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Runner's World Podcast

Runner's World UK

300 episodes

The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.

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  1. Running Room 101 - What do we want to put in there?

    · 49 min

    Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to Jen and offer up suggestions of things that should go into Running Room 101. What are we talking about? Well, Ben is disgusted by a certain kind of sock length, so he tries to get…

  2. "I was sure I was going to die" - Kilian Jornet on taking risks, the power of nature, writing books and more

    · 40 min

    The best to ever do it, Kilian Jornet, joins us on the podcast this week to discuss why writing a book about his Alpine Connections project allowed him to truly process his achievement, how he feels truly connected to…

  3. What is confidence and do we need it? We chat to a performance psychologist to find out

    · 42 min

    More often than not, when preparing for a run or a race, we can lack confidence in our potential performance, but why is that? We're joined by Charlotte Ricca on the podcast this week, performance psychologist and…

  4. Tom Hiddleston: From running in school, to the freedom it brings and how he uses it for acting

    · 56 min

    It's not often you get the God of Stories on the podcast! This week, the actor Tom Hiddleston joins us on the podcast to talk about his love of running, the freedom it gives him, the creative process and how running…

  5. Dr Alex George on the positive power of running

    · 36 min

    Our guest this week is Dr Alex George, someone who knows all too well how much difference one run can make. For him, it was life saving. Trigger warning - some of the subjects discussed on this episode centre around…

  6. Can AI coach a running coach? We ask Tom Craggs to find out

    · 53 min

    Talking to Rick and Ben this week is UK athletics coach and RW columnist, Tom Craggs, who has taken on the challenge of getting a LLM to try and coach him to a sub 20 minute 5K in six weeks. Here Tom explains what was…

  7. "I should be dead". Sabrina Pace-Humphreys talks to Sophie Raworth about hearly dying at the UTMB

    · 50 min

    In a slight format twist, Ben and Rick chat to Sophie Raworth about her time at UTMB and then Sophie talks to her friend Sabrina about her race and how she had to be airlifted off the course with what was later…

  8. Coach Bennett on spreading the joy of running, how we're all elites and why time goals are just part of the process

    · 43 min

    Joining us on the podcast this week is Coach Bennett, Nike Global Running Coach, the voice of NRC and now an author. We talk about his passion for running, how it has shaped his life and why he believes runners can…

  9. Zharnel Hughes on sprinting, finding form, his loves of planes and more

    · 34 min

    GB sprinter Zharnel Hughes joined us ahead of the European champs to talk about his passion for athletics growing up, his drive to win an Olympic medal, his love for flying planes, motivational chats with Linford…

  10. Jenni Falconer talks about her love for running and why she'll never stop

    · 32 min

    Fresh from her RW cover shoot, Jenni Falconer joins Rick and Rachel to talk about her lifelong love of running. From chasing PBs, overcoming injuries, why she loves to train and how she wants to never stop doing it, we…

  11. Ben Shepard on chasing PBs in his 50's after being told not to run

    · 42 min

    Ben Shepard joins Rick and Ben to talk about his 16 year hiatus from marathons after an injury stopped him running, how he managed the fear of re-injury and started training again, why he continues to want to prove to…

  12. Sophie Woods on what it takes to run an FKT across The Alps

    · 35 min

    Fresh from her record breaking performance of setting a new FKT for the Via Alpina, ultrarunner Sophie Woods joins Rick and Ben to talk about this monumental run, what motivated her to do it, how it helped her fall…

  13. The European Athletics Championships are coming and it's going to be massive

    · 37 min

    For the first time ever, the European Athletics Championships are coming to the UK, continuing a fantastic summer of track and field. To guide us through the event, Lloyd Kempson joins us once again and makes us all…

  14. The posterior chain explained: A strength coach explains all

    · 45 min

    It's one of those phrases that pops up in running and seems to cover off a multitude of different things relating to training and injury, so we got Dr Richard Blagrove to come back on and explain all. We're talking…

  15. The benefits of trail running and how to get into it

    · 45 min

    Just incase anyone is missing a trick and not trail running, Rick and Ben chat through the best ways to take the plunge and start running off-road. We discuss kit (it's the same kit you have already), why trail…

  16. 10 reasons why people don't run and how to convince them otherwise

    · 42 min

    Running isn't for everyone, we get that, but we also think it can be brilliant and we wouldn't want anyone to miss out for any of the benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Sergio Pizzorno: Kasabian front man on his love of running

    · 45 min · Explicit

    Rick, Ben and Rachel travelled to Leicester to meet the Kasabian front man, go for a run and record a special podcast where he talk about when he found running, how unexpected it was and why it's such an important part…

  18. Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon

    · 34 min

    BONUS EPISODE and our guest is London Marathon boss, Hugh Brasher. Hugh joined Rick and Rachel for a special chat about the upcoming two-day London Marathon, how the idea became a reality, the logistics around the…

  19. The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race

    · 42 min · Explicit

    Rick and Ben break down Rick's sterling performance at the Spine Sprint North race, where he finished in 6th place (much to his and everyone else's surprise). There's some tips about preparing for an ultra, my tech…

  20. Does running have a doping problem?

    · 47 min

    Joining Rick and Ben this week is journalist and author James Witts, who has just written the book, Dope: How the cheats stay one step ahead, and what's being done to stop them. We discuss the ongoing threat of doping…

  21. Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation

    · 47 min

    Paralympic royalty joins Rick and Ben this week as Richard Whitehead MBE came in for a chat. We talked about how he continues to get faster with age, how is training is continually evolving and the key thing all…

  22. Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more

    · 38 min

    Joining Rick and Ben this week if Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard. An accomplished ultra runner as well as a musician, Ben's journey into running is a fascinating one and he's so into it, he's even designed…

  23. The importance of the failure in running and how it builds resilience for life

    · 36 min

    Joining Rick and Ben this week is Sam Tomlinson, a runner who has completed some of the biggest races in the world, yet he's also DNF'd and DNS'd them all too. In the podcast this week, we talk about "failure" in…

  24. Paul Tonkinson on being hit by dogs, running the MdS and why we need “emotion boxes” at every race

    · 39 min

    Author and comedian Paul 'Tonky' Tonkinson joins us on the podcast this week to talk finding his running mojo again, why he needed to race the MdS (and what he thinks about the race), training incidents with dogs,…

  25. How to keep running as you get older

    · 35 min

    He's written a book about ageing and running, so Damian Hall is back on the podcast to encourage us all to keep going as we age. We chat around the health benefits, but also how to continue to be competitive, the best…

  26. Hugo Fry: running a 2:17 marathon, a love of rice, 'runfluencing' and more

    · 51 min

    This week on the podcast, Rick and Ben are joined by Hugo Fry, a running influencer who brings a much lighter and entertaining side to the world of 'runfluencing', whilst also being an undeniably fast runner. We chat…

  27. AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

    · 34 min

    A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon. Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it…

  28. We share our greatest marathon tips and failings

    · 37 min

    Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel and Joe and between them all, they've run quite a few marathons, so they're sharing all they know about about what to do and what not to do when it comes to running 26.2 miles…

  29. James Norton on running his first marathon, T1 diabetes and more

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Actor, James Norton, joined Ben and AT (from Men's Health) for this special joint podcast to talk all about his prep ahead of running his first marathon at London Marathon at the end of the month. We chatted training,…

  30. Dr Mimi Runs on chasing sub 3 and why sharing the truth online matter

    · 30 min

    Our guest this week is Dr Miranda Layton aka Dr_Mimi_Runs, a running influencer who is also an actual doctor, using her platform to try and stop the spread of misinformation for runners online. She's also got a…

  31. BONUS: Josh Kerr talks coming back from the lows and his mile record attempt

    · 32 min

    Fresh from reclaiming his 3000m crown, Josh Kerr joined Ben and Rachel for a special bonus episode to talk about his comeback from some career lows, why he sees rivalry as a healthy part of the sport, his upcoming mile…

  32. Kevin Quinn: From emergency heart surgery to a 2:20 marathon

    · 30 min

    Joining Ben and Rick this week is Kevin Quinn. Kevin's route into running wasn't typical, but he showed real talent regardless. All of this came to halt when 10 years ago he found out he needed major, emergency heart…

  33. Dr Josie Perry: The brain - body connection

    · 39 min

    Rick and Ben are joined by sports psychologist, Dr Josie Perry, to discuss that all-important brain-body connection, how to focus on goals and offers some practical advice and cues that all runners can use to unlock…

  34. Robert Macfarlane

    · 44 min · Explicit

    Author, writer, academic, composer and proponent of the joys of nature, Robert Macfarlane joins us this week to discuss how running helps his creative process, the need for everyone to experience nature, why running…

  35. The Harry Styles effect

    · 33 min

    You might have seen, but Harry Styles is going on the cover of our May issue of the magazine (on sale April 1st) and so we thought we'd sit down and chat about this momentous moment and what it means for us, for…

  36. Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

    · 32 min

    Writers and authors of 'Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport', Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter join Rick and Ben to talk about the book, what it unearthed for them as runners, a celebration of women…

  37. Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running

    · 41 min · Explicit

    Our guest this week (and cover star of the April issue of the magazine) is comedian, podcaster and now running influencer, Josh Widdicombe. A champion of running for the sake of running, Josh chatted to Ben and Rick…

  38. Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve

    · 31 min

    RW columnist, Lisa Jackson, joined Ben and Rick to talk about her new book, "Still Running After All These Tears", which Lisa wrote after not only losing her husband to cancer, but her father and sister too. They…

  39. Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith

    · 27 min

    Considered the greatest Traitor ever to do it, Harry Clark won the show when he was only 22. However, as he explains to Rick and Ben, life wasn't going to plan and it's only now that he can look back on that time and…

  40. Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe

    · 38 min

    The coach and running shoe expert discusses her new book – and the simple steps runners can take to build speed, strength and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. A running coach shares the best advice for new runners

    · 37 min

    From how to start running, the kit to wear, how to pace those initial efforts to taking on your first race, Tom Craggs (top running coach), shares his wisdom and advice for newbie runners or those returning to the…

  42. Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026

    · 55 min

    Ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys joins Ben to talk not just about her new book, 'Start Where You Are', but a whole host of things about running including why she wants to get more women running, why 2025 was such a…

  43. Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race

    · 54 min

    Two stalwarts of the game, winners of the race and a course record holder, Damian Hall has been running the race since the third edition and Jasmine Paris won the race outright in 2019 and set a course record whilst…

  44. The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine

    · 39 min

    It's January and for a dedicated few and come keen dot-watchers, it can only mean one thing - The Spine Race. Quite possibly the toughest race in the UK, the Spine is a 268 mile race up the Pennine way and as Phil…

  45. Running 40 marathons in 40 European countries solo

    · 28 min

    Angus Read graduated from university in July and, like any adventurous 22-year-old, wanted to go travelling. His plans grew, as did his desire to do something to not only better himself, but also raise money for…

  46. Our 2025 running highlights

    · 43 min

    It's been a bumper year for running, from mass participation at an all time high to elite sprints at the marathon, Rick, Ben, Rachel and Jen discuss some of the highlights and chat about their own personal moments too.…

  47. Sarah Perry: From winning backyard ultras to the joys of running with her dog

    · 45 min

    Not only did she set a new world record at Big's Backyard ultra this year by running close to 400 miles over four days, but Sarah Perry also recently won a race called 'The Hill', which saw he run over 1 1/2 times the…

  48. An 82-year-old blind runner on why you should never give up

    · 37 min

    Mick Duplock is truly remarkable. A season ultra-runner and Comrades finisher, he developed retinitis pigmentosa (aka tunnel vision) in his fifties, leaving him unable to see. Did it stop him from running? Not likely.…

  49. What does it really mean to train "hard"? A running coach explains.

    · 36 min

    Joining Ben and Rachel this week is former GB athlete and now supreme running coach, Jo Wilkinson. We chat about what it means to train hard, the different versions of this and what the main goal of any running that…

  50. The running inventions we'd love to see

    · 31 min

    We sat and down and thought, "What do we need to invent to make running better?" and here is what we came up with! Set a new PB using the FuelDrone or continue to run whatever the weather with ClimaBubble. These and…

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