Local Runners Podcast

Cal, Katie, Dave and Sean speak with an East Cheshire Harrier who is making waves at the age of 17. Cementing a 17:22 at the first Sale Sizzler, and 36:50 at the Great Manchester Run 10k in May. As well as being the 2nd Lady in the Black Knight Charge in an impressive time of 38:49. Emilia talks about how she trained during lockdown, how her coaches at East Cheshire Harriers have helped with her confidence and self belief. Along with this, Emilia talks about her experience at Great Manchester Run 10k and meeting her idol Eilish McColgan. She also explains how she deals with the peer pressure from friends on her social life.

The team have lots to talk about in this episode. We chat about our first race we have been involved in, the Black Knight Charge, another Parkrun meet up booked in for Hyde, Running Bee donation and where we are putting the money, as well as race reviews of Adizero Podium Distance Project, Millbrook Monster, Alderley Park Summer Trail Race, and some big shout outs to previous guest Michael Harris (Lakeland 100), Liz Mason (Lakeland 50), Georgia Taylor Brown (Triathlon Silver at Commonwealth Games 2022) and Johnny Mellor (Marathon at Commonwealth Games 2022).