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Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Eight : The Chamber of SecretsIt's Episode 8! Who knew we could keep up this ruse for so long? Well, we know one person who constantly reminds us about the statistical probability that we might not make it past Episode 10, so with that challenge accepted, we invited the man himself, John Bailey, down to tell us about his time at Marple Runners as Club Secretary, a role he held for the last 4.5 years until more important things in life got in the way, sharing some secrets of his time and maybe to share something about his collection of club memorabilia Objet d'art ...well that last bit d...2025-08-1055 min
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Seven : Carnival Race MagicIt's carnival season and in this episode of our podcast we bring you an expose on the Marple Runners Carnival Races:- the 10k Trail Race & Family Fun Run. As the current Run Director it's an event close to Neil's heart so we hear about how the idea for the event came about from Andy Lord and it's development by Richard who was Run Director of the first 6 events. There was no Marple Carnival itself this year but that didn't stop Marple Runners delivering an 8th annual event so Mark took our roving mic down to meet D...2025-07-0548 min
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Six : Gardening with RichardSo this last month has seen a major change at Marple Runners; our Chair of 5 years has decided enough is enough, and has stepped down so we thought, now he's got more time on his hands, we'd give him some air time to tell us about his running career, initially leading the Club into the challenges of lockdown, and subsequently how he's nurtured Marple Runners to who we are today …and clearly he's nothing better to do than get roasted by a pair of clowns....so here it is, Episode Six, Gardening with Richard.An...2025-05-191h 01
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Five : Meet the JeffersIt's Episode 5 of our Podcast so we invited along members of our Jeffing Group who have embraced, US Olympian, Jeff Galloway's run-walk training method. Well, with a foot in the door and a minor mutiny, Mel C (not that one) lead the chat with Jeffing Group Run Leader, Debbie C, and keen Jeffers, Cathie & Alistair, about how Jeffing has been beneficial to their running stories and an entry for anyone new to running, helping those returning from injury, or just because that's how they roll ...After this, you may never run for longer than 3 minutes ever again. (More information he...2025-04-161h 06
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Four : Return of the KingIn this episode of our Podcast we were thrilled to welcome along a very special guest, Andy Lord our Club President, who dropped in to tell us all about his running career and, importantly for us, how he started Marple Runners and then steered the club through it's formative years as its Chairman ...but who now secretly eeks out a living in a sports shoe shop like the Elvis of running.We're also joined by Eleanor with some runner celebrations and race roundup, Andy H bigging up his part making up some stuff about...2025-03-211h 18
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Three : No time for a Snickers (...it's Marathon Training.)In this our third episode of the Marple Runners Podcast we invited along our Coaching Officer, Simeon F-N to tell us about his running journey. Si is joined by Andy H, both UKA qualified CiRF running coaches to discuss marathon training plans, kit and nutrition, and then they bravely took questions from some Marple members who are deep in their preparation for Spring marathon events:- Cath B & Jenny D both hoping to run their first marathon under 5 hours at Manchester this April,- Susannah W prepping to take on Leeds and beat her previous 4...2025-02-201h 17
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode Two : Not the End of Year CelebrationIn our second podcast episode Neil & Mark went along to Marple Runners End of Year Celebration to speak to members and hear about their running highlights of 2024. Many of them refused to talk to us perhaps feeling uncomfortable about being interviewed outside a lavatory but after a few sherbets to loosen their tongues, we were bowled over by the response; amazing, funny, inspiring, and some a little tipsy, but every one part of our running community. And they know how to party! We're also joined by Eleanor with a runners roundup, Andy H with hi...2024-12-121h 13
Marple Runners PodcastEpisode One : The Marple MenaceWith such a diverse collection of running experience across our little club, we hear lots of entertaining & inspiring tales about races, training and social from our amazing members that really capture the essence of Marple Runners and Neil & I thought that capturing those stories for everyone to enjoy would be a great Idea. So after a few fun evenings and a bit of planning, but not much, we are proud to present the first episode of Marple Runners Podcast. So, with the Chairman's blessing, or was it the last rites, here we go...Our f...2024-11-221h 02
It's All Cobblers To MeBreezing Past BradfordWow wow wow! What a performance that was. It's not often that the Cobblers go to a stadium the size of Valley Parade and put on a display such as the one we witnessed on Saturday.Goals from Mitch Pinnock, Shaun McWilliams and Sam Sherring blew Mark Hughes' Bradford City away and, in truth, it should have been more.We discuss the performance of the year and launch our Christmas Fundraiser. Plus we hear from James Wiles as NTFC Women thrashed Bugbrooke in the County Cup. And there's laughs galore as Charles, once again, gets...2022-11-221h 03
It's All Cobblers To MeThe Preview Show: Bradford City v Northampton TownBradford City are next up for a Northampton Town side that are rejuvenated after their win at Gillingham.The match should have been the battle of the division’s top goal scorers, but Sam Hoskins’ last minute yellow card in Kent means he will miss the contest through suspension. That paves the way for Bradford frontman, Andy Cook to put on a show and try and catch our man.Joining us this week to preview the game that pits 4th vs 3rd is Tim Penfold from Bradford City website and podcast, Width of a Post.2022-11-1839 min
It's All Cobblers To MeThe Preview Show: Northampton Town v Bradford CityThe Preview Show from It's All Cobblers To Me looks ahead to the Cobblers game with Bradford City in League 2.Tim Penfold from Bradford's The Width of a Post podcast is our guest this week as Danny and Charles find out what's been happening to Bradford City over the last 10 years.With Mark Hughes taking over the reigns from Derek Adams at Valley Parade recently, we find out how Bradford fans feel about the appointment, how Hughes has changed the side's fortunes and what the future has in store for League Two's sleeping giant. 2022-04-0848 min