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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running, here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, news, advice, in-depth discussion and much, much more.
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4d ago
How to recover after a big race
Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big race, and how best to capitalise on your hard-earned fitness.For more expert advice on injury and recovery, visit To's website: running-physio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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4d ago
How to recover after a big race
Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big race, and how best to capitalise on your hard-earned fitness.For more expert advice on injury and recovery, visit To's website: running-physio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30-04-2024
Georgia Bell: the rising star of British distance running
On this week's episode, Georgia Bell details her remarkable journey back to elite-level running. An outstanding junior, Bell was seemingly on course to become a star athlete, but after suffering series of injuries while on a scholarship at Berkeley, California, she walked away from the sport in her early 20s – seemingly for good. But lockdown and an impressive parkrun time convinced her to refocus on running – and she's now aiming for Paris 2024.Follow Georgia's running on Instagram: @georgiabelltheduathlete Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23-04-2024
How to cure the post-race blues
With marathon season drawing to a close, many runners will be battling with the post-race blues. What to focus on now that your big race has finished? This week, RW staffers look at some of the best ways to pick smart goals that will give you a new sense of purpose. Co-host Ben Hobson mentions a study on detraining, which can be accessed at this link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16-04-2024
Mastering the mind games of the marathon
We have Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University on the podcast this week, explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process. We also hear from some bloke called Eliud Kipchoge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09-04-2024
How to run your perfect marathon
Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success.For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her weekly newsletter on substack: lazygirlrunning.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02-04-2024
How running gives us hope
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.
26-03-2024
Unsanctioned races
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.
19-03-2024
Persistent running injuries – and how to fix them
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.physio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12-03-2024
Sarah Perry and backyard ultra running
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.
05-03-2024
An ultimate guide to treadmill running
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.
27-02-2024
Unorthodox training methods
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.tracey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20-02-2024
Running and the LGBTQ+ community
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.
13-02-2024
Running the Bob Graham Round in Mid-Winter: Henriette Albon
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: @henriettealbon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06-02-2024
Aimee Fuller: movement, mindset and running in North Korea
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_fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30-01-2024
Running and shin pain
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22-01-2024
Harassment on the run
The UK is a relatively safe place from a global perspective, ranking 34th out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index. But when it comes to running, UK women are over twice as the global average to feel unsafe. In this episode, we’re joined by three female Runner’s World journalists – Jen Bozon, Ali Ball and Rachel Boswell – to find out why that might be, and where some of the solutions lie.In this episode, we reference Strava’s end of year report, RW’s Reclaim Your Run campaign, and recent research conducted by Dr Caroline Miles and Professor Rose Broad. Links to all three of these are below:Strava end of year reportReclaim Your RunDr Miles and Prof Rose Broad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16-01-2024
How to run your best marathon - part 2
Running coach and author, Sam Murphy, is back to finish off our 'run your best marathon' double bill. We discuss the final stages of marathon prep and include recovery in this episode too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09-01-2024
How to run your best marathon - part 1
It may be the thing you've decided to do this year, or you're running a marathon again but would like to try and improve on your last effort. Either way, beginner or seasoned pro, running coach Sam Murphy joins us to chat through the principles she lays out in her new book and they are so great, we're making this one a two parter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02-01-2024
How to get the most from heart rate training
What exactly is heart rate training? What kit do you need to do it accurately? And what are some of the benefits? On this episode, utrarunner and coach Robbie Britton answers there questions and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19-12-2023
The running highlights of 2023
Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap. Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon?You better listen to find out. Hot takes guaranteed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.