Cal, Dave, Katie and Sean speak with Andy Norman. Andy is an Altrincham Runner who has some great PBs. He explains how his dad inspired him as a junior, how he became involved in Altra Running. With Andy and Dave being brothers, we made sure we compared PBs between the two. Andy is also know for his passion for beer and he explains how he fits the drinking into the training, or visa versa. Also, Andy and Dave agree to something....what will it be.

Andy also brought the team some Altra shoes to try out, so these will be reviewed over the next few months. Competition for a lucky listener to win a pair of Altr Torin 6 too. Keep a look out on the socials.

With spring marathons being completed, Sean chats about his experience in Berlin, Katie and Cal talk about London Marathon and how it was for them both. Dave tells us about how he has been sharpening his spikes for the last 9months ready for cross country.

Katie, Cal, Sean and Dave speak with a Saddleworth Runner and Saddleworth Clarion Cyclist who has been smashing some local course records this summer. Leo Pollard fell race, 2 lads fell race, Millbrook Monster, Royton Trail race and Mossley 10k are amongst the course records she has broken. Also, competing in duathlons, she is the British Duathlon age group champion and hopes to GB next year. Martha talks about how she trains and mixes cycling with running, as well as how it running is complimented by cycling. Martha discusses her trainers, and how much her first pair of trainers were off eBay.

The team talk about tapering this week with Sean just a week away from Berlin Marathon, Cal and Katie just two weeks away from London Marathon. Dave also gives a wonderful, gripping description of the the Road Relays on the 11th September.

Good luck Sean in Berlin, and good luck to Cal and Katie in London.

Cal, Sean, Katie and Dave speak with Andy Woods, a Belle Vue runner who is a member of the 100 Marathon Club too. With his first marathon being in 2001 at Manchester and his latest marathon was number 114 in Calgary 2022. He speaks about how he tackles so many marathons and how he trains. Andy also lets us know plans for the rest of the year and beyond.

The team announce Parkrun meetup at Oldham Parkrun, getting the runner up of Martyn Hett Memorial Trophy and an update on the Junior Athlete vouchers.  

Sean, Cal and Gav speak with Chorlton Runner Fraser MacDonald Oulds. Fraser talks about how he started running, why he loves fell races and how much his dad has been an influence on his running. Fraser also talks about his participation in other sports as a child and how an injury stopped him from competing in sports for a while. Along with running, Fraser talks about the importance of strength work as well as "plogging". 

With Dave racing and Katie sunning it up in Mexico, the guys talk about recent training and up coming races for the marathon training boys Cal and Sean. Trimpell 20 coming this Sunday, they talk about how they will be approaching the race. After Sean had a "bad" race in Tatton, the guys discuss how to deal with a bad race.

The team announce the winner of the Mountain Fuel £20 voucher and the 5 junior athletes who has won Run North West vouchers. 

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who is making waves at the age of 17. Cementing a 17:22 at the first Sale Sizzler, and 36:50 at the Great Manchester Run 10k in May. As well as being the 2nd Lady in the Black Knight Charge in an impressive time of 38:49. Emilia talks about how she trained during lockdown, how her coaches at East Cheshire Harriers have helped with her confidence and self belief. Along with this, Emilia talks about her experience at Great Manchester Run 10k and meeting her idol Eilish McColgan. She also explains how she deals with the peer pressure from friends on her social life.

The team have lots to talk about in this episode. We chat about our first race we have been involved in, the Black Knight Charge, another Parkrun meet up booked in for Hyde, Running Bee donation and where we are putting the money, as well as race reviews of Adizero Podium Distance Project, Millbrook Monster, Alderley Park Summer Trail Race, and some big shout outs to previous guest Michael Harris (Lakeland 100), Liz Mason (Lakeland 50), Georgia Taylor Brown (Triathlon Silver at Commonwealth Games 2022) and Johnny Mellor (Marathon at Commonwealth Games 2022).

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with Hyde Village Strider, Justin Johnson. Justin has produced some great PBs in all distances this year despite drinking and partying like an 18 year old. Justin shares how his running fits in around his music, beer and shoe collection. With Justin being inspired by his parents who completed a couch to 5k called "The Stride Out Course" with Hyde Village Striders, he explains how he got into running as well as how his parents inspire him.

The team discuss how to deal with injuries, Cal and Katie give there review of the first TeemUp Summer Series Race, as well as a review of Parkrun meetup at Stamford Parkrun. Where will we go next?

Dave, Sean, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier who has been improving his times this year with PBs over 5k to marathon. Mark confirms how to say his surname, as well as confirming his lungs assist with his running after a chat with Tony Hillier. He also talks about how Glenn Piper helped through lockdown, why he chose Stockport Harriers and if his wife knows how much a pair of Vaporflys are. Mark also explains his Strava run names.

The team have a lot go through, with Black Knight Charge coming up, Millbrook Monster, as well as a great gesture from Sale Sizzlers. Running Bee contact us with a response to the feedback in the last episode, and Liz Mason gets a job offer she cant refuse. If that wasnt enough, they team talk about a great offer from Vinyl Bear for people wanting merch and remind listeners of the Stamford Parkrun get together.

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with the executive chairman of Quest Media, CEO of Sports Tours International and Trustee of Running Bee Foundation. Chris is the man who has been involved in bringing the Tour of Tameside back in 2013 after it stopped in 2000. Chris explains how his relationship with Dr Ron Hill developed and the story of how he first met Ron. He also explains a hot topic from last year regarding prize money, and what to expect at this years tour. Chris shows his passion and commitment to getting Tameside moving.

The team also discuss the Parkrun get together, Womens episode feedback, as well as a race review for recent races. As tour fever starts to set in, they also discuss what makes the tour so good and why people should sign up.