy the interview and let us know your thoughts. We hope you all have a fantastic new year and see you all again in 2025 for more Running Partners fun!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we go through some of our highlights of the 2024! Its been a busy year for us and for you all, as well as enjoying some amazing moments in elite running, so we round up our favourite and most memorable events of the year, including our own running, listener achievements, Paul's athletes and of course not forgetting some magical Olympic moments! Let us know your highlights of the running year! We wish you all a very Happy Christmas!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a fascinating interview with North Derbyshire Running Club athlete Shaun Johnson who is a race organiser for the Bolsover 10k. Shaun discusses the challenges of race organisation, the highs and lows and things that go on behind the scenes that runners dont see! Shaun also chats about his own running achievements this year and goals for next! We hope you enjoy the interview! Here are some links as mentioned;Carb drinks impact https://www.mysportscience.com/post/2015/05/20/spit-or-swallow-carb-mouth-rinse-and-performanceNorth Derbyshire Running Club https://www.northderbyshirerc.co.uk/Races https://www.northderbyshirerc.co.uk/races/our-racesShaun https://www.instagram.com/shaunyj63/?hl=en https://www.strava.com/athletes/12425945?oq=shaAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we delve back into the half marathon. Its a distance many people run and try to improve at and for some people its either a stepping stone to a marathon or part of a marathon training plan. We chat about how to train for a half, whether or not to take gels in the race and how to pace the race! Let us know your half marathon top tips!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On todays podcast we delve a bit deeper into the Percy Pud 10k, which is a popular and famous 10k race in Sheffield. We look at the race history, how it has grown, and some famous winners and record breakers! We also bring you a race review and results hot off the press! We also chat about strategy for racing a 10k, which sounds good but isn't easy to execute!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On todays podcast we interview Greg Penn who is a GB masters athlete, member of North Shieds Poly running club and reigning European v60 Marathon champion! Greg talks all about his love of running, how he has managed to sustain his running into his 60s and some of his proudest moments and future goals. Greg also talks about how and why he thinks he has managed to keep running whilst others haven't We hope you enjoy the interview1As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we chat about how to train for shorter distances such as 5k and 10k and how you might be able to get a PB in one of these if you are coming from a recent marathon or half marathon. We chat about our own experiences and those of athletes. Sorry for the fit of giggles near the start! We also talk about our recent physio visits and Pauls trip to Endurolab for a lactate profile test. Here is a link to Endurolab where Tom can be contacted to book a test! https://www.endurolab.co.uk/As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today features a fantastic interview with Hannah Duraid, Phil Turner and Sam Newton who founded Sheffield Business Runners. The group was set up to encourage people to get out and run and also provide an opportunity for people in the business world in the city to connect, meet and chat! The trio chat all about how they set the group up, how it has grown, and the future as well as what running means to them and their own running goals. We hope you enjoy the conversation and are really grateful for Hannah, Sam and Phil giving their time to come and meet us. Links to connect with Hannah, Sam and Phil below;https://www.instagram.com/sheffieldbusinessrunnershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sheffield-business-runners/https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-turnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahduraidhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewtonfccahttps://www.instagram.com/gravitate.digitalHere is a link to the fundraising page from listener Monika https://www.gofundme.com/f/12-races-in-12-monthsAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s...

This week is all about running books! There are so many books about running of all different types and Ali and I have read our fair share, so we chat through them and give some of our favourites and recommendations. Here is a full list of books we chat through;Running with the Kenyans / Rise of the Ultra Runners / The Way of the Runner - Adharanand FinnThe Lost Art of Running - Shane Benzie26.2 miles to Happiness - Paul TonkinsonWhat I talk about when I talk about Running - Haruki MurakamiBorn to Run - Christopher McDougallFeet in the Clouds / Today we die a little / Race Against Time - Richard AskwithHansons Marathon Method - Keith and and Kevin HansonOut of Thin Air - Michael Crawley Don't stop me now / Running up that hill - Vasos AlexanderThe Art of Running Faster - Don Melvin and Julian GoaterRunning for my life - Rachel CullenDare to Tri - Louise MinchinTo the finish line - Chrissie WellingtonThere is no map in hell - Steve BurkinshawRunner - Lizzie HawkerYour pace or mine - Lisa JacksonThe pants of perspective - Anna McNuffThis mum runs - Jo PaveyUltra marathon man - Dean KarnezesFailure in an option - Matt WhymanAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we discuss growth mindset. Lots of runners talk about it, but what does it actually mean and how can you apply it to running ? We cover the differences in growth and fixed mindset and how you can learn, apply and adapt your mindset to help you in all aspects of your life! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your approaches to growth!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On todays episode we talk about our running inspirations, following Lucy getting in touch to propose this as a topic and tell us about what has inspired her! We talk about some well known athletes from the generations, recent athletes who share stories on Instagram and YouTube as well as the ordinary people who have had a big impact on our running lives! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your own? As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we go into how to recover from a marathon or ultra marathon. With a few big races that have just taken place we delve into how best to recover, the evidence base for the physical and mental recovery period and how you might feel in the days and weeks after a big race. There is often conflicting information about recovery periods so we do our best to sort the facts from the myths to help you all recover and get ready for your next big race! Here are links to the evidence we go through;https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-007-0504-xhttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2021/03000/recovery_of_inflammation,_cardiac,_and_muscle.6.aspxhttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2015/02000/compression_socks_and_functional_recovery.30.aspx29(2):p528-533, February 2015.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/333https://runnersconnect.net/marathon-recovery-plan/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1469029211000318https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-021-00468-8#abstracthttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-017-3757-zhttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.812237/fullhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/27/3/205.short10.23736/S0393-3660.17.03492-1https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4023https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.15.6.610As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can...

There have been loads of races going on, and lots more to look forward to, so today we cover a lot of results from the big races and how listeners have been getting on! We then chat about why more and more people seem to be doing marathons, and how anyone can start at any age! Its also our one year anniversary so we take a minute to celebrate and thank all of the lovely listeners for sticking with us :-)As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

We hope you enjoy this weeks episode where Ali gives a review of the Hardmoors 60, where she had an amazing race to finish 7th in 14 hours and 48 minutes. She talks through the race, the ups and downs (on the course and mentally!) and we also play a few clips from in the race. We also talk through the race results, including some brilliant performances from listeners and pay tribute to the brilliant Hardmoors team, race marshals, runners, crews and the people of Yorkshire! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On this weeks episode Alison interviews Fiona Jeffries, who recently won a silver medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothernburg! Fiona talks about the races she did at the Masters, her journey to get there, her running motivation and goals for the future. We hope the interview can inspire all you runners to keep going long into the future! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today is all about preparing for the Hardmoors 60 (well 63 miles as it turns out) that Ali is running next weekend. Ali talks all about her running preparation, the mental side of things and how to be ready for when its tough or when things dont go to plan. We also chat about race goals and the practical preparation for the race which will be a fun day out for us all! We will be debriefing on a future episode of how it all went, so watch this space!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a fascinating chat with Keri Wallace, co-founder of Girls on Hills and author of a brilliant new book; Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland and Wales. you can buy it here; https://bit.ly/427yTK3Keri talks about her love of running, some of the races she has done and ones she would like to do. She talks about how Girls on Hills started, how it has grown as well as how you can join events and the swift half map you can buy to support Glencoe Mountain Rescue. Keri talks about writing the book and the challenges within it as well as her plans for the future in terms of running. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Running Partners Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/runningpartnerspodcast?igsh=cGF5bmJobHo2NjlrAli’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

After a summer of fun - we are back! Today we round up the summer, including what we have been up to, the Olympics and Paralympics, race reports and reviews and much more. We look ahead to the upcoming racing season and our goals for the next phase of the year. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a fascinating chat with awesome runner and an all round brilliant person and friend of the show Natasha! She chats about what running means to her and how she got into it in the first place, some of her proudest moments and how she stays motivated. She also talks about her key role in the spine race and a few other funny stories that are sure you will enjoy! We are now having a break over August and will be back fresh and ready to go in September with more running partners content for you all :-)As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

As we finally get a few nice sunny days in the UK, we look ahead to the summer holidays and how to manage running and make sure you have a great time if you go on your hols! We look at the evidence around having time off training and the impact it might have and also chat about some of the impacts holidays can have more generally, such as eating and drinking more ! Here are some links to articles and evidence we talk throughhttps://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/missed-marathon-training-study-2023/https://runnersconnect.net/losing-running-fitness/As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Wimbledon, Cricket, Euro 2024, Tour De France, The Olympics and much more to enjoy for a summer of sport! With so much sport happening what can we learn about performance from elite athletes and how they learn from failures. We chat about the importance of this and what we runners can try out. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we dig into the world of the backyard ultra! We talk about what they are, how they can be a great stepping stone into ultra running and hear from listeners who have done them before and have more planned in! We discuss fuelling, mental preparation and how to keep going hour after hour after hour...! Paul also tells us about his lake district adventures last weekend and the fun of running up and down mountains (or not!). As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Just a quick episode today as Paul has been away, its been mega busy and time tight! We hope you enjoy our brief chit chat :-)!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we talk about how to train for an ultra in the autumn and transition from a marathon in the spring. We cover the basics of the training, the milage volume per week and the terrain to run on. We chat about the race basics for a long ultra and how to arrive in the best shape to have great day out!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week Alison gives a review of the ultra she did two weeks ago with Rosie. The race was a 32 mile ultra round the peak district, with lots of climbing, a few energy bars and a sprint finish! We also talk about a few other races from the summer season, the European athletics championships and much more!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week features a fascinating interview with ultra runner and team Inov8 athlete Chris Andrade, who a few weeks ago won the Hardmoors 110 race! Chris talks about his love of running, some of the many races he has done over the years, what he loves about the trails, the Bob Graham Round, his training and nutrition and much more. You can find Chris on Instagram chrisgoesrunning https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoesrunning/Also we had an email from Carla on the running myth of knee pain with some great links, here they are; https://www.ucl.ac.uk/healthcare-engineering/news/2019/dec/long-distance-running-can-improve-parts-runners-knees Prof Alister Hart: Marathon running will not wear out your joints but will improvethem. #MM40 As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we tackle a few running myths! You know the ones; running is bad for your knees, your back, you need loads of water to run, runners should breath through their nose etc etc! Alison has been doing the research to bust the myths and she shares her findings and we chat about this. Here are some links to the various articles and publications Alison talks about:Effects of Running on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Updated Systematic Review at Short-Term Follow-up  Dhillon et al 2023BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil.Lörinczi, et alAlmond et al (2005)As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

On this weeks episode we cover the Hardmoors 110 race which Paul supported Mark with and ran the second half (well 58 miles)! We talk about ultra running, the joy of it and how to get involved as well as some of the race results and winners. We also chat about if you should do two races in three days or not!As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

For this week we chat about staying motivated for running over the summer months. We chat about some different shorter races to try, how to have some running downtime but keep running and also the benefits of strides in easy runs through the summer (and all year round!). We also cover dogs again and the benefits of warm ups for races and workouts. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This week we have a brilliant and fascinating interview with John Taff, who has created the Run Sheffield magazine. John talks about his passions in life, his running and why he created Run Sheffield. He also talks about some of the amazing people he has met through setting up the magazine including Luke Wilkinson who is soon to embark on the Lands End to John O'Groats run! Here is a great film about Luke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4agwp2v0TcAs always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

his week we review the Boston marathon (UK - the real one)! We talk about how the race went and also the lessons we have learned from our marathon blocks, what worked, what didn't for the future! Paul has also featured in runners world this week talking about double day running, here is the link https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a769544/make-mine-a-double/   As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Today we have a fascinating interview with coach Stazza and cover all things post marathon. We talk about how to properly recover after a marathon and common pitfalls to avoid. We also talk about when you should be thinking about the next marathon. We then cover the goals that different paced runners might have for their next marathon. John covers loads of examples from the runners he coaches to highlight the conversation.   As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

This episode is all about two of the major marathons which have taken place in the last week, Boston and London. We have results, listener feedback, how the elite runners got on and much much more! We also have some runner feedback, lots of results and Alison's reflections on her marathon!We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/

Just an update to let you know the next episode will be out a day later to cover all the action from London and also Boston!

For today we chat about the benefits (or not) o carb loading in the build up to a marathon. We talk about the evidence, whether it works or not and how many carbs you need. We are keen to hear your carb strategies and how it goes and we will be feeding back how our carb loading goes too! We also chat about the Manchester marathon and wish people well who are in Boston (US!). We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;email us at runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/