Best Runners World UK Podcasts (2024)

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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

8d ago32:44

32:44

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

10d 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

18d 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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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

16d 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

16d 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

20d 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

27d 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

28d 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

1M ago30:27

30:27

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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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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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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What the spring budget means for your farm business, farm protests, commodity prices, & farmers row Atlantic for charity 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

In this episode, we find out what the last spring budget before the general election means for your farm business. NFU president Tom Bradshaw says direct action by farmers in England isn't necessary to get their message across. We've our regular market round-up – and all the latest commodity prices. And we speak to the farmer who rowed across the A…

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WHY SHOULD YOU FUNDRAISE AT YOUR NEXT EVENT? 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

Listen to Zeb Stone, a fundraising expert from New Zealand, discuss why you should think about running for charity at your next event. Find out why fundraising is so important to the charities and what it can do for you. Zeb draws on years of experience as both a runner and a fundraising practitioner, working for a number of the country's leading c…

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An ultimate guide to treadmill running 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Rick, Ben and Rachel have a chat about running on the treadmill and why it's the training tool that all runners should be utilising, even the most ardent outdoor enthusiast. We cover off the technological progression over the years, the gamification of running, how community centred platforms have changed the game and how it's just a very easy way …

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Growers abandon waterlogged crops, Welsh farm protests, market prices, & farmer's signed picture raises money for Ukraine 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

In this episode, farmers are taking land out of production because wet weather and rising costs mean planting crops is just too risky. We find out what they are doing instead. Protests escalate in Wales as growers and livestock producers say government policies for agriculture will destroy their livelihoods. We've our regular market round-up – and …

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S2E4 - Nick and Faye talk about the "delightful" British weather and running in it, plus they dive into their recent races at Winter Trail, Coed Y Brenin and Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme! 54:22

2M ago54:22

54:22

Summary In this episode, Nick and Faye discuss the current weather conditions and the challenges of running in the rain and their coaching tip of the week is encouraging runners to embrace training in bad weather to build resilience. Faye discusses her next race at Forest of Dean and her goal of setting a personal best. In this conversation, Nick H…

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Unorthodox training methods 38:32

2M ago38:32

38:32

Most of us are familiar with traditional endurance running training programmes. But are there different ways to approach long-distance challenges? Men's Health's Andrew Tracey is a veteran of several 24-hour events – and believes there's more ways to prepare than by simply putting in the miles. Follow Andrew's training on Instagram: @theandrew.trac…

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Rishi Sunak unveils support package for farmers, Lib Dems promise £4.2bn for agriculture, 'reset moment' for NFU leadership, & what the public really think of farming 31:26

3M ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak takes to the stage at the NFU annual conference to unveil a £220m support package for farmers. The Liberal Democrats go further – promising £4.2bn for agriculture if they win the forthcoming general election. We've all the latest market prices – and we find out what the general public really think abou…

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Running and the LGBTQ+ community 33:07

3M ago33:07

33:07

It's LGBT+ History Month, so what better way to celebrate the Queer running community then talk to Andrew Corti from The Frontrunners and RW's Ali Ball about their running, how the gay and running communities co-exist for them and what more can be done to help people struggling to find a community of runners that makes them feel at home. Hosted on …

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NFU president Minette Batters stands down, 'Judge us on Red Tractor outcome' says successor, latest market prices, time management on the farm, & nutrient density tool 41:31

3M ago41:31

41:31

In this episode, as farmers leader Minette Batters prepares to stand down, we reflect on her time as NFU president. Essex farmer Tom Bradshaw, who is set to replace Ms Batters, asks farmers to judge the NFU on the outcome of the Red Tractor farm assurance review. We find out about how a Scottish beef producer is benefiting from focusing on good tim…

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S2E3: Does strength training prevent running injury??? with Dr. Rich Blagrove 59:55

3M ago59:55

59:55

Summary The conversation discusses a recent research study on exercise-based injury prevention in endurance runners. The study found that there is no significant positive effect of exercise-based prevention programs on reducing injury risk and injury rates in endurance runners. However, the study also highlights the importance of supervision and ad…

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Running the Bob Graham Round in Mid-Winter: Henriette Albon 21:53

3M ago21:53

21:53

Cast your mind back to December. What did you get up to? Eat a little turkey? Drink a little wine? Maybe you even squeezed in a few runs, you legend you. This week's guest pulled on her waterproofs and ran a mid-winter Bob Graham Round in record time. Henriette Albon is now the fastest person to have completed the mid-winter Bob – and she tells us …

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Thousands join Welsh farm protest, Scottish farmers seek profitable future, market prices, soil guru Jay Fuhrer, & Big Farmland Bird Count 31:47

3M ago31:47

31:47

This week, thousands of farmers rally at Carmarthen livestock mart to protest against Welsh government policies for agriculture. Farmers and crofters attending the NFU Scotland annual conference in Glasgow give their thoughts on ways to secure a sustainable and profitable future. At the Base UK conference in Nottingham, USA-based soil health guru J…

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Aimee Fuller: movement, mindset and running in North Korea 25:09

3M ago25:09

25:09

On this episode, broadcaster and former Olympic snowboarder Aimee Fuller discusses her love of running. It's a passion that's seen her complete marathons around the world, including an unforgettable one in North Korea. As the first woman to land a double sommersault in competition, Aimee knows a bit about conquering your fears, and shares some of t…

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