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Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 252 - Dava Way 50k, Snakes & Wild Boars
"The Dava" is upon us once again and Kyle and Debbie share their excitement over this weekend's 50k. They also yap about the scariest run they've ever done in…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 251 - Olympic Medallist Robbie Renwick!
Debbie chats with long term friend and Olympic silver medallist Robbie Renwick, who is taking on the Race Directors’ Dava Way 50k this November! Okay, his…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 250 - Highland Fling Race Recap!
Listen to Debbie’s race recap after an incredible 3rd-place finish at the Highland Fling - her longest running race to date at 53 miles! Her Scottish Ultra…
Tartan Running ShortsTRS Episode 249 - Speyside Way Winners & Debbie Tapers!
🎙️ Episode 249 features not one, but THREE Speyside Way Ultra winners! We’re joined by 100K champions Maisie Baptiste and Frankie Ralph, along with 50K winner…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 248 - Moray Way 100, Highland Fling and a DNF
This week we discuss Kyle's DNF at the WHW race, the following week's Moray Way 100 miler, what Kyle's entered Debbie for next and details of the heartbreaking…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 247 - Kirkhill 8, Juicing & Moray Coastal Recap
This time we discuss another awesome Moray Way ultra race, argue whether the Enhanced Games are a good idea, and recap on Kyle's course record (yes, you read…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 246 - Wee Update & Moray Coastal Trail 50 Race Briefing!
In this unfiltered episode we do something different and bring the live race briefing into the podcast for the upcoming Moray Coastal Trail 50 that Kyle &…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 245 - Tickled Trout & Top Times
This week we discuss a kid-free date day with a parkrun thrown in, Kyle is buzzing he has now broken 16 minutes for 5k in 4 different decades, and we both…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 244 - Hyrox, Balmoral & All Things Inbetween!
This week, Debbie and Kyle discuss their in-depth details of their first (and last?) pro Hyrox in Glasgow, and how training for it allowed Kyle to get “fast”…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 243 - Fetteresso, Farltek & Fuelling
Debbie and Kyle did a thing and decided to do a marathon for err banter (?!) Find out how they did amongst all the other things they have bene up to!
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 242 - 2025 Recap, 40 & TRS ROTY!
Debbie & Kyle round up their 2025 year, Kyle talks about life at 40 and we announce our TRS Runner Of The Year (ROTY)! Email: podcast@trs-training.com
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 241 - Jordan Cruickshank, Zen State & Dogs
Kyle catches up with the Dava Way 50k male winner Jordan Cruickshank!
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 240 - The Dava Way 50k
Kyle and Debbie recap on the Dava Way 50k during a power cut. Meanwhile Kyle races in the dark at the Illuminator - find out how it all went! Email…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 239 - Chloe Robertson, Losing Toenails & Granite Grit
Debbie and Kyle are back from their wee break away, and they’re joined by Scottish 100k silver medallist Chloe Robertson (née Sangster) to chat about her…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 238 - Bulls, Handheld Pretzels & FKTs
Kyle goes into detail his prep and account of his 100km FKT attempt. Does he do it? Debbie didn't think he would. Listen to find out! We also invent genius…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 237 - 100k Tour De Alford, Magazine Models & Fave Sessions
Kyle shares his imminent new ridiculous challenge, they both speak about their wins at the Lonach Gathering and reminisce over that time they were featured in…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 236 - Speyside Way Ultras Special
Join us for a recap of the epic Speyside Way 50k and 100k races, part of the Moray Way Ultras race series. We chat with the male and female champions of both…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 235 - Day In The Life & Speyside Way Preview!
Kyle and Debs discuss their 4 year old's 1st parkrun, the Aberlour 10 mile hill race and how Debbie's feeling going into the Speyside Way 50k. Then there is a…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 234
Ok ok we recognise and acknowledge that we need to follow our own sporting advice - consistency is the key to success - so we are back, and promise not to…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 233 - Sean Chalmers, Snips & Hips
We’re joined (once again!) by none other than Sean Chalmers – fresh off his Edinburgh Half Marathon win and a new course record to boot! Always a great guest…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 232 - Moray Coastal Trail Race Special & Kyle Runs an Ultra!
Kyle has been hard at work race directing the Moray Coastal Trail 23 and 50 mile races at the weekend but he also ran the Ultra X Scotland 50k the week before…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 231 - Run Balmoral Special & Marathon(s) Recap!
We have a jampacked interview with numerous interviews at Run Balmoral at the weekend including the Fit Like Joggers, the Run Balmoral RDs, Fraser Clyne…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 230 - Kevin Campbell | Heals | Listener Q&As
Lewis & Kyle chat to Kevin Campbell from Costorphine AC who is having one helluva season on the dubs and road! Kyle does some more parkruns and rambles about…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 229 - Ross Gollan, Racing Recap and Goals!
Lewis and Kyle join rising North athlete star Ross Gollan who just keeps running faster! We also recap on the Euro & World Indoors Champs, what we have been up…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 228 - Ryan Thompson, Inverness Half & Cross Fertilisation!
Our first podcast back since last year and we are joined by 2:15 marathoner and recent Scottish bronze half marathon medallist Ryan Thompson of Cambuslang. All…
Tartan Running ShortsTartan Running Shorts - Episode 225
Episode 225 - Guaranteed TRS ramblings! A long overdue episode but it's been a busy one for Kyle & Lewis! Find out what they've been up to and the plans for…
Tartan Running ShortsJamie Burns, Olympic Highlights & Speyside Way Ultras!
Episode 224 brings on Shettleston Harrier and 2023 Scottish 10,000m champion Jamie Burns! Lewis and Kyle recap on their favourite moments from the Olympics and…
Tartan Running ShortsFraser Clyne, Olympics & Running Groups!
Episode 223 brings you guest co host, 2:11 marathoner and multiple Scottish champion Fraser Clyne! Fraser is no stranger to the show and was one of our first…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 222 - Mark Gallacher, Trials & Kyle Update
In this episode, we pay tribute to our friend and multiple interviewee Ali Hay, who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Our thoughts are with all his friends…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 221 - Better Late Than Never...
Firstly, we are sorry that the episode came out late - Kyle was admitted to hospital after a wee heart scare and held the audio recording close to him -…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 220 - Megan, Moray & Mojo!
Episode 220 comes hot when the season is starting to heat up - we chat about Megan's recent run @ the Night of the 10k's, Kyle recaps the Moray Coastal Trail…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 219 - London Marathon | Mhairi MacLennan
Episode 219 - Kyle & Lewis catch up with Inverness Harriers Mhairi MacLennan who finished 1st Brit and a sub 2.29 mara! Meanwhile, Kyle recaps his London…
Tartan Running ShortsFalkirk Vics Scott Stirling!
Hot off a call up for the GB Team at the World Cross Country Championships, Falkirk Victoria Harriers athlete Scott Stirling joins us to chat about his amazing…
Tartan Running ShortsBritish 100k Champ Dougie Selman!
Coach Lewis brings on none other than his very own athlete and newly crowned British 100k Champion Dougie Selman. Some of you may know the outcome but the…
Tartan Running ShortsProject Physio: Kenny Watt
This week we have none other one of Scotland's leading Physios to talk all things running and physio - and everything in between! This one is not to be missed!…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 215 | S&C For Runners Special with Rory Downie!
After the success of Josh Kerr and Jemma Reekie at the World Indoors, Lewis and Kyle are biting at the bit to chat all things running. So not only do we recap…
Tartan Running ShortsAlice Goodall, Nat XC & Tallahassee Recap!
With the absence of Tom and Lewis, Kyle brought on the better half - his wife Debbie! Amongst the recap of their Tallahassee Marathon exploits, the RDs for the…
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Episode 213 - Ginie Barrand, Indoor Scots and US Olympic Marathon Trial
In Episode 213 friend of the show and top marathoner Ginie Barrand joins us! We chat to Ginie about her fantastic form on the roads over the last year and her…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 212 | TRS Runner of the Year Paul Forbes & Goal Setting
We have TRS Runner of the Year Paul Forbes on the show - and as always he provides some great words of wisdom for you listeners. Tom gets his finger out for…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 211 - TRS Runner of the Year Awards 2023
It's new year which can only mean one thing....TRS Runner of the Year! With another year of fantastic performances from Scottish athletes, we have plenty to…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 210 | Euro XC Champs - Andrew McGill & The Wine Runner
We sit down with GB XC star, Andrew McGill, on his incredible silver team medal triumph at the European XC Champs. We also breakdown Megan Keith's world class…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 209 | Kat Allan - Nutrition for Runners
Episode 209 - The three musketeers are back, and we've got a special guest! Professional Scottish Squash player Kat Allan joins us to dish out all the deets on…
Tartan Running ShortsTartan Running Shorts - Episode 208
Episode 208! Lewis and Kyle chat about our recent running form or lack thereof! Kyle has been busy Race Directing at the Dava Way 50k and speaks to the male…
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Episode 207 - Club Night feat HBT, Kyles Nice Race and XC Lookahead
In Episode 207, we're bringing back an old favourite.....Club Night! And who better to start with than the world famous brown clad HBT! Ivor Normand, club…
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Episode 206 - John Bell, Buggy Running and Highland Games
In Episode 206, we've got an interview with Scottish 10k Champion John Bell who speaks with Kyle about his background into running and insights into his…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 205 - Natasha Phillips, World Champs & Speyside Way!
We have another belter of an episode in the form of GB International and recent 4th place finisher at the Euro U20 champs, Natasha Phillips! Meanwhile Lewis…
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Episode 204 - running motivation, World Scots 8 and Wrexham debrief
In episode 204, we're talking about running motivation in the context of a recent study on mental health aspects of running. 8 Scottish athletes have been…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 203 - Euro Champion Alice Goodall!
We have a jam packed episode where Lewis and Kyle chat with newly crowned under 23 10,000m champion Alice Goodall! Lewis also headed to the Campus 5k and not…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 202 - British Champs, Summer Resurgence and Euros Lookahead
In Episode 202, Lewis is fresh back from the rainy British Champs in Manchester to talk through the results and stories from the ground. Tom and Kyle are…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 201 - WHW Champ Alison Mcgill, Psych Strategies & UK Champs Preview!
We have another belter of an episode with the recently crowned West Highland Way Champion Alison McGill on the show! Her interview is fascinating and we dive…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 200! West Highland Way Race Review!
5 years ago never did we think we would record 200 episodes of TRS but here we are still creating content and pushing out interviews thanks to you guys. It's…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 199 - West Highland Way Race Special & Ian Beattie!
We have another great episode this week and Tommy and Kyle are joined by UK Athletics Chair and West Highland Way Race Director, Ian Beattie to talk all things…
Tartan Running ShortsNational Running Week - The Astonishing Transformation of Steven Beattie
Steven Beattie has an incredible story of being a former criminal in Glasgow and having many close encounters with death. But he ultimately transformed his…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 198 - TRS Threesome, Edinburgh Marathon and Warm Weather Training
In Episode 198, two become three as we welcome Doc Lewis Walker to the team as a permanent co-host! Bringing some actual expertise as well as shining a light…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 197 - Lewis Walker, Moray Coastal Trail & Jacob Snochowski!
Lewis Walker (aka The Doc Talks) co-hosts the show and we chat about Kyle's win at Ultra X Scotland (and a few other tales!)! Kyle's Moray Coastal Trail 50…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 196 - Sara Green, London & Balmoral!
We are slightly late due to having some technical difficulties but we come with newly crowned Scottish Marathon champion Sara Green of Gala Harriers! We also…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 195 - Tommy does Manchester & Central AC British Champs
Episode 195 and we go straight into an exclusive interview with the newly crowned British Road Relay champions - Central AC (aka - the yellow train) We…
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Episode 194 - Hamish Hickey, Marathon Taper and ACP23
In Episode 194, the latest guest to arrive on the yellow train is Hamish Hickey! Fresh from his Scottish National 10 miler championship win, Hamish catches us…
Tartan Running ShortsScottish Half Champ Fraser Stewart!
Episode 193 (we think) and half the TRS team were repping at the Inverness Half Marathon! Tune into find out how Tommy goes and listen to a fascinating insight…
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Episode 191 - Logan Rees, Tallahassee Marathon and Tales from the Mid Pack
Episode 191 brings fresh from the National XC Champs, Scottish Men's Champion Logan Rees to the show! Logan recounts his big win at Callendar Park, tells us…