The Pace Invader

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The Pace Invader

Daniel

13 episodes

2 weeks ago

At 75, Sarah’s still lacing up every Saturday — and she’s been doing it since the very first Weymouth parkrun back in 2013. In this chat, she talks about: How her daughter inspired her to start running The community spirit that keeps her coming back Why she loves the seaside course (except when it’s windy) What’s still on her 2013 iPod And why her husband’s is part of parkrun legend at The Pineapple This episode is a reminder that running isn’t about PBs — it’s about people, persistence, an...

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Episodes (13/13)

The Pace Invader

Sarah’s Story -The 75-Year-Old Parkrunner Still Going Strong

2 weeks ago

9 minutes

The Pace Invader

Jillian - Running to heal

It was one of the windiest interviews I’ve ever recorded — but Jillian wasn’t fazed. She’s the kind of runner who keeps showing up, whatever the weather. In this episode, we talk about running when she was younger, taking a long break and returning in her 50's. We discuss motivation, some tragedy and why not every run needs to be a race. It’s an honest, grounded chat with someone who runs for all the right reasons — no ego, no drama, just love of the sport.

3 weeks ago

14 minutes

The Pace Invader

Running for Life: Les on 70+ Years of Running

In this episode of The Pace Invader, Daniel sits down with Les — a 73-year-old runner, swimmer, cyclist, and lifelong advocate for keeping active. From his lightning-fast army days to his current role in Egdon Heath Harriers in Weymouth, Les’s story is a testament to what a lifetime of movement can bring. We talk about the joy of Parkrun (even when you forget to stop the watch), the transition from sea swims to pool training after developing an exercise-induced heart condition, and how cycli...

1 month ago

14 minutes

The Pace Invader

Jenny: Running as Therapy

Jenny doesn’t run for medals or times — she runs to heal. In this episode of The Pace Invader, I talk with Jenny, a Weymouth-based runner originally from Thailand, whose journey into running began in 2017 as a way to fight depression without medication. What started as a personal therapy has become her way of finding peace, freedom, and strength. Jenny opens up about: How running became her “medicine” after years of domestic abuse and mental health struggles.Why each run feels like meditation...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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Matt - Running for Connection

Not everyone loves running for the running itself — and that’s okay. This week on The Pace Invader, I speak with Matt, a Weymouth runner who describes his parkruns as “40 minutes of pain” that he doesn’t exactly enjoy. But what he does enjoy — and what keeps him coming back — is the community, the friendships, and the boost to his mental health. Matt shares: How signing up for Race for Life in memory of his parents kick-started his running. Why the first parkrun will always mean the most t...

1 month ago

9 minutes

The Pace Invader

126 Marathons, 44 Ironmans: A Lifetime of Running with Mark Kleanthous

Running since 1980, today’s guest has completed 126 marathons and 44 Ironmans across 22 countries, including two starts at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. He ran the first London Marathon in 1981 and is aiming to return for the 50th anniversary in 2031. We had a chat after Dunstable Downs Parkrun and in this episode, we cover four decades of running: how marathons felt in the days before technology, the pride of competing shoulder to shoulder with athletes like Hugh Jones, the import...

2 months ago

17 minutes

The Pace Invader

Tom: From Parkrun to Hi-Rox

Tom’s only five parkruns in — but he’s already hooked. What started as a way to prepare for Hi-Rox has turned into chasing personal bests, early-morning 5Ks, and testing himself against friends in the gym. In this conversation, we talk about the buzz of parkrun, the role of competition in training, why running is so powerful for mental health, and how nutrition, supplements, and even Netflix documentaries have influenced his approach. Whether you’re brand new to running or ...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Richard - It's all about focus

Richard has been running for over 20 years, ever since training for a Kilimanjaro trek led him to charity 10Ks and then marathons, ultras, and orienteering adventures. In this conversation, we cover his proudest races, the mental tricks he uses to keep going, the balance between running solo and with others, and why focus is his superpower. Whether it’s beating the clock, navigating unknown terrain, or racing a boat along the Thames, Richard proves that endurance is as much a mental gam...

2 months ago

15 minutes

The Pace Invader

Hetan: From Couch to 250, One Parkrun at a Time

Hetan doesn’t call himself a runner — but with almost 250 parkruns under his belt, I’d disagree. He started before COVID with Couch to 5K, and now rarely misses a Saturday. We talk about his proudest moment (a surprise PB at Bushey Park’s 1000th!), tourism challenges, why he listens to podcasts when he runs, and how parkrun became a weekly ritual for him and his wife. This is a gentle, honest chat with someone who just keeps showing up — and found clarity, consistency, and community along the...

2 months ago

11 minutes

The Pace Invader

Jason, the Parkrun Tourist extreme

Jason started running at 48, just to keep in touch with some mates — and now he’s done over 110 different parkruns across Australia and the UK. We met at Seaton parkrun (pebbles, pain, and a lovely sea breeze), and caught up after his run. We talk about getting into running later in life, half marathons that “just sort of happened,” the joy of parkrun tourism, and why sometimes your best pace is “just finishing.” Apologies for the slight audio echo in places — but it’s a fun, thoughtful conve...

3 months ago

12 minutes

The Pace Invader

Just Matt – Back on the Start Line

Matt hasn’t run since August last year — and today, he came back. We catch up after Weymouth Parkrun at the end of June 2025. In this honest and often funny conversation, he shares what it took to get there. We talk illness, motivation, mental health, community, and the tiny victories that mean everything. There’s no dramatic finish line moment here — just a quiet, powerful comeback.

3 months ago

14 minutes

The Pace Invader

“Just Keep Going” – Ray on Running, Resilience & Remembering Why

In this episode, I talk with Ray—66 years old and running for the joy of it. He shares how he got back into running thanks to a neighbour, and why he values going solo, a steady pace, and peaceful surroundings over personal bests. We reflect on running as therapy, the beauty of simply moving forward, and the memory of a lost loved one who now inspires every run. A gentle, thoughtful conversation about what running gives us—and why we keep coming back to it.

3 months ago

8 minutes

The Pace Invader

The Plodder’s Superpower – "Happy Marathon Girl", Bev on running without a top gear

In this debut episode, I talk with Bev—marathon runner, music lover, and proud plodder—about how running unexpectedly became part of her life. She opens up about starting out with no fitness, finding community through a mental health group, and the marathon that still makes her proud. We chat about the highs (literally finishing with a beer), the lows (threshold runs in super shoes), and the playlists that define each training block. From her thoughts on solo runs to race-day emotions and her...

3 months ago

14 minutes