Runner's World Podcast

Virgin Radio sports broadcaster Vassos Alexander pops in to talk marathons, Spartathlon and Run Fest Run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Hosted on Acas...

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. Learn more about y...

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. Hosted o...

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. Her...

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...

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 ba...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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

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 ult...

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 Ru...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

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. Learn more about...

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...

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 10...

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

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

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 onl...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

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

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 appearanc...

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

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