For the first episode of our new Conversations with the Coaches series, Jake sits down with RunThrough Coach @samgoodchild to talk about his journey through the sport.

From growing up running in Cornwall and earning an England vest, to experiencing the NCAA system in America and eventually finding his way into coaching, Sam shares the experiences that have shaped him as both an athlete and a coach.

They also dive into Sam's thoughts on strength training for runners, staying motivated when training gets tough, individualised coaching and why consistency beats chasing the perfect session.

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This week we have a bonus episode, in which we are collaborating with The RunThrough Trails Podcast to preview UTMB Week 2026 and break down the biggest races, contenders and storylines to watch in Chamonix.

We take a closer look at OCC, CCC and UTMB, discussing the stacked men’s and women’s fields, the athletes who could challenge for the podium, course changes and how conditions could shape each race.

From established favourites to potential surprises, Lewis shares his thoughts on who to watch and what could make the difference when racing gets underway. We also touch on TDS, MCC and YCC as we look ahead to one of the biggest weeks of the trail running calendar.

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Lewis is joined by new RunThrough Coach team member Jake Reynolds to discuss his journey into running, training at Loughborough, running technique, coaching and more.

If you’re looking to improve your running, train more consistently, and understand some of the thinking behind good coaching, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply to your own training. This conversation also touches on the new direction the podcast is going to take moving forward!

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