Running Partners
Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope
Show overview
Running Partners has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 137 episodes. That works out to roughly 120 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 1h — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 49 episodes published. Published by Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope.
From the publisher
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 [email protected].
Latest Episodes
View all 137 episodesEpisode 134 Darren Greasley Inteview
Episode 133 Is My VO₂ Max bigger than yours?
Episode 132 Andy Kinsella Interview
Episode 131 When to send it!
Episode 130 James Biggin
Episode 129 Marathon after the marathon!
Episode 128 Martin Dugard and The Long Run
Episode 127 London Marathon mega review!
Episode 126 Manchester Marathon mega review
Episode 125 Do runners need creatine?
Episode 124 Ian Luker and the Tunnel!
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/paul-griffiths-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 123 Sheffield hilly half marathon times
We had a great time supporting the Sheffield half marathon at the weekend and great to see thousands of runners at the top of the hill and power them on with some Jelly Babies! This week we chat all about the race, results and mega performances! 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 Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 122 Madrid fun!
This week Ali is back from Madrid to tell us all about how it went in Spain! We will also round up some results and stories from across other races as it gets busy in the Autumn season leading up to some big marathons! Exciting times and let us know your race results and goals for this season! 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 121 Hildee Weiss Interview
This week features a brilliant interview with listener and runner Hildee Weiss who has written a book called, 'Embracing My Inner Athlete' which is released on 9th June 2026. Hildee talks all about her life, running and the book and gives us a fascinating insight into what running means to her and why she has embraced it! We hope you enjoy! Links below; momoffive68 Facebook Strava Blog Youwantmetodowhat.home.blog 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 120 How much running is enough?
How much running is enough running?! Its an interesting question, so we mull it over with the help of some science and weaving in our own experience and thoughts. Let us know what you think and if you have a weekly, monthly, yearly target for your running and if so, why? Links to some papers we used for this week; • Rasmussen et al. (2013): Weekly running volume & injury risk before marathon —https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23593549/ • Fokkema et al. (2020): Weekly volume & longest run related to performance in half/full marathon.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32421886/ • Ramskov et al. (2018): RCT on volume vs intensity progression and injuries. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29895234/ • Zanini et al. (2026): Long runs & high volume link to running economy durability. 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 119 Running influencer nonsense!
How much should we listen to running influencers and what they say about training, racing, eating and lots of other topics. Some influencers have huge followings, and can impact lots of people, so we chat about what we think and how it can help and be damaging. Let us know what you think and which influencers you listen to and which you don't! 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 118 Karen Stevens
This week features a brilliant interview with Sheffield runner and Smiley Paces athlete Karen Stevens who tells us all about her running, life and how she fits it all together! Karen is a long time member of the famous women only running club Smiley Paces and talks all about what this means to her and others. 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 Also why not join our Strava group for coaching tips and offers and much more! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 117 Sports Dietitian Lauren Rose
This week features a brilliant interview with Sports Dietitian Lauren Rose who supports athletes and runners with personalised nutrition to help them unlock their full potential! Lauren chats about her work, running and why nutrition matters and things to do and look out for. We hope you enjoy! Lauren is offering a 20% discount on any nutrition packages for listeners, just mention running partners podcast when you contact Lauren ([email protected]). Website https://www.instagram.com/laurenrose_rd/ 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 116 80/20 Training
This week we discuss 80/20 training, where it came from, what it means, how it works and if it works for runners. Let us know thoughts and if it works for you! Here are some links to research we discussed in the podcast; https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2004.00418.x https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4621419/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/338606552_Effects_of_Different_Training_Intensity_Distribution_in_Recreational_Runners 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 115 The psychology of bottling it
This week is all about how we can sometimes psych ourselves out of outr best performances without even knowing it! We chat about the science of bottling races and how it happens and how you might avoid it happening and what goes on, including our own experiences! Let us know what you think! Preloved Sports and please use code RUNNINGP20 to get 20% off purchases in the online shop! Here are links to articles we discussed; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297695609_Nutrition_and_Athletic_Performance https://www.outsideonline.com/health/nutrition/endurance-athletes-protein-needs/ McLellan, T.M., Pasiakos, S.M. & Lieberman, H.R. Effects of Protein in Combination with Carbohydrate Supplements on Acute or Repeat Endurance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review. Sports Med 44, 535–550 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-013-0133-y 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! https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/members As always we go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggestions. If you have any results you want us to cover or topics for future episodes, get in touch, or if you are interested in being coached by Paul (email Paul with 'podcast offer' to get a 10% coaching discount), please email us or connect on any social media. We will back every Monday with a new episode and here is how you can connect with us to help build the running partners community; email us at [email protected] Paul’s running coach website www.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809 Ali’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=en Ali’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/ Paul’s Strava http://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356 Paul’s Instagram http://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg== Paul’s Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312 Our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices