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Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 85 Guided runningTune into find out how Laura got on guide running at a parkrun and how Matty got on running round in circles on the town moor half!
2024-02-1056 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 84 Cross Country Christmas 2023We're back and we've missed you all! This time we are joined by Kelly Enderwick, our ladies cross country captain for an update on the current season, fixtures to come and general catch up. There's plenty of good humoured bants (I think) as we share our love for the sport and club.
2023-12-2252 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 83 Kielder Marathon 2023We're back with not one, not two but three guests all fresh from Kielder marathon triumphs! Join us as we chat with Dawn, Emily and Amelia and find out how they got on. We also re-cap on cross country, parkrun championship and the coastal run. Thanks for listening and we'll see you again soon.
2023-10-1248 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 82 - Kiwi adventureThis time we're chatting with club pals Lauren and David as they tell us about how they upped sticks last year with just 2 suitcases between them and moved to Auckland, New Zealand.
They do parkruns and triathlon a bit differently over there, and I think that's saying things mildly so tune in to find out a bit more of their life and adventure in New Zealand.
2023-07-1149 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 81 - The Craic at the BackJoin us once again as we are in conversation with Helen O'Neil and Dawn Roxburgh discussing the latest race results and just why the Craic at the Back is so important to our club. Don't forget to subscribe to get automatic notifications of future episodes. Thanks for listening and see you next time.
2023-06-141h 04Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 80 Relays, Ultras and treadmillsJoin us to find out what everyone has been up to over the last couple of months. We have news of the recent relays, some incredible ultra and marathon running by our members, parkrun and if you haven't tried running on a treadmill, well we have a very non-scientific report on what it's like!
2023-04-1247 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 79 - And the winner is...We're back for our first episode of 2023 - can't believe it's March already! Well, there's been plenty going on so far so tune in and listen to what everyone has been up to. We've got Brass Monkey results, cross country update, club champs, parkrun take over and lots more besides. We say a big thank you to our fantastic triathlon team who picked up 3 awards at British Triathlons' equivalent to the Oscars.
2023-02-2853 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 78 Promises PromisesJoin us as we recap on what's been going on in the last couple of months. We have a roundup of the latest cross country and local races with some cracking performances, news from our GBR athletes and catch up with some broken promises we aim to put right!
2022-12-1553 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 77 Anne-Marie ShieldWe're back with more club chat, and this time we're joined by Anne-Marie who brings us up to speed with what she's been up to at the Steelman and GNR22. Lots of race news with roundups and shout outs from Amsterdam, Keilder, Great North Run and many more. Thanks for listening and see you next time!
2022-10-191h 06Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 76 Andrea Simmons Full throttle!We're back and this time we manage to tie Andrea Simmons down for a few minutes as she pops in to chat about her energetic rise through the club. When she isn't running, swimming or cycling she's helping out with club kit making sure we all look smart when we're out and about. We have a few shout outs and recap briefly on what the committee have been up to aswell.
2022-08-3151 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 75 Races, Races, RacesHi folks, we're back with packed show!
For those who missed the AGM, we bring you the highlights (yes, there were some!!). And as our Go-Tri season comes to a close, we celebrate our success and don our swimming caps to thank those in the club who made it possible. You have all been busy racing so if that includes you, sit up and pay attention and listen for your shout-out! With a dose of dry humour as we go along, we hope you enjoy catching up.
See you next time!
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Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 74 Go Tri 2022 with Mick MeaneyAfter the recent successful Go Tri, our first since 2019, we chat with event organiser and GBR athlete Mick Meaney about what it took to put the event on, what it means to him and the fun to be had getting involved in club activities. Our members have been busy out and about running, swimming and cycling and we take a minute to give as many as possible a well deserved shout out amongst what we hope is our usual good humoured banter that's worth listening to! See you next time!!
2022-05-2547 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 73 Breaking barriersIn this episode we hear from Laura as she hits yet another milestone, breaking the sound barrier to record a new parkrun PB! There are round ups from a flurry of recent races and we look ahead to what's coming up.
2022-04-1238 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 72 Cross Country champsWe're back and this time what more is there to talk about when we met on International Women's day than the news of our ladies winning promotion to Division 2 in the Harrier League? Well, quite a lot more actually as we have recap the Hetton Lyons Relays and Deugar races. We finish with tales of running in New York and Naples and look forward to the season ahead. Thanks for listening!
2022-03-1143 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 71 Joanne Lucking - The ultra Ultra Runner's ultra runner!Joanne Lucking pops in to chat about her love of ultra running. Since taking up long distance running in 2019 she has tackled some seriously long events that really are remarkable. When we sat down to chat none of us had any idea just how much she has accomplished in a couple of years. From 1 day events, virtual, multi-day and even some volunteering at major ultra events, Joanne really is on another level completely. Running, run-walking, 35miles to 268 miles - it doesn't matter - at these distances it's all about getting the job job. Have you got what it takes...
2022-02-0151 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 70 Brass Monkey nutsJoin us once again for more idle running chat. We cover Cross Country heroics, Brass Monkeying in York, and a Parkrun takeover. Wow, what a start to the New Year it has been already! We look ahead to what's to come and contemplate our own goals for 2022.
2022-01-1939 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 69 End of Year Review 2021Hello friends and welcome to our end of year chat in The Blackbird. We hear from some of our members as we look back on 2021. We recap on the Saltwell 10K and Club Championship results and we look ahead to what 2022 might bring.
Thanks for listening and we look forward to hearing all about your accomplishments next year.
2021-12-2929 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 68 - John McGargill, Barcelona Ironman 2021Join us again for another episode as we catch up on some local results and all things cross country, including voice clips from some very excited runners at the Druridge Bay meet. Then we catch up with John McGargill as he describes completing his Ironman quest. It's been a long road and some years in the doing, but his tale of perseverance and determination is there for us all to admire.
2021-11-081h 11Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 67 Race roundupJoin us for another episode as we reflect on the achievements of our globe trotting athletes. From Jesmond Dene parkrun to Wrekenton Cross Country, London and Keilder half and full marathons to the amazing Ironmen and Ironwoman in Barcelona. There is a discipline and distance here to inspire us all.
2021-10-0750 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 66 Great North Run 40 2021 round upHi folks. Tune in for a round up and shout outs for the GNR 40 event results, chat and banter. We cover off some amazing ultra running and triathlon achievements to hopefully get you motivated to get out there and keep active. We look ahead to the new cross country season as it kicks off this weekend at Wrekenton. Enjoy this one and we'll see you next time!
2021-09-2252 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 65 - Ann-Marie - TriathleteJoin us as we chat with Ann-Marie on her growing confidence in triathlon and the recent performances by our athletes. Modest as always, there is plenty of time to talk about her first place (with Laura and Kirsten) in the women's relay at The Lakesman too! Matty rounds things off with some recent race results and a recap on the the great evening we all had at the club handicap.
2021-08-0656 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 64 - Hardmoor Ultra 2021Want to know what it takes to run 110 miles on the North Yorkshire Moors? Tune in to find out as we talk with Arran Stephenson as he recounts this year's Hardmoor Ultra 2021. What drives someone to run that distance, how do you keep going for over 31 hours without sleep, through the dark hours and in to the morning? It was an epic run, Arrans first 110 and whilst I'm sure it won't be his last, have you got what it takes?
2021-06-1952 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 63 - Susan and Balu DoraniIt's great to be back safely in The Badger, this time we're with Susan and Balu Dorani who popped in for a drink and a chat. We hear their tale as they have gradually got in to running and now cycling since joining the club. We couldn't let them go without spilling the beans on daughter and club Chair Abby so tune in to find out how she went all out to win that bar of Toblerone at school! We catch up on a few race results look ahead to some upcoming races too.
2021-05-3152 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 62 - Race against timeCould you run 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours? Want to know what it takes? Club runner Paul ONeil has done just that and now you can find out and hear how he did it. Will you be inspired to create you own distance or time based challenge and get a little something extra out of your running? First up though is club Chair Abby Dorani with important news about the resumption of club sessions (hooray!!).
Thanks for listening & see you next time.
2021-04-0355 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 61 Gear reviewThis time David Levison joins us for a review of some of the latest gear. David shares is knowledge and experience when it comes to all things turbo trainers, and we hear reviews from some club members as well. We round up with some fun reviews of the latest innovative gear from our friends at lessKMS too where everything might not be quite as it seems!
2021-03-071h 02Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 60 Lent Bingo 2021Join us this time as Grace Holt pops in for a chat to talk about her Lent Bingo Challenge and the Grace House Charity. This challenge is just what I am sure we all need to keep us motivated in these weird times so it's not too late to get involved. We also hear about the work of the Grace House Charity too. Thanks for listening!
2021-02-1634 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 59 Tina Kelly - busy mum, triathlete and coach!Join us for our first episode of 2021 as Tina Kelly pops in for a chat. We learn how her involvement in lots of sports at an early age led her to developing skills in leadership and aswell as keeping fit. Listen in to how she trained for her first Ironman, contributes to the club's triathlon programmes and to how she is now combining all these experiences in her new venture - YourBrilliantSelf holistic mind and body coaching. Follow her here to find out more: www.yourbrilliantself.co.uk.
2021-01-301h 00Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 58 Happy New Year!Hi folks.
Well, we made it through 2020 and for many its 'good riddance', but we can't say goodbye without hearing from our members and getting some of their thoughts on the year and how much running and the club means to them. We recap on the other stories we've heard this year's episodes and close with news of the Christmas 5k 2020.
See you in 2021!
2020-12-3155 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 57 - Triathlon special with Elaine StroudJoin us for more tri talk with club tri co-ordinator Elaine Stroud as she describes how she got in to triathlon. Elaine has worked tirelessly since joining the committee building the tri activities and this has paid off as the club scooped 2 very prestigious awards - regional and England tri club of the year 2020. It's an inspiring story and offers encouragement to all of us to have a go.
2020-12-0652 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 56 - The Sarah Levison StoryWhilst running is the activity that binds us all together, it's also for many of us so much more than that. The effect of running is not just better fitness, it can be transformational and take you on a journey you didn't think was possible for you. In this episode we hear from Sarah Levison as she describes how she went from being a slouch couch potato to tri-athlete and coach in just a few years. It's an uplifting and personal journey which might just resonate with you too.
2020-11-1443 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 55 - Sarah GibsonJoin us for a chat with Sarah Gibson as she talks about how she got in to running, the importance of running form and running with a buggy!
2020-10-3153 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 54 Peter McCowieJoin us this time as Peter McCowie drops in for a chat and tells us his story of how, after some straight talking from his doctor, he changed his ways and got in to running. Hear who John McGargill votes the greatest runner of all time, and Victoria Grace expresses her thoughts on what's great about running. We even have some race results too - both real and virtual! Thanks for listening!
2020-10-0341 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 53 - Callum Ward unpluggedSomething a little different this time as we get to know Ponteland Runners' very own Piano Man, Callum Ward. Listen in to this one as we explore the relationship between Callum's two passions in life - music and running. It was a real pleasure to chat with Callum and make sure you had over to YouTube and just search for 'cwardmusic' to see and hear Callum performing with his uni pals (and his brother Finlay) at his very best.
2020-09-0444 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 52 Runners against rubbishThis time we talk rubbish, or rather we talk about rubbish with Stuart Walker who founded a small charity to help encourage us runners to change our attitudes slightly and pick up litter from time to time when we're out on our run. To find out more and join the fight here. Thanks for listening and see you next time.
2020-08-2939 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 51 Alcohol Free beer and training!This time Heidi Finlay joins us for an update on her marathon training and how she's trying to lead a healthier lifestyle drinking alcohol free beer. As we're back in The Badger she gets us to try a few too and we give our verdicts. There's plenty of running talk as we bring you up to speed with our club sessions and we look beyond Amsterdam to some other smaller events coming up you might consider.
2020-08-2137 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 50 Greener MilesJoin us this time as Laura meets up with Mark Marchant from Greener Miles and our very own Nicola Balfour as they talk about environmentally friendly running, virtual racing and what the new normal races might look like.
2020-08-1439 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 49 Racing Back to the FutureIf you're wondering how we might move from virtual races back to running for real, well this is for you. After a quick round up we're straight in to a recording this week with Mr Run Nation himself Richard Hunter. Well known in North East England running circles and the head of Run Nation events, Richard talks to us about the reality of moving his races to the virtual world due to Covid-19, and gives us a glimpse in to how real races might look in the future.
2020-07-2546 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 48 - Club update, virtual Blaydon and charity events.We're joined by club Chair Abby Dorani for a round up of what's been going on behind the scenes during lockdown, Laura takes us through the Virtual Blaydon Race results, and Matty updates us on Grace and Heidi’s charity runs.
2020-06-1840 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 47 - Virtual Racing!Nicola Balfour joins us for a chat about virtual racing and how the club was galvanised in to the Greener Miles virtual Team 24 hour challenge. We also have clips sent in by Abby and Ann Marie as they recollect their first, last, worst and best races. Send yours in to podcast@pontelandrunners.org.uk, thanks for listening.
2020-05-3138 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 46 First, Last, Worst & Best races EVER!There might not be any races on at the moment but we still have our memories of the races we have run that matter the most. Join us as we chat with club runners Victoria Grace and Heidi Finlay as we reminisce on our first, last, worst and best races of all time! What shines through all the stories is our pure love of running, from our first to our last race, from our worst (if there is such a thing really) to our best!
2020-05-081h 04Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 45 Run with Ponteland RunnersMove move over Coach Bennett (well, just this once anyway) and take us with you on your next run! It's tough running on your own sometimes, so after a quick warm up we'll distract you as we chat with Esme and Arran Stephenson. Get set and get going with plenty of light hearted banter, running talk, film reviews and plenty of bad jokes. Arran takes us back to how he met Esme and they play a quick game of Mr & Mrs (take a guess who wins). Prepare to be blown away as Arran plays us out with his new...
2020-04-1849 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 44 Phill Bell - sports physiologistWe're back, and this time you get a chance to meet one of our newer members, sports physiologist Phill Bell. He takes us in to the world of sports physiology and how he has worked with some of the world's top athletes. He shares some top training and recovery tips and answers the big question on everyone's mind at the moment - do compression tights really work?
2020-04-1150 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 43 Nike Run Club with Paul O'NeilThis time we're joined by Paul O'Neil who popped in, via Facebook messenger, for a chat. Find out how we've been occupying ourselves during the second week of lock down, we run through what must be the shortest race recap in history before Paul describes what it's like working for Nike. He gives us some great tips on how to run with the Nike Run Club app and picks out his favourites guided runs.
2020-04-0446 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 42 Keep calm and carry on!!You're gonna have to try harder than setting off a global virus to keep us of the air! Join us as we swap our regular spot at The Badger for our virtual studio. Club news and dodgy banter is followed by Rob Charlton giving his account of the Run Northumberland Half Marathon.
2020-03-2042 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 41 - Ponteland Runners take on the world !Join us for more club news and banter and hear how a couple of our members are representing GBR in European and World championships.
2020-03-051h 23Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 40 - Pub food chatJoin us for something a bit different as we chat about diet, nutrition and running. We aren't experts (that will become obvious!) so it goes without saying that you should take the appropriate advice if you decide to make any changes to what you eat.
Oh, and has anyone seen Matty?
2020-02-151h 08Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 39 TrophygateJoin us once again for club news and race our regular round up. We do our best to unravel what happened after the club social and Trophy-gate and Laura reports back on her trip to the most northerly parkrun on the planet.
2020-02-0747 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 38 And the winner is....Yay, we're back! Join us in The Badger sitting by the fire talking about our great club and what's been happening over Christmas and New Year. We give well deserved shout outs to the winners of the various club awards for 2019 and look ahead to some upcoming races. Seriously, we just couldn't stop talking so take us on your long run, or on your daily commute or by your bedside as we lull you to sleep even (right Neil?). I'm not selling this episode very well but we hope you enjoy this one and we'll see you again soon!
2020-01-181h 04Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 37 End of year race round up and your 2019 highlightsJoin us as we recap on the Winter Club 5k handicap, Saltwell 10k and as we hear your hightlights of 2019.
And in true "it'll be alright on the night" fashion, there are a few outtakes and funny clips too so I hope you enjoy them!
Thanks for listening, have a great Christmas and we'll see you in 2020!
Paul, Laura and Matty
2019-12-2447 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 36 - Ann-Marie Shield, busy mum, runner and triathlete!Join us for race recaps and shout outs before we catch up with busy mum Ann-Marie Shield as she describes how, after having 2 children, she got back in to running parkruns, 10 milers, half marathons and even triathlons. Wow! And you thought you were busy!
2019-12-141h 07Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 35 Theo Fouri - the Geordie SpringbokThis time we met up with our very own Geordie Springbok and run leader Theo Fourie. Matty turns expert interviewer as Theo tells of his journey from South Africa to Ponteland Runners. We also talk about buses (Matty's in particular), next years race calendar and have a race round up.
2019-11-2247 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 34 - Kielder CaperJoin us this time for a race recap of this year's trip to Kielder. Whether you were running the full or half marathon, fun was pretty much the order of the day! Find out who was feeling top of the pops, who got all emotional and what our members thought of the race, the day and the driver of the bus that got you there! We give shout outs to others who have run too - from Chicago to Amsterdam, York, Hexham and back - we're running the world!
2019-11-0947 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 33 Berlin Marathon 2019We recap on a stunning start to the Cross Country season at Wrekenton before taking you all to Berlin to run on of the worlds' great marathons.
2019-10-1244 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 32 Great North Run 2019 - what a day!Join us once again for more off road conversation. This time we catch up on some great performances by all our club runners at the Great North Run and at the Matfen 10k. Finally we look ahead to our Berlin trip next weekend.
2019-09-2153 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEP 31 Club round up, GNR and the new cross country seasonJoin us on another episode as Laura goes AWOL, we round up recent results and we look ahead to the Great North Run. Matty talks about his love of cross country ahead of the new season and we finish with the third of our coaching tips from Mark, this time focusing on nutrition.Thanks for listening and see you next time!
2019-09-0741 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 30 Matty's round up & training tipsWe're back in time for the holiday weekend rounding up some phenomenal club performances in local 5k and 10k road races, the Steelman triathlon, the Mouth of the Tyne Aqualthon, and Copenhagen Ironman. Matty introduces us all to his unique approach to training, before Mark carpenter tells us all how it should really be done.
2019-08-2337 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 29 Hood to Coast - The mother of all relaysJoin us for another round of club news and results before we hear from Paul O'Neil on his recent trip to Holland where he took part in a 175 mile long distance relay. Part of the 'Hood to Coast' Race Series and billed as 'The Mother of All Relays', the European leg took a route from the Netherlands’ highest point to the turquoise waters of the North Sea. Not only did Paul do this on work time, he also met a couple of other runners you may have heard of by the name of Mo and Paula. Tough day eh Pa...
2019-08-0346 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 28 Coast 2 Coast 2019 - are you tough enough?Freddie once sang "get on your bikes and ride" and that's exactly what 18 Ponteland Runners decided to do in June 2019, swapping their trainers for tiny shoes clipped in to their pedals! How did it go? How many completed it and how steep were those hills anyway? Tune in and find out if you're tough enough to have a go next year!
2019-07-1137 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 27 Lakesman 2019Listen in folks to hear all about this year's Lakesman TriAthlon event held in Keswick in June 2019. Laura, Matty and Abby describe the action and we have special voice clips from some of our athletes who took park. It was a cracking event by all accounts topped off by Ponteland scooping a number of prizes which is just fantastic when you consider both the size and nature of the event. Well done to all who took part in the event and to those who went over for the weekend to support. Thanks to Nikki, Elliot and Tina for sending...
2019-07-1121 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 26 The Helen ONeil storyIn this episode Laura catches up with our very own club social secretary Helen O'Neil. Believe it or not, Helen only got in to running within the last few years and now it's a very big part of her, and her family's, life. Listen in to hear her story as she tells us how she got started, how she managed to keep running whilst pregnant, and how she juggles a busy home and working life with the need we all have, which is just to run!.
2019-06-2933 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 25 Catching upJoin us once again as we meet up in The Badger for a good old chin wag! Laura talks about the lasting impressions from her trip to Kenya, and Matty rounds up what's been a busy time in the racing calendar. We end with a look ahead to our Sprint Tri and the inaugural club Summer 5k Handicap which takes place at 7pm on Wednesday 26 June in place of the usual club session. We hope to see you ALL there and at the after race drinks & AGM at the social club!
2019-06-1247 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 24 Sprint Tri Ponteland 30.06.2019Don't miss this special episode where you can hear all the info you need about this year's Sprint Tri in Ponteland on 30 June 2019, one of the North East Senior Grand Prix events for 2019 put on by northeast club PontelandTri.
Now in our second year, our event is ideal for newcomers to the sport aswell as experienced triathletes and this year we're trying to do our bit for the environment and help a good cause along the way. What's not to like?!
The closing date is 9 June and places are selling fast! Last year sold out...
2019-05-2519 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 23 - Ally HoggIn the episode I talk with former Falcons favourite and Scotland rugby international Allister Hogg.
Ally joined us for a run session this week and then popped in to talk about his career and his plans to take on a few triathlons, marathon walks, half marathon runs and even the Cyclone. From playing for his school to signing his first professional contract, Ally has toured the world playing rugby for club and country. We get an insight into the world of professional sport and how sports science has influenced the game over his 16 year career. We also ge...
2019-05-0327 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 22 - Joining Ponteland Runners and the benefits of strength conditioning.I am joined by new member Nicola Balfour as she talks about joining the club and the improvements she has since made to her running. We are also joined by Nicola's strengthening and conditioning expert Teleri Hamilton who has worked with elite athletes and amateurs like us. She provides an overview of her career and how she helps runners stay fit, and she gives us 3 simple exercises we can all do to make us stronger. Matty and I round up the Good Friday relays and look ahead to the next few weeks.
2019-04-271h 07Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 21 - The Hardmoor Ultra 2019Matty and I round up the Manchester Marathon 2019 and Blyth 10k races and then we hear from our very own ultra runners - Arran Stephenson and Andy Hutchinson as they recount the Hardmoor Ultra in Cleveland. They ran, walked and crawled for an unimaginable 13 hours in horrendous conditions - all for a pizza ! I mean, haven't they heard you can get them delivered?! Anyway, well done guys and thanks for sharing your story, it really was an epic achievement !
2019-04-1359 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 20 Run Northumberland BIG 20 miler & Half marathon round upWe're back and this time Matty and I round up the Run Northumberland 20 miler and half marathon weekend in Ponteland, recapping on the Hardmoor 55 (50) ultra and some outstanding performances at the Rat Race Deerstalker 2019 amongst others. We look ahead to the Good Friday Relays and just have time for one of our infamous product reviews!
Email your comments & suggestions to podcast@pontelandrunners.org.uk.
Happy running everyone !
2019-03-2240 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 18 - Club round up and in conversation with Richard Hunter, Run NationWe're back! This time we round up the cross country season and look ahead to future Parkrun and Club Championship events before our main feature interview with Richard Hunter, the man behind Run Nation. His story takes him from Hexham to the USA and back to his beloved North East again where he set up Run Nation events in 2010. He's passionate about running events and now he's looking further afield with exciting new races and distances. It's a great North East success story that's entering a new chapter. Thanks as always to everyone who took part. Enjoy!
2019-03-051h 13Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp 19 News from wor Laura KipchoakeMatty and I catch up on the latest cross country shenanigans at Thornley Woods and we give a few well deserved shout outs to our great runners. Then we hear from Laura who shares her thoughts on her stint in Kenya so far, what running can mean to some of the local people there and we discuss the challenges she is facing delivering the projects she is managing and how we might be able to help.
2019-02-1848 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 17 Newcastle Parkrun 9th year anniversaryJoin me and a load of great parkrun runners, as we meet up after last Saturday's run to celebrate the 9th anniversary of Newcastle Parkrun. I ask runners "why parkrun?" and chat with event founders Angela and Ian Kirtley about how the toon parkrun got started, its success and how parkrun is spreading throughout the North East. Ably assisted again by Matty while Laura is away.Enjoy!
2019-02-0148 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 16 Club sessions and special guest Nick Settle, England Athletics,Join Matty and myself for another busy episode as he explains leading in the B and C sessions, we hear from Laura Kipchoake and I'm joined by Nick Settle from England Athletics for an insight in to the role of EA.
