In this episode I speak with Noble Pro and Kinni Founder Stefan Van Biljon and we chat about Kinni. Kinni is a flexible workout planner for treadmill and outdoor running. Reasons to use Kinni: 1) Library of Athlete focused workouts. 2) Create your own totally customisable workouts. 3) Train indoor with your favourite apps. For example connect to Zwift & control the treadmill with the Kinni app. 4) Train outdoors with custom voice prompts. 5) Share and download your fit files. Check out Kinni...
Nov 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 61
Sam is an Endurance Coach, Author and Journalist and has been writing her column in Runners World, Murphys Lore for over a decade. Sam’s latest book, Run Your Best Marathon, was published in September 2022. You can follow Sam on: Instagram Twitter Web Run Your Best Marathon...
Sep 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 60
David is a Physiotherapist and author of Sport Injury Prevention Anatomy. The book is a science-based overview of common sport injuries which contains exercise interventions to reduce injury risk. He was a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Creighton University for several years, which afforded him the opportunity to work with not only high level intercollegiate athletes for all sports, but also professional and Olympic athletes. He was honoured as one of the first recipients of the NSCA’s Sport...
Sep 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 59
In episode 58 we chat with Tim Boote from Protein Rebel all about fuelling and specifically their new maple syrup based product. To hear our previous episode with Tim please go to this link . You can follow Protein Rebel on: Twitter Instagram Facebook...
Jul 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 58
Episode #57 Tom is a professional runner who burst on to the scene when finishing 3rd in the MDS in 2017. He is a Red Bull Partner and will be taking part in their Wings for Life World run next weekend. To learn more about Wings for life an event where 100% OF ALL ENTRY FEES GO TO SPINAL CORD RESEARCH please go to https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com Tom gives some nuggets in this interview, listen out for his thoughts on: Following the process Responsibility Doing the basics well Fascinating ch...
May 02, 2022•47 min•Ep. 57
In episode #56 I am joined by Tim Lloyd from Always Aim High events. We talk about their upcoming events The Anglesey 10K & Half Marathon as well as some discussion about the nuts and bolts of organising a road race. Our previous episode with Tim was in September 2021 which you can listen to here Follow Always Aim High on: Instagram Twitter...
Feb 11, 2022•41 min•Ep. 56
In this episode joining us is Nina Davies and Martin Yelling to talk all about Byrd. Byrd’s - a running app that wants to challenge how we measure progress and support a less judgemental, less competitive approach. Byrd have recently launched their new app and you can find out more about them www.byrd.run You can connect with Nina on Byrd on: Twitter Instagram You can connect with Martin on: Twitter Instagram...
Jan 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 55
In podcast #54 we speak with Michelle and Louise from Canicross Conversations. You can connect with Michelle and Louise on the links below and find out more on their website. Web Michelle Twitter Instagram Louise Twitter Instagram...
Dec 16, 2021•39 min•Ep. 54
Chas Newkey-Burden is a running fanatic who has run at hundreds of events including marathons, half-marathons and over 100 parkruns. He writes about running for The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, Metro and The i , and has contributed to Runner’s World and Men’s Health . He is the author of several books, including Running: Cheaper Than Therapy and his new book The Runner's Code: The Unwritten Rules of Everyday Running was released on 14th Oct. 2021. You can follow Chas on: Instagram Twitter...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 53
In episode 52 we have guest host Stuart Gordon from All About Balance speaking with Brian Wood. Stuart is our second guest host following Prof Andy Lanes conversation recently with Greg Whyte. Stuart, Sports Therapist of 30 years in this interview is giving Brian treatment on day 23 of his 25 marathons in 25 days, part of his “The Ultimate Sacrifice Challenge”. Brian was awarded the military cross, one of Britains highest military awards for gallantry, his real-life story "Danny Boy" is availabl...
