Runner's World Podcast

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? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

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!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn m...

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...

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'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

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 fo...

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. Learn more about your ad...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 h...

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. Learn more about y...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Hosted on Acast. Se...

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. Hosted on Acast....

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/privac...

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...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choi...

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, wh...

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 wat...

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...

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...

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 s...