The Runs Podcast

This week we are joined by long time friend and training partner of previous guest Jake Smith, James Heneghan!James has made his way to South Wales from the other side of the bridge, and is a bit of an honorary Welshman now. We talk about growing up in the Hamphshire schools running circles, that have spawned some of the most competitive Park Runs in the UK.We couldn't let him go without talking about his record snatching shift at this years Castles, his constant battles with Jake and of course, the inaugural Tonypandy Track Classic! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back with another outstanding guest!This week they spoke with Craig Jones, from Swansea Harriers.Craig is an incredibly talented man who has excelled in triathlon as well as having several other interesting hobbies. Now we can't give them all away, so give it a spin and let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys welcome Arwel Roberts onto the pod!We first met Arwel when we took over Maesteg Park Run and he made the journey over to support two strangers that had just started a podcast, and ever since we have all become good mates. that's running!Join us as we talk all things running, obviously including his love for Run4All Neath and WeRunWales! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back in the chatroom this week with another Ponty Roadent, Darren Bishop.As usual we chat all things running and anything in between.Let us know how it went! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys are in Niki's garden with members of Maesteg Triathlon Club.We invited Ben and Dean over for a gardenpod, but we should have known that Wolves come in packs!Join us as we chat with Ben, Dean, Rhodri and fans' favourite Ryan George!With plenty of laughs, it's a good time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys sat down with rising Youtube star  @AubreyRunning  What a breath of fresh air, speaking all things running and content creation with Aubrey. His enthusiasm and thirst for knowledge is infectious and it was an hour well spent.Ya know you better listen now, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys welcomed Kelly Ruck onto the pod for a chat!Kelly has dappled in everything from hiking right through to marathons and is currently deep in the pain pit of triathlon. Kelly juggles all this whilst managin type 1 diabetes.We cover everything from broken wrists, poorly organised events and how she manages a large social media following.It was a great chat and as usual the hour flew by. What a warrior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys sat down with OPR and Sunday Club alumni, Jake Tasker!A relative newcomer to the running World, having picked up a pair of burgundy Fila running shoes for twenty quid during lockdown, Jake has taken the local running scene by storm. More recently he's picked up his first Welsh vest, representing Wales out in France.But, most importantly, as always, what a nice guy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys stepped out of their comfort zone and welcomed Welsh Athletics team Captain and Olympic hopeful Hannah Brier on to the pod to talk all things sprinting!As always we throw it back to the school days to see where the competitive streak comes from and travel right up to current day and future plans. Gareth also found out why he didn't get that job he applied for with the council! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys welcome their friend Aled Jenkins on to the pod.The boys fly through Aled's rise from getting booted aroud the junior football pitches of South Wales stuck out on the wing as the only recognised left footer available, through his start in endurance sports and right up to present day competing in the Ironman World Championships and a 2:30 London Marathon debut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been busy!The boys sit down and recap the last few weeks and talk about future plans for their running and the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, the boys sat down with Lily Partridge and discussed her running career, what she done before becoming a professional athlete, and find out if she really does warm her tea in the microwave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys welcomed Carly Cole onto the pod.Carly has one star in the bank and is on the big bird to Boston next week to nab her second!We chat about all thing running as usual!See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, by popular demand, the boys sat down with none other than Jimmy Watkins.From the World Champs to touring the USA with his band, back to running and - you guessed it - back to touring the USA!What a story. What a guy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We dip back into CF34 and dive into a chat with the local legend of the Celtic - according to Strava that is!Grant Medcraft joins the boys and talks all things London Marathon, his incredible runing habits and how we ended up over the mountain running for Pontypridd!Here we go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys pulled off a huge coup and sat down with Michael Ko AKA Kofuzi.Mike is a professional YouTuber specialising in running content, and running shoe reviews - but you probably already knew that?!Mike was a pleasure to chat to, and all paths leads to London Marathon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys welcome the politest person they have ever encountered on the Ironman Wales course, Emily Marchant!We fly through Emily's endurance career, a self-confessed runner that does triathlon. With a huge 2024 on the cards, we take a look at her events and her ambitions for each of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back after a calendar malfunction with the fastest mullet this side of the Bwlch.They sat down with Adam Bull and talked all things running and much more.You know what to do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the boys sat down with one of the most exciting distance runners in the UK.Jake Smith is online with the boys covering everything. The ups and downs of life as a professional athletes. The set backs and the comebacks.The boys thoroughly enjoyed this chat, and they are sure you will too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys sit down with their fantasy league pal Morgan and are also joined by Quinn, their youngest ever guest!A quickfire chat as the boys look forward to the weekends Superbowl in Las Vegas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode the boys welcome Dewi Griffiths.The boys zip through growing up on a farm through to Olympic dreams and the weird race Dewi would love to attempt one day!Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys sit down with Ryan from RG Elite Sports Therapy.They cover everything preparation, recovery and prevention, as well as Ryan's very own Ironman Wales journey.Listen up, cos you know you could stretch better, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to 2024!The boys kick off the new year by sitting down with Lizzie Dimond!Lizzie is a busy mum of 4 that also happens to be an Aspics front runner and the current Newport Marathon champion!We can't fit everything else about her in this little bio, so what are you waiting for?Give it a spin!Happy New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys take a trip down memory lane for this Christmas Special.All the way back to Summer, 2018!June to be exact, when they boys took on their first, and last (so far) triathlon.Listen up to see why they would ever do something so stupid!Merry Xmas ya filthy animals! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys are stepping out of the comfort zone and speak to triathlete Kyle Blackmore.An accomplished rugby player in a previous life, Kyle changed lanes in lockdown and is firmly in the rabbit hole of triathlon.The boys dive through Kyle's triathlon journey to date, speak about what the industry looks like from the indie and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the boys this week we have a man that has shaved an hour off his Cardiff Half Marathon time in under 10 years.Join the boys and their guest, Ogmore Phoenix' very own Nicky Bennett. Expect the usual running journey and a healthy sprinkling of nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of The Runs podcast, Niki and Gareth introduce themselves and cover why they run, medals, revolutionising running, finisher tees and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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