Bad Boy Running

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Bad Boy Running podcast, we speak to experienced ultramarathon and endurance athlete Dave Stuart - who also happens to be a Do-Badder! Dave has been a popular member of the Bad Boy Running community right from the start, and during that time he has raced in some of the biggest ultramarathon races in the world. These races include Western States, UTMB, GUCR,...

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Send us Fan Mail Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com   Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://cl...

Send us Fan Mail Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com   Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://cl...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life throws us a curveball that sets us off on a path we never expected. Jimmy Watkins' story embodies that serendipitous twist, transforming from a rugby player to a runner, and finally a rock star. Our episode peels back the layers of Jimmy's eclectic journey, where the sweat of the track blends with the grit of the stage. Hang on to your headphones as we tra...

Send us Fan Mail I Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com   Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://cl...

Send us Fan Mail When the rhythm of life throws us curveballs, sometimes it's the beat of our own hearts that guides us back to joy. Join us on a soul-stirring journey with ex-800 meter runner and rockstar, Jody Hopkins, as we track his transition from the highs of athletic prowess to the enigmatic world of music and back again—only this time, he's reviewing albums while pounding the pav...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever charmed your way into love while chasing horizons on foot? Christopher McDougal, author of "Free to Run," joins us with tales that sprint through the intersections of romance and running. He recounts the serendipitous beginnings of a 25-year marriage, born from a temporary job swap and a proposal interception, against the backdrop of his life now in Hawaii....

Send us Fan Mail Ever experienced that rush of crossing the finish line, or the bemusement of the quirky parenting advice from your grandmother's era? Strap in for a rollicking journey through the worlds of running and parenting, as we reminisce about Roger Ballester's 4-Minute Mile and find humor in the trials of raising kids today. Whether it's JD's icy challenge or my own 10...

Send us Fan Mail As the sun sets on my tenure as a UTMB commentator, the parallels between tough breakups and difficult career transitions have never been clearer. This week, Corrine Malcolm joins us to unravel the emotional and professional complexities of the trail running world, from the strategic depths of biathlon to the lessons learned in ultrarunning's unforgiving embrace. Together, we...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating the complexities of life as a new parent while juggling work and passions can feel like a Herculean task. This week, I'm David Heller, and together with Jody, we hash out the trials of fatherhood, the impact of sleepless nights, and the struggle to find time for ourselves. The conversation veers into the realm of sports, where we heatedly debate the effects of medi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder what it's like to run a 50k race on LSD? We sat down with Sarah Siskind, a professional comedian and psychedelic advocate, who shares her extraordinary experiences of doing just that. Not once, but twice! Combining a hearty dose of humor and genuine human insight, Sarah walks us through the unique challenges of these experiences, all while shedding light on the st...

Send us Fan Mail Who would have thought that sipping French milk could land you a failed drug test? We're bringing you the fascinating story of cyclists Toon Ayerts and Sherry Boussoud who faced just that situation. We're diving deep into the mysterious world of anabolic steroids, bizarre food risks, and the impact of substances like letrosol on the human body. Raising an alarm for all t...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when you blend the thrill of trail running, insights from a seasoned expert, and the pulsating world of social media? We sat down with Brian Metzler, a trail running maestro and the founder of Trail Runner magazine, to navigate this intriguing blend. Brian takes us from the heart of a dispute between Gary Robbins and UTMB, through the evolution of trail...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how endurance challenges could potentially change lives? Tune in to our latest episode where we venture into the captivating world of running, charity fundraising, and personal resilience. We navigate through the inspiring stories of Eddie Izzard and Vernon Kay, who pushed their limits for charity. Every stride they took, every mile they ran, was a testament to human e...

Send us Fan Mail As an athlete, imagine running a marathon, but with no sight or sound to guide you. That's the awe-inspiring journey undertaken by our guest, Alex Bunce, as we explore in this episode. Alex successfully completed a 24-hour ultra run, blindfolded and deaf. His bravery and determination are examples of the human spirit's resilience. We dig into his unique training routine,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Bad Stuff, David spills the beans on the birth of his son... welcome Hercules Hunter Hellard, and how he navigated the tricky challenge of being there for Claire during labour while also catching up on reading The Week.  Plus, Jody and David discuss the etiquette of offering tea to the non-birthing partner – and whether there is nothing more offensive to a B...

Send us Fan Mail Midnight Runners' Gabe Guglione speaks to David and Jody about his global-trotting journey of living out of a suitcase for half a decade with the goal of opening 16 new run clubs in 16 cities worldwide. What does it take to bring the unique format of Midnight Runners energising blend of running, boot camp and music from Japan to Colombia? Gabe walks through the evolution of M...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, David takes the reins as he dives into the world of Asian trail running, in conversation with Steve Brammer, race director of the Hong Kong 100.  Steve explains how the prolonged lockdown in China and a tragic accident that claimed 20 trail runners reshaped the local trail running community and the impact of the emergence of the World Trail Majors.  In the episode...

Send us Fan Mail On our latest Interview episode of Bad Boy Running, Jody and David speak to Alicia Vargo. Alicia put her athletic career on hold for six long years, choosing instead to focus on her growing family. Now, she's back on the racing circuit, juggling her training schedule with the responsibilities of being a mother to four children.  Alicia’s journey is one of perseverance and str...

Send us Fan Mail It's another episode of The Bad Stuff and this week, we're focusing on the most important issues in running, including: Who would win a race between a 100-mile world record holder and a marathon world record holder?  Why do you get chips with everything up North? Why did Hellard send a drunken email to one of our future (we still hope) guests? *** This episode is brought...

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Send us Fan Mail Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com   Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://cl...