The UKRunChat podcast.

In our latest podcast episode, Michelle chats to Fran Roberts, who’s diving back into marathon training after a nine-year hiatus! Fran’s preparing for the Paris Marathon, driven by her love for running, a renewed sense of community, and a personal goal to beat the five-hour mark. She shares her journey from beginner to marathoner, her recent return to the running world, and how she found motivation in her local club’s support. Fran also gives insights into marathon prep, race memories, and her advice for runners starting fresh or returning after a break.

Join us for a chat that celebrates the joy of running, the power of community, and a glimpse into Fran’s inspiring journey to Paris!

You can follow Fran on:

IG @catwomanfran

X  @catwomanfran

In this episode Michelle speaks with Jonathan Cartwright, brand manager for Beet-It Sport. 

Michelle and Jonathan chat about:

- the science behind beetroot for endurance sports

- emerging studies that show nitrates in concentrated beetroot juice can be useful for intermittent sprinting too
- the best way to consume beetroot juice for optimal performance.

- beetroot's role in recovery.

https://www.beet-it.com/

Beet it sport Instagram 

This week, we’re joined by Eoin Everard, a sub 4-minute miler, physiotherapist, and the current 3k World Indoor Masters Champion! With a background in injury prevention, Eoin shares incredible insights for runners of all ages and abilities.

Michelle and Eoin chat about:

• How Eoin's journey led him to becoming a world champion
• Staying competitive as a runner into your 30s and beyond
• Why you should ignore pace, and train by effort
• Why you shouldn't try to change your running form
• Improving movement and mobility
• The role of Pilates in injury prevention and enhancing performance
• Practical advice on managing and preventing back pain.
• How to introduce plyometrics to your training regime safely and easily.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or just getting started, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you train smarter and stay injury-free.

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Nicky Edwards is founder of The Physio Run Club and author of The Female Runner's Advantage. A keen runner herself, Nicky has overcome a lot of adversity as she chases the elusive 6-star finisher medal.

Michelle & Nicky chat about:

- Nicky's journey into running and her quest to become a 6-star finisher
- Completing the London Marathon after surgery (twice!)

- How Nicky's background as a physiotherapist influences her approach to running and recovery

- Advice for runners dealing with injuries, and tips for injury prevention

- Advice for female runners

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In this episode, we dive into the world of ultra running with Claire Maxted. Claire is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Wild Ginger Running, and the author of the must-read guide for aspiring ultra runners, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook.

We explore Claires insights on what it takes to become a confident ultra runner, common mistakes to avoid, and the inspiration behind her journey. 

Enjoy!

Wild Ginger Running You Tube

This episode of the UKRunChat podcast is in 2 parts. With the Pareto FM Shrewsbury half and metric half marathon coming up soon, we find out more about headline sponsors ParetoFM.

First up, we chat to Andrew Hulbert - Vice Chair of Pareto FM - about the company's approach to the health and wellbeing of its employees, and why these kinds of initiatives to get staff involved in events are important to the company.

Secondly, we chat to ParetoFM employee Ella about how she's getting ready to tackle her first half marathon at the Shrewsbury Half, together with some of her co-workers, and how Ella is feeling as the race approaches.

Enjoy!

In this latest UKRunChat podcast Joe chats with Dawn Harris, a clinical and forensic psychologist. 

If you want to get better at prepping for a race or simply want to make your daily runs more effective, this episode is a must-listen!

Listen to hear all about:

Conquer the Mental Game - Learn how to overcome mental barriers and self-doubt, transforming your mindset to achieve greater success in your running journey.

Achieving Flow State - Discover the power of the "flow state," where your mind and body work in perfect harmony, making even the toughest runs feel effortless.

Harness Visualization - Understand how combining visualization techniques with mindful practices can help you reach new personal bests faster and more effectively.

Master Your Subconscious - Dawn shares strategies to tap into and train your subconscious, turning negative thoughts into powerful motivators that elevate your performance.

You can connect with Dawn via:

Linkedin

Instagram 

Facebook

In this episode Michelle chats with Adam who switched from Triathlon to Aquabike (swim/bike/done) and has gone on to represent GBR this year winning a bronze medal in the European Championships.

Listen to hear Michelle &Adam chat about:

Adam’s lead bike role at the Shrewsbury Half & Metric Half Marathon.

His love of Triathlon, and how injury led him to the new sport of Aquabike.

A European Championships bronze medal. 

Lots of tips for budding triathletes too, or if you are a runner looking to include cycling and swimming in your training.

Adam is Sales Director at ParetoFM, the lead sponsor of The Shrewsbury Half & Metric Half Marathon. 

You can follow Adam on Instagram here 

Emma is long time community member, runner, triathlete and award winning blogger.

Listen to hear Michelle and Emma chat all about:

• Emma's reasons for starting running
• How a running injury introduced Emma to the sport of triathlon
• Recovering from a cycling accident and getting back on her bike

And more!

Enjoy!

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In this podcast episode Michelle chats with Darren Last.

Darren is a long time community member and aspiring writer with a rather wonderfully named blog you can all take a look at called www.lastintherace.com

Listen to hear Michelle and Darren chat about:

- Darren's lifelong love of running

- his motivation to run every day

- his favourite race distance

- Darrens training methods and tips

You can follow Darren on Instagram