Show overview
Runner's World Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 386 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 240 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 41 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Runner's World UK.
From the publisher
The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.
Latest Episodes
View all 386 episodesHow to keep running as you get older
Hugo Fry: running a 2:17 marathon, a love of rice, 'runfluencing' and more
AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON
We share our greatest marathon tips and failings
James Norton on running his first marathon, T1 diabetes and more
Dr Mimi Runs on chasing sub 3 and why sharing the truth online matter
BONUS: Josh Kerr talks coming back from the lows and his mile record attempt
Fresh from reclaiming his 3000m crown, Josh Kerr joined Ben and Rachel for a special bonus episode to talk about his comeback from some career lows, why he sees rivalry as a healthy part of the sport, his upcoming mile world record attempt, one day winning a major and why his beard is always so immaculate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin Quinn: From emergency heart surgery to a 2:20 marathon
Joining Ben and Rick this week is Kevin Quinn. Kevin's route into running wasn't typical, but he showed real talent regardless. All of this came to halt when 10 years ago he found out he needed major, emergency heart surgery. Since then, Kevin has been chasing the elusive dream of running a sub 2:20 marathon and this year at the London Marathon, aged 46, he's hoping to do just that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr Josie Perry: The brain - body connection
Rick and Ben are joined by sports psychologist, Dr Josie Perry, to discuss that all-important brain-body connection, how to focus on goals and offers some practical advice and cues that all runners can use to unlock their potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Macfarlane
EAuthor, writer, academic, composer and proponent of the joys of nature, Robert Macfarlane joins us this week to discuss how running helps his creative process, the need for everyone to experience nature, why running near a river will always improve a run and why eating chillis might be the next great nutrition hack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Harry Styles effect
You might have seen, but Harry Styles is going on the cover of our May issue of the magazine (on sale April 1st) and so we thought we'd sit down and chat about this momentous moment and what it means for us, for running, why it's significant and much more. You can pre The May issue of Runner’s World with Harry Styles is on sale April 1st. Pre-order it here to secure your copy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
Writers and authors of 'Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport', Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter join Rick and Ben to talk about the book, what it unearthed for them as runners, a celebration of women doing incredible things and what more needs to done about sexism in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running
EOur guest this week (and cover star of the April issue of the magazine) is comedian, podcaster and now running influencer, Josh Widdicombe. A champion of running for the sake of running, Josh chatted to Ben and Rick at the cover shoot about why he started running, what it does for his physical and mental health, his sobriety, why he'll never sign up for a marathon and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve
RW columnist, Lisa Jackson, joined Ben and Rick to talk about her new book, "Still Running After All These Tears", which Lisa wrote after not only losing her husband to cancer, but her father and sister too. They three talk about grief, the power that running gives us to do hard things, companionship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith
Considered the greatest Traitor ever to do it, Harry Clark won the show when he was only 22. However, as he explains to Rick and Ben, life wasn't going to plan and it's only now that he can look back on that time and reflect. Taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh' Awards, Harry talks about his love/hate relationship with running, his desire to push himself, discovering a sense of self, his faith and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe
The coach and running shoe expert discusses her new book – and the simple steps runners can take to build speed, strength and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A running coach shares the best advice for new runners
From how to start running, the kit to wear, how to pace those initial efforts to taking on your first race, Tom Craggs (top running coach), shares his wisdom and advice for newbie runners or those returning to the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026
Ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys joins Ben to talk not just about her new book, 'Start Where You Are', but a whole host of things about running including why she wants to get more women running, why 2025 was such a big year, her DNF at UTMB and how to move on from a race that doesn't go to plan, making future plans and much more. If you want to join the Runner's World Club event that's taking place on Feb 7th, then click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race
Two stalwarts of the game, winners of the race and a course record holder, Damian Hall has been running the race since the third edition and Jasmine Paris won the race outright in 2019 and set a course record whilst expressing breast milk for her 13-month-old child. Both chat about the draw of the race, their experiences running it and what makes it so unique, plus offer up some expert advice for anyone interested in taking on long races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine
It's January and for a dedicated few and come keen dot-watchers, it can only mean one thing - The Spine Race. Quite possibly the toughest race in the UK, the Spine is a 268 mile race up the Pennine way and as Phil reveals, the 2027 version is going to get tougher! We talk the evolution of this amazing race, why runners are attracted to such extreme races and how the Spine community might be one of the nicest in running. Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/the_rick_pearson/https://www.instagram.com/benhobson/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices