Run Together, Run Forever

Marathon Man

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0100

Episode Title: Marathon Man

Episode Number: 002

Guest: Ben Pattinson

Host: Will Finlay

In this episode, I explore our theme of community as I talk to Ben Pattinson who is training for the Manchester Marathon. Ben is an Assistant Headteacher at a school in Birmingham. This discussion takes a deep dive into his training, favourite build up races in the West Midlands, his reason for running plus much more!

Key Moments:

01:30 - Ben's feelings for his upcoming marathon in Manchester

03:00 - Finding community in running

06:20 - Using parkrun as a training tool due to friendly competition

09:14 - Ben's thoughts on the app, Runna

17:07 - Looking into Ben's Cheltenham Half Marathon Result

23:00 - Ben's thoughts for other people doing their first marathon this spring

26:10 - Creating a run club in a school environment

31:50 - Ben's favourite races in the West Midlands

39:00 - The Slog of the Marathon

40:00 - Race Day Outfit

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Teaching Accountability

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100

Episode Title: Teaching Accountability.

Episode Number: 001

Guests: Emily Painter, Charlotte Fisher

Host: Will Finlay

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Painter and Charlotte Fisher, two keen sportswomen who are now in the running community after lengthy careers in amateur football. Tune in to hear about their personal journeys and how they hold each other accountable when running on our streets!

KEY MOMENTS:

01:51 - Early sporting journeys

05:50 - Transitioning into running because of friends

13:13 - Discussion about women's safety when running at night or alone

19:04 - School Teacher Emily's thoughts on her school's "CouchTo5K" plan and how they are getting young people into the sport

24:13 - Running while travelling the world!

30:29 - Emily's big race plan

Connect With Me!

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willfinlay3/

Follow on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/55757571

Listen to More Episodes: https://run-together-run-forever.captivate.fm

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Changing My Ways

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0100

Episode Title: "Changing My Ways"

Episode Number: 004

In today's episode, I sit down and have the pleasure of speaking to Adrian Snood, AKA run.with.adrian. Adrian was a military musician who found running to start his weight loss transformation. He decided to document his journey over on TikTok for like-minded people in our community!

Key Moments:

01:43 - Strava and how it builds community

02:36 - Adrian's journey and weight Loss

06:51- Adrian's thoughts on what parkrun is doing for our community

08:30 - Understanding Backyard Ultras and Rasslebock Running

13:07 - Discovering great places to run in the West Midlands

15:50 - How Adrian built his following on TikTok and what that community means to him

24:04 - Wolverhampton 10K Controversy

27:40 - Adrian's feelings on being a Part Time PT and how he feels he helps the community

30:40 - How important is Strength Training to runners?

37:35 - What races has Adrian got coming up?

39:37 - Adrian's dream running partner