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Join Ben Sheppard as he chats with some of the most inspiring voices in the running world — from elite athletes and your favourite running influencers to everyday runners with incredible stories to tell. Subscribe now to catch new episodes every Tuesday evening, powered by RunThrough. 🏃‍♂️🎙️

  1. 1d ago

    #167 - How Full Time Teacher Charlie Sandison Became A 2:15 Marathon Runner

    Charlie Sandison joins Ben Sheppard on The RunThrough Podcast to share how he's balanced life as a full time teacher with becoming a 2:15 marathon runner. Juggling early mornings, long days in the classroom and a demanding training schedule, Charlie has built an incredible running career alongside his profession. He talks about finding consistency, making sacrifices and why being kind to yourself is just as important as chasing ambitious goals. The pair dive into Charlie's journey from competitive swimming to marathon running, and how a love of the sport has taken him further than he ever imagined. Charlie reflects on his London Marathon experience, where things got tough midway through the race. Instead of focusing solely on times and splits, he chose to embrace the atmosphere, soak up the support and enjoy one of the biggest days of his life. Now, with performances that once felt impossible already achieved, Charlie explains why his relationship with running is evolving. He still wants to run faster, but creating memories, enjoying the process and making the most of every opportunity are becoming just as important. This is a conversation about balancing ambition with a busy career, finding joy in the pursuit of big goals and proving that extraordinary performances can come from ordinary people who are willing to put in the work. Charlie Sandison - https://www.instagram.com/charlie_sandison/?hl=en Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

    45 min
  2. #160 - Run Forever: Damien Hall on Endurance, Aging & What It's Really Like To Run The Barkley Marathons

    May 5

    #160 - Run Forever: Damien Hall on Endurance, Aging & What It's Really Like To Run The Barkley Marathons

    In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Damien Hall joins host Ben Sheppard for a brilliant and honest conversation about ultra running, ageing well, adventure and what it really means to keep going. Damien reflects on his ongoing career in the sport, from lining up at his first half marathon to representing GB, finishing fifth at UTMB and taking on some of the toughest races in the world, including the Barkley Marathons. He shares how curiosity around distance turned into a deep passion, and why chasing adventure has always been just as important as chasing results. They dive into the realities of DNFs, the lessons that come from failure and how those moments have shaped him as both an athlete and a coach. Damien also opens up about getting older in the sport, the small changes he has noticed in performance, and why experience, patience and perspective can actually become powerful advantages over time. The conversation also explores his record attempts and FKTs, the mental challenge of racing versus solo adventure, and why breaking things down into smaller moments is key when facing huge distances. They also chat about his new book Run Forever, what the title really means, and how runners can stay consistent, healthy and motivated for years to come. A thoughtful and inspiring episode packed with insight, honesty and a real love for the process of running. Get A Copy of Damien's New Book 'Run Forever' here. Damien Hall - https://www.instagram.com/ultra_damo/ Ben Sheppard - https://www.instagram.com/bensheppard93/

    52 min

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