The Runner's World UK Podcast

Freshly crowned with not only a gold medal but also a world record from the 24 hour World Championships in Albi, France, Sarah Webster joined us to talk about her incredible performance, winning gold, what it takes to run for 24 hours, how a dislocated shoulder nearly ruined her build up, what it's like to hit your running peak in your forties and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taking a punt at listing some of the hardest races out there, Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to discuss the criteria of what makes a race hard and what races should be on your bucket list if all you want to do is really suffer! There are of course some ultras, but what about a 2K race with 1000m of elevation? Yeah, that kind of thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 running's greatest fallacies, most being just daft things people say, some are a bit troubling or dismisses and others are fundamentally wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, plus they offer up a song each that really gets them ready to run! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Boswell, a contributor and shoe tester, joins Ali Bull, the gear editor, to dive into 18 top road-running shoes. They explore everything from the firmer Adidas Boston 13 for speed lovers to the cushioned New Balance FuelCell Rebel v5 for long-distance comfort. Rachel shares highlights from her race experience with the lightweight Puma Fast-on Nitro Elite 3, while Ali praises the versatile Asics Metaspeed options. Expect in-depth insights into what's hot in road shoes this season!

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 huge physical and psychological undertaking, so Levi explains how to approach a return to running without fear, explaining what can happen to the body and how best to make that comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 out what is ok and not ok when it comes to running behaviour. The episode also features/deviates more into a pop quiz, but we try to stick to task. Sort of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick and Ben are on the road this week and recorded a few special interviews live from The Great North Run. Their guests are Minah and Alexander from the hit TV show Traitors, Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach and running royalty, Dame Kelly Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Like and subscribe etc etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Anya Culling reveals how she slashed two hours from her marathon time. She talks about the importance of community, enjoyment and self-belief when it comes to marathon training – and offers advice to others looking to get the best from themselves over the distance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices