Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean talk to an Altrincham Runner. Darren has PBs of 5k 17.38 10k 36.05 Half 1:18:14. Darren starts by telling us why he started running at the age of 47 after thinking more about his health. He tells us of his hatred for Cross Country that started at school, and how he was good at 100/200m running. He recently moved to Altrincham AC after a long period at Winston and Darren tells us why he did this and what he felt the benefits will be. Darren is a keen pacer having paced over 100 events and he explains why its so good to pace and what makes a good pacer along with a rewarding experience he had when pacing. Darren found that during COVID he was doing his own speed training but got to a point where he would burn out, he then turned to a coach to help him on his journey and then pushed towards Masters England qualification. Darren talks more about the Masters and how to get involved along with his experiences. After decades in the care industry, Darren got a job at Run North West and says its his dream job, whats not to love about talking about running all day... everyday? He also nails the quick fire round...

The team give race reviews for Sale Sizzler 3, Alderley Park Trail, BLACK KNIGHT CHARGE, Results of local runners from Lakeland as well as a quick review of Mossley 10k because we forgot. Cal talks again about the elusive sub 17min 5k, Katie is being a good girl and doing as her coach tells her, Dave has a 50/50 review with good and bad (someone push some luck Daves way), and Sean tell us about how his coaching setup is making his watch happy.

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Katie, Dave, Sean and Cal speak with a Chorlton Runner who has PBs of 17:04 for 5k, 35:48 for 10k, 82:51 for half marathon and 2:58:49 for the marathon. Katherine tells us about starting running when she was 8 or 9 and how free it was, then when her dad couldnt keep up it was time for her sister to join in. After a very long time away from clubs, she joined Chorlton Runners in 2022 and found the love for competing but it came at a price where Katherine explains about her anxiety before races. The team also give their views on this and hope some advice can help. With Katherine being a PT, she is able to help runners with S&C along with some coahcing plans where she is hoping to become a certified running coach.

With race reviews from Sale Sizzler Race 2, Royton Trail, Altrincham Beer Mile and Wilmslow 10k, there was lots to shout about. Along with some big news of Tameside 5k coming back in September...

The team talk about their training updates with Dave getting some good fitness back hoping to be in the road relay team, Sean and Katie give big changes to their training with some outside help (although Katie has been naughty on week 1 via the influence of the beer mile), and Cal is hoping to get a good time at Sale Sizzler.

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Cal, Dave and Emma talk to a Sale Dragon Runner. Matt has PBs of 22:12 for 5k, 44.28 for 10k, 1:42 for half marathon and 3:43 for the marathon. He is a big fan of the pod and he also helped LRP Ambassador Emma in the Manchester Marathon this year. Matt talks about his start to running, and how having children influenced the choice to begin his fitness journey. Matt described running as "life changing" and he explains in detail on how he is able to reflect back on how running isnt just a hobby, running is part of who he is. Matt also tells us about his marathon journey and his love for the distance but mainly the love of the training, but given his injury woes, he reflects on if he is cut out for it. He lets people know about why they should search for light at the end of the tunnel and keep positive! With his injuries, Matt lets us know what he has tried to resolve the issues as well as what the issues are and how they occurred. He has a love for trainers and music, so he lets us know how this influences his running. Emma learns about Shoe-Tubers too... Emma also get to have a good chat with Matt to cover what happened in the Manchester Marathon and how they helped each other. Matt has been a big fan of the pod with lots of merch being purchased but his daughter is steeling his stuff.

Race review from Round the Ressers this episode. Emma gives us a training update as she steps in for Katie and Sean, Dave lets us know about how he has got some sessions in and feeling better, and Cal tells us how not to race a 1mile race.

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