The Way of the Runner - conversations on running with Adharanand Finn

By: Adharanand Finn
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  • Award-winning author Adharanand Finn talks to runners of every kind about the joy and experience of running. Adharanand is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram at instagram.com/thewayoftherunner The podcast is also supported by Adharanand’s Patreon page, which is full of original material exclusive to signed-up patrons. To become a patron, visit patreon.com/adharanandfinn
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    Apr 14 2025

    Michael Crawley is a runner, writer and social anthropologist based in Durham. He has been a runner for over 20 years, and ran a 2:20 marathon in 2018. His first book, Out of Thin Air: Running Wisdom and Magic from Above the Clouds in Ethiopia, documents his time living and training alongside runners in Ethiopia, while his latest book, To the Limit: The Meaning of Endurance from Mexico to the Himalayas, takes a similarly immersive approach, featuring overnight bike rides, ultra marathons and runs into sweltering canyons in Mexico. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom.

    Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com

    The podcast is supported by Adharanand’s Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn

    Music by Starfrosch
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    54 mins
  • 'Being accused of doping was the worst thing I’ve ever been through' - interview with former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe

    'Being accused of doping was the worst thing I’ve ever been through' - interview with former marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe
    Mar 5 2025

    Paula Radcliffe is one of the true legends of running, a former marathon world record holder, multiple world champion over the marathon and cross country, winner of the London marathon (3 times), the New York marathon (3 times) and the Chicago marathon. Now 51, Radcliffe discusses her decision to return to the roads to run the Tokyo and Boston marathons. She also discusses her greatest races, how her childhood running club in Bedford played a key role in her success, and she addresses the thorny issue of doping and the time she was publicly accused by the Sunday Times.

    Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 'Ultra running is a rest from writing' - author questions with Damian Hall

    'Ultra running is a rest from writing' - author questions with Damian Hall
    Feb 7 2025

    Damian Hall is an ultramarathon runner, coach, activist and author. He has represented Great Britain, won the Spine Race and finished fifth at the UTMB, along with breaking several records/FKTs. The Green Runners’ co-founder has written two books, the bestselling In It For The Long Run and the award-nominated We Can’t Run Away From This. Here he faces questions from a live audience over Zoom.

    Podcast host Adharanand Finn is the author of three award-winning books, Running with the Kenyans (2012), The Way of the Runner (2014), and the Rise of the Ultra Runners (2019). Follow The Way of the Runner podcast on Instagram: @thewayoftherunner or find it at thewayoftherunner.com

    The podcast is supported by Adharanand’s Patreon page, which is full of original and exclusive material: patreon.com/adharanandfinn

    Music by Starfrosch
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    52 mins

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Great podcast for people passionate about running

Love the diversity of guests and their stories. Some might not be for everyone but there's bound to be a few episodes for you in here somewhere if you enjoy stories about running/runners.

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