We often talk about the physical side of recovery when it comes to injury, but what about the psychological and emotional disruption that injured runners have to deal with? We spoke to Dr Carl Bescoby PhD aka The Injury Psychologist about the trauma of injury, the emotions we feel when injured and how we can deal with the set backs and struggles that come when injury strikes. Join Runner’s World Club today: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/podcastoffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Jun 24, 2025•39 min
We speak with podiatrist Liam McManus and RW columnist Sophie Raworth about some of the potential risks of wearing supershoes – and what runners can do to mitigate this. Join Runner’s World Club today: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/podcastoffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 17, 2025•37 min
On this episode, Michael Adeniran (aka The Urban Challenger) talks tech, obstacle racing, and how and why he began documenting his running online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 10, 2025•26 min
Across the UK, running clubs put on low-key but much-loved races – some of which have been going for many decades. But are they now in danger of being priced out? On this episode, Peter Kennedy and Kevin Price of the Stragglers running club in south-west London discuss how price hikes in parks are threatening the future of the races they help to organise. We want to know whether this is reflective of a wider trend, so please email in with your own take on this: [email protected] Learn m...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
Ultrarunner extraordinaire and Runner's World columnist Damian Hall talks about the simple steps we all can take to become more environmentally aware runners. As one of the co-founders of The Green Runners (thegreenrunners.com), Hall has been a leading voice in championing a more eco-friendly approach within running. He looks back at some recent successes – and the many more things that need to be done, fast, to ensure the safety of our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
May 27, 2025•35 min
Ben talked to journalist and author Alex Hutchinson about his new book, The Explorer's Gene, which looks at how the evolution of humans has been shaped by significant events where venturing into the unknown has played a crucial role in shaping our genes and how the risk/reward element of running and racing could be satisfying an innate urge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 333
With some studies and elites now talking about 120g of carbs an hour in a race, it's a confusing and expensive time to be needing some gels. Thankfully, leading sports dietician Renee McGregor joins us to break down how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrate, when to have it and how to find the amount that you really need to have on race day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 332
When the knowledge is this good, it's worthy of a re-up! Back to the usual scheduling next week, but for now listen to Tom Craggs sharing loads of knowledge that'll help you run further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2025•37 min
The legendary British hurdler talks about the training, ambition and mental fortitude required to be the best on this week's episode of the Runner's World UK podcast. @colinrayjackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2025•35 min
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 coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success. For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her weekly newsletter on substack: lazygirlrunning.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your a...
Apr 25, 2025•35 min
For the last 44 years, Chris Finill has run every single London Marathon. He's lining up on Sunday to run his 45th and is part of a group of runners call the 'Ever Presents'; a sadly dwindling number of runners who have taken part in every London Marathon. Chris joined Rick and Ben to share his experience of running the first London Marathon, what it takes to be consistent enough to run that much and why he still loves the thrill of racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Apr 22, 2025•38 min
Running coach and marathoner Laura Fountain (lazygirlrunning.com) offers some sage advice on how to make the race leading up to a big race as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2025•38 min
Having set the FKT for a unsupported winter Wainwrights, Tom Hollins shares his experience with you and how he prepares for multi-day adventures (including some anti-blister sock secrets!). We also talk about his time at the Barkley and how he wants to go back, why unsupported races are better and pacing strategies that involve pies. Here is the link to the Berkeley Marathons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 329
On this week's episode, we speak with parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt about his memoir, One Small Step. Listen to Paul discuss his challenging upbringing in South Africa, formative running experiences and, of course, the start and development of the global phenomenon that is parkrun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 08, 2025•35 min
In the name of marathon preparation – and alliteration – we bringing you 10 top tapering tips. The subtle art of doing a little less is the source of much anxiety among runners, us included, so we've rustled up a calm-inducing collection of tips to make the days and weeks before your marathon that little bit easier. Hopefully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 04, 2025•39 min
Mansplaining – when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending, overconfident manner – is rife in sport, and running is no exception. Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and Bethan Taylor-Swaine explain why the consequences of these kinds of comments can be damaging and long-lasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2025•46 min
For those who missed it first time round, here's Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2025•35 min
When you're winning European Championship GOLD in your forties, you know a thing or two about elite performance at any age, so Jo is back to share her secrets on how to prolong and maximise your performance at any age, but especially as you creep into late thirties, forties and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 321
RW's very own Rachel Boswell ran a PB at Tokyo marathon and secured her Six Star medal, so we sat down to ask her about the secret sauce she uses that has allowed her to consistently run sub-3 over the course of four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 320
In the April 2025 issue of the magazine, we've made a list of 50 game changers in running and we thought we'd randomly choose some of the amazing people and chat about them and why they're of significance. You can either agree or disagree, that's the wonderful thing about lists! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 319
Meet Rudy O'Halloran, the former drug dealer who discovered the power of exercise (and reading) when in prison and came out determined to make a difference to his life and the lives of others. We spoke to the founder of ROCUP running club about turning his life around, what it means to him to try and help others and how running can make all the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 318
Physio Tom Goom joins Rick and Ben to discuss running and cadence. Often touted as a golden metric that can transform your running and prevent injury, we discuss if there is a magic number that can solve all problems, what do metrics like ground contact time and stride length have to do with it and if runners need to worry about their step rate. Rick mentions a study in the intro, this is it - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 317
Breaking out the crystal ball, Ben and Rick are joined by Ali to discuss a few of the trends that we're seeing in running gear and tech in 2025, plus what the future might hold (carbon plated super sandals etc). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 316
If, like many runners, you've battled overwhelming pre-race anxiety, this is the episode for you. On it, renowned sports psychologist Steve Magness discusses the new book, Win the Inside Game, which offers exert advice on how to reframe failure and learn to harness pressure in the right way. Win the Inside Game is out now: waterstones.com For more on Magness, visit: stevemagness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 315
It’s rare in running that a training approach comes along that is genuinely innovative. But that’s the case with the ‘easy interval method’, pioneered by Dutchman Klaas Lok. A decorated middle-distance runner, Lok used this method to great success as a runner and, more latterly, as a coach. If you feel like your running has plateaued, or you’re just looking to shake things up, give this episode a listen. For more on Lok and his Easy Interval Method book, visit his website: easyintervalmethod.com...
Feb 04, 2025•46 min•Season 1Ep. 314
Hill training is an excellent way of improving power, technique and mental tenacity. But how best should you fit it into your week? And what are some of the best hill sessions to try? On this week's episode, running coach Fiona English offers a masterclass in hill training. Think of it as your steep learning curve. For more from Fiona English, visit her website: englishruns.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 28, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 313
Complex, divisive and subject to misinformation, sports nutrition is an area desperately in need of clarity. On this week's episode Renee McGregor, leading sports dietitian and RW columnist, cuts through the noise to offer your practical, science-backed advice on how to fuel your training and racing. McGregor has distilled her two decades of knowledge as both a sports dietitian and ultrarunner into a new book, Fuel for Thought (£14.95, Vertebrate Publishing), which is available at the below link...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 312
On this week's episode, we speak with Damian Hall at mile 160 of the Spine Race. Damian talks about the likely winners, the appeal of the race and how on earth you do about training for 268 miles along the Pennine Way in midwinter. thespinerace.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 14, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 311
Unless you spent 2024 hiding out in some remote Tennessee woods, you're probably aware that Jasmin Paris became the first woman to complete the Barkley Marathons. But what kind of mentality does it take to achieve the seemingly impossible? In this week's episode, Paris talks about her formative childhood experiences, never taking other people's opinions as fact and why she hopes her achievements will inspire others. Jasmin Paris is a co-founder of The Green Runners: thegreenrunners.com Learn mor...
Jan 07, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 310
She started running at 41 and has gone on to run over 1000 marathons (and countless other races too). Meet the cover star of our first issue of 2025, Collette O'Hagan. We chat about her love of running, the joy she gets from it, the stories she has from so many races, how she stays motivated, her life as a foster parent, what training looks like, her ultimate nutrition plan (chips and wine) and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 309
