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The Run4It PodcastThe Inner Workings of Footwear Innovation at Brooks, with Bryan BharkIn this episode, Finlay is joined by Bryan Bhark, Manager of Footwear Innovation & Development at Brooks. Based in Seattle at Brooks' global headquarters, Bryan is part of a knowledgeable and passionate cross-functional team, responsible for pursuing new knowledge and advancing Brooks' footwear creations - in line with customer (runner) needs, new discoveries and technological advancements.He provides a fascinating insight into the inner workings of product creation at Brooks - including how midsoles are created and developed, how a shoe is taken from concept to market, the evolution of DNA Tuned and the launch of...
2024-10-2253 min
The Run4It PodcastUnderstanding RED-S, with Pippa WoolvenIn this episode, Project RED-S Founder and former Team GB athlete, Pippa Woolven, shares her experience with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. Pippa describes how her downturn began during an athletics scholarship at Florida State University, where she bought into the belief system that "lighter is faster". While knowing instinctively something wasn't quite right, it took Pippa years to find out what and start on her road to recovery. Pippa later founded Project RED-S to raise awareness of the condition and increase prevention and support among athletes. Project RED-S aims to provide the resources and...
2024-10-0956 min
The Run4It PodcastJake Smith on Running Stronger After RED-SIn this episode, Finlay chats to professional runner for Nike and the NN Running Team, Jake Smith, about his rise in running and his challenges with Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Jake talks openly about his history with disordered eating and obsessive-compulsive-esque training, and the toll underfuelling and overtraining eventually took on his body - causing severe injury, illness and mental distress.Speaking to Finlay fresh off a standout stage win at the Welsh Castles Relay, Jake talks about what it’s taken to step back from the sport – recover, reset, re-evaluate – and come back stronger in pur...
2024-06-131h 09
The Run4It PodcastLessons from the Best, with Sweat Elite Founder Matt FoxIn this episode, Finlay sits down with Matt Fox, the Founder and Content Director of Sweat Elite, a sports media company that shares incredible insight into how the world’s best athletes train and prepare for competition, in order to inspire and motivate runners at every level.Matt has vast experience in middle distance and long distance running, having competed at an international level in the 800m and 1500m, and ran 9 marathons in times of 2:20 - 2:24.In this episode, Matt talks through the purpose and history of Sweat Elite. He shares some of the secrets of...
2024-05-211h 02
The Run4It PodcastDesigning Ronhill Footwear, with Harry BoltonIn this episode, Finlay is joined by Harry Bolton, the product designer behind Ronhill's first range of trail footwear.Based near Keswick in the Lake District, Harry lives and breathes off-road running with several major race wins to his name, including being crowned both English and British U23 Fell Running Champion in 2022. Combine his fell running prowess with his Sports Engineering credentials and it's easy to see why Harry is perfectly placed to design and test trail running footwear for renowned brand Ronhill.Harry explains how he got into running, where his passion for product...
2024-03-1253 min
The Run4It PodcastUnderstanding Pronation & Picking ShoesWhat is pronation? Are you an "overpronator" or an "underpronator"? How does it affect shoe choice?In this episode, Finlay and James try to answer common questions and dispel common misconceptions about foot pronation and biomechanics – looking at the importance of the gait analysis process in finding the right running shoes.Episode info starts at 09:56Key takeaways:Pronation is simply the rolling inwards movement of your foot when it strikes the ground, and your body's natural shock absorption mechanism. Pronation is a normal movement for runners and not something to be feared or...
2024-01-3059 min
Socially DemocraticEp.225: Run for It with Ed KrutschDunn Street founder and Community Organiser Stephen Donnelly was joined by National Director of Run For It, Ed Krutsch.Ed joins Socially Democratic to discuss his journey into politics and his work at Run For It, an independent, non-partisan political organisation working towards better policy outcomes for current and future generations of young people, and the key issues facing young Australians today.Support Run For It and work with young people as they shake up Australian politics. Volunteer today: https://run4it.org/volunteer T...
2024-01-181h 00
The Run4It PodcastMarathon Training SessionsWith autumn marathons fast approaching, Finlay and James talk through some key marathon training sessions to help build speed and endurance for the marathon, and prepare your body to be in prime shape come race day.Recent happenings covered first. Session info starts at 21:20. James’ favourite sessions:Marathon-pace intervals with moderate recovery. 5K-4K-3K-2K-1K with 5-3 min recoveries. 15K total work.4 x 2 mile-1 mile workout, alternating between 2 miles at 105% of marathon pace and 1 mile at 90%-95% of marathon pace. 12 miles total work.Renato Canova’s “Special Block”: 20K in the morning at 95%-98...
2023-09-2255 min
The Run4It PodcastHeart Rate Training: What You Need To KnowIn this episode Finlay is joined by former Podcast guest and Maybury Shop Manager, James Dunn, to shed light on training with heart rate, and help you decide whether it is right for you.Donning their sports scientist hats, they explain how heart rate can be used as a useful tool and measure in defining and differentiating runs by level of intensity (from easy to moderate to hard), to create a varied and well rounded training routine - conducive to better overall fitness and endurance.Key takeaways: In general, the lower zones are best f...
2023-08-041h 05
The Run4It PodcastThe Four Pillars of Running TrainingIn this episode, Finlay and Jack talk through four key components of running training:FrequencyConsistencyDurationIntensityExplaining how constructing your running training plan around these four pillars – week-to-week and month-to-month – will lend to aerobic development and improvement. In covering frequency and consistency, they touch on the importance of creating habits and routine by sticking to designated 'run days' as far as possible. In covering duration and intensity, they warn against the potential risks of a 'feast or famine' type approach, where massive weeks are followed by weeks of very little activity and the 'catch-up' mentality kicks in.
2023-07-0140 min
The Run4It PodcastSuper Shoes: Overcoming Imposter SyndromeIn this episode, Finlay and Jack talk super shoes and imposter syndrome – exploring the sense or perception runners often have that so-called "super shoes" are just for elite or fast runners, and putting forward reasons why that's not the case and how they can help everyone improve their running.Finlay runs through the features we expect with super shoes and exactly how they work to improve performance. Whilst Jack shares his experience of a recent 5k run in the Saucony Endorphin Elites. Whether you're after running shoes to make faster and harder running more sustainable, or...
2023-05-1940 min
The Run4It PodcastThe Science Behind TaperingWe’re back! In this episode, Finlay and new co-host Jack discuss the science behind tapering: what tapering is and why tapering is so important before race day. While (as you’ll hear) every taper is highly individual, it typically involves the gradual reduction in training load (both distance and intensity) in the final two to three weeks ahead of an event, such as a marathon. Finlay and Jack delve into why running and tapering are equally essential parts of a complete training cycle – covering the dos and don’ts of how to taper effectively, why rest...
2023-03-1751 min
The Run4It PodcastA Guide to Winter Running KitIn this episode Chris and Finlay run through the fundamentals of putting together your winter running wardrobe. Whether this is your first winter as a runner, or it's always a season that blights your progress, this episode will run through how to build you running wardrobe to withstand the wind, rain, and cold. To get in touch, email: the pod@run4it.com.
2022-12-021h 03The Run4It PodcastWhat is Heart Rate Variability and Will it Really Help my Running?Finlay wears his sports scientist hat in this episode while Chris grills him about heart rate variability (HRV) - the long-celebrated metric in sports science that measures the time variance between heartbeats to give an indication of stress and how prepared the body is to perform. The new Garmin Forerunners 255 and 955 both come with long-term HRV tracking functionality, meaning Garmin watches are now providing something recreational athletes previously needed a Whoop band and subscription to monitor. Fortunately, Finlay's been using a Whoop band for sometime, and recently upgraded his watch to the Forerunner 255, and has been using b...
2022-11-1857 min
The Run4It PodcastTrail Running, Everything You Need to Know to Get StartedTrail running can vary from well manicured gravel roads, all the way up to braving the elements across challenging skyline routes. In many ways, it's road running without the concrete, but steeper gradients and inconsistent terrains can make the physical and logistical demands of the trails completely different.In this episode Chris and Finlay discuss everything you need to know to get started in trail running, whether you're just looking to mix up your surroundings and break the monotony of pounding the same old pavements, or you have ambitions to take to the mountains and tackle monster...
2022-11-041h 16
The Run4It PodcastBack to the Big Island, Finlay's 2022 KonaThis week's episode is a first-hand recap of what it's like to qualify and compete at the IRONMAN World Championships in Hawaii from our own co-host Finlay McAndrew.Kona is a unique event in all sports. Thousands of triathletes pilgrimage to Hawaii in October every year, each and every one of them having earned their coveted spots as professionals or in their age-groups to compete on IRONMAN's main stage. Finlay last raced in his age-group at the world championships in 2016, but having only qualified a few months before, fell short of his own expectations. Having...
2022-10-211h 14
The Run4It PodcastExpert Edition: Dr Gert-Peter Brüggemann and Andre Kriwet from True MotionIn this episode Dr Gert-Peter Brüggemann and Andre Kriwet - two of True Motion's founders - join Chris and Finlay to talk about their challenge to the running shoe industry. In this episode you'll see just how deeply involved and influential Dr Brüggemann and Andre have been in the industry, get a real insight into how much work goes into developing and building new running shoes, and learn what they're doing differently to help runners now that they're running their own company. If you've laced up a premium pair of running shoes in the...
2022-09-301h 13
The Run4It PodcastWhich ON Running Shoe is Right for You, with James DunnIn this episode we're joined by James Dunn, a former Scottish Hill Running champ, and a 2:22 marathoner (among other distinctions). He's also a tech rep for ON running and is a long-time Run4It team member. James talks to Chris and Finlay about his storied running journey so far, including his recent switch from hills and mountains to the asphalt, and gives an introduction into the history and the principles behind ON Running shoes.This edition is chock-full of practical advice, fascinating insights, and earnest wisdom from a man who lives and breathes the sport o...
2022-09-161h 23
The Run4It PodcastReturning to Running After Long CovidIn this episode respiratory physio Andy Smith joins Chris and Finlay to talk about how to go about getting back to training after suffering from long Covid. As well as offering insights from his work as a respiratory physio, Andy also discusses his experience of getting back to training following a bout of long Covid at the start of the year. This is broad-strokes, practical advice for recreational athletes unsure of how to get back to training following prolonged bouts of Covid. To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com.
2022-09-021h 10
The Run4It PodcastThe Principles of Fuelling Long Distance RunningIn this episode Chris and Finlay do a deep dive into how to fuel for endurance sports, from the half marathon up to ultras. Taking on the correct nutrition to sustain long, arduous training runs and to allow the body to execute on race day is an area frequently neglected by everyday athletes, with it too often being relegated to an afterthought. This episode looks at the science behind why the body needs to take on extra carbohydrates and electrolytes during longer runs and races, and lays out the tools to put into practice an ef...
2022-08-191h 06
The Run4It PodcastThe Science Behind Zone 2 TrainingBase miles, easy running, long slow distance, zone 2... it's got a lot of names but they all refer to the low intensity work that should make up the bulk of any endurance athlete's training. In this episode, Chris and Finlay discuss the science behind why zone 2 training is important to long term improvement and how to effectively implement it, be that through perceived rate of exertion (RPE), heart rate (HR), pace curves, or power, and the reasons why most runners tend to get it wrong and end up training in the "grey zone" - too fast to b...
2022-07-291h 06
The Run4It PodcastExpert Edition: Inside Ethiopian Running Culture, with Michael CrawleyThe boys are joined by Dr Michael Crawley, author of the book Out of Thin Air: Running wisdom and magic from above the clouds in Ethiopia. (11:35 for main interview.)They discuss Michael's 15 months spent living and training with a group of elite athletes in Addis Ababa, studying the Ethiopian running culture, and observing what makes the country such a consistent superpower when it comes to producing world-beating long distance runners,Michael talks about chasing hyenas, getting up at 3am to run up hills, and toeing the line at the legendary Jan Meda cross country race...
2022-07-151h 11
The Run4It PodcastTraining in Iten, with Philip NeilsonIn this week's episode Philip Neilson from our Lothian Road shop checks in with the boys to talk about his recent training camp in Iten, Kenya. Boasting a sub-33 10K time and a low-15s 5K time pre-Iten, Philip's five-week trip was a key element in his quest to see how fast he could get the year after completing university. Seemingly on a whim, listen to this one to hear how the trip came about, how the approach to running in Kenya differs to in the UK, and ultimately, what can be gained from such an experience.
2022-07-011h 08
The Run4It PodcastAltra, with Andy NormanIn this week's episode Chris and Finlay are joined by Andy Norman, UK sales manager for American footwear brand, Altra - whose shoes are known for their unique foot-shaped toe boxes.Andy talks us through Altra's humble beginnings of doctoring shoes in a toaster oven to the rapidly expanding global footwear brand they've become. He also discusses the key points of difference Altra offer, as well as his own history with the brand, and how their shoes have improved his running.Less pertinently (but very interestingly), Chris and Finlay discuss the results of this year's...
2022-06-1755 min
The Run4It PodcastEdinburgh Marathon Festival Countdown Episode...With less than a week to go until the return of the Edinburgh Marathon, Chris and Finlay are talking tapering, final tweaks and preparations before race day, and some local knowledge on the route. Head over to the Run4It Journal to read our articles on tapering and our guide to finishing your first marathon. Have a great day, everyone. To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com.
2022-05-2426 min
The Run4It PodcastHeat Training for the Everyday Runner"You can't outperform your physiology." In other words, you could have hit your volume, hit your workouts, be running the fastest you've run in your life, but if it gets too hot and you've not adequately prepared your body, that marathon abroad could end up being a disaster.In this episode of the Run4It Podcast we're talking about heat training. Practical, accessible advice that every runner can use to help prepare themselves for upcoming races that might pose conditions hot enough to be a detriment to performance. Be that the Badwater 135, or your local half marathon...
2022-05-201h 20
Build Beyond Bricks - Western Sydney Community ForumVoting: 'Not Just For our Parents' with Sandy from Democracy MattersWestern Sydney Community Forum's Catherine Madziva with Sandy Killick from Democracy Matters discusses the civic participation of young people, democracy, and voting in light of the 2022 Federal election. Western Sydney Community Forum www.wscf.org.au info@wscf.org.au 02 9687 9669Sandy Killick Director and Lead Educator Democracy Matters sandy@democracymatters.com.au 0409 204 100Links Mentioned: -How to vote: https://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/How_to_vote/practice/- Run for It: https://run4it.org/- Youth Action...
2022-05-1928 min
The Run4It PodcastExpert Edition: Performance is Flavourless, with Joshua Rowe from MaurtenIn this episode, Chris and Finlay are joined by Joshua Rowe, a performance scientist with Maurten - the sports nutrition brand built on hydrogel technology who have fuelled every major marathon winner for the last few years.As well as talking about his groundbreaking research into the effectiveness of hydrogels in endurance sports, Josh explains how Maurten's hydrogel products differ from other gels and drink mixes on the market, and gives expert guidance on how to use them to effectively fuel your next marathon, whether you're trying to dip under the 4:30:00 mark or chasing that elusive Boston...
2022-05-061h 21
The Run4It PodcastRunning the Perfect 100km, with Jason KellyRun4It's Jason Kelly returns to catch Chris and Finlay up on his GB-qualifying performance at the Anglo Celtic Plate. Not only did Jason come 2nd out of one of the most competitive fields ever assembled at a British 100km Championships, he's also now the third fastest Scot of all time over the distance. Tune into this bonus episode of the Run4It Podcast to hear what it takes to execute a near perfect race when it matters most. Next stop, the World 100km Championships...To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.c...
2022-04-2959 min
The Run4It Podcast100 Marathons in 100 days, with Fay and EmmaFay and Emma of Match My Workout catch up with Chris and Finlay on day 61 of their attempt to run 100 marathons in 100 days - a Guinness world record attempt at the most consecutive marathons run by a female. That's 2620 miles in total, at just over 183 miles per week. No days off.The Aberdeenshire-based personal trainers started their challenge on February 19, and if successful, will complete their 100th marathon at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on May 29, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Motor Neurone Disease Association following the losses of Emma's mum and Faye's dad. This...
2022-04-221h 05
The Run4It PodcastKeeping it Simple, with Meryl CooperMeryl Cooper joins Chris and Finlay fresh off her fourth place finish at the Transgrancanaria 62K to talk recent form, her start in ultra running, and her approach to training. (Interview starts at 16:43.)Last year saw Meryl win the Lakeland Trails 100k in a course record, and post a top 10 finish at the ferociously competitive CCC. She balances her racing and training with her job as a teacher, and her business as a health and running coach. This interview is stacked with easy to utilise advice to improve your running around a busy schedule, and some great...
2022-04-011h 31
The Run4It PodcastTraining for Life, with Greg BennettChris and Finlay are joined by Greg Bennett, who among numerous titles, podiums and other accolades, was the number one-ranked triathlete in the world in 2002 and 2003. Greg talks about how he got started in triathlon, his illustrious and storied career, and how he's adjusted his mindset to go from being competitive on the world stage, to pursuing new projects and training for health. This is a deep dive into the makings of an athlete who won six World Cup titles, two ITU World Series titles, and qualified for two Olympic Games - chocked full of insights, anecdotes a...
2022-03-181h 41
The Run4It PodcastThe Track to Success, with Jenny SelmanFresh off an 800-metre PB which met both the World Indoor and Commonwealth Games standards, Jenny Selman joins Chris and Finlay to talk about her running journey so far. (Interview starts at 24:46.)This one is all about determination and persistence at the top end of middle distance running. In addition to working around numerous food allergies, Jenny had recurring injury struggles that contributed to a dip in form after a strong early start to her athletics career. But hard work and dedication have seen her kick off 2022 in the form of her life. This episode...
2022-03-041h 22
The Run4It PodcastHigh Fat, Low CarbIn Finlay's first episode as co-host, he's donning his sports scientist hat to discuss the high fat low carb approach to fuelling endurance sports - a topic he's studied and practiced over his years racing Ironman triathlon as well as coaching athletes. This episode sifts through some of the myths, misinformation and grey areas around fuelling for endurance sports, favouring a balanced, logical approach: the appropriate food to fuel the appropriate session. Finlay also talks about what got him into running - from golfing injuries, to spectating Ironman UK as a teenager, and going on to...
2022-02-181h 22
The Run4It PodcastTaps Aff, with Christopher CowleyPart two of our Montane Spine Race double feature - Chris and Jason are joined by Christopher Cowley, a highly accomplished ultra runner who made his Spine debut at this year's edition of the iconic race across the Pennine Way. With wins at the Hardmoors 160 and 200, Christopher came into the 2022 Spine Race with as much experience as you could possibly hope to have short of an actual completion or living on the Pennine Way itself. This episode is full of insights from a first-time finisher of the notorious 268-mile Winter gauntlet of a race. Christopher talks training, n...
2022-02-111h 16
The Run4It PodcastThe Sharp End of the Spine, with Debbie Martin-ConsaniIn the first of two episodes looking at the Spine Race, Chris and guest host Jason Kelly speak to Debbie Martin-Consani, who won this year's edition of the iconic 268-mile race across the Pennine Way on her second completion. This episode is stacked with insights from one of the most decorated and accomplished runners on the UK ultra scene, with a long list of podiums and formidable times dropped across well-tested trails both domestically and abroad. If you've ever looked at the 268-mile long slog stretching from the Peak District to Scotland and wondered what it...
2022-02-041h 22
The Run4It PodcastFit in 50, with Nick ButterEndurance athlete and adventurer Nick Butter joins the boys to talk about his big project for 2022 - the Fit in 50 Challenge. Nick is best known for being the first person to run a marathon in every single country on earth, but he felt that his diet, strength, power, and overall health could be better. This led him to devise the Fit in 50 - "the ultimate 50-week data driven fitness transformation." Nick talks about what led him to create the challenge, what he's learned so far (we join him in week three), his inspirational journey from working a...
2022-01-211h 12
The Run4It PodcastCaps in the RingChris and Will discuss their running plans and ambitions for 2022, informed by their learnings over the past 12 months.Chocked full of insights from another year of training, injuries, various other mishaps, and a few bright spots, with plenty of call-backs to some key lessons learned from last year's guests. To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com
2022-01-071h 05
The Run4It PodcastChristmas Special and Gear of the Year '21Chris and Will reflect on another year of running and give their thoughts on the best running gear they've gotten to use over the past 12 months. They talk road shoes, trail shoes, and the shoes they most wanted to try but didn't get round to, as well as kit, tech, and nutrition. The Run4It Podcast will return in the new year with an even bigger lineup of athlete stories, gear reviews, and industry insights, all washed down with the boys' trademark workaday banter. To get in touch email: thepod@run4it.com.
2021-12-201h 08
The Run4It PodcastReturning to Form, with Rob SinclairRob Sinclair joins the boys to talk about his return to winning ways at the Ultra Trail Costa Blanca 75K race and reflect on his storied running career so far. This episode is packed full of insights from one of the best mountain and ultra trail runners in the UK as he moves into a new phase of his career. Rob talks about the challenges of balancing the training of an elite performer with long working weeks of up to 80 hours, compared to the relative freedom he enjoyed in the build-up to UTCB from becoming self-employed.
2021-12-101h 01
The Run4It PodcastResetting Your Base, with Finlay McAndrewFinlay McAndrew returns to the podcast wearing his sports scientist and triathlon coach hats to talk about the science behind off season training for runners. This is a deep dive into the scientific, best-practice approach to training through the off season - better referred to as the general preparation phase. This episode has information aimed at runners of every level, but will be especially useful for any runner setting specific goals for themselves next year. Finlay illustrates ways to use the quieter periods following big races to an athlete's long-term improvement as a runner, and hi...
2021-11-261h 28
The Run4It PodcastWinter Training, Flicking the SwitchIn the first half of this week's episode, Chris and Will discuss various approaches the Run 4 It team take to keep themselves training during winter, from sticking on a pair of Arctic Talons and calling it business as usual, to significant mileage cuts supplemented by more visits to the gym and cross training. In the second half, they're joined by Flick McQueen (50:30) - our marketing and communications manager - to talk about winter training in more detail. Flick discusses her running background and evolution, as well as her varied approach to training through the colder months, which...
2021-11-121h 31The Run4It PodcastThe Long NightThis week Chris and Will talk about how to keep on running through winter. How to see, how to be seen, how to stay warm, how to stay dry, how to not fall over, and generally how to avoid being miserable. Read more about being safe at night here. Learn more about the importance of being prepared with the right kit on the hills here. To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com.
2021-10-291h 14The Run4It PodcastTurning the Page, with Mandy WilliamsChris and Will talk to Mandy Williams about mental health, running competitively on the track and up the sides of mountains in the masters category, photography, jumping out of aero planes, flying aero planes, and potentially, going into space. Mandy manages our Bridge of Allan store, and was diagnosed with Asperger's at the start of lockdown, having been an outlier at school and labelled for years as high energy. In this interview, Mandy talks about turning the page: striving to fly the flag for other people who think differently.To get in touch, email: thepod@r...
2021-10-151h 06
The Run4It PodcastSurviving the Dragon's Back, with Alan RiskChris sits down with Alan Risk, who reflects on his recent finish at this year's Dragon's Back Race. Billed as the world's toughest mountain race, the Dragon runs for 380-kilometres with over 17,000-metres of climbing split over six days. This year's event boasted an aggressive 76-per cent DNF rate. Cue a lively conversation chocked full of insights into finishing one of the hardest ultra marathons on the UK calendar. Alan talks nutrition, kit, and the alterations in psychology a race like this can have from day-to-day and checkpoint-to-checkpoint. Working as a captain on ships, Alan can...
2021-10-011h 27The Run4It PodcastGarmin: With You Every Step of the WayOver the last couple of months we've been putting some of the newer Garmin running watches through their paces, and on this week's episode we're getting our testers' verdicts...In the first interview (21:12), Chris speaks to Gayle Hoy, the Run 4 It merchandising manager, about her experience of upgrading from the Forerunner 235 to the Forerunner 245 Music - the highly capable, feature-rich mid-range watch that's going to cater for 99 per cent of all runners' needs (and then some).In the second interview (1:00:53), Chris gets Will's take on the new Garmin Enduro, that promises to be with you...
2021-09-171h 31The Run4It PodcastAll For the Vest, with Jason KellyJason Kelly returns to the podcast to reflect on his superb 100k debut at the Anglo Celtic Plate home countries international race, where he claimed the silver medal to give the Scottish men all three podium spots and win the team competition. In this episode Jason recounts what went right, what could have gone better, and gives an insight into the psychology of representing your country over such an extreme distance - both when it's going really well, and when it's seemingly all over...If you're interested in hearing about how Jason went from struggling...
2021-09-0351 minThe Run4It PodcastFast & Furious: The Fundamentals of Carbon-Plated Running ShoesRun4It's resident shoe guru Finlay McAndrew returns to the podcast to talk to Chris about all things carbon-plated: the history, the development, and the surprisingly long list of benefits this growing category of shoe can present to runners as they get fine-tuned through extensive research and development.
2021-08-201h 30The Run4It PodcastThings We Wish We'd Known Before We Started RunningChris and Will are joined by guest host Amy Byrne - assistant manager at our Glasgow City store. The trio talk on Team Run4It's answers to the question: "If you could travel back in time to when you first started running, what key lessons would you impart to your past self?"Cue a lively conversation packed full of advice - some learned at bitter costs - from the collective experience of all of Team Run4It, with something for everyone, no matter what stage of your running journey you're at. Less specifically, Will shares h...
2021-08-061h 28The Run4It PodcastFrom Commonwealth to Chamonix, with Robbie SimpsonChris and Will talk to Commonwealth Games medalist Robbie Simpson. Cue a lively discussion around his varied and storied running career so far across the marathon and mountain running, his recent foray into ultra-distance events as he prepares for the OCC in Chamonix, Adidas Terrex, and Hidden Peak Running - the coaching group he co-owns with Fraser Clyne. To get in touch, email thepod@run4it.com
2021-07-231h 22The Run4It PodcastAdventure in Uncertainty, with Ian StewartChris and Will speak to Ian Stewart, founder of Trail Running Scotland - a company offering various skills courses between off-road running and mountaineering, as well as a range of guided runs across Scotland.Cue a lively conversation about running a Bob Graham Round for a stag do, staying safe and running smart in the mountains, and Ian's monstrous "Cairngorm Parkrun" completion - a single continuous round of every Munro in the Cairngorms totaling over 400 kilometres in length and achieving over 20,000 metres of vertical gain. This is one to listen to if you're keen to get into...
2021-07-091h 23The Run4It PodcastLearning to Love It, with Jason KellyChris and Will talk to Jason Kelly as he prepares to represent Scotland for the first time at the Anglo-Celtic Plate 100K. Jason, who is also the assistant manager at our Aberdeen store, talks about his whole running journey, from struggling through 5Ks to get a little fitter, to finding himself on the podium at ultras and trail races - all paired with the boys' now internationally appreciated flair and repartee.To get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com.
2021-06-251h 16The Run4It PodcastThe Comeback, with Tom OwensChris and Will talk to Tom Owens about his remarkable and varied running career so far and preview his build up to UTMB. Cue a lively discussion on how he went from being a football goal keeper to a force in Scottish hill running, his origins in the now largely forgotten world of adventure racing, his long-term involvement with Salomon, and the races on his 2021 calendar.Packed with insights into handling injuries and set-backs - Tom talks about his current comeback from ankle surgery, and also gives a flavour of what people signed up for the Salomon...
2021-06-111h 15The Run4It PodcastRunning in Circles, with Gillian GordonChris and Will talk to Gillian Gordon about running on the track and strength and conditioning. Gillian manages our Inverness store, and has raced the 400m and 400m hurdles for over a decade, picking up three Scotland vests along the way - outside of her exploits on quarter-mile ovals she has a great interest in gym work, and has amassed a lot of practical knowledge on how to apply this to her running.Cue a lively conversation about Gillian's experiences growing up on the Scottish athletics circuit, the benefits of hitting the track for runners of all...
