

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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Nov 16, 2021 • 37min
1001 running tips with Robbie Britton
Ultrarunner, coach and now author, Robbie Britton has written a book of running tips - 1001 of them - and so we spoke to him about some of these pearls of running wisdom and how they can help all runners of all abilities. Do you trust the toilet queue at races? Robbie thinks you should.You can buy Robbie's book here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2021 • 37min
Running and stress with Dr Josie Perry
Is running a stress reliever or stress creator? How can we make running less stressful? Is there a type of running that's particularly good for reducing stress? These, and other, questions are tackled on this week's episode, in the company of top sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 2, 2021 • 40min
Jimmy Watkins: Running and Sobriety
This week we're joined by former Team GB 800m runner, rock musician and founder of Running Punks Jimmy Watkins. He tells us why his decision to give up booze has made him a calmer, happier and more creative person.Find out more about Running Punks: runningpunks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2021 • 29min
Kevin Webber: Running With Prostate Cancer
Our guest this week was also our first ever guest on the Runner’s World podcast, back in early 2018. Back then, Kevin Webber told us about his terminal diagnosis and how running was helping him to lengthen and enhance his life. Most doctors wouldn’t have given him much chance of still being here four years’ hence, but Kevin has grown used to defying the odds and he's here to discuss his new book, Dead Man Running: One Man’s Story of Running to Stay Alive.More on Kevin: makethemostofit.orgBuy the book: Dead Man Running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2021 • 42min
How To Run 50 Miles
BBC Radio 1Xtra DJ Reece Parkinson and film producer Jim Farthing drop by to tell us all about their new documentary, How To Run 50 Miles. In it, Reece takes on an epic ultramarathon in mid-Wales and encounters the ecstasy and agony of super long-distance running. Watch How to Run 50 Miles on BBC iPlayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2021 • 32min
Charlotte Purdue
A few days after her amazing performance at the London Marathon, Ben sat down to talk to Charlotte about her return to the marathon, overcoming adversity and how feeling relevant in the sport has nothing to do with constantly racing or being online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 5, 2021 • 35min
The one where Jane ran the London Marathon
Co-host AND special guest, Jane, Rick and Ben talk about the London Marathon and how great a weekend it was. There is even some live recording from the event, give it that edge! Jane also reveals her secret rice cake pizza recipe and Rick makes everyone listen to some songs he wrote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2021 • 37min
How to Take the Stress out of Race Week
The week leading up to a marathon is meant to be filled with rest and relaxation. Too often, the opposite is true. So to help you get to the start line of a big race without feeling stressed and knackered, we spoke with running coach and author Laura Fountain (lazygirlrunning.com) to get some expert tips on remaining cool, calm and collected during race week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2021 • 38min
10 Top Tapering Tips
In the name of marathon preparation – and alliteration – we bringing you 10 top tapering tips. The subtle art of doing a little less is the source of much anxiety among runners, us included, so we've rustled up a calm-inducing collection of tips to make the days and weeks before your marathon that little bit easier. Hopefully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2021 • 34min
Laura Muir
Olympic silver medalist and running LEGEND, Laura Muir joins us to discuss her performance at Tokyo 2020, the dedication and hard work it took to get there, over coming set backs, how running slow is too hard and that she'll never race the marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices