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ARC - Runs in the Family
On this episode Tomi speaks about his experience running the original course for the GNR 2022.
Step by step, mile by mile, Tomi shares where he was at physically and mentally throughout the run.
It w…
On this episode Tomi speaks with Cian Ó'Rían, the chairman of Durham City Harriers.
Cian speaks all things running clubs. He speaks about their role in society, the necessity of them and what running…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with former multiple British Triathlon Champion and Former Iron Man record holder, Mike Harris!
Mike has done it all in the sport of triathlon. Today he shares what his j…
On this episode, Tomi speaks on his Great West Run experience!
I take you through the whole event; from the weather, to the race, the hills, the ups, the downs, the pain and the joy!
Mile by mile, go…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with the Gosforth Grenadian, Vanessa Nair!
Vanessa is one of the definition of a fun runner! She runs anything from Parkrun to marathons and has goals to go beyond!
Today…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with speacial guest from way back in episode 12, Chris Parr.
Chris speaks about last Sunday's Gateshead Half Marathon and 10K. He shares the results, his highlight of the…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Mark Allison, founder of the blog Run Geordie Run!
Mark is running across the world. Literally.
He takes us on a journey through his running career so far. He shares…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Oliver James.
Oliver is from the North East, but has lived in America ever since moving over there for college back in 2013/14.
Today, he shares what got him into ru…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Ben Palmer - triathlete and co-founder of North East Project.
Today, Ben shares how he got into triathlon and what competitions look like. Coming back from injury, B…
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Paul Hilton a founding member of Tyne Bridge Harriers.
Today, Paul speaks about his running journey. What got him into it, how long has he done it for, why he runs and…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Albert James - assistant secretary of Sunderland Harriers.
Albert shares on the topic of teenage burnout - a topic very close to his heart. He talks about his experi…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with a Great British legend Charlie Spedding!
Today, Charlie walks us through his career as an athlete, all the way through to his career post-running.
We talk about what…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Will Bryan, a Top-20 GNR finisher from Southampton!
Will has run 5K up to half marathon and is currently training for the Mancheter Marathon!
On this episode, Will t…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Kevin Jeffress.
Kevin used to run for Tyne Bridge Harriers and Sunderland Harriers, but over the last couple years took a step back from competing.
Kevin shares his …
On this episode, Tomi talks with Kieran Walker - long distance runner and founder and head coach of NE Project.
Kez talks about his running journey and all the work he has done to get to the level he…
Back with a bang for 2022!
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Jonny Evans of Houghton Harriers.
Jonny runs 5ks-half marathons and is coming back from injury with big PB goals.
Today, Jonny tells us ho…
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Simon Allen from Elswick Harriers. Simon runs 5ks all the way up to Ultra Marathons and has been in the sport for the last 7 years!
Joining the sport later on, Simon t…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Jay Bowley - a marathoner for Jarrow and Hebburn AC.
Jay started running as a teenager, orignally running for Gateshead Harriers, but after more than a few years out…
On this episode, Tomi speaks to Paul Doxford of South Shields Harriers who has spent a lifetime in running.
Paul grew up playing football, but when he picked up running, he never looked back. Over th…
On this episode, Tomi speaks with Kat Downie - a runner from Keswick, who lives in the North East and runs for Gateshead Harriers and Keswick.
Today, she takes us on a journey, of what got her into r…