Best Runners World UK Podcasts (2024)

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Susie Chan - how to start trail running (and love it) 32:33

30m ago32:33

32:33

Susie Chan is back on the pod and is giving us white-hot knowledge on how to get into and LOVE trail running. She also has a new book coming out called 'Trails and Tribulations', which is great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Live form UK Games Expo 2024 54:25

13h ago54:25

54:25

Recorded live at UK Games Expo 2024, the boys talk about the board games that have got their attention from this years show, as well as eclairs, sore losing, and our old mate Ron Dell. Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Games Mentioned Ada's Dream Terminus Horror on the Orient Express SETI Courtisans …

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Young farmer culture, muck and slurry legal case, livestock handling safety and the best tractor over 90 years 48:46

2h ago48:46

48:46

In this episode, we ask is there a problem with young farmer culture? The debate comes following Farmers Weekly's investigation into the experiences of young women of sexual assault at young farmers events. We look at why farmers could be faced with changes to the amount of muck and slurry they can spread in the autumn following a landmark legal ca…

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What does running do to your heart? 26:39

30m ago26:39

26:39

Many of us know surprisingly little about the critically important organ inside our chest. So it's high time we learned a bit more about the heart – the impact running has on it, warning signs to be watchful of, and advice around HRV and max heart rate. To explain all, leading cardiologist Dr Dan Augustine offers his expert insights into the heart.…

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Episode 148 - The UK Games Expo 2024 Preview 1:24:18

1h ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The UK Games Expo will be hitting the Birmingham NEC between Friday 31 May and Sunday 2 Jun 2024 and to say the boy from PHC are excited is an understatement. In this episode we go through the board gam…

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Lowdown on latest SFI offer, general election candidates target farmers, glyphosate and regenerative farming, Wildfarmed wheat, Green Farm Collective, & 10 years of Yellow Wellies 42:26

6d ago42:26

42:26

In this episode, we look at what the forthcoming General Election might mean for UK farmers – who is promising what and to whom. After Defra unveils its latest offer for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we get the lowdown on the implications for your farm business. Glyphosate or ploughing – what is best for soil health? We find out at the Green F…

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When should you replace your running shoes? 34:18

26m ago34:18

34:18

We're talking running shoe tech and we're joined by Kieran Alger, so we've dusted off his old jingle too (one for the long-time listeners). In the latest issue of the mag (June '24, on sale now) Kieran wrote about the shelf life of modern running shoes, including supershoes, and how to know when to replace them, so he joined us on the pod to talk u…

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Farm to Fork Summit 2.0, Rishi Sunak's food security index, Is pig sector recovery all porky pies?, technology helps overcome challenging season, charity sheep shearing 38:16

4d ago38:16

38:16

In this episode, we run the rule over Defra's new food security index – will it really mean a better deal for British farmers? We get the lowdown on Rishi Sunak's second Farm to Fork Summit – and ask whether the Prime Minister's garden party for food producers will achieve anything? Is it positive for pigs? An upbeat Pig and Poultry Fair suggests t…

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How to create stronger feet for running 34:51

17m ago34:51

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They take a lot of pounding and do a lot of work for runners, but are you paying enough attention to your feet? They need some strengthening and TLC if you want to keep them happy and happy feet means happy running. To tell us all how to keep those little piggies nice and strong, podiatrist Tracy Byrne explains all - from exercises to strengthen th…

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Episode 147 - Carpe Diem, Salton Sean, and Sea, Salt & Paper 1:19:42

2h ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Why not buy a board game from our sponsors Kienda: kienda.co.uk/polyhedroncollider Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content The boys from the Collider waste little time in the latest episode of the Collider Cast and get straight to business discussing the clever but hideously ugly Carpe Diem by Stefan Feld on which both Andy…

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Defra pledges more support to secure farming future, Transition Live 2024, Cambridge University farm, fertiliser markets, environmental services, & circular dairy economy 37:42

3d ago37:42

37:42

In this episode, Defra secretary Steve Barclay promises more support for farmers following a challenging wet winter and spring. Mr Barclay made the pledge in a keynote speech at the Farmers Weekly Transition Live event in Cambridgeshire on Thursday, 9 May 2024. This episode of the Farmers Weeky Podcast was recorded on location at the event – held a…

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How to recover after a big race 22:45

3d ago22:45

22:45

Running physio Tom Goom gives an expert guide to recovering after a big race. Listen in for advice on making smart decisions in the aftermath of a big race, and how best to capitalise on your hard-earned fitness. For more expert advice on injury and recovery, visit To's website: running-physio.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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Farm safety concerns, AHDB levy board future, dairy prospects, market prices, & worm charming revival 30:57

2d ago30:57

30:57

In this episode, industry leaders voice concern after the Health and Safety Executive says it will no longer take a pro-active approach to farm safety. It's been a sticky few year's for farming’s levy board. So what's next? We meet Graham Wilkinson, the new chief executive at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board. Milk prices keep clim…

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Georgia Bell: the rising star of British distance running 32:44

1M ago32:44

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On this week's episode, Georgia Bell details her remarkable journey back to elite-level running. An outstanding junior, Bell was seemingly on course to become a star athlete, but after suffering series of injuries while on a scholarship at Berkeley, California, she walked away from the sport in her early 20s – seemingly for good. But lockdown and a…

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£30k fundraiser for injured farmer, Red Tractor confidence vote, Scottish livestock marts, beef sector future, & Agrikel trailer safety gauge 43:22

21d ago43:22

43:22

In this episode, well-wishers raise more than £30,000 for a farmer who sustained life-changing injuries in an workplace accident. It comes amid pleas for growers and livestock producers to take extra care as they try to catch up on fieldwork delayed by the wet spring. If you would like to help out after hearing Tim Parton's story, you can do so by …

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How to cure the post-race blues 30:53

1M ago30:53

30:53

With marathon season drawing to a close, many runners will be battling with the post-race blues. What to focus on now that your big race has finished? This week, RW staffers look at some of the best ways to pick smart goals that will give you a new sense of purpose. Co-host Ben Hobson mentions a study on detraining, which can be accessed at this li…

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Episode 146 - BGG Top 100, Apiary, and The Vale of Eternity 1:19:14

1M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content We are over a quarter of the way through the year, so that means Rory and Steve, are a quarter of the way through their BGG Top 100 challenge, so we look back at the current highlights and lowlights and of course talk about some of the best board games currently playable. But its not …

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Clarkson's Farm series 3 preview, red diesel prices, herbal leys – simple or not? Space food – vertical farm in orbit, & farm charity London Marathon runners 31:24

27d ago31:24

31:24

In this episode, we dicuss what viewers can expect from the new series of the hit TV show Clarkson's Farm. With fuel prices set to rise, we examine the prospects for red diesel. Herbal leys – are they really the simple option for livestock producers wanting easy money from the Sustainable Farming Incentive? How space food from a vertical farm in or…

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UK FUNDRAISING INSPIRATION 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Lesley McGinty is the Chief Executive of Scoliosis Support & Research, a small charity in the UK. She has more than 30 years of fundraising experience, from both large and small charities and has a wealth of knowledge to share. Join Lesley in the first in a series of podcasts that charts her progress as she builds a team of fundraising runners. Sco…

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Mastering the mind games of the marathon 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

We have Dr Martin Turner from Manchester Met University on the podcast this week, explaining all when it comes to visualising success at the marathon and how embracing the hardship is an essential part of the process. We also hear from some bloke called Eliud Kipchoge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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WANT TO RUN AN EVENT AND MAXIMISE YOUR FUNDRAISING? 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

There are so many things you can do to raise money for your favorite nonprofit and running is perfect. You get fit and the charity gets some much needed funds. Team Move for Hunger is involved in many of the world's biggest running events and supports hundreds of runners every year. Hannah Lane, their Development Manager, has so many really helpful…

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Defra relaxes flood compensation rule, landlords v tenant farmers, huge solar farm controversy, bumper spring lamb trade, & 60-year-old vintage tractor run 38:47

25d ago38:47

38:47

In this episode, the government relaxes flood compensation rules after one of the UK's worst flood-hit farmers found himself ineligible for payment. Tenant farmers call for talks with landowners who want to take back farmland so they can claim inheritance tax relief. We've all the latest market prices – and take a special look at the record-breakin…

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How to run your perfect marathon 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Marathon season is officially upon us. But amid all the fun and excitement, it's easy to become stressed about what lies ahead. So listen to running coach and serial marathoner Laura Fountain talk about the practical steps you can take to make race week – and the race itself – a real success. For more coaching advice from Laura, sign up to her week…

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Emission fears for Scottish beef producers, illegal meat scandal one year on, latest market prices, & farmers share a sauna for mental wellbeing 29:49

1M ago29:49

29:49

In this episode, beef farmers fear they could be driven out of business by government plans to reduce emissions and improve efficiency. A police investigation continues – one year after Farmers Weekly blew the whistle on a food safety scandal involving illegal meat. We’ve our regular market roundup and all the latest commodity prices. And we visit …

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How running gives us hope 30:27

2M ago30:27

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On this episode, we speak with three people who are running the London Marathon for Samaritans. Listen to Tamsin, Andy and Saskia talk about running, recovery and how talking helps to lighten the emotional load we all carry round. All three are raising money for Samaritans and their fundraising links are below: Andy: Samaritans: Carrying my 24.7kg …

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Episode 145 - Airecon, Heat, Faraway, and Sidequest Nemesis 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content Join the PhC boys for Episode 145 as Andy discovers his lucky totem that allows him to make it to and from Airecon without his car breaking down. Steve accedentally creates what is sure to be the best fabric softener in the history of fabric softners. Sid invents a new word #Begrumble…

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London tractor protest, illegal meat imports, Pig World, Sustainable Farming Incentive restrictions, & Scottish young farmers ask #AreEweOK? 32:31

1M ago32:31

32:31

In this episode, farmers drive dozens of tractors through central London and call for a better deal from the Westminster government. Why won’t Defra do more to keep illegal meat imports out of the country? We’ve more on the government's decision to limit the amount of land entered into its Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. And #AreEWEok? We spe…

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Unsanctioned races 31:59

2M ago31:59

31:59

A regular writer for RW, David Smyth joins Rick and Ben to talk about the rise of the unsanctioned race, the role these events play in attracting runners to racing, how they have risen in prominence in recent years and everything else about this 'underground' world of running. We also talk about joggling. That's very different. Hosted on Acast. See…

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A FUNDRAISING MASTERCLASS 39:15

2M ago39:15

39:15

Josh Donchi from the Fight Parkinson's charity in Melbourne, Australia gives us some excellent fundraising tips and hints, that will make your fundraising journey that bit easier. He also gives us a fascinating insight into how charities recruit runners and how they support them.By timrogersy

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Emergency podcast: Defra restricts land going into flagship green scheme 17:42

2M ago17:42

17:42

In this emergency podcast, we get to grips with Defra's announcement placing restrictions on land going into the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Under the changes, SFI applicants will only be able to put 25% of their land into six SFI actions that take land out of direct food production. The announcement was made by Defra on Monday 25 March 2024 – a…

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HOW DO YOU GET A LONDON MARATHON ENTRY? 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Getting an entry in the London Marathon can be very tough. If you don't get through the public ballot how about applying for a charity entry. Andy Etchells of the Charity Runners Clearing House talks us through the process. From applying to fundraising everything you need to know about running for charity in London is covered in this podcast.…

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Red Tractor abandons Greener Farms Commitment, big drop in UK cereals area, artificial intelligence in agriculture, market prices, & Farmers' Choir raises £46k for charity 37:23

2M ago37:23

37:23

In this episode, Red Tractor Assurance abandons plans for farmers to carbon footprint their businesses under its Greener Farms Commitment. We find out what growers are doing while waiting to see if the weather will dry up in time to plant spring cereal crops. Are agronomists about to become obsolete? We discover how artificial intelligence promises…

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Persistent running injuries – and how to fix them 30:01

3M ago30:01

30:01

Some injuries that go away quickly; others stick around and have a tendency to return – usually at the most inopportune moment. But what can you do about a persistent running injury? Leading running physio Tom Goom offers his expert advice on this subject in an episode that will be enjoyed be anyone who's battling a stubborn injury. Find Tom Goom o…

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Gene-edited crops to be grown by farmers in England, water management as wet weather continues, commodity prices, & porn MP launches farming podcast 34:08

2M ago34:08

34:08

In this episode, we find out how farmers in England are set to be the first in Europe to grow gene-edited crops. We discover how water management is helping UK farmers ride out the wet winter weather into spring. We’ve our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices. And we get the low-down on new podcast by Somerset farmer and fo…

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Sarah Perry and backyard ultra running 26:30

3M ago26:30

26:30

Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts her to this type of racing and how everyone should give it a go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Farmers Weekly Question Time: Rothamsted Research 1:22:17

2M ago1:22:17

1:22:17

Welcome to this special episode of the Farmers Weekly Podcast – the Farmers Weekly Question Time event at Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire. Recorded in front of a live studio audience, farmers, students and other guests quiz industry leaders on topical agricultural issues. Our panel is: Climate change minister Lord Benyon Victoria Vyvyan, presi…

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Episode 144 - Kutna Hora Ark Nova and Blade Runner RPG 1:20:21

2M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

Warning: This podcast contains strong language and adult content In this episode we tread the rain soaked streets of the Blade Runner RPG, blow up dissident planets in Star Wars Rebellion, and explore the best Dungeons & Dragons adventures. But this is not before we take an in depth look at the historical economic game Kutná Hora: The City of Silve…

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