Esther Newman

The Women's Running Podcast

Sports EN ↓ 375 episodes

Running is the one thing that we all like talking about. Every week on the award winning Women’s Running podcast, we talk all things running, women, health and fitness with our own brand of happy, irreverent chat. Esther and Holly talk through their training highs and lows, and all the bits and pieces in-between. Every so often, we invite an expert to join us to help us figure out the confusing worlds of training, recovery, nutrition, health and more. And sometimes we get to talk to an incredible woman from the world of running, from Anna McNuff to Paula Radcliffe, Susie Chan to Nicky Spinks....

Author

Esther Newman

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.womensrunning.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 9. Start to Run: Female health and periods [RERUN] 02.03.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’re re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 8 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running si...

Ep 290. Imo Boddy & new goals 27.02.2026

Welcome to episode 290 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.   We’re talking about What’s Next? Hol has her half marathon goal coming up in March, and she’s already looking beyond that to work out what she’s...

Ep 7. Half Marathon Bootcamp: Fuel & hydration 25.02.2026

Welcome to episode 7 of a new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate monitor w...

Ep 8. Start to Run: Nutrition [RERUN] 23.02.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’re re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 7 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running si...

Ep 289. Tough training and happy yoga 20.02.2026

Welcome to episode 289 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.   Tough training Holly is getting to the ouchy part of her training, with huge amounts of mileage and a dose of gloom that I try to help with. Howe...

Ep 6. Half Marathon Bootcamp: Injury prevention 18.02.2026

Welcome to episode 6 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate mon...

Ep 7. Start to Run: Injuries [RERUN] 16.02.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the Start to Run podcast series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’re sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving, and you can find the first 6 episodes now wherever you get your podcasts. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simpl...

Ep 288. Race organisation, training tips, shakeout runs 13.02.2026

Welcome to episode 288 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Race organisation Today, we’re talking about race organisation, or lack thereof – and race start lines that we’ve enjoyed and not quite so much. Holly i...

Ep 5. Half Marathon Bootcamp: The Long Run 11.02.2026

Welcome to episode 5 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate mon...

Ep 6. Start to Run: Strength [RERUN] 09.02.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the podcast series that we’re calling Start to Run. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’ll be sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again. Why do I need to do strength training? Noto...

Ep 287. Hyrox, Coopah coaching, NRS 06.02.2026

Welcome to episode 287 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. National Running Show We are fresh out of the National Running Show, and are giddy with it. We’ve had the best time, met so many of you, and feel comple...

Ep 4. Half Marathon Bootcamp: Speed 04.02.2026

Welcome to episode 4 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Use the code WOMENRUN when you order yours, and you’ll bag yourself a FREE heart rate...

Ep 5. Start to Run: Training plans [RERUN] 02.02.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of the series that we’re calling Start to Run. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’ll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you’re a newbie or an old hand, welcome to the gang – let’s get back to basics, cut through the crap and make running simple again. What kind of training plan should I use? Esther...

Ep 286. More Eilish, injury updates 30.01.2026

Welcome to episode 286 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Injury update In this episode, we have even more of an injury update, which I hope will be useful for anyone out there who’s picked up something nasty i...

Ep 3. Half Marathon Bootcamp: strength 28.01.2026

Welcome to episode 3 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their f...

Ep 4. Start to Run: Kit [RERUN] 26.01.2026

Welcome back to our another Rerun episode of the series that we’re calling Start to Run. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’re re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. If you’ve missed the first couple of episodes then don’t stress – you can find the first three episodes out now wherever you get your pods. We’re not following a specific plan together, s...

Ep 285. Injuries, Eilish McColgan 23.01.2026

Welcome to episode 285 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.   Injury update We have some updates on our various niggles and training disappointments. The good news is that we’ve both sought medical advice, r...

Ep 2. Half Marathon Bootcamp: sessions 21.01.2026

Welcome to episode 2 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s signed up to their f...

Ep 3. Start to Run: Motivation [RERUN] 19.01.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of our Start to Run series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’ll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. If you’ve missed the first couple of episodes then don’t stress – you can find episodes one and two out now wherever you get your pods. We’re not following a specific plan together, so set yourself whatever...

Ep 284. January blues 16.01.2026

Welcome to episode 284 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. This episode is sponsored by Coopah. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a whole year’s expert coaching. Just hea...

Ep 1. Half Marathon Bootcamp 14.01.2026

Welcome to episode 1 of a brand new series of podcasts from us at the Women’s Running Podcast, sponsored by the Wahoo. I am your host Esther Newman and she is your other host Holly Taylor. Check out the brand new Wahoo KICKR RUN Smart Treadmill - it's the only treadmill we've run on that feels completely natural! Bootcamp begins! This is your half marathon bootcamp! And it’s for everyone who’s sig...

Ep 2. Start to Run: Pace and distance [RERUN] 12.01.2026

Welcome back to another Rerun episode of our Start to Run series. As part of the Women’s Running podcast, we’ll be re-sharing these special episodes every week to help you get yourself moving. Whether you’re a runner who’s been around the block a few times or this is all completely new to you, these episodes should have all the tools you need to make running feel simple. Each week, we’re tackling...

Ep 283. New year, old us, zero resolutions 08.01.2026

Welcome to episode 283 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Get expert coaching with the Coopah app. Use the code WOMENSRUNNING for two weeks free, plus 20% off a year’s coaching. Just head to...

Ep 1. Start to Run: walking [RERUN] 05.01.2026

Back by popular demand, we’re re-releasing the Start to Run series from the Women’s Running Podcast, where we’re making running simple again. Every week on Start to Run, Esther and Holly will cover a common myth, frequently asked question or tricky topic and get back down to basics. Whether you’re a seasoned runner returning from some time off or a total newbie, we’re here to help you get moving a...

Ep 282. Lisa Jackson 01.01.2026

Welcome to episode 282 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. In this episode, we were lucky enough to speak to the glorious Lisa Jackson - writer, author, runner, ambassador – a woman who is proud to have come las...

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