Press Play & Run

Founder of Coopah Running, Pete Cooper, joins Ryan from Tokyo just a couple of days before a marathon that will complete an emotional journey and chapter in Pete's running life. Pete explains the conception and rise of the Coopah Digital Run coach app, how he's using its success to support Coopah's Refugee Run Club and a couple of sneak peeks into what's around the corner for Coopah.

Episode Links

Pete's Instagram

Coopah Run Coach Instagram

Coopah Running website

Press Play and Run Instagram

Run Lanarkshire Instagram

Ryan's Instagram

Pete's Quickfire Recommendations

Podcast: How they train

Song: Shipyards by The Lake Poets (spotify playlist)

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It's International Women's Day, and to mark the occasion, Ryan is joined by Jules Stephenson, co-founder of Emancipated Run Crew, and Nina Ashton, member and social media guru of ERC!

Both ladies share the story and mission of ERC and discuss their own running paths, casting light on the need for diversity in grassroots running and the work ERC is doing to break down barriers and create a safe, inclusive space for black and brown runners across the UK and further afield.

You can also check out the ERC socials (links below) to see the women of ERC host a talk in conjunction with Lululemon to mark IWD2023 #embraceequity

Episode links

Emancipated Run Crew Website

Emancipated Run Crew Instagram

Jules' Instagram

Nina's Instagram

Ryan's Instagram

Podcast Recommendations

The Startline Podcast (Jules' podcast)

The Run Duo Podcast (@therunduo) • Instagram photos and videos

A Runner’s Life Podcast (@arunnerslife_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Press Play and Run Playlist (Spotify)

Tracks:

Jules - How I got over, by Aretha Franklin

Nina - In the Fire, by Dave

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Jo Wilkinson, founder of RunningJo coaching and former Team GB athlete, joins Ryan to share stories from her running and coaching career, marathon advice for first timers and the roots of her insatiable drive to never lose a race to her husband! Ryan also catches up for a brief chat with episode 1 guest Alison Jardine the day before she travels to Tokyo in pursuit of her six-star major finisher medal.

Episode Links

Jo's Instagram Page

Press Play and Run Instagram Page

Ryan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videos

Book Recommendation - Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith

Inspirational Insta recommendation - Steve Magness

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist

Song choice - Plugin Baby by Muse

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In this episode, we are joined by adventurer runner Jamie Ramsay, who relives the details of his epic solo, unsupported run from Canada to Argentina. We hear the story of what lay behind his transition from everyday runner to adventurer athlete, his current partnership with Runners Need to support its 'Save Our Outdoors' campaign and a tantalising hint of what lies in wait for his next challenge.

Episode Links

Jamie's Instagram Profile

Jamie's Youtube Channel

Runners Need (@runnersneed) • Instagram photos and videos

Ryan's Instagram Page (Scottish_Runner)

Monkland's Half Marathon and Drumpellier 5km Race Sign Up

Cambuslang Harriers' Down by the River 10km and 3km Race Sign Up

Jamie's Recommendations

Book - The Crossing by Ben Fogle

Song Choice - Breakthru by Queen

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist

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In this episode of Press Play & Run, Bob Burrell shares the highs and lows of his own running journey, the reasons behind setting up a new Jog Scotland group in his local area and how he came to be an ambassador for the upcoming Edinburgh Marathon Festival. We also have a bonus chat with Katie Buchanan, a new runner and member of Bob's Jog Scotland group, to find out what it's like to take the plunge and start running from scratch.

Episode links

Bob's Instagram Page

Kilsyth Runners

Katie Buchanan's Instagram Page

Quick Fire Recommendations

Stephen Scullion Podcast

Matt Rees - The Welsh Runner

Press Play & Run Playlist - Bob's choice: Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)

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In episode 2 of the Press Play & Run Podcast, Jenna McCallion, founder of Newton Road Runners, shares her journey from running to impress her future husband to full-blown, half-marathon addict. Jenna tells the story of connecting with the online running community through UK Run Chat, through to the local running network coming together to help her achieve her dream of creating a thriving, inclusive club for runners in her community.

Referenced Links

Jenna (@all_the_fitness_she_runs) • Instagram photos and videos

Ryan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videos

Newton Road Runners (@newton_road_runners) • Instagram photos and videos

UKRunChat (@ukrunchat) • Instagram photos and videos

ScottishMarathonGirl (@scottishmarathongirl) • Instagram photos and videos

Press Play and Run Playlist on Spotify

Book Recommendation - Sorted, By Dr Juliet McGratten

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On the first ever episode of the Press Play & Run Podcast, marathon veteran Alison Jardine joins Ryan to share her running journey from marathon survivor to six-star finisher medal chaser, with more than a few bumps and bruises along the way.

With Spring marathon season upon us, this is a must listen for first-time marathon runners through to experienced campaigners chasing their six-star major dream. Alison shares invaluable advice on preparing for marathons, fundraising for charity places and how to avoid common marathon mistakes.

Related links from the show

Alison's Instagram page

Ryan's Instagram Page

Jo Wilkinson's Instagram (running coach and former GB athlete)

Alison's Book Rec - Dead Man Running by Kevin Webber

Press Play and Run Playlist on Spotify

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Until the next time, press play & run!

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