Send us a text This is the second part of the DNAFit testing episode. If you've not listened to the first part, we suggest you go back and listen to that first... otherwise, nothing from here on in is going to make sense. In 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 the super-human we all knew he was? Will Jody still have an excuse for his poor performances and lack of speed? Listen in and find out who W...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Send us a text In 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 the super-human we all knew he was? Will Jody still have an excuse for his poor performances and lack of speed? Listen in and find out who WINS The Battle of The Genes. A few weeks ago, Jody and David provided swabs to DNAFit who tested and produced a profile for both. On this podcast, you'll discover: Why Andrew quit his career as a 400-metre r...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text In this episode, David talks to Do-Badder Allie Bailey on her recent return from running the route of the Mongolia 100 - set to launch next year. She explains exactly what went down when a handful of Do-Badders (and G-Law) did when they raced 100 miles across a frozen lake in Mongolia. Allie reveals: How the hell she got roped into doing it in the first place The extremely limited diet of a Mongolia ultrarunner Why you need to leave the wood burner in your yurt the hell alone if y...
Feb 12, 2018•2 hr 22 min
Send us a text Here's the second part of the BBR interview with adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins talking about his challenges in China and around the world. If you've not listened to the first part, we suggest going back now and giving that a listen first. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How the Chinese ultrarunning scene is just a bit different from what we're used to How Alfie became a celebrity in China after his Gobi ch...
Feb 07, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Send us a text If high-spirited adventure and expecting the unexpected is your thing, then you're going to love this two-part episode on Bad Boy Running. We speak to running adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins about his many and varied challenges, many of which he has set himself. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How the Chinese ultrarunning scene is just a bit different from what we're used to How Alfie became a celebrity in C...
Feb 04, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text In one of our most popular episodes, we spoke with former GB athlete Colin McCourt onto the podcast to talk about his 16 min 5k challenge which could have resulted in £1700 if he won or 17 tattoos of his mates' names adorned across his body if he lost. Well, he's back and his challenge has concluded... and he did it! (Oh wait... maybe we should have added a SPOILERS warning there...) In this episode Colin picks up where we left on his journey and reveals: The point where he got RE...
Jan 31, 2018•2 hr 7 min
Send us a text Back by popular demand, 100-mile record holder and race beer aficionado Camille Herron returns to talk about the records she's smashed since she was last on the show as well as reveal her secret to her Comrades Marathon success. Here's what you'll hear on this episode: Camille reveals how she approached her latest three record-breaking races Why Comrades was such an important race for Camille (and the book she read at 13 that inspired her love of running) How Camille explains how ...
Jan 21, 2018•2 hr 32 min
Send us a text In the second part of the Sean Conway interview, the guys launch right into talking about the rest of the endurance-adventurer's challenges: Sean reveals just how much fun swimming the length of Britain really is (and how much worse it is for support crew) Sean explains why he walked up Kilimanjaro dressed as a penguin Sean reveals how he was shamed by The Sun over his infamous selfie injury Why Sean reckons you shouldn't chase sponsorship (and what to do instead if you don't want...
Dec 12, 2017•2 hr 11 min
Send us a text It's one of the episodes you've been waiting for... Jody and David speak with Sean Conway, adventurer extraordinaire and multiple record holder. But that's not before the chaps go off on a complete tangent about news and current affairs (seriously, not seriously), wannabe explorers wearing pants up Snowden and midlife crises. In this episode, here's what you'll discover: Why Sean sold his business for £1... and then what he did with that £1 How to cycle across the world on a budge...
Nov 28, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text Ok, 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 had Camille booked in to speak to Jody and David simply for her badass drinking antics (and the fact she's sponsored by a brewery). But as if by a huge amount of luck, Camille ( @runcamille ) only went and broke the 100 mile record at the Tunnel Hill 100 #TunnelHill100... on her FIRST attempt at a 100 miler. CRAZY! It's a slightly shorter interview with C...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 43 min
Send us a text David has been to film (but not partake in) the OCR World Championships. They offer their opinions and it would appear that David's elitism has begun to deteriorate. Jody talks about why it's hard to compare Ultra Running with OCR and has an idea to discuss at the end about a possible BBR spin off. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either corre...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text Here'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 and listen first otherwise this ain't going to make much sense... It's been promised for LOOOOONNNNNGGG time, but here it is at last, the lads' interview with Rat Race founder Jim Mee. Jody and David dive into the world of Rat Race The guys speak to Jim about the state of OCR and why so many races are disappearing - and what seems to be taken their place Jim looks...
Oct 21, 2017•55 min
Send us a text It's been promised for LOOOOONNNNNGGG time, but here it is at last, the lads' interview with Rat Race founder Jim Mee. Jody and David dive into the world of Rat Race The guys speak to Jim about the state of OCR and why so many races are disappearing - and what seems to be taken their place Jim looks back at some of the crazier events (a few of which he hinted may be resurrected...) David comes up with some suggestions for the headline act at Rat Race Dirty Weekend (and accidentall...
Oct 19, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text Here's the second part of BBR's interview with OCR World Champ Jonathan Albon. If you've not listened to the first episode, go back to part 1 and start from there (obvs) If you want to get involved then join the Facebook group! Simply search Bad Boy Running Podcast and then request to join the group. You can also e-mail us on letters@badboyrunning.com You can also follow us on Twitter: Jody is @UltrarunnerJody, David is @DavidHellard and the joint account is @BadBoyRunning1 Finall...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text We've got an epic two-parter with OCR World Champ and Skyrunner, Jonathan Albon. Before the guys speak to Jon, David recalls his experience of this year's Marathon du Medoc, reveals a challenge by Monkey Tennis podcast, talks "easter eggs" and reveals why he has a beer named after him. Then the guys speak with Jon Albon (interview starts on 42 minutes, if you want to skip ahead like Fi Silk...) In this episode, Jon reveals: How he got started running and his crazy-good first ever ...
Oct 12, 2017•1 hr 28 min
Send us a text David 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 a drunken night out, he woke up to find that he'd entered it unknowingly. After waving goodbye to the entrance fee, he got to training and tells us all about his preparation and his experience of actually running the race. Did sitting in a sauna help? Was lying in a river a waste of time? Is Jody going to run it? Most of those questions are answe...
Oct 01, 2017•2 hr 1 min
Send us a text SPOILER ALERT!! Do not listen to this podcast if you haven't watched Netflix documentary Icarus and want to watch it to get the full effect And so... Jody and David are back with another episode of Bad Boy Running covering huge range of vitally important topics, including... The strangest start to a podcast you've ever experienced (don't worry they're "experimenting with the format") Some Netflix, TV and alternative podcast recommendations... David is sent some hemp oil... and no-...
Sep 22, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Send us a text The boys are back with a catch up after the thrilling Super Saturday of Great British Beerathon and then Beer Mile World Championships. Jody discusses his strategies for running the Double Beerathon, while David explains exactly what went on with the placing at the Beer Mile... and how he's now an international medalled athlete. David also takes the time to educate Jody about athletics, while letting off steam about drugs cheats. And they get an update from Tom Scott who competed ...
Sep 08, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text There's little the guys love more than talking about beer. Ok, probably drinking beer... but that doesn't exactly make a great podcast episode. In this episode, Jody and David talk to British 1500m athlete Dale Clutterbuck who is looking to improve on his European Beer Mile record for the Beer Mile... but taking on the very best again in the Beer Mile World Champs shortly. Dale reveals all about correct beer chugging technique and the pitfalls of training for such an auspicious ev...
Aug 09, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text The guys interview ultramarathon man and endurance athlete Dean Karnazes, who talks about his latest book Road To Sparta, the magic of running marathons and ultras and how he trains and prepares for his grueling race schedule. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: The lure of the Spartathlon and why it's just so tough The No.1 nutrition mistake Dean made before and DURING the Spartathlon Why EVERY single marathon run in the last 100 years should be ruled invalid (yes, that m...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 91
Send us a text Finally! It's the hashing episode... with special guest Sweetheart, aka Philip Ralph (if you're wondering why he has a nickname all is explained). Hash House Harriers are all over the world (self-styled as "drinking clubs with a running problem") and drinking is a BIG part of the draw. As a long time hasher David (aka Princess) tries to explain to Jody (aka Jody) the appeal of hashing and brings in his pal Philip (aka Sweetheart) to explain all. The guys talk about the origins of ...
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text In this episode Jody and David are joined by Allie Bailey. She's a Do-Badder who has set herself a rather awe-inspiring challenge this year. They discuss what got her into running in the first place, how she's built up to running all these epic events, and how she stays injury free. She also starts the ball rolling for a charitable campaign that the Bad Boy Running community can get involved in. If you want to get involved then join the Facebook group! Simply search Bad Boy Runnin...
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Send us a text The guys start off by talking about Jody's long term running goals and come to some interesting conclusions. It's a fairly running-heavy podcast today (sorry!) as they talk about David's experience of Questars and his own personal quest of trying to get Jody to ride a bike in a race. The OMM also features and David talks us through the gorgeous views, his excellent map work, and once again our favourite triathlete features fairly heavily. At the end there's a summary of some Bad B...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text Jody and David talk about what Liege looks like in beer goggles following the success of the Beer Lovers' Marathon. David talks us through what the first few hours of the marathon was like and then Jody begins to take over as Hellard realises he can't remember all that much. David ends up racing part of the event for the sake of his wallet and Jody comes close to a lifetime Personal Best. WARNING: Listening to this podcast will either cause serious jealousy or serious nostalgia de...
Jun 17, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text After a brief discussion of Lee’s progress on the Monarch’s Way, the guys talk about David’s ambitions to be a Celebrant which would give him to power to marry people (without their consent sometimes). Twenty minutes in the guys give a formal intro to the podcast and then discuss the topics for today’s episode. Jody runs very far, we find out his experience of this and how it compares to other races he’s done and David yells at people at London Marathon. All of the yelling is very...
May 24, 2017•1 hr 50 min
Send us a text Yes, it's the SPECIAL you've been waiting for... The guys speak to Do-Badder Lee-stuart Evans while he's en-route to the start of The Monarch's Way Ultra - a 615-mile race along one of the country's longest trails. Lee talks about the ridiculous challenge he's facing, what he's going to eat, how he's going to cope with running on his own for two weeks and why he needs the Do-Badders to help keep him motivated. Anyway... To join in with the fun, join the Facebook group. Just search...
May 19, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text In this episode the guys discuss the recent MdS with the person who came 3rd place, Captain Tom Evans! This Brit came from, seemingly, nowhere and did incredibly well on his first ever multi-day ultra. He's certainly one to look out for in the future and the guys discuss his training and experience of the race. After the main interview there's a recap of the progress of some of the Do Badders who did the Marathon des Sables this year and then some talk of this year's Running Award...
May 06, 2017•1 hr 54 min
Send us a text Jody and David are joined by Tom Davies an adventure racer who has taken part in not one, but TWO insane world championships. They discuss the dangers that he faced such as crocodiles, white water rivers, and, perhaps worst of all, riding a bike. Despite Jody's dismay at the fact that David got a cyclist on the podcast, this turns out to be an episode not to be missed. If you've never heard of adventure racing before this is a nice (and inspiring) overview of a sport that can be b...
Apr 20, 2017•1 hr 56 min
Send us a text In this BBR Special Jody and David talk to John Kelly, endurance athlete and the only finisher at this year's Barkley Marathons. John reveals his journey from not running to competing at Barkley three times until he finally achieved his goal of finishing, how he trains for Barkley and the mind games you go through when you're out on the course. David isn't subtle in trying to pump him for all the information he can about entering, while Jody sees many parallels with his 4 Laps of ...
Apr 14, 2017•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text Yes, 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 right through to Z and the 0.0 race. But that's not before, Jody and David discuss the latest sub-2 hour marathon attempt and whether they think it's a good or bad thing. Anyway... To join in with the fun, join the Facebook group. Just search Bad Boy Running Podcast, request to join, and we'll add you in! Tweet us on Twitter, Jody is @UltrarunnerJody, David is @D...
Apr 07, 2017•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 81
