RunPod

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. In this episode Jenni and Emma introduce you to your running's best friend (other than RunPod), strength training. Want to keep running into your 80s? Strength and conditioning is the one for you. Emma and Jenni chat through tips and tricks that anybody can access, whether they're a member of a gym or not.

You may be listening to this episode of RunPod as a companion as you pound the pavements or head out on the trails, but what if you could find someone in your local area to go for a run with, to share the passion, motivate each other and maybe even compete with to run just that bit further or faster. Well, this week Jenni is joined by three friends who have come up with an app to help you do just that. BuddyUp is a matchmaking fitness app for runners to find, like and match with nearby training partners. Joey, John and Emily chat to Jenni about how they came up with the idea for the app, their running experiences, the advantages to running with a buddy, including safety, the feedback they've had from users and their ambitions for the future. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. This episode Jenni and Emma talk all things warm ups and cool downs, two majorly important things to avoid sustaining injuries, and things that a lot of people forget! They chat what you should be doing before you head out for a run, fuel both pre and post workout, and of course, stretching.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by someone who has always loved running, and all fitness for that matter -he is former Scotland international and Glasgow Warriors rugby player, Thom Evans. In recent years we’ve seen Thom spin on the Strictly floor, sing on the X-Factor stage and appear on many a fitness magazine front cover, however did you know he also ran competitively? In this episode, Jenni asks Thom about his love for fitness and how hw was impacted when in 2010 he suffered a serious neck injury during the Wales-Scotland Six Nations game. The incident very almost left him paralysed but luckily he did recover and shares how one of the most important things for him at that time was to get back out running. There are constant reminders throughout this episode why running is so beneficial for us all, mentally and physically. So if you’re struggling to find the motivation, pop this on, lace up your trainers and prepare yourself, for by the end you will absolutely be inspired to run.

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. This episode Jenni and Emma chat through how Emma's running journey is going, touch on injury, running surfaces, shins, toe exercises, icing vs heating, and trusting your body.

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by Team GB sprinter, 400m Indoor British Champion, 200m British Champion, 400m British Champion, 2 time Indoor European Medalist, 2 time Olympic Finalist and a sub-50 second 400m runner Jodie Williams! Jodie chats to Jenni about the switch to 400m, her love of coffee, nerves before a race and her incredible hair. You’ll hear about Jodie's typical training routine, living out in Atlanta and her experience at the Tokyo Olympics. We also learn the importance of warming up and cooling down and grab some top tips to improve your sprinting. A great listen with a brilliant athlete who we can't wait to watch at the upcoming Commonwealth games, where she'll hopefully add to her medal collection. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

This episode of RunPod is about challenging yourself as Jenni is joined by adventurer and runner, Sean Conway. For Sean it is about the 3 Fs: the first, going the furthest and the fastest. So with that in mind, Sean was the first person to swim, cycle and run the length of Great Britain and then proceeded to go the furthest in the world’s longest triathlon; a 4200 mile journey around the coast of Britain. And here’s the thing, he only started running a few years ago! Jenni and Sean discuss epic running challenges, what’s to love about them and he also gives some insight into life away on the road and on the trails. It’s a fascinating listen with a man who has achieved so much, yet still has so much more to tick off his to do list. Enjoy and if you’re not already pounding the pavement whilst you listen, guaranteed you’ll be reaching for your trainers before the episode finishes. Happy running.

This week joining the RunPod run club is someone who loves her fitness, Michelle Heaton. The last year has been particularly challenging for Michelle, as she revealed she’s been battling alcohol addiction and that she needed to seek professional help. She did get help and is now almost 9 months sober. This also means that she’s been able to get back to running which is something she has always loved. In this episode Michelle shares her experiences of running and how important something as simple as going for a run or heading to the gym are key in her recovery. She shares her story in the hope that anyone else in a similar situation can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Jenni and Michelle also discuss the impact of early menopause on fitness and how you can tailor your workout for your body. It’s a hugely inspiring episode and also there are some great tips and suggestions for you if you’re out pounding the pavement while you listen. Happy running!

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by former Scotland rugby captain, Rob Wainwright. Rob is on a mission to get everyone up and active at the start of the year with the brilliant Doddie Aid. In this episode, you find out what Doddie Aid is, why Rob founded it in the first place and how you can get involved. He also sets a challenge for all members of the RunPod run club! To get involved and to be motivated to go for a run, listen to this inspiring episode. Enjoy and happy running. X https://doddieaid.com

Welcome to RunPod 2022! If you're sprinting into the new year looking for a more active, fitter, faster, leaner, meaner year then here's hoping RunPod can be your companion to achieve your goals along your running journey. Kicking off the new year in style is a lady who loves a challenge. It's business woman, presenter and journalist Saira Khan. Saira and Jenni chat her marathon experiences, top tips for starting your running journey, running alone at night, her time on SAS Who Dares Wins, how she got through the time off her feet when she broke her ankle, and how running can help you understand the lengths you can go to if you just push yourself. What a start to the year!