2021-05-281h 23
Female Athlete PodcastReturning to training after illness, recovering from Covid and tips for a healthy immune systemIn this episode we speak to Dr Rebecca Robinson about returning to training post illness. We particularly focus on the longer term impacts of contracting Covid and the implications on returning to play. We speak about how to best avoid illness through sleep and nutrition and giving the body the recovery and rest it needs after experiencing illness. We also chat about how best to prepare and tweak your training regime around the vaccine and ask whether exercise is good for the immune system and if so how much? *Disclaimer: Materials and content i...
2021-05-2138 minThe Run4It PodcastTalking Trail, with Romain BorgealChris and Will are joined by Romain Borgeal to talk all things trail shoes. Romain is the Assistant Manager at our Dundee store and the content writer for The Run4It Journal. He is also a passionate and experienced trail runner, with completions at races including the Ring of Steall and the West Highland Way Race. Cue a lively conversation on what got them into trail running, the perils of trying to run on the hills in a pair of racing flats against their current trail shoe line-ups, and Romain's upcoming personal project: his 'Door to Aviemore' ch...
2021-05-141h 23The Run4It PodcastRunning on Clouds, with Germain Grangier and Katie SchideChris and Will speak to trail running power couple Katie Schide and Germain Grangier. They discuss their varied training, their careers to date, and their epic 2020 adventure that combined running and climbing to cover 190 kilometres from Cervinia to Chamonix, including summits of monster mountains the Breithorn and Mont Blanc. Cue a conversation packed full of insights into the day-to-day lives of a couple of professional ultra trail runners, as well as their involvement in the development of ON Running's new Cloud Ultra shoe...Less pressingly, Will's fond memories of American breakfasts are smashed like old c...
2021-04-301h 11The Run4It PodcastAttack the Day, with Tom KitchinIn episode three of The Run4It Podcast, Chris and Will speak to Michelin-starred chef Tom Kitchin. On top of overseeing his various restaurants, writing successful books, making numerous TV appearances, and raising a young family, Tom finds the time to make running and keeping active a part of his day-to-day routine. Cue an illustrative conversation about the complementary relationship an active lifestyle can have with a punishingly busy schedule - all washed down with the usual delectable repartee. On a more self-indulgent note, Will expresses an earnest desire to not let his new found fame and n...
2021-04-1652 minThe Run4It PodcastThe "Lazy" Approach to Munro Bagging, with Donnie CampbellIn episode two of The Run4It Podcast Chris and Will speak to Salomon-sponsored ultra runner Donnie Campbell. They discuss the least time consuming way to bag every single Munro (and potentially get an FKT), the upcoming Wings for Life World Run event, and Donnie's indifference to Jelly Tots. Cue a conversation chocked full of applicable insights for runners of all abilities from one of Scotland's most accomplished trail runners. To get in touch, email thepod@run4it.com.
2021-04-021h 12The Run4It PodcastTools of the TradeIn episode one of The Run4It Podcast, Chris and Will speak to Run4It's resident shoe guru Finlay McAndrew. This is running shoes 101: a broad overview of how different shoes are designed to help runners get the most out of their training, the latest and greatest super foams and carbon plates, and the questions you should be asking when investing in a new pair - whether you've just picked up the sport or you're adding a new weapon to your arsenal. Cue clearly explained technical information washed down with the usual exemplary banter...To get in...
2021-03-191h 11The Run4It PodcastPilotWelcome to The Run4It Podcast. In the pilot, Chris and Will outline their plans and ambitions for the show, and discuss what got them into running and the races that inspired them to keep at it - cue a torrid Ironman Austria run through the finish line to an IV drip, and fond memories of a never-to-be-repeated cross-country performance from 21 years ago.
2021-03-1035 minFemale Athlete PodcastRecovery & Sleep: The science behind different strategies and why recovery is so important with Dr Shona HalsonIn this episode we speak about all things Recovery with a world leading expert in all aspects of sleep, recovery strategies and travel, Dr Shona Halson. Shona is an Associate Professor in the School of Behavioural and Health Sciences at the Australian Catholic University. Prior to this she was a senior physiologist at the Australian Institute of Sport for 15 years, working both as a researcher and an applied scientist. In the interview we cover why recovery is important and why the topic has only gained attention in the research world in recent years. We talk in...
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