Press Play & Run

By Ryan Miller

A running podcast for everyday runners - even the ones that are not really sure they are runners, but who press play and run just in case.

Press Play & Run host Ryan Miller is an ever

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How many episodes does Press Play & Run have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Press Play & Run episodes:

March 16, 2023 Running from grief, completing journeys and making mum proud, with Pete Cooper
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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March 08, 2023 The power of representation, running free and embracing equity, with Emancipated Run Crew
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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1h 20min
March 02, 2023 Coach chat, hanging with the elites and doing whatever it takes to beat your partner, with Jo Wilkinson
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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1h 28min
February 16, 2023 Police Escorts, Explosive Poos and Kissing Holly Willoughby, with Jamie Ramsay
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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1h 17min
February 02, 2023 Mind games, moon boots and making the difference, with Bob Burrell
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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January 19, 2023 It takes a village to raise a running club, with Jenna McCallion
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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January 09, 2023 S1 E1 - Marathons, mindset and falling over with Alison Jardine
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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January 03, 2023 Press Play & Run - Trailer
A short introduction to Press Play and Run, a new running podcast by Ryan (Scottish_Runner on Insta) for people that are never really sure they are runners, but who press play and run just in case.
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FAQs about Press Play & Run:

How many episodes does Press Play & Run have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.