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Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 69 - Topsy Turvy, Tom is Race Ready & Race Costs
Episode number 69 of TRS and we have decided in the spirit of the number to structure the show topsy turvy. We have a rant about the cost of some races, Kyle…
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Episode 68 - More UTMB Prep, Great Aberdeen No More and German Landing on Islay
In Episode 68 we're almost down to 2 weeks to go for the big dance! Kyle talks more UTMB prep while his wife gets back to racing, we lament the news that Great…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 67 - Sean Fontana, UTMB Update & a Technical Glitch
In Episode 67, Tom has been catching up with Sean Fontana to hear about his background and the recent transition to marathoning and the Scottish Athletics…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 66 - Ben Rinnes Showdown, New Plans and Strava Club
In Episode 66 the lads have been head to head for in the Rumble at Ben Rinnes! We recap on our runs which mark the end of the hill conversion project for Tom…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 65 - Interview with Jacob Adkin (European Champion)
Episode 65 and we have a fantastic episode this week. Jacob Adkin has recently been crowned the European Mountain Running Champion and he gives us a…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 64 - Meet Logan, Paternity Training & Campus 5K Recap
Kyle is back from TRS paternity leave and chats about the birth of Logan Alexander Chase Greig and how he is managing to juggle fatherhood and his UTMB prep…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 63 - Paternity Cover, Campus 5K and DNFing
This week in Episode 63, Kyle is on paternity leave so we dedicate the show to the newest member of Team TRS, Baby Greig! In his absence, Tom is joined by…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 62 - Red Alert, Consistency & Tatties
This week the guys wrestle to keep running around busy weeks - Kyle is on red alert for the arrival of Baby G while Tom struggles without curtains! There's…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 61 - Tom PB's, Kyle SB's and general ramblings
Kyle and Tom attempt to keep it short this week, however, there is so much to ramble about. Tom drinks a beer called Sheena to celebrate his PB whilst Kyle…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 60 - Mozart100 Return, The Goodwin Preview & Sandbagging
In Episode 60 Kyle is back from his second assault on the Mozart100 and true to form, he has a story to tell about his strong race performance! We preview the…
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Episode 59 - Beach 10k, Dunideer Hil Race & Mozart Symphony
In Episode 59 the busy June race calendar continues with TRS represented at both the Beach 10K and Dunideer Hill, and with Kyle a week out from the Mozart 100…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 58 - Tractors, Training and Transitions!
Ok folks - this is actually Episode 58 and we talk about Tom's transition into hills, Kyle sets his sights on Mozart 100km (and some...) next week and Kyle and…
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Episode 57 - Morag Millar Part 2, Edinburgh Marathon Festival & Clocking Vert
Despite the intro, this is Episode 57! This week we've got the 2nd part of National 5K Champion Morag Millar’s interview. Tom continues clocking some good…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 56 - Morag Millar Part 1, TRS Beer Mile & Hill Racing Cherry
In Episode 56 we're really pleased to be joined by Scottish 5K Champion Morag Millar in part 1 of a 2 part interview. The much talked about TRS Beer Mile has…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 55 - Ian Beattie, New Goals and Not so Great Stirling
This week we're chuffed to be joined by Scottish Athletics Chairman and WHW Race Director Ian Beattie to talk everything ultra running and athletics in…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 54 - Chris Richardson Marathon Special, National 5k and Threeway Rambling
In Episode 54, we're joined by our club mate and marathoning hero Chris Richardson to talk all things marathon! Results wise we've got the Scottish National 5K…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 53 - Birthday Bonanza, London, Stirling & Fling!
Episode number 53 rounds up a full year since the TRS launch and we sum up some of our highlights! Not only do we give some more details on the birthday party…
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Episode 52 - More Boston, London & Stirling Marathon Previews and Birthday Party!
In Episode 52, Tom is back from Boston and reflecting on an amazing marathon experience and expo rants! Kyle has been hill racing at Scolty in the now famous…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 51 - Fraser Clyne Guest Host & Tom Dunks Boston
In Tom's absence, one of Scotland's distance running greats, Fraser Clyne guest hosts TRS and we talk about Tom's solid run at Boston Marathon. We also get a…
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Episode 50 - Boston Countdown, TRS Fuelling & Rant Session
Marathon season is well and truly upon us as Tom realises it's suddenly race week! We talk about Boston Marathon prep this week and dream up what TRS branded…
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Episode 49 - Kyle's 100km Champs Ramble Recap
Kyle is back and gives a full account on his Bronze at the British 100km Championships. Tom reveals his plans for Boston and we talk about some amazing…
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Episode 48 - Kyle Smashes the British 100k, Cambuslang Harriers & National Road Relays
In Episode 48, Kyle is recovering from a sensational bronze medal performance at the British 100K champs so Tom is joined by guest host Cameron Strachan! We…
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Episode 47 - Grant Sheldon, Ultra Controversy & 100K Looms
In Episode 47 Kyle is tapering down for his run at the British 100K Champs in a Scotland vest! He's also been speaking with triathlete and former Scottish 10K…
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Episode 46 - Adharanand Finn, Inverness & Big Halfs & Inter Counties
In Episode 46 Kyle speaks with author and runner Arharanand Finn about his running experiences and training. We chat about the Scots in action at the The…
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Episode 45 - Adam Craig, Euro Indoors & Rant of the Year
Episode number 45 and we have another fantastic interview with the recently crowned National Scottish Athletics Cross Country Champion Adam Craig! Kyle talks…
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Episode 44 - National Cross, Brother Colm O'Connell and a Boot Up the Arse
What a weekened! Both Kyle and Tom were down at the Scottish Athletics National XC Champs and what an event it was! With Tom still on the injury bench, Kyle…
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Episode 43 - National XC Preview, Rob Turner Part 2 & Indoor Scots
It's Episode 43 and it's National XC week! We preview the biggest event on the Scottish athletics calendar and make our predictions! We've also got part 2 of…
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Episode 42 - Rob Turner, Dundee Hawks & British Indoor Champs
In Episode 42, Kyle speaks to fellow GB Ultra Runner Rob Turner about all things ultra and in the first of our Club Night segments we're talking to Dundee…
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Episode 41 - Scottish 100K Selection, Battling Storm Eric & Reviewing Stuff
On this episode, Kyle speaks about his thoughts on becoming a Dad this summer and some of the running things that he will have to think about! Tom starts…
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Episode 40 - Graham Bennison, Icy Running & Exciting News
This week Tom speaks with a well known face on the Scottish running circuit over the last 30 years, Graham Bennison to hear about everything from training with…
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Episode 39 - Scotland in Belfast, Winter Kit & Not Much Else!
In Episode 39 we catch up on the cross country action in Belfast where the Scotland team were competing at the Home Countries, Kyle talks winter kit....and…
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Episode 38 - Dion Leonard, Inter District XC, Tom rants and Kyle reminisces
We have author and top extreme ultra runner Dion Leonard speaking to Kyle and talking all things ultra-running and about his book 'Finding Gobi'. This book is…
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Episode 37 - New Year, Same Banter & Run Garioch
The first episode of 2019 and it is almost as long as Kyle’s dream time for a marathon! Tom and Kyle are podcasting at the TRS HQ discussing our festive…
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Episode 36 - TRS & Friends Xmas Special Part 2 - Nike Vaporfly 4% & Xmas Quiz!
In part 2 of our Xmas special we're joined by some of our favourite local running faces! This week we continue the debate and discuss whether the Nike Vaporfly…
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Episode 35 - TRS & Friends Xmas Special Part 1 - Equality & Scottish Breakaway
It's Christmas! We've gathered some of our favourite runners for the first ever TRS & Friends Special! The Friends include Scotland internationals Kenny…
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Episode 34 - TRS Personality of the Year, 2018 Highlights & Running Fashion
It's that time of the year....TRS Scottish Running Personality of the year! Forget SPOTY, we discuss our highlights of Scottish running and name the winner of…
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Episode 33 - Eilish McColgan, District XC Champs & The Santa Run!
All the 3s....33! In Episode 33 we are staring down at our 33rd birthdays coming up but fortunately have an interview with Scotland's Euro Champs hero Eilish…
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Episode 32 - Robbie Simpson Pt 2, District XC Preview & Run Walk Debate
In Episode 32, we've got part 2 of our interview with Robbie Simpson talking about his Gold Coast Commonwealth medal, we talk about the favourites for the…
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Episode 31 - Robbie Simpson, Tough Shift at the Hardmoor 80 and Return to XC
In Episode 31, Commonwealth bronze medallist Robbie Simpson joins us! Tom caught up with Robbie in the first of a 2 part interview talking about his career in…
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Episode 30 - Scottish Athletics Breakaway, University Running & Another Ultra for Kyle
In episode 30, we're still not running much so instead we discuss the news that Scottish Athletics is exploring breaking away from British Athletics for…
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Episode 29 - Cameron Strachan, Scottish Short Course XC Champs & Kyle's Weight Worries
This week Tom speaks to our club mate Cameron Strachan who has burst back onto the Scottish Athletics racing circuit this year. We recap the exciting racing at…
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Episode 28 - Racing Weight, New Goals & Scottish Short Course XC Preview
This week neither of us have been running, but Kyle's maw is calling out his post marathon weight gain, we discuss racing weight, results from the Leeds Abbey…
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Episode 27 - Tom Smashes Frankfurt!
Tom obliterates his marathon PB at Frankfurt and tries not to cry on the podcast. Kyle interviews Scotland Hill Running international, James Espie and we…
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Episode 26 - Damian Hall Pt.2, Tom simmers down for Frankfurt and national XC preview!
We celebrate our 6 month episode by giving you the 2nd part interview of ultra running legend Damian Hall and his fantastic result for 5th position at the…
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Episode 25 - Take 2 - Niagra Marathon Win, Damian Hall & The Aviemore 10K Debate
Episode 25 is so good we recorded it twice! Only a week after Chicago, Kyle's at the Niagra Falls Marathon...For The Win! Damian Hall joins us to talk ultra…
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Episode 24 - Chicago Marathon, Cardiff Commonwealth Half Champs & Niagra!
In Episode 24, Kyle is dialling in live from Niagra Falls to debrief on his performance in the Chicago Marathon, with wife Debbie joining us too! We also recap…
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Episode 23 - Great Scottish Run PBs, Chicago Marathon Preview Live from Buffalo Airport
Episode 23 is all about races! We are deep into racing season now and this week we recap on the Great Scottish Run where Tom took down his half marathon PB and…
Tartan Running ShortsEpisode 22 - Alex Jackson MBE, out of control dogs and 'maranoia' begins!
On this week's show, Kyle takes one step closer to Chicago marathon and gets chased by dogs...Tom interviews Scottish Athletics legend Alex Jackson MBE and we…
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Episode 21 - A Session with Active Root's George Ashley
In Episode 21, George Ashley co-founder of Active Root and Trotter joins us for the full show to discuss Active Root and their ginger based nutrition, this…
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Episode 20: Stirling 10K, Autumn Races & Crap Chat
In episode 20, we recap on the Scottish National 10K Championships at the Stirling, we start to look ahead to the upcoming Autumn marathons across the calendar…
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Episode 19: Andy Douglas, Fuelling with Gels & Stirling 10K Preview
In Episode 19, Kyle speaks with GB and Scotland International mountain runner Andy Douglas about his training and racing. As usual we talk about our training…
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Episode 18 - Kris Jones, the Great Aberdeen Run & No Hellos for K-Babe
In Episode 18, the guys have been going head to head at the Great Aberdeen Run! We recap what was a brilliant event and hear from GB International orienteer…
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Episode 17: Fraser Clyne previews The Great Aberdeen Run & Charlie Bannerman Pt 2
In Episode 17 we share the second half of our interview with Inverness Harrier's Charlie Bannerman on athletics in Scotland but otherwise, it's all about the…
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Episode 16: Charlie Bannerman, Berlin2018 Euro Athletics and Kyle is Lost
In Episode 16, Tom has been speaking to respected Inverness Harrier coach Charlie Bannerman about club athletics and 5K training (part 1 of 2). We also recap…
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Episode 15: Euro Champs, Wilderpoos & Banana Guards
In episode 15, Tom's struck down by the wilderpoo on holiday and Kyle's been attacked by a tick whilst in hill race action! We're halfway through the European…
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Episode 14 - From Davos to Ballater
In Episode 14, Kyle tells the tale of his run at the Swiss Alpine IronTrail T88 ultra marathon where he finished 4th! Closer to home, Tom has been racing local…
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Episode 13 - Where's Kyle?
Episode 13 and of course it's unlucky....Kyle is ill and Tom's on his own! As a result, this week is definitely more of a sprint than a marathon and in that…
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Episode 12: Mhairi Maclennan, Inverness Campus 5K Recap and Boutique Kyle
In Episode 12, Tom speaks with Scottish & British International Mhairi Maclennan to hear about her really impressive winter season and we wrap up on the…
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Episode 11: DocTalks Nutrition, Inverness Campus 5K Preview & Podium Lads
In Episode 11 we are joined again by Lewis Walker for a discussion on nutrition, we preview the women's field at the Inverness Campus 5K and recap on our own…
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Episode 10: Olympian Andrew Butchart, Inverness 5k preview, Kyle runs a half
Kyle chats with current Olympian and Scottish 5000m record holder Andrew Butchart. Tom previews the Inverness Campus 5k - one of the fastest 5km fields ever to…