Podcasts by The Run In
The Run In is the UK's orienteering podcast that keeps you up to date on news and results from the (mostly) British and (mostly) elite scene. Every fortnight, Katherine Bett and Will Gardner are joined by a guest to find out more about them and what they love about the sport.
Every episode Katherine and Will also take a look back at results and news from the past two weeks, and preview all the action to come.
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Episode 58 - 2021 Roundup from 2021-12-20T11:43:56
Katherine and Will take a look back at the domestic and international orienteering season. We reflect on some of our favourite maps, courses and races of the year, and award our best British and In...
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Episode 57 - Lagganlia 2021 from 2021-11-21T15:50:55
After a busy few weeks for The Run In team, Katherine and Will are back to reflect on the season and share some interviews from Lagganlia - the JROS camp for M/W14s.
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Sprint, with Hanna Lundberg from 2021-10-21T15:00:02
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to young Swedish star Hanna Lundberg, about her favourite area for orienteering, friends keeping her grounded and what she'd change about the spor...
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Episode 56, with Hanna Lundberg from 2021-10-15T15:00:40
Katherine and Will chat to 19-year-old Swedish orienteer Hanna Lundberg. She's had a breakthrough year winning the World Cup middle distance on home soil, and taking third place overall. We discuss...
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Sprint, with Chris Smithard from 2021-10-04T16:19:10
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to GB team member and the man behind Lockdown O, Chris Smithard, about being in the Olympics, ideal orienteering locations and the thrill of racin...
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Episode 55, with Chris Smithard from 2021-09-23T15:00:09
Katherine and Will chat to the man behind Lockdown Orienteering and the recent Coast and Islands event - Chris Smithard. He's off to Euromeeting and the World Cup Final in the next couple of days, ...
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Episode 54, with Tommy & Lyra from 2021-09-09T15:00:27
It's a junior special as Katherine and Will chat to Tommy and Lyra about their recent wins as M/W14s. We talk race prep, how they started orienteering and what they hope to learn as they progress t...
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Sprint, with Jon Musgrave from 2021-09-03T11:48:35
In this quickfire episode, Katherine chats to coach, mapper and controller extraordinaire Jon Musgrave. We chat about why Scotland's waiting for Lidar, coaching pet peeves and the ultimate training...
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Episode 53, with Jon Musgrave from 2021-08-20T09:48:54
Katherine and Will chat to a man who's a big part of orienteering in Scotland - Jon Musgrave. We chat controlling the Scottish 6 Days, coaching at major competitions and his international career th...
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Episode 52 - Post World Champs with Alice and Megan from 2021-07-15T15:00:36
British team members Alice Leake and Megan Carter Davies join us to celebrate a fantastic week at the World Orienteering Championships. Both Alice and Megan secured podium (top 6) results and take ...
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Sprint, with Tereza Janosikova from 2021-07-08T15:00:22
In this quickfire episode, Katherine chats to Tereza Janosikova, who's currently competing for the Czech Republic at a home World Champs. We chat discipline of the kings, biggest mistakes, and drea...
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Episode 51 - with Tereza Janosikova from 2021-07-01T15:00:30
In our second World Champs preview, Katherine and Will chat to Tereza Janosikova, who's getting ready to compete on home soil in the Czech Republic. We chat about support from her family, running u...
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Sprint, with Peter Bray from 2021-06-24T15:00:29
In this quickfire episode, Katherine chats to Pete Bray, who's all set to make his World Champs debut. We chat pre-race rap, the best advice he's received and why he prefers the middle distance.
Episode 50, with Peter Bray from 2021-06-17T15:00:35
Happy Birthday to The Run In! We've now done two whole years of the podcast, so thanks for all your continued support and listening.
This episode is the first of two World Champs previews ...
Sprint - bonus post-Europeans with Tam Wilson from 2021-06-03T19:28:15
In this quickfire episode, Will catches up with Tam Wilson after making his major champs debut at the Europeans. They chat about not being allowed to do "fun running", being close to KO sprint qual...
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Episode 49, with Steve Cram from 2021-05-27T15:00:43
Katherine and Will are joined by athletics legend and new British Orienteering President Steve Cram. We find out about his experiences orienteering as a teenager, how he hopes to be involved as Pre...
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Sprint, with Tam Wilson from 2021-05-13T16:32:25
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Tam Wilson, who's about to make his major champs debut for GB. We chat sitting on the fence, Spain v Scotland, and crazy injuries.
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Episode 48, with Tam Wilson from 2021-05-06T15:00:40
Katherine and Will are joined by Tam Wilson, who's making his senior major champs debut at the European Championships next week. He's currently doing a PhD in Barcelona, so we chat emergency sprint...
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Sprint, with Claire Ward from 2021-04-30T16:01:32
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to former GB international Claire Ward about training camps in Japan, her advice for juniors and doing a sprint/long combo.
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Episode 47, with Claire Ward from 2021-04-22T16:00:31
Katherine and Will chat to former GB international Claire Ward. We discuss her multiple comebacks, including after being hit by a car, her mental health, and the importance of finding the right coa...
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Sprint, with Grace Molloy from 2021-04-15T15:00:46
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Grace Molloy about her ideal relay leg, her idea of a "short" interval, and when she knew she'd won the JWOC relay.
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Episode 46, with Grace Molloy from 2021-04-08T15:00:31
Katherine and Will chat to British Junior World Champion Grace Molloy ahead of her first season as a senior. We chat about the cancelled season last year, choosing between orienteering and football...
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Episode 45, with Veronika Kalinina from 2021-03-25T17:00:29
Katherine and Will hand the interviewing reins over to Hector Haines, who chats to Junior World Champion Nika Kalinina about competing as a neutral athlete, the setup of the Russian squad, and fair...
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Sprint, with Gustav Bergman from 2021-03-18T17:00:33
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Gustav Bergman about races he'd like to run again, Jukola v 10mila, and what sport he'd do if he couldn't orienteer.
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Episode 44, with Gustav Bergman from 2021-03-12T09:52:25
Katherine and Will chat to Swedish multiple World Champs medallist Gustav Bergman on preparing for racing in the Czech Republic, the idea of a "perfect race" and how he's using his platform to be a...
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Sprint, with Milos Nykodym from 2021-03-04T17:00:12
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Milos Nykodym about not recognising the women's marathon world record holder, bear encounters and his worst orienteering mistake.
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Episode 43, with Milos Nykodym from 2021-02-25T17:00:12
Katherine and Will are joined by home medal hope for World Championships in the Czech Republic, Milos Nykodym. He's on the line from training camp in Kenya, and fills us in on camp life, the precis...
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Sprint, with Frida Forshällen from 2021-02-18T17:00:35
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Frida Forshällen about the injury that makes her eyes roll, getting through ACL rehab, and dreams of orienteering in Greenland.
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Episode 42, with Frida Forshällen from 2021-02-11T17:00:12
Katherine and Will are joined by Swedish chiropractor and orienteer, living in the UK, Frida Forshällen. She takes us through some common orienteering injuries, their causes, and some prehab you ca...
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Episode 41 - Gender Equality in Orienteering from 2021-01-21T17:00:09
Will and Katherine are joined by Swedes Lina Strand and Emma Bjessmo, and Brits Megan Carter-Davies and Cat Taylor to discuss the massive topic that is gender equality in orienteering.
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Sprint, with the Tryners from 2021-01-14T17:00:16
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to SYO's Pauline and Pete Tryner about South Yorkshire v the Scots, a year full of holiday-O, and not letting technology rule the sport.
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Episode 40, with the Tryners from 2021-01-07T17:00:20
Katherine and Will are joined by Pauline and Pete Tryner, two of the names who have been behind South Yorkshire Orienteers' recent dominance, especially with their juniors. Pauline works part-time ...
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Sprint, with Nathan Lawson from 2020-12-17T17:00:18
In our last episode of 2020, Katherine and Will chat to Nathan Lawson about relay mishaps, dodgy Midlands areas, and the worst weather he's run in.
You can find us on Facebook (www.faceboo...
Episode 39, with Nathan Lawson from 2020-12-10T17:00:50
Katherine and Will are joined by Nathan Lawson to review what orienteering has actually happened in 2020. We talk through Nathan's races this year, why this pandemic has been such bad timing this y...
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Sprint, with Cecilie Andersen from 2020-12-03T17:10:35
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to British senior talent Cecilie Andersen about running off the map in Sweden, running away from dogs in China, and running into a bottomless mar...
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Episode 38, with Cecilie Andersen from 2020-11-26T17:12:04
Katherine and Will are joined by GB senior Cecilie Andersen, who discusses her four wins from five races this October, the added pressure of cameras at World Cup races, and how she worked with a sp...
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Hanny Allston - Part 2 from 2020-11-19T17:00:01
We're back with the second part of Hector Haines's interview with Australian World Champion Hanny Allston.
You can find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/theruninpod), Twitter (twitter.com/...
Episode 37, with Hanny Allston from 2020-11-12T17:00:17
TW: eating disorder, suicide
Hector Haines has this week's interview - he chats to Australian orienteering World Champion Hanny Allston about her childhood, gold medals as a junior and all...
Sprint, with Kasper Fosser from 2020-11-05T17:00:14
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Norwegian talent Kasper Fosser about training too much with a map, disqualification rates, and a fantasy relay team with his grandad.
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Episode 36, with Kasper Fosser from 2020-10-29T17:00:14
Katherine and Will are joined by 7-time Junior World Champion Kasper Fosser to chat through an injury-ridden 2020, taking a silver medal in his World Championships debut, and his preference for tra...
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Sprint, with Hollie Orr from 2020-10-22T15:00:06
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to GB athlete Hollie Orr about banquet fancy dress, big-screen mistakes, and the lost art of contact punching.
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Episode 35, with Hollie Orr from 2020-10-15T15:55:44
Katherine and Will chat to GB international Hollie Orr about how everything started at ScotJOS, why confidence is key, and what was most difficult about stopping training at the highest level.
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Sprint, with Mark Nixon from 2020-10-08T15:00:37
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to GB junior coach Mark Nixon about 20 minute mistakes at Jukola, "contour junctions" and who is the best male orienteer: Hubmann or Thierry?
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Episode 34, with Mark Nixon from 2020-10-01T15:00:37
Katherine and Will chat to GB junior and Edinburgh Uni coach Mark Nixon about potential for the World Champs 2024 in Edinburgh, competing against pros and his opinion on the best way to get lasting...
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Sprint, with Alastair Thomas from 2020-09-24T15:00:14
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat top GB junior Ali Thomas about doing lots of sports as a kid, getting lost in France and favourite countries for orienteering.
You can f...
Episode 33, with Alastair Thomas from 2020-09-17T15:00:38
This episode, Katherine and Will chat to British junior Ali Thomas about his disrupted year, great performances at selection races, and lockdown (over)training.
We also discuss news of mor...
Sprint, with Georgia Jones from 2020-09-10T15:00:13
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to OROX founder Georgia Jones about tying laces during Jukola, nerdy maps in New Zealand, and why she'll eat a burger before a race.
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Episode 32, with Georgia Jones from 2020-09-04T13:18
This episode we hear from founder of the Orienteering Runners of Exeter (OROX) club, Georgia Jones. She shares the practical reasons behind starting the club, how she got new runners involved, and ...
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Sprint, with Simona Aebersold from 2020-08-27T15:00:17
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Simona Aebersold about which leg she'd put herself on in a relay, what's in her kit bag and why she always listens to this classic piece of or...
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Episode 31, with Simona Aebersold from 2020-08-20T15:00:35
9-time Junior World Champion Simona Aebersold joins Katherine and Will to discuss her senior debut, pre-race nerves and training camps at altitude.
The Swiss superstar also reveals how she...
Sprint, with Øystein Kvaal Østerbø from 2020-08-13T15:00:15
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Øystein Kvaal Østerbø about his favourite discipline, Tiomila v Jukola and JK long distance exploits.
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Episode 30, with Øystein Kvaal Østerbø from 2020-08-06T15:00:22
This episode, Katherine and Will chat to Norwegian sprint legend Øystein Kvaal Østerbø, who reflects on his 15 World Championships, the early days of sprint and just how much the sprinters prepare....
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Sprint, with Jess Halliday from 2020-07-30T15:04:26
In this quick-fire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Jess Halliday about ideal pre-race training, dodgy ankles and running ungaffled relay legs.
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Episode 29, with Jess Halliday from 2020-07-23T15:00:19
Katherine and Will are joined by Jess Halliday who tells us about living and working in Sweden, her love of tough technical areas, and why her dad didn't think she'd still be doing orienteering now...
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Sprint, with Yannick Michiels from 2020-07-16T15:00:06
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will chat to Belgian sprint star about post-race Belgian beers, white O bottoms, and his phobia of chickens.
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Episode 28 - WOC Special with Yannick Michiels from 2020-07-09T15:00:04
This is a bumper episode to mark the week that should have been the World Orienteering Championships in Denmark, the first ever sprint-only WOC.
So Katherine and Will chat to Belgian sprin...
Sprint, with Kirstin Maxwell from 2020-07-02T15:00:01
In this quickfire episode, Katherine and Will ask Kirstin Maxwell about training v racing, preferred start blocks, and gaffer-taping cross country shoes.
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Episode 27, with Kirstin Maxwell from 2020-06-25T15:00:22
Katherine and Will talk to Kirstin Maxwell about going part-time to target the World Championships, vitamin deficiencies, and discovering new trails during lockdown in the Scottish borders.
Sprint, with Ben Mitchell from 2020-06-18T15:00:02
The Run In: Sprint is our new series where we ask your favourite orienteers a series of quick-fire questions to help us get to know them better!
They'll be published every other week, alte...
Episode 26, with Ben Mitchell from 2020-06-11T15:00:30
Katherine and Will chat to GB team member Ben Mitchell about mapping for the JK in 2021, planning courses for SBOC, and his ambitions in the world of elite orienteering.
We also go through...
Episode 25, with Graham Gristwood from 2020-05-28T15:00:27
Katherine and Will are joined by Graham Gristwood to discuss his career spanning 14 World Championships. They look back at that relay gold medal from 2008, the importance of sports psychology, and ...
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Episode 24 - World Champs cancelled from 2020-05-14T15:00:43
Katherine and Will are joined by European bronze medallist Kris Jones to discuss the latest news about delays to the World Orienteering Championships.
In the last week, the International ...
Episode 23, with Aston Key from 2020-04-30T15:00:18
Katherine and Will are joined by Junior World Sprint Champion Aston Key, who chats about doing well in the sport as a non-European and how he's coping with the cancellation and postponement of majo...
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Episode 22, with Rachael Rothman from 2020-04-16T15:00:33
Katherine and Will are joined by former GB international Rachael Rothman, who reflects on the most fun parts of her career, her philosophy as a coach, and her best memories from the JK.
We...
Episode 21, with Mårten Boström from 2020-04-02T17:00:32
Pretty much the entire orienteering season is now off, with the World Orienteering Championships postponed. Katherine and Will get reaction from GB orienteer Alice Leake on when WOC could be held, ...
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Episode 20 - All the orienteering's off, but the podcast continues... from 2020-03-19T17:00:20
The orienteering season may well be cancelled, but you can still get your orienteering fix with The Run In!
We're joined by Ralph Street, who was meant to tell us all about the British Cha...
Episode 19, with Fiona Bunn from 2020-03-05T17:00:20
As the new season is about to commence, Katherine and Will are joined by first-year senior Fiona Bunn.
Fiona's been on the podcast before, talking about winning the Junior World Championsh...
Episode 18 - Portugal Training Camp from 2020-02-20T17:00:10
Whilst Katherine is stuck in rainy, stormy England, Will has jetted off to a training camp in Portugal.
He brings us a look at life on a warm-weather training week, with interviews from He...
Episode 17, with Murray Strain from 2020-02-06T17:05:35
Katherine and Will are joined by former GB sprinter Murray Strain, who reminisces about his early influences, competing at six World Championships, and his analytical approach as a coach.
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Episode 16, with Charlotte Ward from 2020-01-16T17:00:10
In our first episode of 2020, Katherine and Will are joined by GB sprint orienteer Charlotte Ward to discuss running success in 2019, and plans for 2020.
We react to news from the IOF on p...
Episode 15, with Emily Benham Kvåle from 2019-12-26T17:00:33
Katherine and Will are joined by multi-World Mountain Bike Orienteering Champion Emily Benham Kvåle. Emily shares her experiences of training and competing at the highest level, and how she returne...
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Episode 14, with Johan Runesson from 2019-12-13T17:01:43
The Run In has gone international! Katherine and Will are joined by Johan Runesson, the current relay World Champion from Sweden. They chat about early success as a junior, running at 95% and just ...
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Episode 13, with Sarah Rollins from 2019-11-28T17:00:43
Katherine and Will are joined by former GB international Sarah Rollins to chat career highlights, how World Cups have changed, and orienteering training tips.
Plus, UK Elite O League organ...
Episode 12, with Duncan Birtwistle from 2019-11-14T19:04:35
Fresh off the plane from China, Katherine and Will chat to Duncan Birtwistle about Park World Tour, learning from the fastest in the world, and GPS tracking at major UK events.
The duo als...
Episode 11 - Post-China World Cup Final from 2019-11-01T19:53:25
Katherine and Will share their take on the World Cup Final in China - a competition that saw controversy with map quality and results.
GB team members Kirstin Maxwell, Cecilie Andersen and...
Episode 10, with Ralph Street from 2019-10-10T16:14:01
A lot to celebrate in this podcast, with medals at the World Cup, the Junior European Cup and the Mountain Bike O World Cup/World Masters!
Katherine and Will get the insight from one of ou...
Episode 9, with Megan Carter-Davies from 2019-09-26T15:00:06
It's another bumper episode, as Will and Katherine chat to Megan Carter-Davies about doing "the triple", training in terrain, and running for a foreign club.
We also wrap up the British Sp...
Episode 8, pre-British Sprints and Middles from 2019-09-12T16:30:06
Katherine and Will are back with results from the Senior Home Internationals, and a look ahead to the British Sprint and Middle Champs, as well as British representation at this year's Euromeeting....
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Episode 7, with Hector Haines from 2019-08-22T16:00:15
In a World Orienteering Championships special, Katherine and Will hear from Hector Haines, who ran the long distance race. They find out about his preparations, what a WOC quarantine is really like...
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Episode 6, with Charlotte Watson from 2019-08-08T16:00:25
In the last episode before the World Championships, Katherine and Will preview all the action that will take place in Ostfold, Norway.
One of the athletes heading there is Charlotte Watson...
Episode 5, with Peter Hodkinson from 2019-07-27T11:03:52
After the selections for the World Orienteering Championships, Katherine and Will chat to Peter Hodkinson about his final preparations. We also hear about how Nottingham, Oxford and the United Stat...
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Bonus Episode - Britain's first ever JWOC gold from 2019-07-17T17:36:50
This bonus episode of the run in celebrates Britain's first gold medal at the Junior World Orienteering Championships.
Katherine and Will are joined by Megan Keith, Fiona Bunn and Grace Mo...
Episode 4, with Alice Leake from 2019-07-11T14:31:48
Big news this episode as the British team win three medals at the Junior World Championships in Denmark! We have all the detail from the champs.
As most of the British team nervously wait...
Episode 3, with Cat Taylor from 2019-06-28T14:08:03
Katherine and Will are joined by former European bronze medallist Cat Taylor, who's on training camp in Sweden. She chats about returning from injury, moving back to the UK and highlights from her ...
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Episode 2, with Sasha Chepelin from 2019-06-13T16:17:22
This episode comes to you from the Finnish forests during the Orienteering World Cup. We recap the results from the middle, chasing start, and sprint relay races, as Will takes us through what it's...
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Episode One, with Kris Jones from 2019-06-06T14:01:26
A bumper first episode of The Run In - the UK's new orienteering podcast. Will and Katherine discuss the season so far, including JK, British Championships and TioMila results. We also preview the ...
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