UK Eiden, Inspired by Japan’s world-famous Hakone Ekiden, brings long-distance team relay racing to UK roads, blending university athletics, corporate participation, and cultural exchange. In this episode, host Michelle catches up with Anna Dingley (UK Ekiden founder) and Matt Seddon (Athletics Director & Oxford University Cross Country Head Coach) after this year’s event, which saw university and corporate teams racing along the Thames — with plenty of action, community spirit, and lessons ...
Jun 27, 2025•39 min
Everything You Need to Know About Treadmill Running – with Joe Justice from Wahoo Fitness Links:In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by Joe Justice, Senior Product Manager for Running at Wahoo Fitness. Joe combines over 20 years of experience as a runner and coach with deep expertise in product strategy to create innovative tools for runners, including Wahoo’s latest smart treadmill technology. We cover everything runners want to know about treadmill running, including: What ma...
Jun 23, 2025•45 min
In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we welcome Steve Till, a true endurance sport veteran. From finishing last in his first school race to representing Great Britain in 24-hour running events, from completing more than 100 marathons to walking 100 miles in under 24 hours as a Centurion, Steve has dedicated his life to the pursuit of distance. We explore the origins of his running journey, the highs and lows of competition, what fuels his passion, and what he’s learned over four decades of ...
Jun 17, 2025•55 min
Running Through It All: Pregnancy, Parenthood & Recovery from Injury with Olympian Stephanie Davis In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle welcomes back Olympic marathoner, coach, and new mum Stephanie Davis. Since her last appearance, Steph has navigated the highs and challenges of pregnancy, birth via C-section, postpartum recovery, and a return to running — all while continuing her coaching work with Runna. Steph shares openly about: Managing a bone stress injury that disrupted...
Jun 10, 2025•44 min
In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle speaks with Endurance Physio Mike James, who brings a wealth of experience from marathons, Ironmans, and ultra events, offering both scientific and lived perspectives on the rise of ultra running. The conversation explores the surge in popularity of ultra marathons—why so many runners are skipping traditional distance progressions, the physical and psychological demands of ultras, training strategies, injury risk management, and the value of wal...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr
Simon Blair turned to ultra running as a way to manage his mind, find focus, and push past limits he once thought defined him. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Simon shares how endurance sport, including the Marathon des Sables, became more than just a physical test for him. Listen to Michelle and Simon discuss: Living with ADHD and receiving a diagnosis as an adult. Using ultra running to manage focus, emotions & resilience. Behind the scenes of Beyond Limits, his new documentary. Why we ...
May 27, 2025•38 min
In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson, the authors of Ultra Women, a powerful book that shines a light on the untold stories of women in endurance sport.. We explore the inspiration behind the book, the process of gathering and curating such raw and personal narratives, and what these stories reveal about identity, resilience, and representation for women. From elite athletes to everyday heroes, Ultra Women isn’t just about running, it’s about f...
May 19, 2025•47 min
This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we speak with adventurer & mental health advocate Alex Staniforth about his most ambitious challenge yet – climbing all 446 mountains in England & Wales in just 50 days. 🏔️ But this episode is more than a challenge breakdown – it's about why Alex does what he does, how he overcame personal struggles, and how he's turning endurance into impact through his charity, Mind Over Mountains. Alex is a survivor of two Mount Everest disasters which have given A...
May 12, 2025•45 min
In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we’re joined by trail running photographer David Miller , whose emotive and powerful imagery has captured the hearts of the running community worldwide. David talks us through his journey from trail runner to award-winning photographer, revealing how lockdown sparked a creative path that led him to shoot some of the world’s most iconic endurance events. We delve into the stories behind his most recognised images—like his award-winning photo of Mathieu Bl...
May 07, 2025•49 min
In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jeric Yuan – known to many as @coderunnerguy on Instagram! From his first half marathon on just two weeks' notice, to creating brilliant GPS art across London, Jeric shares: His journey into running How he plans his jaw-dropping GPS designs His mission to complete the World Marathon Majors The story behind drawing T-Rexes and chickens at Victoria Park Why memories mean more than medals Plus, we challenge YOU to create your own GPS art!...
Apr 29, 2025•39 min
Bruce is running a 4 Marathons and an Ultra Challenge this year (with his 4 marathons in the space of 30 days). He's already completed Brighton and Paris Marathons, and next up for him is Manchester, then Milton Keynes. Bruce chats openly about starting running during lockdown to help him lose weight, and since then he's devised a number of different challenges, all for charity. Follow Bruce on X
Apr 25, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we’re joined by British elite distance runner Jacob Allen, who’s lining up in the Elite Field at the 2025 London Marathon. With standout personal bests of 13:47 for 5K, 28:33 for 10K, and 62:43 for the half marathon, Jacob shares what it takes to compete at the highest level—all while balancing a full-time job as a PE teacher . We dive into his journey into the sport, training philosophies, and the mindset required to perform on the big stage. Jacob also opens up about the chall...
Apr 19, 2025•52 min
In this episode Michelle is joined by Director of Public Health for Worcestershire, Lisa McNally and Steve Cram to talk about the Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run which takes place on Sunday 25th June. Michelle, Lisa and Steve chat about: - The importance of community led events like the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run for improving public health. - Who accesses these events. - The social and mental health benefits of encouraging local running communities. - Steve Cram's advice for training for you...
Apr 11, 2025•54 min
In this episode Michelle and Andy do a deep dive into hydration for endurance running and chatted about: - common mistakes runners make with their hydration - hyponatremia (or the dangers of over-hydrating) - recognising the signs of dehydration - do you need a race hydration strategy? - are you a salty sweater? - electrolytes - pre- and post-race hydration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/ Info on hyponatremia: https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/hydration/w...
Apr 07, 2025•48 min
Renee is a sports dietician specialising in REDs, the female athlete, hormonal health, and athlete performance. Her latest book, Fuel for Thought, is a practical guide to how and what to eat for endurance athletes. In this episode, we discuss behaviours around food, and Renee gives us some really practical advice around fuelling, recovery, carb-loading and supplementation. https://reneemcgregor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/r_mcgregor/...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Andrew Hughes is two months into a year-long challenge called the Five-a-Day challenge. Every single day of 2025, he’s running at least 5k, but there’s a twist—he’s doing it with a different person every day, sharing their running story, and documenting it all. His goal? To connect with 365 different runners and compile their experiences into an eBook that will inspire others to get out and move. Andrew's already had some incredible conversations along the way. But with 10 months ahead, how is h...
Mar 12, 2025•42 min
In this episode of the UK Run Chat Podcast, we sit down with Ben Lee, founder of Run Legacy—a UK-based ecommerce and media platform dedicated to championing sustainable running gear and transparent business practices. Ben shares his 20 years of experience in specialty running retail and how his passion for the environment, inspired him to create a platform where performance and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Learn about Run Legacy’s approach to verifying green claims, why transparency is key to...
Mar 06, 2025•38 min
In this episode, we catch up with elite triathlete & coach Scott Hill ( @ironhill83 @triwolfcoach ) to dive deep into training, racing, and coaching at the highest level. Scott shares insights into: - His journey since competing at Kona & top performances last year - What it takes to achieve a sub 9-hour Ironman, and how to shave seconds off PBs - What it’s like to coach RAF Triathlon & balance being an athlete himself - How pacing Shrewsbury Half Marathon has become an annual tradit...
Feb 24, 2025•50 min
Sophie Power is an ultra runner, and campaigner, passionate about increasing access to sport for women. She has recently set a new women's world record for the most distance run on a treadmill in 48 hours, at this year's National Running Show in Birmingham. Michelle and Sophie chat about: - Sophie's World Record breaking 48 hour treadmill run at the National Running Show and how she's contributing to scientific research on female athletes. - Her first experiences of ultra running - How a viral p...
Feb 17, 2025•49 min
In this episode we're joined by Sally Green. Sally is an endurance runner, she started running in 2017 and signed up for her first marathon in 2018, finishing in 4:56. Since then, she's worked her way down to a personal best of 3:08. We chat about how her running has evolved to gain her a Championship place in London Marathon in 2025, and what her training looks like. Enjoy this chat between Michelle and Sally. IG https://www.instagram.com/sally_ontherun/...
Feb 12, 2025•50 min
Meet Matt, a passionate runner whose journey started with parkrun in 2022 and has skyrocketed to chasing the prestigious 6 Marathon Majors! From first completing the London Marathon in 2023, to achieving an impressive 2:42:41 PB in Berlin last year, to qualify for Boston and London 2025, Matt’s story is nothing short of inspiring. He opens up about discovering his talent for endurance running, the highs and lows of marathon training, and what it takes to push yourself at the marathon distance. W...
Feb 07, 2025•48 min
In this episode, we chat to Simon Dent from Save Our Soles, and ultrarunner and coach Sophie Bennett about looking after your feet. We discuss: - Why foot health is often overlooked by runners - how to keep your feet in good condition - what should be in your footcare kit on a long race? - pre- and post-race footcare tips - how looking after our running shoes can help keep our feet in good condition www.saveoursoles.com IG https://www.instagram.com/saveoursoleshq/ X https://x.com/saveoursoleshq ...
Jan 21, 2025•31 min
This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Roderick, a runner and coach who has taken his training from the every day to achieving elite-level times. Michael shares his inspiring journey from being a regular runner to pushing his limits. In this episode, we find out: - How Michael transformed his approach to training to achieve elite times. - Proudest moments that define his running journey. - Setting up a running club, and how community can help propel you to the next level. - ...
Dec 20, 2024•57 min
Join us as we chat with Dom Ferris from Trash Free Trails , a community-powered movement aiming to (re)connect people with nature through the simple yet meaningful act of removing single-use pollution from wild places. We chatted about: - Why the word 'litter' can be misleading - How single use pollution , especially drinks containers, are causing death amongst our small animal population - How a Deposit Return Scheme could revolutionise trail cleanliness. - The link between nature connection an...
Dec 11, 2024•48 min
In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, we chat to Kim Ingleby to explore her incredible journey as a runner, triathlete, and coach. Kim shares her experience overcoming various health challenges, the role that mindset played in her recovery, and how she’s helped others break through barriers to achieve their goals. We dive into her love of the outdoors and moving her body, the adjustments she’s made post-injury, and her top tips on health, mindset, and building resilience. Kim talks us throug...
Nov 29, 2024•39 min
In our latest podcast episode, Michelle chats to Fran Roberts, who’s diving back into marathon training after a nine-year hiatus! Fran’s preparing for the Paris Marathon, driven by her love for running, a renewed sense of community, and a personal goal to beat the five-hour mark. She shares her journey from beginner to marathoner, her recent return to the running world, and how she found motivation in her local club’s support. Fran also gives insights into marathon prep, race memories, and her a...
Nov 08, 2024•36 min
In this episode Michelle speaks with Jonathan Cartwright, brand manager for Beet-It Sport. Michelle and Jonathan chat about: - the science behind beetroot for endurance sports - emerging studies that show nitrates in concentrated beetroot juice can be useful for intermittent sprinting too - the best way to consume beetroot juice for optimal performance. - beetroot's role in recovery. https://www.beet-it.com/ Beet it sport Instagram...
Oct 21, 2024•25 min
This week, we’re joined by Eoin Everard, a sub 4-minute miler, physiotherapist, and the current 3k World Indoor Masters Champion! With a background in injury prevention, Eoin shares incredible insights for runners of all ages and abilities. Michelle and Eoin chat about: How Eoin's journey led him to becoming a world champion Staying competitive as a runner into your 30s and beyond Why you should ignore pace, and train by effort Why you shouldn't try to change your running form Improving movement...
Oct 15, 2024•48 min
Nicky Edwards is founder of The Physio Run Club and author of The Female Runner's Advantage. A keen runner herself, Nicky has overcome a lot of adversity as she chases the elusive 6-star finisher medal. Michelle & Nicky chat about: - Nicky's journey into running and her quest to become a 6-star finisher - Completing the London Marathon after surgery (twice!) - How Nicky's background as a physiotherapist influences her approach to running and recovery - Advice for runners dealing with injurie...
Oct 09, 2024•50 min
In this episode, we dive into the world of ultra running with Claire Maxted. Claire is the co-founder and former editor of Trail Running magazine, the creator of the popular YouTube channel Wild Ginger Running, and the author of the must-read guide for aspiring ultra runners, The Ultimate Ultra Running Handbook. We explore Claires insights on what it takes to become a confident ultra runner, common mistakes to avoid, and the inspiration behind her journey. Enjoy! Wild Ginger Running You Tube...
Sep 12, 2024•56 min
