Sean & Cal speak to two Belle Vue runners. Annie, an original female Belle Vue Runner with PBs of 21:58 for 5k, 45:48 for 10k, 1:40:55 for half, 3:52:21 for marathon. Ben, a male V45 with PBs for 30:43 for 5k, 1hr 13min for 10k. Annie & ben tell us how they got into running, how Belle Vue Racers have helped them when running and when injured. Ben talks to us about his first parkrun experience and how he needed to do another to get the bug. He also tells us of the personal challenges he has faced, and how he has overcome them showing how strong he is. Ben details his recovery needed his heart rate to be low and how he is now setting PBs going forward. Annie started running in 1989, with stories to tell she shares how people have inspired her, how much she enjoys running with people from Belle Vue if thats on the track or on the trail. Annie also talks about her experience of breaking her knee cap and how her recovery was slow but has taken it all in her stride taking on Manchester Half last year and now Manchester Marathon.

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Katie, Sean, Dave and Cal speak to a man with many accolades;

▪ a Gold Medallist in the 1500m at the 2022 World Championships,

▪ a Silver Medallist in the 800m at the 2022 European Championships,

▪ Bronze Medallist in the 1500m at the 2022 Commonwealth Games,

▪ British Senior Outdoor Champion in the 1500m.

▪ 800 metres: 1:43.65 (Brussels, 2022) – Scottish record,

▪ 1000 metres: 2:13.88 (Monaco, 2022) – Scottish record,

▪ Mile: 3:50.30 (Oslo, 2022) – Scottish record,

▪ 3000 metres indoor: 7:37.81 (New York City, 2022),

▪ 5k road: 13:52 (Leicester, 2024).

Despite recent injury setbacks, including a calf injury that jeopardised his participation in the Paris Olympics, Jake Wightman remains a prominent figure in middle-distance running, known for his resilience and competitive spirit. Jake talks to the team about how he got into running, how much of an influence his parents were then as well as now, how competitive he is (including a funny story about his brother), and what it was like growing up running a such a high level. Jake also discusses how being a professional athlete does have its downsides and how he was able to compromise with his social life in University in Loughborough. While he was at university, Jake tells of how his dad coached him from afar but also how he was able to include himself in other coaches session at Loughborough. We couldn't get Jake on without talking about his most successful year to date, 2022! He tells us how he prepared for the world championships, and talks us through that iconic race. Moving to Manchester, he lets us know why Manchester was his city of choice as well as the recent news of him and his dad parting ways from a coach / athlete relationship. Jake then tells us who his new coach is...

We couldn't allow Jake to come on and not tell us about what food he celebrates with but also what his diet looks like in training and on the week leading up to a big race. Jake gives us his goals for this year and beyond, but also lets us know what he will do when he hangs up his spikes.

The team review the last 4 and a half years of recording Local Runners Podcast. With it only being a week since we last recorded Sean tells us about his big marathon session but also about his reflection of how Wilmslow went, Katie talks about planning her taper, Cal is focusing on 5k sessions, and Dave tells us about his ankle injury but he still nailed the Northern Road Relays for his club.

This episode is collaboration with Kat’s Kitchen. Kat’s Kitchen is helping us celebrate our 100th episode Based in Dane Bank, Denton. Kat has been baking all her life, starting off in the kitchen with her mum as a child and has been trading as a business for nearly 7 years now. Kat makes cakes for all of life’s landmark occasions, but specialises in Wedding Cakes, making all her own sugar flowers to decorate the cakes.

Dave, Cal and Katie speak to a Chorlton Runner who is a mum of 2, and a journalist for ITV. Amy has PB’s of 5K-17:54, 10K-37:06, HM-83:54, Marathon 3:02:22. She speaks about how she got into running at a young age, then other activities took priority in her teenage years where running took a back seat. Amy then tells the team about how she got back into running and how you shouldn't rush back. Dave even remembered that Amy interviewed him when the Manchester marathon was deemed too short, Amy didnt remember at first. Running for Chorlton, Amy tells us about how great the club are and how they help her with such a busy work and personal life. She gives advice on what classes she did while after giving birth along with taking credit for someones booming Mummy Baby Crossfit. Marathons might not be for everyone, same with cross country, Amy tells us her love for XC, Parkrun and the famous Welsh Castles.

The team give race reviews on Podium 5k in Leicester, Wilmslow half and 10k, as well as Pulford 10k, all providing some serious times! Sean wasnt here this week but he met up with Josh and Jake from FlyCarb to discuss the product BiCarrb and how it works. The team also give their review on the product.

Flycarb are the company who bring you BiCarrb. BiCarrb is an innovative and affordable supplement that harnesses the lactate-buffering power of bicarbonate of soda to help athletes push their limits. BiCarrb provides all the performance benefits of bicarb without any of the side effects. Designed by local runners, for athletes of all abilities.