Runner's World Podcast

We catch up with David and Nicole Millar ahead of David's attempt at the New York City Marathon in support of their friend Marya, Robby and their son, Wyatt. David is a retired pro cyclist, although it's Nicole who's the real runner of the household. We're also joined by tech guru Kieran Alger to debate the benefits of running without a watch and Rick and Ben perform their Eliud Kipchoge song.Here's a link to David's Crowdrise page - https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/wyatt-321 detailing the cause that he and Robby are running for.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1991, Al Howie ran 5800 miles in 103 days. Never heard of him? That's not a surprise, we hadn't either.This week we're joined on the podcast by author Jared Beasley who recently published a book, In Search of Al Howie, all about this mysterious ultrarunner and his incredible running feats, plus his complicated and often troubled life outside of running.For more information on In Search of Al Howie, visit jaredbeasleyny.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a weekend it was! A team RW chat this week as Ben, Andy and Joe sit down to talk about the amazing Eliud Kipchoge, the INEOS 1:59 challenge, what someone running a sub two hour marathon means beyond shoes, pacers and records and why it's cause for celebration. Another cause for celebration was Brigid Kosgei's amazing world record run at the Chicago marathon, which also gets discussed. It's basically one big celebration of people running very quickly!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The legendary middle-distance runner Dame Kelly Holmes speaks candidly about mental health. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, the double-gold-winning Olympian talks to Rick and Ben about her struggles with depression, self-harm and how she conquered her demons to reach her true potential. Holmes also discusses bagpipes and the greatest haircut story ever told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should men and women run the same distance at cross-country? Maud Hodson, who is spearheading the RunEqual campaign, certainly thinks so. We welcome Maud to the studio to hear why she thinks it's high time cross-country moved with the times. We're also delighted to be joined by tech guru Kieran Alger for his monthly round-up of the latest and greatest running gizmos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top athletics coach and commentator Tom Craggs casts his expert eye over the upcoming athletics World Championships in Doha; RW's Jane McGuire is feeling nervous before the Berlin Marathon; and we take a look at the latest eco-friendly kit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever run so hard and so far that you've seen weird things? It's a fairly common occurrence for those who race long distance so we thought we'd get two such people in for chat about running and hallucinations. Gracing us with their presence once more, James Poole and Susie Chan talk about the funny and down-right dangerous side of what happens when your brain starts playing tricks on you during ultra marathons.WARNING: Rick mentions that he's done an ultra, again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The modern era of running is a complicated place to exist and the rise of social media has also led to an increase in people suffering from exercise addiction. We spoke to sports psychologist Dr Josie Perry about the positives and negatives that social media can have on your running and how best to approach your online existence when it comes to training and racing.Andy and Ben discuss 'Why We Run' and share the reasons why they decided to start running (we want to hear your stories too) and as Kerry and Jane are both away, Andy and Ben deliver some record breaking running news that will also have you reaching for your toothbrush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re speaking with the rock 'n' roll runner Jimmy Watkins. In his younger days Jimmy represented Great Britain at the 800m, but gave it up for a career as a rock musician. He’s now back running again and has learned some important lessons along the way, including the underrated beauty of running in a cotton T-shirt. Follow Jimmy on Instagram and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Based out in Chamonix, Robbie seemed the best man to talk to ahead of this weekends UTMB so we got him on the phone to talk us through what makes this such a special race and who he thinks is going to win. We also touch upon doping in ultra running before Kieran Alger makes his monthly appearance to talk all things tech. He was wearing three watches. Seriously. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices