Anya Culling is a Runna [https://join.runna.com/lKmc/refer?deep_link_sub1=UKRUNCHAT1] coach and has represented England over the marathon distance. Anya took up running  in lockdown which saw her go from a marathon time of 4hrs 34 mins in 2019 to a current PB of 2hrs 34 mins knocking off 2hrs. Anya has her sights set on The 2026 Commonwealth Games. Michelle chats to Anya about her whirlwind journey into elite running and her tips for getting the best out of yourself at the marathon distance.

You can grab an extended free trial on Runna using code [https://join.runna.com/lKmc/refer?deep_link_sub1=UKRUNCHAT1] UKRUNCHAT1

Follow Anya On Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/a.culling/] 

Anya Culling | Runna 

Scott Jenkins is the 1st Briton to complete the arduous and elusive Triple Crown of 200s in the World Series, placing 5th behind Nike athlete Sally MacRae. Scott is also the current British record holder for the Moab 240 race in Utah and is the first Welshman to complete this race, Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and Cocodona 250 as well as being the 2nd ever Welshman to complete Badwater 135. He has also completed the canal slam, a series of 3 races (130, 145 and 145mile races) along the UK canal systems finishing 6th overall. He is known as the UK’s 200 mile man, for specialising in events of 200+ miles and has ran more 200 mile events than any other UK based runner.

In this episode Michelle chats with Scott all about the Triple crown 200s.

An incredible achievement, enjoy this interview with Scott.

Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/scottjjenkins/]

Scott Jenkinson | The Triple Crown 

Jonny Huntington is an elite para-skier, climber and explorer. A former British Army Officer and ultra-distance runner, he had a brain bleed in 2014 that left him paralysed from the neck down on his left side. Following extensive rehabilitation and discharge from the Army, he returned to the world of elite sport as a disabled athlete, competing for GB in Cross Country Skiing. He is now setting his sights on becoming the first ever disabled person to travel from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole solo, unsupported and unassisted. The South Pole expedition is not just a personal challenge for Jonny; it's about breaking boundaries within the disabled community and inspiring the world to recognise the limitless potential within each of us.

Follow Jonny on Instagram here

Jonny Huntington

Welcome to the UKRunChat podcast where Michelle is joined by Green Runners team member and sustainable events expert Ellie Wardell, and Race Director and green runner, Darren Evans.

In this episode, we discuss innovative ideas and expert insights on how races can run towards a greener and more sustainable future, and give you some resources to work towards becoming more sustainable.

Follow Green runners on:

Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the.green.runners/]

X [https://x.com/TheGreenRunnerz] 

Facebook 

Web . https://thegreenrunners.com/

Ellie's Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/_treadinglightly_/

Free ReScore app for race directors https://www.councilforresponsiblesport.org/rescore

Green Runners | Ellie Wardell & Darren Evans 

On 3rd November 2023, Julia will be taking on the 100k race at Kullamannen - a race set along the rocky shores of Sweden's Kullaberg.

Representing Great Britain, she already found success at the UTMB World Series in 2023, after returning to racing in 2022 from having her son.

Julia discusses:
• How she trains on the Cornish coast path for mountain races
• Balancing family life and international competitions
• How she got into running, and her journey to competing in 100 kilometre + races
• What's special about Kullamannen and her predictions for the competition

You can follow Julia on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/juliadavis101/]



Julia Davis | GB Ultra Runner

Ben Parker is Head Coach at Runna, and one of the founders. Ben has spent 6+ years as a professional running coach, helping everyone from beginners runners to elite athletes. Ben is also a certified England Athletics Coach, IRONMAN Coach, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor. In his spare time, ben is a keen athlete himself and competes within his age group at IRONMAN events with multiple finishes. He also enjoys running ultramarathons whilst holding a marathon PB of 2:34.

Ypu can enjoy an extended trial of Runna using code UKRUNCHAT. Go to this link to claim.

Ben Parker | Runna 

On 2 September 2023, fitness and motivational influencer Milly Pickles became the first ever amputee to participate in Red Bull 400: the world’s toughest 400m race, which sees competitors from across the globe sprint up a ski jump in Slovenia with a brutal 140 metre elevation from start to finish. Milly is elated with her performance and has released a vlog of her experience on YouTube here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7n1DvQFtQA].

In 2017, Milly was electrocuted, leaving her with serious injuries and ultimately resulting in her right leg being amputated. Despite this adversity, Milly has established herself as a successful motivational speaker and fitness coach, amassing over 400,000 followers on TikTok.

Milly Pickles

In this episode Michelle speaks with Jess Learmonth. Jess is best known for her Olympic gold as part of the mixed triathlon relay team, at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Jess has also enjoyed gold, silver and bronze victories across World Triathlon Series, European Championships, Commonwealth Games and Super League Triathlon.

Now, Jess is taking a break from triathlon as she prepares to welcome her first child, due in September.

Michelle and Jess chat about:

- Finding the balance between starting a family and maintaining her sporting career.

- The reactions Jess has faced from the sporting world to taking a break to have her first child.

- Jess's plans to return to sport, including preparation for the Olympics in Paris 2024.

- How Jess has maintained her health and fitness throughout pregnancy, and her advice to women wanting to do the same.

Jess Learmonth

Recovery Runners Community was  born in January 2021 when two runners from Leeds, Dean Smith, and Jamie Heselden, came up with the idea of introducing a small group of people in recovery from drugs and alcohol to the benefits of running. 

Since then, the Community has grown and achieved local and national recognition, officially launching as a running community in Leeds on 1st August 2021. 

Although Dean and Jamie use running in their own recovery from alcohol addiction, Recovery Runners Community welcomes anyone who is curious about, or uses, the benefits of running to recover from and manage life changing events or addictive behaviours including substance addiction, gambling, disordered eating, and mental health issues amongst others. 

The team working with Dean and Jamie have all been impacted by some of these issues, either personally, or through supporting friends or family. 

Running is the glue that holds them together, and they offer friendship, fun, and a non-judgemental running community for all. 

They aim to ‘heal souls with soles’ and strongly believe there should be no barriers to this. They supply donated kit and trainers to those that need a start.. 

Contact: recoveryrunners21@gmail.com to find out more or ask  any questions. 

Recovery Runners

In this episode we catch up again with the team from Soar our Strength & Conditioning partners.  

Listen to this conversation with Alex and James as we discuss:

What are the most common running related injuries and what can we do to help reduce the risk of these injuries?

Why rest alone is not enough to help an injury recover.

Specific strength exercise recommendation all runners should do.

What is occlusion training and should you do it? 

And more....

Soar Today | Strength & Conditioning for Runners

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