Best Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 41 Why failure is vital 45:04

4h ago45:04

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Wimbledon, Cricket, Euro 2024, Tour De France, The Olympics and much more to enjoy for a summer of sport! With so much sport happening what can we learn about performance from elite athletes and how they learn from failures. We chat about the importance of this and what we runners can try out. As always also go through our week of running and cover…

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Episode 40 Backyard Ultra 46:11

6d ago46:11

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Today we dig into the world of the backyard ultra! We talk about what they are, how they can be a great stepping stone into ultra running and hear from listeners who have done them before and have more planned in! We discuss fuelling, mental preparation and how to keep going hour after hour after hour...! Paul also tells us about his lake district …

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Episode 39 Quick update 21:05

13d ago21:05

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Just a quick episode today as Paul has been away, its been mega busy and time tight! We hope you enjoy our brief chit chat :-)! As always also 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 i…

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Episode 38 Training for a 60 mile ultra 47:25

22d ago47:25

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Today we talk about how to train for an ultra in the autumn and transition from a marathon in the spring. We cover the basics of the training, the milage volume per week and the terrain to run on. We chat about the race basics for a long ultra and how to arrive in the best shape to have great day out! As always also go through our week of running a…

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Episode 37 Maverick Race Ultra Review 48:51

29d ago48:51

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This week Alison gives a review of the ultra she did two weeks ago with Rosie. The race was a 32 mile ultra round the peak district, with lots of climbing, a few energy bars and a sprint finish! We also talk about a few other races from the summer season, the European athletics championships and much more! As always also go through our week of runn…

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Episode 36 Chris Andrade Hardmoors 110 Winner 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

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This week features a fascinating interview with ultra runner and team Inov8 athlete Chris Andrade, who a few weeks ago won the Hardmoors 110 race! Chris talks about his love of running, some of the many races he has done over the years, what he loves about the trails, the Bob Graham Round, his training and nutrition and much more. You can find Chri…

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Episode 35 Running Myths 50:42

1M ago50:42

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This week we tackle a few running myths! You know the ones; running is bad for your knees, your back, you need loads of water to run, runners should breath through their nose etc etc! Alison has been doing the research to bust the myths and she shares her findings and we chat about this. Here are some links to the various articles and publications …

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Episode 34 Hardmoors 110 49:40

2M ago49:40

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On this weeks episode we cover the Hardmoors 110 race which Paul supported Mark with and ran the second half (well 58 miles)! We talk about ultra running, the joy of it and how to get involved as well as some of the race results and winners. We also chat about if you should do two races in three days or not! As always also go through our week of ru…

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Episode 33 Summer motivation 46:20

2M ago46:20

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For this week we chat about staying motivated for running over the summer months. We chat about some different shorter races to try, how to have some running downtime but keep running and also the benefits of strides in easy runs through the summer (and all year round!). We also cover dogs again and the benefits of warm ups for races and workouts. …

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Episode 32 John Taff Interview 1:03:13

2M ago1:03:13

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This week we have a brilliant and fascinating interview with John Taff, who has created the Run Sheffield magazine. John talks about his passions in life, his running and why he created Run Sheffield. He also talks about some of the amazing people he has met through setting up the magazine including Luke Wilkinson who is soon to embark on the Lands…

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Episode 31 Boston (UK) review and marathon lessons 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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his week we review the Boston marathon (UK - the real one)! We talk about how the race went and also the lessons we have learned from our marathon blocks, what worked, what didn't for the future! Paul has also featured in runners world this week talking about double day running, here is the link https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/health/a769544/make-m…

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Episode 30 Post marathon chat with coach John Starrett 1:01:46

3M ago1:01:46

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Today we have a fascinating interview with coach Stazza and cover all things post marathon. We talk about how to properly recover after a marathon and common pitfalls to avoid. We also talk about when you should be thinking about the next marathon. We then cover the goals that different paced runners might have for their next marathon. John covers …

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Episode 29 Boston and London 57:11

3M ago57:11

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This episode is all about two of the major marathons which have taken place in the last week, Boston and London. We have results, listener feedback, how the elite runners got on and much much more! We also have some runner feedback, lots of results and Alison's reflections on her marathon! We also go through our week of running and cover some recen…

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Quick update on the next episode 1:01

3M ago1:01

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Just an update to let you know the next episode will be out a day later to cover all the action from London and also Boston!By Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope

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Episode 28 Carb loading and Manchester Marathon 55:53

3M ago55:53

55:53

For today we chat about the benefits (or not) o carb loading in the build up to a marathon. We talk about the evidence, whether it works or not and how many carbs you need. We are keen to hear your carb strategies and how it goes and we will be feeding back how our carb loading goes too! We also chat about the Manchester marathon and wish people we…

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Episode 27 Race extras 51:59

3M ago51:59

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On todays episode we talk about 3 extras that can give you the edge on race day. We delve into the research and evidence behind these extras and how you can (scientifically) give yourself the best chance of a PB on race day! Tell us your extras that you try? We also cover the Sheffield Half marathon that we have been out to support at the weekend. …

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Episode 26 Race Strategy 56:45

4M ago56:45

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For today we cover race strategy. With lots of races coming up in the next couple of months, we talk about preparation the day or two before the race, how to control the nerves and stress in the lead up, race day preparation and fuelling and pacing. We talk about all this in the context of how you can make sure you give yourself the best chance of …

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Episode 25 Interview with Physio Emily Branch 57:31

4M ago57:31

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This week features a fantastic interview Emily Branch, a physiotherapist in Sheffield who specialises in Sports injury rehabilitation and supports lots of runners. Emily talks about general strength and conditioning for running, signs of injury, what to do when you get injured and how to return to running after injury and also dealing with the psyc…

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Episode 24 Why is Running Important? 47:13

4M ago47:13

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Today we discuss this question; why is running important? We have done some research through Facebook and got some interesting findings that we talk through on this episode! We hope you enjoy and if you do, please tell your friends and leave us a review. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listen…

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Episode 23 Running Partners running together 53:41

4M ago53:41

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Today we talk about what it's like to be part of a couple who enjoy running, the good bits and some of the challenges. We also chat about international women's day from a running perspective as well chat about about some other running stuff including the world indoor champs and the Tokyo marathon. If you enjoy this episode please share it on your s…

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Episode 22 What is coaching about ? 50:20

4M ago50:20

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For today we get into what coaching is really all about. Paul talks about his background and work life in healthcare and some of the team and individual coaching he has done through many years to help improvement in healthcare. Paul talks about how he is applying this to his running coaching and some of the key lessons he has learnt over the years …

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Episode 21 Podcasts, Instagram and other stuff 54:47

5M ago54:47

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In this episode we go through some of our favourite content creators across the world of podcasts, Instagram and Youtube. Some podcasts we mention are Running Commentary, Runpod, What the Fartlek, Marathon Talk, Talk Ultra and The Running Channel Podcast. For Instagram we suggest following Savanahsachdev, Millypickles, Philybowden (youtube as well …

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Episode 20 Intervals 48:49

5M ago48:49

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Today is all about intervals! We go through what they are, why do them, the benefits and where to start. We go into some detail about some sessions you can do, some intervals we enjoy and how they can be one of the best ways to improve your running. Here is a link to some great content on interval training that we talk about in the podcast: https:/…

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Episode 19 Performance Psychology 49:09

5M ago49:09

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For todays episode we talk about performance psychology. We talk about the thought processes that can stop you doing your best in training or races and some techniques and tools that can overcome them. We cover pre race anxiety and visualisation and how you can train your brain to help you get the best from your running. We also go through our week…

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Episode 18 Coach John 'Stazza' Starrett interview 58:46

5M ago58:46

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This episode features an interview with coach John Starrett and we discuss the coaching course, John's background, the marathon and much more. You will also hear from two others on the coaching course, Raff and Aisling. The sound quality is a bit mixed, so apologies for that! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results…

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Episode 17 Kenya experience 46:36

6M ago46:36

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This week is a bit different as it features a diary Paul kept when in Kenya on the running coaching course and also features reflections from Mark, Natasha and Nick who were also in Iten. The sound quality is a bit mixed, so apologies for that! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and so…

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Episode 16 Equipment part two; Clothing 43:53

6M ago43:53

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For our second of two parts on running equipment we cover some of the wide range of running stuff that you can buy. There are various tops, shorts, trousers, socks, underwear, and numerous other accessories and we talk about the ones that may help elevate your performance! We hope you enjoy this episode! We also go through our week of running and c…

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Episode 15 Equipment part one: Shoes 41:45

6M ago41:45

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In this first of two episodes focusing on running equipment we talk about running shoes. There are so many different type of shoes that you can buy and there is a wide range of prices, styles, fits and uses. We talk about all of this and how to get the right shoe for you! We will be back next week with a second part of equipment which will cover ev…

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Episode 14 Hills 46:15

6M ago46:15

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Today we cover hill running! Hills can be hard, but can have some great benefits to your running, health and overall fitness. We go through some of the evidence of the benefits, the different type of hills to practice and how to prepare for hilly races. If you enjoy hills (or hate them!) we hope you will get something from this episode! We also go …

