SE2 E02 - Charlotte Purdue

Well, we're back!!! For a one off...or maybe more, who knows! It was fantastic to speak to former WR holder Steve Cram and World Cross Country medalist, Tim Hutchings in this weeks special episode.  We discussed everything from the relaunch of mass participation events, the sub 2hr marathon and of course reflecting back on two amazing careers. We hope you all enjoy and we hope to come back with some more special one off episodes like this!

In this weeks episode, we spoke to our other host, Ross Murray. Ross talked about his journey through the sport, from his beginnings in the North East of England, through to his own Olympic story in 2012. Enjoy the episode and as always, leave a review and subscribe!!

In this weeks episode, we spoke to our very own Colin Mccourt. Tune in to hear how Colin asses his own career, what we would have done differently, where he is at with his running now and how he fits is all in with a family! We hope you enjoy!

In this weeks episode, we spoke to New Balance's Danny Orr. Danny is the strategic business manager for performance at New Balance and we talked all things shoes. Shoe innovation, shoe performance and what is driving the market. Tune in and we hope you enjoy!

Wellll welll wellll, We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with 2 x Olympic Finalist and multiple European and Commonwealth medalist Laura Weightman. Laura is fresh off her 3km PB of 8:26 which puts her 2nd on the all time British rankings, an amazing achievement. In our episode we talked all things Olympic finals, winning medals, being coached by Steve Cram and more!

Yo Yo!! In this weeks episode we were lucky enough to speak to 3 time European medalist, Andy Vernon! We caught up with Andy about what happened to him in the run up to the London Marathon, why he didn't run and where is at now. We also talked about the upcoming 'Night of The 10ks. Andy's experience there and why it's such a great event. Hope you enjoy! 

Oi oi!! In this weeks episode, I spoke to GB International and 2:09 marathoner, Dewi Griffiths. We spoke all about his transition through the age groups, working on a farm and fitting his training around sheering the sheep!! Dewi is set to run in the World Championships in Doha later this year! Enjoy! 

In this weeks episode, we spoke to Team New Balance Manchester coach, Steve Vernon. Steve was a fantastic cross country runner in his own right, finishing 10th at the European Cross Country champs in 2012 and has an impressive 8 national cross country medals to his name. He is now the team coach of New Balance Manchester where he coaches a whole group of professional athletes. We discussed cross country, coaching and of course...mixed up with some light-hearted chit chat. 

In this weeks episode we spoke to Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Luke Mathews. We talked all things training, racing, being coached by his Mum and getting still getting tucked in at bed time. Enjoy! 

In this weeks episode, we spoke to Charlotte Purdue. Charlotte finished 13th in the marathon at the World Championships in London 2017 and is the third fastest female British marathoner of all time with a PB of 2:25:35. In this episode we talk about her journey through athletics, the junior ranks and where she is at now...as always, mixed up with some light-hearted chit chat.