This week's guest is an Olympian GB Marathoner who also loves coffee!

Richard Nerurkar tells us all about his running - including going to two Olympics and winning the World Cup Marathon - as well as what it was like moving to Ethiopia and working with none other than Haile Gebrselassie to set up the Great Ethiopian Run International 10km road race.

He's now one of the founders of PACE coffee who aim to connect runners who love coffee with Ethiopia, the land of distance runners and the motherland of arabica coffee.

It's great to speak to someone for the first time and instantly have something you can talk about for an hour, or more.

That's what running is, and does. It connect people, communities and worlds, and that's proved in this episode.

I spoke to Alice about her running, from being an afterschool social activity to running for her country. Then going away, before coming back again.

One thing is certain, running runs through her veins and she really loves everything to do with it - enjoy!

Is there one shot that can do it all? Well, if it can help with mara-tiredness then we're here for it, cos we are tiiired!

Sam's nearly at the taper, Fran's found even more hills and Dr. Luke talks us through our latest 'Fad, Friend, Foe, Fun', the Steeps One Shot – #gifted

Will Fran make it to parkrun?

Will Sam find his marathon shoes?

Will Dr. Luke tell us massage is a fad, saving us £££s?

All will be revealed - plug in, press play and get out for that run!

What's your race strategy? Well, unless it includes gleeful abandon and playful profanity then you're in for a lesson.

The main theme running through this episode was distraction, which can be so important in running. It can also mean you forget what you're doing and disappear down a rabbit hole, but don't worry as Sam, Fran and Dr. Luke will be there already to greet you!

A previous guest returns to give his run replay of the Chester Marathon where he took 10 mins off his Personal Best!

We go through the build up, the planning, the kit and, of course, the race.

The marathon can be a daunting distance but the energy and positivity that Ayo exudes in his approach to this race only makes me excited for the next marathon start line, I hope it does the same for you!

Does AI makes Athlete Incredible? Can losing weight help your running? Find out all this, and more, in this week's episode!

There's also the usual chat, including a race replay from Sam's Oxford Half, Fran getting served another curveball in her training and Luke realising just how soon his marathon is.

Happy running!

What do dogs and frogs have to do with running? All will be revealed in episode 11.

Dr Luke also comes in with some great knowledge on REDs alongside the regular ramblings - enjoy!

Inspiring, infectious and individual! I chatted to Tasha Thompson, founder of Black Girls Do Run UK, about what, why and how she started running which led to starting BGDRUK in 2019.

This chat epitomises why I do this podcast - runners running out of the pure love for it 💚

Have a listen and brighten up your day, and let's all 'Be More Tasha!'

This week, Dr. Luke offers solid insight by answering Fran's question about the menstrual cycle and how it affects running, shedding some light on the balancing act women face when training for events.

We also report on the latest potential running fad - CBD roll-on - and realise we're half way through the series and the marathons are actually quite soon...