Let's Get Running Podcast

On this week's show we have a run with Kevin McQuaid. We talk about running's impact on Kevin's life and more specifically how 'breath work' has made a significant impact on his running, that of the youngsters he coaches and the lives of children he teaches. Listen in for some practical tips on how you can improve your breathing in the show.

On this week's show, we attempt our first ever remote 'on the run' interview, speaking to Jerry Carey. Jerry's story is a tough one - from abuse and care homes in her childhood to teenage drug and alcohol misuse ending in her falling into an abusive and controlling relationship in her twenties. But Jerry was put in touch with the Running Charity, and running and exercise helped her change her future and build a new life. Jerry's story is one that was featured in the book 'Running Stories: By Runners of All Ages, Speeds and Backgrounds' by Jerry Lockspeiser and Andrew Roberts. 

It's been over a year, but Shaun is back. We are rebranding the show - we've been inspired, we miss running and chatting so Shaun will be recording his conversations with inspiring people while he runs. It has the capacity to go completely tits-up but it could be worth a listen too. We want to understand how running and exercise has shaped people's existence, what impact it has on their lives and how they want the 'relationship' to develop. Watch this space for some great interviews

Been a while...Shaun, Robbie and Tom are back for a chat about what's been happening. We tried and failed to cover it all- but we had a nice time talking about it. Robbie talks about Le Jog using a dodgy wifi connection from on high, and Tom talks about the return to domestic racing before being interrupted by Shaun and his tube train licking antics.  Please, please, please enter our #howfar run challenge this September- and encourage your company, family or team to do so too! Enter here https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/howfar-cc Have a good one

This week, Shaun talks to ex-runner Charlotte Penfold (new Moore). Charlotte shot to stardom as a teenager when she broke the two minute barrier for 800 metres at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running or your favourite race for your chance to win a case of CLIF BLOKS™ post an image on instagram and tag @letsgetrunning - find out more at the beginning of this episode. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

In part 2 of our 'Race of your life' series, Shaun hears from Welsh running legend Steve Brace. The former long-distance runner represented Great Britain in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics and won at the Paris Marathon in 1989 and 1990 and at the Berlin Marathon in 1991. Brace has been involved in the Welsh running scene for some time and is now a race director. We talk to him about how he got hooked on running, his best ever race and much more. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running or your favourite race for your chance to win a case of CLIF BLOKS™ post an image on instagram and tag @letsgetrunning - find out more at the beginning of this episode. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

The first in a new series. The 'Race of your life' series is all about the races that stick in our memories, the one that got you hooked on running, that day you were flying, or a performance that blew you away in person or watching on tv. First up, Shaun speaks to runner, journalist and broadcaster, Tom Gayle. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running, your favourite, most memorable races and more. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

This week Shaun chats to Rob Hadgraft (https://www.robhadgraft.com/) , the author of 'Sydney Wooderson: A Very British Hero' a biography of Britain's most popular sportsman of the 1930s and 40s. Discover the story of the small, shy bespectacled fellow and his baggy shorts in this special episode. If you've got ideas about who we should talk to about special performances from running history, get in touch! You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

Shaun joins Robbie for more lockdown chat and launches a new feature- the best run ever. Hear tales of Shaun's memorable 4th place cross-country nationals and Robbie's emotional ultra. If you've got ideas about who we should talk to about special performances from running history, get in touch! You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

This week Shaun has an extended chat with Gemma Hillier-Moses about her life in running and her battle with cancer. Find out more about Gemma, Move Charity and the 2.6 challenge (https://twitter.com/MOVEcharity) You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

On this week's show we talk to Josie Perry, Sports Psychologist. We talk about some mental strategies to cope with the current situation and how we can use the extra time to focus on improving our mental game! Check our Josie's list of books she mentions, and some free worksheets here https://performanceinmind.co.uk/about/ You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

This week's episode Robbie and Tom join Shaun for running quiz! We also hear from James Turner (https://twitter.com/JamesE_Turner) , Senior Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, on how you might want to change or not change your training during these unprecedented times. Find out more about how regular exercise benefits immunity – even in isolation. (https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/regular-exercise-benefits-immunity-even-in-isolation/) You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts. (https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885)

This week Shaun and Robbie talk about how to cope with cancellations, and running in the time of coronavirus.  For the chance to get your hands on a Let's Get Running T-shirt send us your recovery tips or tricks. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Wondering about recovery? This week Shaun talks to Christie Aschwanden, who literally wrote the book on it! (Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery) (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Good-Go-Athlete-Strange-Recovery/dp/039325433X) For the chance to get your hands on a Let's Get Running T-shirt send us your recovery tips or tricks. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  

Shaun is joined by Robbie Britton of FastRunning this month to talk all things recovery. For the chance to get your hands on a Let's Get Running T-shirt send us your recovery tips or tricks. You can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

Shaun and Tom talk are back to talk everything running, from losing a shoe mid-race (https://twitter.com/runhickeyrun/status/1232202212304138242?s=20) to 1980s coaching (https://www.fastrunning.com/running-athletics-news/baby-and-bathwater-from-the-80s/28741)  before a final discussion on marathon training. There's also top advice from Irish long-distance runner and ex-olympian, Tommy Hughes. If you have any questions about marathon running or are after any advice, you can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

This week we talk to one of the top female Marathoners in the UK, Elsey Davis. We discuss training alongside a work as a doctor, the value of mountain running and the moral dilemma created by the Nike shoe. If you have any questions about marathon running or are after any advice, you can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning)

This week Shaun talks to Mike Gratton about all things marathon.   If you have any questions about marathon running or are after any advice, you can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

Tom is back this and joins Shaun for a breakdown of the latest news from the world of running. There's chat everything from running in Reykjavik to the World Athletics Council ban Nike Alpha Fly trainers. For the month of February we'll be discussing marathon running! Many of you will be starting training for the spring and we'll be looking at various philosophies and marathon training tips over the next three episodes. If you have any questions about marathon running or are after any advice, you can email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Shaun and Robbie are back to discuss the latest news from the world of running and to continue this month's theme of mental health. A number of topics are covered in this episode, some of which you can find details of below: The Running Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7dV4OPDSutwMUauSD5AAA) Run talk run (https://www.runtalkrun.com/) The Pyllon Endeavour (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/pyllon-endeavour) Where There's A Will: Hope, Grief and Endurance (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Where-Theres-Will-Endurance-Continent/dp/1788161513/)  (Emily Chappell) Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun talks to Adam Kirk Smith who competed in the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast, representing Northern Ireland in the 3000m steeplechase. We're continue topic of mental health in running all January and we want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences with running, has it helped your mental health, has it hindered it? Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun talks to Commonwealth Games finalist, GB International Athlete and Parkrun record holder, Jenny Nesbitt. The discussion spans Jenny's life, how she got into running and the challenges she's faced both mentally and physically. We're continue topic of mental health in running all January and we want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences with running, has it helped your mental health, has it hindered it? Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Robbie Britton joins Shaun this month to chat about the latest news from the world of running. Our topic for January is mental health in running and we want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences with running, has it helped your mental health, has it hindered it? Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

It's a bumper episode this week - and the final chapter of our Diversity in running series. Shaun and Tom recap catch up ahead of the holidays before hearing the extraordinary story of mountain runner Kirsteen Welch. We also hear from Gary Laybourne from Coach Core (https://wearecoachcore.com/) . Coach Core help promote diversity in running by giving young people aged 16-24 the chance to become the next generation of inspirational coaches. You can find Kirsteens book recommendation here: Training for the Uphill Athlete. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Training-Uphill-Athlete-Mountain-Mountaineers/dp/1938340841/) Our topic for January is mental health in running and we want to hear from you! Tell us about your experiences with running, has it helped your mental health, has it hindered it? Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun chats to Harminder Singh of Sikhs in the City (http://www.sikhsinthecity.org/) . Harminder tells us about his route into running and the challenges the Sikh community faces getting into the sport. Let us know your thoughts on the interview. Is our sport closed? Are we too white and middle class? Should we care?  Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, call the WhatsApp line +31612679529 and leave a message or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week's podcast is an extended interview with DJ, Lululemon Running Ambassador and head honcho at Run Dem Crew, Charlie Dark. Shaun asks Charlie about his route into running and how Run Dem Crew started, and the ways in which we can improve diversity - be it class, gender, race, or otherwise in the world of running. Let us know your thoughts on the interview. Is our sport closed? Are we too white and middle class? Should we care?  Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, call the WhatsApp line +31612679529 and leave a message or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

We're back and with a brand new format! This week, Shaun is joined by new host Tom to discuss all the latest news from the world of running. They recap all the latest from cross country, Valencia and 10,000m before turning to a new feature: The Fastest Parkrun! The main conversation this week is on the fallout of the Alberto Salazar controversy and how the sport can move forward. We are also tackling participation in the sport of endurance running. Is our sport closed? Are we too white and middle class? Should we care?  Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, call the WhatsApp line +31612679529 and leave a message or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

On this week's show we talk to Colin Moran, Associate Professor at Stirling University. We talk about the Daily Mile (https://thedailymile.co.uk/) , an initiative that gets children moving during the school day. We talk about Colin's involvement- his research into the benefits both for children and their teachers, and benefits of a lunch time run! We also discuss his specialism- the genetics and epigenetics, and how the genes of elite performers could impact public health. We discuss research - who this benefits and how some might be keen to exploit gene therapy developments to artificially improve performance. We also  start our new topic in December and are looking for your input. We are tackling participation in the sport of endurance running. Is our sport closed? Are we too white and middle class? Should we care?  Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, call the WhatsApp line +31612679529 and leave a message or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week's show is an interview with record breaking Marathon runner, Tommy Hughes. Tommy, 59, has broken virtually every age group Word Record over the last year. from 5k to Marathon. Tommy has had an interesting career- starting running after being made redundant during the depression in Ireland in the 80's, and coaching himself to a spot at the 1992 Olympics. After retiring in the last 90's, Tommy has made an emphatic return to the sport, and has run a sub 2.30 Marathon in every decade since the 1980's. We also announce our link up with the guys at Fastrunning (https://www.fastrunning.com/) . Look out for new cohosts from December! We also  start our new topic in December and are looking for your input. We are tackling participation in the sport of endurance running. Is our sport closed? Are we too white and middle class? Should we care?  Email us on getintouch@letsgetrunning.co.uk, call the WhatsApp line +31612679529 and leave a message or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/letsgetrunning) Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Shaun sits down with Professor Ian Needleman of UCL's  Centre for Oral Health and Performance to discuss how cleaning your teeth can shave minutes off your marathon time! Well, sort of... Since 2012 Professor Needleman has been researching oral health in sport to enhance the performance, overall health and wellbeing of athletes. You can find out more about the research on their website. (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/eastman/centre-oral-health-and-performance) It's also the end of an era for the Let's Get Running Podcast this week as we say goodbye to the inimitable, the one and only, Caramel Kid! Jermaine is taking a step back from the podcast to focus on his training for the RAF but will be sure to call in from time to time on the WhatsApp line... This week's recommendations: Runner by Lizzy Hawker (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Runner-short-story-about-long/dp/1781315426/) Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun chats to runner, PhD and lecturer in Exercise Physiology, Jessica Piasecki. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week's guest is strength and conditioning expert, Dr Richard Blagrove from Loughborough University. Together, Shaun and Richard recap the latest from an incredible weekend of record breaking runs and ask how much Nike's Vaporfly model contributed to Kipchoge and Kosgei's performances. The main topic of discussion this week is the importance of Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running (which also happens to be the title of Dr Blagrove's excellent book! You can find it here on Amazon) (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010KNDZ44/) . Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Jermaine navigates Extinction Rebellion this week, while both Shaun and baby Greta recover from illness. The guest this week is a familiar face (or should that be voice?)- sports journalist, Cathal Dennehy. Shaun and Cathal discuss the big results from World Championships in Doha as well as the fall out from the USADA ruling on Alberto Salazar, longtime head of Nike's Oregon Project. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun is in recovery and Jermaine is back on the football pitch, there is, as always, a great story from Jermaine's bus. The guest is Tomaž Pliberšek, coach of GB steeplechase extraordinaire- Phil Norman. We discuss the latest from Doha, plus Phil's plans for Tokyo. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

On this week's show Jermaine and Shaun discuss Shaun's result at the British Mountain Running Championships. We discuss how his race unfolded and what he thinks about the result. We also discuss the forthcoming World Championships in Doha - why not join in our prediction contest and predict all male and female winners for a chance to win a Let's Get Running t-shirt. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Shaun is in Wales this week ahead of his Mountain Running Championships Qualifier while Jermaine has an eventful time on the bus, or rather outside of the bus...if that sounds confusing it's because it is! All will be revealed in the podcast. The guest is journalist, author and long time runner, Richard Askwith. Richard has written several books many of which are from the world of running. The focus of this interview in particular is the captivating life of Czechoslovak runner Emil Zátopek, who Richard covered in his book Today We Die a Little. You can find Richard's books here on Amazon. (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Richard-Askwith/e/B0034P31L8) Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

Shaun has just ten days until his next race but is feeling confident this week while Jermaine returns from his latest physical endeavour - a twelve hour non-stop card game tournament... The highlight of the podcast is a fascinating, feature-length interview with the Malawian ultra-runner, Edson Kumwamba. Shaun chats to him about his captivating life story and unusual route into the sport. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast) .

This week Shaun recovers from a near miss on Ventoux while Jermaine recounts his success in a new field... The extraordinary Hugh Montgomery is the special guest this week. Montgomery is Chair of Intensive Care Medicine at UCL and amongst many many other things, a runner! Tune in to find out more about his incredibly interesting life and route into running and adventuring, as well as insight into his groundbreaking genetic research. Also mentioned The Giant of Provence - a climb like no other. (https://archive.run247.com/articles/article-7105-the-giant-of-provence---a-climb-like-no-other.html) Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

Shaun prepares for a race up Mont Ventoux while Jermaine prepares for a new challenge... We also hear from Philip Hurst, Sport Psychology lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, ex international athlete and education representative on UK Athletics Anti-Doping Policy Team. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

This week we speak to an unconventional endurance star, Jon Albon. Jon is the current World title holder across 4 events- OCR, Spartan Racing, Ultra Trail and Sky Running. We discuss his approach to training- how we has developed over the years and the key to his success across varied disciplines. Greta Dixon also makes her debut on the show, as Shaun and Jermaine discuss Nato pilots, Mullet hair cuts and old England vets. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and send us a question for forthcoming shows where we discuss competitiveness- is it something you can develop or are we born with it! We will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

LIVE COOK OFF. What did Jermaine have for his tea tonight? Listen in to hear the 'Paperback Chef' cook up his dinner. Speaking of chefs..British Athletics Chef de Maison needs to take some lessons- we discuss their failure to enter the correct Men's 4 X 400m team at the European Cup. We discuss trail running news- the results of Sierre Zinal throwing up a few questions. The lack of in and out of competition drug testing is a real concern.. We discuss unconventional approaches. Do you stick to traditional training schemes? We also want your questions for forthcoming interviews and questions for Jermaine and Shaun. Hit up the WhatsApp line on +31 6 17116121 and we will listen to them live on air. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

Is Jermaine is training hard for the...upcoming football season and Shaun interviews his new mountain-running coach, Martin Cox. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

This week Shaun is lake-side resting up in Lago Maggiore following his victory at Täschalp mountain race. We hear from Jack Kelly of the Glasgow FrontRunners (http://glasgowfrontrunners.org/) , a Glasgow-based LGBT Running Club. There's also a discussion on shin splints and how you can avoid them, in the return of injury corner with Scott Newton – The London Running Physio (https://londonrunningphysio.com/author/dreamrunnerscott/) . If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

This week Jermaine is doing all the things - training, travelling, playing football and of course, driving busses. Shaun is looking ahead to a altitude training camp / family holiday and we hear from the New Zealand distance runner who relocated to Kenya, Jake Robertson. At 29, Robertson is  a rising star of the distance scene, having twice finished 2nd to Mo Farah. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

On this weeks show we discuss running data- what figures and fact inform your training and what you record as a runner Shaun meets with Hamish Grierson, CEO and co-founder of Thriva a new health-tracking start-up. Finally we recap all the latest results from the world of running. Thriva (https://thriva.co/) are offering Let's Get Running Listeners a deal on their base-line and advanced tests. You can get £25 off by using the code GETRUNNING25 at the checkout on https://thriva.co/ If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

This week's show comes live (or when you listen to it!) from Highgate where Shaun recorded a series of interviews from one of the biggest festivals of running in Europe, the Night of the 10000m Pbs. It's a night of 10k running on the track, with 9 races culminating in Men's and Women's European Cup races, packed with the top running talent from across Europe. We interview a host of people from the event- from volunteers to top competitors. We try and bring you a sense of the atmosphere If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

Shaun and Jermaine (and Achilles!) meet up in London ahead of this weekend's Highgate Harriers Night Of The 10k PBs (http://www.nightofthe10kpbs.com/) . We also hear from 2018 European 10,000m Cup winner, Richard Ringer. Ringer is a German athlete specialising in long-distance and cross-country running. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)

This week we discuss the latest results from the track ahead of the upcoming European 10,000m Cup – Highgate Harriers Night Of The 10k PBs (http://www.nightofthe10kpbs.com/european-cup/) . Shaun is managing to get in some last minute training and more importantly - quality sleep - in the build up to his return to mountain running while Jermaine reports on some particularly rapid under 20 runners. The guest this week is Mike Baxter. Mike was a regular GB international in the 1970s and is now a coach to some of the fastest talent in the North of England. And for the second time in only a few week's we're recommended the The Ghost Runner: The Tragedy of the Man They Couldn't Stop ... (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ghost-Runner-Tragedy-They-Couldnt/dp/1845966066) you can get a copy on Amazon or at your local independent bookshop. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.  Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)  

This week Shaun interviews British middle-distance runner and current  European Indoor 800m champion, Shelayna Oskan-Clarke. Shaun and Jermaine discuss the latest running news,  including a very Fast Friday and an exciting Oslo Diamond League, a sprinting bus driver and much more... Check out Shelayna's recommendation Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindset-Updated-Changing-Fulfil-Potential) on Amazon or in your local book shop. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.  Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)  

This week Shaun and Jermaine are recording LIVE from a secret London location! Jermaine tells us all about how he's been getting lucky (not like that!) and his new ParkRun time while Shaun talks through his tale of almost winning a Hugo Boss suit. He may have missed out on a suit but he did pick up a free blood test from this week's episode supporter, Thriva (https://thriva.co/) . The boys also get the inside scoop on the upcoming Highgate Harriers Night Of The 10k PBs (http://www.nightofthe10kpbs.com/) with guest Ben Pochee. If you're interested in finding more about your blood levels, you can get £25 off your Thriva (https://thriva.co/) blood test by entering the code GETRUNNING25 at the checkout. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.  Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)  

In this week's episode of the Let's Get Running Podcast Shaun ponders downhill running practice and Jermaine is giving nothing at way as he decides to run under the radar at the Park Run. We pick apart the latest results from the Diamond League - Stockholm (https://stockholm.diamondleague.com/en/programme-results/) and other key races before hearing from exercise physiologist Esther Goldsmith on the benefits of sleep. If you like this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.  Join the conversation! If you want to join in, request a guest or chat about this episode then head over to the Strava Group (https://www.strava.com/clubs/144083) Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/letsgetrunning) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/letsgetrunning/) | Email us | Buy merch at the shop. (https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/shop?category=Running+Clothing) Lastly, don't forget to rate and review on iTunes! (https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/lets-get-running-podcast/id1392963885?mt=2&app=podcast)