Runner's World Podcast

Runner's World UK
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Apr 12, 2022 • 23min

Running and Long Covid

On this show, journalist and sub-three marathoner Kate Carter takes a deep dive into the science surrounding running and covid. How soon can you return to running after a covid infection? What are some of the red flags? And does running in itself make a severe covid infection less likely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 5, 2022 • 37min

How to Turn Failure into Success

On this week's show, we're joined by Locksmith (aka Leon Rolle) from the award-winning band Rudimental. A talented footballer and dedicated runner, Locksmith talks about how to turn early rejection into success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 29, 2022 • 29min

Are super shoes ruining running?

The conversation over carbon shoes continues as Rick and Ben are joined by Kieran Alger and Vassos Alexander to discuss not just the performance side of the argument, but the greater impact on the culture of running that these super shoes is having.Kieran also announces a RIDICULOUS running adventure he's got planned later this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 22, 2022 • 36min

Lisa Jackson: How Running Builds Resilience

On this week's episode, RW columnist Lisa Jackson discusses running and resilience. Studies have shown that running can help us to better handle the challenges that life can throw at us, and Lisa talks about how she's been putting this into practice following her husband Graham's death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mar 15, 2022 • 30min

How running makes you happier

With International Happiness Day taking place on 20 March 2022, what better time to discuss the pursuit of happiness through running? To this end, we're joined by Nic Marks, a happiness expert and statistician, who believes there are five pillars to happiness – regular movement being one.Find out more about Nic Marks' work here: nicmarks.org or fridaypulse.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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