The Masters of Running Podcast.

Season 2, episode 5: Rob McHarg (Scotland), is a world medallist and recent world indoor record holder in the M60 800m (2.09.11) & 1500m (4.20.32). We hear about his influential army days, his hugely successful trumpet playing career; beneficial running form change, and the things that set him back such as alcohol and low self-belief. Running form book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Older-Yet-Faster-Secret-Running/dp/0648772713

Andrew Larasen is a Holland-based, English middle distance athlete. He had quite a late entrance to athletics in his mid-thirties after being a gym guy and achieved a 1.53 800m and a 3.57 1500. After a break doing triathlons from his early 40s, he came back at 51 and got a 1.59.06 800m and at 54, he got 4th in the world record M50 800m in Sweden last year. He shows a lot of affection for other masters athletes whom he mentions which is a testament to the man and the bonds in our great sport.

Jasmine Santiago-Tracy (US) is a runner and podcaster. Early on here, she speaks about life in America right now as a woman of mixed heritage with autism and friends from different communities such as those who are transgender. It's a very honest picture of her her life there now and her insight into the lives of others. We also chat about the importance of running in her life.Instagram: @jasminetherunnertracyPodcast: Brown Girl Running on all good apps.Thanks to Charlie Chaplin for 'The Great Dicator' clip in the intro/Outro.

Kieran Kelly (Ireland) had a hugely successful career as a senior athlete. He competed for Ireland and won numerous national titles and medals. He's a rare elite athlete, who's continued into masters athletics and we're the luckier for it. He got second in the European Indoor Championship M35 1500 last year and is currently preparing for Madeira. We speak about his career and traverse other topics such as his beloved soccer teams and his adventures writing a successful book for his club, Raheny Shamrock and some changes he sees happening in athletics.. Enjoy.

Season 2, episode 1: Kirstie Booth (UK), a European champion & WR holder in the W45 steeplechase and 4x800 indoors. We discuss her Christmas, future hopes and adversity. Also, her start in running and the work behind her rise to become a champion, world beating steeplechaser.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcastSinglets and t-shirts: The Masters of Running Podcast | Club Store from RW SportsMaurten products: https://maurten.avln.me/c/NXYKFCOKdxLE (20% goes to the podcast).Contact: themastersofrunningpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 83: a reflection on the year's episodes, Christmas races, gifts and training over the holidays with great advice from previous guest, James Thie. Enjoy.Thanks to all of my Patreons and you all for listening. Merry Christmas.patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcastFeatures a clip of George C. Scott as Scrooge.