The RunThrough Podcast

Rob Hitchmough is one of the founding members of the ‘What The Fartlek’ podcast as well as being a keen runner himself! In this conversation hear Rob and Ben talk through why he and others started the show, how the running community has embraced it and why pacing others to personal bests is just as good, if not better than getting them yourself! Follow us. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/...

Andy Raynor AKA ‘Forest of Dean Runner’ is a content creator and runner who has recently run a BIG marathon PB at the Newport marathon 2023. He ran a time of 2.40.44 and finished 14th, a monumental achievement. It’s not however always been plain sailing for Andy, standing at 6ft 6 he isn’t your ‘conventional’ running build but is proof that if you work hard enough you can achieve whatever you set...

Cole Gibbens AKA Cole Running, is a runner and content creator. He recently managed to go sub 30 at ‘Night Of The 10KM PBs’. In this conversation Cole and Ben chat through Cole’s running journey, how and when he started and what’s to come in the future. They also touch on how Cole motivates himself to get out the door when times are hard, what it was like picking up a camera for the first time and...

Chris Ford AKA Fordy Runs is the man behind one of the biggest running clubs in the country, but why did he start it & did he ever envisage it getting to this point? Join Chris, alongside Gone Running host Ben Sheppard as they delve into the Fordy Runs backstory, ask WHY Chris even started running in the first place and chat about how maybe we should remind ourself that first and foremost we s...

Freya Morgan AKA ‘The Human Disco Ball’ is running 2500Ks with the goal of raising £120’000 for refugees and asylum seekers by June … all dressed as a disco ball! You may have seen Freya at our events in the South and even taken part in her disco ball warm ups. She is an incredibly inspirational individual who has a real passion for running which she discovered after her own battles with her menta...

Sophie Liard AKA The Folding Lady has amassed quite the following across social media with her content focused on folding and organisation, she is also a top selling author! Sophie is no longer just ‘The Folding Lady’ but now also ‘The Marathon Lady’ after completing the 2023 London Marathon. In this conversation hear how Sophie’s training went, her running journey up to this point and HOW TO ORGA...

Greg Searle is a four time Olympian, gold medalist, a member of team GB for London 2012 and supporter of charity access sport! Greg recently joined us at an event at the Olympic park in London and before it sat down with Gone Running host Ben Sheppard to recount some of his incredible memories of not only London 2012 but throughout his twenty year Olympic career in which he also bagged himself a G...

Emma Hothersall is a lifestyle content creator and the person behind the INCREDIBLE 'whatemwore' account on Instagram. She is also a keen runner, she ran her first marathon in Manchester in 2022 and has more recently smashed some of our events in her training for London. In this conversation we find out a little bit more about Emmas career, her training for London and her running journey...

Phily Bowden is an elite runner who’s represent Great Britain multiple times and is signed with Team New Balance Manchester. She’s recently undergone some pretty big life changes quitting her job to go full time as a pro in hopes she can get to the Olympics in the future, hear all about in this chat between Gone Running host Ben Sheppard and Phily who caught up whilst Phily was on training camp ou...

James Cottriall is a singer songwriter with a passion for running! He has taken his marathon PB from around 4 hours to sub 2.50 and continues to push the boundaries of what he is capable of all while continuing his hugely successful career as a singer songwriter! Follow us. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/ James Cottriall - https://www.instagram.com/jamescottri... We hope th...

Henry Wade, is a content creator who has amassed an impressive following, he is also a keen athlete having achieved a sub 3 hour marathon at London in 2022 before going on to run 7 marathons in 7 days in New York finishing with the WORLD FAMOUS NYC Marathon. Henry’s twin brother Will also took on and completed the challenge! Follow us. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/ Henry...

Nick Bester has dedicated his life to running, from coaching athletes into smashing their goals to taking his own marathon personal best from 3.17 to 2.20.08! In this conversation Ben and Nick talk about his new marathon PB, running 4 marathons across the globe in 4 weeks and how you can go about (just like he did) unlocking your full running potential. Nicks Channel - https://www.youtube.com/chan...

Lucy Charles-Barclay is the World Long Distance Triathlon Champion, Ironman 70.3 World & European champion 2021 & 4x runner up at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. In her early years Lucy was a swimmer before transitioning over to triathlon and becoming one of the greatest triathletes in the world. Enjoy this conversation between Lucy and Gone Running host Ben Sheppard. Lucy also re...

CJ Albertson is an elite marathon runner signed with Brooks Running and the current 50km World Record holder with a time of 2.34.43! In this conversation CJ and Ben Sheppard chat about CJ’s life as a coach, his running background and of course the 50KM World Record! Follow us. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/ Cj Albertson - https://www.instagram.com/cjalbertson/ We hope this...

Anya Culling has well and truly fallen head over heals in love with running. At just 23 she has taken her marathon PB from 4.34 down to 2.36 at this years London Marathon. Anya only started running in lockdown for her mental health and it has now become a missive part of her life. Enjoy this conversation with Anya and Ben Sheppard, and don’t forget to leave us a five star rating and positive revie...

Isaac Kenyon is an adventurer, ocean rower and runner. He has completed countless challenges and aims to motivate as many people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors as possible! In his most recent challenge he took on the ‘Welsh Three Peaks’ and became the first person to run the route climbing Snowdon in North Wales, Cadair Idris in Mid Wales and Pen-Y-Fan in South Wales and running betwe...

Rose Harvey is an elite runner signed with Puma, in the 2022 London Marathon she finished 10th overall and was the first British finisher in a time of 2.27.59. In this conversation Ben and Rose chat through how the lead up to London was far from ideal, her running story and why you should run a marathon as well. If you enjoy please consider subscribing, and if you are listening on Apple Podcasts p...

If you don't know the name ... you will, Eilidh Prise is the Xtri World Champion who has completed some of the toughest races on the planet! She is also a two time winner of her home race The Celtman and not to mention extremely motivational! Hosted by Ben Sheppard. Follow Eilidh Prise - https://www.instagram.com/venture_with_ep/ Follow Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/...

Elise Downing ran a lop of the coast of Great Britain, it was her first big adventure having only run a couple of half marathons before! Jumping in at the deep end however became an amazing experience which she recounted in her book Coasting. Elise was also the first Woman to complete the route, check out this amazing conversation with Elise who is so inspiring. Hosted By Ben Sheppard. Ben Sheppar...

James Nobles won the infamous 2022 Dragon’s back race. The race is branded the ’world’s toughest mountain race’ and travels from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle over six days and 240 miles. Watch James recount moments throughout the race as well as delving into his running story with host Ben Sheppard. Follow us. Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/ James Nobles - https://www.ins...