Conversations About Running

In this episode, we sit down with Lloyd Kempson to talk about his recent trip to iten with Kenya Experience - diving into what it was like to train at altitude, immerse himself in Kenyan running culture, and step away from the usual routine. Lloyd shares honest reflections on his time at camp, what surprised him most, and the lessons he brought home. We also take a deep dive into the UK running scene, discussing the cultural differences between traditional athletics clubs and the newer, more community-driven run crews. Lloyd offers his thoughts on the disconnect between the two and what might be done to bridge the gap. Lloyd has also been busy creating content from his time in Kenya - you can find his videos and insights over on our Kenya Experience YouTube channel and on his own social platforms. A must-listen for anyone who might be thinking about taking the leap and heading on a training camp in Kenya! 🏃 🇰🇪

In this episode of Conversations About Running, Callum and Gavin chat with Matt Seddon - Coach, Broadcaster and Podcaster. Matt is co-host of the popular Sunday Plodcast, as well as Head Coach of the Oxford University Athletics and Cross Country Team. Over recent years he has also become a familiar voice at domestic and international running events as the on course commentator. Along with co founder, Dan Studley, Matt has also set up the already hugely successful Junior2Senior young athlete running camps, providing young runners with the opportunity to learn how to become successful senior athletes and continue to enjoy their running well into the future. For any young athletes listening be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode where we turn our attention to a new venture for young runners in Kenya which Matt will be partnering with us on 🏃 🇰🇪

In this episode of Conversations About Running, Callum & Gavin discuss all manner of topics, from parenthood, to diet and cases of mistaken identity, all through the lens of their perspective and experience as runners. At 40:30 the topic does eventually turn to a more serious running subject, with some meaningful and thought provoking discussion around the recent marathon World Record ran in Chicago by Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich. We hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations About Running.

In this episode of Conversations About Running, Callum and Gavin speak to British marathon runner, Jake Barraclough, otherwise known as the man behind the Ran to Japan YouTube and Insta channels. In 2023, Jake packed his bags and moved to Tokyo with a single goal of seeing how far the Japanese approach to distance running could take him. So far, the results are mightily impressive with Jake having quickly developed into a 2h17 marathon runner 🏃 🇯🇵 Something which didn't necessarily appear to be on the cards looking at his pre-Japan race results. We chat to Jake about all aspects of his Japanese experience, as well as the Japanese running scene more broadly. We really enjoyed this chat with Jake, and what stuck out was not only how serious and dedicated to his running he is, but rather the sense of fun and enjoyment that he is bringing along with it. We hope that you also enjoy our chat with Mr. Ran to Japan, Jake Barraclough.

Welcome to another episode of Conversations About Running. In this episode Callum and Gavin catch up after the Paris Olympics, discussing their favourite events, in particular digging into the men's 1500m. We also take a close look at both marathons which leads nicely into Callum asking Gavin about his time coaching alongside Renato Canova, who coached Emile Cairess to 4th place at this summer's Games. We talk about the training/coaching methods used by Canova and how this style has become more and more common in the world of marathon training. We also reflect on some of Gavin's stories from the time he spent with Canova and coaching some of the world's best distance runners. We hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations About Running.

Welcome to another episode of Conversations About Running. In this episode we are joined by Philipp Hagel, the Product Management Lead for Performance Running at On. Philipp is responsible for overseeing the development and launch of On's performance running shoes, from design and testing through to product rollout. We chat with Philipp about what it takes to create a competitive shoe in today's market, what the future of super shoes might look like, and some advice for aspiring footwear designers! We also delve into Philipp's previous role at Adidas where he was the Senior Global Product Manager and responsible for overseeing the launch of some of their top performing football boots. We talk about the learnings Philipp took from his time in the football industry over to his current role at On. We hope you enjoy this episode of Conversations About Running with Philipp Hagel.

In today's episode of Conversations About Running, Callum and Gavin catch up in another in-house episode. After being briefly side tracked by Eminem lyrics Callum and Gavin catch up on all things running, revisiting Callum's bold marathon prediction claims, discussing the selection debacle that embroiled the announcement of Team GB selections for the Paris Olympics, and the latest super shoe tech from Callum's other job, On. We conclude the show with Callum heading off to Wimbledon for a one mile race along with a concerning amount of pro plus to get him ready for it! Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy today's episode.

In this episode of Conversations About Running Callum and Gavin are joined by British athlete, Cari Hughes. Cari is a middle and long distance runner who competes for OAC Europe, one of On's professional distance running teams 🏃 Dividing her time between Saint Moritz, Dullstroom and her native Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cari talks us through the journey of a professional athlete and gives us some fantastic insights into the day-to-day routines of a full time runner. We talk about OAC, Cari's coach - Thomas Dreissigacker - and his approach to training and how Cari navigates the world of professional sport in regards to both training and forward planning for an eventual life and career after running. We hope you enjoy today's episode of Conversations About Running with Cari Hughes 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏃

In this episode of Conversations About Running, we chat with Danish running coach Mads Tærsbøl. Known for his scientific and data-driven approach to coaching, Mads has been instrumental in guiding his athletes to achieve remarkable performances. Notably, he coached Victor Smångs to a stunning victory at the Trafford 10k, where Victor clocked an impressive sub-29-minute finish at the age of 38. Join us as we delve into Mads' coaching philosophy, exploring how he leverages various metrics to optimize training and performance. We'll discuss the importance of reliable testing and the practical applications of data in running. Additionally, Mads shares insights from his own background as an athlete, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of personal experience and coaching expertise. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you understand how cutting-edge science can unlock your full potential. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that will inspire and inform your running journey. If you enjoy this episode please share with your running community and leave a review 👊

In this episode of Conversations About Running there is no special guest from the world of running and instead we stay in house for a chat with Callum and Gavin. We chat about various aspects of marathon prep, specifically delving into the recently published training schedule of Emile Cairess, who is coached by Gavin's former colleague, Renato Canova, asking whether this type of training is appropriate for runners below Emile's level. We also check in on our own running journeys and Callum makes a rather bold prediction about his own marathon potentia. We hope you enjoy this slightly different style of Conversations About Running and thanks for listening 🏃