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Perri Shakes-Drayton: from 400m hurdles to the London Marathon
Season 1 Episode 217
Former Team GB star, 400m hurdler extraordinaire and all-round legend Perri Shakes-Drayton joins us this week. Having hung up her spikes in February …
2 years, 11 months ago
Running with a terminal illness
Season 1 Episode 216
Most of our podcasts this month are going to be marathon-focused. But April is also Bowel Cancer Awareness month, and our guest this week is the rema…
2 years, 11 months ago
Bonus Episode - Peres Jepchirchir
Season 1 Episode 215
In the first of a few bonus episodes from a recent trip to Kenya, Ben spoke to Peres Jepchirchir as she filmed a documentary about her life, visiting…
2 years, 11 months ago
Emile Cairess: meet the rising star of British distance running
Season 1 Episode 214
On this week's episode, we speak with one of the rising stars of British distance running, Emile Cairess. Already the British 10-mile record holder, …
2 years, 11 months ago
Richard Askwith: why age is no barrier to your best running
Season 1 Episode 213
Celebrated author Richard Askwith comes on the podcast to discuss the lessons he learned through writing and researching his latest book, The Race Ag…
3 years ago
What's it like to run the Barkley Marathons?
Season 1 Episode 212
The Barkley Marathons is widely regarded as being the world's toughest ultramarathon, completed by only 17 people in its 35-year history. Author and …
3 years ago
The power of the run/walk
Season 1 Episode 211
Often considered a training and racing technique for those new to running, the run/walk approach has infinite potential for those willing to embrace …
3 years ago
Alex Dowsett: running and haemophilia
Season 1 Episode 210
Before retiring from cycling last year, Alex Dowsett was the only known elite sportsperson with haemophilia to compete in an able-bodied field. He's …
3 years ago
Steve Magness: Why We Get Mental Strength All Wrong
Season 1 Episode 209
On this week's show, we speak with the world-renowned performance coach Steve Magness about his latest book, Do Hard Things, in which he looks at why…
3 years, 1 month ago
Running and stress: how to find the right balance
Season 1 Episode 208
On this week's show, Rick and Ben discuss running and stress. Is there a 'sweet spot' when it comes to pushing our bodies? And what other factors sho…
3 years, 1 month ago