Running Partners (Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope)
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| 01 Dec 2023 | Bonus Episode; Christmas gift guide, also on YouTube, link in notes | 00:06:08 | |
Enjoy our bonus gift guide episode which you can also watch here on YouTube We will back on Monday with a new episode! Thanks for listening and please subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy! | |||
| 12 May 2024 | Episode 32 John Taff Interview | 01:03:13 | |
This week we have a brilliant and fascinating interview with John Taff, who has created the Run Sheffield magazine. John talks about his passions in life, his running and why he created Run Sheffield. He also talks about some of the amazing people he has met through setting up the magazine including Luke Wilkinson who is soon to embark on the Lands End to John O'Groats run! Here is a great film about Luke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4agwp2v0Tc As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2024 | Episode 46 Hardmoors 60 Prep | 00:54:20 | |
Today is all about preparing for the Hardmoors 60 (well 63 miles as it turns out) that Ali is running next weekend. Ali talks all about her running preparation, the mental side of things and how to be ready for when its tough or when things dont go to plan. We also chat about race goals and the practical preparation for the race which will be a fun day out for us all! We will be debriefing on a future episode of how it all went, so watch this space! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 05 May 2024 | Episode 31 Boston (UK) review and marathon lessons | 01:00:39 | |
his week we review the Boston marathon (UK - the real one)! We talk about how the race went and also the lessons we have learned from our marathon blocks, what worked, what didn't for the future! Paul has also featured in runners world this week talking about double day running, here is the link https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a769544/make-mine-a-double/ As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 03 Mar 2024 | Episode 22 What is coaching about ? | 00:50:20 | |
For today we get into what coaching is really all about. Paul talks about his background and work life in healthcare and some of the team and individual coaching he has done through many years to help improvement in healthcare. Paul talks about how he is applying this to his running coaching and some of the key lessons he has learnt over the years of working with people and building relationships. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 08 Sep 2024 | Episode 45 Keri Wallace | 01:04:03 | |
This week features a fascinating chat with Keri Wallace, co-founder of Girls on Hills and author of a brilliant new book; Running Challenges: 100 of the best runs in England, Scotland and Wales. you can buy it here; https://bit.ly/427yTK3 Keri talks about her love of running, some of the races she has done and ones she would like to do. She talks about how Girls on Hills started, how it has grown as well as how you can join events and the swift half map you can buy to support Glencoe Mountain Rescue. Keri talks about writing the book and the challenges within it as well as her plans for the future in terms of running. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 https://www.instagram.com/runningpartnerspodcast?igsh=cGF5bmJobHo2Njlr http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 22 Apr 2024 | Episode 29 Boston and London | 00:57:11 | |
This episode is all about two of the major marathons which have taken place in the last week, Boston and London. We have results, listener feedback, how the elite runners got on and much much more! We also have some runner feedback, lots of results and Alison's reflections on her marathon! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 14 Jul 2024 | Episode 41 Why failure is vital | 00:45:04 | |
Wimbledon, Cricket, Euro 2024, Tour De France, The Olympics and much more to enjoy for a summer of sport! With so much sport happening what can we learn about performance from elite athletes and how they learn from failures. We chat about the importance of this and what we runners can try out. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | Episode 49 Race Update and Marathon Season | 00:51:32 | |
There have been loads of races going on, and lots more to look forward to, so today we cover a lot of results from the big races and how listeners have been getting on! We then chat about why more and more people seem to be doing marathons, and how anyone can start at any age! Its also our one year anniversary so we take a minute to celebrate and thank all of the lovely listeners for sticking with us :-) As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | Episode 8 Ultra Marathon | 00:45:14 | |
In this weeks episode we discuss ultra marathons. We talk about the joy of ultras, how to get started with them, some of the basics such as food, kit, training and crew and how brilliant they can be. We also cover a few of the challenges too that you might face if you want to give an ultra a go! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results and some shout outs and future topic suggestions from listeners. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 02 Mar 2025 | Episode 70 Brighton Half Marathon | 00:44:42 | |
