The Runner's World UK Podcast
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The Runner's World UK Podcast
The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focu...
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Debunking the biggest fallacies in running
Ever heard someone say something like, "the marathon begins at mile 20" and thought that simply isn't true? Us too.
Rick and Ben discuss...
The best songs to run to according to Spotify
Rick, Ben and Rachel sit down and critique the spotify marathon playlist and discuss whether the songs would make it onto their own running playlist,...
The Best Road Shoes You Can Buy Right Now | Runner's World
The RW team discuss the 18 top road-running shoes they've been testing over the past few months. From PB-smashing supershoes to reliable daily trainer...
Running after childbirth
Joining Ben and Rick this week is Levi Moore aka The Mummy Physio.
Following childbirth, the return to running for many mums can be a hu...
Running etiquette and a quiz!
Running is rife with issues of etiquette; some obvious and some utterly made up. Most are made up tbh, but that won't stop us from trying to figure ou...
Live from the Great North Run
Rick and Ben are on the road this week and recorded a few special interviews live from The Great North Run.
Their guests a...
BONUS UTMB WINNERS EPISODE
Fresh (perhaps not so fresh) from the trails and podium of the UTMB, we chat to Tom Evans and Ruth Croft in this extra special bonus episode.
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How I went from a 4:34 to 2:34 marathon
On this episode, Anya Culling reveals how she slashed two hours from her marathon time. She talks about the importance of community, enjoyment and sel...
Running challenges: are they still inspiring?
Have we reach peak saturation for big ultrarunning challenges?
With more and more people running more and more miles over more and more c...
Solo running vs group running? The pros and cons
On this week’s episode, in the company of RW’s senior writer, Rachel Boswell, we discuss the pros and cons of solo running vs group running, looking...
Where to spend your money when it comes to running
It's often hard to know where to spend your money on when it comes to running - yes of course shoes are essential but do they NEED to be expensive? Us...
Big brands and trail running
With the continued growth of trail running and brands from inside and outside of running scrambling for a piece of the pie, we got the chance to speak...
The life and legend of Steve Prefontaine
50 years following his death, Rick and Ben are joined by journalist and author Brendan O'Meara, to discuss why his legacy within running continues to...
How to run your fastest mile
Taking on a fast mile is something that all runners should try at least once. Fast is obviously a relative term, but we think spending some time focus...
Running with diabetes
Joining us this week is ultrarunner Jonty Brown, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 11-years-old.
We discuss what it's l...
What is it like to DNF?
Racing is hard. At some point, there will probably be a race that you won't be able to finish and how you reach that point and respond to it, can make...
Running and Body Positivity | Runner's World
We speak to Scottee and Beth about their experience as runners, why running is for everyone and how being fat shouldn't be (but often is) a barrier to...
How to overcome the psychological trauma of injury
We often talk about the physical side of recovery when it comes to injury, but what about the psychological and emotional disruption that injured runn...
Are supershoes an injury hazard?
We speak with podiatrist Liam McManus and RW columnist Sophie Raworth about some of the potential risks of wearing supershoes – and what runners can d...
Michael Adeniran: the life of a running influencer
On this episode, Michael Adeniran (aka The Urban Challenger) talks tech, obstacle racing, and how and why he began documenting his running online.
Are grassroots races being priced out?
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...
Damian Hall – How to be a greener runner
Ultrarunner extraordinaire and Runner's World columnist Damian Hall talks about the simple steps we all can take to become more environmentally aware...
How running satisfies our need for adventure
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 shape...
How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?
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.
RE-RELEASE: How to master the long run
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...
Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian
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 W...
RE-RELEASE: How to run your perfect marathon
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...
Chris Finill: running every London Marathon
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 c...
RE:RELEASE: How to take the stress out of race week
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...
Tom Hollins and his winter Wainwrights FKT
Having set the FKT for a unsupported winter Wainwrights, Tom Hollins shares his experience with you and how he prepares for multi-day adventures (incl...
Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt
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 upbr...
RE-RELEASE: Top 10 Tapering Tips
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...
Mansplaining on the run
Mansplaining – when a man explains something to a woman in a condescending, overconfident manner – is rife in sport, and running is no exception. Sabr...
RE-RELEASE: Mastering the mind games of the marathon
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 a...
Running as you age: Olympian Jo Pavey tells us how to do it
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...
What it takes to get a Six-Star medal
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...
The game changers of running
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 peop...
Rudy O'Halloran: how running changed his life
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 diffe...
Is there a perfect running cadence?
Physio Tom Goom joins Rick and Ben to discuss running and cadence.
Often touted as a golden metric that can transform your running and p...
2025 running gear trends
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...