The UKRunChat podcast.

Emma is long time community member, runner, triathlete and award winning blogger.Listen to hear Michelle and Emma chat all about: Emma's reasons for starting running How a running injury introduced Emma to the sport of triathlon Recovering from a cycling accident and getting back on her bikeAnd more!Enjoy!Instagram @lipstick.and.trainers

In this podcast episode Michelle chats with Darren Last.Darren is a long time community member and aspiring writer with a rather wonderfully named blog you can all take a look at called www.lastintherace.comListen to hear Michelle and Darren chat about:- Darren's lifelong love of running- his motivation to run every day- his favourite race distance- Darrens training methods and tipsYou can follow Darren on Instagram

In this episode Michelle chats with Fin Fox.Fin is a long time member of the #ukrunchat community even taking part in the 2013 virtual challenge.Fin is a Personal Trainer and has recently completed her studies to become a Physiotherapist.Listen to hear Michelle and Fin chat about all things running, particularly how to get started if you are brand new to it, and all the benefits it can bring.You can follow Fin on Instagram

In this episode Michelle chats with Carl Davison.Carl is a member of the UKRunChat community who enjoys running for his mental wellbeing. Carl shares how he transformed from a non-sporty school kid to an avid runner, whose story began with jogging on a Wii Fit, eventually leading to an ultramarathon.Michelle and Carl chat about:- parkrun- favourite running books- cold water therapy- mental health- strength trainingFollow Carl on Instagram  

Helen Ryvar is the current Guinness World Record holder for the most consecutive half marathons run by a female, with an incredible streak of 111 consecutive runs achieved back in 2021. But Helen didn't stop there. She is currently on her second streak, having completed around 800 consecutive half marathons, with an ambitious goal of reaching 1000. Her mission is to inspire others to join her and be part of her Guinness World Record journey.Helen’s life is a balancing act of being a mum-of-three and maintaining a rigorous morning routine to achieve her running goals. She has run all over the world, from Miami to Rome, Lake Garda to Fuerteventura, and Malta. Her streak even includes a 52-mile ultra and several marathons. All her runs are meticulously documented on Strava, Instagram, and Facebook, where she shares her experiences and connects with her supporters.Follow Helen on Instagram 

In this episode Michelle chats with Stefan Hacker.Stefan grew up in Germany and now lives in London. He's been running his whole life but has recently taken up ultra running, which has led to his latest adventure, a crossing of the northwest passage in the Arctic!Listen to hear about how ultra running is helping Stefan prepare for such a unique challenge, and talk through mindset, endurance and there is even a mention of polar bears too.Details of the expedition: https://www.berkeleysquarebarbarian.com/2024/06/17/northwest-passage-expedition-2024/Follow Stefan on X https://x.com/BerkeleySqBFollow Stefan on IG https://www.instagram.com/berkeleysqb/

Merili Freear began running in April 2020 during the first Covid-19 lockdown in England. Since then, she has run many thousands of miles, including two marathons and an ultra marathon. Through her experiences, Merili has learned that it’s possible to achieve things that may seem impossible at first glance, and she has written and self-published, a book, Just Run, that she hopes will inspire others too.Follow Merili on Instagram

In this episode Michelle chats with Emily.Emily ran competitively as a teenager, but had a break due to injury and took up running again in her twenties.  After many hospitalisations Emily was diagnosed with IBS is 2019, and in the podcast Michelle and Emily chat about the impact of this on her running and racing.Emily has ran five marathons and one ultra-marathon and her favourite distances to race are 5k and half marathons. Since joining a running club in June 2023, Emily has PB'd across all distances except the marathon. This has shocked her at only two years postpartum!You can follow Emily on Instagram 

Anna Dingley is the founder of the inaugural FT Nikkei UK Ekiden race which will take place on Monday 24th June. The race will follow an iconic, 76-mile route from Oxford to Windsor along the Thames Path. 19 teams of 10 runners will compete in the long-distance relay wearing the traditional tasuki sash instead of using a baton.Michelle chats with Anna all about the event, Anna explains about the traditions and the history of the Ekiden, and about the challenges of organising a long point to point relay race. The UK Ekiden is happening for the first time on Monday 24th June.www.ukekiden.com 

On Monday May 6th at the UK Milton Keynes marathon, British runner Steve Edwards achieved what many people have described as the ultimate multi marathon world record when he was crowned the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title holder for running 1000 official marathon races in the fastest average finish time.Listen to this episode to hear Michelle and Steve chat all about what has been a 43 year journey! A few stats1000 Official Marathon Races from 1981 - 2024.Finish Times ranging from 2hrs 51min - 3hrs 57min.325 Sub 3:15s, 500 sub 3:20s, 801 sub 3:30s & 1000 sub 4,00sA marathon on average every 13 days for the last 36 years.First 500 marathons - 22 years - aged 25-45Average finish time - 3hrs 18min.Second 500 marathons - 14 years - aged 45 - 61Average finish time - 3hrs 24min.Total Average Finish Time for all 1000 marathons - 3hrs 21min 47secYou can follow Steve on Instagram here