RunPod

Our first guest of 2023 is Karen Weir. Karen is a Passionate Runner and Triathlete, and also a Personal Trainer, and Endurance Coach. In 2016 she moved from London to Hope Valley in the stunning Peak District where she is living her best running life, with amazing trails and rolling hills on her doorstep. Some would call her Running Goals? If anyone is going to inspire you to run, and give you the...

It's 2023! For 5 weeks, and to kick start your January, we’re going to be joined by Jenni's fitness coach 'Mike The Trainer' who will be giving you tips on strength and conditioning. You can find Head Coach Mike Gornall at Cross Fit Putney in London. Looking to smash your "new year new me goals” in style? Buy a RunPod tshirt! Go here: linktr.ee/runpod

2023 is just around the corner, so who better to invite back on RunPod than Hannah Beecham, The Founder and CEO of Red January. RED JANUARY is a nationwide movement for mental wellbeing, led by the community, for community! It's the perfect excuse to run, and beat the winter blues away! Sign up to RED January 2023 for FREE: linktr.ee/redtogether Instagram: @han_beecham Looking to buy a RunPod tshi...

To end 2022 on a perfect note, we're joined by the 1500m World Champion Jake Wightman! When Jake isn't winning gold medals, and making Great Britain proud, you can find him doing a lovely Park Run in Bushy Park (just a convenient 200m from his house!) Jake is an incredible runner and motivator, and he will definitely inspire you to go for a run or a nap... Looking to buy a RunPod tshirt? Go here:...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Gary McKee 'The Marathon Man’. Gary has been fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support for almost 20 years. He’s cycled through Brazil, climbed Kilimanjaro, trekked through New Zealand, walked across hot coals and rowed the equivalent distance of the English Channel and then back…And that’s not all! In 2021 to celebrate Macmillan’s 110th birthday, Gary ran 110 ma...

The Second Episode of The RunPod Christmas Gift Guide is here! We’re joined by two running experts - the Editor of Women’s Running Magazine, Esther Newman, and Run Tester, Mike Sawh who is also a Journalist for GQ and Men’s Health. Listen on if you’re looking to get something for the runners in your life…and let’s be honest, yourself! Happy Christmas and Happy Running Everyone! RunPod T-shirt’s ca...

The RunPod Christmas Gift Guide is BACK! We’ve invited two of the best Running Experts to help you choose what to gift the runners in your life. Joining us is the Editor of Women’s Running Magazine, Esther Newman, and 'Run Tester' Mike Sawh, who is also a Journalist for GQ and Men’s Health. So if you love kit, tech, gadgets and gizmos stay tuned! The next instalment will be published on the 16th o...

Today we're joined by Jenni's former Heart FM colleague, turned professional runner - Anna Harding. The lovely Anna is here to renew her RunPod Run Club Membership, and she passes with honours. She's an incredible runner, who has done many marathons! She also presents for 'The Running Channel' - which you should definitely watch, when you've listened to this episode. Anna believes that "it's the p...

Perhaps it's time to start complementing your running with weight training. Today’s guest has GUNS! and a very impressive CV... The lovely, Karenjeet Kaur Bains is the first Female Sikh Powerlifter to represent team GB. She’s a Guinness World Record Holder, and a huge advocate for 'STRONG over skinny’. Listen on for a powerful interview that will motivate you to put in the hard work, and keep you...

We have brilliant guests on 'Meet the RunPod Run Club', and today we’re joined by Lorna Hay who has an important message about Running Anemia to share with us. Having previously run marathons and being at the top of her running game, Lorna found herself suddenly struggling to run. She was feeling tired, and there was a metallic taste in her mouth... Could it be Covid? What could it be? She asked h...

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Today we’re joined by the amazing British actor Gwilym Lee! Gwilym is best known for playing 'Brian May' in the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, as well as his brilliant roles in the popular Jamestown, Midsomer Murders, Top End Wedding, and The Great. Gwilym is currently filming in East London - 10k away from his house. So after he’s had a day of reading script...

On today’s episode of Meet the RunPod Run Club, we’re joined by the lovely Pete Riddleston. Like the majority of people, Pete goes running to improve his mental clarity, and to help keep the weight of those 'grey clouds' at a comfortable distance. Think about it: up until this point, you’ve survived everything life has thrown at you. Owning your mental health, and not letting it define you, is the...

Our guest today is the incredible Mark Ormrod OBE. Mark is a former Royal Marine, Invictus Games Athlete, Author and Motivational Speaker. On Christmas Eve 2008 Mark triggered an improvised explosive device during a routine foot patrol, that resulted in unimaginable injuries. Injuries that resulted in a triple amputation. Mark’s mindset, and determination to not be defeated by his injuries is incr...

Everyone has a running story, and today's guest is no exception. On today’s episode of Meet the RunPod Run Club we're joined by the amazing Kirsty Aked. When Kirsty gave birth to her gorgeous daughter Freya, she didn’t know her husband Chris was about to lose his life to to bowel cancer 7 months later at the age of just 33. Determined to overcome grief, and leave a legacy for Chris - Kirsty runs w...

Today we are joined by a guest who is officially “The Fittest Woman on Earth" - the amazing Tia Toomey. Tia is the Crossfit Games Champion - not once, not twice, but SIX times over! She’s a Common Wealth Gold Medalist and she’s been an Olympian as well. Tia joins us from Nashville, USA to discuss what it’s like being at peak fitness, and why you should never give up. Trust us, no one is going to m...

On today’s Bonus Episode of Meet the RunPod Run Club, we’re joined by RunPod Facebook Group Legend - Big Fletch. Big Fletch started running after his doctor told him his weight and smoking habit would give him only 12 months to live… Cut to the present day, Fletch is a healthier, and happier version of himself who gets his biggest joy from putting on his trainers and popping in his headphones. His...

Today we are joined by Scottish Actor, Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author - Sam Heughan. Sam has been in movies such as Bloodshot and SAS: Red Notice, but he is best known for playing Jamie Fraser in the popular drama series, Outlander. When Sam isn’t busy playing the role of a Scottish Soldier and Landowner, he's pouring his energy into his successful Whisky Brand ’The Sassenach’, and a global...

One thing is for certain – life is unpredictable. Especially when it comes to our health. Hannah King-Page, our latest guest on the meet the Run Club Bonus Series is here to tell you her story about being diagnosed with Brain Cancer, and how she uses running to add positivity and normality into her every day. We want to send Hannah, and everyone affected by cancer our deepest love – the RunPod Com...

Tighten your shoelaces and brace yourselves! Today we’re joined by British Adventurer, Writer and TV Personality - Ant Middleton. Ant is best known for being the Chief Instructor on the popular Channel 4 Series SAS Who Dares Wins. He's a former Soldier and Marine, and at the age of 42 has become a master of mental fitness, resilience and fear. He’s climbed Mount Everest and K2, and one of his favo...

Meet the RunPod Run Club is back! Today we are delighted to invite the very lovely Vic Paltridge - a drama teacher for 17 years, who lives with her husband and 4 children. In June 2020 Vic weighed over 19 stone and was really concerned about her health and confidence. Now RUN forward to 2022 and Vic’s new confident energy is affecting all the people around her. She believes in herself and her mind...

We’ve really scored with today’s RunPod guest - Football Legend and Former Chelsea Captain - John Terry. John is considered one of the greatest defenders of his generation, with a list of football achievements that could stretch from Stamford Bridge to The Moon. He’s Chelsea’s most successful Captain during his 19 years at the club, leading them to 5 Premier League Titles, 4 FA Cups, 3 League Cups...

It's time for another amazing Bonus Episodes of RunPod with the one and only Physio - Paul Hobrough! Not only is he a sport’s scientist, best selling author, former team GB athlete, and writer for Runner’s World Magazine, he is also a leading authority in injury prevention. Paul knows everything about running injuries, and in today's episode he's talking to Jenni about Shin Splints! Paul is the au...

We have Sporting Royalty (and fellow Scot) Sir Chris Hoy, on Runpod today! Chris is a legend in the cycling game - he’s a former Track Cyclist who has represented GB at both the Olympics and World Championships. He’s an eleven-times World Champion and six-times Olympic Champion, and the second most decorated cyclist of all time! Very impressive if you ask us. No wonder he’s adored by so many! Cycl...

We're loving our Bonus Episodes of RunPod with the amazing Physio - Paul Hobrough! Not only is he a sport’s scientist, best selling author, former team GB athlete, and writer for Runner’s World Magazine, he is also a leading authority in injury prevention. Paul knows everything about running injuries, and today he's discussing a classic running issue Plantar Fasciitis. Listen on to hear how to pre...

A day after the London Marathon, with shiny black medal in hand, we are joined by Radio and TV Presenter - Kate Lawler! This is the marathon 2022 debrief and "would you do it again?" chat... Spoiler: Kate will run again once walking down the stairs isn't so painful. For now, she'll stick to pilates... Want to buy a RunPod t-shirt? Go to: Linktr.ee/runpod