135: A Very British Hero with Rob Hadgraft

On this week's show we have a run with Kevin McQuaid. We talk about running's impact on Kevin's life and more specifically how 'breath work' has made a significant impact on his running, that of the youngsters he coaches and the lives of children he teaches. Listen in for some practical tips on how you can improve your breathing in the show.

On this week's show, we attempt our first ever remote 'on the run' interview, speaking to Jerry Carey. Jerry's story is a tough one - from abuse and care homes in her childhood to teenage drug and alcohol misuse ending in her falling into an abusive and controlling relationship in her twenties. But Jerry was put in touch with the Running Charity, and running and exercise helped her change her future and build a new life. Jerry's story is one that was featured in the book 'Running Stories: By Runners of All Ages, Speeds and Backgrounds' by Jerry Lockspeiser and Andrew Roberts. 

It's been over a year, but Shaun is back. We are rebranding the show - we've been inspired, we miss running and chatting so Shaun will be recording his conversations with inspiring people while he runs. It has the capacity to go completely tits-up but it could be worth a listen too. We want to understand how running and exercise has shaped people's existence, what impact it has on their lives and how they want the 'relationship' to develop. Watch this space for some great interviews

Been a while...Shaun, Robbie and Tom are back for a chat about what's been happening. We tried and failed to cover it all- but we had a nice time talking about it. Robbie talks about Le Jog using a dodgy wifi connection from on high, and Tom talks about the return to domestic racing before being interrupted by Shaun and his tube train licking antics.  Please, please, please enter our #howfar run challenge this September- and encourage your company, family or team to do so too! Enter here https://www.letsgetrunning.co.uk/howfar-cc Have a good one

This week, Shaun talks to ex-runner Charlotte Penfold (new Moore). Charlotte shot to stardom as a teenager when she broke the two minute barrier for 800 metres at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running or your favourite race for your chance to win a case of CLIF BLOKS™ post an image on instagram and tag @letsgetrunning - find out more at the beginning of this episode. You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

In part 2 of our 'Race of your life' series, Shaun hears from Welsh running legend Steve Brace. The former long-distance runner represented Great Britain in the men's marathon at the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics and won at the Paris Marathon in 1989 and 1990 and at the Berlin Marathon in 1991. Brace has been involved in the Welsh running scene for some time and is now a race director. We talk to him about how he got hooked on running, his best ever race and much more. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running or your favourite race for your chance to win a case of CLIF BLOKS™ post an image on instagram and tag @letsgetrunning - find out more at the beginning of this episode. You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

The first in a new series. The 'Race of your life' series is all about the races that stick in our memories, the one that got you hooked on running, that day you were flying, or a performance that blew you away in person or watching on tv. First up, Shaun speaks to runner, journalist and broadcaster, Tom Gayle. We want to hear from you! Tell us your stories about how you got into running, your favourite, most memorable races and more. You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

This week Shaun chats to Rob Hadgraft, the author of 'Sydney Wooderson: A Very British Hero' a biography of Britain's most popular sportsman of the 1930s and 40s. Discover the story of the small, shy bespectacled fellow and his baggy shorts in this special episode. If you've got ideas about who we should talk to about special performances from running history, get in touch! You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

Shaun joins Robbie for more lockdown chat and launches a new feature- the best run ever. Hear tales of Shaun's memorable 4th place cross-country nationals and Robbie's emotional ultra. If you've got ideas about who we should talk to about special performances from running history, get in touch! You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook

This week Shaun has an extended chat with Gemma Hillier-Moses about her life in running and her battle with cancer. Find out more about Gemma, Move Charity and the 2.6 challenge You can email us on [email protected], send an audio message to us on WhatsApp +31612679529 or leave a message and follow us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook