Cal, Dave and Emma talk to a Sale Dragon Runner. Matt has PBs of 22:12 for 5k, 44.28 for 10k, 1:42 for half marathon and 3:43 for the marathon. He is a big fan of the pod and he also helped LRP Ambassador Emma in the Manchester Marathon this year. Matt talks about his start to running, and how having children influenced the choice to begin his fitness journey. Matt described running as "life changing" and he explains in detail on how he is able to reflect back on how running isnt just a hobby, running is part of who he is. Matt also tells us about his marathon journey and his love for the distance but mainly the love of the training, but given his injury woes, he reflects on if he is cut out for it. He lets people know about why they should search for light at the end of the tunnel and keep positive! With his injuries, Matt lets us know what he has tried to resolve the issues as well as what the issues are and how they occurred. He has a love for trainers and music, so he lets us know how this influences his running. Emma learns about Shoe-Tubers too... Emma also get to have a good chat with Matt to cover what happened in the Manchester Marathon and how they helped each other. Matt has been a big fan of the pod with lots of merch being purchased but his daughter is steeling his stuff.

Race review from Round the Ressers this episode. Emma gives us a training update as she steps in for Katie and Sean, Dave lets us know about how he has got some sessions in and feeling better, and Cal tells us how not to race a 1mile race.

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