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Nikki Page: Love London Running Tours founder on running after Covid and pregnancy
Nikki Page founded Love London Running Tours to offer sightseers the chance to see the capital city in a unique and fun way.The fledging business catered for all abilities and gave people opportuniti
Ross Jeavons: Why the love of his son prompted one runner to take on the London Marathon - six weeks out!
When Ross Jeavons ran the London Marathon in three hours seven minutes last year, his over-riding feeling was disappointment.Despite not discovering running until a few years ago, Ross had found an a
Dannii Levi: Deaf runner completes Bedford Half for hearing dogs for deaf people
This week Running Tales was live at the Bedford Festival of Running to speak to Dannii Levi.You may remember Dannii's story from Running Tales Series One, Episode 47 where Michelle spoke to her about
Alastair Rapley: Getting behind the scenes at parkrun
One of the most popular parts of many runners' weeks is parkrun.The 5km event takes place up and down the country - and these days across the world - every weekend.At it's most basic level every loc
Erik Heine: The dad who pushes himself to the limit so son Stephen can go FASTER!
Erik Heine's story is intrinsically linked to that of his son, Stephen.Born in 2006, Stephen was diagnosed with a rare disorder that affects all areas of his development when he was just18 months ol
Sarah Longstaff: Running 30 miles to celebrate turning 30
Sarah Longstaff has big plans - and most of them involve running. Despite not having run more than six miles previously, she - egged on by her Instagram followers - decided to run 30 miles to celebrat
Carl Wright:The ultra runner and environmentalist who only discovered running at 55
Carl Wright is a 64-year-old ultra runner, lay pastor and environmentalist. He only started running at 55 (and hated it!) after being told to lower his blood pressure by his doctor. A 5km became a hal
Legends of parkrun: How Arthur Walsham’s story reminded us of Bob Emmerson, Northampton’s octogenarian running machine
There has been much talk this week in the parkrun community - and beyond - about the fantastic achievement of 92-year-old Arthur Walsham. Despite his more senior years, Arthur completed his 300th park
Michele Heller: The ’Marathon Mum’ aiming to run all six majors
When Michele Heller started running aged 38 her aim was to get fit and lose weight. More than 10 years on, she has slightly loftier goals. Having already completed 11 marathons across her home country
The joy and pain of ultra running
In recent weeks on the Running Tales podcast we've spoken to a number of ultra runners about their fantastic stories. Today, we've decided to do something slightly different with the podcast, taking t