The UKRunChat podcast.

In this episode, we chat to Simon Dent from Save Our Soles, and ultrarunner and coach Sophie Bennett about looking after your feet. We discuss: - Why foot health is often overlooked by runners - how to keep your feet in good condition - what should be in your footcare kit on a long race? - pre- and post-race footcare tips - how looking after our running shoes can help keep ou

This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we're joined by Michael Roderick, a runner and coach who has taken his training from the every day to achieving elite-level times. Michael shares his inspiring journey from being a regular runner to pushing his limits. In this episode, we find out: - How Michael transformed his approach to training to achieve elite times. - Proudest moments th

Join us as we chat with Dom Ferris from Trash Free Trails, a community-powered movement aiming to (re)connect people with nature through the simple yet meaningful act of removing single-use pollution from wild places. We chatted about: - Why the word 'litter' can be misleading - How single use pollution, especially drinks containers, are causing death amongst our small animal po

In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we chat to Kim Ingleby to explore her incredible journey as a runner, triathlete, and coach. Kim shares her experience overcoming various health challenges, the role that mindset played in her recovery, and how she's helped others break through barriers to achieve their goals. We dive into her love of the outdoors and moving her body, the

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

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 re

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

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 backgr

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 ul

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 even