Episodes

  • Are supershoes an injury hazard?

    Are supershoes an injury hazard?
    Jun 17 2025
    We speak with podiatrist Liam McManus and RW columnist Sophie Raworth about some of the potential risks of wearing supershoes – and what runners can do to mitigate this Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Michael Adeniran: the life of a running influencer

    Michael Adeniran: the life of a running influencer
    Jun 10 2025
    On this episode, Michael Adeniran (aka The Urban Challenger) talks tech, obstacle racing, and how and why he began documenting his running online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Are grassroots races being priced out?

    Are grassroots races being priced out?
    Jun 3 2025
    Across the UK, running clubs put on low-key but much-loved races – some of which have been going for many decades. But are they now in danger of being priced out? On this episode, Peter Kennedy and Kevin Price of the Stragglers running club in south-west London discuss how price hikes in parks are threatening the future of the races they help to organise. We want to know whether this is reflective of a wider trend, so please email in with your own take on this: podcast@runnersworld.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Damian Hall – How to be a greener runner

    Damian Hall – How to be a greener runner
    May 27 2025
    Ultrarunner extraordinaire and Runner's World columnist Damian Hall talks about the simple steps we all can take to become more environmentally aware runners. As one of the co-founders of The Green Runners (thegreenrunners.com), Hall has been a leading voice in championing a more eco-friendly approach within running. He looks back at some recent successes – and the many more things that need to be done, fast, to ensure the safety of our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • How running satisfies our need for adventure

    How running satisfies our need for adventure
    May 20 2025
    Ben talked to journalist and author Alex Hutchinson about his new book, The Explorer's Gene, which looks at how the evolution of humans has been shaped by significant events where venturing into the unknown has played a crucial role in shaping our genes and how the risk/reward element of running and racing could be satisfying an innate urge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?

    How many grams of carbs/gels should a runner really have?
    May 13 2025
    With some studies and elites now talking about 120g of carbs an hour in a race, it's a confusing and expensive time to be needing some gels. Thankfully, leading sports dietician Renee McGregor joins us to break down how the body absorbs and uses carbohydrate, when to have it and how to find the amount that you really need to have on race day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • RE-RELEASE: How to master the long run

    RE-RELEASE: How to master the long run
    May 6 2025
    When the knowledge is this good, it's worthy of a re-up! Back to the usual scheduling next week, but for now listen to Tom Craggs sharing loads of knowledge that'll help you run further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian

    Colin Jackson: what it takes to be an Olympian
    Apr 29 2025
    The legendary British hurdler talks about the training, ambition and mental fortitude required to be the best on this week's episode of the Runner's World UK podcast. @colinrayjackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins