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RunPod

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Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jo...

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus Episode: Paul Hobrough Physiotherapist on Achilles Injuries 04.10.2022

In the upcoming Bonus Episodes of RunPod we are joined by one of the best Physios in the game - Paul Hobrough! He’s a sport’s scientist, best selling author, former team GB athlete, writer for Runner’s World Magazine and is recognised as a leading authority in injury prevention. Paul is full of knowledge about Running injuries, so we want to share his insights! Today he's discussing achilles issue...

The London Marathon 2022 RunPod Special 29.09.2022

Our Annual RunPod ‘London Marathon Episode’ is here with a great selection of guests all sharing their experiences of the big day and some top tips along the way. We’ve got Event Director Hugh Brasher, Former Long-Distance Runner and 3x London Marathon Winner Paula Radcliffe MBE, Director of G-A-Y Jeremy Joseph and GB Former Athlete Donna Fraser OBE! Also Calum the cabbie returns with his hot fact...

Bonus Episode: Paul Hobrough Physiotherapist on Runners Knee and IT Bands 27.09.2022

In the next few Bonus Episodes of RunPod we are joined by TOP Physio, and all round great guy Paul Hobrough! He’s a sport’s scientist, best selling author, former team GB athlete, writer for Runner’s World Magazine and is recognised as a leading authority in injury prevention. Paul knows everything there is to know about injuries, especially when it comes to Runners! Today he's discussing the comm...

Gareth Thomas CBE 22.09.2022

Today we are joined by someone who is quite frankly, a Rugby Legend - Gareth Thomas CBE! One of the many ways Gareth keeps fit is going for a run. It’s the one time he really lives in the NOW, and if he could live his whole life how he feels when he’s running he certainly would want to. When he’s not smashing his running PB he’s smashing the stigma attached to HIV along with the amazing people beh...

Bonus Episode: Paul Hobrough Physiotherapist 20.09.2022

Paul Hobrough is arguably one of UK’s finest physiotherapists. He’s a sport’s scientist, best selling author, former team GB athlete, writer for Runner’s World Magazine and is recognised as a leading authority in injury prevention. Now he’s on RunPod! We’re honoured to have Paul join us for a series of Bonus Eps helping you - the RunPod Run Club to understand some common injuries and runners niggl...

Tim Minchin 15.09.2022

Tim Minchin is a hugely successful comedian, actor, writer, musician, poet, composer, and songwriter. In recent years he’s written all the music for the smash hit Matilda the Musical, which has now been made into a Netflix Movie starring the incredible Emma Thompson. But did you know aside from all his artistic ventures, Tim is also a runner? When he’s not pounding his fingers on the piano, he’s p...

David Jackson 02.09.2022

David Jackson used to be the Captain and All-Time Top Scorer of Nottingham Rugby Club until a bad brain injury made him give up the sport at age 31. Now 10 years later he’s healthier and stronger than ever, and here to equip the RunPod Runclub with his Master breathing techniques that will make your running life (and life in general) much easier. BREATHE THROUGH THE NOSE GUYS! If you would like to...

Sally Ann Matthews 25.08.2022

When she’s not pulling off a stellar performance on Coronation Street, you can find Jenny Bradley aka Sally Ann Matthews pulling on her activewear and going for a run. Weeks before her 50th Birthday Sal decided that it was time to take fitness a bit more seriously and started doing couch to 5k. It started with a few walking breaks but then before she knew it she could run for 50 minutes without st...

Geoff Wightman 18.08.2022

Looking for a pep in your step? You’re in luck! Today's guest on RunPod is Geoff Wightman – a 2.13.17 marathon runner, commentator, and coach to his son Jake Wightman (who is the second fastest Briton EVER at 1500m)! Geoff has been running since he was in Cubs, it’s how he met his wife, what all his family does, and in his words is “the best, simplest, nicest and healthiest activity you can do”. S...

Akram Shalabi 11.08.2022

In this episode, you’re going to be put through your paces, with special guest Akram Shalabi! Akram’s running story is a brilliant one, and the phrase “he’s a natural” definitely springs to mind. Akram hadn’t done much running since he was younger (maybe 100 and 400-metre sprints), but when a friend had to drop out of the Berlin Marathon he took their place and did the whole thing in 3 hrs 10 minu...

Mark Heyes 04.08.2022

Mark Heyes, Jenni’s long-time friend and the glue of ITV’s Lorraine is our amazing guest of the week. If anyone is going to bring you your daily dose of positive energy, and recommend you some nice athleisure, it’s him. Mark has come a long way since faking sick notes in PE, and now really enjoys running NAKED (not that kind of naked) at 6 am along the River Thames. He’s even into Marathons… but t...

Brian Wood MC 28.07.2022

On RunPod we discuss the feelgood of running, why we do it, how it makes us feel and what it is that keeps bringing us back for more. We all have our own reasons to run and in this episode, Jenni is joined by someone who is quite simply incredible, inspiring and an absolute action man. Colour Sergeant Brian Wood MC is a former soldier in the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment. During his service i...

Helen Thorn 22.07.2022

Today’s guest is the well-loved Helen Thorn - comedian, author and fellow podcaster, widely known for her hilarious take on parenting and being single in mid-life. But is she hilarious when it comes to chatting about running? The fast answer is YES! Sometimes the catalyst for change is finding out your husband of 22 years has been having an affair behind your back… At the time it blows up your lif...

Rick Shiels 14.07.2022

For runners, the basics are get up, get out, get running. If only every sport was as straightforward. Take golf for instance, it’s a tad more complex…If it’s left - it’s a hook, If it’s right - it’s a slice, and if it’s straight - it’s a miracle! This is probably the reason why the guest in this episode of RunPod is grateful to have running as his escapism….Today, Rick Shiels joins the RunPod Run...

Andrew Cotter 08.07.2022

We’re serving an ace episode of RunPod this week because Jenni has gone to Wimbledon - the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world to record with the legendary sports commentator Andrew Cotter. When Andrew isn’t commentating on a Centre Court match and enjoying overpriced bowls of strawberries, you can find him running through leafy SW London parks and climbing up hills with his gorgeous d...

Ricky Lightfoot & Bob Greenough 01.07.2022

Runners and… Horses? Unite! In today’s episode of Runpod we’ve got two very special guests Bob Greenough and Ricky Lightfoot who are going to talk to us about one of the most unique races you could ever sign up for…Man vs Horse. This internationally acclaimed event began in June 1980 following a chat over a pint, and has now galloped its way into the hearts of hundreds of runners looking to win a...

Laura Fountain 24.06.2022

RunPod is the podcast where runners unite - all of them, the fast, the slow, the gazelles, the terminators, the short distance, the long distance, the sprinters, the ultra marathoners…. The motivated and the lazy! Yup, if you run, you are a runner…even if you struggle to get out the door from time to time. This week’s guest is perfect to chat about all thing motivational, she calls herself lazy gi...

Dr Hilary Jones 17.06.2022

There is a phrase, trust me i’m a doctor - well joining the RunPod Run Club this week is someone who we can truly trust. He has been a TV doctor for 30 years, chatting daily on breakfast television throughout the pandemic, he’s now an author and he is also a runner! In this episode, Dr. Hilary discusses the benefits of exercise as well as his own reasons to run and by doing so will only motivate y...

Martin Yelling 10.06.2022

Joining the Runpod run club this week is a man who’s been mentioned many times on the podcast, his wife is already part of our club and finally Jenni sat down with coach, elite duathlete and former international runner Martin Yelling. Martin and Jenni chat about his reason for running, setting your intention for each run, coaching, training plans, ultra runs, his experience running Comrades in Sou...

RunPod Minis: Mari Thomas 08.06.2022

On RunPod we love to chat about running kit, and this is one for the ladies. We're chatting bras. Mari Thomas, founder of sports bra brand MAAREE joins Jenni this week to chat all things boobs and bras; why it's important to wear a sports bra, the impact running an have on your boobs, the importance of the right size bra, how her brand MAAREE started, the brilliant Overband that is a staple across...

Sophie Power 03.06.2022

Since a photo of this week's guest breastfeeding her baby whilst competing in a 106 mile mountain race went viral around the world, she's been passionate about empowering women to be active for their mental and physical wellbeing. Sophie Power joins the Run Pod Run Club this week and she and Jenni discuss running an ultra only three months post-partum, how integral running is for her mental health...

Fay Cunningham & Emma Petrie 27.05.2022

Now if you thought running one marathon was a big achievement…what about running 106 marathons is 106 days? Well that is the challenge today’s guests have set themselves. Fay Cunningham and Emma Petrie from Match My Workout join Jenni on Runpod. They chat all about the challenge, the highs, the lows, the feet, the food, the landscape, the wildlife, what they’ve loved, what they’ve been listening t...

Caroline Quentin 20.05.2022

This week joining the Runpod Run Club is actress, broadcaster and tv presenter Caroline Quentin. Caroline recently fell ill with Covid and is slowly returning to the joys of running, and loving it. Jenni and Caroline chat about discovering running in her late 50s, the Couch 2 5K process, the realisation that running isn’t just for fitness, it can play a big part in your headspace and mental health...

Jo Pavey & Paula Radcliffe Live from The National Running Show 13.05.2022

This week RunPod goes on the road. Jenni thought it was about time to record an episode in front of a live audience and so took the opportunity to do so at the National Running Show. A great venue filled with a ton of running enthusiasts and also she is joined by a couple of truly wonderful superstar guests: Paula Radcliffe and Jo Pavey join Jenni on stage. A great episode filled with top tips and...

Richard Whitehead MBE 06.05.2022

Everyone can run. That is the message that this week's guest is spreading. Richard Whitehead is a Paralympic Champion, IPC World Champion and IPC European Champion and has run countless races across the globe. This week he chats to Jenni about his experience on Hunted with fellow member of the RunPod Run Club Iwan Thomas, how smiling when running can change your outlook, how he found running as a...

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