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SMD Running PodcastEpisode 31 - James Shipley (ATW)Episode 31 - James Shipley (ATW)Damo and Scott have a brief non-running catch up before a preview of the Colchester FNR 5k - both the Elite race and the Essex Champs contenders.This was the perfect time to then have a chat with Mr Events ATW himself, James Shipley who started ATW as a training plan company before taking the reigns on a local 5 mile race - a decision that set him on the path to establishing ATW as a running and triathlon event coordinator who now organise 170 events per year!2025-08-061h 20
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 30 - Gemma Kersey (Basildon AC)Episode 30 - Gemma KerseyWe had Gemma in the studio as a co-host and guest in September 2024 but we decided not to put the interview out at the time because we felt that we only scratched the surface in the limited time that we had back then.So finally we aligned our diaries and sat down to have a relaxed conversation about Gemma's life in running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-231h 41
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 29 - Callum Elson (Team Makou / The Distance Project)Episode 29 - The Distance ProjectIt's been a few weeks since our last episode but we are back with a bang.Sacrificing a proper results round-up, after a brief catch-up between Scott and Damo, we talked to footballer-come-lockdown-runner and subsequtnely World Championship Silver Medalist Callum Elson. Callum explains the purpose of The Distance Project, how and why he returned from the US as a middle-distance runner and shared our views on the current state of Athletics and whether Grand Slam Track is good for the sport. Hosted on Acast. See...2025-06-111h 47
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 28 - James Connor (Havering AC)Episode 28 - it's like waiting for a bus!We were keen to fit another Pod in before London so we could talk to James Connor about his target of setting a new marathon PB 14 years after running 2:18 at Frankfurt Marathon in 2011. Now 42, James explains that he's been all-in for this long training block which has included altitude tents, 20 mile PB's and swapping track for timed fartlek sessions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-04-252h 01
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 27 - Alex Gladley (VPTHAC & CATS)It's Episode 27 and this week we have vegan 2:19 marathoner Alex Gladley of Victoria Park and Tower Hamlets AC and Colchester and Tendring AC.After running his first marathon in 2018 whilst living in Canada, he quickly progressed and set his sights on some big goals. Achieving a club record for his home club in Canada with his 2:23 at CIM, winning the Edinburgh Marathon in 2023 and running sub 2:20 at Florence in November last year. Hear about Alex's journey in the marathon and what's next! Hosted on Acast. See acast...2025-04-211h 19
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 26 *Bonus Episode* - Michael Krajicek (www.Atreyu.com)Welcome back to SMD running and a bonus episode.After a brief (by our standards) catch up between Damo and Scott, we ask: who would be crazy enough to start a running shoes brand, just before Covid, in the boom of Nike’s dominance? Luckily for us and for episode 26, the answer was Michael Krajicek with Atreyu Running.www.atreyu.com | @atreyurunningIn the coming weeks, we have more great guests lined up as we look ahead to London Marathon and Damo and Scott will catch up on...2025-04-101h 41
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 25 - Andy Martin (Chelmsford Half Founder and Event Director)With the Chelmsford Half Marathon approaching on 2nd March, we asked race director Andy Martin what it takes to put on a big city running event. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-02-221h 26
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 24 - Jack Gray (Cambridge & Coleridge and Bi(Carr)b)Join us for episode 24 with GB runner and Bi(Carr)b joint founder Jack Gray.Jack is a real clubman of the running world; club captain of the mens and womens teams at Cambridge and Coleridge and multiple GB vests over road, XC and track (and top 20 London Marathon finisher in his only marathon!).We invited Jack onto the show to tell us his running story and to talk about the super-shoe of running supplements founded by him and his business partner Josh Carr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2025-02-071h 10
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 23 - Coach Dan ReeveIn Episode 23 we invited High Performance Coach Dan Reeve to talk to us about his numerous athletic endeavors. From Semi professional footballer, to Deca Ironman and World Strong man Finals, today Dan is a well verse and educated High Performance Coach, who helps bring out the best in athletes and coaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-241h 12
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 22 - Lizzie Wellsted (Colchester Harriers & Leeds Talent Hub)Welcome back!We kick off 2025, after the usual catch up, with one of Essex and GB's rising endurance stars Lizzie Wellsted of Colchester Harriers and Leeds Talent Hub.Lizzie spoke about her switch from Mountain Biking to Running, how she fuels her running on a vegan diet, and how discovering running has shaped her future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-01-181h 15
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 21 - Jared Ward (Saucony and USA)Some final and brief thoughts from Scott and Damo on 2024 before we delve into conversation with US Olympic Marathoner Jared Ward.Not only a great insight into what it's like to run a marathon in the Olympics against the legend Eliud Kipchoge, but an engaging and fascinating chat about Jared's approach to running, goals-setting and why he's currently living in Oxford, UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-12-221h 23
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 20 - David Chalfen (Highgate Harriers)Epidose 20 - Damo takes a month off running and Scott returns from Benidorm half without a hangover as we catch up on some local and international results. After the formalities we get into conversation with David Chalfen of Highgate Harriers about his time as a young runner sharing the track with David Bedford up to to his current role as Mens A Coach at Highgate Harriers and how this has inspired him to write a new anecdotal and experiential book titled "A few More Laps" - available to purchase by following this link: https://runcoach1to1.com/product/a-few-more-laps/...2024-12-051h 27
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 19 - Ben Felton (Ben Is Running)On Episode 19 we talked to one of the OG Running Content Creators Ben Felton aka Ben Is Running about his early days as a vlogger to current day with 114k subscribers on youtube. Ben talks about living in Sweden, traveling to Jamaica and other parts of the world and about balancing content with his desire to improve as a runner which has lead him to using a coach for the first time in his training block for Valencia Marathon on 1st December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-201h 27
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 18 - Jack Nixon (Cambridge & Coleridge AC)We catch up on the October Marathoners including a review of Damo's PB in Amsterdam before chatting to Jack Nixon of Cambridge & Coleridge AC on his remarkable journey from running a 3:40 Marathon in 2019 to 2:20 in 2024. Jack also talks about winning Lucerne Marathon just a week prior and dodgy hotel bookings! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-11-061h 31
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 17 - Pre Amsterdam chat with DamoQuick catch up with Damo a day before he runs the Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday 20th October. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-1929 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 16 - David Smale (City-of-Southend AC)After (another) short break, we are back with David Smale of City of Southend AC to talk about his 2:21 Marathon in Berlin.With just 2 weeks until Damo's Amsterdam marathon, how is training and taper going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-0657 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 15 - Catch Up and Guest Co-host Gemma KerseyQuick catch up with Scott and Damo as Damo heads into Great North Run Weekend and tries to explain his training philosophies to 2 co-hosts!We invited Gemma to the studio but sadly ran our of time so the interview will be picked up in a later epidose (now confirmed for Episode 30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-09-0635 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 14 - Robbie Britton (Ultra Runner and British 24hr Record Holder)Scott and Damo have their usual catch up and waffle about everything and nothing in particular before catching up with British 24hr Record Holder Robbie Britton from his training camp in Tignes, France. Robbie told about how he got into Ultra Running, his love for the 24 hour race, running ultra's in Alphafly's and tried to coax Damo into the world of 24 hour racing! All the best to Robbie in his upcoming Leadville 100! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-08-071h 14
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 13 - Hannah Irwin (GB & Northern Ireland)Scott and Damo chat about preparing for Damo's upcoming Amsterdam Marathon before we enjoy a lovely chat with one of Essex's finest Athletes - Hannah Irwin. We talk about her journey from schools and local athletics clubs (Braintree AC and now Cambridge and Coleridge AC) and how she has used the experience of recovering from 2 stress fractures to make a stronger and smarter athlete. Hannah also gave us an insight into her future plans for running! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-221h 37
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 12 - Rob Wilson (SOAR & Highgate Harriers)After a few weeks off we're back with a conversation with Rob Wilson. We talked to Rob on his his love for the National Cross Country Champs and the club running scene and about his role as Head of Marketing for SOAR.A big thanks to Rob and SOAR again for providing us with some vouchers to give as prizes for the @atwfnr 5k event on 9th August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-111h 16
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 11 - Hayley Hemmings (England Athletics)We catch up with some local and international races and Damo ticks the ton box for the first time.For our guest this week, we spoke to Hayley Hemmings on how she first got involded in running and coaching and her journey to her current role as National Manager Endurance (On Track) for England Athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-111h 39
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 10 - Pete Coates Marathon ReviewAfter some time out from weekly Podcasting, Scott and Damo catch up on some recent races and then talk about plans and goals for the summer, amongst other drivel.This weeks guest was Pete Coates, who we caught up with after his 2:27:07 in the London Marathon in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-311h 13
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 9 - Steve Sisson (Telos Running)Episode 9 - After an incredible London Marathon weekend which saw 2 british men in the top 4 and SMD club records and PB's galore, we speak to Steve Sisson of Telos Running about the magic of coaching, why the marathon always wins, and how to debrief after your marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-251h 27
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 8 - (Bonus Episode) London Marathon with Pete CoatesEpisode 8 - Ahead of this weeks' London Marathon, we bring you a bonus episode where we talk to Pete Coates of Braintree AC and SMD Running about his running journey so far, juggling his training around his work and family life, and his training preparation and goals for London Marathon this Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1947 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 7 - Lily Partridge (teameliterunning)Episode 7 - Lily Partridge joins Scott and Damo this week to talk about her breakthrough marathon in 2018 when she ran 2:29, subsequent injury struggles and return to form with 2:25 Olympic Qualifying Time at Valencia in December 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-171h 18
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 6 - Dean Williamson (CHAC & British Army)Episode 6 - Dean Williamson joins us this week to talk about running as a soldier in the British Army, how he went from struggling to break 16 minutes for 5k to running a 65:40 half marathon PB; and how he has adjusted his training for his debut marathon at London in 2 weeks time.You can follow Dean on Instagram at @running_dean_89 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-091h 09
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SMD Running PodcastEpisode 5 - Alex Elvy (TWI)Episode 5 - We talk with Performance Coach Alex Elvy of Train With Intent (TWI) about his journey from sprinting as a youngster to becoming a performance coach working with professional boxers and footballers, and how his training principles can be transferred and implemented into your running routine.If you would like to know more about Alex you can follow him on instagram @alexelvy_twi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-031h 05
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 4 - Jess Robson (walktalkwalk / runtalkrun)Episode 4 - Run Talk Run founder Jess Robson joins us this week to talk about the community she created that provides a space and place for people to talk and be vulnerable without judgement. If you would like to know more about Jess and Run Talk Run you can follow her on instagram @jessicamaryrobson and @runtalkrunWe also mention a support group for men local to Essex and you can find details here: @walkandtalk4men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2655 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 3 - Jake Smith (NN Running Team)Episode 3 - This week Scott and Damo talk to Jake about his running, his REDS struggles and future plans.(Apologies for some slight technical issues with Scott's mic) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-161h 10
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 2 - Hayley Lamkin (HL Coaching)Episode 2 - Our first guest to the Podcast is Essex based runner and coach Hayley Lamkin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-1232 min
SMD Running PodcastEpisode 1 - IntroductionEpisode 1 - Getting to know the SMD Running Podcast hosts, Scott and Damo and a brief race recap from the CM Half Marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-0648 min
Speaking the LawnStreaking the Lawn Podcast -11/18/21- The Specialest of Special Guests w/ Caroline DarneyTune in to Pierce and Zach this week as they welcome Caroline back on the pod for thoughts on the basketball team's rough start and the daunting challenges facing the Virginia football team. The crew run through the ups and downs through men's basketball's first three games - we know in general what's gone wrong, but what could we see Coach Bennett employee to fix these issues? What in the personnel of this team lends itself to immediate adjustments or possible improvements? They also discuss football's loss to Notre Dame, continue to fret about the defense, and how the road...2021-11-1848 min