Run Together, Run Forever

Episode Title: Marathon Man Episode Number: 002Guest: Ben PattinsonHost: Will FinlayIn this episode, I explore our theme of community as I talk to Ben Pattinson who is training for the Manchester Marathon. Ben is an Assistant Headteacher at a school in Birmingham. This discussion takes a deep dive into his training, favourite build up races in the West Midlands, his reason for running plus much more!Key Moments:01:30 - Ben's feelings for his upcoming marathon in Manchester 03:00 - Finding community in running 06:20 - Using parkrun as a training tool due to friendly competition09:14 - Ben's thoughts on the app, Runna 17:07 - Looking into Ben's Cheltenham Half Marathon Result23:00 - Ben's thoughts for other people doing their first marathon this spring26:10 - Creating a run club in a school environment31:50 - Ben's favourite races in the West Midlands39:00 - The Slog of the Marathon40:00 - Race Day OutfitConnect With Me!Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfinlay3/Follow on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/55757571Listen to More Episodes: https://run-together-run-forever.captivate.fmSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@RunTogetherRunForeverWatch this Episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmpfK8kNi5Q

Episode Title: Teaching Accountability.Episode Number: 001Guests: Emily Painter, Charlotte FisherHost: Will FinlayIn this episode, I sit down with Emily Painter and Charlotte Fisher, two keen sportswomen who are now in the running community after lengthy careers in amateur football. Tune in to hear about their personal journeys and how they hold each other accountable when running on our streets!KEY MOMENTS:01:51 - Early sporting journeys05:50 - Transitioning into running because of friends13:13 - Discussion about women's safety when running at night or alone19:04 - School Teacher Emily's thoughts on her school's "CouchTo5K" plan and how they are getting young people into the sport24:13 - Running while travelling the world!30:29 - Emily's big race planConnect With Me!Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfinlay3/Follow on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/55757571Listen to More Episodes: https://run-together-run-forever.captivate.fmWatch this Episode on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQJ_t2756YkSubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@RunTogetherRunForever

Episode Title: "Changing My Ways"Episode Number: 004In today's episode, I sit down and have the pleasure of speaking to Adrian Snood, AKA run.with.adrian. Adrian was a military musician who found running to start his weight loss transformation. He decided to document his journey over on TikTok for like-minded people in our community! Key Moments: 01:43 - Strava and how it builds community02:36 - Adrian's journey and weight Loss06:51- Adrian's thoughts on what parkrun is doing for our community08:30 - Understanding Backyard Ultras and Rasslebock Running 13:07 - Discovering great places to run in the West Midlands15:50 - How Adrian built his following on TikTok and what that community means to him24:04 - Wolverhampton 10K Controversy27:40 - Adrian's feelings on being a Part Time PT and how he feels he helps the community30:40 - How important is Strength Training to runners?37:35 - What races has Adrian got coming up?39:37 - Adrian's dream running partnerConnect With Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfinlay3/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/55757571:Listen to More Episodes: https://run-together-run-forever.captivate.fmWatch this Episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEMDi0voxEESubscribe on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@RunTogetherRunForeverConnect With Adrian!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run.with.adrian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asnood?lang=en-GBStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/45771971?oq=adria