

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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Jun 21, 2022 • 34min
London Frontrunners: a running club for the LGBTQ+ community
London Frontrunners is an inclusive running club for the LGTQ+ community. Co-president Ashley Harwood discusses the club's ethos, ambitions for the future and upcoming Pride Run 10K event.For more on London Frontrunners, visit londonfrontrunners.orgFor more on the Pride Run 10, visit priderun10k.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 2022 • 38min
Sabrina Pace-Humphreys
Sabrina joins Rick and Ben and discusses running for her mental health, conquering ultras and childbirth and her new book, Black Sheep: A story of Rural racism, Identity and Hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 7, 2022 • 39min
Kadeena Cox: the life of a Paralympian
If you ever want to feel like an underachiever, simply check out the CV of Kadeena Cox: four Olympic golds, achieved in both running and cycling; Lululemon ambassador and champion for inclusivity in athletics; and, thrillingly, 2021 Celebrity MasterChef champion. She's got the lot – and she's on this week's episode to discuss the life of a Paralympian. For more on how Kadeena is bringing more diversity to sport, visit kc-academy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 2022 • 42min
Half marathon training with Lloyd Kempson
Team Project Run and Nike coach, Lloyd Kempson joins Ben and Rick to talk all things half marathon; how to train for them, the best approach at tackling the distance, key sessions, why lactate threshold is so important and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 2022 • 35min
Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson, the Olympic 800m silver medalist joined us to talk about THAT race in Tokyo, her training, World Champs, Commonwealth Games, dreams, desires and how she just really wanted to be a swimmer when she was younger! Apologies for some of the sound issues in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 2022 • 28min
Minreet Kaur and The Running Sisters
Author and journalist Minreet Kaur joins Ben and Rick to talk about a new running club she's started called Running Sisters, which she hopes will encourage women in the South Asian community to take up and benefit from running. We also discover that the Skipping Sikh is her dad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 10, 2022 • 41min
Running and mental health with Justin Reid-Simms
Running coach and trainer, Justin joins Rick, Jane and Ben to discuss how running has played a role in coping when times are hard, been the source of anxiety and how to strike a healthy balance.If you are struggling with your mental health, depression, experiencing feelings of isolation or loneliness, there are a number of charities you can reach out to -The Samaritans : www.samaritans.org Mind : www.mind.org.ukCALM : www.thecalmzone.netBEAT : www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukYou can find out more about Justin on his website www.alamerathletic.com and read the essays he wrote and mentions in the podcast here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 3, 2022 • 34min
Jasmin Paris discusses The Green Runners
On this episode, Jasmin Paris and Darren Evans discuss The Green Runners, a new running community that's looking to help runners become more environmentally friendly: thegreenrunners.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 2022 • 42min
Mara Yamauchi: How To Run Your Best Marathon
On this week's show, British marathon legend Mara Yamauchi discusses some of the key insights from her new book, Marathon Wisdom.For more on Mara, visit marayamauchi.com Pick up a copy of Marathon Wisdom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 19, 2022 • 39min
Should you run with or without a running watch?
Are you a devoted user of a device or do you run free from the technological burden of a running watch? Rick, Jane and Ben are joined by RW columnist and running coach Sam Murphy to discuss her recent stint of tech-free running and how she's found it impact her running, for better and worse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices