Runner's World Podcast

A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence in recent years and everything else about this 'underground' world of running. We also talk about joggling. That's very different. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn mor...

Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do about a persistent running injury? Leading running physio Tom Goom offers his expert advice on this subject in an episode that will be enjoyed be anyone who's battling a stubborn injury. Find Tom Goom online: running-physio.com @running.physio This pod...

Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts her to this type of racing and how everyone should give it a go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast. We cover off the technological progression over the years, the gamification of running, how community centred platforms have changed the game and how it's just a very easy way to get some precise training done. Hosted on Acast...

Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men's Health's Andrew Tracey is a veteran of several 24-hour events – and believes there's more ways to prepare than by simply putting in the miles. Follow Andrew's training on Instagram: @theandrew.tracey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Ball about their running, how the gay and running communities co-exist for them and what more can be done to help people struggling to find a community of runners that makes them feel at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend you. This week's guest pulled on her waterproofs and ran a mid-winter Bob Graham Round in record time. Henriette Albon is now the fastest person to have completed the mid-winter Bob – and she tells us the hows and whys of this incredible feat in an ep...

On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marathons around the world, including an unforgettable one in North Korea. As the first woman to land a double sommersault in competition, Aimee knows a bit about conquering your fears, and shares some of those lessons here. Listen to Aimee's Monday Mile p...

Shin splints and shin pain in general can be an injury that crops up all of a sudden and ruin your running experience. Physiotherapist Tom Goom joins us once again to break down what can go wrong with the shin, what exactly are shin splints and how to best approach preventing, treating and recovering from shin injuries. This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and...

The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running, UK women are over twice as the global average to feel unsafe. In this episode, we’re joined by three female Runner’s World journalists – Jen Bozon, Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell – to find out why that might be, and where some of the solutions lie. In...

Running coach and author, Sam Murphy, is back to finish off our 'run your best marathon' double bill. We discuss the final stages of marathon prep and include recovery in this episode too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn...

What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coach Robbie Britton answers there questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap. Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon? You better listen to find out. Hot takes guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Maximising on the elastic potential of tendons is key to running success and Dr Richard Blagrove joins us to explain what plyometric exercises are, what they do to the body and why runners need to be doing them strengthen muscles and tendons. Extra bonus, plyometric exercises are super easy to do and don't take very long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abou...

The hamstring plays a critical role in the running gait, but it's also a likely candidate for injury. Leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) has a particular specialism in the hamstring, and comes on the show to tell us how runners can strengthen and/or heal their hammies. This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury we...

We are joined by Emma Pooley, who did loads of proper elite racing on a bike and then stopped and now does loads of stuff, but running is front and centre and she's really good at it. Now representing Switzerland in trail and mountain world champs, we caught up with Emma to discuss how trail running is more friendly as a sport, how she doesn't want to sell anyone any kit, how here dad who went run...

Runner's knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common running ailments. It's characterised by a dull pain around the front of the knee and can get worse quickly if not addressed. On this episode of the Runner's World podcast, leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) offers his expert advice on how to identify, recover from, and avoid runner's knee. This podcast and...

Going out too fast. Trying something new on race day. Forgetting to do an strength and conditioning in training. Marathon mistakes are myriad – and Team RW have made most of them. But we're here to offer our hard-won wisdom on how to avoid these pitfalls and run the race of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Our guest this week is Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer of Physiology at Loughborough University as well as a strength and conditioning coach. We chat how much strength and conditioning work runners should do, what that looks like in the gym, what exercises should you be doing and how it'll benefit your running. It's surprising easy too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, national endurance manager for England Athletics. He tells you how to introduce speedwork sensibly, how much of it you need to do, and why quick running in training isn't enough in itself to race quickly over long distances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

On this episode, Team GB star Matt Hudson-Smith gives us an insight into the pain and payoff of 400m training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ultra runner Sophie Power joins us to discuss She Races, an organisation aimed at getting more women onto the start line and having a brilliant experience when they race. They want to support more race directors to make their events as accessible and inclusive as possible. We discuss some of the issues that women face with races and what needs to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this week's episode, film-maker and runner Joe French discusses his new book, Out of Mind, which details tragedy of Mount Everest – and how French was brought back to health by barefoot running. Pick up a copy of Out of Mind here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joined by Charlie Dark MBE, Tyler Williams-Green, Sahra-Isha Muhammed Jones, Andre Coggins and Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, we sat down to talk about inclusivity and diversity in the running in the UK, how far it has come and what still needs to change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices