
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 & 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.
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Apr 11, 2016 • 19min
Ep 43 - Mds Special, Ep3 - Stage 2
Send us a textIn the third of the special episodes Jody and David discuss David's soundtrack choices and strategies for Stage 2. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.comLove 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...

Apr 10, 2016 • 23min
Ep 42 - MdS Special, Ep2 - Stage 1
Send us a textIn the second of the special episodes Jody and David discuss how it would be a really really bad thing if the Dune stage was first. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.badboyrunning.com LLove 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...

Apr 9, 2016 • 30min
Ep 41 - MdS Special, Part 1 - The Day Before
Send us a textIn the first of the MdS Specials, Jody and David discuss Jody’s initial preparation experience encompassing the first few days of acclimatisation in the desert and the initial planning experiencing. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the episode for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at 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...

Apr 1, 2016 • 1h 31min
Ep 40 - Marathon des Sables: 10 things they don't tell you about the MdS
Send us a textIn this episode the Bad Boy Runners stray into a new realm of Podcasting by giving actual genuine advice for anyone thinking about doing the Marathon des Sables, and the usual off-topic asides for anyone who isn’t thinking about running it. David begins by pitching other podcasts to Jody A new member of the team is introduced There’s more quality MILF banter to be had (amongst other things) We learn why Jody’s hip has ruined his reputation in the eyes of his family David talks us through why Caesar and Primavera Salads are going to be his go-to fuel Jody tries to pry David’s race number out of him so we can overwhelm him with anonymous abuse They discuss some delightful toenail stories (don’t listen whilst eating) David pitches a new method for recovery for professional athletes (although don’t expect to see this at the next olympics) Jody tells David exactly why his tent mates will finish the week hating him. If you want to know what WWAPD stands for then you’ll want to listen to the end Once you’re done listening, be sure to join the conversation on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group where hopefully you can help David find Pato Banton’s contact details or nominate somebody for Bad Boy of the Month. 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/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and adLove 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...

Mar 25, 2016 • 57min
Ep 39 - Running for charity (Part 2)
Send us a textPart 2 of the charity episode and this one gets controversial. The guys discuss all things charity related when it comes to running, including what to look for in a good charity, why charities are so picky when it comes to runners and the sinister side of what happens when you don't raise enough cash. David explains his theory on the effect of celebrities on charity fundraising and the long-term damage of The Eddie Izzard Effect Jody reveals exactly what makes a good charity and why he'll never run as a rhino 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.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...

Mar 18, 2016 • 44min
Ep 38 - Running for charity (Part 1)
Send us a textPart 1 of the Charity episode, all about the things we do raise cash for good (and not so good) causes. In this episode, the chaps talk charity and David specifically discusses his latest challenge to raise money for Street Child... running the Under Round and trying to beat the record for the fastest time. Jody admits to no running, no records and no money raised for anything. 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.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...

Mar 11, 2016 • 58min
Ep 37 - David runs an ultra (Part 2)
Send us a textThe episode continues with more chat and feedback from Bad Boy Running listeners... ... plus there's some actual running talk (buried at around the 37-minute mark, we believe). Here's the order of service: The chaps talk new kinds of races… and it takes an odd turn Jody and David try to work out the heaviest person in the world They guys decide a new Bad Boy challenge that involves putting ON weight The boys compare images of the fattest people in Britain and then present a new challenge to BBR listeners … and then some bad maths Another call out for sponsors (and this is a real half-hearted attempt) The attention turns to the Color Obstacle Rush UK A discussion of the anger about BBR’s lack of awards nominations Why Tyson Fury would LOVE Edinburgh Marathon Some seriously good Bad Boy performances are revealed… and why David and Jody’s advice WORKS Jody reveals that David has a stalker David argues he doesn’t have serious job titles… and reveals how he manages to spend his time David inadvertently reveals the nickname of his ex-girlfriend… and gets all cryptic (answers on a postcard please) as he goes off on a story about he met her One listener’s attempts at matchmaking with David… and David reveals he’s off the market (allegedly) David reveals his worries about jinxing the relationship by mentioning her in the podcast… oh. The guys reveal what they do on Valentine’s Day… (not with each other, of course) Officially the WORST segue EVER Letters from international Bad Boy Running listeners A call out to USLove 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...

Mar 4, 2016 • 1h 7min
Ep 36 - David runs an ultra (Part 1)
Send us a textAfter running his first ultra, David regales us with his story while the chaps discuss what’s been going on with the Do-Badders and reveal some more races Here’s what was up for discussion: Jody reveals his dirty drinking truth, his lack of drinking and blows the whistle on his mum’s pregnancy diet of vice David professes his love for Drew Barrymore and the duo discuss the sex of ET After his first ultra, David gives the low down on his experience The talk turns to Pato Banton (again) and the attempt to sign him for a big race start Beer Lovers Marathon is given ANOTHER mention and the guys have the SAME conversation AGAIN David shouts out about a properly badass Do-Badder (listen in and check her out) BOOM! Bad Boy Running Podcast gets a mention in a national running magazine! David is disappointed he can’t get to more trail runs on the tube and reveals his race start blindness The lads struggle with the question of whether you get water stops on a 10k… and how much wine you can consume on it A perfect demonstration of why web browsing makes the worst podcast episode Jody explains his idea for his “Race For Leffe” beer run Jody spots a Do-Badder on Ninja Warrior UK David talks Nevermind The Buzzcocks, returning to Special Forces Hell Week and the psychology of people who apply for Bargain Hunt 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/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions eitherLove 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...

Feb 26, 2016 • 1h 14min
Ep 35 - Running your first ultramarathon
Send us a textWe're talking ultramarathon running as David attempts his first (even with his 'broken' ankle). Here's what's up for discussion: BBR ponders a possible all-French episode (pour un moment) The guys reveal the first ever race to receive the Bad Boy Seal of Approval (hint: it's not Edinburgh) Why Jody hates half marathons David reveals his 80s action hero upbringing and explains his alter-ego movie star heritage Jody explains why fitness writers events are very different from other writers' events Some serious discussion about threshold running and getting it right David signs up to run his first proper ultra and wants some advice Jody reveals his theory of distance and why running a 'short' ultra and running a marathon are the same (kind of) Why David's choice is a BAD first ultra... The big 'what kit to take' debate (and another dig at Edinburgh Marathon) The No.1 reason to run an ultra (according to Jody) The unbearable boredom of running 24 hour ultra races on a running track The guys explain how much sponsorship has been offered to the podcast Jody explains he's as old as David now And much 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follLove 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...

Feb 19, 2016 • 55min
Ep 34 - Obstacle course racing with Pete Rees (Part 2)
Send us a textThe second of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In the second half of the episode the gang discuss: What the hardest obstacle race is in the UK How to judge how tough a course is if you're a newbie when the name tells you NOTHING about it How to prepare for an obstacle course race (no, it's not drinking more...) Why neoprene is the future of OCR fashion The REAL story behind Pete's red shorts (it's funny) Pete and Jody revisit David's exit from Special Forces Hell Week... and why Pete was partly responsible for David's current hatred by the entire Filipino population And much more If you've not listened to Part 1, go back and listen to that first. 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/1609232602668375/ 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/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at @Ultrarunnerjody and David at @DavidHellard Email us at letters@badboyrunning.com Buy merch at the Merch Store at www.bLove 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...