Nov 24, 2021•31 min•Ep. 52
In episode 51 I chat with Jamie McDonald AKA Adventureman! Jamie is a serial adventurer and fundraiser and his accomplishments include: Cycling 14000 miles from Bangkok to Gloucester, Static cycling world record. Solo run across Canada. Solo run across America. Treadmill world record. Jamie won a Pride of Britain award in 2019 for Fundraiser of the year. His new book Adventureman: Running America: A Glimmer of Hope: 5,500 Miles Across the USA is available now having been published in august. Con...
Oct 29, 2021•54 min•Ep. 51
In episode 50 we welcome back Stuart, Sports Therapist of over 30 years, from All About Balance UK. Stuart is the UK Distributor of Barefoot Science insoles, an in-shoe training system that strengthens your feet and improves your balance the instant you fit them into your shoes. In this episode we cover injury advice from questions taken from the #UKRunChat community. To listen to our previous podcasts with Stuart click the below: With Dr Peter Gorman With Dr Susie Cooper You can connect with St...
Oct 25, 2021•54 min•Ep. 50
In episode #49 I speak with Elise Downing, Author of Coasting. Elise ran 5000 miles around Britain and Coasting is her memoir of the journey. Just six months after coming up with the idea to do this Elise set off with no ultra-running experience at all! Coasting: Running Around the Coast of Britain - Life, Love and (very) Loose plans is out now. Connect with Elise on: Twitter Publisher: Summersdale Publishers...
Oct 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 49
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes when you are charity of the year for an event like London Marathon? Alex and Izzie give us an insight in to the last two years, what its been like for Macmillan Cancer Support as charity of the year and tell us all about the things they are busy doing this week! Enjoy this and see you all on next weeks episode.
Sep 28, 2021•31 min•Ep. 48
Tim is one of the founders of always Aim High a fantastic events company based in North Wales that organise events like the Snowdon Trail Marathon. Tim is a former Olympic Skier, he is a full time firefighter and we chat all about his journey and how he came to be putting on the wonderful events at Always Aim High. You can learn more and interact with the team on: Website Instagram Twitter...
Sep 13, 2021•48 min•Ep. 47
In podcast episode #46 we have the first of our guest hosts. Andy Lane, Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton is hosting and interviewing his friend Greg Whyte. Greg Whyte, is a former Olympian and Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, and competed in two Olympic Games. Greg has been involved in training and coaching celebrities on some huge challenges including Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, John Bishop, Davina & more! Liste...
Sep 06, 2021•40 min•Ep. 46
Dr. Peter Gorman is the president of Microgate USA who works with everyday runners and athletes as well as the world’s top athletes, team owners and doctors. He has multiple patents for heart rate monitors. Stuart is the owner of all about balance and sports therapist of 30+ years as well as the UK distributor of barefoot science insoles. We discuss: Your gait / the runners gait cycle Importance of proprioceptive stimulation Better balance and why you should strive for it Injury risk Midfoot / f...
Aug 20, 2021•49 min•Ep. 45
Episode #44. We welcome John and Nathan, founders of CBD Triathlete to talk all things CBD. We cover: Cannabis, cannabinoids, CBD vs THC, benefits and risks of taking CBD, types of products available and more! You can connect with CBD Triathlete and check out their website on the links below. Website Instagram Twitter...
Aug 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 44
In episode 43 I speak with Emma, Andrew and Chris from ParetoFM. Pareto are a sponsor of our event the Shrewsbury Half Marathon which is on Sunday October 10th. Emma is the Pareto FM Social Impact Director, Andrew is the Founder and Managing Director and Chris is a Senior Account Manager. Subjects we speak about include how Pareto have supported their team members well being during the pandemic. We also talk about their free FM10 virtual event which plenty of UKRunChat people have entered lookin...
Aug 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 43
In episode number 42 of the UKSportsChat podcast I speak with Phil Cottrell. Phil is the Digital Editor - Fundraising at Macmillan Cancer support. He is currently running 52 Half Marathons in 52 weeks fundraising for Macmillan. Phil's Just giving link Instagram Twitter Strava...
