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Up The Poly!

A podcast for all North Shields Poly members with the sole purpose of helping people enjoy their running, throwing, jumping or whatever makes them a Poly person

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Episode 26 - John and Sue Hill: Berlin Marathon the Hard Way

Episode 26 - John and Sue Hill: Berlin Marathon the Hard Way

Johnny and Sue have had more setbacks than most when it comes to finally knocking off a much longed for marathon finish.... Read more

26 Nov 2022

1hr 33mins

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Episode 25 - Stuart Lee

Episode 25 - Stuart Lee

Stuart is a relatively new member of the Poly but has wasted no time contributing to the cause through coaching and his ... Read more

27 Feb 2022

1hr 12mins

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Episode 24 - Whitley Bay Junior Parkrun

Episode 24 - Whitley Bay Junior Parkrun

A chat with six splendid volunteers who are the core of the Whitley Bay JPR team. Fresh from a wet and windy event, Rach... Read more

13 Feb 2022

1hr 2mins

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Episode 23 - Karen Roche Foster

Episode 23 - Karen Roche Foster

Karen is the current holder of the club's Tommy Moody award, given for exceptional courage and fortitude. Just about all... Read more

17 Dec 2021

1hr 20mins

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Episode 22 - The Post-Marathon pod chat

Episode 22 - The Post-Marathon pod chat

10 people, 2 plates of biscuits and a whole bunch of marathon related stories, tips and plans for the future. A lovely c... Read more

17 Nov 2021

1hr 7mins

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Episode 20 - Mouth of Tyne Aquathon with Andrew Phillips and Neil Dick

Episode 20 - Mouth of Tyne Aquathon with Andrew Phillips and Neil Dick

Visions on the pier, illicit swimming, dealing with the system, random white vans and turning ideas into glorious, award... Read more

7 Sep 2021

56mins

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Episode 19 - Stuart Lynn

Episode 19 - Stuart Lynn

Stuart and I talk about his discovering of running and of sprinting, encounters with Brendan Foster and the GNR, his rou... Read more

8 Jul 2021

1hr 1min

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Episode 18 - Mark Smith and Jonathan Jamison

Episode 18 - Mark Smith and Jonathan Jamison

JJ turns interviewer to chat to Mark about his recent Spine race completion. The Spine race is a 268 mile off road race ... Read more

1 Jul 2021

1hr 3mins

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Episode 17 - Dawn Ridgway

Episode 17 - Dawn Ridgway

Dawn is a relatively new member of the Poly but has been known to those of us whose kids partake in the Junior Parkrun a... Read more

7 Jun 2021

52mins

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Episode 16 - Greg Penn

Episode 16 - Greg Penn

A Poly legend! Greg and I talk marathons, parkruns, his tips towards longevity and getting the most from your running. T... Read more

1 Jun 2021

46mins

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