The UKRunChat podcast.

In our latest podcast episode Michelle chats with Ben Parker who is a Running Coach and one of the Co-Founders of our partners Runna.Listen to hear Michelle and Ben chat about:The Runna app.Strength and conditioning.Mobility.Summer training tips.How to prevent injury and improve performance.Follow Ben on InstagramFollow Runna on instagram.You can claim an extended free trial with Runna using code UKRUNCHAT1 here.

In this episode Michelle chats with community member Rohan who has been running for over 10 years. Michelle and Rohan chat about Rohan's love of running, his charity work, mental health, and his goal to reach 100 marathons by his 50th birthday. He will be running his 100th marathon this Saturday 1st June.Trigger Warning: This episode contains a discussion about attempted suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners.You can follow Rohan on X / Twitter @ro_jito & Instagram 

In this episode Michelle chats with Tim.Tim Goule is a community member who enjoys running to keep himself fit and active and for his mental health.He has been running seriously for about 4 years, a commitment that began during the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite not always having the chance to run as often as he'd like, Tim cherishes his identity as a runner, valuing the community, and the sense of accomplishment it brings.Follow Tim on Instagram here.

In this episode Michelle chats with Tim.Tim Goule is a community member who enjoys running to keep himself fit and active and for his mental health He has been running seriously for about 4 years, a commitment that began during the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite not always having the chance to run as often as he'd like, Tim cherishes his identity as a runner, valuing the community, and the sense of accomplishment it brings.Follow Tim on Instagram here

In this episode of the #ukrunchat podcast Michelle chats with Mike James, well known as The Endurance Physio.In a fascinating, and common sense, episode. Michelle and Mike chat about:- why does seeking a physio tend to be a 'last resort' for many runners?- How do we incorporate injury prevention strategies into our running routines?- Should people be racing (or running) with an injury?- Common trends that could be causing injury- Tips for building endurance and more volume safely- All miles are not equal - learning to track training based on terrain, fatigue, perceived effort rather than overall mileage.- How many pairs of shoes does a runner need?You can follow Mike on:Twitter / X - https://twitter.com/theEndurancePTInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_endurance_physio/

In this episode Michelle and Ash have a fascinating chat about Ash's personal running story, with lots of tips for novice marathon and ultra runners, including:- some insights into his training methods- pacing a marathon, and getting the negative split right.- what makes or breaks a marathon- marathons vs ultras - different training approaches/different fuelling strategiesMichelle has also reviewed Ash's new book called What If? hereYou can follow Ash on Instagram here

James is a Masters athlete and he balances his running around full time teaching, family life, coaching and coach education.Listen to hear Michelle and James chat about:- Club running, what can clubs do to improve the support they give to athletes, especially on large group session, and how they can ensure their sessions provide purposeful training.- Coach education, how can coaches better help their athletes?- Masters running, getting more competitive as we age, the importance of recovery, and James debunks some misconceptions.- Some marathon training tips (pacing, planning).James' recent running highlights -10th Place and 1st v40 at Manchester Half in 68:09 2023,3rd place at Carslbad 5000 'Worlds fastest 5Km' Masters race, California, April 2024.Follow James on Instagram Enjoy! 

In this episode Michelle chats with Rachel Miller. Rachel has been running since she was 17 and has just finished London Marathon in memory of her Dad, who started  running in his fifties. He inspired the whole family to become runners. Follow Rachel on InstagramAnd on X: @RachelBuk

In this episode Michelle speaks with Mason Morgan in a truly inspiring conversation. Mason’s resilience in the face of adversity is nothing short of remarkable. Since his diagnosis with a high-grade brain tumor in September 2022, Mason has not only faced his condition with bravery but also channeled his energy into a formidable challenge: running 6 marathons in 7 months and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to support Macmillan Cancer Support.Tune in to hear Mason discuss his journey, the challenges he has overcome, and his upcoming fundraising events. You can follow Mason on InstagramTo sponsor Mason and support his remarkable journey, please go to https://www.runningwithcancer.co.uk for more details and donation options.

Jon Blair is a father of 3, a husband and proud stammerer. He is a Youtube creator & stammer supporter whose channel focuses on stammering, mental health, reviews, opinion, running & a love of trainers. He started running at 37 due to COVID forcing gyms to close their doors, and a year after serious spinal surgery. He has have achieved 16.08 5k, 35.45 10k, 1.18.43 HM and 3.04.04 Marathon. Jon and Michelle chat about:- Jon's YouTube channel which he started to help people with a stammer, and which focuses on running, mental health and shoes!- Jon's own journey into running, which started relatively late in life- Running a Boston-qualifying marathon on a fractured leg!- Favourite running shoes, and why carbon-plates might not be for everyone- Big goals to run 1000 miles for charityhttps://www.youtube.com/@TheStammerer-sn3qs