John, Kelly, Sandbag AND Good Morning Callum debrief their respective weeks of training whilst focusing on their Sunday races: The Lightning Bolt 10K and the Oxford Half Marathon

We also discuss local and world news (Chicago Marathon!)

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Callum talk through their training weeks.

We have lots of news

AND there's an interview with Kurt Taylor of Bristol & West.
With PBs of 14min for 5K, 29:20 for 10K and 66:03 for half marathon, Kurt is training for a 2:20 at Chicago Marathon!

Have a great week all,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Good Morning Callum debrief their training week!

There's: Odd Down 5K, a new parkrun and cycling galore

Have a great everyone,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John and Kelly are joined by 2:33 marathoner and previous interviewee and co-host Andrew Drake.

We talk through our week of training which includes racing the Weston Prom and the Oldbury 10 Mile.

In Kelly's corner we answer Will's question of how to properly carry and take on race nutrition.

AND - we have a Bristol Half Marathon Preview Special - THREE interviews with runners who each have their own exciting story as to why they are running next weeks Bristol Half Marathon!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

PS - This is worth a read :-)
https://www.greatrun.org/local-podcasters-take-on-the-great-bristol-run/

Just John & Kelly this week.

A review of last week's training: The Bristol Track Club South West PBs 5K at Odd Down... The Curly Wurly parkrun... long run etc

In Kelly's corner there's reflection on the positives of abstaining from alcohol whilst training.

Our interview this week is with 2:27 marathoner AND - first European at this years Comrade Marathon (ACTUALLY 90K!!) - Anthony Clark!!

Have a good week everyone,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

Strap in - it's a long one!

John, Kelly and Good Morning Callum talk through another good week of training and a stellar set of results at the Severn Bridge Half Marathon.

We talk through as many other race results as we can, including: UTMB, Green Man Ultra, 100K World Champs and Antrim Half!

We go into Kelly's Corner and the hot topic this week is - the long run!

AND... we have an interview with 2:45 marathoner Kate Drew!

AND... We have a read out of a BBC article about the Ghost Runner - read by the journalist himself Olivier Guiberteau!! Here's the article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/62607571

Have a great week legends,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Good Morning Callum talk through a great week of training including a track session, the Towpath 5K and Ashton Court parkrun

In Kelly's Corner we talk about marathon racing daps!

AND - we have an interview with Andrew Heyes after representing GB at the European Championships Marathon last week. Andrew has a marathon PB of 2:13 which he ran at Manchester this year and is one of the nicest and smartest guys in the sport!

Have a good week legends,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Marcus 'Maestro' Kropacsy steering the ship this week!

We talk through last week's training, reflect on the Nailsea 10K Beer and Banger, some parkrun tourism AND we have news on the European Championships Marathon results -women & men.

In Kelly's Corner we talk about the importance of a tempo run.

Hang around at the end cus we have a stellar interview with 2:28 marathoner, Olympian and mum - Sonia Samuels!

Have a good week and if you can - come to the Towpath 5K on Friday - you can enter on the night!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John and Kelly are joined by "Laurence Sandbag" Caird to talk through their weeks of training including a deep dive into balancing miles over sessions.

We talk through last week's Commonwealth Games Athletics - picking out some highlights.

We go into Kelly's corner and get some good running tips!

AND - there's an interview with Aussie legend, Andy Buchanan after his 7th place result in the CWG marathon with 2:15:40

We're off to the Beer and Banger 10K in Nailsea on Friday - entries online have closed but you can enter on the day!

Have a good week legends,

The SMM Team

John and Kelly are a tripod again with Marcus "The Maestro" Kropacsy co-hosting.

We talk through last week's training, the SWPBs Odd Down 5K Race #3, the Commonwealth Games Marathon AND not only do we go into Kelly's Corner but we also hear Marcus' Musings!

BONUS - we have an interview with CWG Marathon 10th place finisher and first Brit - CLARA EVANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a good week all,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

Just Jelly this week!

John banks a track session and a Guinness session. Kelly continues to dominate just before going into her 6-week holiday!

We chat through: Training, the Rogue Runs Age Grader, the World Champs and the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

We also have an interview with 2:31 marathoner Georgina Schwiening - who is taking part at the Common Wealth Games marathon - this weekend!

Have a good week all,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John & Kelly are re-joined by Good Morning Callum where they talk through their previous week of training which included running and celebrating Ashton Court parkrun's 500th event!

In Kelly's Corner she interviews 3-local legend vets: Katy Roy, Tariq Kurd and Charlotte Taylor-Green and talks about their experiences at the World Masters Athletics Championships

It's hot - be careful running this week everyone!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John & Kelly are joined by Katy again :-)

We talk through our week of training and talk about the upcoming Athletics World Championships - coming this weekend!

Lots of wildlife talk... we go into Kelly's corner...

Join us at Ashton Court parkrun this weekend - they're celebrating their 500th!!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Callum debrief their training week!

We have a corner.We hope it's coming home...

Have a great week all!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John and Kelly are joined by Marcus "Maestro" Kropacsy this week.

We talk through training, the South West PBs Odd Down 5K - Race 2 AND The Cotswold Way.

We go into Kelly's Corner...

AND... we have an interview with 2:34 marathoner Philly Bowden!!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

This week, John and Kelly are joined by Laurence "Sandbag" Caird!

We debrief the Bristol & West Open Meeting Track 3000Mtr Race we all did which includes some interviews with winners such as Jack "Banny" Bancroft, Good Morning Callum and also1:53 800Mtr runner Ted Chamberlain!

We reflect on wrecked calves and ANOTHER parkrun first finisher for Kelly.

Thanks for listening and thanks for your support!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John & Kelly are joined by 2:44 man Will Purcell

We talk about Will training with his new coach and debrief the Clevedon and Towpath 10K

Spend some time in Kelly's corner and gushing over her new found greatness over the hills :-P

AND - Kelly interviews Tommy Hughes! World Record holder after running 2:30 for the marathon... at 62!!!

Cheers all,

The SMM Team

John and Kelly are joined by Sam Mumford this week to debrief The Dartmoor Discovery.

Sam has been with us on the Mum's Takeover episode and has run 8:28 at the Green Man Ultra!

The Dartmoor Discovery, or DD as it's affectionately known, is the UK's longest single lap road ultra marathon - 32+ miles... 4000ft+ of elevation!! It is BRUTAL!!!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John and Kelly are joined by Girls Takeover Legend - Katy Sutcliffe!

We talk through another week of training and racing at the Odd Down 5K.

We spend some time in Kelly's Corner and thank this week's Patron - Owen Davies!

Have a good week legends,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Good Morning Callum present the show this week.

They cover their week of training, including workouts, parkrun and long running.

We talk through some results and Kelly talks about periods.

AND - at the end we have an interview Kate Jayden:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-61067808

A super inspiring person who shares some really interesting thoughts regarding running and mental health.

This week's patron is Katrina Entwistle - thank you so much for your support!

Have a good week legends,

The SMM Team

John & Kelly steer the ship with the help of returning co-host Catie O'Donoghue!

We talk through this weeks training BUT mainly focus on: Kelly's experience at the Night of the 10,000m PBs AND Catie running a marathon PB at the weekend!!!

A huge thanks to this weeks Patreon! Fellow SMM and integral part of the Girls Take Over, Clare Meraz.

It's the first Towpath 10K race this Friday - hopefully see some of you there

Have a good week legends!

The SMM Team

John and Kelly run the show with the help of Callum - we all remember Callum right? Good morning! https://youtu.be/HXhd0HbqTJU

We talk through our week of training which includes: A session, the last Prom race of the series, Ashton Court parkrun and Frisbee! https://www.facebook.com/bristolultimatedevelopment/?ref=py_c

This week's Patron is Andy Holliday!!
https://www.strava.com/athletes/30225973

Lots to talk about in Kelly's Corner!

AND - We have an interview with 2:12 marathoner and all round legend Andy Buchanan!!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

Lauren is back safely from hols - she's gonna take some time out from the pod until she's back running again - we wish her a speedy recovery :-)

John and Kelly run the show with the help of local legend Catie O'Donoghue

We talk though Catie's running history, our week of training and the Vitality London 10K

This week's Patron is unknown! Thank you unknown!!

In Kelly's corner we talk about the Green Runners - a new running club created to better inform runners of how they can reduce their impact on the planet when training, racing and eating.

Cheers legends,
The SMM Team

Lauren's still on her hols - so it's just John & Kelly this week.

We talk through our week of training, leading up to the South West PBs 5K Race!

We cover lots of race news and results.

Shout out & huge thanks to this week's patron - Tim Griffiths = https://www.strava.com/athletes/9872469

We also have an interview with Nick Earl! Nick is a 2:14 Marathoner, climate scientist and fantastic story teller!

Have a good week legends!

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Good Morning Callum talk through their week of training whilst focusing on the Cotswold Way Relay and the fact that it's coming home

!We have a patron shoutout - thanks Noo!

Kelly's corner, she's asking for a signing of a petition = https://chng.it/mzdmct57kd

Eastville 3x1mi relay this week, Odd Down 5K next week and Towpath 10K the week after that

Have a great week everyone,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Lauren's still on her hols - she spectated at the Boston Marathon today!! We will properly chat about this when she is back :-)

John & Kelly share hosting duties with previous guest, now 2:33 marathoner, pretty good podcaster (checkout Let The Gains Begin) Andrew Drake!

We review Andrew's build up, training and race day at Manchester.

We go into Kelly's Corner and discuss the importance of... toilets!

This week's Patreon is James West = https://www.strava.com/athletes/35642565

Please become a Patreon like James - support the show!

Cheers Legends,

The SMM Team!

Lauren's on holiday for a few week's so John & Kelly share hosting duties with 2:43 debut marathoner - Callum Moore!

The three of us debrief the Manchester Marathon.

By nice coincidence, this week's patron is, Callum!!

Enjoy legends,

Cheers,

The SMM Team

PS - Good Morning Callum = https://youtu.be/HXhd0HbqTJU

John, Kelly and Lauren chat through lasts week's training and rehab.

Lots of race results and a brief visit into Kelly's corner :-P

Interview with Jack Bancroft: With PBs of 14:31 for 5K, 29:58 for 10K and 68:01 for the Half Marathon - Jack is in great shape and ready to take on the Manchester marathon next week :-) https://www.strava.com/athletes/45991473

Many thanks to this week's Patreon: Catie O’Donoghue
https://www.strava.com/athletes/17980471

Catie runs for Bristol and West and also has connections with the Swindon Shin Splints!

Super strong on the road, the cross and the trails and recently took first place at the prestigious Cub Race making it 3 years in a row!

Have a good week legends!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

John & Kelly debrief their efforts at the Eton Dorney Half and Lauren takes us into her Lauren and talks us through the science of recovery.

We also have an awesome interview with 2:29 marathoner Alice Wright! Alice recently ran the world qualifying time at the Houston Marathon an is hoping to represent at either the World Champs or the Common Wealth Games!

Our Patreon shout out this week goes to James Bertenshaw = https://www.strava.com/athletes/13553246

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like James you can do so here https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community!

Whisky of the month:

The One = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/the-lakes-distillery/the-one-orange-wine-cask-finished-whisky/?srh=1



Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

The Girls Take Over!

Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren & Nadia.

The girls celebrate International Women's Day by talking about inspirational female runners, slogans they'd like on running tops and debate issues regarding DSD (Differences in Sex Development) and trans runners.

They answer listener questions and review Alexandra Heminsley's book, Running Like a Girl. The next book they're reading is Amby Burfoot's, First Ladies of Running. Get yourself a copy so you can read along with the SMM girls!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

Lauren talks Wokingham Half and making sensible decisions.

We cover race results including the Cross Country Nationals.

We give a Patreon shout out to

Nadia Kottegoda = https://www.strava.com/athletes/21350974

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Nadia you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month =

Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

***Next week the Girls Take Over - any questions - please send them in on Insta***

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

Lauren talks us through her Hoka event!!

We talk over the 100K Relay Attempt, worth a watch!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn8aD8KEEH4&ab_channel=Pro%3ADirectRunning

We give a Patreon shout out to

Lucy Davidson = https://www.strava.com/athletes/25034749

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Lucy you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

*NEW* Whisky Of The Month =

Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

We talk through LOTS of running news AND we go into Kelly's Corner to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of Cross Country - there's a super cool jingle for this - thanks Will!!!

AND we have an interview with Hannah Irwin! Hannah is an English & Northern Ireland International who is a 72minute half marathoner!! Recently came 2nd to Helen Obiri in a Cross Country Champs!

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

The first ever Mums' Take Over!

Four very inspiring Bristol based Mums: Jemma Harfield, Kate Matheson, Lucy Ellis & Sam Mumford - all at very different stages of motherhood - all have run 5K through to marathon.

They reflect on their running experiences before, during and after pregnancy!

We hope you enjoy!

Cheers,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature KD & LR taking part in their lactate threshold test - PART 2!

John gets Covid - he’s fine - main symptom is boredom!

We give a Patreon shout out to

Andrew O’Brien = https://www.strava.com/athletes/17275872

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Andrew you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

*NEW* Whisky Of The Month =Big Peat

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/douglas-laing/big-peat-whisky/?srh=1

We talk through some running news.

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Next week we are recording a - Mum’s Takeover Episode - if you have any questions for our 4 running mums, please send them in here or on Insta.

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AND we have an interview with Siena Hayes! Siena is relatively new to running having a background mainly in rowing where she excelled. Over the last 18-months she’s made huge gains in running, which include a 3:07 marathon at London 2021 AND she WON the Celtic Trail Ultra a few weeks later (54kms & 5000+ft of elevation!)

Lots more to come from Siena - follow her here https://www.strava.com/athletes/18189869 and here https://www.instagram.com/siena_runs/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature KD & LR taking part in an lactate threshold test and the Reclaim The Night run in memory of Ashling Murphy

We give a Patreon shout out to Will Purcell = https://www.strava.com/athletes/13309677

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Will you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

The Great Western Runners Towpath 10K Series entries have open - enter here:

https://www.greatwesternrunners.org.uk/towpath-series/

AND we have an interview Sorrell Walsh who is a Bristol based writer, long distance runner and sub 2.55 marathoner. One who is all for equality, expression, dry humour and Mother Nature. Sorrell also started the running movement that is https://www.instagram.com/wmnrun/?hl=en - Aiming to inspire, support, and encourage women to face a goal they may have never considered, and working together to get there, to the finish line, and to an equal footing within endurance running, and sport as a whole.

(That 2:55 marathon was 2:54:50... in Boston... 2017... YES - the hot one - WOW!!!!)

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Sandbag review their week of training AND debrief the Nailsea Beer and Banger 10K :-)

Have a good weekend everyone,
Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature: Lauren finding a new coach, 2:37 Marathoner Jo Wilkinson and the Speedway 10K!

We give a Patreon shout out to Toby Wells = https://www.strava.com/athletes/27364562

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Toby you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We promote our favourite 5k (Other than parkrun!) the Bristol Track Club 5K Race Day - enter here: https://data.opentrack.run/en-gb/x/2022/GBR/apr-road-southwest-5km/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We pay our respects to Ashling Murphy in light of her tragic death and discuss our plans to organise a Reclaim The Night Run in her memory.

We give a Patreon shout out to Marcus “Maestro” Kropacsy = https://www.strava.com/athletes/1906016

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like The Maestro you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week AND there’s an interview with Jo Wilkinson who is a 2:37 marathoner; has ran in the Commonwealth Games and European Championships! https://www.runningjo.co.uk/about-us/jo-wilkinson/

Cheers legends,

The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!

We feature the sad end of Marathon Talk - an inspiration for us in starting this podcast!

We give a Patreon shout out to Jack “Banny” Bancroft = https://www.strava.com/athletes/45991473

If you would like to support the podcast and become a Patron like Jack you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners
All monies go towards the podcast and back into the running community.


Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week AND there’s an interview with 2:13 marathoner Matt Clowes = https://www.strava.com/athletes/18788786

Cheers legends,
The SMM Team

Happy New Year everyone!

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's training!


We talk through the results of the South West Cross Country Champs.

We give our first ever Patreon shout out to our first ever Patron,
Laurence "Sandbag" Caird = https://www.strava.com/athletes/37417482

Whisky Of The Month = Kilkerran Heavily Peated (Batch 5) = https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/kilkerran/kilkerran-heavily-peated-batch-no-5-whisky/

We finish off talking through what's coming up next week.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly & Lauren talk through last week's running!

We also review 2021 - PBs, miles, fave race etc AND set ourselves new challenges for next year.

If you've enjoyed this and the last 88 episodes of the Single Malt Marathoners then why not support us on Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

Next year we wanna continue to produce weekly insight into the local running scene and keep brining you interviews with the most interesting runners out there - help us do this by pledging £5/month :-)

Merry Christmas from the SMM Team!

Cheers,
John

The Girls Take Over!

Kelly hosts with Clare, Katy, Lauren and Nadia where they discuss and summarise their year of running.

They tackle tough topics like equality in Cross Country, PMS and hair!

They review Elise Downing's book Coasting and also set out to read Alexandra Heminsley's Running Like A Girl -if you can, pick up a copy and have a read ready for next time the Girls Take Over!

We wish you a very merry Christmas! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last 88 episodes then why not give back and support the podcast for the cost of a coffee ~ https://www.patreon.com/singlemaltmarathoners

One more episode coming this year,

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from John, Kelly & Lauren whilst focusing on the Telford 10K!

We announce the winner of our first ever SMM Give away...
Huge congrats to Emma Kiernan who was within 1 second of guessing our combined finishing time ( 1:51:58 ) Your prize is on it's way to you!!

Please find time to help someone in need, follow the below link to sign a petition to try and keep Team GB hopeful Seyfu in Britain - he is currently fighting against being deported:
https://www.change.org/p/home-office-stop-team-gb-hopeful-from-facing-persecution-in-ethiopia?recruiter=false&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_message&recruited_by_id=2ecf4c40-52ad-11ec-b6e1-a1e58dedb55c&share_bandit_exp=message-31495708-en-GB

Any questions for us - please send them in on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Lauren's on holiday so you're stuck with Jelly!

John & Kelly talk through another strong week of training with a fantastic result at XC for KD!

Any questions for the pod, send them in on Insta!

Enter our Christmas give away here:
https://forms.gle/KhEP6T88MurXhGaL7

Here's the link to the Fukuoka documentary:
https://youtu.be/8Xw1TGFesZg

Have a good week!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Usual weekly recap from John, Kelly & Lauren.

John is coming to terms with his injury - coming back strong and embracing the strength work whilst Kelly and Lauren are picking up prizes at the Weston Prom 5 Mile race.

Any questions for the pod - please send 'em in on Insta.

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk about last week's training.

Kelly interviews 2:48 marathoner Melissah Gibson - 2:48 is one marathon of 69 so far!!!

Any questions for us, please send them through on Insta

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and the return of the Good Morning Callum!

We debrief a week of training which includes the Clevedon 10K and BTC Odd Down 5K!

Have a great week,
Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through last week's running which includes a fantastic debut Ashton Court parkrun performance from LR and Gwent League Cross Country domination from KD. John whinges about his back and hammy niggles...

We also have an interview with 2:52 marathoner Ian "Billy" Connock. Ian runs for Weston AC and is part of a banterful yet supportive foursome of: Kieron Summers, Ben Haines (both previously on the pod) and Chris Selman (will be on the pod!) His story about his debut marathon is worth this listen on it's own!

Any questions for the pod - please send them in on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

John, Kelly and Lauren talk through last week's training including ANOTHER parkrun first finisher for KD and a sensible race execution from LR at the Reading Half Marathon!!

We take on a really great listener question from past interviewee & 2:36 marathoner Kieron Summers - if you wanna ask us something, please send in on the Insta page!

Cheers,
The SMM Team

Jelly are back from their holiday and with Lauren talk through this week's training!

We also have an interview with 2:13 marathoner Josh Griffiths!!!

Any questions, please send 'em in on Insta!

Cheers,
The SMM Team