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Debbie chats with long term friend and Olympic silver medallist Robbie Renwick, who is taking on the Race Directors’ Dava Way 50k this November! Okay, his Olympic medal might not be in running - but Robbie still shares plenty of golden nuggets that every runner can learn from. We also hear from Hebridean David! Enjoy the show! 🎙️

Listen to Debbie’s race recap after an incredible 3rd-place finish at the Highland Fling - her longest running race to date at 53 miles! Her Scottish Ultra Trail Championships bronze also means she has now reached the national podium in four different sports! We’re also joined by Hebridean David, who chats about his recent exploits at the Explorr Running Festival. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 📸 Chris Anderson

🎙️ Episode 249 features not one, but THREE Speyside Way Ultra winners! We’re joined by 100K champions Maisie Baptiste and Frankie Ralph, along with 50K winner Thomas Lindie from Aberdeen’s Out & Back store, to hear how their races unfolded. We also reflect on a fantastic Speyside Way 50K, introduce a special new segment and turn our attention to Debbie running the Highland Fling this weekend! Tune in now 🎧

This week we discuss Kyle's DNF at the WHW race, the following week's Moray Way 100 miler, what Kyle's entered Debbie for next and details of the heartbreaking fires in the Cairngorms first hand. We also answer what the weirdest thing we've found on a run is, as well as the most random prize we've ever received is. It's a "salty" episode"!

This time we discuss another awesome Moray Way ultra race, argue whether the Enhanced Games are a good idea, and recap on Kyle's course record (yes, you read that right!) at the Kirkhill 8. We also go into detail about the most beautiful races we've done (as well as places we've trained) around the world!

In this unfiltered episode we do something different and bring the live race briefing into the podcast for the upcoming Moray Coastal Trail 50 that Kyle & Debbie Race Direct! And of course the usual banter and rants!

This week we discuss a kid-free date day with a parkrun thrown in, Kyle is buzzing he has now broken 16 minutes for 5k in 4 different decades, and we both discuss our best ever race result.

This week, Debbie and Kyle discuss their in-depth details of their first (and last?) pro Hyrox in Glasgow, and how training for it allowed Kyle to get “fast” again at forty. Kyle also becomes a “Devil” at Run Balmoral (clearly inspired by Debbie’s performance the previous year!), and they reflect on the weirdest races they’ve ever done.

Debbie and Kyle did a thing and decided to do a marathon for err banter (?!) Find out how they did amongst all the other things they have bene up to!

Debbie & Kyle round up their 2025 year, Kyle talks about life at 40 and we announce our TRS Runner Of The Year (ROTY)! Email: [email protected]

Kyle catches up with the Dava Way 50k male winner Jordan Cruickshank!

Kyle and Debbie recap on the Dava Way 50k during a power cut. Meanwhile Kyle races in the dark at the Illuminator - find out how it all went! Email: [email protected]

Debbie and Kyle are back from their wee break away, and they’re joined by Scottish 100k silver medallist Chloe Robertson (née Sangster) to chat about her incredible journey - from running 5ks all the way to ultra distances. Discover how she’s managed to balance training, racing, and life as a mum of two! Meanwhile, Kyle continues his recovery, and Debbie has been stepping out of her comfort zone to take on something completely different. Tune in to hear all the latest! Email: [email protected]

Kyle goes into detail his prep and account of his 100km FKT attempt. Does he do it? Debbie didn't think he would. Listen to find out! We also invent genius fuelling ideas and recap the 1st ever Alford Bull Running Festival, which was a huge success! [email protected] https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fkt-alford-round?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL

Kyle shares his imminent new ridiculous challenge, they both speak about their wins at the Lonach Gathering and reminisce over that time they were featured in a running magazine! As usual, a couple of eye rolls and domestics but listen to the end to hear about their favourite hard sessions and why. If you can please support his challenge: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/fkt-alford-round?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=CL Our new TRS email is [email protected]