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- Episode 246 - Wee Update & Moray Coastal Trail 50 Race Briefing!
This episode features a live race briefing for the Moray Coastal Trail 50, with Kyle and Debbie serving as race directors. The podcast also includes the hosts' typical banter and rants.
- Episode 245 - Tickled Trout & Top Times
The hosts discuss a recent date day that included a parkrun. One host, Kyle, achieved a personal best by breaking 16 minutes for a 5k race in four different decades. They also reflect on their career-best race performances.
- Episode 244 - Hyrox, Balmoral & All Things Inbetween!
Debbie and Kyle share details about their first Hyrox race in Glasgow and Kyle’s experience at Run Balmoral. They also reflect on unusual races they have participated in.
- Episode 243 - Fetteresso, Farltek & Fuelling
In Episode 243 of Tartan Running Shorts, hosts Debbie and Kyle recount their experiences participating in a marathon, referred to as "banter," and share updates on their other recent activities.
- Episode 242 - 2025 Recap, 40 & TRS ROTY!
This episode of Tartan Running Shorts features Debbie and Kyle recapping their 2025 year. Kyle shares insights on life at 40, and the hosts announce their Runner Of The Year.
- Episode 241 - Jordan Cruickshank, Zen State & Dogs
Kyle catches up with the Dava Way 50k male winner Jordan Cruickshank!
- Episode 240 - The Dava Way 50k
Kyle and Debbie recap on the Dava Way 50k during a power cut. Meanwhile Kyle races in the dark at the Illuminator - find out how it all went! Email: podcast@trs-training.com
- Episode 239 - Chloe Robertson, Losing Toenails & Granite Grit
Debbie and Kyle are back from their wee break away, and they’re joined by Scottish 100k silver medallist Chloe Robertson (née Sangster) to chat about her incredible journey - from running 5ks all the way to ultra distances. Discover how sh…
- Episode 238 - Bulls, Handheld Pretzels & FKTs
Kyle goes into detail his prep and account of his 100km FKT attempt. Does he do it? Debbie didn't think he would. Listen to find out! We also invent genius fuelling ideas and recap the 1st ever Alford Bull Running Festival, which was a hug…
- Episode 237 - 100k Tour De Alford, Magazine Models & Fave Sessions
Kyle shares his imminent new ridiculous challenge, they both speak about their wins at the Lonach Gathering and reminisce over that time they were featured in a running magazine! As usual, a couple of eye rolls and domestics but listen to…
- Episode 236 - Speyside Way Ultras Special
Join us for a recap of the epic Speyside Way 50k and 100k races, part of the Moray Way Ultras race series. We chat with the male and female champions of both events - Debbie included! - and find out how different each of our thoughts are w…
- Episode 235 - Day In The Life & Speyside Way Preview!
Kyle and Debs discuss their 4 year old's 1st parkrun, the Aberlour 10 mile hill race and how Debbie's feeling going into the Speyside Way 50k. Then there is a bonus at the end of their experience as new parents balancing life as parents wh…
- Episode 234
Ok ok we recognise and acknowledge that we need to follow our own sporting advice - consistency is the key to success - so we are back, and promise not to leave it so long this time! In this episode, we give Debbie an intro she deserves, r…
- Episode 233 - Sean Chalmers, Snips & Hips
We’re joined (once again!) by none other than Sean Chalmers – fresh off his Edinburgh Half Marathon win and a new course record to boot! Always a great guest, and even better when he's smashing records. Meanwhile, Kyle’s been in recovery m…
- Episode 232 - Moray Coastal Trail Race Special & Kyle Runs an Ultra!
Kyle has been hard at work race directing the Moray Coastal Trail 23 and 50 mile races at the weekend but he also ran the Ultra X Scotland 50k the week before - his first ultra in 2 years! Meanwhile, we also speak chat with Sports Dietitia…
- Episode 231 - Run Balmoral Special & Marathon(s) Recap!
We have a jampacked interview with numerous interviews at Run Balmoral at the weekend including the Fit Like Joggers, the Run Balmoral RDs, Fraser Clyne, Kyle's wife for good reason and McDoogz! Not just that, Kyle was also racing for the…
- Episode 230 - Kevin Campbell | Heals | Listener Q&As
Lewis & Kyle chat to Kevin Campbell from Costorphine AC who is having one helluva season on the dubs and road! Kyle does some more parkruns and rambles about his heal he has done nothing about. And we also bring back out Listener Q&A secti…
- Episode 229 - Ross Gollan, Racing Recap and Goals!
Lewis and Kyle join rising North athlete star Ross Gollan who just keeps running faster! We also recap on the Euro & World Indoors Champs, what we have been up to and everything else in between!
- Episode 228 - Ryan Thompson, Inverness Half & Cross Fertilisation!
Our first podcast back since last year and we are joined by 2:15 marathoner and recent Scottish bronze half marathon medallist Ryan Thompson of Cambuslang. All the usual running ramblings and pub like banter! Enjoy!
- Tartan Running Shorts - Episode 225
Episode 225 - Guaranteed TRS ramblings! A long overdue episode but it's been a busy one for Kyle & Lewis! Find out what they've been up to and the plans for the future!
- Jamie Burns, Olympic Highlights & Speyside Way Ultras!
Episode 224 brings on Shettleston Harrier and 2023 Scottish 10,000m champion Jamie Burns! Lewis and Kyle recap on their favourite moments from the Olympics and Kyle previews the Speyside Way Ultra Marathon this weekend! Enjoy!
- Fraser Clyne, Olympics & Running Groups!
Episode 223 brings you guest co host, 2:11 marathoner and multiple Scottish champion Fraser Clyne! Fraser is no stranger to the show and was one of our first guests on the podcast many years ago! We talk about the Olympics, Fraser's runnin…
- Episode 222 - Mark Gallacher, Trials & Kyle Update
In this episode, we pay tribute to our friend and multiple interviewee Ali Hay, who sadly passed away a few weeks ago. Our thoughts are with all his friends and family. We also bring on Cambuslang Harriers and TRS superfan Mark Gallacher!…
- Episode 221 - Better Late Than Never...
Firstly, we are sorry that the episode came out late - Kyle was admitted to hospital after a wee heart scare and held the audio recording close to him - possibly to make Tom stay! Anyway, this has zero edits but there is some news in there…
- Episode 220 - Megan, Moray & Mojo!
Episode 220 comes hot when the season is starting to heat up - we chat about Megan's recent run @ the Night of the 10k's, Kyle recaps the Moray Coastal Trail 50 and Lewis has been on a weekend bender in Aberdeen! Remember to sign up to Sco…
- Episode 219 - London Marathon | Mhairi MacLennan
Episode 219 - Kyle & Lewis catch up with Inverness Harriers Mhairi MacLennan who finished 1st Brit and a sub 2.29 mara! Meanwhile, Kyle recaps his London experience and seeks out some motivation from Lewis!
- Falkirk Vics Scott Stirling!
Hot off a call up for the GB Team at the World Cross Country Championships, Falkirk Victoria Harriers athlete Scott Stirling joins us to chat about his amazing step up to one of GBs top endurance athletes! Not only does he operate at a hig…
- British 100k Champ Dougie Selman!
Coach Lewis brings on none other than his very own athlete and newly crowned British 100k Champion Dougie Selman. Some of you may know the outcome but the execution of his win is simply outstanding. For any distance runner out there, this…
- Project Physio: Kenny Watt
This week we have none other one of Scotland's leading Physios to talk all things running and physio - and everything in between! This one is not to be missed! Meanwhile, Tommy is back and we catch up on all the usual running updates! Proj…
- Episode 215 | S&C For Runners Special with Rory Downie!
After the success of Josh Kerr and Jemma Reekie at the World Indoors, Lewis and Kyle are biting at the bit to chat all things running. So not only do we recap our highs but we also talk to S&C coach to some of Scotland's top endurance athl…
- Alice Goodall, Nat XC & Tallahassee Recap!
