Runner's World Podcast

The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running, UK women are over twice as the global average to feel unsafe. In this episode, we’re joined by three female Runner’s World journalists – Jen Bozon, Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell – to find out why that might be, and where some of the solutions lie.In this episode, we reference Strava’s end of year report, RW’s Reclaim Your Run campaign, and recent research conducted by Dr Caroline Miles and Professor Rose Broad. Links to all three of these are below:Strava end of year reportReclaim Your RunDr Miles and Prof Rose BroadHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running coach and author, Sam Murphy, is back to finish off our 'run your best marathon' double bill.We discuss the final stages of marathon prep and include recovery in this episode too.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coach Robbie Britton answers there questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap.Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon?You better listen to find out.Hot takes guaranteed.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maximising on the elastic potential of tendons is key to running success and Dr Richard Blagrove joins us to explain what plyometric exercises are, what they do to the body and why runners need to be doing them strengthen muscles and tendons. Extra bonus, plyometric exercises are super easy to do and don't take very long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hamstring plays a critical role in the running gait, but it's also a likely candidate for injury. Leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) has a particular specialism in the hamstring, and comes on the show to tell us how runners can strengthen and/or heal their hammies.This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are joined by Emma Pooley, who did loads of proper elite racing on a bike and then stopped and now does loads of stuff, but running is front and centre and she's really good at it. Now representing Switzerland in trail and mountain world champs, we caught up with Emma to discuss how trail running is more friendly as a sport, how she doesn't want to sell anyone any kit, how here dad who went running everyday is her hero and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Runner's knee (or patellofemoral pain syndrome) is one of the most common running ailments. It's characterised by a dull pain around the front of the knee and can get worse quickly if not addressed. On this episode of the Runner's World podcast, leading running physio Tom Goom (running-physio.com) offers his expert advice on how to identify, recover from, and avoid runner's knee.This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going out too fast. Trying something new on race day. Forgetting to do an strength and conditioning in training. Marathon mistakes are myriad – and Team RW have made most of them. But we're here to offer our hard-won wisdom on how to avoid these pitfalls and run the race of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices