Runner's World Podcast

Ahead of the London Marathon this weekend, we look at the likely contenders, the brand new course and the 'virtual' marathon being offered to the masses. We also hear about the time that the Clash's Joe Strummer ran the London Marathon in 1983, as told by music photographer Steve Rapport. Check out some of Steve's images of the race on his Instagram. 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 Scott Cain, who joins us to discuss the #runsome campaign and how we can all use running to reduce our reliance on cars for shorter journeys, help bring running into the conversations around active travel and ideally change the way we move about urban and rural environments so it won't be so centred so much around car, but people.For more info on the whole campaign please head to runsome.org and get involved. You can also follow them on twitter and instagram, just search @RunSomeHQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben is joined by Kerry this week as they discuss all thing running kit, how to choose the best bits and what you really need when it comes to shoes, socks, shorts andApologies for the dip in auto quality this week, some issues both human and technical meant a bit of a delay BUT we will be back next sounding excellent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 10th is world suicide prevention day. In light of this, Ben sat down with runner and cyclist Leon Cerrone to have an open conversation about his suicide attempts, how running plays a part in managing his mental health and why the topic needs to spoken about in an honest way.If you're struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone. There are numerous charities that can help, some are listed below -Calm: 0800 585858www.thecalmzone.netHopeLine UK 0800 068 4141www.papyrus-uk.orgLifeline (N.Ireland) 0808 808 8000www.lifelinehelpline.infoSamaritans:116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile)www.samaritans.orgSHOUT Text 85258https://www.giveusashout.org/ 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 Dr Andrew Jones, who has worked alongside the world’s greatest marathoners. He helped guide Paula Radcliffe to her record-breaking run and also with Eliud Kipchoge on the Breaking2 project. Now he’s attempting his own marathon feat: to break the three-hour mark aged 50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With most races being cancelled and London announcing it will be holding a virtual race this year, perfecting your virtual racing prep could see you clocking up a PB despite the lack of normal race conditions. Kieran Alger joins us to explain how to do this, including perfecting your route, hydration and tracking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Watkins has represented Team GB over 800m but fell out of love with running to pursue a career as a frontman in various rock bands. Now he's combining his two passions – music and and punk rock – in a series of hilarious, on-the-run music reviews. He talks about his running philosophy, how to become a running punk and why metal is a surprisingly good genre to run to. Check out Jimmy's music reviews here: @runningpunks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder of The Outrunners Charity, Tyler Williams-Green, spoke to Ben about how the running club he set up to help a few friends train for a marathon has become a charity aiming to elevate and guide young people in Hackney, as well as dish out some solid training on a Tuesday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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