SMM - Single Malt Marathoners (SMM)

Welcome to our podcast Single Malt Marathoners - Episode 1

James, John and Sam who are three Bristol based runners talk marathon training whilst drinking scotch.

During the Coronavirus lock down we obviously have more time than usual - Our hope is that the podcast will be a good way of positively using this extra time.

Key topics:

1 - Introductions… Running histories including personals bests.
2 - Last weeks training including specific workouts.
3 - Today’s workout: 4 X 10Mins @ Marathon Pace with 2mins Recovery.
4 - James sets next weeks workout.
5 - Autumn marathon news - if we’re running, where?
6 - Training through Coronavirus - what we’re doing differently to a normal.
7 - Culture - We mention other podcasts including the inspiration for this one: Inside Running Podcast and also mention Lets Run.

We're back with Episode 2! The three of us talk through the previous week's training and how we got on with running our Mona Fartlek sessions. There's also a listener's question we answer... if anyone has a question for us for future shows, please message us on Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,

James, John & Sam

Hey all - thanks for listening to our 3rd episode!

We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with the set workout and then set each other next week's workout as well - which is:

60 mins of 5off/5on... E.G Someone who's a Sub3-Marathoner pace would run -
7:45MM Pace for 5 minutes (OFF), 6:45MM Pace for 5 minutes (ON)... Repeat... for an hour!

Try and have a go before next Tuesday 8PM and let us know either on Facebook, Instagram or on Strava how you got on!

This weeks feature was the importance of the long run! Inspired by the Kipchoge video released in the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeN1FeJIygQ
We discuss the importance of the long run in a marathon training plan and the dos and don'ts when setting out to run your biggest run of the week!

Next week we have special guest Kelly Dicks joining us to talk about how she's training through lockdown and her future marathon aspirations!

Any questions for Kelly - please post them on Instagram, Facebook or just ping one of us a message!

Cheers all,

James, John and Sam

Hey - thanks for listening to our 4th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

This one is different to the last 3 episodes... we have a guest!

Schedule:

We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoy the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:

15 Mins @ Marathon Pace followed by 3 Mins Recovery
10 Mins @ Half Marathon Pace followed by 2 Mins Recovery
5 Mins @ 10k or 5K Pace followed by 1 minute recovery
(If you're in good shape - give 5K Pace a go - if not then run at 10K Pace)

If you give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks pod!

After the usual debrief of our training and the workout we are joined by
Kelly Dicks - https://www.strava.com/athletes/3970241
Kelly is a 3hour marathoner and we talk about her training to how she got to running 3hours and we talk about what she plans to do next to try and break the 3hour barrier!

Any questions for us, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll cover them next week

Cheers,

James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 5th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then we set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoyed the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:

Jo Pavey Hills...
5 x 1min Uphill Effort, jog down recovery
3mins standing rest
5 x 45seconds Uphill Effort, jog down recovery
3mins standing rest
5 x 30seconds Uphill Effort, jog down recovery
Rest for 3mins
Finally... 3min Uphill Effort with all out effort for the last 30 seconds!
(Total 14:15 of uphill efforts!)

Good luck & if you do give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks episode.

After the usual training run down, last week's workout and setting next week's work out we then discuss training plans - specifically "The Bible" or better know as Advanced Marathoning by Pete Pfitzinger & Scott Douglas. We talk about how the three of us have used the plan in different ways and had varying successes. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Advanced-Marathoning-Peter-Pfitzinger/dp/0736074600

Whilst in lock down, as well as running we have been trying out lots of different strength training - one of them being the YouTube channel with ex-pro, Sub4 Minute Miler James Thie - Team Thie - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Jetmovies78

Any questions for us for next week, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll answer them as best we can on next weeks episode.

Cheers,
James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 6th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

We talk about our previous week's training, how we got on with a set workout and then we set each other a new workout for next week. If you enjoyed the pod and fancy having a go at next weeks workout, it is:

"CV Workout"
Critical Velocity... Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKdYXeU0vK0
to find out more about the science and listen to Inside Running Podcast Ep-119 interview with Tom "Tin Man" Schwartz for even more info.

The workout...
***3mins @ 10K Pace with 90 Seconds Jogging Recovery X6***
(Do not run your 10K PB Pace - run a pace which you feel you could run a 10K race/time trial in today / the day you do the workout)

Good luck & if you do give it a go, let us know on Facebook or Instagram and we'll give you a shout out on next weeks episode.

After the usual training run down, last week's workout and setting next week's workout we have an interview with special guest and friend of the podcast Jonny Palmer.

Jonny had a very impressive debut marathon in 2016 where he finished London Marathon with a 2:44! We talk about his ups and downs in training since then, his experimenting and successes with cross country and ultra marathon running and the training he did leading to his marathon PB at LDN 2019... 2:37!!


Any questions for us for next week, please post them on Facebook or Instagram and we'll answer them as best we can on next weeks episode.

Cheers,
James, John and Sam

Hey - Thanks for listening to our 7th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

We talk about our previous week's training.
How we got on with a specific workout and then set next week's workout...

3 x 1mile Efforts @ 5K Pace... with 50-80% Recovery...

We take on some listeners questions and tackle topics regarding training and shoes!

Good luck and let us know if you do the new workout - we'll give you a shout out!

Cheers,
James, John & Same

Thanks for listening to our 8th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.

The feature for this week is an interview with GB International and 2:18 marathoner Dan Studley.
We talk about how he got into athletics, had a year training in America and his training towards his debut marathon of 2:18:23 at Valencia last year amongst lots of other really interesting topics.

We hope you enjoy the interview as much as we did - we had great fun getting an insight into elite athlete lifestyle and taining!

If you have any questions for us - please ask - go to our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Should you have a go at this weeks work out - let us know - go to the social media pages and post how you got on.

Thanks again for listening,

Cheers,

James, John & Sam

Thanks for listening to our 9th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

The usual talking about each other previous weeks training.
The workout and setting a new workout.
No major feature this week but plenty to come over the next few episodes :-)

If you have any questions for us to cover in future episodes please do ask on FB, Insta or Strava

If you have a go at this weeks workout then also let us know through the social media channels.

Cheers,

James, John & Sam

Thank you for listening to our 10th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.

The feature this week is an interview with Sub-3 marathoner, parkrunner, GWR legend, V40 athlete - Marcus Kropacsy. A great insight into going from a podgy smoker to a Sub3 at Berlin Marathoner.

We hope you enjoy the the interview as much as we did!

If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at this weeks workout - please let us know on FB, Insta or on the Strava group.

Thanks again for listening,

Cheers,

James, John & Sam

Thank you for listening to our 11th episode - we hope you enjoy it!

Schedule:

The usual talk about our previous week's training, how we got on at the set workout and setting a new one for next week.

This weeks feature is an interview with top American distance runner Tyler McCandless! PBs of 2.12 for the marathon and 63mins for the half this guy is mega impressive - and he's coached by British marathon LEGEND STEVE JONES - in the running mecca that is Boulder, Colorado. We thoroughly enjoyed doing this interview - we hope you enjoy listening :-)

If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at this week's workout then please let us know via our Strava group, Facebook or Instagram.

Thanks again for listening,

Cheers,

James, John & Sam

Thanks for listening to episode 12 - we hope you enjoy it!

This week we have the usual ramblings about our previous week's training but with a twist - Sam is taking a break from podcasting whilst focusing on recovering from his plantar fasciitis injury - stepping in is previous interviewee Kelly Dicks!

We also talk about the set SMM workout and set next week's as well.

We cover running in the media, including The Welsh Runner - Matt Rees' YouTube video on pre-workout drills - check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_mFA7DX56o&t=15s

Our interview this week is with 2:36 marathoner Charlotte Taylor-Green! Super fast and super strong - a great insight into running fast and training hard for great reward!

If you have any questions for the pod or if you have a go at the set workout, please do let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram!

Cheers,

James, John, Sam & Kelly!

This week James, Sam & I take a break and let the girls takeover.

Kelly hosts a fantastic episode of debate between herself, Clare, Katie and Nadia - all strong marathon runners with strong opinions to match!

The usual format of discussing the previous week's training, workout and then moving on the specific topics relating to being a woman in the running world.

We hope you enjoy - any questions for next week or if you do the prescribed workout - please let us know via the Strava group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly & Sam
With Clare, Katie & Nadia

(PS - Clare offers some fantastic vegan recipes on Instagram - check her out: clareplantpowered

The usual weekly training run down... what's going on in the media... James has a go at the mile...

AND - An interview with 2:12 marathoner and Olympian - Derek Hawkins!!

If you have any questions for us or if you have a go at the set workout, please let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly & Sam

Usual chit-chat from James, John and Kelly - talking about their previous weeks training and workouts.

No feature this week but we do have a great interview with 2.16 marathoner - Brighton Marathon Winner - Pete Le Grice!

If you have a go at any of the SMM workouts please do let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Any questions for us please ask via the previously mentioned social media channels,

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly & Sam

It's a long one listeners - be brave and hang on till the end!

We have usual chat where we go over last weeks training. We set a workout. We answer some really good listener questions.

Our interview this week is with Alice Dogrell: 3:19 Marathoner & parkrun addict - we hear about her successes whilst runnning most of the marathon majors over the last 5+ years. It's a good one!

If you have a go at the SMM workout, please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Have a good week all,

Cheers,
James, John, Kelly & Sam

Usual chat about the previous week's training and workout... couple of great listener questions... a fascinating interview with Rosie Watson who is running from the UK to Mongolia - raising climate change awareness...

If you have a go at the SMM workout this week please do let us know on the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,
James, John, Kelly & Sam

The usual chat about the previous week's training and workout... We set a new workout... We talk about LDN and Marc Scott's road 5K record...

A great interview with Kieron Summers - V40, represented England, 2.38 marathoner - a insightful discussion about the ups and downs of the previous 5+ years of training and racing.

If you have a go at this week's workout, please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,
James, John, Kelly & Sam

The Girls are back... Clare, Katy, Kelly and Nadia run the show this week recapping their previous week's training and covering issues such as... fueling for long runs, hill training and the positives of being a woman who runs!

If you have a go at the SMM workout please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly and Sam

Just Kelly and John this week...

We talk about last week's training and a 3000M Time Trial!

Next week we are all back with a vengeance and some extra guests, hopefully talking about our first race since lock down and since SMM started!

We will be posting a workout for next week over the weekend - if you have a go - let us know - via the SMM Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly & Sam

John and Kelly are joined by fellow GWR club mates Laurence and Will to discuss and debrief on our first taste of racing since lock down and the world of running and racing changed...

No workout this week to review - it was time to absorb and reflect - consider which workouts were your favourite and how you've improved your running during lock down.

Any questions for the pod please do ask via the Strava Group. Facebook or Insta.

Cheers,

James, John, Kelly & Sam

James, John & Kelly talk through last weeks training...
James has had a week off, John has found a coach and Kelly is tired from too many workouts as usual!

We talk about the Elite London Marathon, Mo's 1 hour track world record and the British Champs...

James interviews Ollie Garrod who has a record 287 parkrun first finshes!! 50+ miles in 6 hours!!! 2:27 marathon and more!

If you have a go at next week's workout, please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Insta.

Cheers,

SMM

Usual stuff! Last week's training, this week's workout and setting another one...

News, results and a question: Which is more important consistent miles or workouts??

Interview this week with David Chandler - Bristol based endurance nut - 50+ marathons and multiple Ironman... (painful!) Enjoyable listening!!

If you have a go at the workout or have a question for the pod, contact us via the Strava Group, Facebook or Insta.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual stuff at the start: James, John & Kelly talk about their previous week's training and the workout.
We set a workout for next week - if you have a go, please let us know - via Strava, Facebook or Insta.

Co-hosts Laurence and Will join us for a debrief on the Hullavington 5k whilst setting some targets for the upcoming half marathon...

Have a good week,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from James, John & Kelly - we talk about the workout and set a new one.

John's signed up for a race! We're all excited about London this weekend and who's gonna win out of Kipchoge or Bekele!

Interview this week is week GWR clubmate Jenny Campbell-Ritchie - she's just ran her debut marathon and she talks us through her training and the race day itself. She's also a well established physio and takes on some really interesting listener questions.

Thanks as always for listening - if you have a go at any of our workouts, let us know on Strava, Facebook or Instagram

Cheers,
The SMM Team

It's another good one!

Usual ramblings from James, John and Kelly! Talk about training and specific workouts...

If you have a go at this week's set workout, please let us know via Strava, Facebook or Instagram and we will give you a shoutout on the pod.

Pete Le Grice joins us half way through the pod and gives us his take on the Elite London Marathon - he got a selfie with Kipchoge!! (You learn an awful lot more...)

We wrap up the show with a bit more running news.

Have a good week!

The SMM Team

Usual weekly ramblings from James, John & Kelly!

We recap on a week of records being broken!

Discuss the workout and set a rest and absorb week! Have a think about how much running you've done since the last absorb week and reflect on how far you've come!

A great interview this week with Bristol running legend and super fast hybrid distance runner Andrew Drake!!

Have a good week everyone :-)

The SMM Team

An SMM First - BONUS CONTENT!

Kelly interviews Naomi Mitchell who was 2nd Brit at this year's London Marathon where she ran a PB of 2:33:23!! Find out about her running history, training and dedication towards bettering herself in the marathon!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James is hosting this week alongside co-hosts Laurence & Will.

Usual talk about the previous week's training but mainly focusing on the Hullavington Half which took place last weekend.

If you have a go at an SMM Workout then please let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

The usual three are back together - James, John & Kelly talk about last week's training...

A would-you-rather question... lots of running news...

If you have a go at the workout - let us know - via the Strava Group, Facebook or Insta

Cheers
The SMM Team

Just the three of us again this week... letting out a lot of frustration at the start of a second lock down...

We cover the usual week's training and workout whilst setting a new one for next week...

We discuss Po10, Strava and Time Trialing... LDN GFA...

If you have a go at the workout let us know via the Strava Group, Facebook or Instagram...

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual ramblings from James, John and Kelly!!

Great weeks of running from all three but not a lot going on in lockdown 2.0...

If you have a go at this week's workout let us know via the usual channel!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual ramblings from James, John and Kelly!!

Another great week of running fir the SMM Trio with lots of runnign news from across the pond and some Garmin watch discussion!!

If you have a go at the workout - let us know!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

We're back!! Sorry if you missed us... some technical issues last week and Episode 32 is lost forever...

This week sees the return of the big man - Sam Wilson has paid the internet bill and he's back online! Find out where he's been and what he's training for now.

Usual fantastic consistency and bantz from James whilst John chews through his taper towards his marathon TT...

This week's interview is with a TT guru - Ben Haines - V40 Weston AC runner with PBs of: 16:26, 1:14:51, 2:40:23

We're not gonna prescribe workouts for the rest of 2020... December is time for recovery and beer!

Any questions for the pod - please send 'em in via the social media channels!

Kelly will be back next week :-)

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual ramblings from James, John and Kelly.... PLUS... John goes on and on and on and on about his successful marathon TT at the weekend :-)

We cover the half and the marathon in Valencia as well...

Any questions for next week's pod please do send them in via Strava, Facebook or Instagram.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual round up of the week before!

Brilliant listener question from previous interviewee Ben Haines...
"...what's the value of the 'steady' run..."

Anymore questions for us please do send them in on the various social channel!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Four of us this episode: James, John, Kelly & Sam

We all talked about the previous week's training and the running plan for over the Christmas period.

We know it's a rubbish time - but - Merry Christmas from all of us in the SMM team - make the best of it that you can and if you're travelling - please be safe.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Lush episode from the gang!!

James, John, Kelly & Sam talk about the previous week's training...

We review 2020 and set some 2021 goals!

Any questions for the pod - please ask!!

Huge thanks to everyone who has listened, interviewed, hosted etc - looking forward to taking SMM forward into 2021!

Happy New Year from the SMM Team!!

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Happy New Year everyone...

Usual ramblings from James, John & Kelly!

Please vote for equal distance racing at cross country - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/crosscountryequal?utm_source=emailmarketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cross_country_consultation_with_athletes&utm_content=2021-01-05

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Kelly hosts another Girls Takeover with Clare, Katie and Nadia.

They summarise on their weeks whilst talking about issues specific to women and running and answer a listener question!

Any questions for future pods please do ask via the social media platforms.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Normal routine this week where James, John & Kelly talk about last week's training.

We talk about races being cancelled, progress with equalising cross country distances and will the olympics go ahead?

Have a good week- any questions for the pod, please put them through the social media channels: Instagram, Facebook or Strava.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual recap from James, John and Kelly - a mixed bag this week!

We talk longevity: Nick Willis & a new parkrun world record - Lauren Reid.

Have a good week!

The SMM Team

Usual weekly training ramblings from James, John & Kelly.

(Relatively) Lots of running news / issues from KD!
Including the Runner's Alliance Survey

Apologies for the sound quality this week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly training ramblings from James, John & Kelly

What's better: Working on your strengths or your weaknesses?

James interviews BRAT & Team Marathon Road Elite runner Karl Welborn - 2:23 marathoner!!
https://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=1068573

Huge congrats to those who got a ballot place at London 2021 (22? 23?)

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Weekly ramblings come from James, John and Laurence this week!

Laurence has been on the pod before - 80-minute half marathoner - reflecting on coming back from injury.

Kelly was busy this week but caught up with Jenny Spink! Manchester Marathon course record holder & 2:31 marathoner - a great interview!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James, John and Kelly chat through the usual - last week's training and what's going on in the running media - including a lengthy moan from John about spikes... feel free to skip!

An interview with Bryan Walsh: 2:50 marathoner, member of Southville Running Club, parkrunner - Mr Consistency and data nerd!

Enjoy! Any questions for the pod, please send through on the social media channels

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James, John and Kelly recap last week's training - a good week for all!

We explain the England Athletics Road Map plan to coming back to running together and running.

Running News: Lake Biwa Marathon & Yuki Kawauchi....
(www.japanrunningnews.blogspot.com)

KD has an awesome interview with Natasha Cockram - 2020 British Champ! They talk running and training towards this year's Olympic Qualifying race at Kew Gardens in a few weeks time - awesome!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual chit chat from James, John and Kelly - we recap our week's training before Kelly updates us with everything going on in the running world!

(John confuses Dave Moorcroft with Dave Bedford - realises this and still doesn't edit it out - please don't write in - he knows!!)

No interview this week but plenty more coming up over the next few weeks.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James, John & Kelly do the usual run through of last week's training followed by some chat about strength work and plyometrics - pros & cons.

This week's interview is with Dan Nash - 2:18 marathoner and GB 50K Record Holder with 2:49!!!
We learn about Dan's progress over the years and his scientific approach.

Have a good week,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual ramblings from James, John & Kelly - really positive training from all!

We feature the upcoming GB Marathon Olympic Qualifying Race - who's running, where is it, who's gonna do what etc..

AND... We have an interview with previous guest, 2:36 marathoner and Olympic Trails runners - Charlotte Taylor-Green!!!!

Have a good week all and enjoy the trials if you can watch them,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

The Girls are back and dealing with some difficult issues!

Kelly hosts with Clare, Katie & Nadia - They talk about the Olympic Marathon Trials, our SMM Book Recommendations, the #wewill movement and our mission to stop harassment!

We hope you enjoy,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

It's a long one - hang on in there!!

James, John & Kelly chat over last week's training. Races have started again - under Covid Safe Conditions - and we recap on some results including Beth Potter's unofficial 5K World Record!!

John has been on another podcast! Check out Episode 45 of Better With Running...

Kelly promotes our #reclaimthenight run where Clare, Katy and Nadia are encouraging women to get together on Wednesday 7th April to raise awareness of the harassment women can face whilst running. Join us if you can and take a selfie on your run with the #reclaimthenight and tag SMM if you can!

ALSO!!! Kelly interviews Olympic Qualifier - Jess Piasecki!! 3rd fastest GB marathoner ever and she's going to Tokyo this year!!

Have a good week,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

It's been a year since we first went into lockdown and started the pod - We never expected either to last this long!

Along the way we have interviewed some fantastic athletes - each one so very different but inspiring in their own way.

With every interview we always ask the question: If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice for running when starting out, what would it be?

This is what every guest has said so far!

Publishing as a separate clip so it's easy to find should you need some inspiration just before the long run or with races starting back up this might be just what you need if Eye Of The Tiger on repeat isn't quite getting you in the mood!!

Cheers for listening from all of us,

The SMM Team

Happy Birthday SMM!! Episode 52 IS AWESOME!!

Sam is back and we start of talking training as usual. Some great stuff going on in running including some info on the upcoming Odd Down 5K Races... We do a Feature on Double Days... Some AWESOME listener questions.. Fave workout... How has lockdown effected our fitness... favourite interview... How are major running events going to come back... Will the smaller events prosper...

We finish off with a very fitting interview... When we started the pod it was for two reasons: Covid... and our love of the the Inside Running Podcast! This episode we have an interview with one third of IRP, 2:19 marathoner and John's coach, all the way from Australia, BRADY THRELFALL!

Enjoy - and a massive thanks for listening over the past year - we've loved every minute and hope you have to!

The SMM Team X

Usual ramblings from James, John and Kelly - going over the previous week's training.

We talk about the Shepperdine Marathon this weekend (Which John & Kelly are racing in) and the Bristol Track Club - South West PB Series Trial 5K (Which James & Sam are running) which is next Wednesday.

We talk about Kipchoge and Ronnie O'Sullivan in other news!!

Cheers all,
The SMM Team

James & Sam are given the week off to rest up for their race on Wednesday - The Bristol Track Club Odd Down 5K Trial - best of luck to those guys - smash it!!

John & Kelly are joined by Laurence who talks us through his comeback from injury whilst Jelly re-live their taper week and very different race day experiences at the Shepperdine Marathon Time Trial!

We talk running news as well - Jake Smith... CAWWW!!!

Cheers all,
The SMM Team

Usual ramblings from James, John, Kelly & Sam...

We debrief some races! James and Sam run the South West PB Series 5K - Trial and Sam runs the Speedway 10K - listen to them go over: coming back to racing and how they got on!

We cover some bits from the running media!

(James has another quasi-rant about long runs ! :-P )

Cheers all,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Laurence review last week's training and feature on Mental Health Awareness Week.

Have a good week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James, John & Kelly go over last week's training including a 5K race!

We talk about the upcoming Bristol Track Club Elite 5K race this coming Saturday at Odd Down!

Kelly interviews Becky Briggs!!! U20 British Half Marathon record holder & 2:38 marathoner!!

It's an awesome interview!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James & John run the ship this week!

Usual debrief on last week's training... We cover the BTC Odd Down Elite 5K & The Diamond League... RIP RON HILL... True legend!

Cheers, The SMM Team

Hold on tight… it’s a long one!

James hosts whilst John & Kelly are away. He has Laurence Caird, Will Purcell and Lauren Reid alongside him in the studio!

Laurence & Will have been on the pod before – Lauren is the newbie - Like Kelly – she is a 3hour marathoner – relatively new to the road running scene – she has some great potential and you heard here here FIRST!

The guys cover the previous week’s training, go over the Lactate Threshold Test some of us did and also talk through how the girls were videoed as part of a documentary Ella Stirling called Running In Fear which covers the harassment women face whilst running and what we can do to stop it!!!

ALSO!! Kelly interviews 2:21 marathoner Kojo Kyereme – you name it, this bloke has done it!!

Have a good week,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

James, John & Kelly start off with the usual round up of last weeks training!

We also talk about the GB Olympic Trials for the 10,000Mtrs which included Mo's return to the track!

Have a good week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

It's a good one!!

John, Kelly & Laurence talk through their training week's and talk about the Diamond League in Florence.

Kelly does an AWESOME interview with 2:37 marathoner, 17minute 5k-er Anna Boniface!!

Have a good week!

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren this week - James got married on the weekend so he is a bit busy :-)

Congrats to James from all of the SMM Team.

We introduce Lauren - 3:00:07 marathoner who's getting better every day - with help from her new coach, SMM host John!!

We talk through last weeks training and upcoming British Champs!

Have a good week,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Will this week!

We do the usual re-cap of last week's training and Jelly talk about there experience spectating at the British Champs!!

(If you've not seen any of it - it's all on YouTube - British Athletics!)

We're racing this week: The BTC Fast 5K at Odd Down and The Cotswold Way Relay... good luck to everyone else racing - we will re cap next week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual recap from John, Kelly & Lauren... PLUS... two races and three PBs!!

Plenty going on in the running world - locally and world wide - get the info here!

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The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren do the usual weekly training debrief including some marathon specific workouts and summarize some of the things going on in running

Kelly interviews an absolute LEGEND! Two time Olympian and CWG Silver Medalist - Nick Rose!

Rose still holds the British record for the road 10K with 27:34 - 8th fastest road half marathon with 61:03 - also has an impressive marathon PB of 2:21!

Nick has some great stories of running in the 70s: Winning NCAA titles, running with and against American legends like Prefontaine and British legends like Steve Jones - also one of the first ever athletes to try out Nikes when they came about - the famous waffle shoe!

Sound is patchy in the first 10mins - but stick with it - this one is 10/10!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from John, Kelly & Lauren and we take on some really good listener questions!

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The SMM Team

We kept it short this week so that you have more time to enjoy the Olympics :-)

John, Kelly and Lauren review last weeks training.

We also discuss the return of parkrun!!!

Cheers for listening,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren review last week's training as usual!

Kelly's read a book.. The Lost Art of Running by Shane Benzie
It's all about running form... The three of us are gonna talk running form next week so any questions, please send them in on Insta! Or - if you've read the book - what are your thoughts?

Have a good week,
Cheers,
The SMM Team

The usual weekly training re-cap + John, Kelly and Lauren have been racing! Hear how they got on at the Kempton 10K over the weekend.

We recap the Olympics and tackle some listener questions whilst also featuring a discussion on form! We've been reading Shane Benzie's book, Lost Art of Running and we discuss the importance and complications of trying to improve your running form.

Cheers for listening - any questions please send them in on Insta!

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John's gone AWOL and the Girls Take Over...

Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren & Nadia and they discuss: their last book club book, Bravey by Alexi Pappas, the Olympics and cover some questions.

The new book club book is Coasting by Elsie Downing should you wanna get ahead and prepared for next time!

Cheers for listening,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren re-cap their weeks which include some very big & marathon specific workouts!

We discuss the upcoming London Marathon and give info regarding GFA qualification for next year's event.

We also have a really insightful listener question regarding how to attack a half marathon race in the midst of a marathon build up!

Thanks for listening - any questions, please head over to the 'Gram! (I'm so cool!)

Cheers,
The SMM Team

4 of us this week - John, Kelly, Lauren & Will!

A week of racing so we review...

South West PB Series 5K - Race 3 on the Wednesday and the Severn Bridge Half Marathon on the Sunday - Spoiler alert - great success all round - especially for fellow SMM Katy (who's on the Girls Take Over episodes)

Kelly & Lauren also talk us through the importance of yoga for runners

Have a great week all - any questions, please send them into our Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Busy busy...

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through a busy week - which includes a Canada 5K Champs!!

We also discuss Lauren's upcoming Brighton Marathon!! Wish her luck on the socials if you can!!!

See you next week,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through their weeks...

We have ANOTHER PB from Kelly... John finds his mojo again...

Lauren talks us through Brighton Marathon where she was ON THE PODIUM!!!


Thanks for listening,
The SMM Team

Short and sweet!

We discuss Lauren's return to running after such a lengthy break after the marathon.....
New goals and dealing with some post-marathon blues!

John & Kelly talk through the Bristol Half Marathon and their confidence boosting marathon paced running!

Any questions for us - PLEASE - send them in on Insta :-)

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren discuss last week's training.

Jelly are looking forward to London this weekend and make some targets.

Lauren has come out of her post marathon blues and tells us what's next.

We recap on some race results.

Any questions for the pod - please ask on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren recap on last week...

Lauren's already up to 55 miles a week and banks two super strong workouts!

John has ANOTHER eventful marathon...

KELLY JOINS THE CLUB!!!

We also recap on other race results.

Any questions - please send in on Insta - if it's working!!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through last week's training - it's brief... with it being the week after London - (did we mention Kelly ran a SUB 3!?!?) Lauren goes through a great week of running including two really strong workouts.

We talk briefly about Manchester Marathon... more in next week's pod...

The big headline this week needs no intro really - Kelly interviews...
CHRIS THOMPSON!! 2:10 MARATHONER & OLYMPIAN!! It's a long one but make time for this - it's a good one!!

Any questions for next week's pod - please ask on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

A good week for all! Lauren nails a couple of a tough workouts and is building up the miles nicely. John & Kelly have started back running whilst doing some last minute cycling revision before their holiday... All of the team have been mixing it up a bit: playing squash, going to gigs and doing loads of S&C!

Big feature regarding the politics of equalising distances for men and women at cross country - specifically in the Gwent League.

There's an interview as well! Long term friend of the pod Will Purcell talks us through his amazing 2:47 at Manchester last weekend!!

Any questions for the pod - please contact us on Insta

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John & Kelly are away this week so Lauren is hosting.

Her co-host is someone who has probably had the biggest influence on her life - especially in sport - SMM welcomes from Canada - Lauren's dad, Mr Reid!

The pair go through their running weeks and have a really insightful discussion on running lifestyle, mechanics and what gets them running! They also catch us up on running news.

We have a really special interview at the end of the pod!

***Olympic Bronze Medallist - Hannah Taunton!!!***

Hannah came back from Tokyo with a bronze medal she earned in the 1500M event, T20 category.

Before you listen to the interview - if you haven't seen it already, you must watch Hannah's race in Tokyo, it's amazing!! https://youtu.be/wER3kDcNfh4
(Youtube: Bronze For ParaGB | Hannah Taunton | Tokyo 2020 Paralympics)

Thanks for listening - any questions for the pod, please send them in on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Jelly are back from their holiday and with Lauren talk through this week's training!

We also have an interview with 2:13 marathoner Josh Griffiths!!!

Any questions, please send 'em in on Insta!

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The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through last week's training including ANOTHER parkrun first finisher for KD and a sensible race execution from LR at the Reading Half Marathon!!

We take on a really great listener question from past interviewee & 2:36 marathoner Kieron Summers - if you wanna ask us something, please send in on the Insta page!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through last week's running which includes a fantastic debut Ashton Court parkrun performance from LR and Gwent League Cross Country domination from KD. John whinges about his back and hammy niggles...

We also have an interview with 2:52 marathoner Ian "Billy" Connock. Ian runs for Weston AC and is part of a banterful yet supportive foursome of: Kieron Summers, Ben Haines (both previously on the pod) and Chris Selman (will be on the pod!) His story about his debut marathon is worth this listen on it's own!

Any questions for the pod - please send them in on Insta!

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The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk about last week's training.

Kelly interviews 2:48 marathoner Melissah Gibson - 2:48 is one marathon of 69 so far!!!

Any questions for us, please send them through on Insta

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The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from John, Kelly & Lauren.

John is coming to terms with his injury - coming back strong and embracing the strength work whilst Kelly and Lauren are picking up prizes at the Weston Prom 5 Mile race.

Any questions for the pod - please send 'em in on Insta.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Lauren's on holiday so you're stuck with Jelly!

John & Kelly talk through another strong week of training with a fantastic result at XC for KD!

Any questions for the pod, send them in on Insta!

Enter our Christmas give away here:
https://forms.gle/KhEP6T88MurXhGaL7

Here's the link to the Fukuoka documentary:
https://youtu.be/8Xw1TGFesZg

Have a good week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from John, Kelly & Lauren whilst focusing on the Telford 10K!

We announce the winner of our first ever SMM Give away...
Huge congrats to Emma Kiernan who was within 1 second of guessing our combined finishing time ( 1:51:58 ) Your prize is on it's way to you!!

Please find time to help someone in need, follow the below link to sign a petition to try and keep Team GB hopeful Seyfu in Britain - he is currently fighting against being deported:
https://www.change.org/p/home-office-stop-team-gb-hopeful-from-facing-persecution-in-ethiopia?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_message&recruited_by_id=2ecf4c40-52ad-11ec-b6e1-a1e58dedb55c&share_bandit_exp=message-31495708-en-GB

Any questions for us - please send them in on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

The Girls Take Over!

Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren and Nadia where they discuss and summarise their year of running.

They tackle tough topics like equality in Cross Country, PMS and hair!

They review Elise Downing's book Coasting and also set out to read Alexandra Heminsley's Running Like A Girl -if you can, pick up a copy and have a read ready for next time the Girls Take Over!

We wish you a very merry Christmas! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last 88 episodes then why not give back and support the podcast for the cost of a coffee ~ https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

One more episode coming this year,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's running!

We also review 2021 - PBs, miles, fave race etc AND set ourselves new challenges for next year.

If you've enjoyed this and the last 88 episodes of the Single Malt Marathoners then why not support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

Next year we wanna continue to produce weekly insight into the local running scene and keep brining you interviews with the most interesting runners out there - help us do this by pledging £5/month :-)

Merry Christmas from the SMM Team!

Cheers,
John

Happy New Year everyone!

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!


We talk through the results of the South West Cross Country Champs.

We give our first ever Patreon shout out to our first ever Patron,
Laurence "Sandbag" Caird = https://www.strava.com/athletes/37417482

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature the sad end of Marathon Talk - an inspiration for us in starting this podcast!

We give a Patreon shout out to Jack “Banny” Bancroft = https://www.strava.com/athletes/45991473

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Jack you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners
All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.


Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week AND there’s an interview with 2:13 marathoner Matt Clowes = https://www.strava.com/athletes/18788786

Cheers legends,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We pay our respects to Ashling Murphy in light of her tragic death and discuss our plans to organise a Reclaim The Night Run in her memory.

We give a Patreon shout out to Marcus “Maestro” Kropacsy = https://www.strava.com/athletes/1906016

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like The Maestro you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week AND there’s an interview with Jo Wilkinson who is a 2:37 marathoner; has ran in the Commonwealth Games and European Championships! https://www.runningjo.co.uk/about-us/jo-wilkinson/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature: Lauren finding a new coach, 2:37 Marathoner Jo Wilkinson and the Speedway 10K!

We give a Patreon shout out to Toby Wells = https://www.strava.com/athletes/27364562

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Toby you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We promote our favourite 5k (Other than parkrun!) the Bristol Track Club 5K Race Day - enter here: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/apr-road-southwest-5km/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature KD & LR taking part in an lactate threshold test and the Reclaim The Night run in memory of Ashling Murphy

We give a Patreon shout out to Will Purcell = https://www.strava.com/athletes/13309677

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Will you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

The Great Western Runners Towpath 10K Series entries have open - enter here:

https://www.greatwesternrunners.org.uk/towpath-series/

AND we have an interview Sorrell Walsh who is a Bristol based writer, long distance runner and sub 2.55 marathoner. One who is all for equality, expression, dry humour and Mother Nature. Sorrell also started the running movement that is https://www.instagram.com/wmnrun/?hl=en - Aiming to inspire, support, and encourage women to face a goal they may have never considered, and working together to get there, to the finish line, and to an equal footing within endurance running, and sport as a whole.

(That 2:55 marathon was 2:54:50... in Boston... 2017... YES - the hot one - WOW!!!!)

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature KD & LR taking part in their lactate threshold test - PART 2!

John gets Covid - he’s fine - main symptom is boredom!

We give a Patreon shout out to

Andrew O’Brien = https://www.strava.com/athletes/17275872

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Andrew you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

*NEW* Whisky Of The Month =Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

We talk through some running news.

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Next week we are recording a - Mum’s Takeover Episode - if you have any questions for our 4 running mums, please send them in here or on Insta.

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AND we have an interview with Siena Hayes! Siena is relatively new to running having a background mainly in rowing where she excelled. Over the last 18-months she’s made huge gains in running, which include a 3:07 marathon at London 2021 AND she WON the Celtic Trail Ultra a few weeks later (54kms & 5000+ft of elevation!)

Lots more to come from Siena - follow her here https://www.strava.com/athletes/18189869 and here https://www.instagram.com/siena_runs/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

The first ever Mums' Take Over!

Four very inspiring Bristol based Mums: Jemma Harfield, Kate Matheson, Lucy Ellis & Sam Mumford - all at very different stages of motherhood - all have run 5K through to marathon.

They reflect on their running experiences before, during and after pregnancy!

We hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

Lauren talks us through her Hoka event!!

We talk over the 100K Relay Attempt, worth a watch!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8aD8KEEH4&ab_channel=Pro%3ADirectRunning

We give a Patreon shout out to

Lucy Davidson = https://www.strava.com/athletes/25034749

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Lucy you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

*NEW* Whisky Of The Month =

Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

We talk through LOTS of running news AND we go into Kelly's Corner to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of Cross Country - there's a super cool jingle for this - thanks Will!!!

AND we have an interview with Hannah Irwin! Hannah is an English & Northern Ireland International who is a 72minute half marathoner!! Recently came 2nd to Helen Obiri in a Cross Country Champs!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

Lauren talks Wokingham Half and making sensible decisions.

We cover race results including the Cross Country Nationals.

We give a Patreon shout out to

Nadia Kottegoda = https://www.strava.com/athletes/21350974

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Nadia you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month =

Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

***Next week the Girls Take Over - any questions - please send them in on Insta***

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team