Episode 25 – Russ Bestley Portsmouth Running Podcast

On this weeks show I got to speak with the Portsmouth running legend Russ Bestley. Russ’s running journey started back in 1975 and is filled with many really interesting stories and experiences. Russ competed at a very high level in race walking in his early days, and eventually through a series of moves, career changes and health challenges ended up in Portsmouth running with Pompey Joggers and taking part in many long ultra distance races, and still does to this day. Russ is a member of the 100 marathon club as well and has clocked up some great times at the marathon, half marathon and 10k – 10 mile distances too. We chatted about so much, including the Cardiac Athletes Support Network which he was involved in helping set up. This story is one that covers the importance of the support runners get from everyone around them, but not only crews and coaches, but family, friends and many others. Enjoy the show and as always, happy miles everyone! xx