On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Dr. Priya Gopaldas @priyagopaldas, a full-time NHS doctor who is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner. 

• We delve into her remarkable journey of balancing her demanding medical career with her passion for endurance running, including completing intense multi-day ultramarathons in extreme conditions.
• Priya shares her experience of running a grueling 250-kilometer ultramarathon in the sweltering heat and humidity of the Sri Lankan jungle
• Priya's stint on the reality show "Love Island," where she discusses the hilarious challenges of trying to maintain her running routine while being confined to the villa.
• Priya candidly shares an embarrassing story about flatlining during a training run and having to call her mom to come and pick her up!
• Explores the unique challenges of balancing Priya's demanding work schedule as a doctor with her intense ultramarathon training.

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Flora Beverley (@foodfitnessflora) & her unexpected journey into the world of running, starting from a reluctant sportsperson to becoming a passionate ultramarathon runner. 

• Hear how Flora jumped from zero to a full marathon in Tokyo on just ten weeks' notice!
• Learn about her transition from the harshness of road marathons to the forgiving nature of trail running, which helped her recover from injuries and redefine her relationship with running.
• Dive into Flora's adventures in ultra running, including her participation in races in picturesque but challenging locations, overcoming physical and mental hurdles.
• Flora discusses how running reshaped her lifestyle, offering her opportunities to explore beautiful landscapes and meet like-minded enthusiasts, turning a fitness activity into a source of joy and community.

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See you next week!

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On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast we welcome Dom Maskell, Co-Founder and CEO of Runna.

We discuss Ben and Dom's journey from meeting as university lacrosse teammates to creating the #1 running app that provides personalised training plans for runners around the world.

Highlights include:

• The hilarious story of Ben's first half-marathon where his thighs chafed so badly that his shorts were covered in dried blood, leading medics to think he was...injured.
• The humble beginnings of Runna, starting as a simple PDF plan service before evolving into a full-fledged app with subscribers in over 180 countries.
• Sneak peeks into upcoming features like an enhanced community experience, adapting plans for holidays and illnesses, and "instant workouts" tailored to users' available time and preferences.
• Funny hypothetical scenarios like whether Dom and Ben could run a marathon faster while tied together.
• Dom's commitment to run the London Marathon naked, except for sunscreen, a cap, and shoes.

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See you next week!

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On this episode of The Runna Podcast, we interview professional runner Steph Davis, who qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Steph shares her inspiring journey, from getting into running by accident in school to becoming an elite marathon runner and Olympian.

Some exciting teasers from the podcast:

•  Steph describes the thrilling moment she found out she qualified for the Olympics after running a blistering 2:27 marathon.
• She gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like competing at the Tokyo Olympics during Covid, including strict lockdowns and having to train mainly on a bike due to injury.
• Steph hilariously recounts the embarrassing story of breaking down in tears after winning a big half marathon because she didn't hit her time goal.
• We ask Steph silly hypothetical questions like whether she'd rather run a marathon in high heels or a 100k ultra barefoot (her choice may surprise you!).
• Steph shares how she went from working in finance to becoming a professional runner sponsored by Adidas and working for Runna.

Don't forget, if you want to share your embarrassing running stories then please send them in to [email protected].

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Runna Podcast, hosted by Ben Parker and Anya Culling!

On this podcast we aim to interview amazing individuals in the running community, share coaching tips, and have fun, silly running conversations.

In this episode, we talk to Coach Anya about her incredible journey from a 4:34 marathon to running with the elites at the London Marathon and being one of the fastest female marathon runners in the UK.

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We hope you enjoy the episode!

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