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.

Sean, Dave, Katie and Cal speak with a photographer who is at most local races, who runs for Salford Metropolitan Athletic Club. Pete's brother was an international runner, whereas Pete discovered his love of running later in life. He has achieved PBS of 18:53 for 5k and 39:30 for 10k in the Vet 50 age group but is best known for his photography at running events. Pete discusses the difficulty of capturing the perfect photo as well as what challenges he has come up against when taking pictures. He also explains how he distributes his photos and how people can get their photos.

The team chat about previous episode listens, getting Local Runners Podcast Merch, a planned parkrun take over, and a shoutout for a local race called the UltraLoop at Heaton Park. Dave talks about his enjoyment of pacing with someone recognising his voice, Katie asks about marathon plans, Cal chats about his 5k PB at Mid Cheshire, and the moment we have all been waiting for, Sean chats about his Marathon PB at Wrexham Elite Marathon and how he felt after finally getting that sub 2:40.

Dave, Katie, Cal and Sean speak to aHyde Village Striders, 2nd claim to Saddleworth Runners and an active member of Vegan Runners, manging Tameside Vegan Runners. Jo Edgerton will be tackling Brathay 10 Marathons in 10 Days in Windermere in May. She is also a regular park run visitor and has ran 109 park runs to date at 58 different locations, as well as volunteering 86 times! She talks about why Brathay means so much to her, as well as how she has prepared physically and mentally. Jo also discusses what strength work she does and how vital a pint of lager will be during her 10 in 10.

The team also discuss a question about warmup routines before races. Katie chats about her coming second at Strider Through the Woods, Dave and Cal tell us about their solid parkruns at South Manchester and Stretford, and Sean has his marathon right at the front of his mind. Good luck to Sean on Sunday at the Wrexham Marathon.

Dave, Sean, Cal and Katie speak to Laura Coucill. A Salford Harrier who was 2nd lady in the Tour Of Tameside last year, 1st Lady at Alan Kirk Memorial Lads Leap, and has represented England at the Yorkshire Marathon in 2021. Laura talks about choice of gloves/mittens, as well as goals for the coming year.

Laura also discusses how moving to Salford Harriers has helped her, and how structure is key, as well as wanting to be as consistent as Sean with his training.

The team discuss recent training with Dave's and Katie's injury update (soon becoming Local Injured Runners Podcast) as well as Sean's race at Podium with Wrexham Elite in mind, and Cal's Wilmslow 10k with a different choice of shoes which didn't give him a PB for a change this year.

Sean, Cal, Katie and Dave speak with a Sale Harrier who has been dominating the local Women’s racing scene in recent months. So far this year, Sophie Wood has won the Manchester Cross Country League, Hit the Trail Race, Hale 10k and has recently represented England for the first time. Sophie talks about her experience of running in America, Ireland and Spain. She also discusses why she now runs for Sale Harriers, and how her Manchester Marathon training has been going. Sophie also explains her battle with Sean at Hyde Parkrun a few weeks ago...

The team also discuss "What do you do on the day before race day?". Dave also gives a review on what Inter Counties Cross Country Championships are and who is representing Greater Manchester.