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Episode 13 Coaching and Training 49:05

7M ago49:05

49:05

In the first episode of 2024 we talk about the different options for accessing running coaching. We discuss how you can get free training plans, paid plans, the different running apps you can use and also using a trained running coach. We talk about the pros and cons of all of this and why getting some sort of coaching help to improve your running …

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Episode 12 Ultra Marathon part 2; the UTMB 53:41

7M ago53:41

53:41

Todays episode is all about ultra running and specifically the famous UTMB race. We talk about how to get into the UTMB, the races involved, the planning, preparation and Pauls experience of running the CCC race in 2023. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic suggesti…

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Episode 11 Christmas Running 38:21

7M ago38:21

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With Christmas coming up, we talk about finding the time, motivation and enthusiasm to keep your running going during the festive season! We discuss how to be sure you can enjoy running as well as the holiday fun, food and drink! We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some future topic…

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Episode 10 Running and Mental Health 39:12

7M ago39:12

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For this episode we talk about running and mental health. The benefits of running for mental health and the evidence around that, and also the impacts on our mental health if we can’t run due to injury and what we can do to combat that. We also go through our week of running and cover some recent race results, shout outs to listeners and some futur…

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Episode 9 Marathon Part Two 44:25

7M ago44:25

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For this episode we go into the marathon again. In our very first Running Partners we talked about how to go about approaching a marathon, so in this episode we build on that and go into more of the detail. We cover training plans and specifics, how long to run in the build-up, weekly mileage, fueling, drinks, equipment and much more. This episode …

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Bonus Episode; Christmas gift guide, also on YouTube, link in notes 6:08

8M ago6:08

6:08

Enjoy our bonus gift guide episode which you can also watch here on YouTube We will back on Monday with a new episode! Thanks for listening and please subscribe and tell your friends if you enjoy!By Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope

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Episode 8 Ultra Marathon 45:14

8M ago45:14

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In this weeks episode we discuss ultra marathons. We talk about the joy of ultras, how to get started with them, some of the basics such as food, kit, training and crew and how brilliant they can be. We also cover a few of the challenges too that you might face if you want to give an ultra a go! We also go through our week of running and cover some…

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Episode 7 Running Around Life 39:57

8M ago39:57

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This episode is how to fit running in around life. Sometimes life can get in the way of going running, enjoying it and achieving your goal, whether this is to do with work, children, pets, family and so on. We chat about how you can get round this and still make time for the sport you love and the importance of finding time for yourself even when i…

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Episode 6 Track Running 34:15

8M ago34:15

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In this episode we discuss all aspects of track running. We discuss the benefits of track running, how to get into it, the basic track rules and how you can make a track session part of your weekly running. It’s been a busy week for us with an ill child at home all week, but we still managed to get our runs in and we cover the running we have been …

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Episode 5 Half Marathon 38:29

8M ago38:29

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In this episode we get into the detail of the half marathon. We discuss training for a half, when to start, specific workouts and tapering. We also go into race day tactics and some kit that might help to execute a great race. We also have our usual chat about our week of running and how this has fitted in around Halloween and trips to the dentist!…

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Episode 4 Coping with injuries 36:32

9M ago36:32

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In this episode we delve into the topic of running injuries. We cover a wide range of injuries from common muscular issues many runners suffer to some specific issues including anaemia and sciatica. We talk about our own experiences with injuries, how to deal with them physically and mentally and how to keep enjoying running when injuries or illnes…

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Episode 3 Running fun in Autumn 37:16

9M ago37:16

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For this one we talk all about running in autumn, when its dark the weather is wet and cold and motivation can dip. We cover how to overcome the autumn blues in different ways and also chat about gear you might need. We also talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals and cover a few race results from listen…

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Episode 2 Nutrition 36:01

9M ago36:01

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This episode is about nutrition and covers pre-race fuelling, in-race nutrition and food for ultra marathons, and the lessons we have learnt over the years with all of this. We also talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals and talk about future topics suggested by listeners. We will back every Monday with…

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Episode 1 Marathon 31:59

9M ago31:59

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This episode is all about the marathon and covers training plans, targets, picking the right course and how to make sure you enjoy the marathon. We also say a bit to introduce ourselves and talk about how our weekly training is going as we work towards our own running goals. We will back every Monday with a new episode. Here is how you can connect …

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Introducing Running Partners! 1:17

10M ago1:17

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Introducing Running Partners, a brand new podcast about all aspects of running, hosted by partners in life and running, Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope. This trailer gives you a taste of what the podcast is all about, so please subscribe now and enjoy our first episode on Monday 9th October 2023 and then we will publish a new episode every week! Yo…

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