This week we cover a topic suggested by listener Gareth who was keen for us to look into how to perfectly pace a race so you achieve your best without the wheels totally coming off! We did some research and share our findings along with our own (mixed experiences!), we hope you enjoy! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Al...
This week we chat to James Biggin, local runner for both Hillsborough and Rivelin Running Club anf Sheffield Business Runners. James recently ran 2.44 at Manchester marathon, wearing the England vest, and chats about how he got into running, how he fits into life and his improvement an goals. We hope you enjoy! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_...
Loads of you have just done a marathon. You have probably entered another one (or the same one again!) in a years time. How do you have a great year to improve on your time whilst still having fun, racing and enjoying running! We chat about how long term planning can lead to big improvements. Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_sour...
This week we interview #1 New York Times bestselling author , runner and coach, Martin Dugard about his new book,The Long Run: The Decade That Made Marathons Cool is a 2026 book that chronicles the 1970s running boom. It highlights key figures like Frank Shorter, Steve Prefontaine, and Joan Benoit, detailing how running became a popular, mainstream sport. Martin talks all about the book, why he wrote it, what r...
This week is all about London Marathon! We round up all the results and fun from the day and discuss how historic it was and if its the biggest marathon in world?! Massive congrats to all the runners, some amazing performances! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and of...
This week is all about Manchester Marathon! We round up all the results and fun from the day and Ali reflects on her training and build up and how it all went on race day, Massive congrats to all the runners, some amazing performances! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tip...
This week we chat about creatine and if runners need it? We look at the evidence to see what is says! Let us know if it is something you use to support your running? Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! â â â â â â â â â â â â â â â...
This week we bring you a brilliant interview with Ian Luker who recently completed and came 2nd in an epic endurance event called the Tunnel, running for 55 hours and covering over 200 miles! Ian shares with us why he did the race, the training and how it all went. We hope you enjoy this and let us know if you fancy it next year! Here is a link to support Paul's 100k x 10 challenge https://www.justgiving.com/page/p...
About
Running partners in more ways than one! Running partners is a podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. We discuss training, racing, nutrition, mental health, coaching, injuries, motivation, and much more, and our reflections in the context of fitting it all in to a busy family and work life. Each week we share our ideas, thoughts and learning across the topics and some of our experiences from years of running on and off road from track races to ultra marathons! We also reflect on how our running is going week by week as we work towards our own goals. Running partners is about us talking about the sport we love and hopefully bringing some helpful insight that will be useful to you. If you love running, then make running partners a regular partner on your next run by subscribing and listening to our podcast every week! You can find us on Spotify, apple, and anywhere else you get your podcasts! Each episode is totally free and we hope you listen, subscribe and enjoy! Please o comment, leave us a review and email us any feedback to help us improve as we go! You can connect us anytime at runningpartners@outlook.com.
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Creator
Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope
Years Active
2026 - 2023
Episodes
219
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Copyright 2025 Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope
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