Local Runners Podcast

Cal, Dave and Michael speak with two Marple Runners, one who is the female club captain and one who is the Treasurer of the club. Cath has PBs of 5km 28.05, 10km 59.38, Half 2hr 13. Dan has PBs of 5k 19:42, 10k 42:38, Half 95:16, Marathon 3:58:51. Both great ambassadors for Marple Runners talking about how much of a community it is and how much meeting at the pub happens. Cath talks about how she ran Manchester 10k in the early running years and how Marple helped her with going to races. Dan chats about how he became treasurer along with his experience of running London marathon along with the reasons behind it. Cath says she might branch out to more than just the two parkruns, and Dan makes sure Parkruns are his staple run of the week.

The team talk about the up and coming Tameside 5k Festival and what to expect. With Michael Harris drafted in for Sean and Katie, he tells us about his 18month journey to running again and he has switched clubs. Dave talks about how his XC Masters ended and it seems there is an excuse to buy some new spikes. Cal talks about his training and how the miles and weekly elevation have increased in prep for Snowdonia Marathon.

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Dave, Cal, Sean and Katie speak to two Manchester YMCA Harriers. Phil who is the president of the club and Josie who is the female club captain. Phil has PBs of 5k in 16:51, 10k in 34:25, half in 1:18:39, marathon in 3:00:05. Josie has PBs of 5k in 21:58, 10k in 47:07, half in 1:50:07, marathon in 4:07:44. They both talk about how they got into running as well as how they ended up at Manchester YMCA Harriers. Phil talks about them 5 seconds on the marathon and Josie talks about getting beating a 5k PB in her 20s from when she was a junior.

The team review races for Cheshire half, Northern Counties Relays and National XC. Cal is gearing up for Snowdon, Dave is back from 2 weeks of lots of running, Katie is back in the groove and Sean is less than 2 weeks from Berlin Marathon 2024.

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Sean, Cal and Katie speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who has travelled the world doing marathons, with one coming up very soon. With PBs for 5k in 19:02, 10k in 38:36, half in 82:00, marathon in 2:54:38. Andy talks about Daddies Escape and how they were perfect for his situation as well as how grateful he is of their time. He also shares the story of his daughter Pixie Belle. He has done many marathons and gives his verdict on why he loves doing it. He also gives the verdict on the best and worst marathons. 

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Cal, Sean and Dave speak to a Sale Harrier who has PBs of 18:36 for 5k, 37:50 for 10k, 1:23:19 for half and 3:00:38 for the marathon. And the big one, Rachael is a world record holder for 10k with a buggy which was achieved at Alderley Bypass. Rachael talks about how she started running and her experience of running in Russia as well as Spain. She talks about the how amazing Spain is for running and the strange prizes she won. She also talks about how she came about attempting a world record for 10k in a buggy at Alderley Bypass and how Run North West were able to help. With a young family Rachael tells us how she fits in training and how she gets the children involved.

The team are back with lots of race reviews including the sell out Black Knight Charge which we hosted with East Cheshire Harriers. With Katie away in Turkey, Dave tells us about his training including some ups with a great 5k at Ellesmere Port, and some downs with a niggle, Cal talks about training after a 2 week all inclusive and Sean is only 5 weeks away from Berlin Marathon.

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Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with a local legend! Tony Hillier is a Stockport Harrier, and a man who has been running and coaching for many years. With PBs 18:34 5k, 37:16 10k, 1:18:50 half, and 2:52:46 for the marathon. If there is a local race, he is there! Tony talks about how he started running, then tackling marathons. He reminises about the "old" days were its was no gps, chip timing, and you just had to accept the time given. Tony talks about coaching and starting HRC which has seem some great runner emerge from the community. He discusses age categories for men and women as well as how long he thinks he can keep running for.

The team talk about local races and there have been a few. Some BIG news coming in this episode too with a local race on the calendar. Sean has a bigger smile on his face with Berlin Marathon training in full swing, Dave races 3 times in a short period, Cal is doing more strength work and getting ready for holiday, and Katie isnt ready for a road race but is ready for 3 races in 5 days.

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Sean, Gav, Cal and Dave speak with Hayley Simpson and Mark Bousie for a review of The Tour 2024 and how it went for them. Along with the chat, the Katie and Emma spoke with runners over the 4 days bringing the interviews back for 2024.

The team talk about their training in the last few weeks. Cal talks of Podiums eye balls out, Dave had a good run out at Hyde 7 and Sean ate his body weight in fish, chips and burgers on holiday in the lakes.

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Cal, Sean, Dave and Katie talk to a Chorlton Runner and a Sale Harrier. Tom Charles has PB’s of 14:44 5k, 30:26 10k, 66:49 HM and 2:21:59 M, as well some big wins including Yorkshire Marathon 2021! Nick Barry has PB’s of 14:50 5k 30:13 10k 66:37 HM and 2:22:55 M. Tom talks about how much of a sweet tooth he has, and explains why he races so much, whether its Parkrun or a local race. Tom also talks about his training and how it works for him showing that something that might not look right for some people, can work for others. Nick (apart from complimenting Tom through gritted teeth) talks about how he started running and how close he was to giving up the sport. Nick also talks about how he stays injury free. Both Tom and Nick talk about Welsh Castles which Sean and Dave took part in last weekend. With a small change, we asked for Tom and Nick to ask each other three questions each.

The team talk about the last few weeks races, and about getting booked on Black Knight Charge (https://bookitzone.com/martin_mcgann_1/xyjFFX) and getting some new kit ordered. Check out the club shop (https://twistedrunning.co.uk/collections/local-runners-podcast).

Sean talks about how the Welsh Castles might have broken him, Dave tells us about the strange start to Stage 1 of the Welsh Castles, Katie talks about her England vest race at Manchester Half and how she has an injury that has made her take some time off and Cal (as well as struggling with names of runners again) talks about his pacing Manchester 10k and what the plan is for Podium.

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Dave, Cal, Sean and Gav talk to two Cheshire Dragons. The race director for Run Cheshire who has PBs of 5k - 16:53 10k - 35:33 half - 77:47 Mar - 2:53:51. And The Co-founder of Cheshire Dragons, who is a UKA Licensed endurance coach with PBs of 5k - 18:41 10k - 39:10 half - 1:26:29 Mar 3:18:23 along with some ultras. Mike and Helen Harrington talk about how it Cheshire Dragons came about along with how their running journey started. Mike talks about his events company Run Cheshire and how some of his races have caught the headlines year in year out (for good reasons). Helen talks about getting her runs in when she works on US time as well as her drive for ultras. They both explain about how they manage their running with 3 daughters busy schedules and how they prepare to race, but do they always actually race after their warm up.

The team give an update on training after marathons and 3 year breaks. Dave talks about his mass of races in the last few weeks, Sean says about his ankle giving his some jip, Cal is back in training with some goal races and Gav IS BACK with a big race booked, but what race?

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