Press Play & Run

Mount Vernon Runners on Instagram

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The one about being stubborn, finding your why and stepping out of the shadows, with Ben Fullarton

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:39:09 GMT

Ben Fullarton, founder of Mount Vernon Runners, joins Ryan and Alison to discuss his running story, the highs of the London Marathon and the reason he does it all.

Episode Links

Crumble's Parkrun Reviews

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The one about starting a marathon block, taking stock and getting ready for race season

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:01:49 GMT

Press Play & Run, the top 10 UK running podcast, returns for another episode with hosts Ryan and Alison reflecting on the first month of their London Marathon training block, the growth of the Press Play & Run long run club and the beginning of race season.

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The one about growth, glory and running head on into battle with the Big 'C', with Beth Shearer

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:01:19 GMT

The Press Play & Run Podcast is turning pink for the next two weeks in honour of this week’s guest, the incredible Beth Shearer!

At just 28, Beth has progressed from humble running beginnings to the peak of qualifying for and completing the Boston Marathon and clocking a championship qualifying time for London 2024.

This remarkable success was followed by the biggest challenge of Beth’s life when she was recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

Join us as Beth shares the story of her running, diagnosis and how running is playing a part in her treatment, alongside the most inappropriate joke anyone has ever made on the podcast!

Episode Links

Beth's Instagram

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The one about finding your mojo and finding your tribe, with Jim Boyle

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:01:44 GMT

Chances are if you have spent time at Scottish Parkruns or club races, there is a chance you've already spoken to Jim Boyle. If you haven't had the pleasure, join Ryan and Alison as they have a conversation with one of the good guys of the Scottish running scene and a glue guy in the community. We talk marathons, ultras, parkruns, dogs and Chesney Hawkes. No, really.

Episode Links

Jim Boyle's Instagram

Ryan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videos

Press Play and Run Club

Strava Group

Facebook Group

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The one about Hyrox, world records and what it takes to build a champion, with Sam Bilbie

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:01:12 GMT

Ever wanted to know how to take on your first Hyrox? Or what to do in the gym to complement your running?

Sam Bilbie has become a household name in the Hyrox world this year, breaking the age group world record on her debut in Manchester and picking up a bagful of titles and records.

She shares her story with Ryan and offers incredible insight for anyone taking part in their first Hyrox or even just those looking to be more effective in their strength and conditioning to improve their running.

Don't forget to drop Sam a follow on Instagram at the link below, and to share, rate and review the pod wherever you listen.

Episode Links

Sam Bilbie's instagram

Alison's Instagram

Hyrox UK

Press Play & Run Playlist on Spotify - Meryl's song: Jumping Jumping by Destiny's Child

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The one about blazing a trail, being vulnerable and controlling what you can, with Meryl Cooper

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:01:38 GMT

Meryl Cooper has risen from the ranks of the everyday runner to Team GB off-road athlete at breakneck speed. She shares her remarkable story with Ryan and Alison and opens up on the work, the doubts and the fastidious planning that go in to competing at the top level.

Episode Links

Meryl's Instagram

Meryl's coaching page

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The one about major journeys and serving your community, with Dougie Holmes and David Murray

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:59:04 GMT

Ever wondered how to go about entering and completing all six Abbott World Major Marathons?

We kick off season 3 with two guests that are more than halfway through that journey, and they are happy to drop some tips and advice along the way. As well as this, Dougie Holmes and David Murray have built their friendship by creating and serving their local running community. Theirs is a tale of comradeship, can-do spirit and a strong 'why' that drives the work they do.

Join Ryan and Alison as they delve into the stories of two grassroot running heroes.

Episode Links

Dougie's Instagram

David's Instagram

Run Lanarkshire's Instagram

Press Play & Run Club Facebook Group

Press Play & Run Club Strava Group

Motherwell Athletics Club Instagram

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Retreat Retreat Retreat, with Jaclyn Molloy

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:01:00 GMT

It's the season 2 finale and we have a packed episode, including the highlights of our first live interview with Jac Molloy from the Press Play & Run charity retreat last weekend. Ryan also shares some big news on the future of the podcast and all the chat from a busy week on running, podcast and lululemon ambassador duty.

