# Runner's World Podcast A podcast by Runner's World UK. 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. Feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4156460529 ## Latest episodes - [Running Room 101 - What do we want to put in there?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/1ddbe1077b36) (2026-10-27, 49 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4425456700.mp3 - ["I was sure I was going to die" - Kilian Jornet on taking risks, the power of nature, writing books and more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/ce79f9c4e63b) (2026-10-20, 40 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9792253695.mp3 - [What is confidence and do we need it? We chat to a performance psychologist to find out](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/26b042e90e10) (2026-10-13, 43 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7513189541.mp3 - [Tom Hiddleston: From running in school, to the freedom it brings and how he uses it for acting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/c991501bcd38) (2026-10-07, 57 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7886098792.mp3 - [Dr Alex George on the positive power of running](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/626695e587ac) (2026-09-29, 37 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9155584735.mp3 - [Can AI coach a running coach? We ask Tom Craggs to find out](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/77418a14f008) (2026-09-22, 54 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1711442126.mp3 - ["I should be dead". Sabrina Pace-Humphreys talks to Sophie Raworth about hearly dying at the UTMB](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/f02be6a19870) (2026-09-15, 51 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1487632629.mp3 - [Coach Bennett on spreading the joy of running, how we're all elites and why time goals are just part of the process](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/99993d272f73) (2026-09-08, 43 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8862228062.mp3 - [Zharnel Hughes on sprinting, finding form, his loves of planes and more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/123a9b548a0d) (2026-09-01, 34 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9476734666.mp3 - [Jenni Falconer talks about her love for running and why she'll never stop](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/5ba41c41d27a) (2026-08-25, 32 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED3476397125.mp3 - [Ben Shepard on chasing PBs in his 50's after being told not to run](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/ded1e6d482bb) (2026-08-18, 43 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED6350328893.mp3 - [Sophie Woods on what it takes to run an FKT across The Alps](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/331ce8a4ff3c) (2026-08-11, 36 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9862479364.mp3 - [The European Athletics Championships are coming and it's going to be massive](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/49cf7d496485) (2026-08-04, 37 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4938184414.mp3 - [The posterior chain explained: A strength coach explains all](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/5fc5e9485a6b) (2026-07-28, 45 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4394455776.mp3 - [The benefits of trail running and how to get into it](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/64e18cdce003) (2026-07-21, 45 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8887043534.mp3 - [10 reasons why people don't run and how to convince them otherwise](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/df33e8e18066) (2026-07-07, 42 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1441269507.mp3 - [Sergio Pizzorno: Kasabian front man on his love of running](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/f361717b1b8b) (2026-06-30, 45 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8072535107.mp3 - [Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/da2d23ee85f2) (2026-06-25, 35 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9944082686.mp3 - [The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/37fc80d89485) (2026-06-23, 42 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8805109241.mp3 - [Does running have a doping problem?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/a05bcbbedcaf) (2026-06-16, 48 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED6498720344.mp3 - [Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/c568dca52707) (2026-06-09, 47 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8703262489.mp3 - [Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/341a80184707) (2026-06-02, 39 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED3333994681.mp3 - [The importance of the failure in running and how it builds resilience for life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/0b51522aa846) (2026-05-26, 36 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1612471962.mp3 - [Paul Tonkinson on being hit by dogs, running the MdS and why we need “emotion boxes” at every race](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/47eedd8d5611) (2026-05-19, 40 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4709365633.mp3?updated=1779132131 - [How to keep running as you get older](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/8b84928ec369) (2026-05-12, 35 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8478528575.mp3?updated=1778515074 - [Hugo Fry: running a 2:17 marathon, a love of rice, 'runfluencing' and more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/111e15280e9c) (2026-05-05, 52 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4846001333.mp3?updated=1777978303 - [AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/083188ce5b4c) (2026-04-28, 34 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4494233515.mp3?updated=1777321781 - [We share our greatest marathon tips and failings](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/644397833ba5) (2026-04-21, 38 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7758418110.mp3?updated=1776767091 - [James Norton on running his first marathon, T1 diabetes and more](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/53a2bf1af475) (2026-04-14, 42 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED5993140226.mp3?updated=1776100016 - [Dr Mimi Runs on chasing sub 3 and why sharing the truth online matter](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/5320d7d91043) (2026-04-07, 31 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4023784078.mp3 - [BONUS: Josh Kerr talks coming back from the lows and his mile record attempt](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/db0c6efc58ab) (2026-04-02, 33 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1542034259.mp3 - [Kevin Quinn: From emergency heart surgery to a 2:20 marathon](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/4f37c8aae696) (2026-03-31, 30 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED5460444818.mp3 - [Dr Josie Perry: The brain - body connection](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/8ec6ebce3240) (2026-03-24, 39 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED6752847160.mp3 - [Robert Macfarlane](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/e3caaa873cb7) (2026-03-17, 45 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9950993422.mp3?updated=1773698186 - [The Harry Styles effect](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/8246e0be8512) (2026-03-10, 34 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9934636325.mp3?updated=1773090874 - [Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/f7e202092baa) (2026-03-03, 33 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1572792239.mp3?updated=1772485399 - [Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/b20bb055f123) (2026-02-24, 42 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED2311115989.mp3?updated=1771874980 - [Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/c0ff67f1b94d) (2026-02-17, 32 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED5980401149.mp3 - [Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/02c0e97bfc2e) (2026-02-10, 28 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED5759068186.mp3?updated=1770669177 - [Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/261d61b007a5) (2026-02-03, 38 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED2212714150.mp3 - [A running coach shares the best advice for new runners](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/f216564c9eec) (2026-01-27, 37 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7121614736.mp3?updated=1769601760 - [Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/93e0587a19a0) (2026-01-20, 56 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED8875366588.mp3?updated=1768836461 - [Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/d5cf11a57732) (2026-01-13, 55 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED4030735638.mp3?updated=1768235923 - [The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/3a1ff896ece2) (2026-01-06, 40 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9769588447.mp3?updated=1767779062 - [Running 40 marathons in 40 European countries solo](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/5de63020034c) (2026-01-02, 28 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED3434363219.mp3?updated=1767370846 - [Our 2025 running highlights](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/329d7a901dca) (2025-12-30, 43 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED1883558082.mp3?updated=1766061805 - [Sarah Perry: From winning backyard ultras to the joys of running with her dog](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/c42e8125751c) (2025-12-23, 46 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7252460793.mp3 - [An 82-year-old blind runner on why you should never give up](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/ce11f4adeac8) (2025-12-09, 37 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED9955424887.mp3?updated=1765209150 - [What does it really mean to train "hard"? A running coach explains.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/c7a335483464) (2025-12-02, 36 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED7230433660.mp3?updated=1764625423 - [The running inventions we'd love to see](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1373165672/415ff7cb51ff) (2025-11-25, 31 min): audio https://traffic.megaphone.fm/THENATIONALMAGAZINECOMPANYLIMITED6114173544.mp3?updated=1764084426 Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.