Ryan Jones is a man who needs no introduction. Having played rugby at the highest levels for Wales and the British & Irish Lions, Ryan has achieved so much in the sport he clearly loves and remains an active part of today. 

Since retiring from rugby in 2015, he has taken up endurance sports namely triathlon having completed several IronMan events, ultra marathons and so much more. During lockdown, he embarked on a fundraising initiative where he:

• Ran a marathon in his garden
• Cycled 100 miles with 100 friends on a turbo trainer
• Ran 100 miles in his house on a treadmill within 24 hours. 

We discuss the transition from playing rugby at the highest level to competing in multidiscipline and endurance sporting events, the psychology behind his approach and what his goals are for the future. 

So, over to David and Ryan Jones for episode 22 of Front Runner Radio, 

To follow Ryan on social media or to visit her website, please go to: 

https://twitter.com/RyanJonesOnline
https://www.instagram.com/ryanpjonesonline

Enjoy

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*Note: This week's episode was recorded during lockdown on the 5th June 2020 via Zoom and in live household environments, so please excuse any background noises. Please also be aware that certain topics discussed may have different outcomes or have been concluded since the recording of this episode due to the live and fast-moving nature of said topics. 

Episode 21 sees the last in the series of our international podcasts with runners and organisers from America.

This week sees David chats with Chris Lauber of Florida Road Races.
Chris has been in event management for over 20 years and we discuss all aspects of event management and how the pandemic is affecting his events across Florida.

As per previous episodes with American organisers, we discuss a number of similarities, as well as some of the differences and issues that organisers are facing across the wider running sector globally.

Website: https://floridaroadraces.com
Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/floridaroadraces

So over to David and Chris for episode 21 of #FrontRunnerRadio

Enjoy

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For episode 20, we are staying Stateside as I chat with Robert Wang from Ohio, who is a runner, journalist and most notably, the creator of the World Marathon Majors Facebook group. 

We talk about the Majors and how we see them unfolding over the coming months along with general running chat. We, naturally discuss the Majors Facebook group as well as the impact COVID-19 continues to have on across the globe. 

So over to David and Robert for episode 20 of #FrontRunnerRadio

Enjoy

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*Note: This week's episode was recorded on June 2nd 2020 via Zoom and in live household environments, so please excuse any background noises. 

**Note: Please be aware that certain topics discussed may have different outcomes or have been concluded since the recording of this episode due to the live and fast-moving nature of said topics. 

Episode 19 see our first in a series of international podcasts with runners and organisers from America. Following a number of posts on various social media platforms, there was great interest in discussing the current climate and what the future hold.

First up is Mike Clark of Junction 311 events. Mike is based in North Carolina and has been organising running  events for the past 7 years and he felt it would be beneficial to chat to another race organiser.

We talk about a number of similarities, as well as some of the differences and issues that organisers are facing across the wider running sector globally.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/junction311sports/

So over to David and Mike for episode 19 of #FrontRunnerRadio

Enjoy

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For episode 18, I am chatting with the CEO and Head of Registration Partnerships of RealBuzz Group, Tim Rogers and Nick Hollowood. Realbuzz are an entry management platform for some of the biggest events across the world and work extensively with the charity and fundraising sector.

Realbuzz manage the entries across all Front Runner Events as well as being training and fitness partner. 

We talk about the current position of mass participation running events, how and when we think running events will recommence and the increase in virtual events, plus a whole lot more. 

Web: https://www.therealbuzzgroup.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/realbuzzcom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realbuzzcom/

App (IOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myrealbuzz/id1239271661
App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realbuzz&hl=en_GB

So over to David, Tim and Nick for episode 18 of #FrontRunnerRadio

Enjoy

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Lowri Morgan is an extraordinary woman who has done some extraordinary things. Her achievements include: 

• Completing the Amazon Jungle Ultra (220km)
• Arctic marathon 350 miles, 
• Dragons Back race (315km across the spine of Wales), 

Lowri is also an accomplished broadcaster and the author of the absolutely brilliant book Beyond Limits which is available to buy now. 

This conversation looks at where Lowri gets her enthusiasm, determination and hunger for the challenges she sets herself. They say you shouldn't meet your heroes, I have now met Lowri a number of times and every time she amazes me with her positivity, outlook and ability to take on and conquer some of the toughest challenges on this planet!

To follow Lowri on social media or to visit her website, please go to: 

https://twitter.com/_LowriMorgan
https://instagram.com/_lowrimorgan
http://lowrimorgan.co.uk

So, over to David and Lowri Morgan for episode 17 of Front Runner Radio, 

Enjoy

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For this week’s episode I chat and catch up with a local runner who has become a friend over the last few years, Craig Jones. Craig is a great runner and triathlete who is a regular podium finisher in both sports. With numerous events under his belt including representing Britain, 5 x Ironman Wales' and many many more besides, he really knows what it takes to train and compete at a high level. As he explains, it's not all been plain sailing, has he has overcome injury and setbacks. 

So, over to David and Craig for episode 16 of Front Runner Radio,

Enjoy

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For more information on Craig and his design work, please visit:

https://instagram.com/craigjonesdesigns?igshid=7ucg6uzegoo6

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CraigJonesDesigns

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For this week’s episode I chat and catch up with a man who really needs no introduction in Welsh running. Dewi Griffiths has become Wales' best long distance runner in recent times regularly representing Wales and Team GB at varied distances at XC and on the road. 

With a marathon PB of 2:09 and a half marathon PB of 61:33 and the only person to take 3 consecutive JCP Swansea Half Marathon titles, it is plain to see why Dewi is held in such high esteem. 

We talk about his drive, ambition, goals and achievements to date along with some of the disappointments he has had to face along the way.  

So, over to David and Dewi for episode 15 of Front Runner Radio, 

Enjoy

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So, for this week’s episode I am sitting down Carys-Mai Hughes, who is great runner and regular podium finisher across all of our events.  We find out more about her personal life, career, travelling what motivates her.  Clearly, she is someone who enjoys life to the full as we delve into her interests and why she loves running so much.  

Due to a technical matter, the conversation ends abruptly which was only picked up during the edit. So apologies to Carys for not being able to capture the full extent of our conversation. 

This week's episode was recorded during the lockdown and as you will hear, there are a number of disruptions in the background from my house. 

So, over to David and Carys for episode 14 of Front Runner Radio, 

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This week David chats with a great and multi-talented man. Jimmy Watkins has reached sporting and musical highs in both athletics and music; from being an elite athlete representing Team GB in the 800m in 2006, to performing in the band Future of the Left. Today he can be found running around Llanelli and hosting the Megabus to the Ritz podcast. 

This week's episode was recorded during the lockdown and as you will hear, there are a number of disruptions from doorbells, animals and children which has all been left in as a reminder that life is a little odd at the moment and as a record of the time. 

So, over to David and Jimmy for episode 13 of Front Runner Radio, 

Enjoy

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