Episodes

When Carol and Donna lace up their running shoes, they're not just embarking on a physical journey, they're navigating the complex tides of menopause with every stride. Our heartwarming finale brings these incredible women from the ERC community into the spotlight, sharing how they've turned running into a fortress of empowerment during a time that society often whispers about. As we wrap up our series of conversations with the Emancipated Run Crew community, we delve into the silent battles, t...

When the Emancipated Run Crew's Trojan Gordon, Lionel Mullin, and Greg Patmore joined us, we discovered a shared truth that many black men carry: the weight of unspoken struggles with mental health. Our conversation ventured into the transformative space where the discipline of running meets the vulnerability of mental wellness, revealing the profound impact of therapy and the creation of communities like ours that defy the age-old stoic masculine mold. We embraced not just the physical strides ...

In the first ever TSL Rewound, we gather around the memory of our beloved cousin Steph, whose laughter and courage echoed even as triple negative breast cancer sought to silence her, by revisiting an episode that captures her essence. Steph's legacy, woven through stories of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a relentless battle against cancer, resonates with a message of hope and the importance of cherishing every heartbeat. Her voice, a tender reminder of strength and love, takes center stage o...

As a runner, nothing tests your spirit quite like an injury. In this heartfelt discussion with fellow runners, John and Michelle from ERC open up about their recovery journey, and how they each found a unique path through the trials of injury. From the shadows of frustration to the finish line triumphs, the share their inspiring stories that redefine what it means to be part of the running community, even when you're not the one pounding the pavement. This episode is all about the gritty and oft...

Discover the grit and grace of running beyond the usual finish line as we journey with Tasnim Tudor and Dina Loufimpou into the realm of ultramarathons. Witness firsthand the transformation from ordinary strides to the extraordinary feat of covering distances that push the human spirit to its limits. This episode isn't just about running; it's about transcending barriers and embracing the diversity within the ultra-running community. Step into the shoes of runners who have morphed from marathone...

When Rachel McCoy and Dr. Zandi Ndlovu laced up their running shoes during lockdown, little did they know that they'd cross marathon finish lines in their mid-40s and at 50, rewriting their own narratives and shattering age expectations. Our latest episode is a testament to their extraordinary journeys, packed with laughter, resilience, and the sheer joy of running that knows no age. These women, who once cheered from the sidelines, now inspire us as they share the transformative power of puttin...

Stephen D'Souza's tale is one for the books—a journey from being on the brink of diabetes to conquering marathons with a vigor that's nothing short of contagious. In our return from the National Running Show , we've brought together an array of stories that embody the transformative power of running, and Stephen's is a beacon of inspiration. We chat about the strides being made toward inclusivity and representation in the running world, and the importance of creating safe spaces. Our gratitude i...

The Start Line Girls (Jules and Dee) were honoured to be asked to host the Emancipated Run Crew Women’s Discussion Panel Event in celebration of International Women’s Day on 8th March! We recorded live from the event and to end March we are dropping it now so all those who missed out will get the opportunity to hear this amazing session (please forgive the background noises!) The event, for black and brown women, was curated by co-founder of Emancipated Run Crew and our running brother Trojan Go...

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! In today's final episode from this bonus series, Jules is in conversation with Lisa Jayne Henry-Arscott from the Black Trail Runners family....

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! Today Dee grabs a chat with Andre Coggins , founder of the Mafia Moves community, who tells us about his move from being a solo track runner...

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! In today's bonus episode, Dee & Jules are joined by another ERC member Taz Tudor (or Challenge Taz as she's known on Instagram) who talks ab...

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! In this bonus ep, Dee and Jules chat to one ERC’s most ambitious runners, Stephen D'Souza, known on Instagram as @ ParkRunnerUK , and to his ERC ...

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! In our second bonus ep this week, Jules is in conversation with Tazneem, more widely known as @thishijabiruns , a woman who has become a role mo...

The Start Line Girls (minus Pet!) headed back to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January. We caught up with some of our favourite people in the running community, and all this week we'll be sharing the goodies with a new set of bonus episodes fresh from the Emancipated Run Crew stand! In our first bonus ep, this week Jules catches up with Trojan Gordon , who alongside Jules and Dee co-founded ERC. Trojan and Jules chat about t...

Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January, we’ll be giving you a daily dose of TSL goodness as we kick off the New Year with the rest of our series of bonus episodes recorded live last May from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! For our final bonus ep this week, we are happy to introduced the woman who runs to the beat of calypso, Marcia Bartholomew, known on Instagram as Ma...

Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January, we’ll be giving you a daily dose of TSL goodness as we kick off the New Year with the rest of our series of bonus episodes recorded live last May from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! In today's bonus episode we catch up with Ruden Bhutia , founder of Runderbolts - a diverse running family who have been making waves on the running...

In the second of our special bonus episodes this week recorded live last May from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South , Dee catches up with the amazing Prabina Talary , runner, cyclist, swimmer, mother - Prabina is a Swimmathon UK Amabassador who has run marathons, competed in duathlons and triathlons, and a champion for increasing participation by the Nepalese community, and particularly Nepalese women, in these sports. Prabina shares with Denise memories of gro...

Ahead of our return to The National Running Show Birmingham , with the Emancipated Run Crew over the weekend of 21 and 22nd January 2023, we’ll be giving you a daily dose of TSL goodness as we kick off the New Year with the rest of our series of bonus episodes recorded live last May from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! For our first bonus ep, Jules chats to ERC’s most lyrical member, Allen Richards, otherwise known as Coach Al or Big Al, about how running has ...

Whoooaaa! Where did 2022 go??? The Start Line Girls are back after a little hiatus over the summer (and autumn!) and here we are at Christmas already!!! But the great thing about that is this is the first TSL Christmas episode! Yes, we managed to pull it outta the bag to celebrate the season (and to mark the official end of the first (3 year long!) season of The Start Line Podcast) and got round the table together to record this special episode. We take a look back at what we did over the summe...

October marks Black History Month in the UK, and to celebrate this The Start Line Girls are taking a look at people who are making history in the Black Community. In this special episode we speak to Jesse (Specs) Spellman, creator of online running publication Mid Strike Magazine, an avid runner since 2016 and proud member of Black Men Run NYC. Jesse's goal was to create a diverse magazine which showed our run culture and journeys. As a runner Jesse always struggled to find stories of runners ...

After an unannounced summer hiatus, The Start Line Girls are back! Join us as we recap on what we got up to this summer, get the lowdown our favourite restaurants in Croatia ( Corto Maltese and Pandora Greenbox in Split; Paradise Garden in Hvar) and hear about Dee's birthday trip to Porto. We also hear from ERC members Rachel and Nina , who dropped us a voice note, sharing their thoughts on participating ERC's Black Crews United Carnival Run (Rachel) and the experience of running on the mother ...

We continue our series of bonus episodes recorded live last month from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! This time Dee meets new ERC recruit Anthony Roache and finds out about life as a new dad and runner as well as hearing how this remarkable runner managed to run three marathons on three consecutive Sundays as well as fasting for Ramadan! We'd love to hear from you, so please follow us on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook by searching for @thestartlinepod. You...

A special treat for listeners as The Start Line Girls bring you all the juice from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! In these bonus episodes, Dee & Jules chat to ERC members as well as show attendees who share their running stories as well as their experiences at The National Running Show. In this short session we catch up with Aubrey, a personal trainer and new runner who shares his goals as a new runner as well as this thoughts on why representation matters . ...

A special treat for listeners as The Start Line Girls bring you all the juice from the Emancipated Run Crew stand at The National Running Show South ! In these bonus episodes, Dee & Jules chat to ERC members as well as show attendees who share their running stories as well as their experiences at The National Running Show. ERC's youngest official member, Nina Ashton, joins Jules for a quick chat, as she shares her experience of growing up as a young black girl in Farnborough (home to National Ru...