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 d…

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 revea…

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…

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 som…

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 …

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 differe…

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 d…

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 a…

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 …

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-loa…

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 eB…

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 …

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 - Wh…

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 th…

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 …

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…

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 ru…

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 eli…

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 de…

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 o…

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…

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 perform…

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 …

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 surger…

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 …

This episode of the UKRunChat podcast is in 2 parts. With the Pareto FM Shrewsbury half and metric half marathon coming up soon, we find out more about headline sponsors ParetoFM. First up, we chat to Andrew Hulbert - Vice Chair of Pareto FM - about the company's approach to the health and wellbeing of its employees, and why these kinds of initiati…

In this latest UKRunChat podcast Joe chats with Dawn Harris, a clinical and forensic psychologist. If you want to get better at prepping for a race or simply want to make your daily runs more effective, this episode is a must-listen! Listen to hear all about: Conquer the Mental Game - Learn how to overcome mental barriers and self-doubt, transformi…

In this episode Michelle chats with Adam who switched from Triathlon to Aquabike (swim/bike/done) and has gone on to represent GBR this year winning a bronze medal in the European Championships. Listen to hear Michelle &Adam chat about: Adam’s lead bike role at the Shrewsbury Half & Metric Half Marathon. His love of Triathlon, and how injury led hi…

Emma is long time community member, runner, triathlete and award winning blogger. Listen to hear Michelle and Emma chat all about: Emma's reasons for starting running How a running injury introduced Emma to the sport of triathlon Recovering from a cycling accident and getting back on her bike And more! Enjoy! Instagram @lipstick.and.trainers…

In this podcast episode Michelle chats with Darren Last. Darren is a long time community member and aspiring writer with a rather wonderfully named blog you can all take a look at called www.lastintherace.com Listen to hear Michelle and Darren chat about: - Darren's lifelong love of running - his motivation to run every day - his favourite race dis…

In this episode Michelle chats with Fin Fox. Fin is a long time member of the #ukrunchat community even taking part in the 2013 virtual challenge. Fin is a Personal Trainer and has recently completed her studies to become a Physiotherapist. Listen to hear Michelle and Fin chat about all things running, particularly how to get started if you are bra…

In this episode Michelle chats with Carl Davison. Carl is a member of the UKRunChat community who enjoys running for his mental wellbeing. Carl shares how he transformed from a non-sporty school kid to an avid runner, whose story began with jogging on a Wii Fit, eventually leading to an ultramarathon. Michelle and Carl chat about: - parkrun - favou…

Helen Ryvar is the current Guinness World Record holder for the most consecutive half marathons run by a female, with an incredible streak of 111 consecutive runs achieved back in 2021. But Helen didn't stop there. She is currently on her second streak, having completed around 800 consecutive half marathons, with an ambitious goal of reaching 1000.…

In this episode Michelle chats with Stefan Hacker. Stefan grew up in Germany and now lives in London. He's been running his whole life but has recently taken up ultra running, which has led to his latest adventure, a crossing of the northwest passage in the Arctic! Listen to hear about how ultra running is helping Stefan prepare for such a unique c…

Merili Freear began running in April 2020 during the first Covid-19 lockdown in England. Since then, she has run many thousands of miles, including two marathons and an ultra marathon. Through her experiences, Merili has learned that it’s possible to achieve things that may seem impossible at first glance, and she has written and self-published, a …

In this episode Michelle chats with Emily.Emily ran competitively as a teenager, but had a break due to injury and took up running again in her twenties. After many hospitalisations Emily was diagnosed with IBS is 2019, and in the podcast Michelle and Emily chat about the impact of this on her running and racing. Emily has ran five marathons and on…

Anna Dingley is the founder of the inaugural FT Nikkei UK Ekiden race which will take place on Monday 24th June. The race will follow an iconic, 76-mile route from Oxford to Windsor along the Thames Path. 19 teams of 10 runners will compete in the long-distance relay wearing the traditional tasuki sash instead of using a baton. Michelle chats with …

On Monday May 6th at the UK Milton Keynes marathon, British runner Steve Edwards achieved what many people have described as the ultimate multi marathon world record when he was crowned the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title holder for running 1000 official marathon races in the fastest average finish time. Listen to this episode to hear Michelle an…

In this episode Michelle chats with Steve Cram and Lisa McNally (Director of Public Health) about the upcoming Wythall & Hollywood Fun Run. Listen to hear: Steve's great advice for new runners, the importance of the running community, the physical and mental health benefits of running, participating in your first race, and an appeal to other local …

In this episode Michelle chats with Susie Chan. Susie is an Ultra Runner, Peleton Instructor and Author with her new book Trails & Tribulations having just been published on the 6th June. Since taking up running at the age of 35, Susie has completed the legendary Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, set the 12-hour treadmill…

In this episode Michelle chats with Andrew Hood. Andrew is an ultra runner and chats with Michelle all about: - Andy's love of ultra running. - Andy's diagnosis with, and recovery from, testicular cancer. - Andy's recent challenges, including the South West Coast Path, a tour of Mont Blanc, a 50km treadmill run in a shopping centre, and a 50km donu…

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 Instagram Follow Runna on instagram. …

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 di…

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 …

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 peo…

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/…

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 traini…

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 Instagram And on X: @RachelBukBy UKRunChat

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…