35 episodes

Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a new podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We will discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. The podcast launches on 9th October and we are really excited to get going and would love it if you want to join us.

We will share our ideas, thoughts and learning across the topics and some of our experiences from years of running on and off road from track races to ultra marathons! We will also reflect on how our running is going week by week as we work towards our own goals.

Running partners is about us talking about the sport we love and hopefully bringing some helpful insight that will be useful to you. If you love running, then make running partners a regular partner on your next run by subscribing and listening to our podcast every week!

You will be able to find us on Spotify, apple, google and anywhere else you get your podcasts! Each episode is totally free and we hope you listen, subscribe and enjoy! Each week will be inviting you to comment, leave us a review and email us any feedback to help us improve as we go! You can connect us anytime at runningpartners@outlook.com or find us at https://running-partners.captivate.fm

Running Partners Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope

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    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a new podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We will discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. The podcast launches on 9th October and we are really excited to get going and would love it if you want to join us.

We will share our ideas, thoughts and learning across the topics and some of our experiences from years of running on and off road from track races to ultra marathons! We will also reflect on how our running is going week by week as we work towards our own goals.

Running partners is about us talking about the sport we love and hopefully bringing some helpful insight that will be useful to you. If you love running, then make running partners a regular partner on your next run by subscribing and listening to our podcast every week!

You will be able to find us on Spotify, apple, google and anywhere else you get your podcasts! Each episode is totally free and we hope you listen, subscribe and enjoy! Each week will be inviting you to comment, leave us a review and email us any feedback to help us improve as we go! You can connect us anytime at runningpartners@outlook.com or find us at https://running-partners.captivate.fm

    Episode 32 John Taff Interview

    Episode 32 John Taff Interview

    This week we have a brilliant and fascinating interview with John Taff, who has created the Run Sheffield magazine. John talks about his passions in life, his running and why he created Run Sheffield. He also talks about some of the amazing people he has met through setting up the magazine including Luke Wilkinson who is soon to embark on the Lands End to John O'Groats run! Here is a great film about Luke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4agwp2v0Tc
    As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;
    email us at runningpartners@outlook.com
    Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  
    http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen
    Paul’s running coach website
    www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com
    Alis Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809
    Ali’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en
    Ali’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/
    Paul’s Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356
    Paul’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
    Paul’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312
    Our YouTube channel
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ
    Our website
    https://running-partners.captivate.fm/

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 31 Boston (UK) review and marathon lessons

    Episode 31 Boston (UK) review and marathon lessons

    his week we review the Boston marathon (UK - the real one)! We talk about how the race went and also the lessons we have learned from our marathon blocks, what worked, what didn't for the future! Paul has also featured in runners world this week talking about double day running, here is the link https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a769544/make-mine-a-double/   
    As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;
    email us at runningpartners@outlook.com
    Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  
    http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen
    Paul’s running coach website
    www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com
    Alis Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809
    Ali’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en
    Ali’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/
    Paul’s Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356
    Paul’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
    Paul’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312
    Our YouTube channel
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ
    Our website
    https://running-partners.captivate.fm/

    • 1 hr
    Episode 30 Post marathon chat with coach John Starrett

    Episode 30 Post marathon chat with coach John Starrett

    Today we have a fascinating interview with coach Stazza and cover all things post marathon. We talk about how to properly recover after a marathon and common pitfalls to avoid. We also talk about when you should be thinking about the next marathon. We then cover the goals that different paced runners might have for their next marathon. John covers loads of examples from the runners he coaches to highlight the conversation.   
    As always also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;
    email us at runningpartners@outlook.com
    Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  
    http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen
    Paul’s running coach website
    www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com
    Alis Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809
    Ali’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en
    Ali’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/
    Paul’s Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356
    Paul’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
    Paul’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312
    Our YouTube channel
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ
    Our website
    https://running-partners.captivate.fm/

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 29 Boston and London

    Episode 29 Boston and London

    This episode is all about two of the major marathons which have taken place in the last week, Boston and London. We have results, listener feedback, how the elite runners got on and much much more! We also have some runner feedback, lots of results and Alison's reflections on her marathon!
    We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;
    email us at runningpartners@outlook.com
    Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  
    http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen
    Paul’s running coach website
    www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com
    Alis Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809
    Ali’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en
    Ali’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/
    Paul’s Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356
    Paul’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
    Paul’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312
    Our YouTube channel
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ
    Our website
    https://running-partners.captivate.fm/

    • 57 min
    Quick update on the next episode

    Quick update on the next episode

    Just an update to let you know the next episode will be out a day later to cover all the action from London and also Boston!

    • 1 min
    Episode 28 Carb loading and Manchester Marathon

    Episode 28 Carb loading and Manchester Marathon

    For today we chat about the benefits (or not) o carb loading in the build up to a marathon. We talk about the evidence, whether it works or not and how many carbs you need. We are keen to hear your carb strategies and how it goes and we will be feeding back how our carb loading goes too! We also chat about the Manchester marathon and wish people well who are in Boston (US!).
    We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul, please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community;
    email us at runningpartners@outlook.com
    Share this link to friends and family so they can subscribe  
    http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listen
    Paul’s running coach website
    www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com
    Alis Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809
    Ali’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en
    Ali’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/
    Paul’s Strava
    http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356
    Paul’s Instagram
    http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==
    Paul’s Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312
    Our YouTube channel
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ
    Our website
    https://running-partners.captivate.fm/

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Amy saltfleet ,

A must listen for any runners

My weekly go to podcast! So relatable for me with lots of useful tips and advice

Ashy8695 ,

Great podcast

Look forward to listening each week thank you Paul & Ali

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