Runner's World Podcast

This months episode features Scott Cunliffe, who is running 3000 miles from Turf Moor to every Burnley away game for community based charities & mental health awareness, MC and rapper Linguistics talks about his love for running, music and why his new ep, Self Medicated features a song called 'Run' and Jon Albon, OCR and skyrunning champ, joins us to discuss an incredible season he's had and the almost $1,000,000 prize pot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's episode focuses on eating disorders and running. We spoke to Tom Fairbrother, a 2:34 marathon runner and the co-founder of #Trainbrave, a campaign to raise awareness about eating disorders in athletics, RW deputy digital editor, Jane McGuire talks about her own battles with disordered eating and her relationship with running, four-time World Ironman Champion, a world record holder, and the global lead for health & wellbeing at parkrun, Chrissie Wellington discusses of her own relationship with food and training and dietician Renee McGregor talks about the rise of Orthorexia in running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9 is here and this month we're all about being green. That's right, we're talking ethical running, especially when it comes to the environment and the impact running has. Joining Rick and Ben in the studio is RW's deputy digital editor Jane who has been researching the topic and spoke to Ooho, the manufacturers of edible water for races; race organiser of the Harrow Half, Keith Foley, talks about how and why they removed plastic bottles from the course; journalist Isaac Williams talks to us about plogging and RW's Kerry joins us to talk about the brands that are trying to make a difference. Remember to subscribe and rate the show and drop us an email with any questions/topics you think we should be discussing - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 8 we talk to ultra-mumma Sophie Power about breastfeeding whilst running the UTMB, RW contributor Damian Hall joins us to talk about his 5th place at the UTMB and how he only started running aged 34, we speak to Markus Torgeby about moving away from society to live in the Swedish wilderness and how running has helped his mental health and Rick speaks to Dina Asher-Smith, fresh from winning three golds at the European Championships.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 7 of the Runner's World UK podcast and what an episode it is!After some waffle about triathlons and running 40 miles on the North Downs Way, we talk to some great running people including inspiring ultrarunner Mark Thornberry who is running ultramarathons despite having terminal liver cancer; physio, running coach, writer and Lazy Girl Running, Laura Fountain joins us to talk about running and parenthood; GoodGym founder Ivo Gormley joins us to talk about how combining running with doing social good led to GoodGym recently completing 100,000 good deeds and finally, Ben had a brief chat with Paula Radcliffe about the current and promising state of British marathon running. Remember, any questions or comments - podcast@runnersworld.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 6 of the Runner's World podcast and it's all about the future of running. We speak to RW editor Andy Dixon about running past, future and present as today sees the 25th Anniversary issue hit the shelves and that features a very special guest on the cover.Tech guru and running man, Kieran Alger (www.manvsmiles.co.uk & @manvsmiles) joins us in the studio to talk how technology will influence, aid and distract us from running in the future.An interview as rare as hens teeth, Rick managed to spoke to mountain runner Kilian Jornet after he broke the record for the Bob Graham round. And 5 time Olympian and RW editor Jo Pavey spoke to us about her illustrious career, how running has changed and what is next for her,Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the fifth episode of the Runner’s World podcast, full of inspiring interviews and actionable advice from the wide world of running.We spoke to journalist and sub-3hr marathoner Kate Carter on why she thinks not relying on a watch helped her train, we discuss heckling, and why some people still seem to think it’s OK to hurl abuse at runners and Kate discusses what is inspiring her at the minute, and looks at where running might go nextThere’s a quick tribute to the legendary ultrarunner Don Ritchie, who died earlier this month. We interview Jonny Muir; the author and mountain runner joined us by phone to talk about his new book, The Mountains Are Calling. He talks about the ethos and appeal of running in Scotland’s high places and believes it can be a boost to people’s physical and mental health.We're then join by RW’s commissioning editor, Kerry McCarthy, to discusses why recreational distance running is so white.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the fourth episode of the Runner’s World podcast, full of inspiring interviews and actionable advice from the wide world of running. In this episode Rick Pearson and Kerry McCarthy talk marathon achievements, and remember the great Bruce Tulloh - a pioneer of barefoot running and the original coaching editor of RW. Kerry recalls meeting Bruce; Rick wonders whether barefoot running is due a reappraisal.We talk to comedian and RW columnist Paul Tonkinson about marathon running, annoying runners and the brilliant conversations along the way. We also talk to Rob Pope, who has just completed the 'Forest Gump Run' across the US, clocking up more than 15,000 miles. Our final interview is with BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth, who has just completed Marathon des Sables, often referred to as the 'world's toughest' footrace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick sat down for a chat with Judge Craig Mitchell, one of the stars of the new Skid Row movie (out 9th May) who saw running as a way to help those living on the streets of LA to quit drugs, get healthy and turn their lives around. With the promise of a chance to run an international marathon if they stuck to the plan, Judge Mitchell, used the running to provide balance in all their lives and offer him the opportunity to change the world in a way that he can’t in his own courtroom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 2 of the Runner's World UK podcast, featuring an interview with adventurer Sean Conway, Rick and Ben discuss the RW London Peaks Relay and Peter Thompson discusses his attempt to run this year's Tour de France route. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices