The Masters of Running Podcast

Episode 111: A trip down memory lane revisiting my first episode with Joe Gough ahead of the podcast's 4th birthday on June 1st. I reflect on starting the podcast and remember the wonderful day recording live with Joe in his beautiful home. This episode looks at four parts from my debut episode: Joe's start in athletics, his mindset; training and physical work. Please share it widely. Thanks.

4th birthday special. | The Masters of Running Podcast. Listen to 4th birthday special. from The Masters of Running Podcast.. A trip down memory lane revisiting my first episode with Joe Gough ahead of the podcast's 4th birthday on June 1st. I reflect on starting the podcast and remember the wonderful day recording live with Joe in his beautiful home. Th...

The Tonypandy Track Classic is back for 2026 🤩
This year the event is hosting:

⭐️ Welsh Senior 5000m Championship
⭐️ Welsh U16 & U20 3000m Championship
⭐️ Elite 1500m & 5000m male and female races
⭐️ AND 800m races for ALL ages

June 13th 2026.
🔗 Entries are now open! For more information and to apply to enter, please follow the link: https://tinyurl.com/bsya6hx5

Episode 110: Virginia Mitchell. Another world class masters' athlete for you to enjoy and learn from. We discuss her career from her GB vest youth to now, her training, diet; wonderful racing experiences and future plans. A truly driven W60 athlete, bursting with drive, ambition and love/appreciation for masters athletics all while running a hugely successful coaching business.

Virginia Mitchell. | The Masters of Running Podcast. Listen to Virginia Mitchell. from The Masters of Running Podcast.. Episode 110: Virginia Mitchell. Another world class masters' athlete for you to enjoy and learn from. We discuss her career from her GB vest youth to now, her training, diet; wonderful racing experiences and future plans. A truly dri...

Brilliant and well-deserved by Davy Clarke.

Well done Davy Clarke on being awarded the Northern Ireland Masters athlete of the year award for 25/26 season.
Nice to be able to attend a great night to see him receive it too.🏆👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️

Clever.

Researchers in Switzerland have developed edible water capsules made from seaweed extract, presenting a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bottles. These biodegradable spheres, roughly the size of a cherry tomato, can be eaten whole, leaving behind no packaging waste at all.

The seaweed-based membrane is completely tasteless, vegan-friendly, and safe for consumption. Early trials have already taken place at marathons, festivals, and concerts, where the capsules showed promise as a replacement for millions of plastic bottles. The same technique could also be used for juices, sports drinks, or even liquid medicines, paving the way for a new approach to portable, waste-free hydration.

Lightweight and environmentally friendly, the capsules naturally break down if discarded, ensuring they cause no harm to ecosystems. This clever yet simple innovation highlights an important truth: addressing plastic pollution doesn’t always require complex technology sometimes, the answer lies in natural materials and creative science.

New road race directory for Ireland. Very well put together.

RaceRoutes | Irish Road Race Directory with Course Maps & Elevation Charts Find every road race in Ireland. Interactive course maps, elevation profiles and race info for 300+ races. Know the road before race day.

A great indoor season for a very early guest, Canadian Mark Pinckard. Looking in great shape for Korea. Tnx for sending this in Mark.
https://www.delta-optimist.com/local-sports/a-master-class-for-runner-mark-pinckard-12174240?fbclid=PAT01DUARlLfFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeqj7dReCGLuK9WFggVTUc0V02fdubbVMzcKgVjYsPNuD_GLsy07jcU8Y7O2w_aem_r09mVVY1uNWUog6PjzunTA

A master class for runner Mark Pinckard Tsawwassen runner completes fantastic indoor track season