Press Play & Run

A running podcast for everyday runners - even the ones that are not really sure they are runners, but who press play and run just in case.

Press Play & Run host Ryan Miller is an everyday runner from Glasgow. Having run out of people to bore with run chat in his personal life, he decided to inflict his nonsense on other runners instead. Ryan is joined by co-host Alison Jardine, bringing the number of marathon majors between them to six. Ok, so all six belong to Alison, but who's counting?

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Episodes

Running from grief, completing journeys and making mum proud, with Pete Cooper

Founder of Coopah Running, Pete Cooper, joins Ryan from Tokyo just a couple of days before a marathon that will complete an emotional journey and chapter in Pete's running life. Pete explains the conception and rise of the Coopah Digital Run coach app, how he's using its success to support Coopah's Refugee Run Club and a couple of sneak peeks into what's around the corner for Coopah. Episode Links Pete's Instagram Coopah Run Coach Instagram Coopah Running website Press Play and Run Instagram Run...

Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 7

The power of representation, running free and embracing equity, with Emancipated Run Crew

It's International Women's Day, and to mark the occasion, Ryan is joined by Jules Stephenson, co-founder of Emancipated Run Crew, and Nina Ashton, member and social media guru of ERC! Both ladies share the story and mission of ERC and discuss their own running paths, casting light on the need for diversity in grassroots running and the work ERC is doing to break down barriers and create a safe, inclusive space for black and brown runners across the UK and further afield. You can also check out t...

Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Coach chat, hanging with the elites and doing whatever it takes to beat your partner, with Jo Wilkinson

Jo Wilkinson, founder of RunningJo coaching and former Team GB athlete, joins Ryan to share stories from her running and coaching career, marathon advice for first timers and the roots of her insatiable drive to never lose a race to her husband! Ryan also catches up for a brief chat with episode 1 guest Alison Jardine the day before she travels to Tokyo in pursuit of her six-star major finisher medal. Episode Links Jo's Instagram Page Press Play and Run Instagram Page Ryan (@scottish_runner) • I...

Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Police Escorts, Explosive Poos and Kissing Holly Willoughby, with Jamie Ramsay

In this episode, we are joined by adventurer runner Jamie Ramsay, who relives the details of his epic solo, unsupported run from Canada to Argentina. We hear the story of what lay behind his transition from everyday runner to adventurer athlete, his current partnership with Runners Need to support its 'Save Our Outdoors' campaign and a tantalising hint of what lies in wait for his next challenge. Episode Links Jamie's Instagram Profile Jamie's Youtube Channel Runners Need (@runnersneed) • Instag...

Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Mind games, moon boots and making the difference, with Bob Burrell

In this episode of Press Play & Run, Bob Burrell shares the highs and lows of his own running journey, the reasons behind setting up a new Jog Scotland group in his local area and how he came to be an ambassador for the upcoming Edinburgh Marathon Festival. We also have a bonus chat with Katie Buchanan, a new runner and member of Bob's Jog Scotland group, to find out what it's like to take the plunge and start running from scratch. Episode links Bob's Instagram Page Kilsyth Runners Katie Buc...

Feb 02, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 3

It takes a village to raise a running club, with Jenna McCallion

In episode 2 of the Press Play & Run Podcast, Jenna McCallion, founder of Newton Road Runners, shares her journey from running to impress her future husband to full-blown, half-marathon addict. Jenna tells the story of connecting with the online running community through UK Run Chat, through to the local running network coming together to help her achieve her dream of creating a thriving, inclusive club for runners in her community. Referenced Links Jenna (@all_the_fitness_she_runs) • Instag...

Jan 19, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1 E1 - Marathons, mindset and falling over with Alison Jardine

On the first ever episode of the Press Play & Run Podcast, marathon veteran Alison Jardine joins Ryan to share her running journey from marathon survivor to six-star finisher medal chaser, with more than a few bumps and bruises along the way. With Spring marathon season upon us, this is a must listen for first-time marathon runners through to experienced campaigners chasing their six-star major dream. Alison shares invaluable advice on preparing for marathons, fundraising for charity places ...

Jan 09, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Press Play & Run - Trailer

A short introduction to Press Play and Run, a new running podcast by Ryan (Scottish_Runner on Insta) for people that are never really sure they are runners, but who press play and run just in case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 03, 2023•2 min

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