Marple Runners Podcast

Welcome to the Marple Runners Podcast—the ultimate community sports podcast from Stockport. Looking for a running motivation podcast or inspiring personal stories? Hosts Mark and Neil share entertaining tales, 'on tour ' recordings, and featured stories from our amazing club. We capture real running stories, training highs, and race-day triumphs. Tune in to our podcast episodes and unique club stories that keep you moving. With the Chairman's blessing (or last rites!), we bring the heart of our club to your earpods. Take us on your next run.We Are Marple Runners.Web/IG/FB: @marplerunners

Marple Runners Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Mark Lynch and Neil Commins, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mark Lynch and Neil Commins hosts Marple Runners Podcast, a sports show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  Mission: Impossible – 24 Hours or bust (The Bullock Smithy Hike)

  Sep 21, 20261h 2mS2

  56 Miles, 7,000ft, & The Windgather Trophy: Our Golden Bullock Smithy Special! To celebrate our milestone 20th episode, we are diving headfirst into an epic local legend. The historic Bullock Smithy Hike celebrated its Golden Anniversary over the weekend of 5th–6th September 2026. This brutal 56-mile circular route starting from Hazel Grove throws 7,000 feet of punishing Peak District elevation at anyone brave enough to face it. An incredible 12 Marple Runners took on the challenge this year. In this episode, we sit down with 3 of our finest club members to hear firsthand tales from their grueling 19-hour adventure. Plus, they reveal exactly what it means to bring home the coveted Windgather Trophy … again! Also packed into this episode: Second Breakfast Energy: Eleanor tries her best to keep pace with all your latest jaw-dropping feats of running and endurance. A Familiar Face: Our very first guest from Episode One returns and almost gets a proper birthday treat. Mostly unscripted, completely focused on you not us, and the ultimate companion for your next training run. Pop us in your ear pods. Mark, Neil & Eleanor #WeAreMarpleRunners

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  Episode #19

  Ultra Running: Bob, Graham & Lisa too!

  Aug 16, 202658 minS2

  Can you run 66 miles, scale 42 peaks, and conquer 27,000 feet of elevation in under 24 hours? Back in Episode 15, we chatted with Simon and Richard about the legendary Bob Graham Round. They were joined by Lisa Capes, who was deep in training for her own epic attempt. Today, Lisa is back to share her incredible triumph! On 15th May, she took on the Lake District's ultimate test. Tune in to hear about the brutal highs, the challenging lows, and what it is really like to trudge through the dark, solo, on one of the UK's toughest endurance challenges. Also in this episode: Ultra Eats: Mark pitches a wild new business venture to deliver ultra-runners snacks on the go. Community Round-up: Eleanor brings us the latest race results, fresh PBs, and standout triumphs from our amazing Marple Runners family. Mostly unscripted, completely focused on our local community, and the ultimate companion for your next training session. Pop us in your earpods. Mark & Neil #WeAreMarpleRunners

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  Episode #18

  Going Sub-40 with an Olympian; Mike's 40 under 40 experience

  Jul 15, 202658 minS2

  Can a local runner smash the elusive sub-40-minute 10k barrier under the guidance of a double Olympian? This week, we sit down with Marple Runner Mike Taylor to unpack his journey inside the elite Run North West 40 under 40 project. Out of hundreds of regional applicants, Mike was selected for a grueling 9-week training program coached by Olympic legend Andy Butchart, all leading up to a high-stakes showdown at the Wilmslow Summer 10K. Also in this episode: Speed 4.0: Mark introduces Neil to a highly questionable tactic to lock in a brutal 4:00/km pacing rhythm, And Eleanor takes us through the latest race results, personal bests, and standout triumphs from the amazing Marple Runners community. Mostly unscripted, completely focused on the local running community, and the ultimate companion for your next training session. Pop us in your ear pods and let's go! Mark & Neil #WeAreMarpleRunners

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  Episode #17

  The Captains Log : Steve & Hannah, boldly going where no Captain has dared before...

  Jun 15, 202651 minS2

  Can two running captains keep an entire club in stride? In this episode, we sit down with Marple Runners’ newly appointed Men’s Captain, Steve Grace, alongside our Women’s Captain, Hannah T. As club ambassadors, they share their vision for welcoming new members, supporting every runner—at any pace or ability—and what they have planned for the year ahead. We also dive into their personal running journeys and what drives them. Meanwhile, the usual chaos ensues: The 2026 Trail Race : Neil gives a behind-the-scenes planning update about bananas. Victorian Entertainment? Mark tries to convince Neil to introduce a bizarre new event involving local insects and a microwave. Community Round-up: Eleanor delivers the latest race results and standout achievements from across the Marple Runners community. It’s mostly unscripted, completely focused on our community, and the perfect companion for your next run. Pop us in your earpods. Mark & Neil #WeAreMarpleRunners

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  Episode #16

  The Marathon Man - Lessons from 26.2 miles & 287 finishes

  Apr 28, 202654 minS2

  <p>Whether you're chasing a PB or just trying to survive your first Spring Marathon, this one's for you. We’re diving into the "bizarre, brutal, and beautiful" world of 26.2 miles with one of our club’s most seasoned legends, <b>Kevin Day</b>, a man who has completed an incredible 287 marathon events.</p><p><br></p><p>Kevin chats to the team about everything from his earliest events to his most recent training for Manchester - he's unstoppable. So, whether you're looking for inspiration or a warning of what's to come, Kevin's amateur career has it all... including a coupl...

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