Runner's World Podcast

As inner city levels become increasingly dangerous, journalist and runner Kate Carter joins us in the studio to discuss running and air pollution and what can and can't be done to deal with this invisible menace, especially for runners who have to face the daily challenge of sucking in a lung full of less than fresh air. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many have been converted to a life of running after reading of the virtues in the pages of a book, yet which is the best running book out there? Joining Ben and Rick in the studio are RW staffers Andy and John and each of them have a few minutes to make a case for their chosen books. Some are classics, some are not, have a listen to see if you agree. You can even vote - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk - let us know who gets your vote and what your favourite running book is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One episode might not be enough to talk recovery, but we're off to a great start with out guest, Risqat Fabunmi-Alade. She's a 100 & 200m sprinter, a PT, a sports scientist and a massage therapist, so we tried to touch upon all basis when it comes to running, training and how to get the body back in working order for the next run.Rick joins us from his sofa as he recovers from running is first 100 miler and Ben, Andy and Jane discuss the new Nike Joyride, a shoe designed specifically to help runners recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you run 100 miles? As the marathon is slowly replaced by the 100 miler as the true measure of endurance running, we talk to Susie Chan about her experiences over 100 miles, while Rick prepares for his first BIG race this weekend at the North Downs Way 100.Ben is not running 100 miles anytime soon and is more than happy with that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A double whammy this week as James Poole talks to us as a response to EP.23, championing the high volume, long and slow approach to endurance running. Kieran Alger pops in to talk all things sleep tech and how it can and will help your running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running has always been a great adopter and beneficiary of technology and the growth of virtual running is no different; the humble treadmill has been given a new lease of life by a global community, all running in avatar form. We spoke to journalist Isaac Williams about his recent investigation into the world of online running and to Stephen Cousins, a run leader on Zwift and regular using of online running platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Mackenzie discusses his crossfit-inspired training method for endurance running, emphasizing the importance of mobility, strength work, and movement patterns. He also talks about how technology can distract us from proper training.

Ahead of London Pride Parade, this week we are discussing running in the LGBT community and are delighted to be joined by two members and Co-Presidents of the London Frontrunners, which is the biggest LGBT sports club in Europe, Kirsty Fitzgerald and Jamie Keenan.Rick has also made a jingle and for this we can but only apologise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Morwood has recovered from two career-threatening injuries to win a 100-mile ultramarathons. She explains how she kept positive during her recovery and why she rarely wears a watch when she races. Sarah is happy to speak with other people who've suffered serious knee or spinal injures – get in touch via her Instagram or Twitter pages. Runner's World's own John Carroll also makes an appearance to explain why he thinks that, contrary to popular belief, human beings weren't born to run after all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food and running; as runners, food becomes more than just something we need to survive, it's the source of our power and nutritionist Kim Pearson joins us to tell how to make the most of meal time.Rick and Ben discuss the joys of running on holiday and Kerry is back with more news including plus sized mannequins and Caster Semenya. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices