

The Runner's World UK Podcast
Runner's World UK
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.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 37min
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 to New Balance about why they have decided now is the time to enter back into the scene with gusto, what drove the decision and what they promise to do for the sport.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 46min
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 shine when so many others are forgotten.
Brendan's book - The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine - is available wherever you get your books! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 22, 2025 • 51min
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 focusing on achieving the best time that you can over the mile is not only deeply satisfying, but is a relatively easy running challenge to fit into life.
Rick guides us through how he set himself the challenge of doing just this and you can try out his training plan here - https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a30220376/fast-mile-training-plan/
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Jul 15, 2025 • 49min
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 like to run with the autoimmune disease, how runners can manage the symptoms and why is should never stop anyone from giving running a go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 8, 2025 • 43min
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 all the difference to your relationship with running.
Of the back of her first DNF at a 100k race, Ali Ball joins us to discuss her first Did Not Finish and what it meant to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 1, 2025 • 46min
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 taking part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 24, 2025 • 38min
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 runners have to deal with?
We spoke to Dr Carl Bescoby PhD aka The Injury Psychologist about the trauma of injury, the emotions we feel when injured and how we can deal with the set backs and struggles that come when injury strikes.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 36min
Are supershoes an injury hazard?
Sophie Raworth, an RW columnist, shares her shocking experience with carbon-plated shoes that led to a rare stress fracture. Podiatrist Liam McManus discusses how these innovative shoes alter biomechanics, increasing the risk of injuries. Rachel Boswell adds her perspective on foot issues linked to super shoes. The conversation delves into the balance between the performance benefits of these shoes and the potential for injury, emphasizing the importance of foot strength and smart training to navigate this new footwear landscape.

Jun 10, 2025 • 25min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 3, 2025 • 33min
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 priced out? On this episode, Peter Kennedy and Kevin Price of the Stragglers running club in south-west London discuss how price hikes in parks are threatening the future of the races they help to organise. We want to know whether this is reflective of a wider trend, so please email in with your own take on this: podcast@runnersworld.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices