The Scottish Running Podcast

In this must-listen episode, we sit down with former junior GB international turned HYROX champion, Jonny Glen, fresh off his stunning debut victory at HYROX Atlanta! 🏆🔥

From tearing up cross-country courses in a Team GB vest to dominating the global fitness racing scene, Jonny shares his incredible journey, training secrets, and how he made the transition from elite running to HYROX success.

💥 First race, first win – Jonny Glen is a name to watch in the HYROX world!

This week on The Running Podcast, we’re diving into a mind-blowing and controversial story with BBC investigative journalist Mark Daly. Mark took on a groundbreaking and daring 14-week experiment using Erythropoietin (EPO) to uncover the truth about doping in elite athletics.

In this episode, Mark opens up about the unbelievable physical and mental transformations he experienced, revealing the raw reality of performance-enhancing drugs. From feeling superhuman to battling ethical dilemmas, Mark gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the dark side of professional sports.

Ps The Scottish Running Podcast does not support or condone the use of performance enhancing drugs in any sport.

This week on The Scottish Running Podcast, we're joined by rising star Jamie Phillips! At just 19 years old, Jamie is already making waves on the track and road, clocking blistering times over 400m, 800m, and 5km.

We talk speed, endurance, mindset and what's next for one of Scotland's most exciting young talents.

Don't miss it! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

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We have our first female guest of 2025, Yvonne McNairn.

Yvonne runs for Giffnock North, has a PB of 2:54 for the marathon, has ran for Scotland at masters level, is the reigning Arrochar 10km champ (where she nearly beat Pete and she has big plans to attack her PBs in 2025.

Join us on the Scottish Running Podcast for an insightful conversation with Matt Fitzgerald, author of 80/20 Running. Matt’s revolutionary approach to training—80% easy, 20% hard—has transformed how runners train, race, and achieve their goals.

In this episode, Matt explains how running slower can make you faster, improve endurance, and reduce the risk of injury. He breaks down the science behind the 80/20 training method, showing why it’s perfect for runners at all levels, from beginners to marathoners.

You’ll learn:

How to structure your runs for maximum performance and recovery.

Why polarised training is the key to avoiding burnout.

Proven strategies for race day success and injury prevention.

Tips on fueling and recovery for long-term gains.

If you want to train smarter, avoid overtraining, and improve your race times, this episode is for you. Matt’s advice has helped runners worldwide achieve their personal bests—now it’s your turn!

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This time we treat you to the last person to medal for Team GB at the Olympics in the marathon. Mr Charlie Spedding.

Charlie had some stories and advice for us runners :) Enjoy!

In the latest episode of the Scottish Running Podcast, we treat you to an exclusive interview with Professor Andrew Jones was part of the team for Nike's Breaking2 project.

This episode is treasure trove for runners, sports enthusiasts, and health and fitness aficionados, providing a deep dive into the confluence of sports science and endurance running. Professor Jones' expertise offers invaluable perspectives for those aiming to enhance their own training regimes, making this a must-listen for anyone passionate about the art and science of marathon running.

Tune in to this episode of the Scottish Running Podcast to explore the forefront of marathon science and gain inspiration from one of the leading figures in the field.

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This time we speak to Mr Ryan Thomson of Cambuslang Harriers. Ryan recently ran an awesome Valencia Marathon and he came on to tell us all about.

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This time we speak to Scottish XC, Hill, Trail and 10km Road Champ, from Central AC, Jamie Crowe.