The Runner's World UK Podcast

Have we reach peak saturation for big ultrarunning challenges? With more and more people running more and more miles over more and more continents, has the normalisation of going massive devalued what are incredible feats of endurance? Well, Ben, Rachel and Ali have a rambling chat about it and try to figure it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, in the company of RW’s senior writer, Rachel Boswell,  we discuss the pros and cons of solo running vs group running, looking at what the latest science says.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's often hard to know where to spend your money on when it comes to running - yes of course shoes are essential but do they NEED to be expensive? Using a very professional scale of swerve, scrimp and splurge, Rick and Ben and Ali discuss (and argue) over what they think are the important bits of kit when it comes to running.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. This episode is NOT sponsored by New Balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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/ Join Runner’s World Club today: www.runnersworld.com/uk/podcastoffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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

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. Join Runner’s World Club today: ⁠https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/podcastoffer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices