RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a -- Rendered At Fri, 08 May 2026 00:40:01 +0000 Run The Grind https://redcircle.com/shows/run-the-grind en-US All rights reserved. A Fitness And Business Podcast Run The Grind Run The Grind is a podcast that dives into the world of running and business - Sharing insights, experiences, and conversations with the occasional special guest. Hosted by Ewan Heritage (The Dental Athlete) and Alfie Manthorpe, an international runner. 48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a Run The Grind is a podcast that dives into the world of running and business - Sharing insights, experiences, and conversations with the occasional special guest. Hosted by Ewan Heritage (The Dental Athlete) and Alfie Manthorpe, an international runner.

]]> episodic no Run The Grind manthorpealfie@gmail.com yes full S2:E6 - Ewan recaps Paris Half Marathon, Alfie prepares for the Bath Half Marathon, Heat training and Marathon Training Tips S2:E6 - Ewan recaps Paris Half Marathon, Alfie prepares for the Bath Half Marathon, Heat training and Marathon Training Tips Run The Grind Welcome back to episode 6! This episode is packed with a race recap of Ewans time in Paris for the Half marathon, Alfie talks about marathon prep and how he tapers into a half marathon in the middle of a training block. LA marathon direction issues, Heat training tips...

]]> <p>Welcome back to episode 6! This episode is packed with a race recap of Ewans time in Paris for the Half marathon, Alfie talks about marathon prep and how he tapers into a half marathon in the middle of a training block. LA marathon direction issues, Heat training tips...</p> c8993e8c-ad14-4031-ab97-61ae32ea3e34 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/808f8041-607f-4002-bc34-8cce9f53bd36 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:20:20 +0000 4255 no full S2:E5 - Doping in Athletics, USA National Champs Half Marathon, Half Marathon build up. S2:E5 - Doping in Athletics, USA National Champs Half Marathon, Half Marathon build up. 5 2 Run The Grind Welcome back to episode 5 of run the grind! Today Ewan and Alfie cover the latest running news including the USA national championships Half marathon chaos, doping scandals affecting British medals, Bath Half marathon training for Alfie and Paris Half marathon training for Ewan. We also preview the House of sportsshoes... Welcome back to episode 5 of run the grind!

Today Ewan and Alfie cover the latest running news including the USA national championships Half marathon chaos, doping scandals affecting British medals, Bath Half marathon training for Alfie and Paris Half marathon training for Ewan.

We also preview the House of sportsshoes...

]]> <p>Welcome back to episode 5 of run the grind!</p><p>Today Ewan and Alfie cover the latest running news including the USA national championships Half marathon chaos, doping scandals affecting British medals, Bath Half marathon training for Alfie and Paris Half marathon training for Ewan. </p><p>We also preview the House of sportsshoes...</p> aa1912d3-4ae5-46d6-802b-56ca3e0a06f6 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/3e01c95a-7f8d-49e2-a175-0e6db4cd1cee Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:19:45 +0000 3609 no full BONUS EPISODE - LISTENER QUESTIONS BONUS EPISODE - LISTENER QUESTIONS Run The Grind Today we go into all of your questions you sent through on instagram... Sorry if we missed you but feel free to message us on instagram with any questions you want answering!

]]> <p>Today we go into all of your questions you sent through on instagram... Sorry if we missed you but feel free to message us on instagram with any questions you want answering!</p> 8705ab1a-a9eb-494a-af8e-cd698cf52c42 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/b91014cf-9377-404a-9fd7-0481be6b3c10 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:47 +0000 2963 no full S2:E4 - Fastest 10K in the world recap, Alfie is deep into marathon training, Ewan Returns to training S2:E4 - Fastest 10K in the world recap, Alfie is deep into marathon training, Ewan Returns to training Run The Grind We are on a roll! Back with episode 4, we recap the castellon 10k where two European 10k records were broken. Alfie recaps his first 200k+ week of the marathon block and Ewan returns to training after racing the Barcelona Half. Ewan also lost the bet about Keely Hodgkinson breaking the indoor 800m world record...

]]> <p>We are on a roll! Back with episode 4, we recap the castellon 10k where two European 10k records were broken. Alfie recaps his first 200k+ week of the marathon block and Ewan returns to training after racing the Barcelona Half. Ewan also lost the bet about Keely Hodgkinson breaking the indoor 800m world record...</p> 2a1bc371-abac-4b5b-814a-a97225439913 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/9cc63288-0416-4c5e-a6ad-0c3ae86d7137 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:17:42 +0000 3639 no full S2:E3 - Fastest 5K in the world, Barcelona Half Marathon S2:E3 - Fastest 5K in the world, Barcelona Half Marathon Run The Grind Welcome back to episode 3 of Run The Grind...

Today we recap Alfie running a 5K PB at Armagh where he runs 13:40!

And Ewan travels to Barcelona to run his first race in 4 months post injury.

]]> <p>Welcome back to episode 3 of Run The Grind...</p><p>Today we recap Alfie running a 5K PB at Armagh where he runs 13:40! </p><p>And Ewan travels to Barcelona to run his first race in 4 months post injury.</p> d3d2bf34-0d16-403d-aab7-68ba8c3a9d49 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/d544fe17-6880-4795-9349-384f685ae442 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:07:04 +0000 3778 no full S2:E2 - Marathon training, Stress Fractures, Athletics Trivia... S2:E2 - Marathon training, Stress Fractures, Athletics Trivia... Run The Grind Welcome back to episode 2 of run the grind (season 2)

Alfie is racing Armagh 5k this Thursday deep into a marathon block for the London marathon, will he beat his 5k pb of 13:45?

Ewan prepares to race barcelona half marathon whilst he waits for his MRI scan to rule out a tibial bone stress fracture...

enjoy!

]]> <p>Welcome back to episode 2 of run the grind (season 2)</p><p>Alfie is racing Armagh 5k this Thursday deep into a marathon block for the London marathon, will he beat his 5k pb of 13:45?</p><p>Ewan prepares to race barcelona half marathon whilst he waits for his MRI scan to rule out a tibial bone stress fracture...</p><p>enjoy!</p> 38dec1b2-0d72-4610-b294-66be95a8b560 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/42709b10-6242-419e-ac71-8829a8bd31d6 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:07:08 +0000 4211 no full S2:E1 - Run The Grind: Alfie runs 27:40 10k and 3rd fastest 10k UK All Time. S2:E1 - Run The Grind: Alfie runs 27:40 10k and 3rd fastest 10k UK All Time. Run The Grind It is good to be back!

Ewan and Alfie finally return to podcasting and we talk through Alfie becoming the 3rd fastest 10k runner in the UK after running a 27:40 10k in Valencia. Ewan is going through injury issues and is hoping to be back racing some half marathons in the near future. Alfie also announces his next race which is his debut marathon at the London marathon 2026.

]]> <p>It is good to be back! </p><p>Ewan and Alfie finally return to podcasting and we talk through Alfie becoming the 3rd fastest 10k runner in the UK after running a 27:40 10k in Valencia. Ewan is going through injury issues and is hoping to be back racing some half marathons in the near future. Alfie also announces his next race which is his debut marathon at the London marathon 2026.</p> 90441c70-6e5c-4d81-801d-177839bf1cf3 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/59d7acfa-c51f-4f16-a833-279bec0abe00 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:50:37 +0000 2241 no full Alfie previews Valencia Half and Ewan Prepares for the cross country season with a potential injury Alfie previews Valencia Half and Ewan Prepares for the cross country season with a potential injury Run The Grind Run the Grind — Episode: Cross Country Prep & Valencia Half Training

In this episode of Run the Grind, hosts Ewan Heritage (aka thedentalathlete) and Alfie Manthorpe dive into their current running and training blocks as the season heats up. Ewan shares insights into his cross country race preparations, while Alfie breaks down his build-up for the Valencia Half Marathon.


Expect honest chat about mileage, workouts, race goals, training balance, and the realities of chasing fitness while managing everyday life. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a club athlete, or just love geeking out about running, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform when it matters.

]]> <p>Run the Grind — Episode: Cross Country Prep &amp; Valencia Half Training</p><p>In this episode of Run the Grind, hosts Ewan Heritage (aka thedentalathlete) and Alfie Manthorpe dive into their current running and training blocks as the season heats up. Ewan shares insights into his cross country race preparations, while Alfie breaks down his build-up for the Valencia Half Marathon.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect honest chat about mileage, workouts, race goals, training balance, and the realities of chasing fitness while managing everyday life. Whether you’re a competitive runner, a club athlete, or just love geeking out about running, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to perform when it matters.</p> 3c28bfc1-9d83-42c3-b0e2-42f20aff3702 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/5200feb2-5ae7-41d5-8e57-2f09c83d1639 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 08:57:20 +0000 2687 no full 15. Lots of Half Marathons... 15. Lots of Half Marathons... Run The Grind Ewan Races The Manchester Half Marathon and recaps how the race didn't go to plan as he struggles to find form after Sydney Marathon, Alfie Prepares for the Valencia Half Marathon in less than 2 weeks whilst balancing moving house and training location to Manchester and getting used to training with olympians.

]]> <p>Ewan Races The Manchester Half Marathon and recaps how the race didn&#39;t go to plan as he struggles to find form after Sydney Marathon, Alfie Prepares for the Valencia Half Marathon in less than 2 weeks whilst balancing moving house and training location to Manchester and getting used to training with olympians.</p> 164dbf9c-d312-4265-8cbf-8007afd72dcd https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/4659c1a4-49a0-4f74-962f-6487c2e08570 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:51:23 +0000 4001 no full Ewan Recaps Sydney Marathon + Alfie wins the Sheffield 10K Ewan Recaps Sydney Marathon + Alfie wins the Sheffield 10K Run The Grind We are back and Ewan has took over editing duties so expect more consistent episodes - WEEKLY.

In todays episode we recap Ewans Sydney Marathon, World Champs Results, Berlin Marathon and Alfies win at the Sheffield 10k.

]]> <p>We are back and Ewan has took over editing duties so expect more consistent episodes - WEEKLY.</p><p>In todays episode we recap Ewans Sydney Marathon, World Champs Results, Berlin Marathon and Alfies win at the Sheffield 10k.</p> 94eea9c0-8fd3-4e6f-a984-6fd82ceb5545 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/5cf6e22d-3802-4707-96a3-538230350174 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:19:30 +0000 4474 no full Marathon training and things we've missed! Marathon training and things we've missed! Run The Grind We are back. Ewan and Alfie talk about marathon training, Alfie's trip to Iceland (which included Russ Cook - The hardest geezer) and everything we've missed talking about over the last few months

]]> <p>We are back. Ewan and Alfie talk about marathon training, Alfie&#39;s trip to Iceland (which included Russ Cook - The hardest geezer) and everything we&#39;ve missed talking about over the last few months</p> 4d61fbef-64aa-4b38-9f4e-632baf6686ad https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/f6ef8cc6-73c9-4c21-bb8a-c00d6ac39cb3 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:13:50 +0000 4738 no full We are back! Alfie is racing a 10K and complaining a lot We are back! Alfie is racing a 10K and complaining a lot Run The Grind We are back! Alfie is racing a 10K and complaining a lot. Ewan has been to Boston, Tokyo and is heading to Paris. And he's leaving behind the "dental athlete" title. Sort of. We also give a run down on some of the new and exciting running shoes.

]]> <p>We are back! Alfie is racing a 10K and complaining a lot. Ewan has been to Boston, Tokyo and is heading to Paris. And he&#39;s leaving behind the &#34;dental athlete&#34; title. Sort of. We also give a run down on some of the new and exciting running shoes. </p> 747e8058-ee04-4682-a6d7-8ad626b51b47 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/bd3e9fa6-596a-4dad-86fe-c40b9b09a98f Thu, 22 May 2025 16:01:27 +0000 4302 no full The Fastest 5K In The World #11 The Fastest 5K In The World #11 11 1 Run The Grind Ewan gives a debrief of his 5K PB at the Podium 5K, where he ran a 15:21!

]]> <p>Ewan gives a debrief of his 5K PB at the Podium 5K, where he ran a 15:21!</p> 817f851c-51a7-4813-9dff-aef35dd8d563 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/1321b2ea-8081-407f-8e6f-9ae98bc8062d Sun, 06 Apr 2025 13:42:59 +0000 3249 yes full A Running And Business Podcast #10 A Running And Business Podcast #10 10 Run The Grind We talk European athletics indoor championships, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, our running, and some business stuff.

Marathon nutrition plan - https://thedentalathlete.com/products/marathon-fuelling-strategy

]]> <p>We talk European athletics indoor championships, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, our running, and some business stuff.</p><p>Marathon nutrition plan - https://thedentalathlete.com/products/marathon-fuelling-strategy</p> 47099fd4-dd23-4a32-a4e8-f1d28a87bf20 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/98762025-df92-42ac-b0c0-d39b4f110d33 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:27:57 +0000 3202 yes full A lot of new things, half marathon world records and 10K races A lot of new things, half marathon world records and 10K races Run The Grind Our longest podcast yet! We talk our recent races, training, the half marathon world record. Ewan has also moved house, so we’ll blame him for the delayed podcast episode.

]]> <p>Our longest podcast yet! We talk our recent races, training, the half marathon world record. Ewan has also moved house, so we’ll blame him for the delayed podcast episode. </p> 81035732-51a7-4ef0-891c-de1d4ec035f3 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/d8776354-1b06-4e07-9f9f-4fd5c83725de Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:58:37 +0000 5130 yes full Becoming a pro runner. Ep8 Becoming a pro runner. Ep8 Run The Grind We answer some listener questions and talk about some exciting news for Alfie in terms of his athletic career.

]]> <p>We answer some listener questions and talk about some exciting news for Alfie in terms of his athletic career. </p> 4ba50276-ca99-4518-bbb2-a5ecb2cd3eef https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/d84b0afa-296d-4e80-afb0-be04cef09e08 Sat, 15 Feb 2025 14:19:05 +0000 4233 yes full Running Shoe Guide Running Shoe Guide 7 1 Run The Grind Coaching - https://thedentalathlete.com/

In this podcast we go through our training weeks (like usual) and do an in-depth run through of our current running shoe rotation and what running shoes we recommend for runners. That includes building out a shoe rotation.

]]> <p>Coaching - https://thedentalathlete.com/</p><p>In this podcast we go through our training weeks (like usual) and do an in-depth run through of our current running shoe rotation and what running shoes we recommend for runners. That includes building out a shoe rotation.</p> 0e4f922f-ebe6-4d12-8c1d-4bb2d5d8ed13 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/ddf2b57f-862d-414a-960c-a6368a97c884 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 13:09:48 +0000 4602 yes full New Year Same Podcast New Year Same Podcast 6 Run The Grind Welcome back to the Run The Grind podcast, sorry for the delayed start this year, we've recorded 3 podcasts but the first two we decided to delete for reasons it's best not to go into. On this episode we talk new years resolutions and life, what do we have going on in the future and a lot of nonsense! Welcome back to the Run The Grind podcast, sorry for the delayed start this year, we've recorded 3 podcasts but the first two we decided to delete for reasons it's best not to go into.

On this episode we talk new years resolutions and life, what do we have going on in the future and a lot of nonsense!

]]> <p>Welcome back to the Run The Grind podcast, sorry for the delayed start this year, we&#39;ve recorded 3 podcasts but the first two we decided to delete for reasons it&#39;s best not to go into.</p><p>On this episode we talk new years resolutions and life, what do we have going on in the future and a lot of nonsense!</p> 8b3e6438-2a9d-4312-94e5-570d5f05e543 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/750fad6c-12d1-4f3c-871f-a5f7796fae99 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:30:16 +0000 4665 yes full Our Response To Jake Dearden Our Response To Jake Dearden 5 1 Run The Grind On this episode we answer questions asked to us by Jake Dearden. This includes our max weight in the Gym, VO2 Max training, cross training, recovery and much more!

]]> <p>On this episode we answer questions asked to us by Jake Dearden. This includes our max weight in the Gym, VO2 Max training, cross training, recovery and much more!</p> 17fcabc3-f42b-47c9-94e1-3ff4dd739739 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/7e4cf341-e340-45d1-87e5-e8c9c14c9ada Wed, 01 Jan 2025 16:10:47 +0000 2923 yes full Running a 62 minute half marathon Running a 62 minute half marathon 4 1 Run The Grind On today's episode we talk about Alfie's Half Marathon debut, some of our favourite businesses within the running industry and answer some questions about how to train effectively whilst aiming to minimise injury. On today's episode we talk about Alfie's Half Marathon debut, some of our favourite businesses within the running industry and answer some questions about how to train effectively whilst aiming to minimise injury.

]]> <p>On today&#39;s episode we talk about Alfie&#39;s Half Marathon debut, some of our favourite businesses within the running industry and answer some questions about how to train effectively whilst aiming to minimise injury. </p> af5be8d2-6488-4765-81f3-e0e9c6539ca6 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/6b9f4f7a-2f2b-424c-867e-0faffa8f6a70 Sat, 21 Dec 2024 19:08:26 +0000 3877 yes full Running tips, the "1%'s" and if they work Running tips, the "1%'s" and if they work 3 1 Run The Grind This episode is all about the running "1%'s". Stuff like ice baths, Saunas, compression socks, etc.. Alfie and Ewan discuss if they actually work (for them). This episode is all about the running "1%'s". Stuff like ice baths, Saunas, compression socks, etc.. Alfie and Ewan discuss if they actually work (for them).

If you'd like to sign up to our runclub you can click here - https://forms.gle/BCWG4xW1D93GeFVE7

]]> <p>This episode is all about the running &#34;1%&#39;s&#34;. Stuff like ice baths, Saunas, compression socks, etc.. Alfie and Ewan discuss if they actually work (for them).</p><p><span>If you&#39;d like to sign up to our runclub you can click here - https://forms.gle/BCWG4xW1D93GeFVE7</span></p> c03fac0c-7962-4053-86c0-032052333534 https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/0d61e87a-253c-4905-a14e-3bf4efac3519 Sun, 15 Dec 2024 16:39:00 +0000 3696 yes full #2: The Best Running Shoe Rotation | Hill Training | Race Prep #2: The Best Running Shoe Rotation | Hill Training | Race Prep 2 1 Run The Grind On episode 2 we talk everything running shoes. We go through how to build the best running shoe rotation. Starting with 1 running shoe and building up to our dream rotation.

We also talk training tips. This time it's all about hill repeats!

If you'd like to sign up to our runclub you can click here - https://forms.gle/BCWG4xW1D93GeFVE7

]]> <p>On episode 2 we talk everything running shoes. We go through how to build the best running shoe rotation. Starting with 1 running shoe and building up to our dream rotation.</p><p>We also talk training tips. This time it&#39;s all about hill repeats!</p><p>If you&#39;d like to sign up to our runclub you can click here - https://forms.gle/BCWG4xW1D93GeFVE7</p> 28710420-f9e6-463a-a832-fe7763b4163c https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/83d0a14f-f7b1-4780-9b1b-6e135020f4c3 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 19:44:17 +0000 3660 yes full #1: A Running and Business therapy session #1: A Running and Business therapy session 1 1 Run The Grind Our first episode. Sorry in advance...

We discuss our training, running shoes, Hyrox and have our own therapy session.

If you want to sign up for our 21st of December Run club - https://forms.gle/DHHBF2dbg2ZyLpmn9

]]> <p>Our first episode. Sorry in advance...</p><p>We discuss our training, running shoes, Hyrox and have our own therapy session.</p><p>If you want to sign up for our 21st of December Run club - https://forms.gle/DHHBF2dbg2ZyLpmn9</p> db4b0d3a-5c30-4ead-a3d2-81f635244b1e https://redcircle.com/shows/48c42cd1-663c-4c7d-810d-a120b4dfb46a/episodes/4c7a2389-1eef-48ca-9f5e-117c976085ae Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:01:18 +0000 4847 yes