The UKRunChat podcast.

Bea has been a member of the UKRunChat community since 2014, and is a regular UKRunChat hour cohost. You can learn more about Bea on  www.beamycoach.com .Bea works mainly with clients age 40+, and women going through perimenopause and menopause. Once a competitive athlete, Bea now focuses on finding joy in running.We chat about:- Bea's own journey into running- Bea's personal experience of perimenopause, how this affected her running goals, and how this has enabled her to help others going through the same.- how Bea found the joy in running once again after being a competitive athlete.Follow Bea on:TwitterInstagram

In 2007, Paul Willan was a 26 year old overweight smoker when his boss encouraged him to join him in a daily lunchtime walk, which soon progressed into running. Once gasping for air at every lamppost, Paul is now a dedicated ultra runner, who trains 6 mornings a week.Listen to hear how Paul:- Overcame the initial challenges of going from walking to running.- The moment when running stopped being a weight loss tool and started being an enjoyable hobby to him. - Overtraining - recognising it, and coming back from it. - Training for ultra marathons. - Early morning running and motivation.Instagram: @willanruns81

In this episode Michelle is chatting with Sunday Times best-selling author, travel writer, mother and runner, Liz Fraser.Michelle and Liz chat about:- how Liz got into running- ⁠her BIG goals for her 50th year- ⁠how she keeps motivated to train- ⁠her plans for writing about her running (there’s an interesting book in the planning)- ⁠running in ItalyYou can follow Liz on:TwitterInstagram Liz's Blog

Anya Culling is a Runna coach and has represented England over the marathon distance. Anya took up running  in lockdown which saw her go from a marathon time of 4hrs 34 mins in 2019 to a current PB of 2hrs 34 mins knocking off 2hrs. Anya has her sights set on The 2026 Commonwealth Games. Michelle chats to Anya about her whirlwind journey into elite running and her tips for getting the best out of yourself at the marathon distance.You can grab an extended free trial on Runna using code UKRUNCHAT1Follow Anya On Instagram 

Scott Jenkins is the 1st Briton to complete the arduous and elusive Triple Crown of 200s in the World Series, placing 5th behind Nike athlete Sally MacRae. Scott is also the current British record holder for the Moab 240 race in Utah and is the first Welshman to complete this race, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Cocodona 250 as well as being the 2nd ever Welshman to complete Badwater 135. He has also completed the canal slam, a series of 3 races (130, 145 and 145mile races) along the UK canal systems finishing 6th overall. He is known as the UK’s 200 mile man, for specialising in events of 200+ miles and has ran more 200 mile events than any other UK based runner.In this episode Michelle chats with Scott all about the Triple crown 200s.An incredible achievement, enjoy this interview with Scott.Follow Scott on Instagram

Jonny Huntington is an elite para-skier, climber and explorer. A former British Army Officer and ultra-distance runner, he had a brain bleed in 2014 that left him paralysed from the neck down on his left side. Following extensive rehabilitation and discharge from the Army, he returned to the world of elite sport as a disabled athlete, competing for GB in Cross Country Skiing. He is now setting his sights on becoming the first ever disabled person to travel from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole solo, unsupported and unassisted. The South Pole expedition is not just a personal challenge for Jonny; it's about breaking boundaries within the disabled community and inspiring the world to recognise the limitless potential within each of us.Follow Jonny on Instagram here

Welcome to the UKRunChat podcast where Michelle is joined by Green Runners team member and sustainable events expert Ellie Wardell, and Race Director and green runner, Darren Evans.In this episode, we discuss innovative ideas and expert insights on how races can run towards a greener and more sustainable future, and give you some resources to work towards becoming more sustainable.Follow Green runners on:Instagram X Facebook Web . https://thegreenrunners.com/Ellie's Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/_treadinglightly_/Free ReScore app for race directors https://www.councilforresponsiblesport.org/rescore

On 3rd November 2023, Julia will be taking on the 100k race at Kullamannen - a race set along the rocky shores of Sweden's Kullaberg. Representing Great Britain, she already found success at the UTMB World Series in 2023, after returning to racing in 2022 from having her son. Julia discusses:• How she trains on the Cornish coast path for mountain races• Balancing family life and international competitions• How she got into running, and her journey to competing in 100 kilometre + races• What's special about Kullamannen and her predictions for the competitionYou can follow Julia on Instagram

Ben Parker is Head Coach at Runna, and one of the founders. Ben has spent 6+ years as a professional running coach, helping everyone from beginners runners to elite athletes. Ben is also a certified England Athletics Coach, IRONMAN Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. In his spare time, ben is a keen athlete himself and competes within his age group at IRONMAN events with multiple finishes. He also enjoys running ultramarathons whilst holding a marathon PB of 2:34.Ypu can enjoy an extended trial of Runna using code UKRUNCHAT. Go to this link to claim.

On 2 September 2023, fitness and motivational influencer Milly Pickles became the first ever amputee to participate in Red Bull 400: the world’s toughest 400m race, which sees competitors from across the globe sprint up a ski jump in Slovenia with a brutal 140 metre elevation from start to finish. Milly is elated with her performance and has released a vlog of her experience on YouTube here.In 2017, Milly was electrocuted, leaving her with serious injuries and ultimately resulting in her right leg being amputated. Despite this adversity, Milly has established herself as a successful motivational speaker and fitness coach, amassing over 400,000 followers on TikTok.