Runner's World Podcast

On this episode, we speak with three people who are running the London Marathon for Samaritans.Listen to Tamsin, Andy and Saskia talk about running, recovery and how talking helps to lighten the emotional load we all carry round. All three are raising money for Samaritans and their fundraising links are below:Andy: Samaritans: Carrying my 24.7kg bag of worries for the 2024 TCS London Marathon (enthuse.com)Tamsin: Samaritans: 2024 TCS London Marathon for Samaritans (enthuse.com)Saskia: Samaritans: Sassie’s Marathon Fundraiser for Samaritans (enthuse.com)If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed on this week's episode, Samaritans training listening volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are confidential and free of charge. Just call 116 123.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence in recent years and everything else about this 'underground' world of running.We also talk about joggling. That's very different.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do about a persistent running injury? Leading running physio Tom Goom offers his expert advice on this subject in an episode that will be enjoyed be anyone who's battling a stubborn injury.Find Tom Goom online:running-physio.com @running.physioThis podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts her to this type of racing and how everyone should give it a go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast.We cover off the technological progression over the years, the gamification of running, how community centred platforms have changed the game and how it's just a very easy way to get some precise training done.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men's Health's Andrew Tracey is a veteran of several 24-hour events – and believes there's more ways to prepare than by simply putting in the miles.Follow Andrew's training on Instagram: @theandrew.traceyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Ball about their running, how the gay and running communities co-exist for them and what more can be done to help people struggling to find a community of runners that makes them feel at home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend you. This week's guest pulled on her waterproofs and ran a mid-winter Bob Graham Round in record time. Henriette Albon is now the fastest person to have completed the mid-winter Bob – and she tells us the hows and whys of this incredible feat in an episode that will appeal to anyone with hilly ambitions of their own.Follow Henriette Albon's training and racing on her Insta page: @henriettealbonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marathons around the world, including an unforgettable one in North Korea. As the first woman to land a double sommersault in competition, Aimee knows a bit about conquering your fears, and shares some of those lessons here.Listen to Aimee's Monday Mile podcastFollow Aimee on Instagram: @aimee_fullerHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shin splints and shin pain in general can be an injury that crops up all of a sudden and ruin your running experience.Physiotherapist Tom Goom joins us once again to break down what can go wrong with the shin, what exactly are shin splints and how to best approach preventing, treating and recovering from shin injuries.This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury we recommend seeing a qualified health professional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices