The UKRunChat podcast.

Alex is the founder of Exhale Healthy Coffee, we do a bit of a deep dive into coffee.  I admit that my knowledge around coffee was that it contained caffeine which makes you more alert and can help with performance but alas! There is a lot more to it.  Alex explains the health benefits of coffee, explains about the compounds within his coffee and how they have some quite remarkable amounts of goodness in them and we also talk about coffee for performance.  Enjoy! Connect with Alex on: Instagram  Twitter Website  Use code RUN40 for 40% discount on your first order. 

Dan is a Physio and is Educational Director at Rocktape.  We thought we would do this one with your questions about products in the market at the moment so listen to find out more about: Foam rolling - The Science | Common mistakes | Their use for fitness & more. Massage sticks. Massage guns. Taping | Cupping and more!    Connect with Dan and the Rocktape team on: Rocktape Instagram Rocktape Twitter Dans You Tube channel - The Physio Channel.   Dans Instagram 

Sandra is Race Director of West London’s only fully road closed half marathon, The Ealing Half Marathon.   This race has raised a staggering 2.5 million for local charities and good causes and as Sandra says in the interview, when you enter the Ealing Half Marathon you are not just paying for a race place.  You can connect with the race team and sign up for the September 26th event on the links below. Instagram  Twitter  Website 

Tom is a Race Director and owner of the Richmond Running Festival. Tom and his team were the organisers of the Olympic trials at Kew Gardens.  Their upcoming events include May 15th Air 10 & May 16th Kew Gardens 10k. We discuss: The Olympic Trials. Current challenges for Race Directors and Events. The future of running events. You can get a £10 discount for the Kew Gardens 10K event on May 16th using code UKRUNCHAT10 (all capitals). Sign up here https://www.richmondrunfest.co.uk/events/may-kew-gardens-10k/ Follow Richmond Run Fest on Twitter  Follow Richmond Run Fest on Instagram   

Damians new book “In It for the Long Run” is due out on the 6th of May and is his story of his Pennine Way record attempt in July 2020. You can connect with Damian on Instagram, @ultra_damo    

In this episode we speak with ultra runner Paul Giblin. Paul is part of the professional Compressport team, he has medalled at world level with Great Britain on road and in the mountains.  His list of successes is long and he has competed in races such as the Western States 100 and the Barkley Marathons.  You can connect with Paul on: Instagram Twitter  Pyllonultra.com

In this episode we speak with former GP & award-winning author Dr Juliet McGrattan about her new book, Run Well.  You can connect with Dr Juliet in her blog here Also on Twitter & Instagram    

Sam, better known as “Super Sam” is a talented Triathlete who happens to have Autism.  His current goals are to compete at Kona and to also motivate others with Autism.   Tony is Sam's Dad and Coach.  We spoke with Sam and Tony to learn more about: Sam's Triathlon story so far. How they are approaching Sam's current training for his goals to compete at Kona. We also discuss participation in sport for people who have additional needs.   You can follow Sam on Instagram @samholnesstri and his website is https://www.samholness.com/ 

In this episode we speak with Gary about his current fundraising challenge to run 110 marathons in 110 days for Macmillan Cancer Support & West Cumbria Hospice At Home. You can follow Garys challenge on: Twitter @Marathon_Man110 Garys donation page is: virginmoneygiving.com/GaryMcKee1  

In this episode I speak with Andy Hodgson who is one of the Founders of the Falklands Ultra which is due for its inaugural event in March 2022. Listen to hear all about the mammoth logistics about the organising of a race which is thousands of miles away!  This does sound like an incredible event to both organise and to take part in.   You can connect with the team from the Falklands Ultra on the following.  https://www.falklandsultra.com/ Twitter Instagram