The Runner's World UK Podcast (Runner's World UK)
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| 27 Apr 2021 | Author and ultra runner Billy White joins us to talk food and running | 00:29:49 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 | J M Thompson: How Running Saved My Life | 00:33:36 | |
Psychologist and ultrarunner J M Thompson credits running with helping him to recover from profound depression and addiction. His memoir, Running is a Kind of Dreaming, discusses his descent into madness and how running saved his life. He speaks about why he believes running can be so helpful to those dealing with depression and anxiety, and the advice he would offer to his younger self. Pick up a copy of Running is a Kind of Dreaming here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 | 10 Top Tapering Tips | 00:35:25 | |
In the name of marathon preparation – and alliteration – we bringing you 10 top tapering tips. The subtle art of doing a little less is the source of much anxiety among runners, us included, so we've rustled up a calm-inducing collection of tips to make the days and weeks before your marathon that little bit easier. Hopefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jul 2020 | Laura Fountain: coaching during the covid crisis | 00:32:55 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Apr 2020 | Adharanand Finn: how running can prepares us for a crisis | 00:47:12 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Deborah James talks running, cancer and why medals matter | 00:42:13 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jun 2021 | Talking peace, positivity and blessings with Charlie Dark | 00:50:46 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Aug 2019 | Air pollution and running | 00:26:40 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Mar 2021 | Harassed on the Run | 00:32:53 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Sep 2020 | Running kit essentials; what you really need | 00:35:45 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 May 2019 | Barefoot running with Anna McNuff. | 00:25:29 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2021 | Fitness trackers, social media and the impact on mental wellbeing. | 00:29:10 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | Dean Karnazes: how to grow older, wiser, slower and stronger | 00:29:47 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Aug 2021 | Cannabidiol (CBD) and running: what we know and what we don't | 00:34:43 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2020 | What is fascia, and why is it important to runners? | 00:35:02 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Feb 2021 | Can you outrun ageing? | 00:33:36 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jun 2019 | Mimi Anderson talks ultra running women | 00:19:20 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Jul 2021 | Lisa Jackson: the magic of micro-steps | 00:28:42 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 | Laura Muir | 00:31:16 | |
Olympic silver medalist and running LEGEND, Laura Muir joins us to discuss her performance at Tokyo 2020, the dedication and hard work it took to get there, over coming set backs, how running slow is too hard and that she'll never race the marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 May 2021 | Is your relationship with running healthy? | 00:30:24 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | 1001 running tips with Robbie Britton | 00:34:33 | |
Ultrarunner, coach and now author, Robbie Britton has written a book of running tips - 1001 of them - and so we spoke to him about some of these pearls of running wisdom and how they can help all runners of all abilities. Do you trust the toilet queue at races? Robbie thinks you should. You can buy Robbie's book here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Sep 2019 | Social media and the rise of exercise addiction | 00:35:31 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2019 | Is the fear of failure holding you back? | 00:36:34 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Nov 2020 | Sophie Raworth: running during the lockdown | 00:24:10 | |
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... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Feb 2020 | Paul Tonkinson AND Damian Hall | 00:31:25 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Aug 2020 | Damian Hall: running an FKT on the Pennine Way | 00:33:26 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Oct 2021 | The one where Jane ran the London Marathon | 00:32:49 | |
Co-host AND special guest, Jane, Rick and Ben talk about the London Marathon and how great a weekend it was. There is even some live recording from the event, give it that edge! Jane also reveals her secret rice cake pizza recipe and Rick makes everyone listen to some songs he wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Aug 2020 | We talk to The Outrunners Charity founder, Tyler Williams-Green | 00:45:28 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Oct 2020 | The future of Black running | 00:52:02 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Oct 2021 | Charlotte Purdue | 00:29:00 | |
A few days after her amazing performance at the London Marathon, Ben sat down to talk to Charlotte about her return to the marathon, overcoming adversity and how feeling relevant in the sport has nothing to do with constantly racing or being online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 | Running superstitions | 00:30:11 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Mar 2021 | The allure of the 'impossible' race | 00:35:31 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 | Hillary Allen's amazing recovery and return to winning | 00:35:31 | |
When Hillary Allen fell 150ft during a mountain race in Norway, her prognosis for a full recovery was bad, let alone returning to running and winning ultra races again. But that is what has happened and we met up with Hillary to talk about how this pivotal moment in her life changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Aug 2021 | RW's hot takes on the Tokyo Olympics | 00:31:21 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Dec 2019 | RED January: how to outrun the winter blues | 00:37:33 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 | A Runner's Survival Guide to Christmas | 00:26:28 | |
Unless you happen to be a reindeer, it's hard to emerge from the festive period fitter than when you started. But fear not: running coach Lewis Moses (newlevelscoaching.co.uk) is here to help you navigate Christmas, and emerge from it happy, relaxed and raring to go Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jan 2020 | Kipchoge Vs Bekele, banning THOSE shoes and running and fatherhood | 00:40:07 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Apr 2020 | Hugh Brasher and Nick Rusling discuss The 2.6 Challenge | 00:29:04 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 May 2020 | Running without races, talking tech, Strava etiquette and more | 00:46:53 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2020 | Comedian Tom Lucy + running tech and the coronavirus | 00:41:30 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Sep 2021 | Running with multiple sclerosis | 00:34:19 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2020 | Jon Albon: how to get out of your comfort zone | 00:30:50 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Sep 2021 | How to Take the Stress out of Race Week | 00:34:42 | |
The week leading up to a marathon is meant to be filled with rest and relaxation. Too often, the opposite is true. So to help you get to the start line of a big race without feeling stressed and knackered, we spoke with running coach and author Laura Fountain (lazygirlrunning.com) to get some expert tips on remaining cool, calm and collected during race week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jun 2019 | Running a fast 5k with Andy Baddeley and Charlotte Arter | 00:32:41 | |
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) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | How to be a greener runner | 00:27:53 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Dec 2019 | What is mobility and why should runners care? | 00:35:31 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Kate Carter: in praise of shorter distances | 00:30:05 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Jul 2021 | Running and grief | 00:37:52 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Sep 2020 | #RUNSOME | 00:29:32 | |
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.org and get involved. You can also follow them on twitter and instagram, just search @RunSomeHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 | Marathon Marcus: How To Run Your Best Marathon | 00:28:36 | |
On this week's show, we speak with Marcus Brown (aka Marathon Marcus) about how he went from running a 4:55 marathon to a sub-3. Find out more about Marcus here: marathonmarcus.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Sep 2020 | World Suicide Prevention Day: it's ok to not be ok. | 00:36:54 | |
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 HopeLine UK 0800 068 4141 Lifeline (N.Ireland) 0808 808 8000 Samaritans:116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile) SHOUT Text 85258 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Beth Potter: 5ks, super-shoes and social media | 00:31:00 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Dec 2021 | The Running Charity | 00:37:15 | |
It's the last podcast of 2021 and we speak to Alex Eagle from The Running Charity about the incredible work that they do with homeless people, asylum seekers and anyone needing help, utilising the power of running to help people change their lives. We also discuss the case of Seyfu, an Ethiopian runner who is currently under threat of being deported, despite is aspirations to run for team GB (he's very fast!). Happy Christmas and see you in 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jan 2022 | Why running is for every body | 00:24:25 | |
On this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of new year's running resolutions, why running backwards could be the way forwards, and why running is for everybody and every body. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 | The good, the bad and running up hills | 00:32:06 | |
Rick, Jane and Ben discuss the physical, mental and literal highs and lows of running with some chat about good and bad runs, why filming yourself on a treadmill never looks good, entering marathons when you're not meant to be running marathons and most importantly, why running up hill should be part of everyone's 2022 training plan. We even suggest some sessions you can all try. There will be a guest next week, we promise* *sort of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 | Andy Dixon: the lure of the 50-mile race | 00:30:51 | |
This week, Jane McGuire details her running 'Joy Plan', we debate the merits of the long run, and RW editor-in-chief Andy Dixon explains why he's planning to run 50 miles in his 50th year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | Josh Watson chats mobility, body position and breathing | 00:31:58 | |
Sports therapist Josh Watson (@joshdwatson) joins Rick and Ben this week to discuss how body position and the influence of posture and breathing can impact running performance and mobility. In other words, *starts singing* the shoulder bone's connected to the thiiiiigh bone... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Trash Free Trails | 00:53:46 | |
We all love running in nice places, but those nice places can often be spoilt by litter and rubbish, so we thought we'd speak to Dom Ferris, the founder of Trash Free Trails because he's building a community and organisation to help make the nice places really nice again and we want in. Who would have thought littering would be such a complicated topic, but we have a good chat about why it is and what we can all do to make the outside a better place for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | Nick Willis: Running a Sub-4-Minute Mile (20 Years in a Row) | 00:37:44 | |
The double Olympic medallist recently became the first man to run a sub-4-min mile for 20 years in a row. He tells RW about his training philosophy and why he believes the mile is a great distance for runners of all abilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Feb 2022 | Renee McGregor: The Pros and Cons of Fasted Running | 00:29:27 | |
On this week's episode, we speak with leading sports dietician Renee McGregor about the growing popularity of 'fasted' running. Is it ever a good idea to run on empty? What are some of the advantages? What are the dangers? We also look at a new workout routine, Mountain Legs, that you can complete in just three minutes, and discuss the upcoming London Landmarks half-marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Sep 2019 | Athletics World Championships and the Berlin Marathon | 00:33:35 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2022 | Tom Craggs: How to Master the Long Run | 00:37:37 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Mar 2022 | How to run further and avoid injury with Damian Hall | 00:37:56 | |
Ultra runner, coach author Damian Hall joins us to talk about the holy grail of running training, increasing mileage and avoiding injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Rose Harvey: How I Ran a 2:27 Marathon | 00:33:41 | |
Rose Harvey says that running was "a lockdown project that got a bit out of control". The lawyer and 2:27 marathoner discusses her training and how she went from someone who dreaded running at school to one of the UK's best female distance runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | How running makes you happier | 00:27:29 | |
With International Happiness Day taking place on 20 March 2022, what better time to discuss the pursuit of happiness through running? To this end, we're joined by Nic Marks, a happiness expert and statistician, who believes there are five pillars to happiness – regular movement being one. Find out more about Nic Marks' work here: nicmarks.org or fridaypulse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Lisa Jackson: How Running Builds Resilience | 00:33:33 | |
On this week's episode, RW columnist Lisa Jackson discusses running and resilience. Studies have shown that running can help us to better handle the challenges that life can throw at us, and Lisa talks about how she's been putting this into practice following her husband Graham's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Mar 2022 | Are super shoes ruining running? | 00:26:40 | |
The conversation over carbon shoes continues as Rick and Ben are joined by Kieran Alger and Vassos Alexander to discuss not just the performance side of the argument, but the greater impact on the culture of running that these super shoes is having. Kieran also announces a RIDICULOUS running adventure he's got planned later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | How to Turn Failure into Success | 00:34:12 | |
On this week's show, we're joined by Locksmith (aka Leon Rolle) from the award-winning band Rudimental. A talented footballer and dedicated runner, Locksmith talks about how to turn early rejection into success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | Running and Long Covid | 00:20:00 | |
On this show, journalist and sub-three marathoner Kate Carter takes a deep dive into the science surrounding running and covid. How soon can you return to running after a covid infection? What are some of the red flags? And does running in itself make a severe covid infection less likely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | Should you run with or without a running watch? | 00:36:39 | |
Are you a devoted user of a device or do you run free from the technological burden of a running watch? Rick, Jane and Ben are joined by RW columnist and running coach Sam Murphy to discuss her recent stint of tech-free running and how she's found it impact her running, for better and worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Apr 2022 | Mara Yamauchi: How To Run Your Best Marathon | 00:39:05 | |
On this week's show, British marathon legend Mara Yamauchi discusses some of the key insights from her new book, Marathon Wisdom. For more on Mara, visit marayamauchi.com Pick up a copy of Marathon Wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 May 2022 | Jasmin Paris discusses The Green Runners | 00:31:18 | |
On this episode, Jasmin Paris and Darren Evans discuss The Green Runners, a new running community that's looking to help runners become more environmentally friendly: thegreenrunners.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 May 2022 | Running and mental health with Justin Reid-Simms | 00:38:50 | |
Running coach and trainer, Justin joins Rick, Jane and Ben to discuss how running has played a role in coping when times are hard, been the source of anxiety and how to strike a healthy balance. If you are struggling with your mental health, depression, experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness, there are a number of charities you can reach out to - The Samaritans : www.samaritans.org Mind : www.mind.org.uk CALM : www.thecalmzone.net BEAT : www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk You can find out more about Justin on his website www.alamerathletic.com and read the essays he wrote and mentions in the podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | Minreet Kaur and The Running Sisters | 00:25:03 | |
Author and journalist Minreet Kaur joins Ben and Rick to talk about a new running club she's started called Running Sisters, which she hopes will encourage women in the South Asian community to take up and benefit from running. We also discover that the Skipping Sikh is her dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 May 2022 | Keely Hodgkinson | 00:32:34 | |
Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m silver medalist joined us to talk about THAT race in Tokyo, her training, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, dreams, desires and how she just really wanted to be a swimmer when she was younger! Apologies for some of the sound issues in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 May 2022 | Half marathon training with Lloyd Kempson | 00:39:39 | |
Team Project Run and Nike coach, Lloyd Kempson joins Ben and Rick to talk all things half marathon; how to train for them, the best approach at tackling the distance, key sessions, why lactate threshold is so important and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jun 2022 | Kadeena Cox: the life of a Paralympian | 00:36:42 | |
If you ever want to feel like an underachiever, simply check out the CV of Kadeena Cox: four Olympic golds, achieved in both running and cycling; Lululemon ambassador and champion for inclusivity in athletics; and, thrillingly, 2021 Celebrity MasterChef champion. She's got the lot – and she's on this week's episode to discuss the life of a Paralympian. For more on how Kadeena is bringing more diversity to sport, visit kc-academy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | Sabrina Pace-Humphreys | 00:35:29 | |
Sabrina joins Rick and Ben and discusses running for her mental health, conquering ultras and childbirth and her new book, Black Sheep: A story of Rural racism, Identity and Hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | London Frontrunners: a running club for the LGBTQ+ community | 00:31:37 | |
London Frontrunners is an inclusive running club for the LGTQ+ community. Co-president Ashley Harwood discusses the club's ethos, ambitions for the future and upcoming Pride Run 10K event. For more on London Frontrunners, visit londonfrontrunners.org For more on the Pride Run 10, visit priderun10k.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | Does 80/20 training work on low mileage? | 00:41:23 | |
On this episode, UK road running manager Tom Craggs looks at whether 80/20 training works for low-mileage runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | How to train like a Norwegian | 00:24:26 | |
On this episode, running coach James Poole discusses the Norwegian training method, popularised by the formidable Ingebrigtsen brothers. James discusses two studies, which you can access here and here, and also talks about the merits of Trash Free Trails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | 8 Running Myths – Busted | 00:38:33 | |
Static stretching is bad. Super shoes are only for the super quick. Going further is necessarily harder. Wrong, wrong, wrong. On this episode, we look to debunk some common running misconceptions. At one point, the hosts mention the fabulous Ethiopian warm-up, which you can view for yourself here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Apr 2021 | Kevin Quinn: running and heart surgery | 00:37:44 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | Sabrina Verjee talks Wainwrights, finishing last at school, writing a book and more | 00:40:01 | |
Ultra running record holder and now author, Sabrina Verjee joins us to talk about running with no expectations, getting used to failing, obsessing over tasks and much much more. Oh and ultra running. And writing her new book, 'When There's a Hill'. You can pre-order that here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Jul 2022 | How to Run Faster as You Get Older | 00:41:53 | |
On this episode, elite distance runner Eoin Everard looks at how to run well into your 30s and beyond. Listen in to learn the tweaks we can all make to our training and recovery to ensure we're running stronger as we get older. Check out Everard's free Pilates book here: www.everardpilates.com/book Watch a video of Everard going through some key injury-prevention exercises here: https://youtu.be/1nwj0QeliX4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Aug 2022 | Anti-doping controls at the Commonwealth Games | 00:34:47 | |
Ahead of the Commonwealth Games taking place, we are speaking to Professor Kim Wolff, Head of the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London, who is leading the anti-doping testing programme during the Games. We discuss the shady past of athletics, who sophisticated modern testing has become and how it's not about catching cheats, but protecting athletes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Aug 2022 | How to Become a Mentally Stronger Runner | 00:30:41 | |
On this episode, sports psychologist Stuart Holliday provides expert insights on how to become a mentally stronger runner. These are practical tips, applicable to runners of all experience levels and ability, designed to help you better deal with tough training sessions and races. Check out Stuart's work at his website: endurancemindcoaching.com Listen to his Focused Mind podcast: endurancemindcoaching.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | Tom Evans: from knee surgery to UTMB | 00:41:09 | |
This week’s Runner’s World podcast features a chat with ultra runner Tom Evan and we of course discuss all things UTMB he prepares for the race, but also how this time a year ago he was having knee surgery and his competitive running future was looking less than certain. We also chat through the changes he's had to make in his training, how you can't get bison burgers in Tesco and that his spaghetti is the best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Aug 2022 | Catching up with Kieran Alger on the Danube | 00:48:26 | |
Kieran Alger is attempting to run the length of the Danube river from sea to source, a route that covers 2,000 miles (3,000km), to raise money for poverty-impacted children - you can read more and donate here. We caught up with Kieran on his one and only rest day after 60 days of running. We talked about his journey so far, how distance and time becomes distorted on challenges like this, the highs and lows, bearding growing and much, much more. https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/runtheblue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | Sophie Raworth: Running the OCC | 00:21:28 | |
BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth recently swapped the studio for the mountains as she took on the 55km OCC in Chamonix, France. She talks about how she fits in her training around a high-pressured job and why anyone heading to the Alps to race should spend some quality time with a stair-climber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 | 12 of the best race day tips | 00:37:31 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Sep 2022 | 8 ways Emil Zatopek changed running forever | 00:27:19 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Sep 2022 | Everything you need to know about your knees and running | 00:25:45 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Sep 2022 | Stephen Mangan: getting ready to run London | 00:26:35 | |
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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Oct 2022 | Meet the record-breaking relay fighting climate change | 00:24:08 | |
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: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Oct 2022 | 5 ways running makes you smarter | 00:28:51 | |
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Running and the aerobic system explained | 00:42:25 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | 5 Women Who Changed Running Forever | 00:28:34 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2022 | Harry Judd: My Quest to Run a Sub-3 Marathon | 00:33:47 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 | Chris McDougall talks Born to Run 2 | 00:33:50 | |
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||