With the absence of Tom and Lewis, Kyle brought on the better half - his wife Debbie! Amongst the recap of their Tallahassee Marathon exploits, the RDs for the race jumped on and so did newly crowned National XC Champion Alice Goodall! Enj…
- Episode 213 - Ginie Barrand, Indoor Scots and US Olympic Marathon Trial
In Episode 213 friend of the show and top marathoner Ginie Barrand joins us! We chat to Ginie about her fantastic form on the roads over the last year and her physical and mental approach to marathoning. With Kyle on holiday, Tom and Lewis…
- Episode 212 | TRS Runner of the Year Paul Forbes & Goal Setting
We have TRS Runner of the Year Paul Forbes on the show - and as always he provides some great words of wisdom for you listeners. Tom gets his finger out for London Marathon and Kyle talks a big game for the Tallahassee Marathon in early Fe…
- Episode 211 - TRS Runner of the Year Awards 2023
It's new year which can only mean one thing....TRS Runner of the Year! With another year of fantastic performances from Scottish athletes, we have plenty to disect across the usual categories before crowning the listener voted TRS Runner o…
- Episode 210 | Euro XC Champs - Andrew McGill & The Wine Runner
We sit down with GB XC star, Andrew McGill, on his incredible silver team medal triumph at the European XC Champs. We also breakdown Megan Keith's world class performance too! Next up, we uncork a conversation with the acclaimed author of…
- Episode 209 | Kat Allan - Nutrition for Runners
Episode 209 - The three musketeers are back, and we've got a special guest! Professional Scottish Squash player Kat Allan joins us to dish out all the deets on Nutrition for Runners. 🍏 https://linktr.ee/nourishnutritionuk Strap in, folks!…
- Tartan Running Shorts - Episode 208
Episode 208! Lewis and Kyle chat about our recent running form or lack thereof! Kyle has been busy Race Directing at the Dava Way 50k and speaks to the male winner Julian Barrable! Lewis delves into the world of post-run recovery, sharing…
- Episode 207 - Club Night feat HBT, Kyles Nice Race and XC Lookahead
In Episode 207, we're bringing back an old favourite.....Club Night! And who better to start with than the world famous brown clad HBT! Ivor Normand, club stalwart, joins us to talk everything about the trotters history, training in and ou…
- Episode 206 - John Bell, Buggy Running and Highland Games
In Episode 206, we've got an interview with Scottish 10k Champion John Bell who speaks with Kyle about his background into running and insights into his training today. An inspirational listen! It's an old school episode this week with jus…
- Episode 205 - Natasha Phillips, World Champs & Speyside Way!
We have another belter of an episode in the form of GB International and recent 4th place finisher at the Euro U20 champs, Natasha Phillips! Meanwhile Lewis and Kyle chat all things World Champs including Josh Kerr's amazing win! Kyle also…
- Episode 204 - running motivation, World Scots 8 and Wrexham debrief
In episode 204, we're talking about running motivation in the context of a recent study on mental health aspects of running. 8 Scottish athletes have been selected for the World Championships and we talk about their chances. Kyle has been…
- Episode 203 - Euro Champion Alice Goodall!
We have a jam packed episode where Lewis and Kyle chat with newly crowned under 23 10,000m champion Alice Goodall! Lewis also headed to the Campus 5k and not only interviewed the winners but also took part in the 5k - stay tuned to find ou…
- Episode 202 - British Champs, Summer Resurgence and Euros Lookahead
In Episode 202, Lewis is fresh back from the rainy British Champs in Manchester to talk through the results and stories from the ground. Tom and Kyle are getting back into a bit of a training groove finally, and we've got news and results…
- Episode 201 - WHW Champ Alison Mcgill, Psych Strategies & UK Champs Preview!
We have another belter of an episode with the recently crowned West Highland Way Champion Alison McGill on the show! Her interview is fascinating and we dive deep into some of her Psychological strategies that she used, whilst Lewis talks…
- Episode 200! West Highland Way Race Review!
5 years ago never did we think we would record 200 episodes of TRS but here we are still creating content and pushing out interviews thanks to you guys. It's been a blast and here's to 200 more! After Tommy and Kyle talks about our pits an…
- Episode 199 - West Highland Way Race Special & Ian Beattie!
We have another great episode this week and Tommy and Kyle are joined by UK Athletics Chair and West Highland Way Race Director, Ian Beattie to talk all things WHW! If Kyle wasn't already nervous and excited about running 96 miles on Satur…
- National Running Week - The Astonishing Transformation of Steven Beattie
Steven Beattie has an incredible story of being a former criminal in Glasgow and having many close encounters with death. But he ultimately transformed his life through the power of athletics & running. To mark the start of National Runnin…
- Episode 198 - TRS Threesome, Edinburgh Marathon and Warm Weather Training
In Episode 198, two become three as we welcome Doc Lewis Walker to the team as a permanent co-host! Bringing some actual expertise as well as shining a light onto Kyle's training, we're very excited about the addition! We catch up on Kyle'…
- Episode 197 - Lewis Walker, Moray Coastal Trail & Jacob Snochowski!
Lewis Walker (aka The Doc Talks) co-hosts the show and we chat about Kyle's win at Ultra X Scotland (and a few other tales!)! Kyle's Moray Coastal Trail 50 took place at the weekend and he interviews the men's winner Jacob Snochowski! Lewi…
- Episode 196 - Sara Green, London & Balmoral!
We are slightly late due to having some technical difficulties but we come with newly crowned Scottish Marathon champion Sara Green of Gala Harriers! We also talk about Kyle's return to form at Balmoral 15 mile trail race and Tommy has a m…