We're all about that base this week, as top running coach Tom Craggs comes on to talk all things base training: what it is, why you should do it, and how to make it work for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

On this episode, best-selling author Chris McDougall talks about his new book, Born to Run 2. The long-awaited follow-up to Born to Run is a hybrid of inspiring running stories and practical training advice. McDougall discusses the impact of Born to Run, why he's still a firm believer in minimalism and why he hopes his new book can bring back the joy to people's running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Harry Judd is best known as the drummer in McFly and a former winner of Strictly Come Dancing, but he's also an avid runner – and has his sights set on a sub-3hr marathon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Relay events tend to involve four people running very quickly round an oval track. The Running out of Time relay is on a different scale entirely. Beginning on 30 September 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland (COP 26 host city), it will see a baton travel 7,767km to Sharm el-Sheikh, Eqypt (COP27 host city). The record-breaking relay, which will go through 18 countries and take 18 days, is trying to raise awareness about the climate emergency. Co-founder of the event Jamie Hay tells us more.   To find out more about the Running out of Time relay, or to help out on one of the legs, visit the website ..read more

The actor and comedian looks ahead to running the London Marathon. His preparation has been somewhat unorthodox, including dodging poisonous snakes in northern Australia, but he says he loves running for the headspace it provides. But can he beat his previous time, set back in 1999, of 3:33? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Joined once again by Gareth Cole, founder and head of performance at Coach London, this time we're talking all things knee; how it works, what affects its function when running, how to make it stronger and everything else in between. If you've ever had knee pain of problems, this is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

The 19th September 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of Emil Zatopek, who was voted by a source no less esteemed than Runner’s World as history’s greatest ever runner – so we discussed why. Here are eight of many reason why he was a great runner and great human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Ben and Rick are joined by journalist, running coach and the fastest panda to run a marathon, Kate Carter to discuss 12 race day tips offered up by athletes, coaches and general running people so that you're as ready as you can be when race day arrives. They also have many examples of what not to do, from personal experience, so that's worth hearing/a laugh too. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

BBC broadcaster Sophie Raworth recently swapped the studio for the mountains as she took on the 55km OCC in Chamonix, France. She talks about how she fits in her training around a high-pressured job and why anyone heading to the Alps to race should spend some quality time with a stair-climber. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

Kieran Alger is attempting to run the length of the Danube river from sea to source, a route that covers 2,000 miles (3,000km), to raise money for poverty-impacted children - you can read more and donate here. We caught up with Kieran on his one and only rest day after 60 days of running. We talked about his journey so far, how distance and time becomes distorted on challenges like this, the highs and lows, bearding growing and much, much more. https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/runtheblue Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more ..read more