Cal, Sean Katie and Dave speak with a Chorlton Runner who has been smashing his PBs this year. James has PBs of 17:23 for 5k, 35:41 for 10k, 78:24 for the half, and 3:01:12 for the marathon. James talks about how he wasnt sporty in school but when he became a dad, he started the fitness journey. Running wasnt his only sport, kick boxing was a big part until he realised that it was better running than being kicked in the face. He talks about how the Tour of Tameside was a big part of his running journey but also how it became an event that broke him a little. James' marathon journey has been emotional, going from 4:16 to 3:01 with sub 3 on the cards. He tells us about how he wants this sub 3 so bad! James has PB'd across the board in recent months and he has put it all down to being coached.

The team review a big handful of races from Northern XC relays, MACCL Match 1, Manchester Half, Chicago Marathon, Yorkshire Marathon and Maderia Masters. Sean is back to running big mileage, Katie is easing back in after Berlin Marathon, Cal has finished crying over his Manchester Half attempt, and Dave has fell over... AGAIN! Some of the team were not showing him any sympathy.

This episode is sponsored by James Moles running coaching. James has been coaching experienced runners and those getting into running for over 7 years.

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Sean, Cal, Katie & Dave speak with the founders of Manchester 24 Hours Run against Homlessness and runners of Manchester Road Runners. Molly has PBs of 20:03 for 5k, 42:08 for 10k, 93:57 for the half, and 3:28:12 for the marathon. Thomas has PBs of 17:23 for 5k, 35:43 for 10k, 82:26 for the half and 2:55:54 for the marathon.

They both talk about Run Wild MCR, Manchester Road Runners, Parkruns, Commonwealth Games and Paris Olympics and how involved they are. As well as being involved in Ancoats Run Club, and Matchroom boxing. They have both met some incredible athletes and famous people from Eddie Hearn to Sifan Hassan and the Hardest Geezer. Thomas talks about how he has a vision for Manchester Road Ruunners and how it can be sustainable without him. He tells us how they started Manchester 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness and how they want to branch out as much as possible to raise even more money. Molly tells us about her organisation of the Emma Horrell Canal 10k and how it was to have the Peel Parkrun record even if it was for just one week. Molly tells us about her Marathon experiences and how she feels she might not do another one (but we know that she will). Both ran the Paris Marathon at the Olympics which was the first ever mass participation marathon held at an Olympic games.

The team only updated a week ago, but we had Katie back to tell us all about the Berlin Marathon and how hot it was. Strongest marathon yet from Katie. Cal gives an update on Manchester half prep, Sean is back to running nearly 2 hours and Dave has a big smile on his face with XC starting this weekend, but he wont be at Woodbank park...

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Dave, Sean and Cal talk to a Royton Road Runner who has completed over 40 marathons with a PB of 3.04. He has completed the 200 mile Ultra Great Britain twice, Race Across Scotland twice. A repeat offender in the Spine Races having completed the full 268 mile winter race twice and the summer version once. Colin tells us how his dad inspired his running watching him do XC and other races, London Marathon being one. After a small break from running he returned to running at the age of 30 where he wanted to complete London Marathon. Running a PB of 3:04, he couldnt dip under that sub 3 hour mark but then the love of ultras appeared. Colin also is a founder of Greenfield Greyhounds, he tells us how this cam about along with the people who came to join the club. Colin tells us about his Ultra races and gives us some insight into his experiences along with a good story about the GM 200. With a quick fire round that was very entertaining, make sure you give it a listen.

The team do race reviews for relays, marathons and a silver medal for Jake Wightman in the 1500m. Dave talks about getting back to racing, having 6 months off racing but then does 4 races in 4 weeks. Cal has been poorly for a few weeks but will he be ready for Manchester Half. Sean talks about getting back to running after a small injury and with Valencia 11 weeks away, he is hopeful its all going to come together.

This episode is sponsored by James Moles running coaching. James has been coaching experienced runners and those getting into running for over 7 years.

From weekly and monthly session planning, advice on nutrition and race day prep as well as strength sessions specific to runners, James offers a range of services to help support you be the best runner you can be. For more info, visit James Moles running coaching on socials.

Local Runners Podcast and Endurance Mind Coaching collaborate at Voodoo in Manchester for a live recording which is a first for both (minus the Christmas Episode). Stuart Holliday from Endurance Mind Coaching gives some great advice for the live audience and listeners on how to use the power of the mind to help push you to your goals. Sean, Katie, Dave and Cal give their experiences on how they have used mental preparation in races and we have some great questions from the audience too. Must watch, must listen to excel your racing and adding that 5th pillar to your training.

Dave, Cal, Katie and Sean speak with 3 Sale Harriers where on the first on the podcast where we have a mum and her two daughters, Helen, Lucy and Sophie Armitage. Starting off, they all tell us how they got into running and you can guess that parents had a big influence. Sophie goes through her questions telling us about remembering competing at such a young age and how the coaches when she was a junior, she was able to bring key things she brought to her training now. Sophie also tells us about how much she loves XC and her best season last year. Sophie ran her 5k PB in the same race as Lucy and she tells us how much she enjoyed being in the race with her sister. Lucy takes on her questions and tells us about how her mum inspired her to run and remembers a race when she watched Helen win and said to herself "I want that". In 2022 Lucy had a big breakthrough and she explains how it all came together. Lucy was able to represent GB and she couldn't believe it when she had the phone call. She has made a big decision to focus solely on 800m and when you look how much she has improved over the last year, she has made a sensible choice. Helen talks about her varied running career from being a county champion at 17 to a v50 today. She talks about her uni journey and how she was able to enjoy going to different universities. Helen makes it clear that she has never pushed her daughters into running and its paid off as they are the ones now that drag her out for runs.

The team talk about the summer of training and race reviews include Sale Sizzler number 4, Mid Cheshire, Tameside 5k and Altrincham 10k. Dave tells us about his first race in 6 months, Cal is back on the biscuit bus but training well, Sean gives a rollercoaster of a training update, and Katie is ready for Berlin with some great training runs and a short marathon block.

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Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean talk to an Altrincham Runner. Darren has PBs of 5k 17.38 10k 36.05 Half 1:18:14. Darren starts by telling us why he started running at the age of 47 after thinking more about his health. He tells us of his hatred for Cross Country that started at school, and how he was good at 100/200m running. He recently moved to Altrincham AC after a long period at Winston and Darren tells us why he did this and what he felt the benefits will be. Darren is a keen pacer having paced over 100 events and he explains why its so good to pace and what makes a good pacer along with a rewarding experience he had when pacing. Darren found that during COVID he was doing his own speed training but got to a point where he would burn out, he then turned to a coach to help him on his journey and then pushed towards Masters England qualification. Darren talks more about the Masters and how to get involved along with his experiences. After decades in the care industry, Darren got a job at Run North West and says its his dream job, whats not to love about talking about running all day... everyday? He also nails the quick fire round...

The team give race reviews for Sale Sizzler 3, Alderley Park Trail, BLACK KNIGHT CHARGE, Results of local runners from Lakeland as well as a quick review of Mossley 10k because we forgot. Cal talks again about the elusive sub 17min 5k, Katie is being a good girl and doing as her coach tells her, Dave has a 50/50 review with good and bad (someone push some luck Daves way), and Sean tell us about how his coaching setup is making his watch happy.

This episode is sponsored by James Moles running coaching. James has been coaching experienced runners and those getting into running for over 7 years. From weekly and monthly session planning, advice on nutrition and race day prep as well as strength sessions specific to runners, James offers a range of services to help support you be the best runner you can be. For more info, visit James Moles Running Coaching on socials.

Katie, Dave, Sean and Cal speak with a Chorlton Runner who has PBs of 17:04 for 5k, 35:48 for 10k, 82:51 for half marathon and 2:58:49 for the marathon. Katherine tells us about starting running when she was 8 or 9 and how free it was, then when her dad couldnt keep up it was time for her sister to join in. After a very long time away from clubs, she joined Chorlton Runners in 2022 and found the love for competing but it came at a price where Katherine explains about her anxiety before races. The team also give their views on this and hope some advice can help. With Katherine being a PT, she is able to help runners with S&C along with some coahcing plans where she is hoping to become a certified running coach.

With race reviews from Sale Sizzler Race 2, Royton Trail, Altrincham Beer Mile and Wilmslow 10k, there was lots to shout about. Along with some big news of Tameside 5k coming back in September...

The team talk about their training updates with Dave getting some good fitness back hoping to be in the road relay team, Sean and Katie give big changes to their training with some outside help (although Katie has been naughty on week 1 via the influence of the beer mile), and Cal is hoping to get a good time at Sale Sizzler.

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Cal, Dave and Emma talk to a Sale Dragon Runner. Matt has PBs of 22:12 for 5k, 44.28 for 10k, 1:42 for half marathon and 3:43 for the marathon. He is a big fan of the pod and he also helped LRP Ambassador Emma in the Manchester Marathon this year. Matt talks about his start to running, and how having children influenced the choice to begin his fitness journey. Matt described running as "life changing" and he explains in detail on how he is able to reflect back on how running isnt just a hobby, running is part of who he is. Matt also tells us about his marathon journey and his love for the distance but mainly the love of the training, but given his injury woes, he reflects on if he is cut out for it. He lets people know about why they should search for light at the end of the tunnel and keep positive! With his injuries, Matt lets us know what he has tried to resolve the issues as well as what the issues are and how they occurred. He has a love for trainers and music, so he lets us know how this influences his running. Emma learns about Shoe-Tubers too... Emma also get to have a good chat with Matt to cover what happened in the Manchester Marathon and how they helped each other. Matt has been a big fan of the pod with lots of merch being purchased but his daughter is steeling his stuff.

Race review from Round the Ressers this episode. Emma gives us a training update as she steps in for Katie and Sean, Dave lets us know about how he has got some sessions in and feeling better, and Cal tells us how not to race a 1mile race.

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In this episode, Dave, Cal, Katie, and Sean chat with Alia Braithwaite from Bury AC! With PBs of 18:19 (5K), 38:07 (10K), 83:15 (Half Marathon), and a speedy 2:59:23 for the Marathon.

Alia takes us through her unique running story: from junior athlete, to stepping away, and her triumphant return after having kids. She shares the profound lessons she's learned along the way, navigating her journey back through Prestwich AC and returning to her roots at Bury AC. Discover how she levelled up her running with a coach, leading to a brilliant Manchester Half and a coveted London Marathon Championship spot.

Her about her experience representing England at the Swansea Half Marathon! Alia also offers incredible insights into her mental approach to racing, showing how a shift in mindset can truly reduce pressure and boost performance. And in a segment that truly surprised us all, Alia opens up about a crucial conversation on female health with a coach at Bury AC – a vital topic we all need to hear! Plus, she gives us the lowdown on the upcoming Bury Mile/BMC event in August!

We also touch base with the team: Cal's got nutrition wisdom from his learning curve, Katie's searching for her Berlin training mojo, Dave's unlucky streak with tooth infections continues, and Sean's making positive strides in his injury recovery. Plus, updates on races like Dunham Massey 5K, Welsh Castles Relay, The Tour, and the first Sale Sizzler.

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Katie, Cal and Dave speak with a Chorlton Runner and he has coached lots of athletes to PBs. James has PBs of 16:56 for 5k, 34:52 for 10k, 75:55 for half marathon and 2:38:32 for the marathon. James tells us about how school sports of avoiding being passed the ball made him better at XC running as well as being the captain of his XC team. After a short break from the sport and coming back, James tells us how it his relationship evolved in his 30s and how his training habits and signing up for a marathon without any major preparation including no gels during the marathon. He still ran a great time that most people would do anything for, James realised his potential knowing he could be quicker and quicker. James has been a member of Manchester Frontrunners and then Chorlton Runners, he discusses how changing clubs helped him progress. He is the race director of Stretford Parkrun and James tells us the community and social aspect of his training as well as how impactful it is. A throw back to mentioning Stuart Holliday where James and Sean were part of. James talks about how the mental side of training helped him in marathons. James is a coach (@jamesmolesrunningcoaching on Instagram) and he tells us about how he changed careers to become a full time coach.

The team only have one race to review with Mid Cheshire 5k. Katie has a small training update where she is looking at building mileage for Berlin, Dave also has a small training update but he is getting back to it including a tempo to the Pike, and Cal updates us on Mid Cheshire 5k attempt to get sub 17min, did he get it... he didn't but its a great story.

This episode is sponsored by Revival Shots.

Revival Shots are the UK's most reviewed and highest-rated hydration powder packets. Designed for rapid rehydration, Revival Shots deliver a potent blend of electrolytes and essential vitamins to support your active lifestyle.

Each single-use sachet contains three times the electrolytes of traditional sports drinks, along with five essential vitamins, including Vitamin C and B-complex vitamins. This formulation aids in replenishing lost fluids, enhancing energy levels, and supporting immune function.

Revival Shots are 100% plant-based and manufactured in the UK in a state-of-the-art BRC-certified facility . Whether you're an athlete, traveller, or simply seeking effective hydration, Revival Shots offer a convenient and efficient solution.