The Runs Podcast

Luke Maher | Project 3

22 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the second instalment of this weeks pod, the boys are joined by Luke Maher from Puma.Tune back in as the boys track through Luke's early days of ru...

The Boys | The Warm Up

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks' episode is split into too!On part one the boys recap the good and bad of Bath Half amongst other bits.Part two out 22/03. Hosted on Acast....

Hannah Leggett | I Started Running Marathons As A Bet

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Hannah Leggett onto the pod for a chat.Hannah started her marathon journey and ended up running a GFA qualifying time for t...

The Boys | Is Running Content Shit?

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

No guests. No problems.This week the boys sit down to review a busy weekend of racing across the World, dive into our gangs questions and consider wha...

Mikey Davies | It Works For Me

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Mikey Davies onto the pod for a chat!In this episode we work our way through Mikey's stop-start journey into the World of e...

Tom Roberts | We Make It Work

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Runs Podcast!This week Niki and Gareth are joined by Tom Roberts from Clwb Rhedeg Meirionydd!Strap in as we chat growing up in a r...

James and Sam Cook | Brotherly Love

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by Sam and James Cook.A pair of brothers that are absolute flying machines. We look back at their running journey, Sam g...

Dermot and Sheena Kerr | Armagh International Road Races

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome two of the biggest driving forces behind on of the fastest 5Ks in the World, Armagh.A race that started in the 70s as someh...

Rory Linkletter | Boston Brings Out The Best In Me

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys recap a weekend of racing in South Wales and plug their new vest before being joined by Canadian speedster Rory Linkletter.As usual...

Samantha Munkley | I realised how much running meant to me when I thought it had been taken away.

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys look back at Valencia and Chepstow Speedway 10K before welcoming Samantha on to chat about her running journey.From the early days ...

Melissa Courtney-Bryant | I Knew I Could Medal That Day

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by the excellent Melissa Courtney-Bryant.Melissa joined us from Kenya in the midst of training camp, and we'd be lying i...

Emyr Bissmire | No Days Off

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are back for season 3!This week the boys catch up about what they done over the Christmas period, and then welcome Emyr Bissmire on for a chat abou...

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up season 3 with a mixed bag of bull-shit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

JON BUTLER | THERE'S NO ENJOYMENT ON THE WAY AORUND

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, the boys pinned him down!This week, we finally sat down with Jon Butler for a chat, and it's only taken 2 years!Join us as we talk through Jo...

NIKI & GARETH | THE INTERVIEW

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the tables are turned as the boys welcome previous guest and friend Ryan George on to the pod, to host.This episode flies around the place a...

VERITY OCKENDEN | IT ALL MAKES FOR A GOOD STORY

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Verity Ockenden as we discuss her journey through running.Not often do these stories start with chasing sheep through a fie...

JON HAYWARD | YOU KIND OF JUST LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys catch up with Jon Hayward!Jon started off with C25K a while back now and has gone from strength to strength across all terrains, th...

I WANT TO COME BACK BETTER THAN EVER

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys grab a chat with Lucy Reid.Lucy made her marathon debut at the end of 2024, clocking home in 2:26:35 - the third fastest debut by a...

THE BOYS | RICHARD BURTON 10K

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys look back at the Richard Burton 10K from last weekend, a sensational race to close out the Welsh road racing season.With Niki racin...

I'D LIKE TO GO SUB 3 IN THE MARATHON

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Niki debriefs what happened in Marathon Eryri before we are joined by Lauren Stockley who takes us from swimming at a young age through to c...

THE BOYS | MARATHON ERYRI

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week join the boys as they look ahead to Marathon Eryri, unpack the last week of running - including Gareth's 5K time trial and discuss zone runn...

BEN CONNOR | I ALWAYS KNEW I WAS GOING TO GET TO THE MARATHON

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

his week the boys are joined by the first Brit from this years' Great North Run, Ben Connor.We discuss Ben's journey into running - however somehow we...

ALEX BELL | I CAN'T COME THIS FAR AND NOT RUN A MARATHON

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back, again! And this time they are joined by Olympian Alex Bell!What a breath of fresh air Alex is, and what a story. From not consideri...

HANNAH IRWIN | YOU'RE NOT GOING TO IMPROVE IF YOU'RE BEATING EVERYONE

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ironman is over!This week the boys throats are a little worse for wear after supporting you lot in Ironman Wales on Sunday.Back to running, and this w...

WORLD CHAMPS | DO GELS MAKE YOU PEE

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys deliver a fly-by episode and dip into Niki's trip to Nice, France to support friends in the Ironman World Championships and Gareth ...

PEOPLE ARE RUNNING FOR THE RIGHT REASONS

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys look back at their last week of running, including a sensational last hit out for Gareth at the Run4All 5K series, taking 4 minutes...

4 TRIATHLONS. 4 DAYS. 4 COUNTRIES.

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back for another week, and this time we are joined by Leigh Wallis.A motorcross champion in his teens, followed by a long hiatus from com...

RIDING A BIKE WAS THE EASY PART

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we caught up with @life_of_lewisss and talked, a lot!🚵🏻 Mountain Bikes🏊‍♂️ Triathlon📹 Content💰FundraisingPlus the boys ...

ALL I WANTED TO WAS RUN THAT QUALIFYING TIME

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with our friend Carly Stone!Carly has experienced sensational growth over the past few years, culminating in a start to 20...

I RUN FOR FUN

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by the wizard behind some of the finest running content of the last 12 months, Conall Whelan.We talk about him growing u...

ANOTHER Q&A!

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's just the boys as they answer community questions.No guest this week as we have had a load of new followers recently so wanted to give t...

SIXTY FOUR SECOND LAPS

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joied by another Roadent, and this time is the gentleman himself, Tom Baird.We discuss Tom's journey into running, from Norther...

IT'S NOT THAT DEEP

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Big news in The Runs camp this week as Gareth finally gets the nod for London Marathon 2026!The boys were in good company this week to ride the London...

YOU CAN'T CONTROL THE WEATHER

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys touchdown with old friend Matt Watkins, better known as Hotwings.A standard Welsh Valleys schooling in sport kept him active through school b...

THE BOYS MADE ME SIGN A CONTRACT

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with a man that has taken the social media World by storm.Pedz is more familiar behind the decks transitioning tunes than ...

I JUST CRAVE ADVENTURE

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Annual leave is over and the boys are back!This week we sat down with adventure seeker  @BobThomasUltra  and work our way through some of h...

BRIDGEND BEER MILE

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by the Bridgend Beer Mile Crew to talk about the event, and why you should be taking part and enjoying a beer! Hosted on...

WHAT AN ADVERT FOR PROPER RUNNING

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the one after Welsh Castles Relay!What an advert for running. What an advert for proper running. Proper racing. Proper runners. Just fucking runn...

I'M ON THE FASTER SIDE OF AVERAGE

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sat down with a newbie to the South Wales running community, Liv Law.Liv left the UK as a swimmer at a young age for life in Vancouver an...

I HAD TOWER BRIDGE ALL TO MYSELF

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are making up for lost time and banging out two episodes in a week!We reached out to Cole before he dropped a 2:16 marathon debut and London,...

IT'S A GOOD DAY TO HAVE A BAD DAY

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back!After a week of while Niki explored the Balkans we are back with Emily Marchant!Em has been on before, but she has sandwiched so muc...

MY FIRST RUN WAS A MILE AND IT TOOK 12 MINUTES

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by Nathan Canning!The boys stumbled across Nathan through Instagram reels, when he booked a week off to run from his hom...

WE JUST LOVE DOING THIS

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You might recognise them from their Welsh humour skits across social media, but the Polson twins are pretty handy when it comes to keeping fit!We caug...

THE MARATHONS | PART TWO

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The wait is finally over!Join the boys on this weeks' episode as they inbox their marathons from the weekend.Where did Niki find that run from? Will G...

THE MARATHONS | PART ONE

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys look ahead at this weekends' marathons.Niki will be towing the line one more time in London while Gareth will be making his maratho...

THE WOMENS' MARATHON FIELD IS STACKED

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys address some of the shocking mishaps at Newport Marathon Festival, before being joined by Natasha Wilson.Natasha takes us on her jo...

I DIDN'T THINK I'D RUN A MARATHON SO SOON

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with a relative newbie to the world of running, local boy, Nathan Smith.After a pretty decent rugby career on the local ci...

HOT TAKES

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are bringing you something a little different!We sat down with some of the longest serving faces in the South Wales running scene a...

I'D LIKE TO MAKE A GB TEAM IN THE MARATHON

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys were joined by one of the half of the second best running podcast in Wales, Dan Nash!Dan has both Wales and GB vest in his wardrobe...

THE MAN WHO RAN A MILE FOR EVERY POINT WALES LOST BY

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks guest has been a viral sensation during this seasons' Mens Six Nations Championship.Rhodri Williams took on an insane challenge during the ...

THIS JOURNEY IS TOO SPECIAL FOR IT TO END HERE.

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by Jack Kavanagh, straight off the back of some impressive times since the turn of the year!A relative newcomer to the w...

I'D RATHER RUN 15 MILES THAN HAVE A HANGOVER

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by SVT athlete Alex Simpson.Gareth and Alex worked together nearly 20 years ago and hadn't seen each other again until t...

ANOTHER BONUS EPISODE!

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We can't manage diaries very well recently! Haha.Life got in the way for this weeks planned guest, so he's a short and sharp episode with the boys! Ho...

THE Q&A SESSION

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sit down and answer some community questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I INTEND ON PUTTING VOLUME OUT THAT NOBODY HAS SEEN BEFORE

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys dragged a Crossfit coach out of bed at 6AM in Australia for a chat!Mark Branniff joined the boys this week from the other side of t...

I WANT TO GET MEMBERSHIP TO THE 100 MARATHON CLUB

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with a man who's enthusiasm for running is undefeated.Chris Pratt's enthusiasm is infectious. Spawned from a default entry...

THE ONLY GOAL I HAD LAST YEAR WAS TO BREAK THE 4 MINUTE MILE

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niki and Gareth are both rougher than tarzans' feet this week, but the show must go on!On the other hand, expert pacer Ben Claridge joins us from a lo...

I WANT TO DEBUT AT 2:28 IN THE MARATHON

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are joined by adopted Welsh girl, Jenny Nesbitt.Join us as we navigate through Jenny's journey into the running world, trying her h...

YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BREAK 2:33!

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Molly Smith on the pod.Molly may be the sister of speedster Jake, but rest assure she is making her own waves in the runnin...

HOW I BEAT NIKI IN VALENCIA

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back with a second season of the fastest podcast on the internet!To kick off this season, our guest needs no introduction, he had enough ...

SEASON ONE - THE QUIZ!

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We just needed a way to fill a gap between the end of season 1 and start of season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I WANT TO BREAK THE BRITISH RECORD

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys welcomed their final guest of season one this week, and what better way to sign off than with the incredibly lovely Calli Hauger-Thackery!Cal...

QUIETLY CONFIDENT

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Daf Jones on for a chat about his running journey.A slow burner that has started to light up his races as he rolls into his...

THE RUNDOWN | LILY PARTRIDGE | NYC MARATHON

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For this episode of our guest catch ups we welcome Lily Partridge back to recap all things NYC Marathon from an elite runners point of view. Hosted on...

BACK YOURSELF

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys were joined by a man who has created a legacy in the running World.Running. Coaching. Broadcasting. James Thie has taken the opport...

PURE CARBON

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Michael Darke of CDF Runners.We navigate throgh being shit at sports in school, starting running, stopping running and then...

THE RICHARD BURTON 10K

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend the best race in Wales rocks around for another instalment. That's right, it's time for the RB10K again, and the boys sat down with Run D...

FROM PONTY TO PARIS

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode sees the boys welcome another Ponty Roadent.But this time, she's also an Olympian!Clara Evans-Graham joins the boys this week after a whi...

ARE YOU REDDY?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the boys finally caught up with the pup taking the South Wales running scene by storm.Jack Reddy, the baby faced assassin for Aberdare...

PULL UP

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys headed back to the States to complete their Mount Rushmore of Running Content creators and add Tommie Runz to the list!Join us this...

THE CARDIFF HALF SPECIAL

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Cardiff Half time again!This week the boys caught up with the boys they usually run Cardiff Half with.The boys talk about the highs and lows of t...

VAMOS CARLOS

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys wrap up their Ironman content by welcoming on Spaniard Carlos Rufo.They first encountered Carlos at IMW18, when they noticed him on...

THE FRESH PRINCE OF SVT

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Swansea boy Marc Barrow onto the pod!Marc has achieved excellent results on the triathlon route, both on the course and awa...

FROM BODYBUILDER TO TRIATHLETE

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With Ironman Wales just around the corner, the boys welcomed Shane Parsons onto the pod this week. Shane has had a wild ride and has gone from bodybui...

BONUS | Q&A WITH NIKI AND GARETH

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys catch up over some community questions from Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'M JUST A LITTLE FAT KID THAT GOT LOST IN THE MIDDLE OF MARATHON RUNNING

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome marathon runner and runfluencer Mix Fox onto the pod, all the way from County Armagh in Northern Ireland.The boys chat abou...

I NEVER CHECK THE ELEVATION!

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcomed Tammy Fry from Caerleon Runners onto the pod!Tammy will race any distance with or without a buggy!Who debuts at marathon d...

I RAN CARDIFF HALF AFTER 4 ROUNDS OF CHEMO.

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Phil Caseley on for a chat.Phil is an online performance coach, helping his clients to excel in all aspects of life.But his...

SUNS OUT TUMS OUT SZN

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcomed the big dude who runs a lot.That's right, Alex Hermanson AKA Herm.Runs over on Instagram joined us from across the pond to...

WALES DESERVES AN ELITE TRACK RACE!

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by long time friend and training partner of previous guest Jake Smith, James Heneghan!James has made his way to South Wales fr...

THEY USED TO CALL ME TONY HAWK GROWING UP!

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back with another outstanding guest!This week they spoke with Craig Jones, from Swansea Harriers.Craig is an incredibly talented man who ...

I HAVEN'T GOT A FAVOURITE DISTANCE YET!

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome Arwel Roberts onto the pod!We first met Arwel when we took over Maesteg Park Run and he made the journey over to support tw...

I WENT FOR MY FIRST SWIMMING LESSON WITH NO GOGGLES

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back in the chatroom this week with another Ponty Roadent, Darren Bishop.As usual we chat all things running and anything in between.Let ...

IN THE GARDEN WITH THE WOLFPACK

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys are in Niki's garden with members of Maesteg Triathlon Club.We invited Ben and Dean over for a gardenpod, but we should have known ...

PEOPLE JUST LOVE THIS RUNNING THING

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with rising Youtube star  @AubreyRunning  What a breath of fresh air, speaking all things running and content cr...

TRUST THE PROCESS. LOVE THE PROCESS

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcomed Kelly Ruck onto the pod for a chat!Kelly has dappled in everything from hiking right through to marathons and is currently...

THE MOUNTAIN GOAT

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys sat down with OPR and Sunday Club alumni, Jake Tasker!A relative newcomer to the running World, having picked up a pair of burgundy...

DID USAIN BOLT REALLY EAT A DIET OF CHICKEN NUGGETS?

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys stepped out of their comfort zone and welcomed Welsh Athletics team Captain and Olympic hopeful Hannah Brier on to the pod to talk ...

YOUR BIKE IS LIKE TRIGGERS' BROOM!

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcome their friend Aled Jenkins on to the pod.The boys fly through Aled's rise from getting booted aroud the junior football pitc...

IT'S BEEN A BUSY FEW WEEKS!

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been busy!The boys sit down and recap the last few weeks and talk about future plans for their running and the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

THIS COULD BE PARIS, OR ANYWHERE, BARRY OR PORTHCAWL

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, the boys sat down with Lily Partridge and discussed her running career, what she done before becoming a professional athlete, and find out if...

CHASING THE SIX STARS

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the boys welcomed Carly Cole onto the pod.Carly has one star in the bank and is on the big bird to Boston next week to nab her second!We cha...

SAY EIGHT HUNDRED METRES AGAIN, PUNK

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, by popular demand, the boys sat down with none other than Jimmy Watkins.From the World Champs to touring the USA with his band, back to run...

ONE THOUSAND LAPS OF THE CELTIC

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We dip back into CF34 and dive into a chat with the local legend of the Celtic - according to Strava that is!Grant Medcraft joins the boys and talks a...

MARATHONS AND ALGORITHMS

17 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys pulled off a huge coup and sat down with Michael Ko AKA Kofuzi.Mike is a professional YouTuber specialising in running content, and running s...

NICE TO SEE YOU, TE VOIR NICE!

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys welcome the politest person they have ever encountered on the Ironman Wales course, Emily Marchant!We fly through Emily's endurance career, a...

HUNDRED MILES IN A MULLET

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are back after a calendar malfunction with the fastest mullet this side of the Bwlch.They sat down with Adam Bull and talked all things runni...

CHASING, RACING AND PACING

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the boys sat down with one of the most exciting distance runners in the UK.Jake Smith is online with the boys covering everything. The...

SUPERBOWL LVIII SPECIAL

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The boys sit down with their fantasy league pal Morgan and are also joined by Quinn, their youngest ever guest!A quickfire chat as the boys look forwa...

THE HUMAN SHEEPDOG

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode the boys welcome Dewi Griffiths.The boys zip through growing up on a farm through to Olympic dreams and the weird race Dewi would love...