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.

Kevin won the British Irish Masters XC this Nov and was a real surprise performance beating last year's winner, Lee Gratton. He's been a total mystery man to many, so I'm delighted to share his story with you all. Self-coached to date, from an ultra marathon background, Kevin has huge mental strength and a pure love of running like us all. Enjoy, support on Patreon and share widely.Patreon paid membership only please: The Masters of Running Podcast | A podcast on running for people 35 plus. | PatreonKevin on Instagram: @kev.runs.far

Episode 81: Dr. Barrett discusses the benefits of running and having a high VO2 max while making us aware of the risk factors even for us masters athletes such as plaque on arteries, high cholesterol & high blood pressure.He gives us the basics we should be doing to live longer and promotes his philosophy of soul span to fuel that longer life. He also discusses the pros and cons of wearable technology.Finally, we chat about the health of the nation in Ireland right now.Instagram: @drpaddybarrettWebsite: https://www.drpaddybarrett.com/Substack: https://paddybarrett.substack.com/Patreon: patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcast

Liz Guerrini, a Latin American W55 athlete has competed in the 2004 Olympics in the 5000m and is still running. She became the US 5000 and 10,000m champion this year. We have a wonderful conversation about her running life, Olympic experience; raising a neurodivergent child and surviving cancer. The lady is unstoppable! You'll love this episode.Patreon to support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/themastersofrunningpodcastLiz on Instagram: @guerrinigramWebsite: http://www.lizpath.com/