Episode 96 - Richard Johnson

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Episode 96 - Richard Johnson

Local Runners Podcast

1 hour 59 minutes 20 seconds

9 months ago

Episode 96 - Richard Johnson

Dave, Sean, Cal & Katie speak with v55 Altrincham Runner who has PBs of 16:15 for 5k, 33:38 for 10k, 77:52 for Half and 2:48:58 for the marathon. Richard has achievements of 2024 5k V55 Masters International 2nd, 2024 Boston Marathon V55 4th, 2023 10k V55 Masters International winner. He used to be a competitive cyclist until he turned to running and seemed pretty good at it. He talks about how he moved from cycling to running as well as how he transferred his skills to enable his running. Richard talks about how he is able to improve year on year and what he does to keeps the performance up. His Tuesdays are taken up by an activity at the gym which makes him stronger. Doing so many marathons, he doesn’t like them but he is off to Tokyo in a few weeks.

The team talk about the Tameside 5k and how people should be signing up. Exciting news with a partner we have had as an episode sponsor too last year and we have some giveaways to come. Sean talks about how he has a small niggle but is happy to have FlapJackery to help fuel him, Katie is struggling with a hamstring issue when going at pace, Dave also has a niggle and had to miss his beloved XC, and Cal is the only member of the team that is fighting fit.

This episode is sponsored by Flapjackery. Flapjackery is where the humble oat meets indulgence. From its bakery on the edge of Dartmoor in West Devon, it crafts uniquely British, artisan luxury flapjacks using only the finest ingredients. With flavours ranging from classic to inventive combinations like salted caramel brownie and apple & blackcurrant, each bite is a decadent treat—and they are all gluten-free.

Flapjackery is also proud to support the Dartmoor Marathon, which returns on April 12, 2026, after a 30-year break. Early bird discounts are available—visit dartmoormarathon.co.uk for details.