Send us a text Nick Anderson has a list of creds as long as a lap of Barkley. He's a Level 4UKA coach, Great Britain and England Athletics running coach, head coach for Polar, Saucony and fistful of marathons and founder of Running With Us. In short, Nick's one of the most respected and experienced coaches when it comes to running. So why is he anywhere near the BBR podcast, you ask? Well, David collared Nick at the Marathon Expo to ask his views on several aspects of running, particular the rol...
Jun 28, 2019•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text If you’re going to run crazy distances, what better way than to run them in style... and for Coree Aussem-Woltering, that means Speedos. After being on the dark side for a while in the world of triathlon, Coree found him home running ultras after pacing a friend and never looked back. Now a North Face athlete, he has clocked up wins and podium finishes galore but also champions the Mid West - a place traditionally looked down upon by the ultrarunning community which prefers their ...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text BBR travels halfway around the world in this episode to discover more about the Hong Kong trail running scene. Jody and David speak to John Ellis, the Aussie-born Hong Kong-based trail running legend who somehow manages to juggle his desk job with hitting what are some pretty horrific/wonderful trails Hong Kong has to offer AND running his own sports brand Gone Running. In this episode, we discover: How John manages to handle running so many races on back-to-back weekends and win ...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text Training for ultras is hard. All those long runs and hours spent on trails trying to build endurance and maintain your conditioning. Now imagine having to do that in a war zone. Instead of miles of trails you can run on, you have to train by running a km loop around a dusty compound in searing heat. Or you only have access to a treadmill in a dark, lonely gym. Or a small underground car park. Well, if that sounds grim just wait until you hear what Stephanie Case has to do to get r...
May 31, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text Former Army Major Rob Shenton served for over 20 years in theatres of combat including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and Northern Ireland. Medically discharged in 2016 with depression and PTSD, Rob found running to be a way to deal with the mental health issues he lives with. He set about challenging himself to run the hottest, highest and coldest marathons on a three-part challenge that took him to the Sahara, up Everest, and to the North Pole. And all in aid of Help For Heroes, wh...
May 24, 2019•2 hr 19 min•Ep. 166
Send us a text Liz McColgan MBE has a distinguished history of success as middle and long-distance track athlete, becoming world champion for 10,000 metres at the 1991 World Champs, silver medallist in the 1988 Olympics and twice gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games. She also had major success on the road winning New York City, Tokyo and London Marathons. In this very special episode of BBR, David and Jody speak to Liz about her unusual route to becoming world champion, including: Why Liz de...
May 17, 2019•3 hr 5 min•Ep. 165
Send us a text Cal Major is on a mission to save our seas and oceans. A one-woman force of nature, Cal is founder of Paddle Against Plastic, a campaign designed to create awareness around the problem of plastic through her adventures. And what adventures! Recently, Cal completed an epic journey paddle boarding the length of the UK from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise awareness, collect rubbish and shine a light on the problems in the mainstream press. But that's just the start of it. In this...
May 10, 2019•2 hr 31 min
Send us a text Rickey Gates has done some pretty interesting runs in his time - in fact, he's something of a pioneer when it comes to inventing new challenges for himself that inevitably leads to others following. In this episode, David and Jody speak with Rickey about his most recent challenge - running every single street in San Francisco, not an easy feat considering the hills the city is known for. The reason Rickey moved away from his beloved trails to take on the most urban of urban runnin...
May 03, 2019•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 163
Send us a text Warning - this episode is a full shoe geek out, thanks to David's exclusive interview with Brett Holt, vice president of Nike Running Footwear. David was at the high profile launch of Nike's follow-up racing shoe and speaks to Brett about exactly what is different and why the changes were made. Here's what you'll hear: The exact feedback Elliot Kipchoge gave Nike that led to the changes How the issues with the last version of the shoe have been addressed Why the shoe is priced at ...
Apr 26, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 162
Send us a text Richard Bowles is a British ultrarunner who has set a number of impressive world record running feats. Plus David and Allie talk about their recent trip to Bulgaria. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/gr...
Apr 19, 2019•1 hr 58 min
Send us a text Sussex Trail Events has built a bit of a reputation for putting on races that well... are a bit unusual. As well as it’s roster of trail marathons (read muddy riverside marathons) and the Downslink Ultra, the company has hosted a number of one-off races most would be mad to complete including the Car Park Marathon (the value is in the name but this was originally invented by BBR, btw), The Pier Marathon - out and back up Southend's Mile long pier and a marathon which was laps arou...
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 160
Send us a text Carole Armitage is a runner and chocolate pioneering looking to prove the link between performance and chocolate. And that's exactly the kind of thinking we like. In this episode, David talks the time to speak with Carole about chocolate and running and the compounds within chocolate that may help a runner's performance. There's also some classic Bants early on. [LAST CHANCE] COMPETITION TIME! WIN A TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAY FOR TWO! There are only a few days left of the competition t...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text This week is a little bit special as David brings on his running club's director from Heathside, Jerry Odlin. Jerry has been there and done it in terms of running clubs and lifts the lid on what goes on behind the scenes of one of London's popular running clubs, how the make-up of running clubs has changed, the challenges faced by clubs and generally how running has changed. It's a fascinating view from Jerry and well worth a listen as BBR is on the verge of launching its own runn...
Mar 29, 2019•2 hr 43 min
Send us a text What Andrew Jones doesn't know about the human body and running isn't worth knowing. No other person knows the capability and capacity of Paula Radcliffe in her prime. Andy supervised the measurement and monitoring of Radcliffe's running efficiency and aerobic capacity for more than a decade and knows in detail what makes the difference. Andy has also been at the forefront of British sport for decades having consulted UK Athletics, various sporting bodies and major sporting brands...
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Send us a text If there's a big name ultra, James Poole has most likely done it. In this episode, Jody and David speak to James about his many races and, specifically, the epic Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra which kind of looks insane (the race had been run by the time of publication... but we won't tell you what happened). James is also founder of the Advent Running running community and shares his experience running this. He also shares some crazy stories from his many adventures including The Ul...
Mar 15, 2019•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 156
Send us a text Rob Pope has run across America more times than anyone else, running at total of 15,600 miles (at the time of writing). He's followed in the footsteps of Forrest Gump and in so many ways. No-one has run as far as Rob in a single year as he raises huge amounts for WWF and Peace Direct. Allie and David pick his brains about his incredible adventures. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation!...
Mar 08, 2019•1 hr 40 min
Send us a text There aren't many runners who have the pedigree in long distance racing as Nicky Spinks. Farmer by day, Nicky is an outstanding fell runner and has completed doubles of the UK's most difficult rounds, including double Bob Graham (England), double Paddy Buckley Round (Wales) and the double Ramsey Round (Scotland). And that's not even mentioning the slew of races including UTMB, Dragon's Back, Grand Raid Pyrenees and Grand Race Reunion. In short, she's an ultrarunning badass... and ...
Feb 28, 2019•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 154
Send us a text Jody speaks to Allie Bailey about her experience as a test pilot on the latest Rat Race Bucket List events in Namibia and Panama. There's lots of sand, lots of insects and lots of raw truth. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: ht...
Feb 22, 2019•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text Here's Part Two of the BBR interview with Laz Lake. If you've not listened to the first part of the interview, we'd suggest going back and doing so before listening to this. In this episode you'll discover: How some Barkley competitors have tried to cheat in previous editions Exactly what happens when you attempt to go through the notoriously opaque entry process The future of Barkley and his plans for the race when he retires from being a race director His own surprising take on ...
Feb 15, 2019•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 152
Send us a text It's finally here! The episode so many have been waiting for - the two-part interview with Barkley Marathon founder and race director Laz Lake, aka Gary Cantrell. In this episode you'll discover: How some Barkley competitors have tried to cheat in previous editions Exactly what happens when you attempt to go through the notoriously opaque entry process The future of Barkley and his plans for the race when he retires from being a race director His own surprising take on running wit...
Feb 15, 2019•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 151
Send us a text THEY MADE IT! [Sounds of cheers, roaring crowds, champagne corks popping] The landmark of 150 episodes has been reached. They didn't know how they would do it. They didn't know if it was possible. But for all the jokes back in 2015 when the podcast started... this is it: Episode 150. For this episode, Jody and David celebrate, reminisce and reflect on what has happened to the podcast over the years since launch... ... and get a little help from some of the Do-Badders and the podca...
Feb 08, 2019•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 150
Send us a text In this episode BBR talks to ultrarunner, journalist and member of the UK ultra trail team, Damian Hall. Damian is the prefect person to speak to about racing and prep having successfully competed in some of the worlds biggest ultramarathons, including the Spine Race, Dragons Back, Marathon des Sables, the Ice Ultra and UTMB four times. He also holds records for completing the 630 mile South West Coastal Path and Cape Wrath, PLUS there’s a big apology at the start! Enjoy! If you e...
Feb 01, 2019•2 hr 20 min•Ep. 149
Send us a text Elisabet Barnes is an ultrarunner, coach and owner of MyRaceKit... so she knows a thing or two about getting your prep right for major races. Having won the MDS twice, in 2015 and 2017, Elisabet is the perfect guest to explain about the importance of kit and running in multi-stage races in hostile environments. David takes the reins for this interview. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversat...
Jan 25, 2019•2 hr 33 min•Ep. 148
Send us a text Courtney Dauwalter has one of the most impressive running resumes having completed and won a ton of the world's best-known (and toughest) ultramarathons, including MOAB 240 outright and fastest woman at Western States 100 last year. But it's a different race that Jody and David explore with Courtney - Big's Backyard Ultra, a brutal race from the evil mind of Barklay Marathon's Laz. It's a race, not against time or distance but until the last person is standing around a 4 mile loop...
Jan 18, 2019•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 147
Send us a text In this week's episode Jody and David talk to Lisa Jackson, author, runner and member of The 100 Marathon Club - but most interestingly Lisa has made a name for herself around her ability to come last in a string of races. The discussion focuses on just how hard it is to actually come last in a race - especially when there seems to be just as much competition for the coveted last place spot - and what it's like when you're back of the pack. The chat also turns to elitism and celeb...
Jan 11, 2019•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 146
Send us a text David and Jody speak with the founder of London City Runners, Time Navin Jones and Kerry Jones. The London City Runners one of the biggest success stories in running participation. Founder Tim Navin Jones explains how the club started from humble beginnings and has rapidly grown to become the largest free running club in London (that isn't affiliated to a retailer). But what really interests the Do-Badders is that London City Runners now have their own runners bar... er.. we mean ...
Jan 04, 2019•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 145
Send us a text It's CHRISTMAS TIME! Merry Christmas Do-Badders. We've published an episode anticipating that you're probably already itching for this day to be over, so you can get back out running... YEAH RIGHT! In this festive episode, David and Jody discuss Christmas stuff and then move onto the other pressing matters. Namely, Jody doing his first hash and then getting named and David running The OMM. There is talking and laughter and emotional bonding. Just like Christmas Day. Enjoy! If you ...
Dec 25, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 144
Send us a text Grit, strength, determination and ignorance... ... all qualities we admire and are essential when running your first marathon. But what if you ran your first marathon without ANY training at NIGHT and with a SIX HOUR cut-off (oh, and you'd been drinking all day...)? Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, that's exactly what Ian McNamara did and his story of losing a bet and running his first marathon on no training made it to the pages of UNILAD. Here's the story, if you didn't see it: h...
Dec 21, 2018•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 143
Send us a text Brendan is a complete do-badder. A self-confessed party animal, who was significantly overweight made a drunken bet to run a half-marathon, even though he'd never run before. He knuckled down and ran an incredible 1:24. Since then he's used his love of running to raise money to build accommodation for African orphans by running over 4,000km across African. It's a great episode, enjoy! Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before ...
Dec 14, 2018•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 142
Send us a text Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get i...
Dec 07, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 141
