Interviews

Find interviews from community members through to olympians and professionals involved in all aspects of running, triathlon and cycling here.
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Essential foot and shoe care tips for every runner

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For many runners, foot health only becomes a priority when problems arise. Endurance runners Simon Dent and Sophie Bennett are on a mission to...
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Michael Roderick: elevating to elite-level running

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Michael Roderick, a passionate runner from Swansea, South Wales, has been running for over two decades. While running wasn't always his main focus, in...
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Sally Green: from a 4:56 marathon to 3:08

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Sally Green is an endurance runner, who has worked her way from a 4:56 marathon in 2018, to a personal best of 3:08. We chat...
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Making races more inclusive for women – Sophie Power

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In the latest UKRunChat podcast episode, Sophie Power, founder of She RACES, shares her insights on how race organisers can create environments that encourage...

Running on empty: why restricting calories doesn’t work

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In our recent UKRunChat podcast interview with Sports Dietitian Renee McGregor, one topic stood out for many of our listeners: how harmful it can...
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“Women Don’t Buy Running Books”: why Ultra Women needed to be written

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When journalists and ultrarunners Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson began pitching their book Ultra Women, they encountered a disheartening obstacle. A publisher told them...
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Do you really need 1% incline on a treadmill?

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There’s a lot of outdated advice floating around about treadmills — and in our episode about treadmills, Joe Justice, treadmill expert at Wahoo Fitness...
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Endurance Tips from Ultra-Running Legend Susie Chan

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In a recent UKRunChat podcast, Susie Chan, an icon in the endurance running community, shares invaluable tips drawn from her experiences in some of...
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James Horman: the key to successful Masters running and coaching

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James Horman is a Masters athlete who balances his running around full-time teaching, family life, coaching and coach education. James' recent recent running highlights include: ...
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Achieving a London Marathon GFA – Rachel Miller

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We interviewed UKRunChat community member Rachel Miller about her experience of running marathons in her 40s. Rachel's marathon journey is a testament to the idea...