The UKRunChat podcast.

In episode #49 I speak with Elise Downing, Author of Coasting.  Elise ran 5000 miles around Britain and Coasting is her memoir of the journey.  Just six months after coming up with the idea to do this Elise set off with no ultra-running experience at all!  Coasting: Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (very) Loose plans is out now. Connect with Elise on:   Twitter Publisher: Summersdale Publishers 

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you are charity of the year for an event like London Marathon?  Alex and Izzie give us an insight in to the last two years, what its been like for Macmillan Cancer Support as charity of the year and tell us all about the things they are busy doing this week!  Enjoy this and see you all on next weeks episode.  

Tim is one of the founders of always Aim High a fantastic events company based in North Wales that organise events like the Snowdon Trail Marathon.  Tim is a former Olympic Skier, he is a full time firefighter and we chat all about his journey and how he came to be putting on the wonderful events at Always Aim High.  You can learn more and interact with the team on: Website Instagram  Twitter 

In podcast episode #46 we have the first of our guest hosts. Andy Lane, Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton is hosting and interviewing his friend Greg Whyte. Greg Whyte, is a former Olympian and Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, and competed in two Olympic Games. Greg has been involved in training and coaching celebrities on some huge challenges including Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, John Bishop, Davina & more! Listen to hear the 2 professors talking about: Goals,  Coaching olympians,  Creating belief, confidence & motivation, Adapting your training and lots more! Follow Greg on Instagram  Follow Greg on Twitter  Follow Andy on Instagram Follow Andy on Twitter Enjoy!

Dr. Peter Gorman is the president of Microgate USA who works with everyday runners and athletes as well as the world’s top athletes, team owners and doctors. He has multiple patents for heart rate monitors.  Stuart is the owner of all about balance and sports therapist of 30+ years as well as the UK distributor of barefoot science insoles.  We discuss: Your gait / the runners gait cycle Importance of proprioceptive stimulation Better balance and why you should strive for it Injury risk Midfoot / forefoot running How runners attempt to fly….and more!  For those of you attending run fest run or the national running show south you will be able to meet Stuart and watch his talks so go say hi!  If you haven’t already heard our previous podcast with Stuart and Dr Susie Cooper which has lots of plantar fasciitis tips in then do have a listen, that was episode #38. Connect with Stuart and All About Balance on the links below. Twitter  Instagram Facebook Dr Peter Gorman on CEO Talks watch here

Episode #44. We welcome John and Nathan, founders of CBD Triathlete to talk all things CBD.  We cover: Cannabis, cannabinoids, CBD vs THC, benefits and risks of taking CBD, types of products available and more! You can connect with CBD Triathlete and check out their website on the links below. Website Instagram  Twitter  

In episode 43 I speak with Emma, Andrew and Chris from ParetoFM.  Pareto are a sponsor of our event the Shrewsbury Half Marathon which is on Sunday October 10th. Emma is the Pareto FM Social Impact Director, Andrew is the Founder and Managing Director and Chris is a Senior Account Manager.   Subjects we speak about include how Pareto have supported their team members well being during the pandemic. We also talk about their free FM10 virtual event which plenty of UKRunChat people have entered looking at the pictures that are being posted of people with the medals. Learn more about and connect with the team at ParetoFM on the links below.  Web  Instagram Twitter

In episode number 42 of the UKSportsChat podcast I speak with Phil Cottrell.  Phil is the Digital Editor - Fundraising at Macmillan Cancer support. He is currently running 52 Half Marathons in 52 weeks fundraising for Macmillan. Phil's Just giving link Instagram Twitter Strava    

Welcome to episode 41 of the UKSportsChat podcast.  Todays guest is Ben Clark, Ben is the Global Partnerships Manager at COROS Wearables. You can connect with Ben on the links below. Linkedin Instagram       

In episode 40 we welcome Nina Davies & Edd Baldry from Byrd.run.  Byrd is a new EQAI coaching platform which works with everyday life and is built around you!  This was a very intriguing chat about Byrd and I hope you enjoy listening to how artificial intelligence and a more human, emotional understanding are being built into the Byrd Coaching platform.  If you have any questions or comments about this episode feel free to message UKRunChat or Byrd via our social channels.  You can also email us on info@ukrunchat.co.uk  You can connect with Byrd and sign up to their waitlist on the links below.  Website & waitlist Instagram Twitter