Portsmouth Running Podcast
Episodes
Episode 110 - Kim Holloway: Marathon Majors
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating on this episode of the show with local runner, and now Abbott World Marathon Major 6 Star medal holder and finisher - Kim Holloway. We abs...
Episode 109 - Hot Girl Run Club
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show, I welcome two guests who are both joint founders of the local running group called Hot Girl Run Club. Welcome Chloe and O...
Episode 108 - Running & AI with Barney Reed
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I am joined by local runner and AI App creator Barney Reed. AI is at the forefront of many of our personal and working liv...
Episode 107 - Sarah Page
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rolling out the red carpet on this episode of the show and welcoming to the episode ranks, the ever chatty and smiley and winner of this years Spine C...
Episode 106 - Happy New Year from Dan & Dave!
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A very happy new year from your hosts of the show, Daniel and Dave! Just the two of us on this running episode catch up where Dan and Dave have a post...
Episode 105 - Pompey Coastal Marathon
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keeping in tradition with years past, we end this year with a special episode with our long time friend and regular guest, Rob Piggott. Rob and his te...
Episode 104 - Running 250+ Miles with David Harvey
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show, it is just your co-hosts Daniel and Dave, as we dive into a race report from David Harvey after his epic 3rd place finish...
Episode 103 - Verity Ockenden
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I am joined by this years Great South Run winner, Verity Ockenden. Verity has previously finished in 2nd and 3rd at this r...
Episode 102 - GSR with Chris Thompson
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I welcome two time Olympian, and three time winner of the Great South Run onto the show - Chris Thompson. We were extremely honoured t...
Episode 101 - Andy Briggs
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I am joined by local runner and friend Andy Briggs, who joins us all the way from the Chichester University Sports & S...
Episode 100 - Running in Dhaka with Nayeem Huq
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this 100th episode of the show we are joined by local runner Nayeem Huq who a year ago moved back to Dhaka in Bangladesh. Nayeem has taken all of h...
Episode 99 - Dan's Canal Race & Catchup
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show, both Dan and Dave have a long time catch up chat where we get to hear about Dan's most recent race. He took part in t...
Episode 98 - Carla Molinaro and SCY for Runners
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we are joined not only by our featured guest Carla Molinaro, but also our now local famous RunningLate beer mile winning t...
Episode 97 - Cassie Thorp
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this show I am joined by local City of Portsmouth Atheltics Club runner Cassie Thorp. Cassie's running results are really impressive with a str...
Episode 96 - Simon Withers
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I was pleased to get to chat with local long distance runner, Simon Withers. Simon and I met a couple of years back at a t...
Episode 95 - Ollie Biddle & Helen Newman
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of the show, which is a mash up of three segments, kicking off with a long awaited catch-up with Daniel and Dave, chatting thr...
Episode 94 - Alex Marshall - 2025 Tunnel Winner
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to finish a non-stop 200 mile race? What if that race was in a one mile long tunnel? What if the lights went out over night making i...
Episode 93 - Film My Run with Stephen Cousins
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I am joined by Stephen Cousins who created the YouTube channel called Film My Run. It is a channel that has been of great ...
Episode 92 - Lano Yoga Southsea
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Runners of Portsmouth, we are pleased to bring you an epic episode of the show with our two amazing guests, Neil Smith and Lila Rasche, who join us fr...
Episode 91 - The National Running Show 2025
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year to our listeners, new and old! Kick starting the year off in a big way with our first episode of 2025 covering the largest Running Show...
Episode 90 - Portsmouth Coastal Marathon
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we are joined by our long time running friend and the man behind many races in Portsmouth each year, including this years ...
Episode 89 - The 2024 SMOGATHON
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of the show, we bring you the 2024 SMOGATHON race report, courtesy of Dan and Dave, and also, three special guests who each took...
Episode 88 - Centurion Running with James Elson
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we welcome Centurion Running founder and Race Director James Elson to have a chat with us about his races. Anyone in the a...
Episode 87 - Dan & Dave's Autumn 100 Race Report
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show our hosts Daniel and Dave share their experience and stories from this years Centurion Autumn 100 mile race. The race took...
Episode 86 - Run Walk Local with Roger Watling
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we welcome on Roger Watling from Run Walk Local, which is a fun and friendly and very welcoming 2k and 5k community run th...
Episode 85 - RunSouthRun with Max Eacott
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Portsmouth is fast becomming a most excellent running hub, with so many running options for people. On this episode we welcome Max Eacott who started ...
Episode 84 - Junior Runners: Romilly & Oliver
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted on this show to bring two of Portsmouths junior runners, Romilly and Oliver, to discuss their training and racing. After visiting the...
Episode 83 - Eastney Junior parkrun
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast we welcome two guests, Loisa Hayward and Jen Stoneham who are both co-event directors at Eastney junior parkrun here in...
Episode 82 - Louise Small
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our latest episode of the podcast where we welcome Hoka Elite runner, Louise Small! Louise is no stranger to Portsmouth, having recently co...
Episode 81 - Run Chat with Dave & Daniel
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a treat for this weeks listeners! That's right - you get both Dave and Daniel having a run and a race catch-up, as Daniel returns back from a...
Episode 80 - Dr Bart Olechowski
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the podcast we welcome Dr Bart Olechowski on to speak with us about running and the heart. Dr Olechowski is a Consultant Interventi...
Episode 79 - Running Late Southsea
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Dave were delighted to have both founders of Running Late Southsea, Alice White and Molly McMaster, on the show! Alice and Molly both agreed t...
Episode 78 - Grasshopper Coaching
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we welcome back the one and only Steve Bullock, founder of Grasshopper Coaching here in Portsmouth. If you haven't yet...
Episode 77 - Helen Newman
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of 2024 we welcome local ultra runner and writer Helen Newman to the show. Helen joins us on what has been a role of episodes sho...
Episode 76 - Victoria Henderson: Female Ultra Participation
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, and on our very SMOGATHON special episode, we are joined by local running legend and ultra runner Victoria Henderson. Victoria has co...
Episode 75 - Portsmouth Coastal Marathon Show
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Portsmouth Coastal Marathon special show! Dave and I join you this week and kick start this show with all the happy memories and pre-bu...
Episode 74 - FoodBank Run with Sarah Donaghy
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we have our featured guest Sarah Donaghy, joining us from Fareham Running Club, who is here to chat to us for a second tim...
Episode 73 - Tristam Murdoch
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 73 of the Portsmouth Running Podcast is here and WE ARE BACK! That's right, Dave and Dan are back with a whole bunch of fantastic episodes...
Episode 72 - Lachlan Wellington
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we welcome local runner, and also current full time student from Iona University in America, Lachlan Wellington. Lachlan i...
Episode 71 - Blended Trails: Backyard Ultra
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello listeners! It's been a while but we are now back with this new episode where we welcome our friend Ollie Steele-Perkins, founder of Blended ...
Episode 70 - Alexandra Sports with Dawn Taylor
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Listeners! It's been a while, but we are back with another interesting episode and amazing guest. On this show we welcome Dawn Taylor, owner...
Episode 69 - Nayeem Huq
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I welcome friend and fellow local runner Nayeem Huq, who has a chat with me about recent training additions like switching...
Episode 68 - David Harvey (The Tunnel Winner!)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well, on this weeks special show edition, Dave not only co-hosts but also becomes the guest (again!). Winning the 2023 Tunnel Ultra run by Mark Cockba...
Episode 67 - Spinnaker Tower Race (Luke Newton)
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show we welcome Luke Newton from Sweat Fitness in Portsmouth. Many will know Luke from his PT business and also as organiser of the Port...
Episode 66 - Eric De Greef
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello listeners! Today we welcomed our main guest, Eric De Greef to the show. Lots of runners in the area will know Eric as he is one of the nicest pe...
Episode 65 - James Grinter
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A first show for the new year! Happy 2023 everyone! Dave and Daniel were extremely pleased to welcome onto the show, someone whom they've both run wit...
Episode 64 - Portsmouth Marathon Recap with Rob Piggott
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave and I could not resist one last show, and this time to have a good catch up of all the running fun over the weekend just gone at the Portsmouth C...
Episode 63 - John Gosling - TJ Waste
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
... and of course, our very special pre Portsmouth Coastal Marathon (and half, and Santa runs!) special! On this show we welcome special guest, local ...
Episode 62 - Dan & Dave Track 100
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interim episode before our pre Portsmouth Coastal Marathon show in a week. Hosts Dave and Dan take a trip down memory lane from the Track 100 race ...
Episode 61 - Food Bank Run with Sarah Donaghy & Runr
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello runners! On this show we have two very special segments for you. Our first guest is Danielle Francesca Rohan who is a local runner and is organi...
Episode 60 - Dr Jack Collins
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show we welcome Dr Jack Collins, who is a local Portsmouth runner and founder of the Southsea Fell Runners club. Jack is also a Bob Grah...
Episode 59 - UTMB Catchup with Dave Harvey
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A very special episode after a summer holiday break, with my awesome co-host David Harvey who pretty much steals the show this week with his epic tale...
Episode 58 - Steve Bullock
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am super happy to announce Episode 58 with the one and only Steve Bullock, or @grasshopper_gteve as many know him on social media. Steve tells us al...
Episode 57 - Daniel & Dave Race Catchup
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Daniel and Dave spend time catching up on the previous races that they have taken part in. Dave tells us all about his Hardmoors 200 e...
Episode 56 - BFit with Billie
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 56 we explore the wonderful world of outdoor personal training with local business owner and PT Billie-Leigh Roberts, founder and owner of ...
Episode 55 - Kasia Lubowiecka
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Super happy to have Kasia Lubowiecka onto the show who joins Dave and I for Episode 55. Kasia is a local runner who has recently completed the Norther...
Episode 54 - Daniel & Dave Catchup
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Portsmouth Running Podcast, Daniel and Dave bring you the latest running chit chat, involving Dave's latest marathon and half m...
Episode 53 - Emma Cardey (Southsea Parkrun)
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello all! Welcome to Episode 53 of the show, where we give a warm welcome to Emma Cardey. Emma is the Event Director at Southsea parkrun and Dave and...
Episode 52 - Michelle Maxwell (Maxwell Coaching)
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 52 of the Portsmouth Running Podcast, we welcome Michelle Maxwell from Maxwell Coaching to chat with Dave and I all about good habits that ...
Episode 51 - RunTalkRun Portsmouth
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show we welcome Samuel Foreman who is the group run leader for RunTalkRun Portsmouth. We found out about the group through Inst...
Episode 50 - South Downs Way with Alex Murphy
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Dave return on Boxing Day 2021, with a special episode focused mainly all around the South Downs Way. A real trail hub for local runners ar...
Episode 49 - Season Break & Lon Las
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel and Dave are taking a break after 49 episodes of the show, but not before Dave gives a full account of his epic adventure at Lon Las. For those...
Episode 48 – Antony Rose
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have two special sections on the show! The first is with special guest and Sussex Trail Event director, Jay McCardle who comes on to cha...
Episode 47 – Steve Purser
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 47 of the podcast where I was lucky enough to have Team Purser Running Group founder Steve Purser onto the show to talk about his ...
Episode 46 – Zoe Daligault
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we go international! That’s right, our first two international guests as we welcome our featured guest Zoe Daligault who joins ...
Episode 45 – Mich Hardie
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 45 of the show, where we have a cracking discussion with Mich Hardie, who is a local Portsmouth based runner who has agreed to sha...
Episode 44 – Atlas Live Tracking
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode begins with Dave and Daniel giving a debrief from their big races which took place over the same weekend. Dave run the Lakeland 100 and ...
Episode 43 – Kyle Conway
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the show I feature an incredible story by local runner Kyle Conway who has completely transformed his life through habit improveme...
Episode 42 – Graham Carter
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 42 of the show! First up we have Simon Boreham as our special guest, who is store manager at Runners Need in Hedge End and tells u...
Episode 41 – Piotr Meller
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode of the show I get to have a wonderful chat about running, cycling and swimming and all sorts of things with talented Triathlete...
Episode 40 – The Run Buds
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I am pleased to welcome the Run Buds! A group of six runners who during lockdown, formed an incredibly strong friendship through r...
Episode 39 – Paul Pickford
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Really pleased to be able to get some incredible guests onto the show this week. Firsty, we are joined by our two special guests this week, Natalie D...
Episode 38 – Craig Downs from Mymo
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello listeners and runners! A special episode today with CEO and Co-Founder of Mymo, Craig Downs. Craig joins us as our solo featured guest this wee...
Episode 37 – Jack Oates
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pleased to announced our next episode of the show! This week we have special guest Amy Kellow, co-founder of Everybody Pilates. Amy is a second gener...
Episode 36 – Hayley Newell & Cristian Lopez
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Super happy to have had local running couple, Hayley and Cristian onto this weeks show to speak about their running, and a lot of focus on the Portsm...
Episode 35 – Ross Partridge
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another show featuring our main guest, Ross Partridge from Portsmouth Triathletes who has shared his running story with everyon...
Episode 34 – Louise Griffin
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year everyone! A fast start to the year for the podcast with a brand new episode to lead us into 2021 as we intend to go on. In todays epis...
Episode 33 – Paul Navesey
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first birthday show and I guess our Christmas show too, and on the topic of Christmas we have a cracker of a show. I got to speak to l...
Episode 32 – Rhiannon Dunlop
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was great to speak this week with featured guest and local runner from the City of Portsmouth Athletics Club, Rhiannon Dunlop. From athletics invo...
Episode 31 – Jacob O’Hara
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the first birthday of the podcast, we have another episode with two top guests. Our featured guest this week is the talented Jaco...
Episode 30 – Ian Briscoe
07 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! As we have just gone into Lockdown 2.0 (Boo!) I wanted to get another episode of the show out and I’m pleased to say it’s...
Episode 29 – Sian Hawkes
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My main guest on this episode is the lovely Sian Hawkes who is a member of the Portsmouth Triathletes. It was great speaking with Sian and getting an...
Episode 28 – Joe Wade
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week my featured guest is Joe Wade. Joe lives on the Isle of Wight which has an awesome and friendly running community. I was really please Joe ...
Episode 27 – Harry Morgan
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What an exciting show this week as I got to speak to the wonderful creator and host of the JogOn podcast, Harry Morgan. Harry and I first met over a ...
Episode 26 – Davina Glading
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show Dave and I catch up in our introduction about his crewing at the NDW100 along with his upcoming Centurion race. I give an update o...
Episode 25 – Russ Bestley
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I got to speak with the Portsmouth running legend Russ Bestley. Russ’s running journey started back in 1975 and is filled wi...
Episode 24 – David Poole
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I finally got to speak to runner Dave Poole from Portsmouth. Dave has had a remarkably fast introduction into the world of long di...
Episode 23 – Anna Smith-James
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! I am pleased to announce the release of the next episode of the podcast, and this time I got to speak to the lovely local runner, Ann...
Episode 22 – Tony Conway
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pleased this episode to be joined by one of the group leaders for Portsmouth Joggers, Tony Conway. Tony is a big character in the running community h...
Episode 21 – Naouele McHugh
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many, many months ago I approached Naouele about coming onto the podcast and I was delighted that I finally managed to organise a date for it to go a...
Episode 20 – Mini : Cameron Walker-Powell
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a first of its kind for the show I wanted to try what I’m calling our mini episodes where we hear from the junior running in and around the ...
Episode 19 – Lisa-Marie Peckover & Gary Armstrong
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks show I get to chat with the lovely Lisa-Marie Peckover and Gary Armstrong who are both members of the Denmead Striders running club. Th...
Episode 18 – Martin Williams
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was a pleasure to welcome Martin Williams onto this weeks show. Martin is a Portsmouth based runner who has been competitively running for many ye...
Episode 17 – Brett Rumfitt
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode I am pleased to get to hear from Baffins Fit Club member, Brett Rumfitt. Brett tells the story of his upbringing in Bristol whe...
Episode 16 – Sandra Tullet
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I welcomed local runner Sandra Tullet to the show and got to find out all about her incredible long distance running adventures. And ...
Episode 15 – Jhon Cosgrove
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 of the show I welcome Jhon Cosgrove (aka Pickledjhon, or the Marmalade Pope!). Jhon is a fellow Hoka One One Racer and all round awesom...
Episode 14 – Alex Teuten
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I chatted to local runner Alex Teuten who agreed to come and share his running story. And what a story it is! Alex has been running s...
Episode 13 – David Harvey
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 13 I am joined by David Harvey, Portsmouth based ultra runner who initially started running to lose weight. Dave, also known as ‘Met...
Episode 12 – Joanne Kitching
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time ever we have recorded an episode online for everyone to listen to, and as always it’s another cracking running story. I am j...
Episode 11 – Craig Winter
07 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this show I welcomed Craig Winter, co-founder of Runr, the clothing and lifestyle clothing brand for runners around the globe. Craig lives in Port...