Episode 62 - Shaun & Akkeal Chambers

Local Runners Podcast

Local Runners Podcast

September 1, 20231 hr 32 min
Running

Episode 62 - Shaun & Akkeal Chambers

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Episode Notes

Katie, Cal and Dave speak with a Salford Harrier father and son duo. Shaun has PBs of 17:51 for 5k, 35:47 for 10k, 80:14 for half, and 2:57:31 for Marathon. Akkeal has ran 14:46 at 5k and 31:17 in the 10k along with some impressive track times including an 8:43:01 3000m and a 4:03:45 1500m. Shaun explains why he is always smiling, and how he started running as well as how he got Akkeal running. Akkeal talks about his track career and how he knows he has a good marathon in him. Will we see one soon. Akkeal also discusses how he has broke his dad a couple of times. They both reflect on what moments they are most proud of for each other.

The team talk about whats happened in the summer break. Cal has been in Wales getting the hills in, Katie has been smashing Parkruns, Dave gives an update that Sean is back running but Dave has some bad news of his own.