Runner's World Podcast

Ultrarunner Damian Hall speaks to RW about his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 268-mile Pennine Way. Hall, who now holds five FKT records in the UK, talks about sleep deprivation, rivalries, and fuelling on hummus and avocado sandwiches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like other off-road pursuits such as hiking and BMX-ing, trail running is overwhelmingly white and middle-class. Coming on the podcast to discuss why this is – and how we can change it – are Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and Sonny Peart. Together, they've helped to create Black Trail Runners, a community and campaigning group aiming to encourage more people of colour on to the trails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Walmsley is arguably the most exciting ultrarunner on the planet. The world record holder over 50 miles and two-time winner of the Western States, Walmsley goes hard from the gun, daring others to follow him – either to glory or oblivion. Runner's World caught up with him to discuss the art of the 100-mile race, why he loves running from the front and what he plans to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With lockdown beginning to ease in the UK, running coaches are tentatively returning to in-person coaching but major challenges and considerations still exist. Laura Fountain – UK Athletics coach, author and founder of Lazy Girl Running – drops in to talk about how she's had to adapt what she does, and what lessons she's learned during this challenging period. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A legend within the fell running community, Steve Birkinshaw has won races including the Dragons's Back and Lakeland 100. He held the record for the Wainwrights Round in the Lake District and wrote a book about that gruelling experience, There is No Map In Hell. We speak to him about the lost art of map reading and the qualities – both physical and mental – it requires to run well in the mountains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With more people returning to their places of many, but many people still nervous about taking public transport to get there, the 'run commute' has never been more tempting. Kieran Alger discusses the benefits of run commuting, alongside the knowledge and tech you need to make it a more enjoyable experience. 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 fell runner, climber and award-winning poet. When she’s not teaching creative writing at Manchester Metropolitan University, Helen can be found in the fell, indulging her love of hill running. Having written a guide to running in the Lake District, .She talks about how running informs her creative process and why society is suspicious of women, and particularly mothers, who take risks. helenmort.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-founder of Track Mafia and Nike+ running coach, Cory joined us to talk about diversity in running, discussing how representation matter when trying to encourage more people from the BAME community to take up running. We also talked hill reps, podcasting in the bath and much, much more.Here is the link to the Track Mafia videos we filmed a few years ago, take a look, there are two videos so watch them both - An Evening With Track Mafia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fasted running has become a ‘buzzword’ among runners, but Haroon Mota took the term to a new level when he ran 260km during the month of Ramadan. In doing so, he raised £50,000 for the Penny Appeal. We spoke to him about this amazing feat and how he started running as a bucket list thing to do, how it helped him when his dad sadly passed away and how he hopes to encourage more members of the BAME community to take up running.We also talk tech with Kieran Alger, who questions whether we're already paying for Strava with our data and believes there MIGHT be a very nerdy solution to all those random and inaccurate runs when your GPS lets you down.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Blythe raced at the highest level within the world of professional cycling for 10 years, but when he retired last year he needed something to do to keep fit, so he started running. We talk to him about what he enjoys about running, what it's like to be a newbie to a sport again, how wine helps you run a fast 5K and why leather bum bags are no good at holding stuff when running.There is also a quiz, though not a very good one, and then Ben tells Rick a story about a bear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices