Run to the Hills

Run to the Hills - Episode 57 - Ryk Downes Punk Panther

Ryk Downes, who in his teenage years was a top Orienteer before a running hiatus of over 20 years. This break from running ended when he ran the 2003 London Marathon as the Punk Panther. Since then Ryk has completed many Marathons, Ultra Marathons and other long distance challenges. 

In January 2016 Ryk collapsed and ‘died’ from a hereditary heart condition. He was thankfully revived at the scene by passers-by by using a defibrillator and performing CPR.

A subsequent triple heart bypass in February 2016 saw him return to running in the Leeds Half Marathon three months later. Ryk then returned to ultra-distance running with the Hardmoors 60 in September 2016.

Whilst recovering from his heart attack Ryk was looking for Ultra Marathons near to home. Finding few and wanting to give something back to the sport he has launched the Punk Panther Series from Otley. He is currently writing a book about his running experiences and the road to recovery and how for many people he has become an inspiration.

https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Bonus show - Adidas Terrex - Apparel Special

We have another bonus show! This time we are joined by Rowan Axe from Adidas Terrex. Rowan takes us through some shoes from the Adidas Terrex footwear range. We also chat about apparel too.

Check out https://www.adidas.co.uk/outdoor for more information.

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 56 - Rob Bourne - LGBT Ultra Runner & Adventurer

Rob is a self-professed LGBT ultra runner and adventurer. Rob attempted the first unsupported run along the Cape Wrath Trail. He didn’t quite tick the unsupported box, but was super happy to have still completed it in 5 and a half days with 12kgs on my back. This also briefly set a new supported FKT on the trail.

Rob used the attempt to try and drive as much awareness for LGBT inclusion as possible. I’d love to continue this, and I was wondering if your audience would be interested in hearing the story of the trip, my experiences as a gay ultra runner and my motivations for speaking out?

Follow Rob over on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robbourne/?hl=en

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Bonus show - Adidas Terrex - Footwear Special

We have another bonus show! This time we are joined by Rowan Axe from Adidas Terrex. Rowan takes us through some shoes from the Adidas Terrex footwear range. We also chat about apparel too.

Check out https://www.adidas.co.uk/outdoor for more information.

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 55 - Olivia Mulligan - BBC Radio York's Poet Laureate

It was such a treat to have Olivia on the show this week. We chatted a bit about running, upcoming events, her books and Olivia shared some of her poetry with us too!

You can find her on Facebook and Instagram. 

https://www.facebook.com/oliviamulliganpoetry/
https://www.instagram.com/liv_mulligan_poet/

Please check out her books too:

Poems On The Gate Post - a collection of lockdown poetry

Advice From A Stranger - I asked 70 strangers to give me a piece of life advice...I then used each response as inspiration to write my next poem & this poetry collection is the result.

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 54 - Charlie Parkinson - Bob Graham Round Under 20 Record Holder

It was great to catch up with Charlie after his record breaking Bob Graham Round! Such a super talented runner and one to keep an eye on in the future. We went deep into his Bob Graham Round and talked about future goals too.

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 53 - Gareth Pritchard - Hardmoors 160 Winner

This week Eddie and Gary catch up with Gareth Pritchard - Gareth is a super interesting guy. Hardmoors 160 winner, Endure 24 record holder, Vegan athlete and a runner who will tackle anything. You'll see him rock up at xc, parkrun and ultra trail marathons. He's got a good chance of winning them too.

https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/mypage/running160#

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 52 -  Dr Tom Clifford - Sports Nutrition & Exercise

This week Eddie and Gary have a great conversation with Dr Tom Clifford. Tom holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports and Exercise Science from Brighton University (2010) and an MSc in Sports Performance from Portsmouth University (2012). After working for the NHS and Nuffield Health for 2 years, Tom returned to education and completed a PhD in Exercise and Health Nutrition at Northumbria University. Upon completion of this PhD (2017), Tom took a job at Newcastle University as a Teaching Fellow and subsequently a Lecturer in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism at Newcastle University. In October 2019, Tom joined Loughborough University as a lecturer in Physiology and Nutrition.

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Find out about the hosts:
http://edwinasutton.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQT_k0rezXc0AShKx3VirvA/featured

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 51 - Martin Yelling - Marathon Talk - Stormbreak

This week Eddie and Gary catch up with Martin Yelling. Martin was an Elite level athlete representing England on the roads and XC.  Martin is a coach at Yelling Coaching, Co Host over at Marathon Talk, Running in the Midpack co author and  founder of the charity Stormbreak.

Stormbreak - https://www.stormbreak.org.uk/

Photo Credit - @DanVernon

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Find out about the hosts:
http://edwinasutton.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQT_k0rezXc0AShKx3VirvA/featured

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.

Episode 50 - Frances Mills - Running 5000 Miles Around Britain.

This week Eddie and Gary catch up with Frances Mills. Frances chats with us about her amazing 5000 mile solo journey around Britain. It was wonderful for Frances to join us on this weeks podcast. You can follow Frances and her Journey on Instagram. Also, check out Active England Tours too.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/frances.mills/?hl=en
Active England Tours - https://activeenglandtours.com/

Each week we'll bring you interviews with runners from the front, back and middle of the pack. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current running stories and stories from inspirational people who we feel you might be interested in.

This podcast is available to listen to at Spotify and Apple Podcasts too. Links below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/2HlWHlGA8D6ifm1TmnP2Kt
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/run-to-the-hills/id1504643103

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUcGDYF8919iZSDC8uV9xg
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1005937909821744
Blog - https://www.chiacharge.co.uk/​blogs/news
Twitter - https://twitter.com/run_tothehills
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast
Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/runtothehillswithchiacharge/?hl=en
Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/runtothehillspodcast

Chia Charge - Since 2012 Chia Charge has been making sports nutrition which not only helps you perform better but tastes great too. You won't find any oddities in our Yorkshire baked flapjacks either, just good honest kitchen cupboard ingredients that make you move and feel great.