Interviews

Find interviews from community members through to olympians and professionals involved in all aspects of running, triathlon and cycling here.

The Story Behind the London Landmarks Half Marathon with Lia

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In this episode of the UKRunChat podcast, Michelle speaks with Lia Fyles, the driving force behind the London Landmarks Half Marathon. What started as a...

El Camino Español – Aaron Sharples’ 1600km Challenge

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What does it take to run 1,600km in 28 days? In this week’s UKRunChat podcast episode, Michelle is joined by Aaron Sharples, who is taking...

Paul Tonkinson: Running Through Sand.

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This week on the UKRunChat Podcast, we’re joined by comedian, writer and runner Paul Tonkinson. Paul’s new book, Running Through Sand, follows his attempt to...
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7 Things Every Runner Can Learn from Lazarus Lake

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Mention the name Lazarus "Laz" Lake and most runners immediately think of the Barkley Marathons or the Backyard Ultra. His races have become legendary...
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Meet The Bale Man: running races with a 20kg hay bale

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At most running events you'll see people trying to make themselves as light as possible. Carbon shoes, lightweight vests and carefully planned nutrition are...
Woman in black club kit raises arms in triumph along the Mall, with Buckingham Palace and other runners visible in the background.

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...

The Alphabet Challenge with Andrea. Podcast Episode #73

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In this podcast episode Michelle speaks with UKRunChat community member Andrea who is embarking on an Alphabet Challenge. The challenge started by combining travelling with...

Strength & Conditioning Interview | Alex & James from Soar

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Our latest podcast interview with our Strength & Conditioning partners Soar is out now. Listen to this conversation with Alex and James as we discuss: James...
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11 tips to make your running event more sustainable

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Organizing a running event involves a myriad of considerations, and in today's world, sustainability should be at the forefront of event planning. We had...
A man stands in a sports stadium wearing a green Macmillan T-shirt, white cap with sunglasses pushed onto the peak. He is smiling and wearing a medal around his neck.

Flight Paths to Footpaths: meet Nigel, pilot & charity fundraiser

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Meet Nigel, an RAF pilot from Sleaford who has spent the last 8 years running and fundraising for Macmillan. The qualified pilot and flying...