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Marple Runners Podcast

Marple Runners Podcast

By: Mark Lynch and Neil Commins
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 With such a diverse collection of running experience across our little club, we hear lots of entertaining & inspiring tales about races, training and social from our amazing members that really capture the essence of Marple Runners and Neil & I thought that capturing those stories for everyone to enjoy would be a great Idea. So after a few fun evenings and a bit of planning, but not much, we are proud to present the Marple Runners Podcast. So, with the Chairman's blessing, or was it the last rites, here we go... Find us on Web, Facebook & Instagram: @marplerunners #WeAreMarpleRunners ❤️🖤Mark Lynch and Neil Commins Running & Jogging
Episodes
  • Episode Ten : Mud Lust, Cake, and Our Final Lap (of Season 1!) ...a mud-life crisis!

    Episode Ten : Mud Lust, Cake, and Our Final Lap (of Season 1!) ...a mud-life crisis!
    Oct 24 2025

    We've made it to the finish line—for now! This is our Season 1 finale, and we're celebrating with Manchester Area Cross Country League action.


    We sent Mark to Match 1 in Stockport to witness the hardy souls who embrace the "mud lust" every winter (and stick around for the cake!). He even snags a brief chat with the MACCL Chair.


    Also in this episode:

    • Mark debuts his brilliant invention to help Neil avoid the inevitable XC grime.


    • Eleanor's back for another sing-along to celebrate your running achievements.


    • Neil reveals the finalised 2026 Club Championship race schedule (straight from member feedback!).


    It's unscripted, it's about you, and we hope you enjoy it enough to take us on your next run.

    Thanks for a great season!


    Mark & Neil

    #WeAreMarpleRunners


    Credits:

    45 ReggaeDance CE02_47_1 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠95 FootstepsDirt 6016_87_7 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠⁠⁠"The Lick on electric guitar (A minor) Reggae" by Skimel is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=Starting up jet engine Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/derrickmckinnon-36861751/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=286108">Derrick McKinnon
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    59 mins
  • Episode Nine : A Staggering Race; The Secret Behind Marple Runners' Most Inclusive Race

    Episode Nine : A Staggering Race; The Secret Behind Marple Runners' Most Inclusive Race
    Sep 16 2025
    Like a cat with nine lives, we're back with a new episode! This time, we dive into the Marple Runners Handicap Race—the inclusive, four-race series that's become a club favourite.We meet two of the series' architects to hear how this new format transformed the old Time Trial, making it accessible and competitive for all paces and abilities.Then, we take you to the action! Mark was at Race 4 with his mic to capture the energy, chat with volunteers, and bottle some of the on-course magic.Finally, Eleanor celebrates your recent running achievements (until our battery finally died!).One race, many paces, infinite drama. Put us in your ears for a fun, unscripted episode that's all about the club!Thanks. Mark & Neil#WeAreMarpleRunnersPOD Credits45 ReggaeDance CE02_47_1 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠95 FootstepsDirt 6016_87_7 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠⁠⁠"The Lick on electric guitar (A minor) Reggae" by Skimel is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=openverse.Windup Alarm Clock BellSound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=64219">freesound_community from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=64219">PixabayBedside Alarm Clock Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=95792">freesound_community from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=95792">PixabayClock Alarm Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/microsammy-22905943/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8761">Microsammy from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=8761">PixabayCuckoo Alarm Clock Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=29462">freesound_community from https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=29462">PixabayBig BenSound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=75417">freesound_community from https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=75417">PixabayRooster Crowing Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364473">DRAGON-STUDIO from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364473">PixabayClock wind upSound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364473">DRAGON-STUDIO from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=364473">Pixabay
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    54 mins
  • Episode Eight : The Odds Are Against Us! Featuring Former Club Secretary John Bailey

    Episode Eight : The Odds Are Against Us! Featuring Former Club Secretary John Bailey
    Aug 10 2025

    Could this be one of our last episodes? We've reached the precarious Episode 8, and we're tackling the challenge head-on by inviting the man who constantly reminds us of the statistical probability of failing: John Bailey!


    John joins us to chat about his 4.5 years as Marple Runners Club Secretary. What secrets did he pick up in the role? What were the best (and worst!) moments? Tune in for a fun, unscripted session as John spills the tea on his time as secretary—and maybe even touches on that amazing collection of club memorabilia... which, as you'll hear, is a bit of a challenge for an audio-only podcast!


    It's an episode all about the club, so put us on your next run and enjoy the fun!

    Thanks.

    Mark & Neil

    #WeAreMarpleRunners




    Credits

    45 ReggaeDance CE02_47_1 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠

    95 FootstepsDirt 6016_87_7 - available from Podcast Effects & Music by Audio Hero at MuseHub, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.musehub.com/⁠⁠⁠

    "The Lick on electric guitar (A minor) Reggae" by Skimel is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/?ref=openverse.
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    55 mins
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