Jul 14, 2021•29 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to episode 41 of the UKSportsChat podcast. Todays guest is Ben Clark, Ben is the Global Partnerships Manager at COROS Wearables. You can connect with Ben on the links below. Linkedin Instagram
Jul 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 41
In episode 40 we welcome Nina Davies & Edd Baldry from Byrd.run. Byrd is a new EQAI coaching platform which works with everyday life and is built around you! This was a very intriguing chat about Byrd and I hope you enjoy listening to how artificial intelligence and a more human, emotional understanding are being built into the Byrd Coaching platform. If you have any questions or comments about this episode feel free to message UKRunChat or Byrd via our social channels. You can also email us...
Jun 29, 2021•38 min•Ep. 40
74 year old legendary global adventurer and author, Rosie Swale Pope (MBE) is running solo from the UK to Kathmandu to raise money to support PHASE Worldwide and their charity work in Nepal. In 2003, Rosie began a five-year run-around-the-world, travelling 20,000 miles to raise awareness for the early diagnosis of cancer, and to raise funds for an orphanage in Kitezh, Russia. Rosie is the only person in the world to have completed this solo challenge unsupported, carrying all her belongings in h...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 39
Episode #38 Stuart Gordon - Sports Therapist of 30 years, with clients all over Europe including players from clubs like AC Milan. Dr Susie Cooper - GP, Rheumatologist, Sports Med Dr & endurance runner who defied her surgeon after rupturing her Plantar Fascia and returned to running. We discuss: How to and why runners should strengthen their feet? Gait symmetry. Insoles: Orthotics vs Barefoot Science. Plantar Fasciitis, tips to prevent and for rehab. You can follow All About Balance on: Inst...
Jun 04, 2021•47 min•Ep. 38
Alex is the founder of Exhale Healthy Coffee, we do a bit of a deep dive into coffee. I admit that my knowledge around coffee was that it contained caffeine which makes you more alert and can help with performance but alas! There is a lot more to it. Alex explains the health benefits of coffee, explains about the compounds within his coffee and how they have some quite remarkable amounts of goodness in them and we also talk about coffee for performance. Enjoy! Connect with Alex on: Instagram Twi...
May 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 37
Dan is a Physio and is Educational Director at Rocktape. We thought we would do this one with your questions about products in the market at the moment so listen to find out more about: Foam rolling - The Science | Common mistakes | Their use for fitness & more. Massage sticks. Massage guns. Taping | Cupping and more! Connect with Dan and the Rocktape team on: Rocktape Instagram Rocktape Twitter Dans You Tube channel - The Physio Channel . Dans Instagram...
May 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 36
Sandra is Race Director of West London’s only fully road closed half marathon, The Ealing Half Marathon. This race has raised a staggering 2.5 million for local charities and good causes and as Sandra says in the interview, when you enter the Ealing Half Marathon you are not just paying for a race place. You can connect with the race team and sign up for the September 26th event on the links below. Instagram Twitter Website...
May 11, 2021•30 min•Ep. 35
Tom is a Race Director and owner of the Richmond Running Festival. Tom and his team were the organisers of the Olympic trials at Kew Gardens. Their upcoming events include May 15th Air 10 & May 16th Kew Gardens 10k. We discuss: The Olympic Trials. Current challenges for Race Directors and Events. The future of running events. You can get a £10 discount for the Kew Gardens 10K event on May 16th using code UKRUNCHAT10 (all capitals). Sign up here https://www.richmondrunfest.co.uk/events/may-ke...
Apr 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 34
Damians new book “In It for the Long Run” is due out on the 6th of May and is his story of his Pennine Way record attempt in July 2020. You can connect with Damian on Instagram, @ultra_damo
Apr 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 33
In this episode we speak with ultra runner Paul Giblin. Paul is part of the professional Compressport team, he has medalled at world level with Great Britain on road and in the mountains. His list of successes is long and he has competed in races such as the Western States 100 and the Barkley Marathons. You can connect with Paul on: Instagram Twitter Pyllonultra.com...
Apr 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 32
