Best Marathonrunning Podcasts (2024)

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What happens when running meets art and environmental activism? Answer: The Salmon Runfrom Ultra to 5km 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

The Salmon Run (now in its third year), gives runners from Ultra to 5km and non runners the chance to express their care for this fascinating and seriously endangered keystone species, by getting involved in a running ritual, which takes people on the salmon's migratory river journey over 50 miles from sea to spawning ground and in doing so, connec…

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From Wild Child to World Champion: David Sharpe, Enigma on the Track 1:15:12

6M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

There's nothing conventional about David Sharpe, former world 800m junior champion, European outdoor silver medallist and European indoor 800m champion. Ceri talks to Sharpey about his athletics career, his wild side and undiagnosed ADHD and also interviews the author of a new biography on Sharpey, Brian Gardner. Interview with Brian Gardner to 16:…

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Diversifying skill sets to get connected 31:26

7M ago31:26

31:26

What makes a good outdoors educator and what changes are needed in the face of climate change, mass disconnection with nature and barriers to access in the countryside? Ceri speaks to educator, expedition leader and soon-to-be author Emma LinfordBy @IAmTheHow

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A Right to Roam - what's our future? 50:09

11M ago50:09

50:09

Right to Roam Instigator and founder of the Stars Are For Everyone, Lewis Winks talks to Ceri about the Darwall case, creating a Right to Roam which is more like Scotland's and seeking to influence the political narrative.By @IAmTheHow

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A fly in the medicine 20:22

1y ago20:22

20:22

Global expedition leader Mark Hannaford, whose expeditions have trained the Ukrainian SAS and helped Syrian refugees, among many others worldwide, talks to Wild Running about what the Darwall ruling will mean for future generations, if it is lost.By @IAmTheHow

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The Meek shall inherit the earth 21:15

1y ago21:15

21:15

Jo Meek, sometime Wild Running Guide, and ultra icon, talks about taking on (and winning) the Cape Wrath multi day ultra.By @IAmTheHow

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Save Our Soles - The Grizzly 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

23:54

We preview the notorious (and popular) Grizzly trail race by interviewing race organisers Steve Haines and Andy West: the best and arguably, the toughest, mixed terrain running event in the South West.By @IAmTheHow

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Get in the zone: zone training the slow way. 52:36

2y ago52:36

52:36

Kilkenny physio, former International track runner and European Masters champion Eoin Everard, discusses zone training, the science behind the benefits of slow running benefits, neuromuscular athletes v aerobic athletes and why Jake Whiteman was able to beat Ingebrigtsen. Listen and learn stuff.By @IAmTheHow

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Tim talks fells, cells and running parallels to Gaia 33:03

2y ago33:03

33:03

Ceri talks to Tim Lenton, Devon based fell runner and Professor of Earth System Science at Exeter University, about Gaia, competition, zombie running and the parallels between the earth as an organism and us as an organism...a running organism!By @IAmTheHow

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Up a mountain, down a hill with Mike Jones. 34:09

2+ y ago34:09

34:09

Another peak behind the curtains of trail event organising. In this episode, we talk to Ultra-Trail Snowdonia RD Mike Jones.By @IAmTheHow

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Bring back the booty my luverrrr. 37:38

2+ y ago37:38

37:38

Wild Running finally caught up with our Cornish neighbours Bys Vyken, whose Founder and Race Director Dave Andrewartha, sees event organising as a kind of therapy.By @IAmTheHow

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Rule Brittonia: What is it that makes a good coach? 1:11:27

3y ago1:11:27

1:11:27

In the next of our coaching series, getting an insight into what makes athletes and coaches click, Ultra Running champ, Fast Running Guru and top endurance coach Robbie Britton shares a few of his 1001 tips with Ceri at Wild Running Podcasts. 1001 Running Tips by Robbie Britton is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of running; you c…

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George 'the Guru' Gandy-A legendary athletics coach remembered 28:17

3y ago28:17

28:17

Wild Running pays tribute to George 'the Guru' Gandy, the British athletics coach, who will be fondly remembered by Loughborough students and athletes from across the country.By @IAmTheHow

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Thirst for Adventure: The long and the short of it.. with Damian Hall 47:21

3y ago47:21

47:21

This two part podcast introduces Damian Hall's ding dong Pennine Way record and his thirst for tea. Part two reveals how he got on on his Wainwright Coast to Coast record, hyponatremia, his environmental activism, Ironman's taking over of the UTMB and his own definition of wild.By @IAmTheHow

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Which Way to S...t Creek? A look behind the curtains of organising events in a pandemic 41:42

3+ y ago41:42

41:42

In our mini series... Which Way to S..t Creek? Wild Running takes a peek behind the curtains of event organising with Mudcrew's Race Director Jane Stephens.By @IAmTheHow

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In it for the long run 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

Siân Longhthorpe, an Asics Frontrunner ambassador and a good friend of Wild Running, was a well known athlete on the South West running scene, before she embarked on her biggest challenge yet. Now on a hormone replacement therapy programme for her gender reassignment, Sian talks to Wild Running about the difficult identity transition and how runnin…

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Off road running's new wave: What the FKT has this got to do with it? 32:32

3+ y ago32:32

32:32

For runners, 2020 will go down as the year that races went the way of the dodo and Fastest Known Times became the new end goal, as well as a way to break away from lockdown blues. Wild Running goes niche and catches up with Author and renowned hill runner Ally Beaven, who traces the trend in his entertaining new book, Broken.…

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The Man Who Planted Trees 38:24

4y ago38:24

38:24

Mult-round record breaker, mountain man and ecologist Jim Mann, talks Trees and Tees, training for the Dragons Back, planning for a winter Ramsay Round and many things besides.By @IAmTheHow

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This Mum Runs and Runs - Five Time Olympian, Jo Pavey 37:10

4y ago37:10

37:10

Five Time Olympian Jo Pavey talks to Wild Running about improvised workouts during lockdown and while backpacking around the world, training while being a mother, being dropped by Nike while pregnant, the importance of goal setting, the mental health benefits of camaraderie and being a lifelong member of Exeter Harriers.…

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Running, ecology and landscapes 39:11

4y ago39:11

39:11

What does finding a connection with landscapes teach us about ourselves? Running as a philosophy, running and ecology, the connection between physical and mental resilience and Pavel's Arctic Run.By @IAmTheHow

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Tough of The Track, interview with Brendan Foster 32:38

4y ago32:38

32:38

Wild Running's Ceri Rees interviews his all time childhood hero! True athletics legend Brendan Foster gives his first ever podcast interview, to Wild Running about lock down, the Moscow Olympics, never going to the gym, grass roots athletics, Alf Tupper, advice for young athletes, going DIY on his running shoes and this year’s Great North Run (will…

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A Man For All Seasons: Joseph Gray Interview 46:59

4+ y ago46:59

46:59

“I try to live my life knowing that every day is precious and that every day you wake up, it’s a blessing because you were not promised that day. So I try to make the most of it and live life in the brightest of hues.” Joseph Gray is one of the most versatile runners in the world, in the same mould as Kilian Jornet, and is a two-time World Mountain…

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The Key to Reducing Holiday Stress - And it's not another bubble bath or yoga class! 24:46

4+ y ago24:46

24:46

Bubble baths and yoga classes are great but what we really need to reduce stress this holiday season is connection. Are you tired of the same old recycled advice for reducing stress during the holidays? Listen in an learn how relational living is the key to lower stress year round. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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One Essential Hack for Building Trust 18:40

5y ago18:40

18:40

Trust has many elements that are essential to a strong relationship. Here's one hack for building emotional trust while staying true to yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stronger-together/message

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Wild Running: The Frog Graham 33:01

5y ago33:01

33:01

Join Ceri in conversation with Ben Abdelnoor as they chat about swim-running in The Lake District; tales of serious injury, physical recovery and mental endurance with tips on training, technique and diet. Good advice and planning to shift you out of your comfort zone... Produced for Wild Running by IAmTheHow with music from Kai Engel.…

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Have you crossed the line? 17:28

5y ago17:28

17:28

We often think of the obvious problems in relationships, like infidelity, abuse, addictions as crossing the line. But there are more subtle and essential ways that lines are crossed which erode intimacy, connection, love and compassion over time. If you want more respect, intimacy, connection and love, take a listen to how boundaries are key to cre…

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We're Back! Join us! 9:14

5y ago9:14

9:14

After more than 2 years since the last episode was published, we are BACK! Listen in to hear our plans for future episodes to help you get stronger together in your most important relationships! We plan to launch mid September 2019 so be sure to follow us so you are alerted to when our new episodes are released. --- Send in a voice message: https:/…

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Wild Running: The Rise of the Ultra Runners 59:01

5+ y ago59:01

59:01

"If you go to the crazy places you meet the crazy people." Join Adharanand Finn in conversation with Ceri Rees as they compare the solo running culture of Kenya and Ethiopia with the team spirit in Japan, where the 'nail that sticks out gets hammered down'... and get the latest on ultra marathons and running events for all at wildrunning.co.uk and …

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Wild Running: There and Back Again 11:01

5+ y ago11:01

11:01

What's it like to run from John O'Groats to Land's End and back? How do you prepare and from where do you draw your mental & physical strength? Join Ceri Rees from Wild Running in conversation with Adam Holland as they talk about the early years, the inspiration and why Adam runs with a smile. Wild Running provides running & swimming events. Contac…

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Marathon: Phil Wharton 1:22:18

6+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Phil is speaking at the 2018 Boulder Running Clinics Marathon Clinic. His presentations titles are "Essential Elements of Marathon Success" and "Key Principles of Marathon Training." The event will be streamed live on January 26th and 27th. All attendees, both in person and via the web, will receive HD videos of all of the presentations roughly thr…

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High School: John O'Malley of Sandburg HS (IL) 23:48

6+ y ago23:48

23:48

John O'Malley is unquestionably one of the best high school coaches in the country. As the boys coach at Sandburg HS (IL) he has had teams run 7:46 or faster in the 4 x 800m the last four years. In cross country he has coached two Footlocker National Champions - Lukas Verzbicas (2009) and Dylan Jacobs (2017) - an accomplishment no other high school…

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Q&A: Four Great Questions From Jim 26:23

6+ y ago26:23

26:23

In this Q&A I answer questions from Jim. He has read Simple Marathon Training and his questions are well informed. Thanks Jim! His questions are as follows. 1. Do you always prescribe minutes to even advanced runners? If so, why? 2. Can you run your easy days too easy? 3. During your fundamental phase, do you see value in hill sprints as well? 4. D…

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High School: Jonathan Dalby - Mountain Vista 21:50

6+ y ago21:50

21:50

Jonathan Dalby is one of the most successful coaching in the country. He had two teams qualify for the Nike Cross Nationals this past week. His boys earned a podium spot, finishing 3rd, while his girls team finished 6th. Only Fayetteville-Manlius had a higher combined team finish. In this interview, which are excerpts from his full length interview…

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High School: Dan Iverson - Girls Coach at Naperville North 23:47

6+ y ago23:47

23:47

Dan Iverson is the girls coach at Naperville North HS in Naperville, IL. His girls finished 2nd this past weekend at the Nike Cross Nationals (NXN). In this podcast he talks about the culture and the structure of the team. He talks about the unique team camp his team to start the cross country season. He discusses the training his athletes do betwe…

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Greg Weich 41:49

6+ y ago41:49

41:49

Greg Weich has coached five Footlocker Finalists and this weekend his girls team will compete at the Nike Cross Nationals. In this interview Greg talks about individualizing training for athletes, training athletes on minimal mileage, what he learned from Joe Vigil. Greg is one of the featured coach in Season 1 of High School Running Coach. Check o…

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First 50 Episodes Recap 26:23

6+ y ago26:23

26:23

Wow! 50 episodes! If you're new to the Run Faster Podcast and want to know where to start, this episode will point you in the right direction. Thank you to all the guests who have joined me on the podcast - it's been a pleasure and an honor to talk running with you. Enjoy!

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Josh Rowe 59:44

6+ y ago59:44

59:44

Josh Rowe is a well known figure in the running world, having worked at Nike, New Balance and now at Tracksmith. Josh and I have been friends for well over 15 years and he's one of the people I look up as he's always trying to make the sport better. He's made an significant impact on our sport at every career opportunity. I hope you enjoy this epis…

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Zeke Tiernan 1:20:53

7y ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Zeke Tiernan is a dear friend, in addition to being a very good ultra runner. He has great stories about his high school and college running days, in addition to sharing insights about ultra running, including his suggestions for how to run the best Leadville 100. Thanks Zeke for your time. Can't wait to share a run with you soon.…

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Manish Dhruv 37:35

7y ago37:35

37:35

Manish is a client who lives in India and who has bought into my system of training, embracing all of the elements and doing them to the best of his ability. He came to running as an adult and when we started working together he was on a run/walk program. Now he does 2+ hour runs most Saturdays, in addition to all of the SAM work. Thank you Manish …

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Jeff Boele 57:20

7y ago57:20

57:20

Jeff Boele discusses how he has grown as a coach by attending the Altis high performance center in Arizona. Jeff is the new developmental coach of the Roots Running Project, a post collegiate running group in Boulder, CO. Prior to his coaching with Roots Jeff was one of the most successful high school coaches in Colorado. Thanks for your time Jeff!…

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Patrick McHugh 1:09:04

7y ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Coach Patrick McHugh discusses Vern Gambetta's GAIN conference/clinic and the impact it has had on his coaching. Coach Gambetta, who has been on the RFP, is a fantastic coach who has a great deal of knowledge about strength and conditioning, as well as track and field, has made GAIN a special opportunity for the serous and inquisitive coach. If you…

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Training Tips: Planning a Training Week 44:34

7y ago44:34

44:34

How should you plan your training week? When should you do a long run? Should you do one workout or two workouts in addition to the long run? When should you do strides? When should you do strength work? In this episode Jay lays out the training week that 80% of his clients do to stay injury free and run well. Enjoy!…

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Brad Stulberg - Peak Performance 52:49

7y ago52:49

52:49

Brad Stulberg is the co-author, along with Steve Magness, of the new book "Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout and Thrive with the New Science of Success." Simply put, this is a must read for athletes and coaches. It's a combination of dozens of research articles that Brad and Steve have woven into a narrative that will help all of u…

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Training Tips: Training Insights from HighSchoolRunningCoach.com 37:39

7y ago37:39

37:39

In this episode we explore some of the highlights of High School Running Coach by interviewing Doug Petrick, a member of the site. Doug is always working to improve his craft as a distance coach and he share some of the most important things he's learned as a member of High School Running Coach. To learn more about the site visit HighSchoolRunningC…

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Jeff Messer, PhD 1:22:48

7y ago1:22:48

1:22:48

In this conversation we discuss key findings in exercise science that directly impact running performance. For example, we discus the importance of macronutrient intake after exercise. We also discuss the fact that as runner's we're in "the business of building mitochondria." It's always a pleasure to get to speak with Jeff, so thanks to him for fi…

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Strength Training - Part 1 1:28:18

7+ y ago1:28:18

1:28:18

This episode focuses entirely on strength training and is taken from a webinar I recently conducted. If you can only listen to part of the episode, listen to the first 30 minutes as I address nine key points regarding strength training for runners. There were so many great questions asked during this webinar, so stick around to listen to the entire…

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Training Tips: Marathon Taper 47:16

7+ y ago47:16

47:16

Tapering for the marathon is one of the most misunderstood aspects of racing a great race when the gun goes off. In this episode Jay talks about the importance of decreasing volume during a taper, yet keeping the intensity relatively high. He goes into detail as to how to do this, specifically talking about the length of long runs, when to run mara…

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Dimity McDowell - Another Mother Runner 1:13:04

7+ y ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Dimity McDowell, along with her business parter, Sarah Bowen Shea, are the two mothers behind Another Mother Runner. AMR started as a blog, chronicling the challenges of being both a mother and a runner. AMR has three books for sale, a very popular podcast, as well as a strong social media following. This interview was a ton of fun - one of my favo…

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Episode 014 | Infertility with Dr Tara Simpson 39:10

7+ y ago39:10

39:10

One in 8 couples has difficulty conceiving or sustaining a pregnancy. Infertility is a developmental crisis for couples and leaves them grappling with a roller coaster of emotions, difficult decisions, the juggling of medical appointments, increased stress at a time that most of us expect to be simple and exciting. Risa’s guest today is Dr. Tara Si…

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013 | The Key to Reaching ANY Goal 15:01

7+ y ago15:01

15:01

Do you keep setting goals for yourself and get frustrated because you don’t reach them? Do you wish you knew what to do when your excuses keep getting in the way? Find out how four simple letters, G.O.A.P can be the key to reaching any goal and why the “P” is essential to kicking your excuses to the curb! If you haven’t already, be sure to listen t…

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