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Ep 109 - Jody and David get their DNA tested (Part 1)
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this two-parter, Andrew Steele of DNAFit joins Jody and David to reveal the results of their fitness DNA tests.Will David prove to be...
Ep 108 - Allie Bailey on running Lake Khovsgol 100
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, David talks to Do-Badder Allie Bailey on her recent return from running the route of the Mongolia 100 - set to launch n...
Ep 107 - Alfie Pierce-Higgins continued
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere's the second part of the BBR interview with adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins talking about his challenges in China and around t...
Ep 106 - Alfie Pierce-Higgins on the Ultra Trail of the Gobi
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf high-spirited adventure and expecting the unexpected is your thing, then you're going to love this two-part episode on Bad Boy ...
Ep 105 - Colin McCourt is back!
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn one of our most popular episodes, we spoke with former GB athlete Colin McCourt onto the podcast to talk about his 16 min 5k challeng...
Ep 104 - Camille Herron returns to talk Comrades Marathon
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBack by popular demand, 100-mile record holder and race beer aficionado Camille Herron returns to talk about the records she's smas...
Ep 103 - Sean Conway continued
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the second part of the Sean Conway interview, the guys launch right into talking about the rest of the endurance-adventurer's c...
Ep 102 - Sean Conway
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's one of the episodes you've been waiting for... Jody and David speak with Sean Conway, adventurer extraordinaire and multi...
Ep 101 - Camille Herron on breaking the 100 mile record
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOk, this week's episode is a bit special. And not in that way. Bad Boy Running has bumped this right up the schedule because we ha...
Ep 98 - OCR World Championships Chat
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDavid has been to film (but not partake in) the OCR World Championships. They offer their opinions and it would appear that David's...
Ep 100 - Rat Race founder Jim Mee on OCRs and ultras
21 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere's the second part of the BBR interview with Rat Race's Jim Mee. If you've not listened to the first part, go back an...
Ep 99 - Rat Race founder Jim Mee talks OCR and ultras
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's been promised for LOOOOONNNNNGGG time, but here it is at last, the lads' interview with Rat Race founder Jim Mee. Jody an...
Ep 97 - Jonathan Albon
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere's the second part of BBR's interview with OCR World Champ Jonathan Albon. If you've not listened to the first episod...
Ep 96 - Jonathan Albon, OCR World Champ
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe've got an epic two-parter with OCR World Champ and Skyrunner, Jonathan Albon. Before the guys speak to Jon, David recalls his ex...
Ep 95 - How to run Western States 100 with David Harvey
01 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDavid Harvey talks us through how he lost a load of weight thanks to running. His main goal was to run the Western States 100 and, after...
Ep 94 - UTMB, The Wigan Runner, Netflix, support crews and doping
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen to this podcast if you haven't watched Netflix documentary Icarus and want to watch it to get the ful...
Ep 93 - Post Beerathon and Beer Mile chat plus drugs cheats and athletics
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe boys are back with a catch up after the thrilling Super Saturday of Great British Beerathon and then Beer Mile World Championships....
Ep 92 - Dale Clutterbuck on The Beer Mile
09 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThere's little the guys love more than talking about beer. Ok, probably drinking beer... but that doesn't exactly make a great...
Ep 91 - Dean Karnazes on running Spartathlon
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe guys interview ultramarathon man and endurance athlete Dean Karnazes, who talks about his latest book Road To Sparta, the magic of r...
Ep 90 - The Hashing Episode with Philip Ralph, aka "Sweetheart"
03 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFinally! It's the hashing episode... with special guest Sweetheart, aka Philip Ralph (if you're wondering why he has a nicknam...
Ep 89 - How to run 40+ ultras in a year with Allie Bailey
28 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Jody and David are joined by Allie Bailey. She's a Do-Badder who has set herself a rather awe-inspiring challenge t...
Ep 88 - David wins Iceland OMM and funny tales from Questars
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe guys start off by talking about Jody's long term running goals and come to some interesting conclusions. It's a fairly run...
Ep 87 - Beer Lovers' Marathon
17 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJody and David talk about what Liege looks like in beer goggles following the success of the Beer Lovers' Marathon. David talks us ...
Ep 86 - Jody runs 100 Miles (and David gets angry at London)
24 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter a brief discussion of Lee’s progress on the Monarch’s Way, the guys talk about David’s ambitions to be a Celebrant which wo...
Ep 85 - How to run 615 miles with Lee-Stuart Evans (Monarch's Way Ultra Special)
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYes, it's the SPECIAL you've been waiting for... The guys speak to Do-Badder Lee-stuart Evans while he's en-route to th...
Ep 84 - Marathon des Sables with Tom Evans
06 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode the guys discuss the recent MdS with the person who came 3rd place, Captain Tom Evans! This Brit came from, seemingly, n...
Ep 83 - Adventure Racing Interview with Tom Davies
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJody and David are joined by Tom Davies an adventure racer who has taken part in not one, but TWO insane world championships. They discu...
Ep 82 - How to win the Barkley Marathons with John Kelly
14 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this BBR Special Jody and David talk to John Kelly, endurance athlete and the only finisher at this year's Barkley Marathons.Joh...
Ep 81 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 3)
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYes, it's the final part of the Do-Badder A-Z and the guys kick off with none other than R and "Marathon Man" Rob Young ...
Ep 80 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 2)
24 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJust like last week, Jody and David were worried. New listeners have flocked to the podcast in their tens, but how would they keep up wi...
Ep 79 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 1)
17 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJody and David were worried. With all the new listeners, how were they going to continue making obtuse in-jokes and not alienate the aud...
Ep 78 - Jody runs 75% of Winter Nuts
10 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's finally here! After a year of building up to Nuts Challenge, Jody finally gets the chance to run the course. Spoiler: it didn&...
Ep 77 - Colin McCourt on losing weight and hitting a sub-16 5k
03 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday the guys talk to Colin McCourt, a former pro-athlete who is documenting his transformation back into shape. His friends have all...
Ep 76 - Barefoot and forefoot running - the pros and cons
24 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever considered changing styles? Will it make you more efficient? Will you be a faster runner? Having switched styles in the pa...
Ep 75 - Pete Rees on Winter Nuts Challenge and training for the Marathon des Sables
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn the advent of the Winter Nuts Challenge, Jody and David welcome back Pete Rees from Mudstacle to give some last minute tips to Jody w...
Ep 74 - James Appleton talks Tough Guy, fell running, Bob Graham Round and being a photographer
10 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis Podcast features James Appleton talking to the guys about, well, everything really. They cover Tough Guy, fell running, and photogr...
Ep 73 - Lowri Morgan on running the Jungle Marathon, 6633 and 333 ultras
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this interview the guys get the chance to talk to one of the coolest, toughest people on the planet. Lowri Morgan is one of only 6 ...
Ep 72 - The final Tough Guy and marathon training
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe main themes for this podcast are the last ever Tough Guy and advice for this stage of training for spring marathons. When we say the...
Ep 71 - Danny Bent talks Project Awesome, Special Forces Hell Week and World Relay
13 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday Jody and David want to challenge you, yes you, the listener, to do a ridiculous press ups challenge. Listen to the podcast for the...
Ep 70 - Myanmar Marathon and Brewdog
06 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode begins with the discussion of a saga that unfolded on the Facebook group. After an unnoticeable seg, they move on to the In...
BBR Christmas Special
24 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHold on to your Santa hat, because we've an extra special Bad Boy Running episode just for Christmas. Not that it's any more r...
Ep 68 - BBR is BACK - a long-awaited BBR catch-up
16 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Do-Badders, Jody and David are back! After a brief interlude for travel reasons, the chaps return to the airwaves for a general ca...
Ep 67 - How to stay free of running injuries with Gary from Six Physio
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe guys open with how much (or little) running they've both been doing and talk about upcoming races. We then find out what David&...
Ep 66 - How to train for a 10k with Terry Scott
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA warning to all Do-Badders: This Podcast contains useful, relevant information. Terry gives lots of running advice and Jody and David d...
Ep 65 - Rhonda-Marie Avery talks running Barkley Marathons (and more)
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Jody and David speak to Rhonda-Marie Avery, an accomplished ultra runner with a ton of ridiculous running accolades un...
Ep 64 - Red Bull Steeplechase (plus more cheating talk)
28 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJody and David start out strong by discussing 'summiting' which is a new word to be added to the Bad Boy Running Dictionary. T...
Ep 63 - Producer Eddie finishes Bournemouth marathon
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLast weekend Producer Eddie finished his first marathon. In a previous episode the guys gave advice so in this follow up we find out wha...
Ep 62 - How to plan your next race (plus inspirational running quotes)
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday, Jody and David list the Do-Badders best inspirational running quotes. And they discuss how to schedule races and their own person...
Ep 61 - Winter Nuts, Running Cheats And Catch-Up
30 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you're a member of the Facebook group you'll know that the Do-Badder community has plenty say. Jody and David scan through ...
Ep 60 - Susie Chan shares running stories
19 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's podcast is filled with stories from epic ultrarunner Susie Chan! She tells us plenty of running stories involving jungles, ...
Ep 59 - How to run your first marathon with Producer Eddie
16 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe guys talk about a charity competition which David needs your support to win for Street Child! All is explained in the podcast and th...
Ep 58 - The Beer Mile vs The Great British Beerathon
10 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe Beer Mile has been in many a publication this week, but now it's time to hear the opinion of the beer-running specialists. They...
Ep 57 - Man vs Lakes (and How To Run Up A Mountain)
02 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Do-Badders! On today's Podcast Jody and David will open in a way which sounds on topic and then veer wildly, wildly off cou...
Ep 56 - Talking cheating with Robbie Britton
27 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Do-Badders! Today Jody and David are joined by Robbie Britton, the UK's top 24 hour racer and decorated ultrarunner (yes, tha...
Ep 55 - How to train for Tough Mudder
07 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Do-Badders!In this week's episode we catch up with the guys and what they've been up to. There's lots of discussio...
Ep 54 - Do-Badder Catch-up
30 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello Do-Badders! Today Jody and David discuss everything that has been going on on the Facebook Group and also branch out into other ne...
Ep 53 - Beer Lovers' Marathon
10 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back Do-badders! This week’s episode is an array of things but the main point for discussion will be the Beer Lovers' Mar...
Ep 52 - Running London Marathon (...and ruining The Running Awards)
27 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode Jody and David talk about the London Marathon and The Running Awards with a large section of the podcast also being dedi...
Ep 51 - Running the Marathon des Sables (Part 3)
20 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday's episode is the third of three parts that covers the MdS. The Bad Boy Runners will talk about David's experience of day...
Ep 50 - Running the Marathon des Sables (Part 2)
13 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday’s episode is the second of three parts which covers the MdS the Bad Boy Runners talk about David's experiences on days 2, 3...
Ep 49 - Running the Marathon des Sables (Part 1)
06 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today’s episode the Bad Boy Runners do something decidedly Un-Do-Baddery and discuss David's dominance of the entire MdS. We&a...
Ep 48 - Kit Talk
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome, Do-Badders! This week’s episode is all about KIT! Well. Actually, Jody and David do get rather sidetracked. So you could say ...
Ep 47 - Do-Badder catch-up
22 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back Do-Badders! This week’s episode is a general catch-up of everything going on in the Do-badding world! Coming up on this w...
Ep 46 - MdS Special, Ep6 - Stages 5 and 6 - The Marathon Day and the Charity Day
14 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFinish or not to finish? That is the question. Is this a finish line I see before me? What finish line through yonder window breaks? In ...
Ep 45 - MdS Special, Ep5 - Stage 4 - The Long Day and the Rest Day
13 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the fifth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss the Long Day Strategy. Finish in one day but possibly burn out? Or finish i...
Ep 44 - MdS Special, Ep4 - Stage 3
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the fourth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss what the third stage is all about. Does it fill you with dread that tomorr...
Ep 43 - Mds Special, Ep3 - Stage 2
11 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the third of the special episodes Jody and David discuss David's soundtrack choices and strategies for Stage 2. If you’re thi...
Ep 42 - MdS Special, Ep2 - Stage 1
10 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the second of the special episodes Jody and David discuss how it would be a really really bad thing if the Dune stage was first. If y...
Ep 41 - MdS Special, Part 1 - The Day Before
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn the first of the MdS Specials, Jody and David discuss Jody’s initial preparation experience encompassing the first few days of accl...
Ep 40 - Marathon des Sables: 10 things they don't tell you about the MdS
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode the Bad Boy Runners stray into a new realm of Podcasting by giving actual genuine advice for anyone thinking about doin...
Ep 39 - Running for charity (Part 2)
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 2 of the charity episode and this one gets controversial. The guys discuss all things charity related when it comes to running, inc...
Ep 38 - Running for charity (Part 1)
18 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPart 1 of the Charity episode, all about the things we do raise cash for good (and not so good) causes. In this episode, the chaps talk ...
Ep 37 - David runs an ultra (Part 2)
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe episode continues with more chat and feedback from Bad Boy Running listeners... ... plus there's some actual running talk (buri...
Ep 36 - David runs an ultra (Part 1)
04 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAfter running his first ultra, David regales us with his story while the chaps discuss what’s been going on with the Do-Badders and re...
Ep 35 - Running your first ultramarathon
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe're talking ultramarathon running as David attempts his first (even with his 'broken' ankle). Here's what's...
Ep 34 - Obstacle course racing with Pete Rees (Part 2)
19 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe second of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In the second half of the episode the gang discuss: What the hardest obs...
Ep 33 - Obstacle course racing with Pete Rees (Part 1)
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's the episode all you OCR lovers have been waiting for... The first of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In this e...
Ep 32 - Running Afghanistan and Sierra Leone (Part 2)
05 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's another BIG one! In this episode Jody and David discuss international marathons, talking about the challenges of running Afgha...
Ep 31 - Running Afghanistan and Sierra Leone (Part 1)
29 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's another BIG one! In this episode Jody and David discuss international marathons, talking about the challenges of running Afgha...
Ep 30 - Your first race... things they don't tell you
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text"I didn't expect THAT!" Today's episode focuses on that wonderful moment we all run our first race. Yes, the newbie ...
Ep 29 - How to prepare for a race (Part 2)
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHere’s Part II of the Race Preparation episode. (To be honest, we could have squeezed it all into one much-shorter episode if we didn’...
Ep 28 - How to prepare for a race (Part 1)
08 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn Part I of this special two-parter on Race Preparation, we discuss how to set yourself up for your best race ever… or at least not t...
Ep 21 - 12Days - Day 7 - Moaning Minnies
25 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. Day 7 and w...
Ep12 Pt2 - Another catch-up episode and listener feedback
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWarning! If you've not listened to another Bad Boy Running Podcast before, probably best not to start with this one... everything i...
Ep 27 - Catch-up episode and listener feedback
24 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWarning! If you've not listened to another Bad Boy Running Podcast before, probably best not to start with this one... everything i...
Ep 26 - Day 12, Hounding heckles (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
12 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnd, at last, it ends... The final day of the 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas. We're talking abuse received while running. And it seem...
Ep 25 - Day 11, Kickass tunes (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
11 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text For the eleventh day, we talk running music and what gets you moving. And then it descends into farce... ... culminating in possibly ...
Ep 24 - Day 10, 10k tips (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
10 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. Thank God, ...
Ep 23 - Day 9, Wearing Lycra (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. It's D...
Ep 22 - Day 8, Bloody nipples (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. It's D...
Ep 20 - Day 6, Training runs (12 Days of Xmas)
06 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. Bad news......
Ep 19 - Day 5, Running fads (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. Running fad...
Ep 18 - Day 4, Winter Nuts (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
04 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. What's...
Ep 17 - Day 3, Spitting techniques and snot rockets (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. There&apo...
Ep 16 - Day 2 , The "No.2" Question (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
02 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text For Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. Today, Jod...
Ep 15 - Day 1, Edinburgh Marathon (12 Days of BBR Xmas)
01 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original. They'r...
Ep 14 - Should you drink (alcohol) and run?
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's as close to a specialist subject as Jody and David have... it's talking booze and running. (SPOILER: The answer is YES) I...
Ep 13 - Jody joins a running club and listeners have their say
20 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHallelujah, it's here. Jody finally makes the leap and goes to a running club... but was joining the right thing to do...? If you&a...
Ep 12 - Stefanie Bishop on DNFing and Death Race
13 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's a tough subject, but someone's gotta talk about it... yes, those dreaded three letters. D. N. F. Did Not Finish. In this ...
Ep 11 - Should running be more elitist?
06 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you were a fan of David from his Special Forces appearance, then this may be the episode that changes your opinion of him... (he goes...