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    Priya | Co-Founder of Phoenix Manchester

    Priya | Co-Founder of Phoenix Manchester

    December 22, 2025
    44m

    In this episode of the UKRunChat Podcast, Michelle speaks with Priya, co-founder of Phoenix Manchester, the first Indian-born woman in the 100 Marathon Club, and one of only two South Asian women race directors in the UK.

    Priya shares her journey from cheering at the London Marathon to completing 100 marathons, discovering the power of Jeffing, and creating Phoenix Manchester with her partner Paula to offer inclusive, low-pressure running events for all abilities.

    Links mentioned:
    ➡️ Phoenix Running website: phoenixrunning.co.uk
    ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixrunningmanchester/

    ➡️ Instagram Manchester Galloway Run Walk Run: https://www.instagram.com/manchester.runwalkrun/

    ➡️ 100 Marathon Club info: 100marathonclub.org.uk
    ➡️ Jeff Galloway Jeffing info: jeffgalloway.com
    ➡️ LDWA (for long-distance walking events): ldwa.org.uk

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