The Runner's World UK Podcast

Runner's World UK
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Sep 7, 2021 • 37min

Running with multiple sclerosis

Running seemed an impossible dream for our guest, Katie Silverthorne, after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her early twenties, but for her putting one foot in front of the other has powered an amazing journey where running and being healthy have helped her deal with this debilitating condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 31, 2021 • 30min

Does the marathon "wall" really exist?

With London, Brighton and Manchester marathons fast approaching, we turn our attention to the dreaded marathon "wall". In the company of James Poole, serial marathoner and founder of Advent Running, we discuss what the wall feels like, where it lurks and crucially, how it can be avoided.Follow James Poole on Instagram: @jamesdpoole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 24, 2021 • 34min

Francis Benali: from Premier League footballer to ultrarunner

Francis Benali played nearly 400 games for Southampton, gaining cult hero status for his uncompromising playing style and excellent moustache. But it's his post-football career that's even more fascinating. Benali has completed a host of ultra endurance events, including running to ever Premier League ground and attempting to complete seven Ironmans in seven days. In doing so, he's raised more than £1 million for Cancer Research.Francis Benali: The Autobiography (Bloomsbury, £20.00) is available to buy now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 17, 2021 • 37min

Cannabidiol (CBD) and running: what we know and what we don't

Joining us this week, journalist Kate Carter discusses all things CBD and running. Is this cannabis derivative safe? Will you get addicted? Will it cure all your ills and make you a better runner? We try and answers these questions alongside many other things. Also, Jane is back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 10, 2021 • 34min

RW's hot takes on the Tokyo Olympics

It's Jane McGuire's final podcast as a full-time member of Runner's World (but we hope she'll come back on in some capacity).With the Tokyo Olympics coming to its conclusion last Sunday, the team look back at some of the highlights, lowlights and talking points from a Games like no other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 3, 2021 • 34min

We chat to Jamie McDonald aka Adventure Man

He's run across Canada, America and even tried seven days of treadmill running, all to raise money for children's charities, but it was his own experiences with a spinal disorder as a young boy that installed a passion for moving and adventure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 27, 2021 • 40min

Running and grief

In this episode we're joined by Eliza Flynn and Dr John Wilson to discuss how running can help us to move forward, at our own pace, when tragedy strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 20, 2021 • 31min

Lisa Jackson: the magic of micro-steps

Author and RW columnist Lisa Jackson joins us to discuss the concept of micro-steps – the tiny moves forward we all can make to achieve lofty goals. Lisa has been reading James Clear's Atomic Habits, which focuses on the micro-steps approach, and it turns out she's in good company – Eliud Kipchoge's been reading it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 13, 2021 • 33min

Running the West Highland Way with the Millars

Former guests David and Nicole Millar return to discuss their challenge of running the West Highland Way in order to raise money for Quarriers Charity.Rick also extolls the virtues of hiking for runners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 6, 2021 • 39min

Elliot Giles: the 800m ace on training, racing and recovery

When Elliot Giles broke Seb Coe's 800m British indoor record earlier this year, it was the latest chapter in a remarkable story. Having been involved in a serious motorcycle accident as a teenager, Giles feared he might never run again. Through a steely determination, unshakeable self-belief and some unorthodox training methods, he's become one of Team GB's breakout stars – and is on the front cover of this month's Runner's World magazine.Check out Elliot Giles on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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