The Runner's World UK Podcast

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, focusing on every element from the world of running.

Episodes

Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian

April 29, 2025 • 35 mins
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
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RE-RELEASE: How to run your perfect marathon

April 25, 2025 • 35 mins
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....
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Chris Finill: running every London Marathon

April 22, 2025 • 37 mins
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...
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RE:RELEASE: How to take the stress out of race week

April 18, 2025 • 38 mins
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
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Tom Hollins and his winter Wainwrights FKT

April 15, 2025 • 41 mins
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/...
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Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt

April 8, 2025 • 35 mins
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
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RE-RELEASE: Top 10 Tapering Tips

April 4, 2025 • 38 mins
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
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Mansplaining on the run

April 1, 2025 • 46 mins
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
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RE-RELEASE: Mastering the mind games of the marathon

March 28, 2025 • 35 mins
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
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Running as you age: Olympian Jo Pavey tells us how to do it

March 25, 2025 • 40 mins
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
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What it takes to get a Six-Star medal

March 18, 2025 • 44 mins
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
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The game changers of running

March 11, 2025 • 41 mins
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
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Rudy O'Halloran: how running changed his life

March 3, 2025 • 31 mins
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
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Is there a perfect running cadence?

February 25, 2025 • 35 mins
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....
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2025 running gear trends

February 18, 2025 • 43 mins
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
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Steve Magness: how to reduce pre-race nerves

February 11, 2025 • 32 mins
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 megaph...
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Klaas Lok: the easy interval method

February 4, 2025 • 46 mins
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 Eas...
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Everything you need to know about hill training

January 28, 2025 • 29 mins
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/...
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Running nutrition masterclass with Renee McGregor

January 21, 2025 • 47 mins
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...
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The Spine Race – Damian Hall

January 14, 2025 • 26 mins
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
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