Why I Run

By Red BullSports Wilderness Running

Why I Run episodes

March 09, 2023 I run to spread joy with web developer Jeric Yuen
London-based web developer and running enthusiast Jeric Yuen shares his passion for GPS art – making pictures out of running routes. Host Erin Azar hears all about how the idea came about and how he uses it to spread joy among his running community and beyond. Still can’t get your head around it? Follow Jeric at @coderunnerguy to discover the joy of GPS art yourself.

Be part of the big movement and run with us as part of the Why I Run Podcast team at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam and start training on the Wings For Life app!

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your run this week or let us know what you thought of our guest…whatever it is, you can drop us a note on our team feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams, leave a review, or, message us at @wflworldrun @immrsspacecadet @ayoakinwolere
26 min
February 23, 2023 I run for the challenge with freerunner Hazal Nehir
Jumping across rooftops is all in a day’s work for the world’s foremost female freerunner, yet Hazal Nehir claims running is a lot tougher. Known for her gravity-defying acrobatics and movie stunt work, she always squares up to a challenge. In this episode Ayo talks to her about managing her doubts, coming back to parkour after injury and why running is a challenge Hazal has learned to love.

Be part of the big movement and run with us as part of the Why I Run Podcast team at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your run this week or let us know what you thought of our guest…whatever it is, you can drop us a note on our team feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams, leave a review or message us at @wflworldrun @immrsspacecadet @ayoakinwolere
30 min
February 09, 2023 I run through the ups and downs with TikTokker Jimmy Jan
We all have good days, bad days, a rough patch or a few months of feeling on top of the world – perhaps no one more so than Australian TikTokker Jimmy Jan. In this episode, Jimmy speaks to Ayo about how running has helped him through the ups and downs of life. Suffering an accident in 2021 that paralysed him from the waist down, Jimmy shares what it’s been like reframing running to suit him as well as his delight at finding out you can still achieve a runner's high on wheels!

Be part of the big movement and run with us as part of the Why I Run Podcast team at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your run this week or let us know what you thought of our guest… whatever it is, you can drop us a note on our team feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams, leave a review or message us at @wflworldrun @immrsspacecadet @ayoakinwolere
20 min
January 26, 2023 I run for the inner buzz with Ironman triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay
Ever had a natural buzz after really pushing yourself at something? Well that’s achievable no matter who you are according to this week’s guest, multiple Ironman champion Lucy Charles-Barclay. Lucy is a professional swimmer-turned-triathlete, so she knows first-hand the joys that adding running to your training regime can offer, and she’s here to share some tips and tricks for how to stay motivated and get that running buzz, no matter your ability.

Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun

Be part of the big movement and run with us as part of the Why I Run Podcast team at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your run this week or let us know what you thought of our guest… whatever it is, you can drop us a note on our team feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams, leave a review, or message us at @wflworldrun @immrsspacecadet @ayoakinwolere
29 min
January 12, 2023 I run for simplicity with US Team Skipper Jimmy Spithill
It’s our first episode of season 2 and hosts Erin Azar and Ayo Akinwolere couldn’t be more excited about it. To mark this ceremonious occasion, Ayo chats with highly decorated yachtsman Jimmy Spithill. Jimmy has won world championships, been named World Sailor of the Year and currently leads the U.S. team on the global SailGP tour. Jimmy tells us about growing up in the Australian outback and how he uses running to get back to basics on busy sailing trips.

Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun

Want to run with us? Join the Why I Run Podcast Team at https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your run this week or let us know what you thought of our guest… whatever it is, you can drop us a note on our team feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams, leave a review, or, message us at @wflworldrun @immrsspacecadet @ayoakinwolere
25 min
January 05, 2023 What to expect from Season 2
We’re back with Season 2! The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are welcome, from passionate regulars, to runners who struggle to get out the door – and everyone in between.

We had some incredible episodes in Season 1: an F1 driver, a writer, an activist, a BMX rider. They discuss topics such as running to spend time with others (including your dog), running to clear your mind, running to be creative, and much more!

In this season we’ll be meeting even more unexpected runners, where we’ll be asking them why they run and building our team for the 2023 Wings for Life World Run. We really hope you can join us!

Episode 1 drops Thursday, January 12! We’d love to hear if you’re joining us this season, so get in contact on Instagram at @wflwordrun or with our hosts @ayoakinwolere and @immrsspacecadet.
2 min
May 12, 2022 Bonus episode: Hear how the Wings for Life World Run 2022 went
Erin and Ayo, along with over 161,892 participants from 192 nations at runs in 165 countries around the globe, were part of the ninth annual edition of the Wings for Life World Run this May and together they raised 4.7 million euros for spinal cord research. They’re taking a moment to chat with each other about their individual runs, and to hear from some of the Why I Run team about how they got on, including our team’s furthest runner who clocked up an impressive 26km!

All news, results and reactions from the run can be found at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com [wingsforlifeworldrun.com] as well as info on how to register for 2023.

The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull was hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and Erin Azar. Mixing was by Mark Pittam and Chris McLean. The assistant producer was Bukky Fadipe, the producer was Philippa Geering and the executive producer was Alex Hollands for Storyglass.
24 min
May 05, 2022 I run for those who can't with Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson and wheelchair tennis player Nico Langmann
It’s our last episode before the Wings for Life World Run on Sunday May 8! Erin and Ayo sit down for a round-table chat with international sports director and record-breaking Olympic hurdler Colin Jackson, and wheelchair tennis superstar Nico Langmann, to hear about what that idea of ‘running for those who can’t’ means to them both and to share some of their most memorable running experiences.

There’s still time to join the Why I Run Podcast Team on https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun

Give us your burning questions – drop us a note on the feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams or leave a review!
39 min
April 28, 2022 I run for fun with Wesley Butstraen
This week is all about putting the fun back into your run. Erin and Ayo speak to Wesley Butstraen. If you’ve ever encountered a big bearded man in a bright pink suit on a Wings for Life World Run, that’s Wesley, and it’s completely joy-inducing. We hear about how he started running for health reasons but found his mindset shifting as his running progressed. As the 2022 event draws nearer, Erin and Ayo also take some time to hear from a few listeners about why they run, and discuss their own reasons for getting their shoes on and getting out there.

Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun

Want to run? Join the Why I Run Podcast Team on https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

Give us your burning questions – drop us a note on the feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams or leave a review!
39 min
April 21, 2022 I run to connect with my environment with climber Sasha DiGiulian and runner Erik Ahlström
Climber Sasha DiGiulian and runner Erik Ahlström join hosts Erin and Ayo to explore the connection between running and nature. Sasha is a world champion professional rock climber from the USA, while Erik is the Swedish creator of ‘plogging’ – running and picking up litter.

Find every episode on redbull.com/WhyIRun

Want to run? Join the Why I Run Podcast Team on https://www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/whyirunteam

Give us your burning questions – drop us a note on the feed at www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com/teams or leave a review!
39 min

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The Why I Run podcast from Red Bull celebrates the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, to inspire you to pick up those running shoes and just get going! Runners of every skill level are…