Runner's World Podcast

BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth recently swapped the studio for the mountains as she took on the 55km OCC in Chamonix, France. She talks about how she fits in her training around a high-pressured job and why anyone heading to the Alps to race should spend some quality time with a stair-climber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kieran Alger is attempting to run the length of the Danube river from sea to source, a route that covers 2,000 miles (3,000km), to raise money for poverty-impacted children - you can read more and donate here. We caught up with Kieran on his one and only rest day after 60 days of running. We talked about his journey so far, how distance and time becomes distorted on challenges like this, the highs and lows, bearding growing and much, much more. https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/runtheblue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Runner’s World podcast features a chat with ultra runner Tom Evan and we of course discuss all things UTMB he prepares for the race, but also how this time a year ago he was having knee surgery and his competitive running future was looking less than certain. We also chat through the changes he's had to make in his training, how you can't get bison burgers in Tesco and that his spaghetti is the best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, sports psychologist Stuart Holliday provides expert insights on how to become a mentally stronger runner. These are practical tips, applicable to runners of all experience levels and ability, designed to help you better deal with tough training sessions and races. Check out Stuart's work at his website: endurancemindcoaching.com Listen to his Focused Mind podcast: endurancemindcoaching.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Commonwealth Games taking place, we are speaking to Professor Kim Wolff, Head of the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London, who is leading the anti-doping testing programme during the Games. We discuss the shady past of athletics, who sophisticated modern testing has become and how it's not about catching cheats, but protecting athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, elite distance runner Eoin Everard looks at how to run well into your 30s and beyond. Listen in to learn the tweaks we can all make to our training and recovery to ensure we're running stronger as we get older. Check out Everard's free Pilates book here: www.everardpilates.com/book Watch a video of Everard going through some key injury-prevention exercises here: https://youtu.be/1nwj0QeliX4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultra running record holder and now author, Sabrina Verjee joins us to talk about running with no expectations, getting used to failing, obsessing over tasks and much much more. Oh and ultra running. And writing her new book, 'When There's a Hill'. You can pre-order that here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Static stretching is bad. Super shoes are only for the super quick. Going further is necessarily harder. Wrong, wrong, wrong. On this episode, we look to debunk some common running misconceptions. At one point, the hosts mention the fabulous Ethiopian warm-up, which you can view for yourself here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, running coach James Poole discusses the Norwegian training method, popularised by the formidable Ingebrigtsen brothers. James discusses two studies, which you can access here and here, and also talks about the merits of Trash Free Trails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, UK road running manager Tom Craggs looks at whether 80/20 training works for low-mileage runners. tomcraggs.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

London Frontrunners is an inclusive running club for the LGTQ+ community. Co-president Ashley Harwood discusses the club's ethos, ambitions for the future and upcoming Pride Run 10K event. For more on London Frontrunners, visit londonfrontrunners.org For more on the Pride Run 10, visit priderun10k.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabrina joins Rick and Ben and discusses running for her mental health, conquering ultras and childbirth and her new book, Black Sheep: A story of Rural racism, Identity and Hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you ever want to feel like an underachiever, simply check out the CV of Kadeena Cox: four Olympic golds, achieved in both running and cycling; Lululemon ambassador and champion for inclusivity in athletics; and, thrillingly, 2021 Celebrity MasterChef champion. She's got the lot – and she's on this week's episode to discuss the life of a Paralympian. For more on how Kadeena is bringing more diversity to sport, visit kc-academy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Team Project Run and Nike coach, Lloyd Kempson joins Ben and Rick to talk all things half marathon; how to train for them, the best approach at tackling the distance, key sessions, why lactate threshold is so important and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m silver medalist joined us to talk about THAT race in Tokyo, her training, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, dreams, desires and how she just really wanted to be a swimmer when she was younger! Apologies for some of the sound issues in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and journalist Minreet Kaur joins Ben and Rick to talk about a new running club she's started called Running Sisters, which she hopes will encourage women in the South Asian community to take up and benefit from running. We also discover that the Skipping Sikh is her dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running coach and trainer, Justin joins Rick, Jane and Ben to discuss how running has played a role in coping when times are hard, been the source of anxiety and how to strike a healthy balance. If you are struggling with your mental health, depression, experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness, there are a number of charities you can reach out to - The Samaritans : www.samaritans.org Mind : www.mind.org.uk CALM : www.thecalmzone.net BEAT : www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk You can find out more about Justin on his website www.alamerathletic.com and read the essays he wrote and mentions in the podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Jasmin Paris and Darren Evans discuss The Green Runners, a new running community that's looking to help runners become more environmentally friendly: thegreenrunners.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, British marathon legend Mara Yamauchi discusses some of the key insights from her new book, Marathon Wisdom. For more on Mara, visit marayamauchi.com Pick up a copy of Marathon Wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a devoted user of a device or do you run free from the technological burden of a running watch? Rick, Jane and Ben are joined by RW columnist and running coach Sam Murphy to discuss her recent stint of tech-free running and how she's found it impact her running, for better and worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this show, journalist and sub-three marathoner Kate Carter takes a deep dive into the science surrounding running and covid. How soon can you return to running after a covid infection? What are some of the red flags? And does running in itself make a severe covid infection less likely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we're joined by Locksmith (aka Leon Rolle) from the award-winning band Rudimental. A talented footballer and dedicated runner, Locksmith talks about how to turn early rejection into success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation over carbon shoes continues as Rick and Ben are joined by Kieran Alger and Vassos Alexander to discuss not just the performance side of the argument, but the greater impact on the culture of running that these super shoes is having. Kieran also announces a RIDICULOUS running adventure he's got planned later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, RW columnist Lisa Jackson discusses running and resilience. Studies have shown that running can help us to better handle the challenges that life can throw at us, and Lisa talks about how she's been putting this into practice following her husband Graham's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With International Happiness Day taking place on 20 March 2022, what better time to discuss the pursuit of happiness through running? To this end, we're joined by Nic Marks, a happiness expert and statistician, who believes there are five pillars to happiness – regular movement being one. Find out more about Nic Marks' work here: nicmarks.org or fridaypulse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rose Harvey says that running was "a lockdown project that got a bit out of control". The lawyer and 2:27 marathoner discusses her training and how she went from someone who dreaded running at school to one of the UK's best female distance runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultra runner, coach author Damian Hall joins us to talk about the holy grail of running training, increasing mileage and avoiding injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're joined by Tom Craggs, England Athletic Road Running Manager and Head Coach for Runner's World. Tom tells us how to get more from the long run and some of the common mistakes runners make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, we speak with leading sports dietician Renee McGregor about the growing popularity of 'fasted' running. Is it ever a good idea to run on empty? What are some of the advantages? What are the dangers? We also look at a new workout routine, Mountain Legs, that you can complete in just three minutes, and discuss the upcoming London Landmarks half-marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The double Olympic medallist recently became the first man to run a sub-4-min mile for 20 years in a row. He tells RW about his training philosophy and why he believes the mile is a great distance for runners of all abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all love running in nice places, but those nice places can often be spoilt by litter and rubbish, so we thought we'd speak to Dom Ferris, the founder of Trash Free Trails because he's building a community and organisation to help make the nice places really nice again and we want in. Who would have thought littering would be such a complicated topic, but we have a good chat about why it is and what we can all do to make the outside a better place for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports therapist Josh Watson (@joshdwatson) joins Rick and Ben this week to discuss how body position and the influence of posture and breathing can impact running performance and mobility. In other words, *starts singing* the shoulder bone's connected to the thiiiiigh bone... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jane McGuire details her running 'Joy Plan', we debate the merits of the long run, and RW editor-in-chief Andy Dixon explains why he's planning to run 50 miles in his 50th year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick, Jane and Ben discuss the physical, mental and literal highs and lows of running with some chat about good and bad runs, why filming yourself on a treadmill never looks good, entering marathons when you're not meant to be running marathons and most importantly, why running up hill should be part of everyone's 2022 training plan. We even suggest some sessions you can all try. There will be a guest next week, we promise* *sort of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of new year's running resolutions, why running backwards could be the way forwards, and why running is for everybody and every body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the last podcast of 2021 and we speak to Alex Eagle from The Running Charity about the incredible work that they do with homeless people, asylum seekers and anyone needing help, utilising the power of running to help people change their lives. We also discuss the case of Seyfu, an Ethiopian runner who is currently under threat of being deported, despite is aspirations to run for team GB (he's very fast!). Happy Christmas and see you in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychologist and ultrarunner J M Thompson credits running with helping him to recover from profound depression and addiction. His memoir, Running is a Kind of Dreaming, discusses his descent into madness and how running saved his life. He speaks about why he believes running can be so helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety, and the advice he would offer to his younger self. Pick up a copy of Running is a Kind of Dreaming here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unless you happen to be a reindeer, it's hard to emerge from the festive period fitter than when you started. But fear not: running coach Lewis Moses (newlevelscoaching.co.uk) is here to help you navigate Christmas, and emerge from it happy, relaxed and raring to go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Hillary Allen fell 150ft during a mountain race in Norway, her prognosis for a full recovery was bad, let alone returning to running and winning ultra races again. But that is what has happened and we met up with Hillary to talk about how this pivotal moment in her life changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, we speak with Marcus Brown (aka Marathon Marcus) about how he went from running a 4:55 marathon to a sub-3. Find out more about Marcus here: marathonmarcus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultrarunner, coach and now author, Robbie Britton has written a book of running tips - 1001 of them - and so we spoke to him about some of these pearls of running wisdom and how they can help all runners of all abilities. Do you trust the toilet queue at races? Robbie thinks you should. You can buy Robbie's book here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is running a stress reliever or stress creator? How can we make running less stressful? Is there a type of running that's particularly good for reducing stress? These, and other, questions are tackled on this week's episode, in the company of top sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're joined by former Team GB 800m runner, rock musician and founder of Running Punks Jimmy Watkins. He tells us why his decision to give up booze has made him a calmer, happier and more creative person. Find out more about Running Punks: runningpunks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week was also our first ever guest on the Runner’s World podcast, back in early 2018. Back then, Kevin Webber told us about his terminal diagnosis and how running was helping him to lengthen and enhance his life. Most doctors wouldn’t have given him much chance of still being here four years’ hence, but Kevin has grown used to defying the odds and he's here to discuss his new book, Dead Man Running: One Man’s Story of Running to Stay Alive. More on Kevin: makethemostofit.org Buy the book: Dead Man Running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and film producer Jim Farthing drop by to tell us all about their new documentary, How To Run 50 Miles. In it, Reece takes on an epic ultramarathon in mid-Wales and encounters the ecstasy and agony of super long-distance running. Watch How to Run 50 Miles on BBC iPlayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few days after her amazing performance at the London Marathon, Ben sat down to talk to Charlotte about her return to the marathon, overcoming adversity and how feeling relevant in the sport has nothing to do with constantly racing or being online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-host AND special guest, Jane, Rick and Ben talk about the London Marathon and how great a weekend it was. There is even some live recording from the event, give it that edge! Jane also reveals her secret rice cake pizza recipe and Rick makes everyone listen to some songs he wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The week leading up to a marathon is meant to be filled with rest and relaxation. Too often, the opposite is true. So to help you get to the start line of a big race without feeling stressed and knackered, we spoke with running coach and author Laura Fountain (lazygirlrunning.com) to get some expert tips on remaining cool, calm and collected during race week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the name of marathon preparation – and alliteration – we bringing you 10 top tapering tips. The subtle art of doing a little less is the source of much anxiety among runners, us included, so we've rustled up a calm-inducing collection of tips to make the days and weeks before your marathon that little bit easier. Hopefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Olympic silver medalist and running LEGEND, Laura Muir joins us to discuss her performance at Tokyo 2020, the dedication and hard work it took to get there, over coming set backs, how running slow is too hard and that she'll never race the marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices