The Runner's World UK Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Joining Ben this week is elite orienteerer Ralph Street, who explains what this discipline within running is all about and why it's simply more than just map reading.
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Ten-minute power naps, knee injuries and sheer determination – Sophie Power gives an unflinching account of what it takes to break a multi-day running record. The 41-year-old mum of three is now the fastest woman to have run the length of Ireland, covering the 350 miles in three days, 12 hours and eight minutes. She talks about embracing the possibility of failure and how she hopes to inspire other women.
Follow Sophie on Instagram: @ultra_sophie
Find out more about SheRaces: sheraces.com
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Susie Chan is back on the pod and is giving us white-hot knowledge on how to get into and LOVE trail running.
She also has a new book coming out called 'Trails and Tribulations', which is great.
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Many of us know surprisingly little about the critically important organ inside our chest. So it's high time we learned a bit more about the heart – the impact running has on it, warning signs to be watchful of, and advice around HRV and max heart rate.
To explain all, leading cardiologist Dr Dan Augustine offers his expert insights into the heart.
Find out more about Dan's work at the following resources:
sportscardiology.co.uk
screenmyheart.co.uk
The NHS also offers a free NHS health check, which looks at heart disease risk, for those aged 40-74 and over:
nhs.uk
For additional heart health information, check out the British Heart Foundation website:
bhf.org.uk
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We're talking running shoe tech and we're joined by Kieran Alger, so we've dusted off his old jingle too (one for the long-time listeners).
In the latest issue of the mag (June '24, on sale now) Kieran wrote about the shelf life of modern running shoes, including supershoes, and how to know when to replace them, so he joined us on the pod to talk us through what he found out.
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They take a lot of pounding and do a lot of work for runners, but are you paying enough attention to your feet? They need some strengthening and TLC if you want to keep them happy and happy feet means happy running.
To tell us all how to keep those little piggies nice and strong, podiatrist Tracy Byrne explains all - from exercises to strengthen the feet to how best to deal with injuries and issues that stem from the feet (ingrowing nails, infections, corns, bunions and all the rest), we cover it all.
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Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big race, and how best to capitalise on your hard-earned fitness.
For more expert advice on injury and recovery, visit To's website: running-physio.com
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On this week's episode, Georgia Bell details her remarkable journey back to elite-level running. An outstanding junior, Bell was seemingly on course to become a star athlete, but after suffering series of injuries while on a scholarship at Berkeley, California, she walked away from the sport in her early 20s – seemingly for good. But lockdown and an impressive parkrun time convinced her to refocus on running – and she's now aiming for Paris 2024.
Follow Georgia's running on Instagram: @georgiabelltheduathlete
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With marathon season drawing to a close, many runners will be battling with the post-race blues. What to focus on now that your big race has finished? This week, RW staffers look at some of the best ways to pick smart goals that will give you a new sense of purpose.
Co-host Ben Hobson mentions a study on detraining, which can be accessed at this link.
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We have Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University on the podcast this week, explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process.
We also hear from some bloke called Eliud Kipchoge.
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Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success.
For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her weekly newsletter on substack: lazygirlrunning.substack.com/subscribe
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On this episode, we speak with three people who are running the London Marathon for Samaritans.
Listen to Tamsin, Andy and Saskia talk about running, recovery and how talking helps to lighten the emotional load we all carry round. All three are raising money for Samaritans and their fundraising links are below:
Andy: Samaritans: Carrying my 24.7kg bag of worries for the 2024 TCS London Marathon (enthuse.com)
Tamsin: Samaritans: 2024 TCS London Marathon for Samaritans (enthuse.com)
Saskia: Samaritans: Sassie’s Marathon Fundraiser for Samaritans (enthuse.com)
If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed on this week's episode, Samaritans training listening volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are confidential and free of charge. Just call 116 123.
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A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence in recent years and everything else about this 'underground' world of running.
We also talk about joggling. That's very different.
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Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do about a persistent running injury? Leading running physio Tom Goom offers his expert advice on this subject in an episode that will be enjoyed be anyone who's battling a stubborn injury.
Find Tom Goom online:
running-physio.com
@running.physio
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Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts her to this type of racing and how everyone should give it a go.
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Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast.
We cover off the technological progression over the years, the gamification of running, how community centred platforms have changed the game and how it's just a very easy way to get some precise training done.
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Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men's Health's Andrew Tracey is a veteran of several 24-hour events – and believes there's more ways to prepare than by simply putting in the miles.
Follow Andrew's training on Instagram: @theandrew.tracey
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It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Ball about their running, how the gay and running communities co-exist for them and what more can be done to help people struggling to find a community of runners that makes them feel at home.
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Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend you. This week's guest pulled on her waterproofs and ran a mid-winter Bob Graham Round in record time. Henriette Albon is now the fastest person to have completed the mid-winter Bob – and she tells us the hows and whys of this incredible feat in an episode that will appeal to anyone with hilly ambitions of their own.
Follow Henriette Albon's training and racing on her Insta page: @henriettealbon
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On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marathons around the world, including an unforgettable one in North Korea. As the first woman to land a double sommersault in competition, Aimee knows a bit about conquering your fears, and shares some of those lessons here.
Listen to Aimee's Monday Mile podcast
Follow Aimee on Instagram: @aimee_fuller
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Shin splints and shin pain in general can be an injury that crops up all of a sudden and ruin your running experience.
Physiotherapist Tom Goom joins us once again to break down what can go wrong with the shin, what exactly are shin splints and how to best approach preventing, treating and recovering from shin injuries.
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The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running, UK women are over twice as the global average to feel unsafe. In this episode, we’re joined by three female Runner’s World journalists – Jen Bozon, Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell – to find out why that might be, and where some of the solutions lie.
In this episode, we reference Strava’s end of year report, RW’s Reclaim Your Run campaign, and recent research conducted by Dr Caroline Miles and Professor Rose Broad. Links to all three of these are below:
Strava end of year report
Reclaim Your Run
Dr Miles and Prof Rose Broad
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Running coach and author, Sam Murphy, is back to finish off our 'run your best marathon' double bill.
We discuss the final stages of marathon prep and include recovery in this episode too.
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It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter!
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What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coach Robbie Britton answers there questions and more.
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Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap.
Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon?
You better listen to find out.
Hot takes guaranteed.
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Maximising on the elastic potential of tendons is key to running success and Dr Richard Blagrove joins us to explain what plyometric exercises are, what they do to the body and why runners need to be doing them strengthen muscles and tendons. Extra bonus, plyometric exercises are super easy to do and don't take very long.
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The hamstring plays a critical role in the running gait, but it's also a likely candidate for injury. Leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) has a particular specialism in the hamstring, and comes on the show to tell us how runners can strengthen and/or heal their hammies.
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We are joined by Emma Pooley, who did loads of proper elite racing on a bike and then stopped and now does loads of stuff, but running is front and centre and she's really good at it. Now representing Switzerland in trail and mountain world champs, we caught up with Emma to discuss how trail running is more friendly as a sport, how she doesn't want to sell anyone any kit, how here dad who went running everyday is her hero and much more.
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Runner's knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common running ailments. It's characterised by a dull pain around the front of the knee and can get worse quickly if not addressed. On this episode of the Runner's World podcast, leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) offers his expert advice on how to identify, recover from, and avoid runner's knee.
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Going out too fast. Trying something new on race day. Forgetting to do an strength and conditioning in training. Marathon mistakes are myriad – and Team RW have made most of them. But we're here to offer our hard-won wisdom on how to avoid these pitfalls and run the race of your life.
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Our guest this week is Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer of Physiology at Loughborough University as well as a strength and conditioning coach. We chat how much strength and conditioning work runners should do, what that looks like in the gym, what exercises should you be doing and how it'll benefit your running.
It's surprising easy too!
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On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics. He tells you how to introduce speedwork sensibly, how much of it you need to do, and why quick running in training isn't enough in itself to race quickly over long distances.
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On this episode, Team GB star Matt Hudson-Smith gives us an insight into the pain and payoff of 400m training.
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Ultra runner Sophie Power joins us to discuss She Races, an organisation aimed at getting more women onto the start line and having a brilliant experience when they race. They want to support more race directors to make their events as accessible and inclusive as possible. We discuss some of the issues that women face with races and what needs to change.
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On this week's episode, film-maker and runner Joe French discusses his new book, Out of Mind, which details tragedy of Mount Everest – and how French was brought back to health by barefoot running.
Pick up a copy of Out of Mind here.
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Joined by Charlie Dark MBE, Tyler Williams-Green, Sahra-Isha Muhammed Jones, Andre Coggins and Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, we sat down to talk about inclusivity and diversity in the running in the UK, how far it has come and what still needs to change.
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On this episode, leading running phyio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) tells you all you need to know about your achilles: how to strengthen it, what to do if it's causing you pain, and the kind of running likely to aggravate it. Think of this episode as your one-stop shop for expert achilles advice.
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With the arrival of a £400 running shoe, we decided to sit down and have a chat about the cost of running and whether or not it's becoming to expensive. Are shoes and kit becoming too costly? Do you need to buy all these things to go running? How much is a PB worth?
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An athlete from a young age, Joe Holder has always strived to be the best athlete and person he can and he applies that same logic to his running. He's now a global trainer for Nike, has had a roster of famous clients, continues to push what he thinks he's capable of, but more importantly, is trying to spread the movement message to the world.
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It's official: there's a growing trend for running in the buff. But what is it about clothes-free running that people are finding so appealing? Nude joggers Steve Paton and Jamie Currie are on the podcast this week to tell us more.
Interested in finding out more? The Naturist Foundation 5K is happening on 10 September: naturistfoundation.org/5k-run
On this week’s episode, we speak with writer and runner David Smyth about the 1,000 Mile Club, a transformational running club based out of San Quentin Prison, California.
David has written a piece on the 1,000 Mile Club in the current issue of Runner’s World. There’s also a separate documentary on it, 26.2 to Life, available to view in the UK from 29-1 October: sanquentinmarathon.com
This week we're speaking with Olympic marathon runner and coach Steph Davis.
We chat how she got into running late, the work/life/training balance, her coaching with Runna and much, much more.
Steve Cram is our guest this week and delve into all things World Championships ahead of the event in Budapest, which starts on the 19th.
We chat GB hopes, who to watch, the favourites on the track but also the current state of track and field in the UK, what's working well and what isn't.
You can watch the World Championships on the BBC and on iPlayer.
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For most people, completing an Ironman is once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112, run 26.2, get a terrible tattoo. You know the drill. But for serial adventurer Sean Conway that simply wasn't enough. He decided to attempt 105 Ironmans in 105 day and, somehow, he achieved it. Listen to him tell us how he achieved this astonishing feat.
For more on Sean Conway, visit: seanconway.com
Sean's achievements were powered by Optimum Nutrition: optimumnutrition.com
Boff Whalley is perhaps best known for being the guitarist in Chumbawumba, whose smash hit 'Tubthumping' included the immortal refrain 'I get knocked down but I get up again'. But away from the stage, Whalley is a devoted fell runner who's passionate about preserving people's access to wild places. It's an issue he and his collaborator Daniel Bye explore in their play, These Hills Are Ours, which is back on the road this October.
For more on Boff Whalley, visit boffwhalley.com
For more on These Hills Are Ours, visit danielbey.co.uk
As Runner's World UK turns 30, we took a cross section of runners from the running community and stuck them on the cover of the magazine. At the photo shoot for that cover, we chatted to them about running, what it means to them, how it's changed their lives and how they've used running to make change too.
From Marathon du Medoc to the Bacchus Half Marathon, running and wine have been paired together for many years. In his new book The Wine Runner, author Colin Renton decided to explore the combination further, visiting 12 European countries to discover new races and wine. Now back from this selfless reconnaissance mission, he shares with us some of his findings.
Pick up a copy of The Wine Runner, complete with a list of the best wine-based running events, here.
Imagine an Olympics in which drugs weren't just banned but actively encouraged? That's the idea behind the Enhanced Games, which we discuss on this episode.
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Joining us on the pod/vod is Damian Hall. One of the best ultra runners out there, making multiple day races look 'easy', Damian is also now a columnist for Runner's World so it seemed like the perfect time to have him along to discuss not only his running, parenthood and coaching, but all the work he does with The Green Runners and a new initiative called Into Ultra (check that at www.intoultra.org.uk).
We live in an era that lionises ‘smashing’ workouts, but is that really the path to sustained improvement? Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics, doesn’t think so. Tune in for Craggs’ insights on the real path to better running – one that’s sustainable, enjoyable and built on firm foundations.
Ben Hobson also discusses his own recent experiments with ‘slow intervals’, as espoused by Klaas Lok in his book, Easy Interval Method. If you’re interested in learning more, the book is available here.
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In the September issue of the magazine, we celebrate 30 years of Runner's World with a list of 30 people who have had a HUGE impact on running in the last 30 years.
The podcast this week focuses on a sample of those people and why we believe they are important.
Who did we choose? You better listen to find out.
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The dream team is reunited as Rick and Jane are back and Ben isn't a loner anymore (much to everyones relief).
That being said, the main chat with the LEGEND that is Haile Gebrselassie is just Ben and Haille talking, but that's ok because it's him.
Not to bang on about it, but Ben went to Kenya recently and got to see how adidas use their athletes to test and feedback on new products.
In this episode, you'll hear us out on the roads of Iten following athletes, feedback over a cup of tea and then a longer chat with Spencer, who is senior director of sports marketing for running at adidas and we talked about how product is informed by athletes, the need for innovation, the end consumer and much more.
Our guest this week is Simon Lamb, a runner, massage therapist, teacher and writer who suffers from a severe form of bipolar disorder and Obsessive Compolsive disorder (OCD), which has at times become life threatening.
Simon kindly came and met for a chat about running and how it’s always been part of life, the role it plays in managing his bipolar and OCD and how it has improved his mental and physical health. We also talk about his change to a vegan diet, reversing his diabetes, his love of books and much more.
As a warning, we do discuss topics such as suicide in the podcast,
You can find out more about Simon and on his Go Fund Me
Most runners train on a 7-day cycle, with the long run on the weekend. But could a 10-day (or even 14-day) training cycle be a better approach? Coach and Team GB ultrarunner Robbie Britton discusses the pros and cons of the 10-day schedule.
Find Robbie on Instagram @ultrabritton and at robbiebritton.co.uk
With the Night of the 10K PBs happening this Saturday (20th May), we speak with RW columnists and England Athletics' head of road running Tom Craggs about how to get the most from yourself over the classic distance.
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This week, we’re speaking with author and trail runner Rachel Hewitt about her new book In Her Nature: How Women Break Boundaries in the Great Outdoors that documents the unsung heroes of female running and how their history and achievements are being lost.
You can order Rachel's book here at Penguin Books
She's run in deserts, jungles and mountains, but ultrarunner Susie Chan can now be most frequently found on a treadmill – specifically, as one of Peloton's running instructors. She talks about her route into running, hallucinating during an ultramarathon and why treadmill running is much more fun than people think.
Check out Susie's running on Instagram: @susie_chan_
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This bonus episode from Ben's trip to Kenya features a conversation with Claudio Berardelli, head coach at 2 Running Club in Kenya and the man behind the plan that is producing some of the fastest distance athletes in the world right now, including Evans Chebet, Benson Kipruto, Amos Kipruto and many more.
Is there such a thing as the 'Kenyan' training method? Let's find out.
James Poole joins us to talk through his list of the 'hardest' races in the world. Yes, we all agree that on an individual level, whatever race you're facing is most likely the hardest, but this list is all about those races that have you gawping in wonder at the sheer size and scale of them.
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A part of the ongoing series of bonus episodes from Ben's trip to Kenya, here is a conversation with defending London Marathon champion, Amos Kipruto.
Ben join Amos at 2 Running Club, a training camp in the town of Kapsebet that is pretty much a second home for many of adidas’s top runners, including the recently crowned 2023 Boston Marathon champ Evans Chebet.
Ben and Amos discussed the success that this running club is having, the reasons why the runners are performing so well, Amos’s ambitions to defend his title at the weekend and how a positive outlook even in the face of injury is the only way to be successful as a runner.
Former Team GB star, 400m hurdler extraordinaire and all-round legend Perri Shakes-Drayton joins us this week. Having hung up her spikes in February 2020, the second-fastest British female over the 400m hurdles has set herself a very different running challenge: to complete this year's London Marathon. In the process, she's raising money for the Tommy's, the pregnancy and baby loss charity, and says she's found marathon training surprisingly enjoyable.
For more on Perri Shakes-Drayton, check her out at the below links:
Instagram @itspsd
Youtube mikeandperri
Perri's Justgiving page
Most of our podcasts this month are going to be marathon-focused. But April is also Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and our guest this week is the remarkable Nathaniel Dye. Nathaniel was recently diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, aged just 37. Despite the diagnosis, he is still running and hoping to complete an ultra at some point in the future. More than that, though, he says that running has taught him the importance of persevering and continuing to move forwards.
To follow Nathaniel’s cancer journey from 100 miles to cancer and (hopefully) back again, visit his blog: nathanielscancerchronicle.site
For more information on the symptoms and signs of bowel cancel, visit bowelcanceruk.org.uk
In the first of a few bonus episodes from a recent trip to Kenya, Ben spoke to Peres Jepchirchir as she filmed a documentary about her life, visiting the town where she grew up.
Ben and Peres discuss the importance of family and community and how running isn't just about running fast, her ambitions to run more world records and what she wants her legacy to be.
More episodes coming soon.
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On this week's episode, we speak with one of the rising stars of British distance running, Emile Cairess. Already the British 10-mile record holder, Cairess will be taking on the London Marathon next month. He shares with us his refreshingly back-to-basics training philosophy, which includes running with a Casio.
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Celebrated author Richard Askwith comes on the podcast to discuss the lessons he learned through writing and researching his latest book, The Race Against Time, which looks at the world of masters running.
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The Barkley Marathons is widely regarded as being the world's toughest ultramarathon, completed by only 17 people in its 35-year history. Author and ultrarunner Michiel Panhuysen knows firsthand how difficult it is, having competed in it multiple times, and his new book In the Spell of the Barkley (Bloomsbury, £15.29) offers some hard-won wisdom on "the race that eats its young". On this week's episode, Panhuysen provides some illuminating insights into the Barkley, its characters and the qualities required to succeed.
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Often considered a training and racing technique for those new to running, the run/walk approach has infinite potential for those willing to embrace a little purposeful strolling when running. Running coach Laura Fountain joins us to discuss all things run/walk and perhaps why you should give it a go on your next long run.
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Before retiring from cycling last year, Alex Dowsett was the only known elite sportsperson with haemophilia to compete in an able-bodied field. He's now setting his sights on the London Marathon to raise money for his charity, Little Bleeders (littlebleeders.com), and shares some inspiring lessons from his remarkable career.
Co-hosts Rick and Ben also share the expert approved seven strength moves all runners need to do (see below for details)
Dr Richard Blagrove is one of the foremost experts in strength and conditioning, having worked with some of the UK’s top runners at St Mary’s and Loughborough universities. So when Blagrove was asked, on Matthew Boyd's The Adaptive Zone podcast, what the seven best strength exercises are for runners, his answers are worth noting down. Here’s what he said:
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A squat-type movement, such as a front squat or back squat.
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A hinge-hip movement pattern, such as a Romanian deadlift or a deadlift from the ground.
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A stepping movement pattern, such as a barbell or dumbbell step-up (try holding the dumbbell only in one hand to challenge your trunk).
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A lunge pattern, such as a split squat
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Loaded single leg calf-raise or a calf-press hold on a leg press.
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Pull-ups on a bar
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Standard press-ups
For a gold star, add in some deadbug exercises, which will recruit your hip flexors a little bit more.
Do these exercises twice a week to see the benefits. If you struggle to fit in two whole workouts, consider doing 10-15 minutes a day, with the aim of accumulating the same amount of work per week as two full sessions.
In terms of reps, for novices, Blagrove recommends 10-12. As you become more trained, you can vary the repetition ranges. For instance, you could try a more maximal block, where you go as low as 3 reps. And then work a bit more in the middle ground, between 5-10 reps.
By the end of each exercise, aim to be on a perceived exertion level of about 8 out of 10. ‘That will tell me they’ve got maybe two or three repetitions in reserve, which is about right,’ said Blagrove. ‘You’re working hard but not to complete failure.’
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On this week's show, we speak with the world-renowned performance coach Steve Magness about his latest book, Do Hard Things, in which he looks at why we get it all wrong when it comes to mental strength – and what true toughness actually looks like.
Steve's website: stevemagness.com
Steve's latest book: Do Hard Things
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On this week's show, Rick and Ben discuss running and stress. Is there a 'sweet spot' when it comes to pushing our bodies? And what other factors should we consider when putting together a training programme?
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TV presenter and radio host Jenni Falconer joins us to talk about her love for running, coming back from injury, becoming obsessed with golf and so much more.
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Is it time to turn your back on running? With the search term 'backwards running' becoming ever more popular, it seems more of use are putting our running into reverse gear. Converts say it bulletproofs their knees, but what evidence currently exists as to its benefits? Running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) sifts through the latest studies to give us an expert opinion on the pros and cons of backwards running.
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Photographer and film maker Emily Maye joins us to talk about how she approaches taking pictures of runners and what led her and Tracksmith to make an 84 minute film about the long run.
The Spine Race is a 268-mile, non-stop ultramarathon taking in the entirety of the Pennine Way. The winter edition takes place in January, meaning competitors must battle snow, wind and sub-zero temperatures, as they make their way from Edale, Derbyshire, to Kirk Yeltholm, Scotland. Little wonder it’s become known as “Britain's most brutal race”. Our guests this week are male winner Damian Hall and second-placed female Hannah Rickman.
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Britain's Elsey Davis recently broke winter Bob Graham Winter Round, battling challenging conditions to finish in a time of 20hrs 21mins. She speaks to the RW team about her training and why she now prefers trail running to road running.
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Author and runner Gavin Boyter joins us this week to discuss planning running adventures. Gavin is run the length of the country and even further, crossing continents all in search of adventure on two feet, so we got him on to talk all about how set goals and make all runs, long or short, more adventurous.
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Comedian, bestselling-author and marathon runner Helen Thorn is our guest this week. She explains why she took up running in her forties and how it's made her healthier and happier.
Check out Helen on Instagram: @itsmehelenthorn
Listen to the Scummy Mummies podcast, co-hosted by Helen: scummymummies.com
To round off 2022, and celebrate the 200th episode of the RW podcast, we invite the entire team to join us. Together, we look at the running highlights of 2022, discuss some the '200-themed' running topics and do a running-related Christmas quiz.
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Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated distance runners in US history. And her experience at the sharp end of athletics has given her a unique insight into a system ‘designed by men, for men’. Part memoir, part manifesto, her new book, Good for a Girl, is a rallying cry for a reform of the sports landscape.
Pre-order Good for a Girl (Virago, £20) now: store.virago.co.uk
Having turned 50 this year, Runner's World Editor in Chief, Andy Dixon, decided to mark the occasion as only a runner would - running a 50 mile race.
Andy came on another episode to talk about his prep and now he's back to share the knowledge he gained and how having done over 20 marathons helped and didn't when taking on an ultra.
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On this episode, elite marathoner Rose Harvey discusses her incredible rise from club runner to pro athlete, culminating in a 2:27 finish at this year's London Marathon. She discusses the changes she's made to her training, favourite marathon sessions and why she's new dreaming of the Olympics.
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On this episode, runner, writer and historian Sam Edwards (runninghistorian.com) goes through the annals of running history to create a shortlist of people who have cheated. In doing so, he finds there's often more of a grey area than we might think, and that in some instance so-called cheaters may not be morally bankrupt.
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Chris Thompson is one of Britain’s best distance runners. He’s won silver in the 10,000m at the 2010 European Championships, is a three-time winner of the Great South Run, held and still holds British records for 5k and 10k and won the 2021 British Marathon trial a month shy of his 40th birthday. Yeah, that guy. The one who did the shouting.
We talk training techniques, but also get into some deeper stuff too; it's got it all!
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We're all about that base this week, as top running coach Tom Craggs comes on to talk all things base training: what it is, why you should do it, and how to make it work for you.
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On this episode, best-selling author Chris McDougall talks about his new book, Born to Run 2. The long-awaited follow-up to Born to Run is a hybrid of inspiring running stories and practical training advice. McDougall discusses the impact of Born to Run, why he's still a firm believer in minimalism and why he hopes his new book can bring back the joy to people's running.
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Harry Judd is best known as the drummer in McFly and a former winner of Strictly Come Dancing, but he's also an avid runner – and has his sights set on a sub-3hr marathon.
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On this episode, we're joined by running historian Katie Holmes (runyoung50.co.uk) to discuss five pioneering females who changed our wonderful sport forever.
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Coach Manni joins Jane and Ben to break down what aerobic running is and what impact it has on the many different systems in the body. What does this mean? Well, we chat through how aerobic running effects your skeletal, muscular, cardio vascular, metabolic and nervous system. It's one great big science lesson, but better than the ones at school.
Coach Manni is a physiotherapist, founder of Cultural Health, LDN Select running team and is a Nike running coach. Find out more here.
We all know the physical and mental benefits of running are mega, but did you know that all runners are only a few footsteps away from being geniuses? This isn't true, but thankfully Dr Josephine Perry joins Ben and Kate to set the record straight on how running can dramatically improve cognitive health and make us smarter!
Dr Josie has is a sports psychologist and has written actual books on the subject, find out more at her website performanceinmind.co.uk
Relay events tend to involve four people running very quickly round an oval track. The Running out of Time relay is on a different scale entirely. Beginning on 30 September 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland (COP 26 host city), it will see a baton travel 7,767km to Sharm el-Sheikh, Eqypt (COP27 host city). The record-breaking relay, which will go through 18 countries and take 18 days, is trying to raise awareness about the climate emergency. Co-founder of the event Jamie Hay tells us more.
To find out more about the Running out of Time relay, or to help out on one of the legs, visit the website or social media pages below:
running-out-of-time.com
@climaterelay
The actor and comedian looks ahead to running the London Marathon. His preparation has been somewhat unorthodox, including dodging poisonous snakes in northern Australia, but he says he loves running for the headspace it provides. But can he beat his previous time, set back in 1999, of 3:33?
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Joined once again by Gareth Cole, founder and head of performance at Coach London, this time we're talking all things knee; how it works, what affects its function when running, how to make it stronger and everything else in between. If you've ever had knee pain of problems, this is for you.
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The 19th September 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Emil Zatopek, who was voted by a source no less esteemed than Runner’s World as history’s greatest ever runner – so we discussed why. Here are eight of many reason why he was a great runner and great human.
Ben and Rick are joined by journalist, running coach and the fastest panda to run a marathon, Kate Carter to discuss 12 race day tips offered up by athletes, coaches and general running people so that you're as ready as you can be when race day arrives. They also have many examples of what not to do, from personal experience, so that's worth hearing/a laugh too.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
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
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
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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.
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.
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On this episode, UK road running manager Tom Craggs looks at whether 80/20 training works for low-mileage runners.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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!
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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
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
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.orgorfridaypulse.com
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.
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Ultra runner, coach author Damian Hall joins us to talk about the holy grail of running training, increasing mileage and avoiding injury.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Running seemed an impossible dream for our guest, Katie Silverthorne, after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her early twenties, but for her putting one foot in front of the other has powered an amazing journey where running and being healthy have helped her deal with this debilitating condition.
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With London, Brighton and Manchester marathons fast approaching, we turn our attention to the dreaded marathon "wall". In the company of James Poole, serial marathoner and founder of Advent Running, we discuss what the wall feels like, where it lurks and crucially, how it can be avoided.
Follow James Poole on Instagram: @jamesdpoole
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Francis Benali played nearly 400 games for Southampton, gaining cult hero status for his uncompromising playing style and excellent moustache. But it's his post-football career that's even more fascinating. Benali has completed a host of ultra endurance events, including running to ever Premier League ground and attempting to complete seven Ironmans in seven days. In doing so, he's raised more than £1 million for Cancer Research.
Francis Benali: The Autobiography (Bloomsbury, £20.00) is available to buy now
Joining us this week, journalist Kate Carter discusses all things CBD and running. Is this cannabis derivative safe? Will you get addicted? Will it cure all your ills and make you a better runner? We try and answers these questions alongside many other things. Also, Jane is back.
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It's Jane McGuire's final podcast as a full-time member of Runner's World (but we hope she'll come back on in some capacity).
With the Tokyo Olympics coming to its conclusion last Sunday, the team look back at some of the highlights, lowlights and talking points from a Games like no other.
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He's run across Canada, America and even tried seven days of treadmill running, all to raise money for children's charities, but it was his own experiences with a spinal disorder as a young boy that installed a passion for moving and adventure.
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In this episode we're joined by Eliza Flynn and Dr John Wilson to discuss how running can help us to move forward, at our own pace, when tragedy strikes.
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Author and RW columnist Lisa Jackson joins us to discuss the concept of micro-steps – the tiny moves forward we all can make to achieve lofty goals. Lisa has been reading James Clear's Atomic Habits, which focuses on the micro-steps approach, and it turns out she's in good company – Eliud Kipchoge's been reading it too.
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Former guests David and Nicole Millar return to discuss their challenge of running the West Highland Way in order to raise money for Quarriers Charity.
Rick also extolls the virtues of hiking for runners.
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When Elliot Giles broke Seb Coe's 800m British indoor record earlier this year, it was the latest chapter in a remarkable story. Having been involved in a serious motorcycle accident as a teenager, Giles feared he might never run again. Through a steely determination, unshakeable self-belief and some unorthodox training methods, he's become one of Team GB's breakout stars – and is on the front cover of this month's Runner's World magazine.
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After a weekend of racing and securing a qualifying place for the 5,000m alongside her 10,000m place, we caught up with Jess Judd to talk all things Tokyo 2021 and how she's preparing for her first Olympics following lockdown and Covid restrictions.
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The running world was shaken recently by the tragic news that 21 people died while taking part in an ultramarathon in China. The mountainous 100km race took place in high winds and freezing temperatures, and the runners are understood to have died from hypothermia. An investigation by the Chinese government is taking place, with many people suggesting the tragedy was the result “human error” as much as natural disaster. One UK runner who has raced in China more than most is James Poole. Having completed the Ultra Gobi, despite suffering from hypothermia halfway through, James has some key insights into what makes China an enticing but potentially hazardous destination for ultrarunners.
Our guest this week is a bona fide endurance running legend. He’s raced through Death Valley, run 350 miles without stopping, and once completed 50 marathons in 50 US states in 50 days. But even Dean Karnazes can’t outrun father time, and in his latest book, A Runner’s High, he boldly confronts the prospect of getting older and slower. We’re delighted – and a little starstruck – to have him on the podcast. Pre-order A Runner's High here.
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Charlie Dark is a runner DJ, Poet, community builder, mentor, yoga teacher, Lululemon Global Ambassador and the founder of Run Dem Crew and he joined us to discuss all these things and more.
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This episode, we're joined by physio Richmond Stace (specialistpainphysio.com) to look at the five most googled running injuries – and how to fix them. From sore knees to dodgy Achilles tendons, we've got you covered.
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Our guest this week is stand-up comedian and Runner’s World columnist, Paul Tonkinson. A lifelong runner and sub-3 marathoner, he says running has been his muse, his confidante, his doctor and his best mate. But, in his latest magazine column, he questions whether he’s started to take running for granted.
The team also discuss the very sad news of the death of running royalty, Ron Hill.
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As part of our #ReclaimYourRun campaign, we spoke to Intisar Abdul-Kadern an NHS public health practitioner who was out for a run last summer when she was harassed by a group of men for wearing her hijab.
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We share tales of our worst ever races – from ill-conceived run-drink-run events to far-too-hard fell adventures – and ask you to tell us yours: podcast@runnersworld.co.uk
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The journalist, author and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon on what running means to her and why people who criticise larger runners should "get in the sea".
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Our guest this week has worked in some of the world’s best restaurants. But he left the world of fine-dining behind to run and cook with some of the planet’s greatest trail runners. He’s baked banana bread with Ricky Lightfood in the Lake District and made compote with Emelie Forsberg in Norway – and he’s written about what he learned, about food and running, in a new book: Eat, Run and Enjoy.joins us to explain more.
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Deborah James was 35 when she found out that she had stage 4 bowel cancer. She’s gone on to write and talk about the need for people to be more aware of the symptoms of bowel cancer, and is one of the hosts of the award-winning podcast You, Me and the Big C. Alongside this, Deborah is a keen runner and is signed up for the Vitality London 10K at the end of May. We all huddled around computers to talk virtually about running, cancer, love, marathons and why every medal matters.
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This week we speak with Beth Potter about her incredible performance at the Podium 5K, where she ran a time of 14:41. We also talk about the return of races, the endless debate about super-shoes and whether we've all become too cynical about extraordinary running performances.
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Of all the possible outcomes of finding out he had four holes in his heart, it seems unlikely that it would make Kevin Quinn a better runner. Yet that’s exactly what’s happened. Following the eight-hour repair operation in February 2016, Kevin has gone from strength to strength. He won the virtual New York City Marathon last year, and recently helped pace Steph Davis to an Olympic qualifying time at the British Olympic marathon trials. Kevin is the founder of Real Runners (realrunners.co.uk), which offers run coaching to individuals, schools and corporations, both in person and online.
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Running coach and strength and conditioning expert Emma Kirk-Odunubi explains how to build mileage and strength in a sustainable way. Check out Emma's website here: emmakirkodunubi.co.uk
We also discuss the incredible wins for Chris Thompson and Steph Davis at the British Olympic marathon trials.
We're joined this week by ultra runner Damian Hall to discuss the impossible in running, why people chase it and why races like the Barkley marathons captures the attention of runners and non-runners alike.
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We speak with running journalist Kate Carter and Women's Health's Francesca Menato about their own personal experiences of being harassed on the run, the kind of considerations women have to make when running and, crucially, what we all can do to make women feel safer on the move
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This week we’re talking to the incredible ultrarunner, Sophie Power, who some of you might know from the photo of her breastfeeding her 3-month-old son at the 106 mile UTMB race that went viral in 2018. As Sophie returns to running after the birth of her third child, we talk about the benefits of an active pregnancy and the pelvic floor issues all women should be aware of.
Here is link to the guidelines to returning to running postpartum
Is running bad for your knees? Should I run everyday? Is running a verb? We provide the definitive answers to the 10 most googled running questions.
Also, in partnership with On, Head of Footwear, Ilmarin Hetiz sits down to discuss the latest innovations and their patented CloudTec cushioning technology.
Can running keep you young? The passing years have consequences beyond the number of candles on our cake; we lose muscle, we become less flexible, and our VO2 max decreases. But can running help to slow – or even reverse – the ageing process? The evergreen Sam Murphy wrote about this subject in the upcoming issue of Runner’s World and has joined us to tell us more.
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BBC Radio 1 Xtra presenter Reece Parkinson is a man on a mission. Despite only taking up running recently, he's hoping to complete a 55-mile ultramarathon. Reece, who also has type 1 diabetes, discusses the allure of the ultramarathon, what drives us to attempt the seemingly impossible and why we should all go "full Goggins" at some point in our life. Check out the BBC documentary on Reece, How Not to Run 55 Miles, here.
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On this episode, we speak with Dr Brendon Stubbs, an expert in physical activity and mental health, about whether running can make us smarter and more decisive. Dr Stubbs recently led a study, backed by Asics, that suggests running can improve our cognitive ability as well as our mental and physical health.
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Fitness trackers may help to measure your physical health, but can they take their toll on your mental wellbeing? Our guest thinks they can. Dr Rachael Kent recently authored a study into health-tracking technology and found that it ‘the pressure to share and track their routine on social media and online makes people obsessive, compulsive and develop addictive relationships with fitness trackers.’
Jane, Rick and Ben discuss this complex topic with Rachel, drawing on their own experiences and how lockdown has heightened the reliance on social media for interaction.
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Radio presenter, author and serial marathon runner Vassos Alexander discusses his new book, How To Run a Marathon, and why he thinks everyone should attempt to run the distance at some point in their life.
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LEJOG record holder Carla Molinaro joins us to discuss the upcoming record attempt by her and some other Hoka athletes to break the world and national records for 100km. Carlo also shares some advice on how to get started in the world of ultra running and explains why it's often easier to run an ultra than a marathon.
Rick of course mentions his 100 mile race.
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Do you have certain pre-run rituals you can't go without? Sports psychologist Josie Perry joins us to discuss the pros and cons of running superstitions.
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Welcome to the first RW podcast of 2021! Happy New Year and all that jazz.
In this episode Rick, Jane and Ben sit down to reflect on some running highlights of 2020 and how the new year and another lockdown brings a chance for runners, new and old, to keep doing what they love to do, plus they discuss how you never really stop being a beginner and why that's a good thing.
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Ben talks to master trainer and knowledge sponge, Gareth Cole, who has been a coach for more than 30 years and is more recently the co-founder of Coach London to discuss the benchmark of all movement, the gait cycle. It's something referenced a lot in running, but what is it? Gareth breaks down why and how it's used for assessing runners and how it can help you become a better runner. And no, it's not about finding out what shoes to buy.
There is also some #RUNSOME news in the form of running mayors. For more info on that then listen to the #RUNSOME podcast and then visit runsome.org
The FKT (Fastest Known Time) has been the pursuit of a special kind within running. Heralded routes or rounds have been attempted by many, but only a few can say they did it fastest. Ally Beaven's new book, Broken, is all about the rise of the FKT and how this bizarre year with no racing has meant more runners have been chasing down FKTs.
You can buy Ally's book direct from Vertebrate Publishing here
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On Human Rights Day, 10th Dec 2020, One Run Global are uniting thousands of people from 195 countries as they run, walk or move their body for one hour to raise funds to end child discrimination. Whether it’s running a 10k in your local park with friends or walking around the dinner table due to lockdown restrictions, everyone is invited. Co-Founder Dan Bent joins us to tell us more.
Check out OneRun.Global for more info
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This week we speak with BBC newsreader and journalist Sophie Raworth. Unless you’ve taken the unusual stance of not tuning in to the news in 2020 (in which case, you’re in for a bit of a shock), you’ll be very familiar with Raworth. What you may not know is that the face of BBC news is also a passionate and impressive runner. And this year, as she has navigated the personal and professional stresses of the pandemic, she says running has been her saviour. Ahead of her cover feature in the next issue of Runner's World, she joins us on the podcast to talk lockdown, London and why running is her release valve...
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Ethiopian men hold six of the top fastest marathon times ever. The female 5,000m and 10,000m records are also held by natives of the East African nation. In Ethiopia, running is not a pastime but a central pillar of life – but what can we learn from the way they train? Michael Crawley, a 2:20 marathon runner and assistant professor in social anthropology at Durham University, spent 15 months in Ethiopia training alongside some of the country’s best runners and distilled his findings into the excellentOut of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic From Above the Clouds in Ethiopia. Follow Michael on Twitter: @mphcrawley
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This episode, RW catches up with Nick Butter, the first person to have run a marathon in every country around the world. Nick has distilled some of the highs, lows and lessons learned into a book, Running the World, which is out now. Elsewhere, Rick and Ben discuss dubious pieces of running kit and ask: where's the strangest place you've ever run?
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This week, we discuss harassment on the run with Cat Roberts. With lockdown mark II set to begin, Rick and Ben look at why running is actually ace in colder weather – and there's science to prove it which you can read here – while the merits of lighter footwear are also debated; spoiler they can make you faster, but by how much!?
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The journalist, runner and presenter at the Running Channel explains why she's switched her focus from the marathon to the 5K – and why now is the perfect time to do the same. Kate also talks about her favourite 5K workouts and the importance of strength and conditioning.
We also have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make runners seen, and heard, in the Highway Code. Please sign the petition to make the roads safer, happier places for all of us: http://bit.ly/RunSomeLetter
The plus-size model, mental health campaigner and runner talks about the importance of accepting your body, why larger people can be healthy too, and how to stay positive during the winter months. Shareefa J also looks ahead to the Vitality London 10,000, which is taking place virtually this year and following the theme 'Celebrate You'.
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On this week's podcast we're talking to Cory Wharton-Malcolm and Matilda Egere-Cooper about what the future of Black running could and should look like, how representation in the media is crucial to making running accessible, the influence of Black designers and athletes on running fashion, what changes still need to be made and everything else in between.
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We catch up with the world's greatest adventure runner, Jon Albon, and discuss the power of saying 'yes' to challenges. Albon is the subject of a new film, Finding my Feet, available to view now at Endurance TV. We also look back at a highly unusual London Marathon and ask why TV coverage of running is so basic.
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Ahead of the London Marathon this weekend, we look at the likely contenders, the brand new course and the 'virtual' marathon being offered to the masses. We also hear about the time that the Clash's Joe Strummer ran the London Marathon in 1983, as told by music photographer Steve Rapport. Check out some of Steve's images of the race on his Instagram.
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Our guest this week is Scott Cain, who joins us to discuss the #runsome campaign and how we can all use running to reduce our reliance on cars for shorter journeys, help bring running into the conversations around active travel and ideally change the way we move about urban and rural environments so it won't be so centred so much around car, but people.
For more info on the whole campaign please head to runsome.organd get involved.
You can also follow them on twitter and instagram, just search @RunSomeHQ
Ben is joined by Kerry this week as they discuss all thing running kit, how to choose the best bits and what you really need when it comes to shoes, socks, shorts and
Apologies for the dip in auto quality this week, some issues both human and technical meant a bit of a delay BUT we will be back next sounding excellent.
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September 10th is world suicide prevention day. In light of this, Ben sat down with runner and cyclist Leon Cerrone to have an open conversation about his suicide attempts, how running plays a part in managing his mental health and why the topic needs to spoken about in an honest way.
If you're struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone. There are numerous charities that can help, some are listed below -
Calm: 0800 585858
www.thecalmzone.net
HopeLine UK 0800 068 4141
www.papyrus-uk.org
Lifeline (N.Ireland) 0808 808 8000
www.lifelinehelpline.info
Samaritans:116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile)
www.samaritans.org
SHOUT Text 85258
https://www.giveusashout.org/
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Our guest this week is Dr Andrew Jones, who has worked alongside the world’s greatest marathoners. He helped guide Paula Radcliffe to her record-breaking run and also with Eliud Kipchoge on the Breaking2 project. Now he’s attempting his own marathon feat: to break the three-hour mark aged 50.
With most races being cancelled and London announcing it will be holding a virtual race this year, perfecting your virtual racing prep could see you clocking up a PB despite the lack of normal race conditions. Kieran Alger joins us to explain how to do this, including perfecting your route, hydration and tracking.
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Jimmy Watkins has represented Team GB over 800m but fell out of love with running to pursue a career as a frontman in various rock bands. Now he's combining his two passions – music and and punk rock – in a series of hilarious, on-the-run music reviews. He talks about his running philosophy, how to become a running punk and why metal is a surprisingly good genre to run to. Check out Jimmy's music reviews here: @runningpunks
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Founder of The Outrunners Charity, Tyler Williams-Green, spoke to Ben about how the running club he set up to help a few friends train for a marathon has become a charity aiming to elevate and guide young people in Hackney, as well as dish out some solid training on a Tuesday night.
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Ultrarunner Damian Hall speaks to RW about his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 268-mile Pennine Way. Hall, who now holds five FKT records in the UK, talks about sleep deprivation, rivalries, and fuelling on hummus and avocado sandwiches.
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Like other off-road pursuits such as hiking and BMX-ing, trail running is overwhelmingly white and middle-class. Coming on the podcast to discuss why this is – and how we can change it – are Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and Sonny Peart. Together, they've helped to create Black Trail Runners, a community and campaigning group aiming to encourage more people of colour on to the trails.
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Jim Walmsley is arguably the most exciting ultrarunner on the planet. The world record holder over 50 miles and two-time winner of the Western States, Walmsley goes hard from the gun, daring others to follow him – either to glory or oblivion. Runner's World caught up with him to discuss the art of the 100-mile race, why he loves running from the front and what he plans to do next.
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With lockdown beginning to ease in the UK, running coaches are tentatively returning to in-person coaching but major challenges and considerations still exist. Laura Fountain – UK Athletics coach, author and founder of Lazy Girl Running – drops in to talk about how she's had to adapt what she does, and what lessons she's learned during this challenging period.
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A legend within the fell running community, Steve Birkinshaw has won races including the Dragons's Back and Lakeland 100. He held the record for the Wainwrights Round in the Lake District and wrote a book about that gruelling experience, There is No Map In Hell. We speak to him about the lost art of map reading and the qualities – both physical and mental – it requires to run well in the mountains.
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With more people returning to their places of many, but many people still nervous about taking public transport to get there, the 'run commute' has never been more tempting. Kieran Alger discusses the benefits of run commuting, alongside the knowledge and tech you need to make it a more enjoyable experience.
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Our guest this week is a fell runner, climber and award-winning poet. When she’s not teaching creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, Helen can be found in the fell, indulging her love of hill running. Having written a guide to running in the Lake District, .She talks about how running informs her creative process and why society is suspicious of women, and particularly mothers, who take risks. helenmort.com
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Co-founder of Track Mafia and Nike+ running coach, Cory joined us to talk about diversity in running, discussing how representation matter when trying to encourage more people from the BAME community to take up running. We also talked hill reps, podcasting in the bath and much, much more.
Here is the link to the Track Mafia videos we filmed a few years ago, take a look, there are two videos so watch them both - An Evening With Track Mafia
Fasted running has become a ‘buzzword’ among runners, but Haroon Mota took the term to a new level when he ran 260km during the month of Ramadan. In doing so, he raised £50,000 for the Penny Appeal. We spoke to him about this amazing feat and how he started running as a bucket list thing to do, how it helped him when his dad sadly passed away and how he hopes to encourage more members of the BAME community to take up running.
We also talk tech with Kieran Alger, who questions whether we're already paying for Strava with our data and believes there MIGHT be a very nerdy solution to all those random and inaccurate runs when your GPS lets you down.
Adam Blythe raced at the highest level within the world of professional cycling for 10 years, but when he retired last year he needed something to do to keep fit, so he started running. We talk to him about what he enjoys about running, what it's like to be a newbie to a sport again, how wine helps you run a fast 5K and why leather bum bags are no good at holding stuff when running.
There is also a quiz, though not a very good one, and then Ben tells Rick a story about a bear
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Our guest this week has been described as ‘the Indiana Jones of running’. Instead of hunting for ancient artifacts, however, Shane Benzie has been helping people rediscover the lost art of running. He’s the world expert in something called fascia – the elastic webbing that encases our muscles. Shane has been working with a host of world-class athletes to help them tap into this incredible energy source. For more on Shane's work, visit runningreborn.co.uk
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Author and long-standing RW columnist Sam Murphy on how running has lost its lustre for her during lockdown – and how she's trying to get it back.
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Our guest of the week is also our man tech man Kieran Alger, so we did some normal running chat that covered off how we're all finding running without races on the horizon and then we dive into some tech chat about the new Polar Grit X watch, etiquette on chasing Strava segments and some running tech for those on a budget.
Rick and Ben discuss headphones and running (again) and then read out some fantastic letters that we received this week that made us feel all warm about running.
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On this episode of the RW podcast, we hear from Steven Crompton about his recent attempt to run across Africa. Steven was raising funds for Challenge Child Poverty and on his trip encountered scorching temperatures, chaotic borders and dangerous wildlife. Also, Rick and Ben talk strength and conditioning, 'critical velocity' training and why running feels harder during the lockdown.
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A bumper episode with many guests, all of whom are brilliant.
First up, fellow podcasters Ned Boulting, Laura Laker and Adam Tranter aka Streets Ahead join us to discuss the impact that COVID-19 is and should be having on transport infrastructure and how the way we engage with our environment needs to change.
Rick then chats to to the inspirational and impressive Eleanor Davis, who is not only an elite marathoner but is also a doctor fighting COVID-19.
This episode is also explicit as Ned says sh*t. Sorry about that, but it was justified.
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Event Director at The London Marathon, Hugh Brasher, and CEO of Human Race, Nick Rusling speak to Ben and Rick about The 2.6 Challenge, a fund raising event taking place on Sunday 26th April when thousands of runners would have been taking to the street of London to run the marathon and raise millions of pounds for numerous charities. The real significance of the race not taking place isn't about medals, it's about the money normally raised not being there for charities who need it, and that's where the 2.6 Challenge comes in.
On this episode of the RW podcast, we discuss the importance of running outside, Ben runs 5K for the NHS and Rick sets himself an unusual challenge.
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Can the skills we learn through running – endurance, resourcefulness, patience – help us during the current crisis? Author Adharanand Finn believes so. Also discussed is the current tension between runners and dog walkers, and the small positives that have come out of the pandemic. For more from Adharanand Finn, listen to his podcast, The Way of the Runner.
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A double guest episode with physio and runner Bradley Scanes (@physiobrad) joining us to discuss the drop off in training for those who were training for a spring marathon, how to maintain some running form during isolation and how to approach an autumn marathon and then Rick had a chat with Kevin Betts, the co-founder of virtual running club Run Things on how in the current climate, virtual running clubs are offering a sense of community without the physical interaction.
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Ben and Rick chat all things running solo and being responsible as a runner during these turbulent times and then tech guru Kieran Alger joins us (remotely) to round up some of the best running gadgets to keep you happy and healthy in self-isolation.
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Recorded in separate locations, Rick and Ben battled technical gremlins and sat down to talk about COVID-19, cancelled races and how to keep running during these unprecedented times.
Robbie Britton shares some advice on how to maximise on all the training you have done this year, while Rick and Ben discuss running your own marathon, exercises to do when self-isolating and how being active is perhaps the greatness weapon in our arsenal during these high-stress times.
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A bumper episode this week; journalist, podcaster and now author Amy Lane aka @wellness_Ed joins us to talk about her running journey, how to make it suck less, the pressure of instagram and her new book.
Rick and Ben discuss staying positive in training when your race might be cancelled, those funny looking new Hoka shoes and we have an inspiring listener message all the way from Vietnam.
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Comedian Tom Lucy pops in to tell us why he's running the London Marathon, tech guru Kieran Alger has been building his lung capacity and RW's Kerry McCarthy talks coronavirus and planking.
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We discuss the wonderful world of race excuses with RW's chief sub editor, John Carroll, and Tom Budgen from Vegan Runners makes the case for running as a plant-based athlete.
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We're joined in the studio by RW columnist and nutritionist Kim Pearson to talk about the pros and cons of a vegan diet for runners. We only mention Game Changers once, we promise, the rest is just an open discussion about why and if you should be changing the way you eat and what it might do to your body and your running.
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Jane went out to New York for what Nike were calling its 'Olympic Summit' but it turned out to be the global alphafly launch, so armed with her microphone she recorded this special episode, interviewing Tony Bignell, VP of footwear innovation and finding out what the latest ruling from World Athletics really means in relation to this shoe, what Nike are doing to meet the new rules and the greater implications to the sport. She then caught up with KJT and Dina Asher-Smith to discuss their preparation for Tokyo 2020.
This was recorded at a live event so the audio in places is patchy. This special has not been sponsored by Nike.
A double dose of running chat this week as RW columnist, comedian and now author Paul Tonkinson joins us in the studio to discuss his new book as well as how running is a form of escapism, while Damian Hall joins us on the phone to discuss his recent record breaking run of the Paddy Buckley and his return to the UTMB.
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Author, CEO and founder of Silverfit, Eddie joins us to explain how starting running at 50 helped her discover a passion for being active and started her on a journey towards helping others achieve more than they ever thought possible. Eddie was recently names on the Lucozade Sport 50 Movers List, which recognises some of the UK's most inspirational fitness advocates.
Kieran Alger steps in to co-host with Ben, whilst also delivering his monthly dose of tech, focusing very much on the environmental impact that running shoes are having and Kerry tops off the episode with some news, including his return to parkrun and why a trip to Woolacombe isn't for the fainthearted.
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With the impacts of climate change being felt around the world, we look at what runners can do to reduce their carbon footprint. From run-commuting to rejecting race T-shirts, there are plenty of ways we can all become greener runners. Need more inspiration? We speak with Rima Chang (aka Tyre Lady), who's dragging a tyre around marathons and ultras in a bid to raise awareness about reducing waste @tyrelady
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After the news last week that Kenenisa Bekele will be running the London Marathon this year and thus racing against Eliud Kipchoge, we discuss what an amazing race this could be if both runners bring their A-game and how it could be too close to call. We also discuss the impact that a possible banning of the Nike NEXT% could have and finally on a lighter night, with the imminent arrival of Rick's first child, he and Ben have a chat about kids, running and great it can all be.
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Runner's World's new columnist, Lisa Jackson, says the back of the pack is where it's at. As someone who's finished dead last in 25 marathons, she's not bothered about pace or PBs, but instead runs for a sense of connection.
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With his new book 'Be Para Fit' released soon, we're joined in the studio by Major Sam McGrath, a former paratrooper who since leaving the Army has run a number of high-profile ultramarathons, whilst balancing life as a dad of four and working in banking in Singapore. His book explains how the power of running has a way to transform your mindset and allow you achieve far more than you thought possible.
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RED January encourages people to run every day in the month of January in a bid to boost their mental health and raise funds for MIND. Hannah Beecham started the initiative in 2016 after witnessing the transformative effect that regular exercise had on her mum’s mental health. She comes in to the studio to tell us more. Also, the inspiring Steven Crompton tells us how running saved his life – and why he's now running 2,500 miles across Africa: Find out more at runforchildpoverty.com
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When Bella Mackie’s marriage broke up, her mental health hit rock bottom. She started running to ease her anxiety and wrote a book about the experience. Jog On was published in 2018 and became an instant bestseller, inspiring people to take to the road and run to better their mental health. We speak to her about why she believes running saved her life.
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As natural an activity as running is, are we moving our bodies properly when we do it? We're joined by personal trainer Ollie Frost who has been on a personal journey to discover what being truly mobile means and how with a few simple, controlled movements, runners could improve joint health, their running and quality of life.
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A former member of the Runner's World team and now a yoga teacher, Annie Rice was always going to be the best placed person to join Ben and Rick for a chat about the benefits of yoga for runners. We cover off the performance and holistic benefits of adding some yoga to your training life, plus Rick mentions something about cheese rolling, but the two aren't connected.
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Virgin Radio sports broadcaster Vassos Alexander pops in to talk marathons, Spartathlon and Run Fest Run.
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Ultra adventurer, Anna McNuff, joins us once again on the RWUK podcast, but this time to talk about her incredible 2000 mile barefoot run down the length of Great Britain. This sparks a chat about barefoot running (and we'd like to hear from you too if that's your thing; podcast@runnersworld.co.uk) and then Ben and Rick rejoice in some of your emails, so thanks for getting in touch.
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Do you avoid setting challenging goals through the fear you won't achieve them? Sports psychologist Victor Thompson (sportspsychologist.com) offers some insights into how to overcome your fears and get more from yourself as a runner. Also, RW's arbiter of good taste, John Carroll, comes in to discuss running etiquette.
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Pop duo Oh Wonder (Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht) join Rick and Ben in the studio for a very lovely chat about running, making music, keeping sane on tour and how going to school with Dina Asher Smith makes sports day tough. There is also a quiz that is factually inaccurate but highly competitive and for the first and most likely last time, The McDougallizer makes an appearance.
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We catch up with David and Nicole Millar ahead of David's attempt at the New York City Marathon in support of their friend Marya, Robby and their son, Wyatt. David is a retired pro cyclist, although it's Nicole who's the real runner of the household. We're also joined by tech guru Kieran Alger to debate the benefits of running without a watch and Rick and Ben perform their Eliud Kipchoge song.
Here's a link to David's Crowdrise page - https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/wyatt-321detailing the cause that he and Robby are running for.
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In 1991, Al Howie ran 5800 miles in 103 days. Never heard of him? That's not a surprise, we hadn't either.
This week we're joined on the podcast by author Jared Beasley who recently published a book, In Search of Al Howie, all about this mysterious ultrarunner and his incredible running feats, plus his complicated and often troubled life outside of running.
For more information on In Search of Al Howie, visit jaredbeasleyny.com
What a weekend it was! A team RW chat this week as Ben, Andy and Joe sit down to talk about the amazing Eliud Kipchoge, the INEOS 1:59 challenge, what someone running a sub two hour marathon means beyond shoes, pacers and records and why it's cause for celebration. Another cause for celebration was Brigid Kosgei's amazing world record run at the Chicago marathon, which also gets discussed. It's basically one big celebration of people running very quickly!
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The legendary middle-distance runner Dame Kelly Holmes speaks candidly about mental health. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the double-gold-winning Olympian talks to Rick and Ben about her struggles with depression, self-harm and how she conquered her demons to reach her true potential. Holmes also discusses bagpipes and the greatest haircut story ever told.
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Should men and women run the same distance at cross-country? Maud Hodson, who is spearheading the RunEqual campaign, certainly thinks so. We welcome Maud to the studio to hear why she thinks it's high time cross-country moved with the times. We're also delighted to be joined by tech guru Kieran Alger for his monthly round-up of the latest and greatest running gizmos.
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Top athletics coach and commentator Tom Craggs casts his expert eye over the upcoming athletics World Championships in Doha; RW's Jane McGuire is feeling nervous before the Berlin Marathon; and we take a look at the latest eco-friendly kit.
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Ever run so hard and so far that you've seen weird things? It's a fairly common occurrence for those who race long distance so we thought we'd get two such people in for chat about running and hallucinations. Gracing us with their presence once more, James Poole and Susie Chan talk about the funny and down-right dangerous side of what happens when your brain starts playing tricks on you during ultra marathons.
WARNING: Rick mentions that he's done an ultra, again.
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The modern era of running is a complicated place to exist and the rise of social media has also led to an increase in people suffering from exercise addiction. We spoke to sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry about the positives and negatives that social media can have on your running and how best to approach your online existence when it comes to training and racing.
Andy and Ben discuss 'Why We Run' and share the reasons why they decided to start running (we want to hear your stories too) and as Kerry and Jane are both away, Andy and Ben deliver some record breaking running news that will also have you reaching for your toothbrush.
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This week, we’re speaking with the rock 'n' roll runner Jimmy Watkins. In his younger days Jimmy represented Great Britain at the 800m, but gave it up for a career as a rock musician. He’s now back running again and has learned some important lessons along the way, including the underrated beauty of running in a cotton T-shirt. Follow Jimmy on Instagram and Twitter.
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Based out in Chamonix, Robbie seemed the best man to talk to ahead of this weekends UTMB so we got him on the phone to talk us through what makes this such a special race and who he thinks is going to win. We also touch upon doping in ultra running before Kieran Alger makes his monthly appearance to talk all things tech. He was wearing three watches. Seriously.
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As inner city levels become increasingly dangerous, journalist and runner Kate Carter joins us in the studio to discuss running and air pollution and what can and can't be done to deal with this invisible menace, especially for runners who have to face the daily challenge of sucking in a lung full of less than fresh air.
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Many have been converted to a life of running after reading of the virtues in the pages of a book, yet which is the best running book out there? Joining Ben and Rick in the studio are RW staffers Andy and John and each of them have a few minutes to make a case for their chosen books. Some are classics, some are not, have a listen to see if you agree. You can even vote - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk - let us know who gets your vote and what your favourite running book is.
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One episode might not be enough to talk recovery, but we're off to a great start with out guest, Risqat Fabunmi-Alade. She's a 100 & 200m sprinter, a PT, a sports scientist and a massage therapist, so we tried to touch upon all basis when it comes to running, training and how to get the body back in working order for the next run.
Rick joins us from his sofa as he recovers from running is first 100 miler and Ben, Andy and Jane discuss the new Nike Joyride, a shoe designed specifically to help runners recover.
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Would you run 100 miles? As the marathon is slowly replaced by the 100 miler as the true measure of endurance running, we talk to Susie Chan about her experiences over 100 miles, while Rick prepares for his first BIG race this weekend at the North Downs Way 100.
Ben is not running 100 miles anytime soon and is more than happy with that.
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A double whammy this week as James Poole talks to us as a response to EP.23, championing the high volume, long and slow approach to endurance running. Kieran Alger pops in to talk all things sleep tech and how it can and will help your running.
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Running has always been a great adopter and beneficiary of technology and the growth of virtual running is no different; the humble treadmill has been given a new lease of life by a global community, all running in avatar form. We spoke to journalist Isaac Williams about his recent investigation into the world of online running and to Stephen Cousins, a run leader on Zwift and regular using of online running platforms.
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As an alternative to big mile weeks, Brian Mackenzie developed a set of training protocols firmly based in the world of crossfit, utilising movement patterns, mobility drills and strength work to build big, stronger, runners. We wanted to talk to him about this training method, plus his more recent work on how technology is distracting us all from training properly.
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Ahead of London Pride Parade, this week we are discussing running in the LGBT community and are delighted to be joined by two members and Co-Presidents of the London Frontrunners, which is the biggest LGBT sports club in Europe, Kirsty Fitzgerald and Jamie Keenan.
Rick has also made a jingle and for this we can but only apologise.
Sarah Morwood has recovered from two career-threatening injuries to win a 100-mile ultramarathons. She explains how she kept positive during her recovery and why she rarely wears a watch when she races. Sarah is happy to speak with other people who've suffered serious knee or spinal injures – get in touch via her Instagram or Twitter pages. Runner's World's own John Carroll also makes an appearance to explain why he thinks that, contrary to popular belief, human beings weren't born to run after all.
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Food and running; as runners, food becomes more than just something we need to survive, it's the source of our power and nutritionist Kim Pearson joins us to tell how to make the most of meal time.
Rick and Ben discuss the joys of running on holiday and Kerry is back with more news including plus sized mannequins and Caster Semenya.
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Discussing all things parkrun and 5K, the holders of the fastest parkrun times join us to share their running stories and help you get faster on a Saturday morning (or whenever you want)
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It's been well reported that when it comes to ultra running, women are regularly out performing their male counter parts so we spoke to a legend of the sport, Mimi Anderson, on why she thinks this might be.
Rick talks about trying to escape Great Britain (it's a race, not Brexit related) and Ben uses science (sort of) to explain why he's not having knee surgery.
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Fresh from five days racing across the wilds of Wales, Sabrina Verjee talks to us about her amazing second place at the Dragon’s Back event, how she fits in running around her busy life as a vet, why running should always be fun and the art of wall paper removal (clue, it's all about determination). Rick and Ben champion the mile as a race distance and Kerry is rightly self-congratulatory about a new marathon PB.
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In this episode we talk to Scott Cunliffe, a Burnley FC fan who ran to every away game this season to raise money for charity (he's raised over £50K), whilst also using running to help him deal with his own mental health issues. We discuss running books and Ben finally admits he is very boring and Rick tells you how to make ugly, but delicious running gels.
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Welcome to the first of our new weekly podcasts. Joining us in the studio is adventurer and barefoot champion, Anna McNuff, who is planning on running 100 barefoot marathons across the country, RW's Kerry McCarthy pops in to discuss to some hot topics and Rick and Ben decide, if they really had, which toes they'd cut off.
There is also a recap of our recent #LondonLoop FKT attempt, plus some extra bits and bobs.
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Part two of our London Marathon special podcast and this episode features chats with Kate Carter, a sub 3 marathon runner who’s made the unusual decision to run this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon dressed in a full panda costume.
Kate Fanning who is running for Brain Research UK in memory of her father. Signing up for the marathon on the morning of his funeral, Kate has been using the training to help her manage her grief and help a very worthwhile cause (https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KateFanning)
Runner's World's Kerry McCarthy, our most capped marathoner (we've lost count but it's a lot) offers up some race day tips and pervious guest and ultra runner Mark Thornberry joins us for a great tale of running and resilience.
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Recorded at the Expo as the London Marathon excitement builds, We have a packed part 1 of a 2 part special for you!
We spoke to Harry Vowles who is running in the iconic Save The Rhino costume and Oscar White (aka TentMan) who is aiming to break the Guinness world record for running in a tent.
Next we have a truly inspirational chat with Paula Shrimpton, whose story of hope and over coming serious mental and physical health issues will no doubt resonate with many taking on the marathon.
Leon Cerrone and Lloyd Kempson joined us who have been preparing for the race as part of New Balance's Everybody's Race campaign (Leon currently features on the cover of the May issue of the magazine too).
Kieran Alger, Scott Cain and Sim Benson join us to talk about the future of marathon running, sustainability and the impact of running on the environment we live in.
And our very own Jane Mcguire reflects on the last 16 weeks of training as she prepares for the race on Sunday.
We're recording part 2 today, coming out tomorrow.
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As spring approaches, attention turns to all things 26.2 miles. This episode features conversations with London Marathon Event Director Hugh Brasher and how 2019 is going to be the best year yet, Andy Lane, Professor of Sport Psychology at the University of Wolverhampton tells us how to up our mental game and prepare our heads for race day and Kieren Alger joins us in the studio to talk all thing power and why this relatively new metric could be the secret to running your best marathon yet.
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February's podcast covers all bases, with Phil Hewitt's incredible tale of how running has healed him after he was stabbed, Jasmine Paris talks to Rick about running and winning the Spine Race and we get the boss in to talk about how he has discovered running later on in life and is annoyingly good at it, qualifying for Boston!
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The first RW podcast of 2019 and it's a doozy!
Susie Chan joins us in the studio to talk about her journey from inactive smoker to ultra running queen, running coach Tom Craggs offers up some pearls of wisdom for anyone beginning their journey towards a spring marathon and RW's Kerry McCarthy guides us through the art of planning a year of racing.
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This months episode features Scott Cunliffe, who is running 3000 miles from Turf Moor to every Burnley away game for community based charities & mental health awareness, MC and rapper Linguistics talks about his love for running, music and why his new ep, Self Medicated features a song called 'Run' and Jon Albon, OCR and skyrunning champ, joins us to discuss an incredible season he's had and the almost $1,000,000 prize pot.
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This month's episode focuses on eating disorders and running.
We spoke to Tom Fairbrother, a 2:34 marathon runner and the co-founder of #Trainbrave, a campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders in athletics, RW deputy digital editor, Jane McGuire talks about her own battles with disordered eating and her relationship with running, four-time World Ironman Champion, a world record holder, and the global lead for health & wellbeing at parkrun, Chrissie Wellington discusses of her own relationship with food and training and dietician Renee McGregor talks about the rise of Orthorexia in running.
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Episode 9 is here and this month we're all about being green. That's right, we're talking ethical running, especially when it comes to the environment and the impact running has.
Joining Rick and Ben in the studio is RW's deputy digital editor Jane who has been researching the topic and spoke to Ooho, the manufacturers of edible water for races; race organiser of the Harrow Half, Keith Foley, talks about how and why they removed plastic bottles from the course; journalist Isaac Williams talks to us about plogging and RW's Kerry joins us to talk about the brands that are trying to make a difference.
Remember to subscribe and rate the show and drop us an email with any questions/topics you think we should be discussing - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk
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In Episode 8 we talk to ultra-mumma Sophie Power about breastfeeding whilst running the UTMB, RW contributor Damian Hall joins us to talk about his 5th place at the UTMB and how he only started running aged 34, we speak to Markus Torgeby about moving away from society to live in the Swedish wilderness and how running has helped his mental health and Rick speaks to Dina Asher-Smith, fresh from winning three golds at the European Championships.
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Welcome to episode 7 of the Runner's World UK podcast and what an episode it is!After some waffle about triathlons and running 40 miles on the North Downs Way, we talk to some great running people including inspiring ultrarunner Mark Thornberry who is running ultramarathons despite having terminal liver cancer; physio, running coach, writer and Lazy Girl Running, Laura Fountain joins us to talk about running and parenthood; GoodGym founder Ivo Gormley joins us to talk about how combining running with doing social good led to GoodGym recently completing 100,000 good deeds and finally, Ben had a brief chat with Paula Radcliffe about the current and promising state of British marathon running. Remember, any questions or comments - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk
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Episode 6 of the Runner's World podcast and it's all about the future of running. We speak to RW editor Andy Dixon about running past, future and present as today sees the 25th Anniversary issue hit the shelves and that features a very special guest on the cover.Tech guru and running man, Kieran Alger (www.manvsmiles.co.uk & @manvsmiles) joins us in the studio to talk how technology will influence, aid and distract us from running in the future.An interview as rare as hens teeth, Rick managed to spoke to mountain runner Kilian Jornet after he broke the record for the Bob Graham round. And 5 time Olympian and RW editor Jo Pavey spoke to us about her illustrious career, how running has changed and what is next for her,
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This is the fifth episode of the Runner’s World podcast, full of inspiring interviews and actionable advice from the wide world of running.We spoke to journalist and sub-3hr marathoner Kate Carter on why she thinks not relying on a watch helped her train, we discuss heckling, and why some people still seem to think it’s OK to hurl abuse at runners and Kate discusses what is inspiring her at the minute, and looks at where running might go nextThere’s a quick tribute to the legendary ultrarunner Don Ritchie, who died earlier this month. We interview Jonny Muir; the author and mountain runner joined us by phone to talk about his new book, The Mountains Are Calling. He talks about the ethos and appeal of running in Scotland’s high places and believes it can be a boost to people’s physical and mental health.We're then join by RW’s commissioning editor, Kerry McCarthy, to discusses why recreational distance running is so white.
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This is the fourth episode of the Runner’s World podcast, full of inspiring interviews and actionable advice from the wide world of running. In this episode Rick Pearson and Kerry McCarthy talk marathon achievements, and remember the great Bruce Tulloh - a pioneer of barefoot running and the original coaching editor of RW. Kerry recalls meeting Bruce; Rick wonders whether barefoot running is due a reappraisal.We talk to comedian and RW columnist Paul Tonkinson about marathon running, annoying runners and the brilliant conversations along the way. We also talk to Rob Pope, who has just completed the 'Forest Gump Run' across the US, clocking up more than 15,000 miles. Our final interview is with BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth, who has just completed Marathon des Sables, often referred to as the 'world's toughest' footrace.
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Rick sat down for a chat with Judge Craig Mitchell, one of the stars of the new Skid Row movie (out 9th May) who saw running as a way to help those living on the streets of LA to quit drugs, get healthy and turn their lives around. With the promise of a chance to run an international marathon if they stuck to the plan, Judge Mitchell, used the running to provide balance in all their lives and offer him the opportunity to change the world in a way that he can’t in his own courtroom.
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Welcome to episode 2 of the Runner's World UK podcast, featuring an interview with adventurer Sean Conway, Rick and Ben discuss the RW London Peaks Relay and Peter Thompson discusses his attempt to run this year's Tour de France route.
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Welcome to episode 1 of the Runner's World UK podcast. In this episode, RW reader Maud Hodson, from East London Runners, discusses why she thinks it’s high time men and women ran the same distances at cross-countryIn 'Human Race' we talk to Kevin Webber, who was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer in 2014, and discuss how he’s used running to inspire himself and others. He discusses some of the races he’s taken part in, including the Marathon des Sables, and looks forward to taking part in the 6633 Arctic Ultra in MarchWill Watt, co-founder of The Swimmer, pops in to talk about the event, which involves a half marathon of running and four cold swims. He says he thinks running and swimming are a great combination because, unlike cycling, they are incredibly simple.
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