2019-02-0145 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 15 - Always an OlympianJoin us in conversation with Matty Bell as he explains what he gets up to in leader sessions, we give shout outs to our fantastic members, and look ahead to the upcoming relays and cross country races. Then we feature the last of our conversation with Ray Smedley as we discuss the breaking 2 project, women's running and look ahead to the next champions. Thanks Ray, it was a pleasure!
2019-01-1839 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 14 - Once an OlympianJoin us for part 2 of our conversation with Ray as we look at training and nutrition methods back in the 70's and today.
2019-01-0233 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 13 - The Christmas Handicap and the New York marathon.Join us as we give everyone who took part in the Christmas handicap a shoutout (and yes, we mean everyone!), then we take you to New York as Paul Doney brings his marathon experience to life with clips, chat and one of our infamous gear reviews. We finish with Matty reflecting on a job well done.
2018-12-2253 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp 12 - And the awards go to...Sue Heppell, Ponteland Tri !!Join us for more interesting chat this time on getting high (from Sunday's long run), we contemplate fell running, and we hear from our very own award winner Sue Heppell on her plans to turn Ponteland Tri in to a triathlon powerhouse!! We finish with another unique gear review, just in time for Christmas!
2018-12-1542 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp11 - Laura's trip to Kenya & Mark's tips on coaching!Join us as we talk about running in the rain and the perils of trying to get a run in when you're away from home with work. Laura talks about her trip to see the Kenyan's (and we don't mean Chris) and Mark shares his ideas on coaching. We end with our now famous reviews of 2 bits of kit you'll all want for Christmas! Thanks for listening and see you next time.
2018-12-011h 03Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp10 Ray Smedley - Once an Olympian always an Olympian!In a packed episode we round up club news, races, cross country and shout outs. Then join Laura and I as we pay a visit to fellow Ponteland Runner Ray Smedley who recounts his experiences competing at the Munich Olympic Games in '72 and the Commonwealth Games in '82. This is followed by a review of the latest running gear and triathlon news which is not to be missed!
2018-11-201h 01Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp9 - David Levison and the 'halo' effectIn this episode, Laura and I meet for coffee to talk about upcoming races, we give our first shout outs to our fantastic runners and review some of the latest running gear. Then David talks us through 'that' accident, his incredible recovery from a broken neck, and his plans for next year.
2018-11-0551 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp8 - Running talk with Paul O'NeilJoin Paul O'Neil, Elliot Ward and myself on a recovery run after last weekends long runs and half marathons. We run along the Derwent Valley followed by coffee and chat about Paul's outstanding year so far.
2018-10-2243 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp6 - Keilder running festHelen introduces us to our new club mascot, Mr Bear, as he completes his first half marathon and we hear from our runners who accompanied him along the way! Oh, and stay tuned for the outtakes!
2018-10-0913 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp5- Cross Country - Druridge Bay 2018Join in the chat and banter at todays Druridge Bay XC where Daniel gathers opinions on the course & cake and James talks about cows, muffins,catching and lapping!
2018-10-0811 min
Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp7 - IRONMAN Barcelona 2018 Part 2 - Job done!What a day! David's report tonight wraps up a fantastic effort from all the lads. It wasn't without incident though!
2018-10-0704 min
Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp4 - IRONMAN Barcelona 2018 - Race Day Part 1It's race day and the boys are off! Check out David's first report as the swim gets underway... good luck everyone!
2018-10-0715 min
Ponteland Runners Off RoadEp3 - IRONMAN Barcelona 2018 - SaturdayDavid catches up with all the athletes on a very windy beach on the last day of preparations before tomorrows race. Good luck lads!
2018-10-0606 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp2 - IRONMAN Barcelona 2018 - Friday night nervesDavid Levison brings us the latest news from Barclona as Team Ponteland arrive at their hotel and pre-race nerves are beginning to set in. Stay tuned all weekend for the latest news.
2018-10-0504 minPonteland Runners Off RoadEp1 - Long runs and the cross country cake-off.Paul & Laura go Off Road and spend the morning in conversation catching up on long runs, half marathon exploits and this weekend's cross country shenanigans. And just how good were the cakes anyway....
2018-09-3038 min