Runner's World Podcast
Episodes
A guide to orienteering
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Ben this week is elite orienteerer Ralph Street, who explains what this discipline within running is all about and why it's simply more than j...
Sophie Power: running the length of Ireland
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ten-minute power naps, knee injuries and sheer determination – Sophie Power gives an unflinching account of what it takes to break a multi-day runni...
Susie Chan - how to start trail running (and love it)
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susie Chan is back on the pod and is giving us white-hot knowledge on how to get into and LOVE trail running. She also has a new book coming out call...
What does running do to your heart?
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us know surprisingly little about the critically important organ inside our chest. So it's high time we learned a bit more about the heart –...
When should you replace your running shoes?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're talking running shoe tech and we're joined by Kieran Alger, so we've dusted off his old jingle too (one for the long-time listeners). In the la...
How to create stronger feet for running
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They take a lot of pounding and do a lot of work for runners, but are you paying enough attention to your feet? They need some strengthening and TLC i...
How to recover after a big race
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big...
Georgia Bell: the rising star of British distance running
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, Georgia Bell details her remarkable journey back to elite-level running. An outstanding junior, Bell was seemingly on course t...
How to cure the post-race blues
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With marathon season drawing to a close, many runners will be battling with the post-race blues. What to focus on now that your big race has finished?...
Mastering the mind games of the marathon
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University on the podcast this week, explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon ...
How to run your perfect marathon
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running c...
How running gives us hope
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we speak with three people who are running the London Marathon for Samaritans. Listen to Tamsin, Andy and Saskia talk about running,...
Unsanctioned races
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runn...
Persistent running injuries – and how to fix them
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do ...
Sarah Perry and backyard ultra running
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity...
An ultimate guide to treadmill running
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ard...
Unorthodox training methods
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men...
Running and the LGBTQ+ community
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Bal...
Running the Bob Graham Round in Mid-Winter: Henriette Albon
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend y...
Aimee Fuller: movement, mindset and running in North Korea
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marath...
Running and shin pain
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shin splints and shin pain in general can be an injury that crops up all of a sudden and ruin your running experience. Physiotherapist Tom Goom joins ...
Harassment on the run
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running...
How to run your best marathon - part 2
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Running coach and author, Sam Murphy, is back to finish off our 'run your best marathon' double bill. We discuss the final stages of marathon prep and...
How to run your best marathon - part 1
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either w...
How to get the most from heart rate training
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coac...
The running highlights of 2023
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap. Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fad...
Why runners need to do plyometrics
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maximising on the elastic potential of tendons is key to running success and Dr Richard Blagrove joins us to explain what plyometric exercises are, wh...
Everything you need to know about hamstring injuries
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hamstring plays a critical role in the running gait, but it's also a likely candidate for injury. Leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio....
Emma Pooley tells us why running is her first love
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Emma Pooley, who did loads of proper elite racing on a bike and then stopped and now does loads of stuff, but running is front and ce...
How to Cure Runner's Knee
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Runner's knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common running ailments. It's characterised by a dull pain around the front of the ...
10 marathon mistakes – and how not to make them
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Going out too fast. Trying something new on race day. Forgetting to do an strength and conditioning in training. Marathon mistakes are myriad – and ...
Strength and conditioning for runners made easy
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer of Physiology at Loughborough University as well as a strength and conditioning coach. We ...
How to get faster
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we attempt to answer that eternal running question: how do I get faster? To help us do this, we're joined by Tom Craggs, natio...
Matt Hudson-Smith: running the perfect 400m
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Team GB star Matt Hudson-Smith gives us an insight into the pain and payoff of 400m training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Sophie Power discusses She Races
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ultra runner Sophie Power joins us to discuss She Races, an organisation aimed at getting more women onto the start line and having a brilliant experi...
Joe French: barefoot running and PTSD
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, film-maker and runner Joe French discusses his new book, Out of Mind, which details tragedy of Mount Everest – and how Frenc...
A discussion about diversity and inclusivity in running
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Charlie Dark MBE, Tyler Williams-Green, Sahra-Isha Muhammed Jones, Andre Coggins and Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, we sat down to talk about inclu...
Everything you need to know about your achilles
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, leading running phyio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) tells you all you need to know about your achilles: how to strengthen it, what to...
Is running getting too expensive?
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the arrival of a £400 running shoe, we decided to sit down and have a chat about the cost of running and whether or not it's becoming to expensi...
Joe Holder
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An athlete from a young age, Joe Holder has always strived to be the best athlete and person he can and he applies that same logic to his running. He'...
Meet the nude joggers
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's official: there's a growing trend for running in the buff. But what is it about clothes-free running that people are finding so appealing? Nude j...
The running club based in a maximum security prison
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode, we speak with writer and runner David Smyth about the 1,000 Mile Club, a transformational running club based out of San Quen...
How Olympian Steph Davis trains
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're speaking with Olympic marathon runner and coach Steph Davis. We chat how she got into running late, the work/life/training balance, h...
World Champs special with Steve Cram
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Cram is our guest this week and delve into all things World Championships ahead of the event in Budapest, which starts on the 19th. We chat GB h...
"How I completed 105 Ironmans in 105 days" – Sean Conway
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For most people, completing an Ironman is once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112, run 26.2, get a terrible tattoo. You know the dri...
Boff Whalley: fell runner and founder of Chumbawumba
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Boff Whalley is perhaps best known for being the guitarist in Chumbawumba, whose smash hit 'Tubthumping' included the immortal refrain 'I get knocked ...
Meet the 30th Anniversary issue cover stars
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As Runner's World UK turns 30, we took a cross section of runners from the running community and stuck them on the cover of the magazine. At the photo...
All about running and wine
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Marathon du Medoc to the Bacchus Half Marathon, running and wine have been paired together for many years. In his new book The Wine Runner, autho...
The Enhanced Games
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine an Olympics in which drugs weren't just banned but actively encouraged? That's the idea behind the Enhanced Games, which we discuss on this ep...
Damian Hall
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on the pod/vod is Damian Hall. One of the best ultra runners out there, making multiple day races look 'easy', Damian is also now a columni...
Why you don't have to smash every workout to improve
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live in an era that lionises ‘smashing’ workouts, but is that really the path to sustained improvement? Tom Craggs, national endurance manager ...
Game changers in running
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the September issue of the magazine, we celebrate 30 years of Runner's World with a list of 30 people who have had a HUGE impact on running in the ...
Haile Gebrselassie
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The dream team is reunited as Rick and Jane are back and Ben isn't a loner anymore (much to everyones relief). That being said, the main chat with th...
How athletes inform new running products
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not to bang on about it, but Ben went to Kenya recently and got to see how adidas use their athletes to test and feedback on new products. In this ep...
Running with bipolar disorder and OCD
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Simon Lamb, a runner, massage therapist, teacher and writer who suffers from a severe form of bipolar disorder and Obsessive Co...
Should you switch to a 10-day training cycle?
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most runners train on a 7-day cycle, with the long run on the weekend. But could a 10-day (or even 14-day) training cycle be a better approach? Coach ...
Tom Craggs: Mastering the 10K
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the Night of the 10K PBs happening this Saturday (20th May), we speak with RW columnists and England Athletics' head of road running Tom Craggs a...
Rachel Hewitt discusses her new book, In Her Nature
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re speaking with author and trail runner Rachel Hewitt about her new book In Her Nature: How Women Break Boundaries in the Great Outdo...
Susie Chan: how to make treadmill running fun
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She's run in deserts, jungles and mountains, but ultrarunner Susie Chan can now be most frequently found on a treadmill – specifically, as one of Pe...
Bonus episode: The coach, Claudio Berardelli
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode from Ben's trip to Kenya features a conversation with Claudio Berardelli, head coach at 2 Running Club in Kenya and the man behind ...
The 5 'hardest' races in the world
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Poole joins us to talk through his list of the 'hardest' races in the world. Yes, we all agree that on an individual level, whatever race you're...
Bonus Episode - Amos Kipruto
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A part of the ongoing series of bonus episodes from Ben's trip to Kenya, here is a conversation with defending London Marathon champion, Amos Kipruto....
Perri Shakes-Drayton: from 400m hurdles to the London Marathon
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former Team GB star, 400m hurdler extraordinaire and all-round legend Perri Shakes-Drayton joins us this week. Having hung up her spikes in February 2...
Running with a terminal illness
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of our podcasts this month are going to be marathon-focused. But April is also Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and our guest this week is the remar...
Bonus Episode - Peres Jepchirchir
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a few bonus episodes from a recent trip to Kenya, Ben spoke to Peres Jepchirchir as she filmed a documentary about her life, visiting ...
Emile Cairess: meet the rising star of British distance running
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we speak with one of the rising stars of British distance running, Emile Cairess. Already the British 10-mile record holder, C...
Richard Askwith: why age is no barrier to your best running
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated author Richard Askwith comes on the podcast to discuss the lessons he learned through writing and researching his latest book, The Race Aga...
What's it like to run the Barkley Marathons?
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Barkley Marathons is widely regarded as being the world's toughest ultramarathon, completed by only 17 people in its 35-year history. Author and u...
The power of the run/walk
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Often considered a training and racing technique for those new to running, the run/walk approach has infinite potential for those willing to embrace a...
Alex Dowsett: running and haemophilia
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before retiring from cycling last year, Alex Dowsett was the only known elite sportsperson with haemophilia to compete in an able-bodied field. He's n...
Steve Magness: Why We Get Mental Strength All Wrong
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, we speak with the world-renowned performance coach Steve Magness about his latest book, Do Hard Things, in which he looks at why ...
Running and stress: how to find the right balance
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show, Rick and Ben discuss running and stress. Is there a 'sweet spot' when it comes to pushing our bodies? And what other factors shou...
Jenni Falconer
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TV presenter and radio host Jenni Falconer joins us to talk about her love for running, coming back from injury, becoming obsessed with golf and so mu...
Is running backwards the injury-prevention hack you need?
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to turn your back on running? With the search term 'backwards running' becoming ever more popular, it seems more of use are putting our run...
Emily Maye and the art of capturing running
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer and film maker Emily Maye joins us to talk about how she approaches taking pictures of runners and what led her and Tracksmith to make an...
The Spine race recap with Damian Hall and Hannah Rickman
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Spine Race is a 268-mile, non-stop ultramarathon taking in the entirety of the Pennine Way. The winter edition takes place in January, meaning com...
Elsey Davis on her Bob Graham Winter Record
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Britain's Elsey Davis recently broke winter Bob Graham Winter Round, battling challenging conditions to finish in a time of 20hrs 21mins. She speaks t...
How to plan a running adventure with Gavin Boyter
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Author and runner Gavin Boyter joins us this week to discuss planning running adventures. Gavin is run the length of the country and even further, cro...
Helen Thorn: "If I can run a marathon, so can you"
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, bestselling-author and marathon runner Helen Thorn is our guest this week. She explains why she took up running in her forties and how it's ...
The Christmas 2022 episode
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To round off 2022, and celebrate the 200th episode of the RW podcast, we invite the entire team to join us. Together, we look at the running highlight...
Lauren Fleshman: my life running in a man's world
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated distance runners in US history. And her experience at the sharp end of athletics has given her a unique i...
What I learnt running my first 50 mile ultra race
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Having turned 50 this year, Runner's World Editor in Chief, Andy Dixon, decided to mark the occasion as only a runner would - running a 50 mile race. ...
Rose Harvey: my journey from club runner to pro athlete
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, elite marathoner Rose Harvey discusses her incredible rise from club runner to pro athlete, culminating in a 2:27 finish at this year...
Running's biggest cheats
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, runner, writer and historian Sam Edwards (runninghistorian.com) goes through the annals of running history to create a shortlist of p...
Chris Thompson: How to run your best 10k race
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Thompson is one of Britain’s best distance runners. He’s won silver in the 10,000m at the 2010 European Championships, is a three-time winne...
How to do base training correctly
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're all about that base this week, as top running coach Tom Craggs comes on to talk all things base training: what it is, why you should do it, and ...
Chris McDougall talks Born to Run 2
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, best-selling author Chris McDougall talks about his new book, Born to Run 2. The long-awaited follow-up to Born to Run is a hybrid of...
Harry Judd: My Quest to Run a Sub-3 Marathon
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Judd is best known as the drummer in McFly and a former winner of Strictly Come Dancing, but he's also an avid runner – and has his sights set...
5 Women Who Changed Running Forever
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we're joined by running historian Katie Holmes (runyoung50.co.uk) to discuss five pioneering females who changed our wonderful sport ...
Running and the aerobic system explained
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Coach Manni joins Jane and Ben to break down what aerobic running is and what impact it has on the many different systems in the body. What does this ...
5 ways running makes you smarter
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the physical and mental benefits of running are mega, but did you know that all runners are only a few footsteps away from being geniuses?...
Meet the record-breaking relay fighting climate change
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Relay events tend to involve four people running very quickly round an oval track. The Running out of Time relay is on a different scale entirely. Beg...
Stephen Mangan: getting ready to run London
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The actor and comedian looks ahead to running the London Marathon. His preparation has been somewhat unorthodox, including dodging poisonous snakes in...
Everything you need to know about your knees and running
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joined once again by Gareth Cole, founder and head of performance at Coach London, this time we're talking all things knee; how it works, what affects...
8 ways Emil Zatopek changed running forever
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 19th September 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Emil Zatopek, who was voted by a source no less esteemed than Runner’s World as history’s g...
12 of the best race day tips
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben and Rick are joined by journalist, running coach and the fastest panda to run a marathon, Kate Carter to discuss 12 race day tips offered up by at...
Sophie Raworth: Running the OCC
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth recently swapped the studio for the mountains as she took on the 55km OCC in Chamonix, France. She talks about how she ...
Catching up with Kieran Alger on the Danube
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran Alger is attempting to run the length of the Danube river from sea to source, a route that covers 2,000 miles (3,000km), to raise money for po...
Tom Evans: from knee surgery to UTMB
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s Runner’s World podcast features a chat with ultra runner Tom Evan and we of course discuss all things UTMB he prepares for the race, ...
How to Become a Mentally Stronger Runner
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, sports psychologist Stuart Holliday provides expert insights on how to become a mentally stronger runner. These are practical tips, a...