The one where we press pause and run

Join Ryan and Alison as Ryan reflects on an amazing experience at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, collecting his 2nd world major star. Find out what lies ahead for both hosts with some big announcements for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Alison return to bring the curtain down on the final ever episode of the Press Play & Run Podcast. They discuss the reasons for the show coming to an end and what is next in their running, with Ryan preparing to take on the Chicago Marathon and Alison stepping back into the world of having a coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the London Marathon complete, Ryan and Alison reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly from the world's most iconic marathon. Join them for the last episode before a well-earned break over the summer period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Ryan and Alison for the season 3 finale of Press Play & Run with guest Yvonne McNairn. Yvonne is no stranger to podiums and mixing it with the best club runners in Scotland, but her path to the front of the pack has been anything straightforward, with life-threatening illness to overcome along the way. Hear her remarkable story and the steps she took to get back amongst the sharp end of competition.Episode linksYvonne's instagramRyan's instagramAlison's instagramThe Press Play & Run Playlist on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Alison return from a short unplanned hiatus to discuss their London Marathon training blocks, the races they have taken on in preparation and how they feel with race day fast approaching.Podcast LinksPress Play & Run Podcast InstagramPress Play & Run Club on FacebookPress Play & Run Club on Strava Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when someone reaches a point in their life when the desire for change demands action? Sophie Laidlaw joins Ryan and Alison to discuss the transformative power of running and yoga in helping her reframe her life following the death of her partner of 20 years by suicide. Sophie's story is one of resilience, heeding the call and doing difficult things to change the way you feel about yourself.Episode LinksSophie's running instaSophie's Yoga InstaPress Play & Run Playlist on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Fullarton, founder of Mount Vernon Runners, joins Ryan and Alison to discuss his running story, the highs of the London Marathon and the reason he does it all.Episode LinksMount Vernon Runners on InstagramPress Play & Run Playlist on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Press Play & Run, the top 10 UK running podcast, returns for another episode with hosts Ryan and Alison reflecting on the first month of their London Marathon training block, the growth of the Press Play & Run long run club and the beginning of race season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Press Play & Run Podcast is turning pink for the next two weeks in honour of this week’s guest, the incredible Beth Shearer!At just 28, Beth has progressed from humble running beginnings to the peak of qualifying for and completing the Boston Marathon and clocking a championship qualifying time for London 2024.This remarkable success was followed by the biggest challenge of Beth’s life when she was recently diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.Join us as Beth shares the story of her running, diagnosis and how running is playing a part in her treatment, alongside the most inappropriate joke anyone has ever made on the podcast!Episode LinksBeth's Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chances are if you have spent time at Scottish Parkruns or club races, there is a chance you've already spoken to Jim Boyle. If you haven't had the pleasure, join Ryan and Alison as they have a conversation with one of the good guys of the Scottish running scene and a glue guy in the community. We talk marathons, ultras, parkruns, dogs and Chesney Hawkes. No, really. Episode LinksJim Boyle's InstagramCrumble's Parkrun ReviewsRyan's InstagramRyan (@scottish_runner) • Instagram photos and videosPress Play and Run ClubStrava GroupFacebook Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.