The Runna Podcast

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  Why Am I Not Getting Faster? 4 Fixes For Your Running Plateau | with Coach Steph 11.09.2026 21min

  Doing everything right but not seeing the results? You're not alone, and it's rarely about trying harder.This week, Coach Steph and Anya unpack the four most common reasons a runner's training plateaus: unclear goals, the "grey zone" trap, under-recovering, and skipping strength work, plus practical fixes for each one.What You'll Learn: 🎯 Why you need a real goal, not just a vague one ⚖️ Why your easy runs probably aren't easy enough 😴 The three things that actually drive recovery 💪 Why strength training could be the missing 6% edgeCovering everything from goal-setting and easy pace discipline to sleep, nutrition and strength work: this is the perfect guide for anyone who feels stuck at the same pace no matter how hard they train.Want to give Runna a go? 🆓 Try it FREE for 2 weeks with code: PODCAST26 👉 https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26🎧 Take this on your next run → https://linktr.ee/runnapodcast 📱 Follow for more running content: Instagram → @runna TikTok → @runna 📺 Watch more episodes → @therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I've Never Looked Like Another Girl" | Hybrid Athlete Lucy Davis on Strength, Body Image & Refusing to Be Boxed In 04.09.2026 1t 10min

  Lucy Davis has been called masculine her whole life. And she wants other women to stop treating strength and femininity as a contradiction.This week, Anya sits down with Lucy, the true embodiment of the hybrid athlete to talk about leaving competitive swimming at 18, breaking the HYROX Women's Open World Record on her first ever solo race, and going on to run multiple sub-3-hour marathons and ultras.Lucy is also honest about developing an eating disorder in her early twenties, and how learning to focus on what her body could do, rather than how it looked, changed her relationship with sport for good. We get into refusing to be boxed in, her sister Megan's role in building activewear brand Aesene, and Lucy’s recent comeback from knee surgery - including a secret first-ever half Ironman she told no one about until it was done. Plus, we get a podcast exclusive on her first marathon back since surgery!In this episode:🏊‍♀️ From Swimmer to World Record Breaker: leaving competitive swimming at 18 and stumbling into HYROX by accident on her first ever solo race🕳️ Sitting With Discomfort: her mindset for pushing through the "pain cave" when everything in her wants to stop💪 Refusing to Be Boxed In: one sport, one idea of femininity, one idea of success - and why she's rejected all three🧠 Body Image & Sport: her honest reflection on developing an eating disorder in her early twenties, and the shift from how her body looked to what it could do🩹 The Secret Comeback: a first-ever half Ironman just six months after knee surgery, telling no one until it was done🎙️ A Podcast Exclusive: her first marathon back since surgeryPlease note: this episode contains references to disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional for support.🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  3 Coaching Tips to Reboot Your Running Motivation (Without Burning Out) 28.08.2026 21min

  Feeling that September pull to reset your running routine or set some new goals? You're not imagining it.This week, Coach Steph and Anya break down the psychology of the "fresh start effect" and why this time of year makes us all feel more motivated. Steph shares three practical coaching tips you can use to turn that motivation into a routine that actually survives winter: from setting realistic goals, to preparing for the winter season ahead, and carrying summer's mindset forward.What You'll Learn:🧠 The psychology behind why September feels so motivating🎯 How to set realistic goals based on where you are now, not where you wish you were❄️ Why winter training gets harder, not easier, and how to prepare for it💪 How to lose the all-or-nothing mindset and adjust your plan instead of abandoning it🧥 Simple ways to prepare mentally and physically before conditions toughen up☀️ Why carrying your summer running joy into autumn helps you stick with itWant to give Runna a go?🆓 Try it FREE for 2 weeks with code: PODCAST26👉 https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26🎧 Take this on your next run → https://linktr.ee/runnapodcast📱 Follow for more running content:Instagram → @runnaTikTok → @runna📺 Watch more episodes → @therunnapodcastSources: Dai, H., Milkman, K.L., & Riis, J. (2014). The Fresh Start Effect. Management Science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Broadway Star Who Ran A Marathon, Then Performed Two Shows That Night! | Jordan Litz 21.08.2026 50min

  Jordan Litz went from the US Olympic Trials in swimming to becoming the longest-running Fiyero in Wicked's history, first on Broadway and now in the West End's 20th anniversary production.Anya sits down with Jordan to talk about the wildest crossover of endurance and performance: running the New York City Marathon last year and then walking straight onto the Wicked stage for two full shows, forty minutes after crossing the finish line.Jordan talks about the discipline that carried him from a black line in a swimming pool to eight shows a week on stage, training for a marathon around fatherhood and a demanding schedule with Runna, and why he's changing everything for a redemption run at the 2026 New York City Marathon.In this episode:🏊 Pool to Stage: US Olympic Trials swimmer to Broadway's longest-running Fiyero🏙️ Marathon Meets Matinee: NYC Marathon followed by two Wicked performances, same day💪 High-Performance Repetitiveness: 1,800 shows, 20 years of swimming, and what consistency really takes👨‍👧‍👧 Time Management: Training with Runna around eight shows a week and being a dad🎯 The Redemption Arc: Chasing a faster marathon (and Harry Styles) in 2026New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Joe Wicks: "You Never Regret a Workout" | How to Start Running, Marathon Training & Getting the Nation Moving 14.08.2026 56min

  Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, joins Ben and Anya on The Runna Podcast to discuss his journey with running, how movement serves as medicine for mental health, and why he’s on a mission to get 50,000 people moving in 2026.From launching the viral "PE with Joe" sessions to mastering the "Jeffing" run/walk method and smashing a sub-20 minute 5K with Mo Farah, Joe shares honest, actionable advice for runners of all levels. Whether you are new to marathon training, looking for running motivation to improve your daily routine, this conversation covers it all!In this episode, we explore:🏃‍♂️ Running as Medicine:How exercise shaped Joe’s life from childhood and why he believes it can transform anyone's wellbeing. 🚶‍♂️ What is Jeffing?:  Discover the run/walk method that makes marathon running and long-distance goals accessible to everyone. 💪 PE with Joe: A behind-the-scenes look at the first lockdown morning that reached over a million live viewers. 🧠 Consistency & Motivation: Joe’s philosophy on why the "zero to one" person matters most and why you should set goals publicly. 🎯Beyond the Finish Line: Why Joe’s current goal to get 50,000 people moving matters more than any PB.🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Anna Archer on Marathon Training, Body Image & Self-Belief | "Beating Yourself Up Brings Nothing Good to You" 07.08.2026 48min

  Four years ago, Anna Archer ran her first marathon with Runna. She finished in 5:27, cried at 30K, and swore she'd never do it again. She's now done five. Her most recent was 3:59.Anya and Ben sit down with runner and content creator Anna Archer for one of the most honest conversations we've had about marathon running, body image and how life-changing running can be.Anna talks about flipping her platform from diet content to mental health in her early twenties, learning the difference between running for freedom and running for control, and why no pressure was the thing that finally unlocked her best race.In this episode:🏃‍♀️ Marathon Training: 5:27 to 3:59 - four years of progression and what actually changed in her running performance.🧠 Running & Mental Health - using running to regulate your emotions, not punish or control your body.💪 Body Image & Sport Performance = "What can my body do rather than what does my body look like?"📱 From Diet Content to Running Inspiration - how Anna flipped her platform and found an audience that needed something different.🎯 Marathon Strategy & Mindset - why her best marathon came when she stopped focusing on the result.⭐ Consistency Over Motivation - "You'll Accidentally Be Amazing" - why showing up is the only strategy you need.🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast*Please note, this episode contains references to disordered eating and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional for support.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Running in Hot Weather: How to Adapt & Still Hit Your PBs 31.07.2026 29min

  Does heat training actually make you faster? Running in hot weather isn't about pushing harder - it's about adjusting smarter. This week, Ben and Anya break down the science behind heat acclimatisation: what's happening to your body when temperatures rise, why adaptation kicks in faster than most runners expect, and the five practical adjustments that actually make the difference - when and where to run, how to reset your pace, what to wear, how to hydrate, and when to dial it back.What You’ll Learn: ☀️ Why running in the heat feels so hard - and why that's actually a good sign 🧠 The science behind heat adaptation and VO2 max gains 👟 What to wear to stay cool, comfortable, and chafe-free 💧 How to hydrate and fuel properly in hot weather 🥵 How Runna's Adapt for Heat feature automatically adjusts your paces 🚨 Safety tips and knowing when to stopWant to give Runna a go?🆓 Try it FREE for 2 weeks with code: PODCAST26👉 https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📱 Follow for more running content:Instagram → @runnaTikTok → @runna📺 Watch more episodes → @therunnapodcast Data sources: Runna Customer Product Survey (2026), Lorenzo (2010) via GOREWEAR & Runners Connect - runnersconnect.net/heatacclimatization, The Weather Channel (2025) - weather.com, iRunFar (2021) - irunfar.com/handle-the-heat-heat-acclimation-for-endurance-running Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Josh Kerr on Breaking the World Record & the Incredible Mindset Behind It 24.07.2026 23min

  "I knew exactly what was wrapped under the tree. I just had to go downstairs and open it." 🏆This week on The Runna Podcast, Izzy speaks to Olympic and World medallist Josh Kerr just days after he broke the men's world record for the mile.Josh's run made history: the first British-held mile world record since Roger Bannister's era, run in front of a home crowd of 60,000 people. But this conversation goes beyond the stopwatch. Josh shares how he came back from a serious calf injury in Tokyo, why he announced his goal to the world before he knew he could pull it off, and how he learned to sit with doubt instead of fighting it.In this episode:🏆 The Fastest Mile Ever: 3:42.66, and what it took to get there🧠 "Analysis Is Your Paralysis": The Mindset Behind a World Record📣 Going Public: Announcing the Goal Before He'd Achieved It💔 The Comeback: Coming Back From a Serious Calf Injury in Tokyo🎯 "Don't Let Anyone Tell You, You Can't Do It": His Advice for Anyone Chasing a Big Goal🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Tilly Ramsay on Cooking, Running & Doing Hard Things | "Good Food Doesn't Have to Be Fancy" 17.07.2026 51min

  Tilly Ramsay is one of the most joyful people you'll meet. She's also quietly one of the most competitive.You probably know her from her cookery shows and as Gordon Ramsay's daughter. What you might not know is that she beat both her parents in a triathlon, set her 10K PB during her first marathon, and is already hunting for the next scary thing to sign up to.This week, Anya sits down with TV presenter, cook and marathon runner Tilly Ramsay to talk about her 16-week training block, the recipes that fuelled it, and why running and cooking have more in common than anyone expects.In this episode:🍕 Recipes for Runners - Tilly's top 3 meals from her 16-week marathon training block 🍳 Cooking & Running - Why practice, discipline and mistakes connect them - and Gordon Ramsay’s running advice 💃 Strictly to Start Line - What the youngest ever Strictly contestant learned about doing scary things 🎯 "When I Commit I Give It My All" - The mindset behind every race and every recipe 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Started Running Because of You" | Mary McCarthy on Marathon Training, Self-Belief & Running Motivation 10.07.2026 1t 2min

  Most people found her two years ago. She's been running for 19.This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya sat down with running content creator Mary McCarthy to go behind the times, the content, and the self-belief of one of the UK's most exciting marathon runners right now.From competitive swimmer to cross-country champion to 2:50 marathoner. From zero followers to hundreds of thousands of women who started running because of her. And a sub-2:30 marathon goal she's only just getting started on.Whether you're chasing your own marathon PB, searching for running motivation, or just curious how someone builds that kind of quiet belief - this one's worth your next long run.In this episode:🏊 The Hidden Base: The 19-year athletic base behind a 2:50 marathon🎯 Training First, Always: Marathon training and her race day strategy🍽️ Fuelling Like an Athlete: Why underfuelling is quietly holding your running back 💬 Beat the Boys: Beat the Boys: where it came from, and why it resonates far beyond running🏃‍♀️ Motivating Women to Move: Why "I started running because of you" means everything🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  From Rock Bottom to Sub-3 Marathons: How Running Rebuilt Austyn Farrell's Life 03.07.2026 48min

  "Last year, I was learning about myself. Now, I am myself." This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya speak to dancer, content creator, and marathoner Austyn Farrell.Austyn Farrell's online feed is full of joy, from hilarious skits to viral dance videos. But this conversation goes deeper.Austyn shares his history of mental health struggles, substance misuse and a loneliness that performing couldn't fix - and how everything changed two years ago when he started running. He joined us in the studio having just run a sub-3 marathon in London!This episode is a perfect mixture of inspiring honesty and comedic gold.Listen for more on:🎭 From Rock Bottom to Sub-3: Two years from substance misuse to 2:58🧠 "You Can't Fake a Run": The one thing that was entirely his💜 Running for Mind: In memory of Nathan Williams and Cherry Valentine🌈 Running as Identity: Big Games Run Club, Rainbow Road, HYROX in a Pride vest🏃‍♂️ "It's All Mental": Mindset, marathon PB, sobriety - all connected🎯 "You Cannot Fail Unless You Try": For anyone who feels where he was*Please note, this episode contains discussion of substance misuse and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support.*🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://join.runna.com/lKmc/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "You’ve Got to Learn to Love the Journey" | Coach Ben’s Final Farewell, Best Bits & Top Coaching Tips 26.06.2026 43min

  "My passion has always been in helping people achieve their active goals - which is how this all started."After 5 years building Runna from an idea to the world's top-rated running coaching app, Coach Ben has made the decision to move on and take a well-earned break. In this special farewell episode, Ben and Anya look back at over 100 weekly episodes together: the most inspiring conversations, the moments that had them in stitches, and the guests they'll never forget. And in true Ben style, he signs off with two coaching tips to help you keep running for life.Ben's passion has always been helping people achieve their active goals - it's what started Runna, and it's what will shape whatever comes next for him. For now, he's stepping back to focus on his own training, spend more time with Jess and Scoobie, and work out the next chapter.The Runna Podcast isn’t going anywhere. But this episode is our chance to say thank you - for the coaching, the laughs, and everything Ben has built. We hope to see you on the start line soon.Listen for more on:✨ Ben’s most inspiring moments: Alex Yee & Lucy Charles-Barclay😂 The moments that made us laugh: Harry Judd & Romesh Ranganathan🧠 Why nerves mean you're ready to race💚 Why enjoyment is the only sustainable training plan🔮 What's next for Ben: His 10th Ironman, coaching, and life beyond Runna🎙️ Share your thoughts on The Runna Podcast: https://runna.typeform.com/to/QaEpqhlk🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How to Train for Ultra Marathons with a Full-Time Job | Mike Wardian 19.06.2026 35min

  Mike Wardian's ultra marathon training schedule is unlike anything you've heard.Full-time job. Two kids. 4:45am starts. And at 52 years old, he recently won the World Marathon Challenge for the third time - breaking the world record for seven 50Ks on seven continents in seven days by almost four hours!This week Kayla sits down with Mike to find out exactly how he does it. From early morning alarms to his positive mindset and focus on fun, this is a masterclass from a man who's stayed at the top of ultra marathon running for nearly 30 years.Whether you're training for your first ultramarathon or trying to fit marathon training around a full-time job and family, Mike's approach to consistency, recovery, and longevity will change how you think about the sport.In this episode: 🌍 The 7-7-7 challenge: What it takes to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days 💼 Training around a full-time job: His daily routine from 4:45am 🏃 The depletion mile: His unconventional recovery method after 100-milers 🧠 "Just be water": The mindset behind 30 years of consistent ultra racing 🎯 Longevity at 52: How Mike stays competitive, injury-free and motivatedFor anyone who wants to run further, last longer, and never stop enjoying it.🎙️ Share your thoughts on The Runna Podcast in our new audience survey here: https://runna.typeform.com/to/QaEpqhlk 🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you're just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Reggie Yates, BBC Filmmaker | "If You Can Lace Up Your Trainers, You're a Runner" 12.06.2026 48min

  Reggie Yates thought a 5k would finish him. Then he trained for a marathon - and fell completely in love with running.In this episode of The Runna Podcast, British broadcaster and filmmaker Reggie Yates joins Anya Culling for an honest conversation about his first marathon training journey. The early treadmill sessions that nearly broke him with boredom. The outdoor runs that set him free. The race day that didn't go to plan - and why he wants to race again more than ever.Reggie has spent his career stepping into uncomfortable environments - prisons, refugee camps, war zones. This time he made himself the subject. And what he discovered about running, identity, and his own limits is worth hearing.In this episode:🎙️ From 5k Fear to Marathon Start Line: The beginner running journey that changed everything 🧠 Marathon Training Reality: Treadmill sessions, long runs, ego - and the moment it clicked 🏃‍♂️The Runner's High: Why running outside became "so freeing and so liberating" 💜 Sickle Cell Society: Why running for a cause makes the hardest training days meaningful🌡️ Race Day: What really happened and what comes next 🎯 What's Next: 10k PB, half marathon PB - and a runner for lifeWhether you're just starting out or wondering if marathon training is really for someone like you - this episode will make you think differently about what's possible.🎙️ Share your thoughts on The Runna Podcast in our new audience survey here: https://runna.typeform.com/to/QaEpqhlk 🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices from the running community.🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you're just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Olly Murs: 400km Challenge After 5 Knee Surgeries | "I Enjoyed How Horrible It Was" 05.06.2026 48min

  Whether you're chasing a marathon PB or simply wondering what you're actually capable of - Olly Murs just raised the bar for everyone.The X Factor star ran, rowed, and cycled 400km across England in 5 days, raising over £1 million for Soccer Aid for UNICEF! No marathon experience. No route until each morning. A knee that's had five operations. And he loved every horrible second of it.Anya Culling and Coach Ben dive deeper into his Into the Unknown challenge, the endurance feat that pushed him further than anything in his career, and what every runner can take from it.In this episode:🎤 From Stage to Start Line - zero running background, zero marathon experience. How Olly built an endurance mindset from scratch 🦵 The 50-Year-Old Knee - five operations, 400km. Training through injury for the biggest endurance challenge of his life 🧠 Fitness Mindset vs Physical Training - what actually carries you to the finish line when your body says stop 🎯 What's Next? - Half marathon fear, marathon dreams, will he follow in the footsteps of Harry Styles?  🚀 For even more, watch Olly Murs: Into The Unknown on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/olly-murs-steps-into-the-unknown-for-soccer-aid/10a7768a0001B/10a7768a0001 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Was a Runner the Moment I Started Running" | Why Running Is for Everybody With Tatiana Forbes 29.05.2026 45min

  Tatiana Forbes started running postpartum in 2023, unable to run for more than 30 seconds. She joined us on The Runna Podcast after crossing the finish line of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.Anya Culling and Kayla Jeter sit down with runner, content creator, and founder of the Best for Last Run Club. The self-proclaimed 'slow runner' shares the struggle of being left behind at a run club, and not seeing herself in the runners around her.Tatiana will help you answer the question most beginner runners quietly ask themselves: am I actually a runner? Tatiana's answer - and her journey to get there - is worth hearing. In this episode:🏃‍♀️ Postpartum running: starting from zero, 30 seconds at a time 🚶‍♀️ Run/walk strategy: why it works from mile one - not just when you're struggling 💬 Left behind: the run club moment that built Best for Last 🧠 Watchless racing: ditching GPS at the NYC Half - and what happened 🪞 Runner identity: pace, body confidence & belonging in the sport 🏁 Race inclusivity: what races need to do to actually serve slower runnersWhether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or have always wondered if running is really for someone like you - this one's for you.🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Was More Dangerous to Race” | Keira D'Amato on Breaking the American Marathon Record 22.05.2026 43min

  Keira D’Amato broke the American marathon record at 37.She did it after a decade away from the sport - while raising two kids, building a real estate career, and rediscovering what running meant to her.In this episode, Keira sits down with Anya and Kayla to unpack one of the most remarkable stories in modern running. From the injury that forced her out of the sport, to the identity crisis that followed, to the mindset shift that helped her run faster than ever before.They talk about motherhood, longevity, learning not to fear failure, and why having fun became the key to her success.Now 41 and recovering from hip surgery, Keira is chasing even bigger goals - including the 2028 Olympic Trials - and proving there’s no single path to greatness. In this episode:🏃‍♀️ How she went from walking away from running to breaking a 16-year-old American record🧠 Why the mindset of "I don't care if I fail" makes you dangerous to race against💥 Mile 16 of the Houston Marathon - the deal she made with herself to keep going👶 What motherhood taught her about perspective, identity, and choosing your "hard"🔄 Why she refuses to call this a comeback - and what she calls it instead🎯 Her 2028 Olympic Trials goal and why she's more excited now than ever🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Never Expected to Be Back on the Start Line" | Ben Shephard on Running Marathons at 50 15.05.2026 57min

  From a devastating back injury to a 3:29 marathon at 50 - Ben Shephard just ran his first marathon in 16 years.Whether you're returning from injury, chasing a marathon comeback, or trying to stay fit as you get older - this conversation will make you rethink what's possible.Just days after crossing the finish line in London, the beloved British TV presenter sits down with Ben and Anya to talk honestly about the back injury that stopped him running, the long road back, and why consistency - not perfection - was the thing that got him there.In this episode:🏃 Why Ben's ADHD became his biggest asset in sport, his career, and marathon running💔 The back injury that stopped him running -  and the marathon comeback nobody expected 🎯 How he trained for a 3:29 marathon at 50 around a full-time TV career 🧠 Why consistency beats strictness - and how to apply it to your own training 👨‍👦 What he hopes his sons take from watching him fail, and keep going🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "I Can Feel Him Kicking Before the Run" | Podiums & Parenthood with with Calli & Nick Hauger 08.05.2026 52min

  Calli Hauger-Thackery won a marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. The world had no idea.She joined us before lining up in Boston at 22 weeks - with her husband, coach, and training partner Nick Hauger racing alongside her.This episode goes behind the scenes of one of the most unusual high-performance partnerships in elite running: how they train together, compete individually, and what it really means to chase world-class performances while stepping into parenthood.In this episode, you'll hear:🤫 The Houston secret - winning a marathon 8 weeks pregnant, and what Nick said at the finish line🏃‍♀️From unsponsored and working every job going, to 2nd fastest British marathoner ever🧠 How Calli's mindset broke the ceiling other coaches had put on Nick 👶 What training through pregnancy actually looks like week by week🤝 How being each other's coach, competitor, and life partner works in practice🎯 What elite athletes get right about balancing training with real life, and what most runners get wrong🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "The Award Is You Didn't Die" | Russ Cook ‘Hardest Geezer’ on Running Africa and Marathon Training 01.05.2026 37min

  Russ Cook, ‘Hardest Geezer’,  joins Coach Ben and Anya Culling for a special live recording in London, chasing a blistering 2:35 marathon goal. Despite running across a continent, he shares how marathon training is pushing him in new ways.From raw, often hilarious stories from Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on completing one of the toughest endurance feats in history - admitting he could never do it again.From raw, hilarious stories of life on the road in Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on the grit required to keep going when things get tough. This episode explores why the real value of doing hard things isn’t the finish line, but the self-belief you build along the way.If you're training for a marathon, chasing a PB, or need a shot of running motivation, you'll love this one.Listen for more on:🏃‍♂️ Why marathon training feels harder than ultra-endurance challenges🧠 The marathon training mindset that got Russ through Africa💪 How a “nothing to lose” mindset changes your running performance🎯 What actually matters most on race day (pacing, fitness, and mindset)🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.