Bad Boy Running

Send us a textWhen you go to your doctor with a serious knee and ligament injury sustained while playing your sport of choice, football, you'd expect their advice to be "rest up, relax and stay off it". What you wouldn't expect is to be told "try running on some mountainous trails and see how it goes..." But that's exactly what happened to Pau Cappell when his sporting career looking under jeopardy at a young age. Once he hit those trails the knee injury disappeared and his love of trails began.  And what a career he's had culminating most recently in his victory at the UTMB in 2019. While 2020 was somewhat disrupted, he attempted to break the UTMB record solo as part of a North Face attempt. In this episode, Jody and David speak to Pau about this attempt, his early running life and go into detail about his incredibly detailed race plans. ** Want 15% off your next food order ** This episode is sponsored by Food Hub, supporting independent local restaurants and takeaways. Food Hub doesn't charge a commission to the restaurants - like other food delivery services (not naming names, but they rhyme with MustBeat, StuberFeets and Pithivieroo...) - so the same meal is, on average, 15% cheaper ordered through Food Hub. Nor do they charge a delivery fee, like those other grasping bastards. Download the Food Hub app today and get 15% off your first order with the code 'FYB15'.  www.foodhub.co.ukLove the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textGary House is one funny chap.He also happens to be an accomplished ultra runner and a great coach through his Run Strong community.Fortunately, we’ve tricked him into becoming an official coach for the Bad Boy Running Club (BBRC) and, in this bonus episode, Allie and David introduce him to the community.He also delivers a ton of training advice such as:Why you’re a shit runner (and why that’s ok…)What you need to look out for when taking coaching advice from influencers on InstagramWhy more time on your feet isn’t always the right approachHow to prepare yourself mentally for any distance or level of raceWhy you need to stop comparing yourself to others (and a few strategies to avoid this)Why you need to forget about the latest kit and focus on this other - more important - part of your running insteadWhy strength sessions can be your best friend (and why you ALWAYS have time)David weirdly asks for strength exercises using babies - Gary answers (reluctantly)Gary reveals the worst person he’s EVER coached (the police and an amorous husband were involved!)And Gary leaves David and Allie speechless when he reveals what he believes to be the product that’s the biggest rip off in running (oo-er!)You can join the Bad Boy Running Club and get all the benefit of Gary's expertise, as well as hang out with the low life and villainy that current makes up the membership. Join right here: https://club.badboyrunning.comEnjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textMost ultrarunners are content to knock out a few big races each year. Some even go for the accolade of a quartet of 100 milers in something like the Centurion Grand Slam.But for some people even that is not enough.Enter Walter Handloser. Walter is now the world record holder for the most 100 milers completed in one year. And he still records he could do more.In this episode filled with insight and stories (unusual, we know), Walter explains his prep, the best and worst races he ran and what he plans to do next.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comAbout Bad Boy Running:The amazing world of running you didn't know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl's running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard and Jody RaynsfLove the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textEnjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comAbout Bad Boy Running:The amazing world of running you didn't know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl's running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard and Jody Raynsford bring you the world's most interesting running stories, its most incredible runners, presented by some of its worst.A funny, light-hearted look at running that's not afraid to laugh at itself and at you.Follow Bad Boy Running on social media:Website: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textWe all know about the infamous Bob Graham Round...... but less so about its London counterpart, the Smog Graham Round.In this episode, Jody and David speak to Alison Walker about her successful attempt to break the record for the Smog Graham Round, which involves running to the highest point of every one of London's boroughs.(Not an easy feat when you realise the distance!).Enjoy!EnjoyIf you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningTo join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you!Here's how to get involved:Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunningYou can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellardEmail us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at store.badboyrunning.comLastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB! Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textWe're told to prepare for a marathon you need at least 16 weeks of training. But what if someone showed up at your door and made your run a marathon right now? Would you? You could... but would you? Really? In this episode, Jody and David speak to Fin Hampton who's making a name for himself by doing exactly that - challenging people to run a marathon with him when he rocks up at their front door. It's an interesting thought-  how much training do we *actually* need? - and the chaps take it to a ridiculous level. WARNING - do not listen to ANY of their training advice from this episode. Not that you would normally. But ESPECIALLY don't in this episode. Enjoy If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at store.badboyrunning.com Lastly, dLove the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textThis episode deals with a tough subject that affects many runners (and non-runners) - body dysmorphia.Allie and David speak with runner and writer Devin Kelly about his own personal journey as a runner who has dealt with - and is still dealing with - the issue of their body image and learning to be who you are.If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningTo join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you!Here's how to get involved:Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunningYou can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellardEmail us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at store.badboyrunning.comLastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textMira Rai is a Nepalese trail runner who didn't quite know how good she was until she entered her first 50k. At that race, she was completely unprepared in terms of food, clothing and water, yet managed to win - impressing the ultra community around her.  Now, as a Salomon sponsored athlete Mira is pioneering trail running in a society that is patriarchal in nature. She travels the world participating in overseas trails and ultras and offers an inspirational vision for women and Nepalese runners in general. In this episode, David talks to Mira about her journey into running, the impact it has on her family and her village and what she hopes to achieve in the future.  Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at store.badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textJamie McDonald is one of the most positive and inspiring individuals to have ever appeared on the Bad Boy Running podcast. Not only has Jamie achieved some incredible endurance challenges and adventures, such as cycling 14,000 miles from Bangkok to Gloucester and running 5,000 miles coast to coast across Canada unaided, but he's also a serial enabler. Jamie is a pro at helping others become the heroes in their own charity challenges and in the process has helped other raises thousands and thousands of pounds for great causes. In this episode, David speaks with Jamie about all this and more. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com  Buy merch at the Merch Store at store.badboyrunning.com Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...

Send us a textChris Holton is a Do-Badder.  He's one of us. But aside from that he's also a Dr and a neuroscientist with a PhD from Imperial College London.In his role as a senior pharmacologist, Chris explores ways to reduce chronic pain and neurodegeneration at a time when we've never been more unhealthy, sleep-deprived and stressed.   It's not surprise to learn that Chris believes exercise can be a short and long term way to treat pain and running marathons can actually change neural pathways.Prepare to have your mind blown as Chris explains all this and more - while David sits mouth agape in awe and wonder (seriously, it's that good).You're going to love this one, we promise.  Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningTo join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you!Here's how to get involved:Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcastFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunningYou can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellardEmail us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.comLastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunning Visit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyr...