Bad Boy Running

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David talks to Do-Badder Allie Bailey on her recent return from running the route of the Mongolia 100 - set to launch next year. She explains exactly what went down when a handful of Do-Badders (and G-Law) did when they raced 100 miles across a frozen lake in Mongolia. Allie reveals: How the hell she got roped into doing it in the first place The extremely limited...

Send us Fan Mail Here's the second part of the BBR interview with adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins talking about his challenges in China and around the world. If you've not listened to the first part, we suggest going back now and giving that a listen first. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How the Chinese ultra...

Send us Fan Mail If high-spirited adventure and expecting the unexpected is your thing, then you're going to love this two-part episode on Bad Boy Running. We speak to running adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins about his many and varied challenges, many of which he has set himself. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How...

Send us Fan Mail In one of our most popular episodes, we spoke with former GB athlete Colin McCourt onto the podcast to talk about his 16 min 5k challenge which could have resulted in £1700 if he won or 17 tattoos of his mates' names adorned across his body if he lost. Well, he's back and his challenge has concluded... and he did it! (Oh wait... maybe we should have added a SPOILERS warn...

Send us Fan Mail Back by popular demand, 100-mile record holder and race beer aficionado Camille Herron returns to talk about the records she's smashed since she was last on the show as well as reveal her secret to her Comrades Marathon success. Here's what you'll hear on this episode: Camille reveals how she approached her latest three record-breaking races Why Comrades was such an...

Send us Fan Mail In the second part of the Sean Conway interview, the guys launch right into talking about the rest of the endurance-adventurer's challenges: Sean reveals just how much fun swimming the length of Britain really is (and how much worse it is for support crew) Sean explains why he walked up Kilimanjaro dressed as a penguin Sean reveals how he was shamed by The Sun over his infamo...

Send us Fan Mail It's one of the episodes you've been waiting for... Jody and David speak with Sean Conway, adventurer extraordinaire and multiple record holder. But that's not before the chaps go off on a complete tangent about news and current affairs (seriously, not seriously), wannabe explorers wearing pants up Snowden and midlife crises.  In this episode, here's what you&a...

Send us Fan Mail Ok, this week's episode is a bit special. And not in that way. Bad Boy Running has bumped this right up the schedule because we had Camille booked in to speak to Jody and David simply for her badass drinking antics (and the fact she's sponsored by a brewery). But as if by a huge amount of luck, Camille ( @runcamille ) only went and broke the 100 mile record at the Tunnel...

Send us Fan Mail David has been to film (but not partake in) the OCR World Championships. They offer their opinions and it would appear that David's elitism has begun to deteriorate. Jody talks about why it's hard to compare Ultra Running with OCR and has an idea to discuss at the end about a possible BBR spin off. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this...

Send us Fan Mail Here's the second part of the BBR interview with Rat Race's Jim Mee. If you've not listened to the first part, go back and listen first otherwise this ain't going to make much sense... It's been promised for LOOOOONNNNNGGG time, but here it is at last, the lads' interview with Rat Race founder Jim Mee. Jody and David dive into the world of Rat Race Th...

Send us Fan Mail It's been promised for LOOOOONNNNNGGG time, but here it is at last, the lads' interview with Rat Race founder Jim Mee. Jody and David dive into the world of Rat Race The guys speak to Jim about the state of OCR and why so many races are disappearing - and what seems to be taken their place Jim looks back at some of the crazier events (a few of which he hinted may be resu...

Send us Fan Mail Here's the second part of BBR's interview with OCR World Champ Jonathan Albon. If you've not listened to the first episode, go back to part 1 and start from there (obvs) If you want to get involved then join the Facebook group! Simply search Bad Boy Running Podcast and then request to join the group. You can also e-mail us on  letters@badboyrunning.com You can also...

Send us Fan Mail We've got an epic two-parter with OCR World Champ and Skyrunner, Jonathan Albon. Before the guys speak to Jon, David recalls his experience of this year's Marathon du Medoc, reveals a challenge by Monkey Tennis podcast, talks "easter eggs" and reveals why he has a beer named after him. Then the guys speak with Jon Albon (interview starts on 42 minutes, if you w...

Send us Fan Mail David Harvey talks us through how he lost a load of weight thanks to running. His main goal was to run the Western States 100 and, after a drunken night out, he woke up to find that he'd entered it unknowingly. After waving goodbye to the entrance fee, he got to training and tells us all about his preparation and his experience of actually running the race. Did sitting in a s...

Send us Fan Mail SPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen to this podcast if you haven't watched Netflix documentary Icarus and want to watch it to get the full effect And so... Jody and David are back with another episode of Bad Boy Running covering huge range of vitally important topics, including...  The strangest start to a podcast you've ever experienced (don't worry they're "ex...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back with a catch up after the thrilling Super Saturday of Great British Beerathon and then Beer Mile World Championships. Jody discusses his strategies for running the Double Beerathon, while David explains exactly what went on with the placing at the Beer Mile... and how he's now an international medalled athlete. David also takes the time to educate Jody about...

Send us Fan Mail There's little the guys love more than talking about beer. Ok, probably drinking beer... but that doesn't exactly make a great podcast episode. In this episode, Jody and David talk to British 1500m athlete Dale Clutterbuck who is looking to improve on his European Beer Mile record for the Beer Mile... but taking on the very best again in the Beer Mile World Champs shortl...

Send us Fan Mail The guys interview ultramarathon man and endurance athlete Dean Karnazes, who talks about his latest book Road To Sparta, the magic of running marathons and ultras and how he trains and prepares for his grueling race schedule. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: The lure of the Spartathlon and why it's just so tough The No.1 nutrition mistake Dean made before and...

Send us Fan Mail Finally! It's the hashing episode... with special guest Sweetheart, aka Philip Ralph (if you're wondering why he has a nickname all is explained). Hash House Harriers are all over the world (self-styled as "drinking clubs with a running problem") and drinking is a BIG part of the draw. As a long time hasher David (aka Princess) tries to explain to Jody (aka Jod...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jody and David are joined by Allie Bailey. She's a Do-Badder who has set herself a rather awe-inspiring challenge this year. They discuss what got her into running in the first place, how she's built up to running all these epic events, and how she stays injury free.  She also starts the ball rolling for a charitable campaign that the Bad Boy Running comm...

Send us Fan Mail The guys start off by talking about Jody's long term running goals and come to some interesting conclusions. It's a fairly running-heavy podcast today (sorry!) as they talk about David's experience of Questars and his own personal quest of trying to get Jody to ride a bike in a race. The OMM also features and David talks us through the gorgeous views, his excellent...

Send us Fan Mail Jody and David talk about what Liege looks like in beer goggles following the success of the Beer Lovers' Marathon. David talks us through what the first few hours of the marathon was like and then Jody begins to take over as Hellard realises he can't remember all that much. David ends up racing part of the event for the sake of his wallet and Jody comes close to a lifet...

Send us Fan Mail After a brief discussion of Lee’s progress on the Monarch’s Way, the guys talk about David’s ambitions to be a Celebrant which would give him to power to marry people (without their consent sometimes). Twenty minutes in the guys give a formal intro to the podcast and then discuss the topics for today’s episode. Jody runs very far, we find out his experience of this and how it comp...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, it's the SPECIAL you've been waiting for...  The guys speak to Do-Badder Lee-stuart Evans while he's en-route to the start of The Monarch's Way Ultra - a 615-mile race along one of the country's longest trails. Lee talks about the ridiculous challenge he's facing, what he's going to eat, how he's going to cope with running on his own fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the guys discuss the recent MdS with the person who came 3rd place, Captain Tom Evans! This Brit came from, seemingly, nowhere and did incredibly well on his first ever multi-day ultra. He's certainly one to look out for in the future and the guys discuss his training and experience of the race. After the main interview there's a recap of the progress of...