This week is a preview and a review of the Brighton Half Marathon. The race is in its 35th year, and we chat a bit about the history, some race strategy for the half and then how it all goes in practice! We also cover the Brighton and Hove Parkrun and a few other fun bits from the weekend! We hope you enjoy and share to your running pals if you enjoy! Also we have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 23 Jun 2024 | Episode 38 Training for a 60 mile ultra | 00:47:25 | |
Today we talk about how to train for an ultra in the autumn and transition from a marathon in the spring. We cover the basics of the training, the milage volume per week and the terrain to run on. We chat about the race basics for a long ultra and how to arrive in the best shape to have great day out! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2024 | Episode 42 Summer time Running times | 00:41:22 | |
As we finally get a few nice sunny days in the UK, we look ahead to the summer holidays and how to manage running and make sure you have a great time if you go on your hols! We look at the evidence around having time off training and the impact it might have and also chat about some of the impacts holidays can have more generally, such as eating and drinking more ! Here are some links to articles and evidence we talk through https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/missed-marathon-training-study-2023/ https://runnersconnect.net/losing-running-fitness/ As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 15 Dec 2024 | Episode 59 Shaun Johnson and organising the Bolsover 10k | 00:50:57 | |
This week features a fascinating interview with North Derbyshire Running Club athlete Shaun Johnson who is a race organiser for the Bolsover 10k. Shaun discusses the challenges of race organisation, the highs and lows and things that go on behind the scenes that runners dont see! Shaun also chats about his own running achievements this year and goals for next! We hope you enjoy the interview! Here are some links as mentioned; Carb drinks impact https://www.mysportscience.com/post/2015/05/20/spit-or-swallow-carb-mouth-rinse-and-performance North Derbyshire Running Club https://www.northderbyshirerc.co.uk/ Races https://www.northderbyshirerc.co.uk/races/our-races Shaun https://www.instagram.com/shaunyj63/?hl=en https://www.strava.com/athletes/12425945?oq=sha As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 05 Nov 2023 | Episode 5 Half Marathon | 00:38:29 | |
In this episode we get into the detail of the half marathon. We discuss training for a half, when to start, specific workouts and tapering. We also go into race day tactics and some kit that might help to execute a great race. We also have our usual chat about our week of running and how this has fitted in around Halloween and trips to the dentist! We cover a few race results from listeners and if you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 19 May 2024 | Episode 33 Summer motivation | 00:46:20 | |
For this week we chat about staying motivated for running over the summer months. We chat about some different shorter races to try, how to have some running downtime but keep running and also the benefits of strides in easy runs through the summer (and all year round!). We also cover dogs again and the benefits of warm ups for races and workouts. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Episode 2 Nutrition | 00:36:01 | |
This episode is about nutrition and covers pre-race fuelling, in-race nutrition and food for ultra marathons, and the lessons we have learnt over the years with all of this. We also talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals and talk about future topics suggested by listeners. We will back every Monday with a new episode. Here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 | |||
| 22 Oct 2023 | Episode 3 Running fun in Autumn | 00:37:16 | |
For this one we talk all about running in autumn, when its dark the weather is wet and cold and motivation can dip. We cover how to overcome the autumn blues in different ways and also chat about gear you might need. We also talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals and cover a few race results from listeners. We will back every Monday with a new episode. Here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 | |||
| 17 Dec 2023 | Episode 11 Christmas Running | 00:38:21 | |
With Christmas coming up, we talk about finding the time, motivation and enthusiasm to keep your running going during the festive season! We discuss how to be sure you can enjoy running as well as the holiday fun, food and drink! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe! | |||
| 10 Dec 2023 | Episode 10 Running and Mental Health | 00:39:12 | |
For this episode we talk about running and mental health. The benefits of running for mental health and the evidence around that, and also the impacts on our mental health if we can’t run due to injury and what we can do to combat that. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | Episode 30 Post marathon chat with coach John Starrett | 01:01:46 | |
Today we have a fascinating interview with coach Stazza and cover all things post marathon. We talk about how to properly recover after a marathon and common pitfalls to avoid. We also talk about when you should be thinking about the next marathon. We then cover the goals that different paced runners might have for their next marathon. John covers loads of examples from the runners he coaches to highlight the conversation. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 26 Jan 2025 | Episode 65 Winter Woes | 00:47:49 | |
On this weeks episode we chat about the winter woes of running. There are many things that can make running in winter tougher, such as the weather, the dark, motivation and more, so we chat about how you can overcome this and keep running strong through those winter months! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 02 Feb 2025 | Episode 66 Common coaching questions | 00:46:41 | |
On this episode we delve into some of the common coaching questions that have cropped up with Paul's group of athletes. We explore whether running up or down hill in training matters, should everyone do hill repeats, what about shoes and how to pick them, how close to paces to runs need to be and more...we hope you enjoy and if you have any questions, let us know! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 24 Dec 2023 | Episode 12 Ultra Marathon part 2; the UTMB | 00:53:41 | |
Todays episode is all about ultra running and specifically the famous UTMB race. We talk about how to get into the UTMB, the races involved, the planning, preparation and Pauls experience of running the CCC race in 2023. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We would like to say thank you to you all for your support this year and have a fantastic Christmas! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe! | |||
| 29 Sep 2024 | Epsiode 48 - Ali's Hardmoors 60 Adventure! | 01:06:08 | |
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode where Ali gives a review of the Hardmoors 60, where she had an amazing race to finish 7th in 14 hours and 48 minutes. She talks through the race, the ups and downs (on the course and mentally!) and we also play a few clips from in the race. We also talk through the race results, including some brilliant performances from listeners and pay tribute to the brilliant Hardmoors team, race marshals, runners, crews and the people of Yorkshire! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2024 | Episode 28 Carb loading and Manchester Marathon | 00:55:53 | |
For today we chat about the benefits (or not) o carb loading in the build up to a marathon. We talk about the evidence, whether it works or not and how many carbs you need. We are keen to hear your carb strategies and how it goes and we will be feeding back how our carb loading goes too! We also chat about the Manchester marathon and wish people well who are in Boston (US!). We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 03 Nov 2024 | Episode 53 Running Book Review | 01:12:00 | |
This week is all about running books! There are so many books about running of all different types and Ali and I have read our fair share, so we chat through them and give some of our favourites and recommendations. Here is a full list of books we chat through; Running with the Kenyans / Rise of the Ultra Runners / The Way of the Runner - Adharanand Finn The Lost Art of Running - Shane Benzie 26.2 miles to Happiness - Paul Tonkinson What I talk about when I talk about Running - Haruki Murakami Born to Run - Christopher McDougall Feet in the Clouds / Today we die a little / Race Against Time - Richard Askwith Hansons Marathon Method - Keith and and Kevin Hanson Out of Thin Air - Michael Crawley Don't stop me now / Running up that hill - Vasos Alexander The Art of Running Faster - Don Melvin and Julian Goater Running for my life - Rachel Cullen Dare to Tri - Louise Minchin To the finish line - Chrissie Wellington There is no map in hell - Steve Burkinshaw Runner - Lizzie Hawker Your pace or mine - Lisa Jackson The pants of perspective - Anna McNuff This mum runs - Jo Pavey Ultra marathon man - Dean Karnezes Failure in an option - Matt Whyman As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 07 Jul 2024 | Episode 40 Backyard Ultra | 00:46:11 | |
Today we dig into the world of the backyard ultra! We talk about what they are, how they can be a great stepping stone into ultra running and hear from listeners who have done them before and have more planned in! We discuss fuelling, mental preparation and how to keep going hour after hour after hour...! Paul also tells us about his lake district adventures last weekend and the fun of running up and down mountains (or not!). As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 21 Jan 2024 | Episode 16 Equipment part two; Clothing | 00:43:53 | |
For our second of two parts on running equipment we cover some of the wide range of running stuff that you can buy. There are various tops, shorts, trousers, socks, underwear, and numerous other accessories and we talk about the ones that may help elevate your performance! We hope you enjoy this episode! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribel http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 28 Jan 2024 | Episode 17 Kenya experience | 00:46:36 | |
This week is a bit different as it features a diary Paul kept when in Kenya on the running coaching course and also features reflections from Mark, Natasha and Nick who were also in Iten. The sound quality is a bit mixed, so apologies for that! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribel http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 08 Dec 2024 | Episode 58 Half Marathon time again | 00:51:44 | |
Today we delve back into the half marathon. Its a distance many people run and try to improve at and for some people its either a stepping stone to a marathon or part of a marathon training plan. We chat about how to train for a half, whether or not to take gels in the race and how to pace the race! Let us know your half marathon top tips! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Episode 21 Podcasts, Instagram and other stuff | 00:54:47 | |
In this episode we go through some of our favourite content creators across the world of podcasts, Instagram and Youtube. Some podcasts we mention are Running Commentary, Runpod, What the Fartlek, Marathon Talk, Talk Ultra and The Running Channel Podcast. For Instagram we suggest following Savanahsachdev, Millypickles, Philybowden (youtube as well for Phily) Sarasnextmarathon, Runningjo10k and All these things ive run. On Youtube go for Ben Parkes, Sarah Place, The Running Channel, The welsh runner (Matt Rees) and Kellogs on the Run (Kelly Ruck). Keep up the amazing work everyone and we hope you enjoy trying a few of these! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 22 Sep 2024 | Episode 47 Fiona Jeffries Interview | 01:02:51 | |
On this weeks episode Alison interviews Fiona Jeffries, who recently won a silver medal at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothernburg! Fiona talks about the races she did at the Masters, her journey to get there, her running motivation and goals for the future. We hope the interview can inspire all you runners to keep going long into the future! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 20 Oct 2024 | Episode 51 Running Inspirations | 00:43:39 | |
On todays episode we talk about our running inspirations, following Lucy getting in touch to propose this as a topic and tell us about what has inspired her! We talk about some well known athletes from the generations, recent athletes who share stories on Instagram and YouTube as well as the ordinary people who have had a big impact on our running lives! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your own? As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 17 Mar 2024 | Episode 24 Why is Running Important? | 00:47:13 | |
Today we discuss this question; why is running important? We have done some research through Facebook and got some interesting findings that we talk through on this episode! We hope you enjoy and if you do, please tell your friends and leave us a review. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 04 Feb 2024 | Episode 18 Coach John 'Stazza' Starrett interview | 00:58:46 | |
This episode features an interview with coach John Starrett and we discuss the coaching course, John's background, the marathon and much more. You will also hear from two others on the coaching course, Raff and Aisling. The sound quality is a bit mixed, so apologies for that! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 01 Dec 2024 | Episode 57 Percy Pud Special | 00:53:34 | |
On todays podcast we delve a bit deeper into the Percy Pud 10k, which is a popular and famous 10k race in Sheffield. We look at the race history, how it has grown, and some famous winners and record breakers! We also bring you a race review and results hot off the press! We also chat about strategy for racing a 10k, which sounds good but isn't easy to execute! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 12 Nov 2023 | Episode 6 Track Running | 00:34:15 | |
In this episode we discuss all aspects of track running. We discuss the benefits of track running, how to get into it, the basic track rules and how you can make a track session part of your weekly running. It’s been a busy week for us with an ill child at home all week, but we still managed to get our runs in and we cover the running we have been doing over the past week as we work towards our goals. We cover a few race results from listeners and if you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 11 Feb 2024 | Episode 19 Performance Psychology | 00:49:09 | |
For todays episode we talk about performance psychology. We talk about the thought processes that can stop you doing your best in training or races and some techniques and tools that can overcome them. We cover pre race anxiety and visualisation and how you can train your brain to help you get the best from your running. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 08 Oct 2023 | Episode 1 Marathon | 00:31:59 | |
This episode is all about the marathon and covers training plans, targets, picking the right course and how to make sure you enjoy the marathon. We also say a bit to introduce ourselves and talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals. We will back every Monday with a new episode. Here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 | |||
| 10 Mar 2024 | Episode 23 Running Partners running together | 00:53:41 | |
Today we talk about what it's like to be part of a couple who enjoy running, the good bits and some of the challenges. We also chat about international women's day from a running perspective as well chat about about some other running stuff including the world indoor champs and the Tokyo marathon. If you enjoy this episode please share it on your socials! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 09 Jun 2024 | Episode 36 Chris Andrade Hardmoors 110 Winner | 01:17:07 | |
This week features a fascinating interview with ultra runner and team Inov8 athlete Chris Andrade, who a few weeks ago won the Hardmoors 110 race! Chris talks about his love of running, some of the many races he has done over the years, what he loves about the trails, the Bob Graham Round, his training and nutrition and much more. You can find Chris on Instagram chrisgoesrunning https://www.instagram.com/chrisgoesrunning/ Also we had an email from Carla on the running myth of knee pain with some great links, here they are; Prof Alister Hart: Marathon running will not wear out your joints but will improve As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | Episode 9 Marathon Part Two | 00:44:25 | |
For this episode we go into the marathon again. In our very first Running Partners we talked about how to go about approaching a marathon, so in this episode we build on that and go into more of the detail. We cover training plans and specifics, how long to run in the build-up, weekly mileage, fueling, drinks, equipment and much more. This episode will hopefully be useful to anyone who is planning to do a marathon in the coming months! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 22 Dec 2024 | Episode 60 Highlights of the year! | 00:48:23 | |
Today we go through some of our highlights of the 2024! Its been a busy year for us and for you all, as well as enjoying some amazing moments in elite running, so we round up our favourite and most memorable events of the year, including our own running, listener achievements, Paul's athletes and of course not forgetting some magical Olympic moments! Let us know your highlights of the running year! We wish you all a very Happy Christmas! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 16 Feb 2025 | Episode 68 Iron deficiency and anaemia | 00:45:13 | |
This week we talk about iron deficiency and anaemia in runners. We have had lots of listeners get in touch with their own stories, so we share those and talk about the signs and symptoms, when to seek help and how to manage long term. We hope you enjoy this episode and get in touch with any thoughts or reflections. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 23 Mar 2025 | Episode 73 Race Round Up | 00:56:42 | |
This week is a race round up. Ali ran Retford half and gives us a race review and the ups and downs, then Paul and Mark have done the Hardmoors 55 and its also been the Sheffield Half Marathon, so there is loads to catch up on. Paul gives his race review of the Hardmoors and we cover the results from all the races and more, as every we hope you enjoy and please share if you do :-) We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 29 Oct 2023 | Episode 4 Coping with injuries | 00:36:32 | |
In this episode we delve into the topic of running injuries. We cover a wide range of injuries from common muscular issues many runners suffer to some specific issues including anaemia and sciatica. We talk about our own experiences with injuries, how to deal with them physically and mentally and how to keep enjoying running when injuries or illness strike. We also talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals and also cover a few topic suggestions from listeners for future episodes. Its also half term week so we discuss how this can impact running and how to get some runs in with early starts to the day! We will back every Monday with a new episode. Here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== | |||
| 18 Feb 2024 | Episode 20 Intervals | 00:48:49 | |
Today is all about intervals! We go through what they are, why do them, the benefits and where to start. We go into some detail about some sessions you can do, some intervals we enjoy and how they can be one of the best ways to improve your running. Here is a link to some great content on interval training that we talk about in the podcast: https://runningwritings.com/2023/12/percentage-based-training.html. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 09 Mar 2025 | Episode 71 Menstrual Cycle and Menopause | 00:57:39 | |
This week we talk about the menstrual cycle and menopause and the impact this can have on running, training and racing. We look at the evidence and research, what you can do and also have some listener stories. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 07 Apr 2024 | Episode 27 Race extras | 00:51:59 | |
On todays episode we talk about 3 extras that can give you the edge on race day. We delve into the research and evidence behind these extras and how you can (scientifically) give yourself the best chance of a PB on race day! Tell us your extras that you try? We also cover the Sheffield Half marathon that we have been out to support at the weekend. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 20 Apr 2025 | Episode 77 Race week | 00:56:21 | |
This week we chat about the last week of a race and how to prepare. With big marathons coming up at the weekend we talk about the final dos and don'ts in the last 7 days of a race and cover running, nutrition, hydration, kit, strength and more! We hope you enjoy and good luck to those running London and Manchester and let us know your race tips in those last 7 days! Also here is the link to the amazing fundraising Ian is doing; https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/IanLukerUltraMarathonSeries We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 14 Jan 2024 | Episode 15 Equipment part one: Shoes | 00:41:45 | |
In this first of two episodes focusing on running equipment we talk about running shoes. There are so many different type of shoes that you can buy and there is a wide range of prices, styles, fits and uses. We talk about all of this and how to get the right shoe for you! We will be back next week with a second part of equipment which will cover everything else that isn’t a shoe! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribel http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 12 Jan 2025 | Episode 63 Healthy Eating and running | 00:52:42 | |
This week we talk about the subject of healthy eating alongside running. We talk about our own experiences and challenges of managing weight and how running can help (or not) with that. We are not nutritionists, but we do have some knowledge from our own experiences and bits of research we have done. As ever get in touch with your views and thoughts on the topic, we love to hear from you! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 30 Mar 2025 | Episode 74 Robyn Wright Interview | 01:05:21 | |
This week features a brilliant interview with an FKT holder in Canada - Robyn Wright. Robyn talks to us about how she got into running, her love of the trails, how she has run every day for over 2 years and her epic FKT adventure! We hope you enjoy and you can find Robyn on instagram here to follow her adventures! https://www.instagram.com/roamwithrobyn/ We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 19 Nov 2023 | Episode 7 Running Around Life | 00:39:57 | |
This episode is how to fit running in around life. Sometimes life can get in the way of going running, enjoying it and achieving your goal, whether this is to do with work, children, pets, family and so on. We chat about how you can get round this and still make time for the sport you love and the importance of finding time for yourself even when it seems there is none. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results and future topic suggestions from listeners. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; | |||
| 17 Nov 2024 | Episode 55 10k and 5k | 00:50:34 | |
Today we chat about how to train for shorter distances such as 5k and 10k and how you might be able to get a PB in one of these if you are coming from a recent marathon or half marathon. We chat about our own experiences and those of athletes. Sorry for the fit of giggles near the start! We also talk about our recent physio visits and Pauls trip to Endurolab for a lactate profile test. Here is a link to Endurolab where Tom can be contacted to book a test! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 30 Jun 2024 | Episode 39 Quick update | 00:21:05 | |
Just a quick episode today as Paul has been away, its been mega busy and time tight! We hope you enjoy our brief chit chat :-)! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 07 Jan 2024 | Episode 14 Hills | 00:46:15 | |
Today we cover hill running! Hills can be hard, but can have some great benefits to your running, health and overall fitness. We go through some of the evidence of the benefits, the different type of hills to practice and how to prepare for hilly races. If you enjoy hills (or hate them!) we hope you will get something from this episode! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribel http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 10 Nov 2024 | Episode 54 Sheffield Business Runners | 00:56:29 | |
Today features a fantastic interview with Hannah Duraid, Phil Turner and Sam Newton who founded Sheffield Business Runners. The group was set up to encourage people to get out and run and also provide an opportunity for people in the business world in the city to connect, meet and chat! The trio chat all about how they set the group up, how it has grown, and the future as well as what running means to them and their own running goals. We hope you enjoy the conversation and are really grateful for Hannah, Sam and Phil giving their time to come and meet us. Links to connect with Hannah, Sam and Phil below; https://www.instagram.com/sheffieldbusinessrunners https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheffield-business-runners/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-turner https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahduraid https://www.linkedin.com/in/samnewtonfcca https://www.instagram.com/gravitate.digital Here is a link to the fundraising page from listener Monika https://www.gofundme.com/f/12-races-in-12-months As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== | |||
| 02 Jun 2024 | Episode 35 Running Myths | 00:50:42 | |
This week we tackle a few running myths! You know the ones; running is bad for your knees, your back, you need loads of water to run, runners should breath through their nose etc etc! Alison has been doing the research to bust the myths and she shares her findings and we chat about this. Here are some links to the various articles and publications Alison talks about: Effects of Running on the Development of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Updated Systematic Review at Short-Term Follow-up Dhillon et al 2023 Lörinczi, et al Almond et al (2005) As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 29 Dec 2024 | Episode 61 Kevin Firth Backyard Ultra | 01:02:57 | |
This week features a brilliant interview with Kevin Firth who recently completed the Gods Own Backyard Ultra. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NNLwrtEMN/ Kevin talks all about his race training and preparation, his running background and why he decided to do the BYU and how the event went for him. Kevin also chats about his goals for 2025 and beyond! We hope you enjoy the interview and let us know your thoughts. We hope you all have a fantastic new year and see you all again in 2025 for more Running Partners fun! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 28 Jul 2024 | Episode 43 Natasha Harvey | 00:59:57 | |
This week features a fascinating chat with awesome runner and an all round brilliant person and friend of the show Natasha! She chats about what running means to her and how she got into it in the first place, some of her proudest moments and how she stays motivated. She also talks about her key role in the spine race and a few other funny stories that are sure you will enjoy! We are now having a break over August and will be back fresh and ready to go in September with more running partners content for you all :-) As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | Episode 56 Interview with Greg Penn | 01:05:30 | |
On todays podcast we interview Greg Penn who is a GB masters athlete, member of North Shieds Poly running club and reigning European v60 Marathon champion! Greg talks all about his love of running, how he has managed to sustain his running into his 60s and some of his proudest moments and future goals. Greg also talks about how and why he thinks he has managed to keep running whilst others haven't We hope you enjoy the interview1 As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 13 Oct 2024 | Episode 50 Marathon Recovery | 00:50:25 | |
This week we go into how to recover from a marathon or ultra marathon. With a few big races that have just taken place we delve into how best to recover, the evidence base for the physical and mental recovery period and how you might feel in the days and weeks after a big race. There is often conflicting information about recovery periods so we do our best to sort the facts from the myths to help you all recover and get ready for your next big race! Here are links to the evidence we go through; https://doi.org/10.1007/s00421-007-0504-x 29(2):p528-533, February 2015. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/3/333 https://runnersconnect.net/marathon-recovery-plan/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1469029211000318 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1186/s12970-021-00468-8#abstract https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-017-3757-z https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.812237/full https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/27/3/205.short 10.23736/S0393-3660.17.03492-1 https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/11/4023 https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsnem.15.6.610 As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com | |||
| 19 Jan 2025 | Episode 64 Periodised Training | 00:45:49 | |
On this weeks episode we talk about periodised training and how you can take the principles of this and apply it to peak at that right time for races! We chat about how it works, the cycles and how to periodise your training. Let us know what you think! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 01 Sep 2024 | Episode 44 Summer Roundup | 00:51:04 | |
After a summer of fun - we are back! Today we round up the summer, including what we have been up to, the Olympics and Paralympics, race reports and reviews and much more. We look ahead to the upcoming racing season and our goals for the next phase of the year. As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 06 Apr 2025 | Episode 75 Taper Time | 00:44:27 | |
Today is all about the taper! As some big marathons approach, lots of you will be in the taper phase, so we discuss what the purpose of tapering is, how to get it right, the benefits and how to manage the taper time challenges! Let us know how your taper is going and any tips for listeners! We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 26 May 2024 | Episode 34 Hardmoors 110 | 00:49:40 | |
On this weeks episode we cover the Hardmoors 110 race which Paul supported Mark with and ran the second half (well 58 miles)! We talk about ultra running, the joy of it and how to get involved as well as some of the race results and winners. We also chat about if you should do two races in three days or not! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2024 | Episode 25 Interview with Physio Emily Branch | 00:57:31 | |
This week features a fantastic interview Emily Branch, a physiotherapist in Sheffield who specialises in Sports injury rehabilitation and supports lots of runners. Emily talks about general strength and conditioning for running, signs of injury, what to do when you get injured and how to return to running after injury and also dealing with the psychological effects of being injured. Emily gives some great advice and if you want to hear more, you can find Emily at branchphysio@gmail.com on facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Branch-Physiotherapy/100087478825177/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/branchphysiotherapy/ We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 05 Jan 2025 | Episode 62 Marathon training time! | 00:59:29 | |
Today we delve into the marathon. For many people who are running a marathon in the Spring today is the start of training plans as people prepare to put the miles in and get get race ready. We chat about the fundamentals of marathon training and our own experiences of how to arrive in the start line in the best shape possible. We also look ahead to races coming up in the next few weeks and beyond! Please share to your running pals if you enjoy! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 23 Feb 2025 | Episode 69 Training block check in | 00:46:35 | |
Lots of you will have been training since the start of the year for a marathon, a half or just to build fitness and improve. Today we check in on how things should be progressing, how to manage where you are versus where you want to be pace wise, how to handle niggles, illness and when to practice with kit and fueling. Give us your tips on those mid block training reflections! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 16 Jun 2024 | Episode 37 Maverick Race Ultra Review | 00:48:51 | |
This week Alison gives a review of the ultra she did two weeks ago with Rosie. The race was a 32 mile ultra round the peak district, with lots of climbing, a few energy bars and a sprint finish! We also talk about a few other races from the summer season, the European athletics championships and much more! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 19 Apr 2024 | Quick update on the next episode | 00:01:01 | |
Just an update to let you know the next episode will be out a day later to cover all the action from London and also Boston! | |||
| 13 Apr 2025 | Episode 76 Matlida Moffett Interview | 01:13:03 | |
This week is a fascinating interview with Matilda Moffett, regular listener, contributor, runner and clinical psychologist who works to support a people with a range of mental health issues, and also specialises in eating disorders and weight related challenges. Matilda chats to us about her work, the overlaps with mental health, eating, weight and running, the signs to look out for in terms of potentially unhealthy behaviour and what to do if you are worried for yourself or someone else. Matilda also talks about her own love of running and how she is building up to the Boston (US) marathon. Matilda can be found here https://selectpsychology.co.uk/matilda-moffett/ We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 16 Mar 2025 | Episode 72 The Long Run | 00:47:32 | |
This week is all about the long run! For many people who are training for marathons the long run is key, but we talk about why this is, the different types of long run, how long you should go and the benefits. We also chat about why the long run can be useful all year round and things to watch out for when running long every week. Let us know what you think and any experiences you want to share with listeners. We have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members Also here are some links to more information about the impact of the menstrual cycle and menopause on running; Sports Medicine (2020) 50:1813–1827 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-020-01319-3 https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/menstrual-cycle-training-research-2023/ As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== | |||
| 31 Dec 2023 | Episode 13 Coaching and Training | 00:49:05 | |
In the first episode of 2024 we talk about the different options for accessing running coaching. We discuss how you can get free training plans, paid plans, the different running apps you can use and also using a trained running coach. We talk about the pros and cons of all of this and why getting some sort of coaching help to improve your running can be a great thing. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch! We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribel http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2024 | Episode 26 Race Strategy | 00:56:45 | |
For today we cover race strategy. With lots of races coming up in the next couple of months, we talk about preparation the day or two before the race, how to control the nerves and stress in the lead up, race day preparation and fuelling and pacing. We talk about all this in the context of how you can make sure you give yourself the best chance of a good race result after all the training! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Introducing Running Partners! | 00:01:17 | |
Introducing Running Partners, a brand new podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. This trailer gives you a taste of what the podcast is all about, so please subscribe now and enjoy our first episode on Monday 9th October 2023 and then we will publish a new episode every week! You can connect with us anytime at runningpartners@outlook.com to share your thoughts on the show and any topics you would like us to discuss in the future! NRa09szaSUtsP4dwGjoE | |||
| 09 Feb 2025 | Episode 67 Dot Kesterton Interview | 01:16:39 | |
This week features a fascinating interview with Dot Kesterton, a World and European Masters Champion! Alison chats with Dot about her amazing life, running career and the many many races she has done in UK and around the world and the fun she has had along the way. It is a really brilliant and moving interview that is interesting and inspiring! We hope you enjoy and let us know your thoughts! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||
| 27 Oct 2024 | Episode 52 Growth Mindset | 00:50:57 | |
Today we discuss growth mindset. Lots of runners talk about it, but what does it actually mean and how can you apply it to running ? We cover the differences in growth and fixed mindset and how you can learn, apply and adapt your mindset to help you in all aspects of your life! We hope you enjoy it and let us know your approaches to growth! As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at runningpartners@outlook.com Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ https://running-partners.captivate.fm/ | |||