RunPod

This week is a very special episode of RunPod supporting the brilliant charity, Global’s Make Some Noise. Welcome to the first ever ‘RunPod Relay’. Who better to kickstart the relay than the man who motivated us all throughout lockdown, Mr Body coach himself, Joe Wicks. We also hear from the wonderful Ella Davies who works with Changing Faces, one of the smaller charities which will benefit from any donations to Global’s Make Some noise. And the final relay runner is Radio X presenter Johnny Vaughan who shares key reasons why we should all keep active. A truly inspiring listen which will absolutely motivate you to get up off that sofa and will also hopefully encourage you to donate to a brilliant cause! To donate £5, simply text RUNPOD5 to 70766.

Next up in this series of minisodes meeting the RunPod Run Club, Jenni meets Sarah Stephenson-Hunter & Hannah Webber. Many people bond through their love of running, and these two women are no different. Hannah and Sarah met 12 years ago and Hannah got Sarah into running, soon becoming her guide. The pair speak about the struggles of running with impaired sight, running for headspace, and their reliance on each other for motivation and support.

This weekend thousands of runners will take to the streets of London to take on the 41st Virgin Money London Marathon. It’s one of the most iconic marathons on the planet and is set to be the biggest marathon not just since Covid but the biggest mass participation marathon ever. Even if you’re not taking part, in this episode you’ll get a little taster of what it’s like and perhaps this will encourage you to enter the ballot for next year! Jenni speaks to Race Director, Hugh Brasher, who shares news of when that 2022 ballot opens. He also gives a great insight into what we can expect from 2021’s race and how things have changed in light of the pandemic. Jenni also speaks to London Marathon officials, Fran Ridler and Chris Davey who work on the start and finish line. Other guests include Eleanor Mahmoud and Alistair Douglas who share their reasons to run. Whilst Helen Thorne and Ellie Gibson, aka The Scummy Mummies return to RunPod to chat big day nerves, preparations and post-race plans. You might be listening whilst you’re running in the actual event, in which case, good luck, run like the wind and enjoy this special episode.

This week, joining the RunPod run club is a man who is in another running club. His club formed 41 years ago and only has a few members, it’s that exclusive! What’s more, you can’t join this group, you can only leave... The group is called the ‘Ever Presents’, because they have been present at every single London Marathon since its inception in 1981. In this episode, Jenni is joined by the youngest member of the group, Chris Finill. Chris talks about being a member of such a special group whilst also sharing his marathon memories and experiences. A truly perfect episode for someone preparing to run the actual London Marathon but even if you’re not, it is an equally insightful and inspiring listen. Enjoy. Happy running.

In this series of bonus episodes we meet the members of the RunPod Run Club and this week Jenni chats to Simon Truscott. Everyone gets something out of running - whether that be improved fitness, time out or perhaps it’s a way to help you cope with loss, and that is something which is touched upon in this episode. The last year has been tough for everyone but particularly hard for Simon and his boys, in this episode he reveals why and explains how he has turned to running to help get through the dark times.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by the greatest marathon runner of all time, there’s no denying it. He just confirmed his ‘G.O.A.T.’ status at the Tokyo Olympics where he picked up his second Olympic gold medal for the marathon; he is also the marathon world record holder and he is the only person to have ever run a sub-2 hour marathon...it is the one and only Eliud Kipchoge. Jenni and Eliud discuss making the history books, marathon training, his reason to run and they chat about his favourite marathon. Eliud also gives some key tips for all runners. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Welcome back to The RunPod Run Club, where members of all running abilities, styles, speeds, shapes and sizes are welcome. Your stories are all different, your running journeys have taken you on different paths and so let's continue in this series of bonus mid-week episodes, meeting another member of the ‘RunPod Run Club’. This week in the Run Club is Ashley Fraser. Ashley started running when she got a place in the London marathon in 2017 and it changed her life. She talks to Jenni about the wonderful running community, how she isn't a competitive runner but how running makes her a better person physically and mentally, the motivation of small wins, going from running 3k up to full marathons and how the day of the London marathon can be one of the best in your life.

Another gathering of the RunPod Run Club and this time Jenni is joined by one of the our greatest 400m sprinters, the current UK record holder, Iwan Thomas. Iwan may well have retired from competing in the 400m after winning medals at all major championships but he has most certainly not stopped running! In fact, he’s run further this year than ever before…this year, Iwan decided to enter a 100 mile race. In this episode, we hear why he decided to set himself this epic challenge, how he prepared and can a sprinter really also be an ultra-marathoner? It’s a truly inspiring listen and you will without doubt be in awe of Iwan once you hear his ultra marathon story. Enjoy.

The RunPod Run Club has grown so much since it first started and in that time, has become a wonderful, friendly and supportive community of runners. There are members of all running abilities, styles, speeds, shapes and sizes. Everyone is welcome. With that in mind, it soon became clear that some of the best guests are in fact you, the members of the club, the ones who listen to the podcast. Your stories are all different, your running journeys have taken you on different paths and so now in this series of bonus mid-week episodes, we are going to meet the ‘RunPod Run Club’. First up, Neil Holmes shares his story. Neil has always been very fit and active, until last year when something happened which turned his world upside down. Neil tells his tale and explains why running is now a little more challenging, yet something he’s determined to do. It’s a truly inspiring listen.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by someone who brings new words to running lexicon. No matter which words you use to describe your run-positive, or less complimentary, you will find this episode of Runpod insightful - from a running tips point of view or from a vocabulary perspective for Jenni is joined by a one of the most eloquently spoken people on the box. Tom Read Wilson has a truly fabulous and unique way with words. He is best known as the ‘Celebs Go Dating’ receptionist but is about to give you a lesson in all words running related - thankfully he is also a runner. How to motivate yourself, reasons to run and the joy of a morning run routine are all discussed in this fun episode which will absolutely keep you going on your next outing. Happy running.