The RunThrough Podcast

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  #173 - How Sport Helped Me Win The Great British Bake Off | Peter Sawkins 04.08.2026 56min

  Great British Bake Off winner, cookbook author and lover of all things sport, Peter Sawkins joins Ben Sheppard on this week’s episode of The RunThrough Podcast for a conversation about the two passions that have shaped his life! Peter reflects on growing up in a sports-mad family, discovering competitive badminton and why physical activity has always provided him with community, confidence and an escape from the pressures of everyday life. He also shares how running became another important p...
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  #172 - How Running Helped Me Rebuild My Confidence After A Stroke At 17 | Leah Ball 28.07.2026 50min

  Content creator and runner Leah Ball joins Ben Sheppard on this week's episode of The RunThrough Podcast to share the incredible story of how a life-changing stroke at just 17 years old completely changed the direction of her life. Leah reflects on recovering from a stroke as a teenager, rebuilding her confidence after discovering two holes in her heart, and how those experiences ultimately led her to rediscover sport, fall in love with running and build a career as one of the UK's most relat...
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  #171 - Sometimes Your Greatest Setback Is Your Greatest Opportunity I James Lattanzio 21.07.2026 47min

  Running creator James Lattanzio joins Ben Sheppard on this week's episode of The RunThrough Podcast for an honest conversation about resilience, identity and how running became the thing that helped him rebuild his life. After a serious hip injury brought his rugby career to an abrupt end, James opens up about navigating major surgery at just 18 years old, losing the sport that had defined him and finding a new purpose through running. What started as a way to clear his head has since evolved...
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  #170 - Can Hybrid Training Make You Fitter Than Ever? I Josh Harrison On The RunThrough Podcast 14.07.2026 53min

  Josh Harrison joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast to share his journey from rugby player to one of the UK's fastest-growing HYROX athletes and fitness creators. After injuries brought his rugby career to an early end, Josh made a decision that would change his life. Picking up a camera and documenting his training eventually led to a thriving coaching business, a successful clothing brand and an audience of hundreds of thousands following his hybrid fitness journey. Josh opens up abo...
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  #169 - Why Fitness Has Always Been My Anchor | Naomi Heffernan 07.07.2026 55min

  Nike Trainer, coach, presenter and HYROX athlete Naomi Heffernan joins Ben Sheppard on this week's episode of The RunThrough Podcast for a brilliant conversation about building a career you're passionate about, embracing change and finding confidence in yourself. Growing up with elite athlete parents, fitness has always been part of Naomi's life, but her journey into the industry wasn't a straightforward one. From pursuing a career in acting to becoming one of Nike's leading trainers, she sha...
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  #168 - She Never Felt Like She Fit In… Until She Found Running | Beth Dennis, The NEW Host Of The RunThrough Trails Podcast 30.06.2026 46min

  What does it look like when running completely changes the direction of your life? Beth Dennis is a trail runner, intensive care nurse and the new host of The RunThrough Trails Podcast. In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, she joins Ben Sheppard to share her journey from struggling to speak up in school and never feeling at home in traditional sport, to discovering parkrun, falling in love with movement and eventually finding trail running through the Alpine Run Project. Together, they ...
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  #167 - How Full Time Teacher Charlie Sandison Became A 2:15 Marathon Runner 23.06.2026 44min

  Charlie Sandison joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share how he's balanced life as a full time teacher with becoming a 2:15 marathon runner. Juggling early mornings, long days in the classroom and a demanding training schedule, Charlie has built an incredible running career alongside his profession. He talks about finding consistency, making sacrifices and why being kind to yourself is just as important as chasing ambitious goals. The pair dive into Charlie's journey from compet...
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  #166 - The Unknown Feels Less Scary Now: Abi Jones On 6 Months That Changed Everything 16.06.2026 1u

  Abi Jones joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share her journey from the UK to Sydney and the life lessons she learned along the way. What began as a move in search of independence quickly became a crash course in resilience. Abi opens up about arriving in Australia and unexpectedly finding herself homeless on day one, navigating long distance relationships, dealing with loneliness and learning to build a life completely from scratch. Alongside her work as a physiotherapist, Abi...
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  #165 - Hannah Moore Said "Why Not?" and Took on Extreme Endurance Challenges, She's Proof YOU Can Too! 09.06.2026 51min

  From her first EVER race at Colchester Zoo, to a BRAND NEW race in Melbourne with RunThrough, Hannah Moore joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share her journey from competitive swimmer as a child to taking on some of the toughest endurance challenges in the world. After stepping away from swimming, Hannah rediscovered her love for the water, which eventually led to open water events, marathon swims, and now training towards her first Ironman in December. In this episode, Hannah ...
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  #164 - This Is What Happens When You Keep Showing Up For Yourself I Leon Scott 💥 02.06.2026 47min

  Leon Scott is an entrepreneur, boxer, model, former footballer and co-owner of eyewear brand Circular. From humble beginnings, Leon went on to play football at a high level, become the face of global brands, build a successful business, step into the boxing ring at almost 40, and complete his first marathon. In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Leon joins Ben Sheppard to talk resilience, fatherhood, self-belief, entrepreneurship, boxing, mental strength and why keeping promises to yours...
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  #163 - The Truth About Marathon Training, Grief & Identity | James Warnock 26.05.2026 49min

  James Warnock joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast for a candid conversation about marathon running, grief, identity and building a life around purpose. Fresh off an 8 minute PB at the London Marathon, James reflects on finally enjoying the marathon after years of difficult experiences with the distance. From cramping issues and failed race goals to learning how to fuel properly and trust the process, this episode dives deep into the reality of endurance sport beyond the highlight re...
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  #162 - From Life Changing Gym Accident Accident To A Marathon, Sophie Butler On Always Moving Forward! 19.05.2026 55min

  In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Sophie Butler joins host Ben Sheppard to share her powerful journey from becoming paralysed at 21 to completing the London Marathon. Sophie opens up about the gym accident that changed her life, the long road through hospital and rehab, and how she rebuilt her confidence, strength and independence. She talks about returning to the gym after trauma, finding purpose through content creation, and why sharing her story has helped others feel seen. The ...
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  #161 - No One Turned Up To Her First Run Club, And Then This Happened .... Lola Clinton-Hayward 12.05.2026 49min

  In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Lola Clinton-Hayward joins Ben Sheppard to share how running, wellness and community have completely changed her life. Lola opens up about discovering self development during lockdown, studying psychology, and how one small step into running eventually led to marathons, major races and the creation of Stride and Thrive Club, an all girls running and wellness community in London. She talks honestly about confidence, mental health, building “brain ev...
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  #160 - Run Forever: Damien Hall on Endurance, Aging & What It's Really Like To Run The Barkley Marathons 05.05.2026 52min

  In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Damien Hall joins host Ben Sheppard for a brilliant and honest conversation about ultra running, ageing well, adventure and what it really means to keep going. Damien reflects on his ongoing career in the sport, from lining up at his first half marathon to representing GB, finishing fifth at UTMB and taking on some of the toughest races in the world, including the Barkley Marathons. He shares how curiosity around distance turned into a deep passion,...
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  #159 - Why We’re All Feeling Overwhelmed Right Now | Lily Silverton Author Of 'Prioritise This'. 28.04.2026 47min

  What happens when life feels too overwhelming to keep up with? Mindset and behavioural change speaker and author Lily Silverton joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast for a powerful conversation about stress, burnout, priorities, movement, and navigating modern life. Lily shares her journey from the fashion and magazine industry into coaching and wellbeing, opening up about mental health, identity shifts, and the experiences that shaped her work. Together, Ben and Lily explore why so ...
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  #158 - Using Terminal Brain Cancer Against Itself To Break A Charity World Record I The King Of Chemo 💙 21.04.2026 59min

  On this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Iain Ward, better known as The King of Chemo, joins host Ben Sheppard for a proper, open conversation that goes way beyond running. At 31, Iain was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, but instead of letting that define him, he flipped it on its head. He is now on a mission to break a charity world record by building a huge social media following and turning that into sponsorship money for good causes, rather than asking the public to donate. Ben ...
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  #157 - From IVF to Motherhood, Sian Westley on Body Image, Confidence and Change | The RunThrough Podcast 14.04.2026 44min

  Sian Westley is a content creator, social media strategist, and new mum whose journey spans body confidence struggles, IVF, pregnancy, and navigating identity through motherhood, all while building a thriving digital career rooted in authenticity and real life experience. In this heartfelt and honest episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Sian joins host Ben Sheppard for a powerful conversation about the realities behind confidence, change, and resilience. From starting out making early YouTube ...
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  #156 - How Hattie Pearson Went From Beginner to Ironman Athlete & Why Adventure Is Her Number One Priority! 07.04.2026 51min

  On this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Hattie Pearson shares her inspiring journey from complete beginner to Ironman triathlete, in conversation with host Ben Sheppard. 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️ Hattie opens up about how embracing adventure and challenge transformed her approach to fitness and life. From taking on multi-day endurance events to pushing herself beyond her comfort zone, she explains how stepping into the unknown became the key to building confidence, resilience, and long-term motivation...
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  #155 - Motivation Won’t Save You | Tayo Fam on Discipline, Consistency & Building Runnpac 31.03.2026 45min

  In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we’re joined by Tayo Fam, co-founder of Runnpac, one of the most diverse and community-driven run clubs in London. Tayo chats through how Runnpac started and what’s gone into building a community that brings so many different people together through running. Sitting down with host Ben Sheppard, the conversation touches on discipline, staying consistent, and why motivation doesn’t always carry you through. They also get into the importance of d...
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  #154 - From 5K Runs to 650KM FKT | Lydia Oldham’s Ultra Running Journey 24.03.2026 50min

  In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we’re joined by ultra runner and adventurer Lydia Oldham, who discovered running during lockdown, going from running 5Ks as hard as she could every time, to marathons and eventually into the world of ultras. She chats about that progression, her experience at the Speed Project, and how travel has shaped her creativity and approach to running. Lydia also highlights the importance of having a solid crew around you and what goes into pulling off ambitio...