Tokyo 2020 is finally here! We celebrate in Episode 150 by previewing the first of the Scottish athletes to line up on the track next week at the Olympic games. And if that's not enough, Luke Ivory joins us fresh (ish) from his FKT on the NC500. We've got results from the modern classic that is the Campus 5k, and the Scottish Masters Championships which saw some national records do down in fast fashion. Let the games.....commence!

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Episode 150 - Tokyo 2020 Olympic Special, Luke Ivory of NC500 FKT and Masters Records

Episode 149 - We have one of Scotland's finest athletics legends on the show in the shape of Olympic medallist Eilidh Doyle! Eilidh has recently announced her retirement in the sport(interview recorded before the announcement!) but her words of wisdom will certainly be inspire you! Meanwhile, Tommy tells all with his recent TDF exploits whilst Kyle continues his run up to the British 100k Championships in August. We also have an array of results, chat about Tokyo and Bolt's step up to the 800m...

Episode 149 – Eilidh Doyle, Tour De Tommy & Tallin Ten!

Episode 148 is a slightly slow week, very much the calm before the storm! Kyle is deep into his 100K training and celebrates by spraying a beer, while is a return of the injury demons for Tom. It's Bastille Day as we release, and fittingly we talk about the electric Monaco Diamond League next to the South of France, the British Ultra Trail Champs and the Scottish Masters Track Champs! Maybe not that slow after all...

Episode 148 - Diamond League Delights, Injury Woes & Tapps Aff

Episode 147 – Baby News, Jennifer Wetton & Moray Coastal 50 It might be a few weeks but boy o boy, the TRS lads have been busy and are now fully recharged and ready to go! We aren’t going to give too much away to what we are going to call ‘Season 2’ so listen to the episode and hear the exciting news, Tommy & Kyle’s racing plans and a hugely insightful interview with current Scottish Marathon Champion Jennifer Wetton! Listen on all good podcast stores!

Episode 147 – Baby News, Jennifer Wetton & Moray Coastal 50

Episode 146 - We have Race Director of the Antrim Coast Half Marathon & former Olympian James McIlroy on the show to talk about the incredible elite field and how you guys can join the stellar lineup! Meanwhile, Tommy is glowing whilst Kyle does a virtual fashion show for him on the much anticipated TRS shorts. YES - they are coming! We also talk about Kyle's international call up, a recent 100 mile treadmill world record, bouncy shoes & some stellar race results!

Episode 146 - James McIlroy, Kyle's Call Up & Bouncy Shoes

We are back! Episode 145 fills the gap created during our short break with 2 guests! Michael Wright, RD from Monument Mile, joins to talk about the successful 2021 event this weekend past, and Will Townsend co-founder of Active Root gives an update on Scotland's favourite sports drink. Meanwhile racing is well and truly back so plenty of results and news for us to ramble on.

Episode 145 - Michael Wright on Monument Mile, Active Root's Will Townsend and Race Results!!

Good things come in threes! Fresh from blazing PB performances at the recent Cheshire Elite Marathon, Kenny Wilson and Chris Richardson join us to talk about the event, their prep and how their races unfolded. British ultra athlete Grant MacDonald also jumps on following his outing at the fantastic Centurion 100 mile race which also saw the WR for 100 mile go! Plus the usual ramblings, available now!

Episode 144 - Cheshire Elite Marathon Lads + Centurion 100 Mile Man

In Episode 143 we're deep into Spring marathon season (COVID style). Michael Harrington from RunCheshire joins us to talk about this weekend's Cheshire Marathon which is assembling quite the field! Hear all about the field and the challenges of putting on the leading UK Spring marathon this year only on TRS! The GOAT has been back in action with Kipchoge returning to winning ways at the NN Running MissionMarathon and we ramble about that and the first FKTs of the season!

Episode 143 - Michael Harrington of RunCheshire, Kipchoge at MissionMarathon & FKT Season is Go

Episode 141! Kyle reveals some exciting news on his position at a new charity, Athletics Trust Scotland and speaks to the Chair of the Trust Ian Beattie. https://athleticstrustscotland.org.uk/ We also bring you scottish elite triathletes Sophia Green and Cameron Main who both achieved times of 16:13 and 13.53 respectively at the recent Podium 5k and this isn't even there main sport! We talk about their unique training approach, life as a power couple and Cameron also talks about his amazing charity the Abbie's Sparkle Foundation set up by and in memory of his sister. https://abbiessparklefoundation.org/

Episode 141 - Athletics Trust Scotland, Sophia Green & Cameron Main

Joining us in Episode 141 is the fastest woman over 5K in the world! Fresh from her red hot run at Podium 5K, Beth Potter jumps on to talk about that race and whats coming next. As well as Beth's incredible run, we talk about the rest of the field at Podium including some fast young Scots. Meanwhile, Tom's been racing too in his new colours at the Team Lenglen Solidarity Run in the latest update of Tommy-In-Paris and Kyle's been recce running!

Episode 141 - Beth Potter, Team Lenglen Solidarity Run & Podium 5K

These champs need no introduction! What a show and perhaps the longest one but stacked full of inspiration. We have 3 of our top Scottish marathon runners telling us their stories about how the Olympic trials went at Kew Gardens.

Episode 140 - Steph Davis, Sarah Inglis & Robbie Simpson

In Episode 139 we're joined by Kyle's British team mates fresh from their Solidarity Run efforts! Joanna Murphy, Sam Amend, Grant Macdonald, Dave Andrews, Ollie Garrod and Rob Turner jump onto TRS to give a quick share on how their 6 hour run went as well as a bit of chat about what's coming next. Kyle gives us an extended breakdown on his first foray into ultra running since the treadmill challenge and we preview the British Athletics Olympic Marathon trial this weekend!

Episode 139 - Solidarity Run for Kyle & the British Team and Olympic Marathon Trial Preview

Episode 138 – Andy McCall, Euro Indoors & GB 6 hour Jobby It’s World Kidney Day and what a way to celebrate this by speaking with Greenock Glenpark Harriers athlete Andy McCall who donated his kidney to save another life! A super inspiring guy! Meanwhile, Kyle gets some more exciting news and Tommy keeps the train moving despite continuing to ruffle up feathers with his pacing at Team Lenglen. We also talk about the European Indoor champs and ‘Sound Running’ event from a Scottish perspective. Lots of content in this episode folks so we hope you enjoy! • Andy McCall Instagram handle: @runningwith1kidney • Contact us tartanrunningshorts@gmail.com • Website is tartanrunningshorts.com • Instagram: @tartanrunningshorts • Join our strava club: www.strava.com/clubs/tartanrunningshorts

Andy McCall, Euro Indoors & GB 6 hour Jobby

In Episode 137, 2:12* marathoner Ally Beaven joins us to discuss his book Broken! The book covers a topic that has been of great interest to us over the last year on the podcast - the run of records and FKTs that have been set through 2020 - and we chat about the book, some stories and usual long distance stuff. Kyle has some big news to share and we get the now weekly update from Tommy-In-Paris! Ally's book is available now via the publisher and your local book shop!

Episode 137 - Ally Beaven, Mass Racing Speculation & News from Kyle

Episode 136 - Jonny Glen We have rising Scottish athletics star and Inverclyde AC athlete Jonny Glen on the show to talk all about the ups and downs in his career and his future ambitions, Kyle and Tommy continue with some running ramblings including the shoe gate debate and chat about 'The Ten'! Get in touch: Email: tartanrunningshorts@gmail.com Intsagram & Facebook: @tartanrunningshorts Twitter: @tartanshorts

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