We back! Welcome to the season opener where Allie and Kirsty spend ten minutes talking absolute shite before introducing the topic for season five - PROCESS.

We discuss what process actually is, why it's important and how a lot of us are getting it wrong, plus we marvel at how the women of the winter olympics are getting it right and why it's important to keep two eyes on the path.

The book Kirsty mentions is The Score by C.Thi. Nguyen.

We'd love to answer your questions on process - send them to us via instagram or email and we shall get on it! This series is once again sponsored by our friends at XMILES - your one stop nutrition shop, You can get 10% off your orders using the code RWSY10.

It's the morning after the two days before and we have an exclusive interview with Damian Hall, one if only two runners who made it to the end of loop three at the Barkley Marathons 2026. Here we get a very tired insight into the conditions and route this year, and clarification on whether or not Damian actually did run the third loop with no shoes on.

In addition we have some crew insight from Allie on what it takes to crew a person with no tracker and no phone and with no idea of where they are or when they are coming in.

What fun we had.

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In this one off episdoe, Allie chats to Holly and Kirsty about her 2026 full WInter Spine experience.

As well as Allie's view from the race, there are also some great nuggets from Kirsty who was working on the Byrness CP, reflections on the race and a whole load of helpful tips from future Spine runners.

I'd say the pace of this pod is slow at best - sorry about that!

But we will be back in February with more mega banter filled podacs to keep you trotting along! The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - you get 10% off all your orders using the code RWSY10.

In the final episode of the series, Allie and Kirsty cover every topic ever including Kirsty's miraculous place at Hard Rock, who is the hardest on the podcast, Allie's new book, Sarah Perry doing Sarah Perry things and what the most tasty snack they have discovered via xmiles is, plus there's a bit of correspondence to end the season on.

Thanks so much for listening to season four - we will be back in the new year!

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Allie is joined by Holly for the penultimate pod of the season and it's a correspondence special! There are a load of questions answered plus some TV chat and an update on the Boston Bellend - how far will we go to get him banned?

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This week Allie and Kirsty discuss being gaslighted by Hoka, the Kendal mountain festival, alcoholism, the not yet theory and emotional avoidance vs endurance plus we talk about our fave Xmiles snacks and try and answer the age old question am I ready for an ultra? What a show!

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Praise be Holly is back! This week it's a bit of a strength special because so many of you tell us you find the gym to be the hard thing - so we have got some ace info for you to get you started or keep you going - let us know if its helpful - PLUS there is an update on last weeks prick from the running club situation and Allies 5Km horror challenge. Keep your questions coming!

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In this week episode, there's something for everyone from fell racing to butt plugs to pants. Allie and Kirsty discuss why we're all getting winter wrong, we answer some of your questions and launch an investigation into a man being an absolute bellend (I know - hard to believe). Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Holly's on erm...Hollyday, so we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by extra special friend of the show and backyard ultra world champion Sarah Perry! Sarah is not only one of the most wonderful humans ever to grace the earth but also one of the greatest ultrarunners this country has ever produced. From her first 30 miler to smashing the world record for the BYU, we talk about what it took to break that record - and it's not what you think. The word brutal is not mentioned ONCE. Huge thanks to Sarah for taking time out to discuss her experience with us - we hope you enjoy this special episode!

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In this week's highly professional and well-presented podcast, Allie and Kirsty cover pretty much everything from David Goggins to why they don't go to parties. Fresh off a lovely trip running up and down all the Northern Wainwrights, there is some hopefully inspiring chat about how to cope in harsh conditions on the hill, dealing with body image, the difficulties of changing your mind and how to set goals as you grow older and so slower.

Thanks so much for your amazing questions and keep them coming!

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