Thank you to Veloforte for sponsoring the episode and offering listeners 25% off at veloforte.com with the code PRESSPLAY25

Episode Links

Jac's Instagram

Press Play and Run Spotify Playlist

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Parking your ego, adapting to real life & coaching to success, with Jordan Foster

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 23:01:39 GMT

Jordan Foster, head coach with Coopah Running and no stranger to a podium, shares her running story with Ryan. Jordan reflects on a path that saw her rack up a host of phenomenal achievements before completely reshaping her running and expectations after becoming a mother. Join us as she shares some of the lessons learned along the way that have inspired thousands of runners through her social media platforms.

Episode Links

Jordan's Instagram

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Competing with yourself, steering the ship and sticking together, with Joanne Thorburn

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 23:01:36 GMT

Ryan is joined by Joanne Thorburn, president of Newton Road Runners. Joanne reflects on what it takes to steer a club through ups and downs, her own running journey and the upcoming club 10km race in memory of Cat Gaskell.

Episode Links

Joanne's instagram

Newton Road Runners Club Race

Ryan's charity raffle

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Learning to say yes and getting comfortable being uncomfortable, with Dan Kristof

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:01:43 GMT

Dan Kristof takes a break from his Great North Run 2023 preparations to catch up with Ryan and share his running journey with Press Play & Run. Find out how running, and sharing his story with the running community, has changed Dan’s life and how he’s enlisted the help of running royalty as he prepares to take on the biggest half marathon in the world this weekend.

Episode Links

Dan's Instagram

Newton Road Runners 10km race entry

Press Play and Run Spotify Playlist

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Finding your calling and becoming a M'F'N monster, with Rachel MacPherson

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 02:10:46 GMT

In this Loch Ness 24 bonus pod, Ryan is joined by Rachel Macpherson to recap a memorable running weekend that saw her push beyond her previous limits and truly enter the world of ultra endurance running.

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Why all running is running and you're probably faster than you think, with Bethan Taylor Swaine

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 23:01:41 GMT

Bethan Taylor Swaine joins Ryan with great news for everyday runners - you’re probably doing better than you think!

As she approaches the home straight of her PhD thesis in representations and identities of women in ultra running, Bethan has developed a reputation for championing diversity and inclusion in running in local and national run settings and media. She shares some of the findings of her research and her own running story, including her recent first outing at the London Marathon and being part of Run Dem Crew.

Episode Links

Bethan's Instagram

Martin's Fundraising Page

Press Play and Run Spotify Playlist Song - Dancing is Healing, by Rudimental

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Run the Tube, Scrambled Legs Club and Taking Over TikTok, with Jonny Davies

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:01:01 GMT

Jonny Davies, the Biggest Runner on TikTok, joins Ryan to discuss his insane Run the Tube challenge covering all 572kms and every station of the London underground lines. Ryan also reveals the running bucket list moment that he is going to get the chance to tick off in 2024.

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Leading the way, finding your why and going loopy, with Martin Gray

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 23:01:32 GMT

Martin Gray is a Scottish marathon and ultra runner. He recently completed the John Muir Way in a solo FKT attempt to raise money for a cause close to his heart, and shares his running journey with Ryan. This is a must listen for anyone taking part in marathons, trail or ultra races and in particular the Devil O The Highlands Footrace.

Episode Links

Martin's Instagram

Quick Fire Recommendations

Podcast - Young Hearts Run Free

Profile - Debbie Martin-Consani (@ultrarundmc) • Instagram photos and videos

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Selling the sport, always delivering and shoe Mount Rushmore, with Michael Gowans

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 23:01:06 GMT

Mikey Gowans is the owner of Migo Sports shop and the founder of Migo Run Club. A prominent member of the Glasgow running community, he has developed his knowledge and love of running to support everyday runners as a retailer, coach and club mate. He shares his own impressive running CV with Ryan and gets lost in running shoe geek heaven.

Episode Links

Migo Sports Instagram

Migo Sports Website

Press Play & Run Podcast Instagram

Press Play & Run Community Group (facebook)

Press Play & Run on Spotify

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Ultra Glory, Lifting Others & Turning Lemons into Lemonade, with Sophia Thain & Chris Downie

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:01:09 GMT

We are back for season 2 of top-10 UK running podcast Press Play & Run. Sophia Thain and Chris Downie lace up to share their running journey with Ryan. Between personal training, coaching, running and representing Under Armour and lululemon respectively as ambassadors, we have the bases loaded for a packed episode.

Wherever you are, get the trainers on, press play & run!

Episode Links

Sophia's Instagram

Chris's Instagram

Health in Mind charity

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Confessions of a first-time marathon runner

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:01:23 GMT

Ever wanted to know what it feels like to complete your first marathon? Ryan has the tables turned on him by semi-regular guest Alison Jardine as she grills him about his experience at the Edinburgh marathon. She also asks the questions submitted by listeners and gives Ryan a taste of his own medicine with a quickfire question round of her own.

Episode Links

Edinburgh Marathon Festival on Insta

Alison's Instagram

Podcast Rec: The Throwback Podcast

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist Track: Bleed it Out, by Linkin Park

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We Run Edinburgh; Marathon special with Lynette Low

Sun, 21 May 2023 23:01:30 GMT

Are you running the Edinburgh Marathon? Join Ryan and his guests from the Edinburgh Marathon Festival race director team for last-minute advice for first time marathon runners and visitors to Edinburgh for the big day. Lynette Low, founder of We Run Edinburgh, also shares her running journey from beginner runner to pivotal member of the social running scene in Scotland's capital.

Episode Links

Lynette Low's Instagram - Lynette Low (@edinburgh_running_coach) | Instagram

Gina Evans Instagram - Gina Evans (@tinyvictoryclub) | Instagram

Ellie Forrester's Instagram - Ellie’s Running Journey (@elliex26.2) | Instagram

We Run Edinburgh Insta - We Run Edinburgh (@werunedinburgh) | Instagram

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Book a Race

Edinburgh Marathon Festival - Volunteer

Point 99 Podcast - Ryan's Episode

Lynette's Quickfire Recs

Podcast - The Strength Running Podcast

Inspirational Insta Profile - Run Dem Crew (@run.dem.crew) | Instagram

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Spring Marathon Recap and Wheelie Bin Hot Girl Summer, with Alison Jardine and Emily Jackson

Wed, 10 May 2023 23:01:46 GMT

Six-star Abbott World Marathon Major finisher Alison Jardine returns to talk through her victory laps Tokyo and London . Emily Jackson also joins Ryan to explain the logic behind running three Spring marathons in four weeks and her unique idea to fund future marathon adventures.

Episode Links

ScottishMarathonGirl (@scottishmarathongirl) | Instagram

𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👩🏻‍🦰 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 | 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 (@emily_intheoutdoors) | Instagram

Press Play & Run Instagram

Emily's Quickfire Recommendations

Book: Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall

Inspirational Insta Profile: Kayleigh 🌱🏃‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@the_happydiet) | Instagram

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist: Chelsea Dagger by The Fratellis

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How Parkrun works, hi-viz heroes and how to start your own event, with Pat Smith

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 23:01:01 GMT

Parkrun Ambassador Pat Smith joins Ryan to talk all things Parkrun. From how it works, to how you can help, or even how to start your own event, we have you covered. We also delve into Pat's running story and find out the key to running life beginning at 40.

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Running happy, late London call ups and earning your ultra stripes, with Leeanne Brown

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:38:53 GMT

Brooks Run Happy Team member Leeanne Brown joins Ryan to discuss her condensed training for the London Marathon, her journey into the world of ultra running and what linking with a major running brand has done for her self-confidence.

Episode Links

Leeanne's Instagram Profile

Leeanne's quickfire recommendations

Podcast - Living Imperfectly (Claire Dunn)

Parkrun - Ellon

Inspirational Insta Profile - Meryl Cooper (@meryl_runsultras) | Instagram

Press Play and Run Spotify Playlist Track - This is What I Live For, by Grafitti Ghosts

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Plant-powered running, confronting the mirror and blazing your own trail, with Kayleigh Webster

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 23:10:45 GMT

Kayleigh Webster has quickly built a reputation on Instagram for delicious plant-based recipes, taking on running challenges and singing her heart out along the way with some #runkaraoke. She joins Ryan to discuss her journey from C25K during lockdown to her preparations for taking on her first ultramarathon in May. Both Kayleigh and Ryan touch on their changing relationship with alcohol, the power of connection and Kayleigh's plans to expand @the_happydiet empire!

Episode Links

the_happydiet Instagram

Press Play and Run Podcast Instagram

Amanda (lululemon event) Instagram - @Mrsbraintrainer

Stevie (lululemon event) Instagram - @thescottish.yogi

Kayleigh's recommendations

Book: Eat and Run by Scott Jurek

Podcast: Some work and all play

Inspirational Insta: PersonAlBest

Playlist Song

Hocus Pocus by Focus

The Running Girls' Instagram (Annie)

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Mum guilt, baby steps back to exercise and ganging up on Ryan, with Annie and Joanna

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:01:16 GMT

One half of @The_Running_Girls, Annie Scott, and Mrs @absofit_2016, Joanna Wallace, combine forces to chat all things running during and after pregnancy, and preparing for the London marathon.

Annie also shares her journey of running and living with ulcerative colitis and Joanna shares her expertise in supporting pre and post-natal mums to exercise during and after pregnancy in her role as a personal trainer and owner of Absofit. The girls also find the time to gang up on Ryan for avoiding strength and conditioning!

Episode Links

AbsoFIT Instagram (Joanna)

Absofit website

Press Play and Run Instagram

Quick Fire Recommendations

Inspirational insta profile:

Ailsa Paterson (Annie)

Running Explained (Joanna)

Podcast:

Run Panthera Podcast (Annie)

The Runpod (Joanna)

Song for the Press Play and Run Playlist on Spotify

In Too Deep, by Sum 41 (Annie)

Run, by Lucy Spraggan (Joanna)

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Running from grief, completing journeys and making mum proud, with Pete Cooper

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 00:01:05 GMT

Founder of Coopah Running, Pete Cooper, joins Ryan from Tokyo just a couple of days before a marathon that will complete an emotional journey and chapter in Pete's running life. Pete explains the conception and rise of the Coopah Digital Run coach app, how he's using its success to support Coopah's Refugee Run Club and a couple of sneak peeks into what's around the corner for Coopah.

Episode Links

Pete's Instagram

Coopah Run Coach Instagram

Coopah Running website

Press Play and Run Instagram

Run Lanarkshire Instagram

Emancipated Run Crew Website

Pete's Quickfire Recommendations

Podcast: How they train

Song: Shipyards by The Lake Poets (spotify playlist)

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The power of representation, running free and embracing equity, with Emancipated Run Crew

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:01 GMT

It's International Women's Day, and to mark the occasion, Ryan is joined by Jules Stephenson, co-founder of Emancipated Run Crew, and Nina Ashton, member and social media guru of ERC!

Both ladies share the story and mission of ERC and discuss their own running paths, casting light on the need for diversity in grassroots running and the work ERC is doing to break down barriers and create a safe, inclusive space for black and brown runners across the UK and further afield.

You can also check out the ERC socials (links below) to see the women of ERC host a talk in conjunction with Lululemon to mark IWD2023 #embraceequity

Episode links

Emancipated Run Crew Instagram

Jules' Instagram

Nina's Instagram

The Startline Podcast (Jules' podcast)

Podcast Recommendations

The Run Duo Podcast (@therunduo) • Instagram photos and videos

A Runner’s Life Podcast (@arunnerslife_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos

Press Play and Run Playlist (Spotify)

Tracks:

Jules - How I got over, by Aretha Franklin

Nina - In the Fire, by Dave

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Coach chat, hanging with the elites and doing whatever it takes to beat your partner, with Jo Wilkinson

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:40 GMT

Jo Wilkinson, founder of RunningJo coaching and former Team GB athlete, joins Ryan to share stories from her running and coaching career, marathon advice for first timers and the roots of her insatiable drive to never lose a race to her husband! Ryan also catches up for a brief chat with episode 1 guest Alison Jardine the day before she travels to Tokyo in pursuit of her six-star major finisher medal.

Episode Links

Jo's Instagram Page

Press Play and Run Instagram Page

Ryan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videos

Book Recommendation - Feet in the Clouds by Richard Askwith

Inspirational Insta recommendation - Steve Magness

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist

Song choice - Plugin Baby by Muse

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Police Escorts, Explosive Poos and Kissing Holly Willoughby, with Jamie Ramsay

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:05:26 GMT

In this episode, we are joined by adventurer runner Jamie Ramsay, who relives the details of his epic solo, unsupported run from Canada to Argentina. We hear the story of what lay behind his transition from everyday runner to adventurer athlete, his current partnership with Runners Need to support its 'Save Our Outdoors' campaign and a tantalising hint of what lies in wait for his next challenge.

Episode Links

Jamie's Instagram Profile

Jamie's Youtube Channel

Runners Need (@runnersneed) • Instagram photos and videos

Ryan's Instagram Page (Scottish_Runner)

Monkland's Half Marathon and Drumpellier 5km Race Sign Up

Cambuslang Harriers' Down by the River 10km and 3km Race Sign Up

Jamie's Recommendations

Book - The Crossing by Ben Fogle

Song Choice - Breakthru by Queen

Press Play & Run Spotify Playlist

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Mind games, moon boots and making the difference, with Bob Burrell

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:01:23 GMT

In this episode of Press Play & Run, Bob Burrell shares the highs and lows of his own running journey, the reasons behind setting up a new Jog Scotland group in his local area and how he came to be an ambassador for the upcoming Edinburgh Marathon Festival. We also have a bonus chat with Katie Buchanan, a new runner and member of Bob's Jog Scotland group, to find out what it's like to take the plunge and start running from scratch.

Episode links

Bob's Instagram Page

Kilsyth Runners

Katie Buchanan's Instagram Page

Quick Fire Recommendations

Stephen Scullion Podcast

Matt Rees - The Welsh Runner

Press Play & Run Playlist - Bob's choice: Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis)

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It takes a village to raise a running club, with Jenna McCallion

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:00:09 GMT

In episode 2 of the Press Play & Run Podcast, Jenna McCallion, founder of Newton Road Runners, shares her journey from running to impress her future husband to full-blown, half-marathon addict. Jenna tells the story of connecting with the online running community through UK Run Chat, through to the local running network coming together to help her achieve her dream of creating a thriving, inclusive club for runners in her community.

Referenced Links

Jenna (@all_the_fitness_she_runs) • Instagram photos and videos

Ryan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videos

Newton Road Runners (@newton_road_runners) • Instagram photos and videos

UKRunChat (@ukrunchat) • Instagram photos and videos

ScottishMarathonGirl (@scottishmarathongirl) • Instagram photos and videos

Book Recommendation - Sorted, By Dr Juliet McGratten

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S1 E1 - Marathons, mindset and falling over with Alison Jardine

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:11:43 GMT

On the first ever episode of the Press Play & Run Podcast, marathon veteran Alison Jardine joins Ryan to share her running journey from marathon survivor to six-star finisher medal chaser, with more than a few bumps and bruises along the way.

With Spring marathon season upon us, this is a must listen for first-time marathon runners through to experienced campaigners chasing their six-star major dream. Alison shares invaluable advice on preparing for marathons, fundraising for charity places and how to avoid common marathon mistakes.

Related links from the show

Alison's Instagram page

Ryan's Instagram Page

Jo Wilkinson's Instagram (running coach and former GB athlete)

Alison's Book Rec - Dead Man Running by Kevin Webber