Runner's World Podcast

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

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

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

After a weekend of racing and securing a qualifying place for the 5,000m alongside her 10,000m place, we caught up with Jess Judd to talk all things Tokyo 2021 and how she's preparing for her first Olympics following lockdown and Covid restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The running world was shaken recently by the tragic news that 21 people died while taking part in an ultramarathon in China. The mountainous 100km race took place in high winds and freezing temperatures, and the runners are understood to have died from hypothermia. An investigation by the Chinese government is taking place, with many people suggesting the tragedy was the result “human error” as much as natural disaster. One UK runner who has raced in China more than most is James Poole. Having completed the Ultra Gobi, despite suffering from hypothermia halfway through, James has some key insights into what makes China an enticing but potentially hazardous destination for ultrarunners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is a bona fide endurance running legend. He’s raced through Death Valley, run 350 miles without stopping, and once completed 50 marathons in 50 US states in 50 days. But even Dean Karnazes can’t outrun father time, and in his latest book, A Runner’s High, he boldly confronts the prospect of getting older and slower. We’re delighted – and a little starstruck – to have him on the podcast. Pre-order A Runner's High here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Dark is a runner DJ, Poet, community builder, mentor, yoga teacher, Lululemon Global Ambassador and the founder of Run Dem Crew and he joined us to discuss all these things and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, we're joined by physio Richmond Stace (specialistpainphysio.com) to look at the five most googled running injuries – and how to fix them. From sore knees to dodgy Achilles tendons, we've got you covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is stand-up comedian and Runner’s World columnist, Paul Tonkinson. A lifelong runner and sub-3 marathoner, he says running has been his muse, his confidante, his doctor and his best mate. But, in his latest magazine column, he questions whether he’s started to take running for granted.The team also discuss the very sad news of the death of running royalty, Ron Hill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As part of our #ReclaimYourRun campaign, we spoke to Intisar Abdul-Kadern an NHS public health practitioner who was out for a run last summer when she was harassed by a group of men for wearing her hijab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices