The Runner's World UK 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... more

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The Runner's World UK Podcast episodes:

October 06, 2020 Jon Albon: how to get out of your comfort zone
We catch up with the world's greatest adventure runner, Jon Albon, and discuss the power of saying 'yes' to challenges. Albon is the subject of a new film, Finding my Feet, available to view now at Endurance TV. We also look back at a highly unusual London Marathon and ask why TV coverage of running is so basic.
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September 29, 2020 London calling: when Joe Stummer ran the London Marathon
Ahead of the London Marathon this weekend, we look at the likely contenders, the brand new course and the 'virtual' marathon being offered to the masses. We also hear about the time that the Clash's Joe Strummer ran the London Marathon in 1983, as told by music photographer Steve Rapport. Check out some of Steve's images of the race on his Instagram.
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September 22, 2020 #RUNSOME
Our guest this week is Scott Cain, who joins us to discuss the #runsome campaign and how we can all use running to reduce our reliance on cars for shorter journeys, help bring running into the conversations around active travel and ideally change the way we move about urban and rural environments so it won't be so centred so much around car, but people.

For more info on the whole campaign please head to runsome.org and get involved.
You can also follow them on twitter and instagram, just search @RunSomeHQ

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September 16, 2020 Running kit essentials; what you really need
Ben is joined by Kerry this week as they discuss all thing running kit, how to choose the best bits and what you really need when it comes to shoes, socks, shorts and
Apologies for the dip in auto quality this week, some issues both human and technical meant a bit of a delay BUT we will be back next sounding excellent.

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September 10, 2020 World Suicide Prevention Day: it's ok to not be ok.
September 10th is world suicide prevention day. In light of this, Ben sat down with runner and cyclist Leon Cerrone to have an open conversation about his suicide attempts, how running plays a part in managing his mental health and why the topic needs to spoken about in an honest way.

If you're struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts, please reach out to someone. There are numerous charities that can help, some are listed below -

Calm: 0800 585858
www.thecalmzone.net

HopeLine UK 0800 068 4141
www.papyrus-uk.org

Lifeline (N.Ireland) 0808 808 8000
www.lifelinehelpline.info

Samaritans:116 123 (free of charge from a landline or mobile)
www.samaritans.org

SHOUT Text 85258
https://www.giveusashout.org/

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September 01, 2020 Dr Andrew Jones: physiologist to record breaking marathoners
Our guest this week is Dr Andrew Jones, who has worked alongside the world’s greatest marathoners. He helped guide Paula Radcliffe to her record-breaking run and also with Eliud Kipchoge on the Breaking2 project. Now he’s attempting his own marathon feat: to break the three-hour mark aged 50.

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36min
August 25, 2020 How to run a virtual race
With most races being cancelled and London announcing it will be holding a virtual race this year, perfecting your virtual racing prep could see you clocking up a PB despite the lack of normal race conditions. Kieran Alger joins us to explain how to do this, including perfecting your route, hydration and tracking.
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August 18, 2020 Jimmy Watkins: running and punk rock
Jimmy Watkins has represented Team GB over 800m but fell out of love with running to pursue a career as a frontman in various rock bands. Now he's combining his two passions – music and and punk rock – in a series of hilarious, on-the-run music reviews. He talks about his running philosophy, how to become a running punk and why metal is a surprisingly good genre to run to. Check out Jimmy's music reviews here: @runningpunks
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August 11, 2020 We talk to The Outrunners Charity founder, Tyler Williams-Green
Founder of The Outrunners Charity, Tyler Williams-Green, spoke to Ben about how the running club he set up to help a few friends train for a marathon has become a charity aiming to elevate and guide young people in Hackney, as well as dish out some solid training on a Tuesday night.
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August 04, 2020 Damian Hall: running an FKT on the Pennine Way
Ultrarunner Damian Hall speaks to RW about his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 268-mile Pennine Way. Hall, who now holds five FKT records in the UK, talks about sleep deprivation, rivalries, and fuelling on hummus and avocado sandwiches.
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