Podcast
Running Partners
Hosted by Paul Griffiths and Alison Scope · EN
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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Episode 117 Sports Dietitian Lauren Rose
Feb 2201:02:42Tap to summarizeThis 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 (laurenrgregory3@gmail.com). 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 116 80/20 Training
Feb 1500:48:31Tap to summarizeThis 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 115 The psychology of bottling it
Feb 800:49:47Tap to summarizeThis 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 114 Protein, ankles and other stuff
Feb 100:43:23Tap to summarizeThis week Paul was due to talk about his 100k challenge, but this is delayed following an unfortunate football incident! The protein chat from last week has generated some feedback, so we delve into this in a bit more detail and other general training talk! Here are some links; 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 113 More marathon training chat
Jan 2500:56:21Tap to summarizeFollowing lots of feedback on last weeks episode we are continuing our marathon training chat this week and covering a few more key aspects of training to think about in the lead up to your marathon! Let us know what you think or if there is anything else for us to cover... 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Epsiode 112 Marathon time again!
Jan 1800:49:56Tap to summarizeThis week is another all about the marathon ! Many of you will be starting your marathon plans for races this Spring, so we talk about different ways to approach the race, how training doesn't have to be the same for everyone and how to work out what works for you! 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 111 2026 here we come...
Jan 1100:44:42Tap to summarizeWe are back for another year of running chat, race results and reviews, how we find time for our own running, goals for the year ahead and much more. We hope you had a great festive break and are excited for your running goals for the year ahead! 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 110 What a year...2025 reviewed
Dec 2101:05:57Tap to summarizeThis week we talk about some highlights from the last year for the podcast, for listeners and for us! Thank you for listening to our podcast this year and we are having 2 weeks off before coming back in 2026 for another year of fun!! 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
Transcribe →Episode 109 Comeback
Dec 1400:42:36Tap to summarizeAli has been out of action for a couple of months recovering a suspected stress fracture. As the injury hopefully clears up and Ali is ready to return to running, she chats about how she intends to go about it, and what a plan looks like with a marathon only four months away. Hopefully helpful to any injured runners out there and let us know what you think? Here is a link to the article we mentioned, https://www.cyclingweekly.com/fitness/it-will-be-a-part-of-my-plan-forever-how-cycling-100-miles-a-week-is-helping-this-olympic-runner-win-medals 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 runningpartners@outlook.com 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
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Episode 70 Brighton Half Marathon
Mar 3, 202500:44:42Tap to summarizeThis week is a preview and a review of the Brighton Half Marathon. The race is in its 35th year, and we chat a bit about the history, some race strategy for the half and then how it all goes in practice! We also cover the Brighton and Hove Parkrun and a few other fun bits from the weekend! We hope you enjoy and share to your running pals if you enjoy! Also we have strava group you can join - click here; https://www.strava.com/clubs/1414138/membersAs 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 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 runningpartners@outlook.comShare this link to friends and family so they can subscribe http://running-partners.captivate.fm/listenPaul’s running coach websitewww.paulgriffithsrunningcoach.com Alis Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/2163809Ali’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/twenty.six.point.two/?hl=enAli’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/alison.griffiths.58/Paul’s Stravahttp://www.strava.com/athletes/10421356Paul’s Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/griffsrunning?igshid=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg==Paul’s Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.griffiths.77312Our YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwc3oBawuCiG-5ldXWfN-PQOur websitehttps://running-partners.captivate.fm/
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