Show overview
The Runna Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 127 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 54 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 3 days ago, with 34 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Runna.
From the publisher
Join Coach Ben Parker and Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 127 episodesThe Broadway Star Who Ran A Marathon, Then Performed Two Shows That Night! | Jordan Litz
Joe Wicks: "You Never Regret a Workout" | How to Start Running, Marathon Training & Getting the Nation Moving
Anna Archer on Marathon Training, Body Image & Self-Belief | "Beating Yourself Up Brings Nothing Good to You"
Running in Hot Weather: How to Adapt & Still Hit Your PBs
Josh Kerr on Breaking the World Record & the Incredible Mindset Behind It
Tilly Ramsay on Cooking, Running & Doing Hard Things | "Good Food Doesn't Have to Be Fancy"
"I Started Running Because of You" | Mary McCarthy on Marathon Training, Self-Belief & Running Motivation
From Rock Bottom to Sub-3 Marathons: How Running Rebuilt Austyn Farrell's Life
"You’ve Got to Learn to Love the Journey" | Coach Ben’s Final Farewell, Best Bits & Top Coaching Tips
How to Train for Ultra Marathons with a Full-Time Job | Mike Wardian
Reggie Yates, BBC Filmmaker | "If You Can Lace Up Your Trainers, You're a Runner"
Olly Murs: 400km Challenge After 5 Knee Surgeries | "I Enjoyed How Horrible It Was"
"I Was a Runner the Moment I Started Running" | Why Running Is for Everybody With Tatiana Forbes
"I Was More Dangerous to Race” | Keira D'Amato on Breaking the American Marathon Record
"I Never Expected to Be Back on the Start Line" | Ben Shephard on Running Marathons at 50
"I Can Feel Him Kicking Before the Run" | Podiums & Parenthood with with Calli & Nick Hauger
"The Award Is You Didn't Die" | Russ Cook ‘Hardest Geezer’ on Running Africa and Marathon Training
“The Most Painful Race of My Life” | Boston Finish Line EXCLUSIVE with Sara Hall
“There’s no such thing as a good or bad food” | The Nutrition Advice All Runners Need to Hear

S1 Ep 105Your Ultimate Marathon Race Day Guide | A Complete Run-Through with Runna Coaches
What should you actually do before a marathon?And how do you stay calm, confident, and in control on race day?In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben and Anya guide you through your entire marathon race day - from the night before to the start line, through the race itself, and into post-race recovery.Whether you're running London, Boston, your first marathon or your fiftieth, this episode is your complete marathon race day guide. We cover how to prepare, what to eat, how to pace, and how to stay in control so you can avoid common mistakes and enjoy the experience.Ben and Anya share practical coaching tips and personal routines, breaking down exactly what to do (and what not to do) so you can arrive at the start line feeling calm - and finish feeling proud.In this episode, we cover:🎒 Pre-Race Prep: What to Do the Day Before a Marathon🍝 Carb Loading: What to Eat Before a Marathon🌅 Race Morning Routine: What to Eat & When to Wake Up⏱️ Marathon Pacing Strategy: Why Starting Slower Leads to a Stronger Finish🏁 Post-Race Recovery: What to Do After a MarathonFrom laying out your kit to pacing and fuelling right, this episode walks you through race day step-by-step - so you can stay calm and run your best race.📥 Download Your Free Marathon Race Day Checklist:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sq8og6BVKLNbNdgSo_6U-nOnfNZ3B_WI/view?usp=drive_link🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
