Run the Grind — Episode: Cross Country Prep & Valencia Half Training

In this episode of Run the Grind, hosts Ewan Heritage (aka thedentalathlete) and Alfie Manthorpe dive into their current running and training blocks as the season heats up. Ewan shares insights into his cross country race preparations, while Alfie breaks down his build-up for the Valencia Half Marathon.

Expect honest chat about mileage, workouts, race goals, training balance, and the realities of chasing fitness while managing everyday life. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a club athlete, or just love geeking out about running, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform when it matters.

Ewan Races The Manchester Half Marathon and recaps how the race didn't go to plan as he struggles to find form after Sydney Marathon, Alfie Prepares for the Valencia Half Marathon in less than 2 weeks whilst balancing moving house and training location to Manchester and getting used to training with olympians.

We are back and Ewan has took over editing duties so expect more consistent episodes - WEEKLY.

In todays episode we recap Ewans Sydney Marathon, World Champs Results, Berlin Marathon and Alfies win at the Sheffield 10k.

We are back. Ewan and Alfie talk about marathon training, Alfie's trip to Iceland (which included Russ Cook - The hardest geezer) and everything we've missed talking about over the last few months

We are back! Alfie is racing a 10K and complaining a lot. Ewan has been to Boston, Tokyo and is heading to Paris. And he's leaving behind the "dental athlete" title. Sort of. We also give a run down on some of the new and exciting running shoes.

Ewan gives a debrief of his 5K PB at the Podium 5K, where he ran a 15:21!

We talk European athletics indoor championships, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, our running, and some business stuff.

Marathon nutrition plan - https://thedentalathlete.com/products/marathon-fuelling-strategy

Our longest podcast yet! We talk our recent races, training, the half marathon world record. Ewan has also moved house, so we’ll blame him for the delayed podcast episode.