The Big Run

Paula Lane is an actor, most famous for her portrayal of Kylie Platt in Coronation Street where she walked the cobbles for 6 years and has gone on to appear in multiple stage and tv productions.

I caught up with her to talk all about her running life, her experience at the London Marathon and finding a balance between, work, running and being a mum.

And why sometimes, it's just best to rest.

Matt Yates is an Olympian, Commonwealth Games Medallist, Sub-4 minute miler, and founder of The Run Yard in London. 

He is a with SOAR as a coach and I first came across Matt with the lockdown challenges he was putting out weekly for them during the lockdown of 2020.

On this episode, we chat all about his approach as a coach and how his experience as an Athlete has informed how he trains. 

And why you should always ask why.

Seth James Demoor is one of the biggest running YouTubers having been at daily vlogging for 5 years. He is a supremely talented mountain and road runner and recently won the pike's peak marathon and set a PR at the Naples half marathon just over a week ago.

He is a source of knowledge and inspiration to many runners and it was a real pleasure to sit down and chat. 

Roger Robinson is a writer, journalist, commentator and a runner. 

His 2018 book "When Running Made History" is a fascinating dive into his own personal memories with the sport from the 'austerity' Olympic Games that followed the second world war in 1948 to the defiant and celebratory victory of Meb Keflezighi at Boston in 2014. 

An accomplished runner himself, with a PB in the marathon of 2:18:41 and still to this day challenges what is possible with running and age. 

It was an honour to sit down and pick through some of his incredible experiences. 

Soar Running launched back in 2015. It's design-conscious, beautifully constructed items have continued to push the limits of what running garments are capable of. 

It's founder Tim Soar's 30-year career in design, music and fashion has allowed Soar running to become one of the most exciting running clothing brands out there. 

Join me on this episode to learn all about that journey and Tim's creative process when creating new products and why it's essential to always pack a big bag of cheesy records when DJ'ing at a wedding! 

Happy New Year 

Here's to 2021 and if your taking up running for the first time then this guest will be a great listen...

Juliet is a writer and a runner who after 16 years as a GP stepped away from her practice to use her medical knowledge to encourage people to get and stay active.

As a director for the 261 fearless group, she works with women to help them find inspiration and motivation through running and has written extensively on the subject for several years now. 

Her latest book Run Well will be released on March the 18th and you can pick up Sorted: The Active guide to Womens health now.

On this episode, we talk about how running helped her change her career and tap into her amazing medical knowledge for some tips and tricks all runners can take advantage of. 

And once your done, as always, if you're able to, get out there and get running! 

Evan Schwartz works for Stryd and is a 2:18 marathoner who ran at the Atlanta Marathon trials in February of this year. 

In this episode, we get into his own journey with running, his work with Stryd and what it means to run with power 

It's a great episode and I hope you enjoy listening

Mark Quartley is an actor. He's recently rocked up in such hit shows like Truth Seekers, Cursed and Criminal. 

He's also a talented runner and when not chasing down PB's or taking on another character he also had time to invent, design and bring to fruition his very own board game.

Recorded back in October, 2 weeks after our respective Marathon's this episode unpicks those races as well as some hot topics in distance running and why people are like animals when the gun goes off at a race! 

I hope you enjoy

And once you've finished, and if you're able to...get out there and GET RUNNING! 

Kofuzi aka Mike Ko, is a running YouTuber and self confessed non-elite runner. 

Based out of Chicago but currently, residing in the rural midwest his daily live streams and shoe reviews have amassed him a legion of loyal fans. 

His impartial and honest reflections on all things running are a real tonic and he has a great perspective on what running means to him. 

Here all about the work that goes into being a YouTuber, getting your run on and being a Dad.  

It's a great episode.

and once your done, jump on YouTube, type in Kofuzi and get prepared to get lost in a YouTube hole of all things running!

Graham Green has been running since he was 11 years old when seeing his first cross country race made a huge impression on him. Whilst going on to have a successful career as a firefighter in the North West of England, Graham was able to win the M50 category in the London Marathon in 2015 & 2018 and has a marathon PB OF 2:32.

Graham's Instagram posts are enormously inspiring as is his hard work and sheer determination. He's also passed that love of the sport down to his son, Ben. One of the founders of Run Through, one of the UK's largest race organisers. Together they broke world records for fastest father and son at both marathon and half marathon distances.

Graham is a hugely motivational and impressive runner and is frank and honest with his training and work ethic.

I defy you to listen to this and not be inspired.

I hope you enjoy the episode

Danny