The Runna Podcast

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Join Coach Ben Parker and Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. “The Most Painful Race of My Life” | Boston Finish Line EXCLUSIVE with Sara Hall

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    “The Most Painful Race of My Life” | Boston Finish Line EXCLUSIVE with Sara Hall

    "Everyone told me I'd peaked. Then I ran my fastest marathon at 40." Whether you're questioning your running longevity, chasing a marathon PB after a setback, or wondering if the best is really behind you - this conversation with Sara Hall will make you think differently about what's possible. Sara raced in Boston this week and called it the most painful race of her life. Hours later, she sat down with Anya - honestly, openly, and with the kind of perspective that only comes from two decades competing at the elite level. At 43, she's one of the fastest American marathon runners in history. And she's still not done. In this episode, Sara opens up about winning the Masters field in Boston, her Olympic Trials DNF, and the mindset it takes to keep going when everyone assumes you've peaked. Listen for more on: 🏃‍♀️The exact details of Sara’s 2:20 marathon training and recovery  🗓️ How she maximises longevity and prevents injury  🧠 The race-day mindset secrets for pushing through the "pain cave"  🚀 How to rebuild self-confidence after a major athletic setback 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast 📖 Check out Sara’s new book, ‘For The Love of The Grind’ here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Grind-Memoir-Sara-Hall/dp/1250404282 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 Min.
  2. “There’s no such thing as a good or bad food” | The Nutrition Advice All Runners Need to Hear

    17. APR.

    “There’s no such thing as a good or bad food” | The Nutrition Advice All Runners Need to Hear

    If you’re underfuelled, you will underperform.  Most runners are unintentionally holding back their PBs because of "carb fear"-this week, we’re fixing that. In this episode of The Runna Podcast, sports nutritionist Sian Seccombe explains why underfuelling is one of the most common mistakes runners make. From ‘hitting the wall’ to the serious risks of RED-S, Sian breaks down sports nutrition for runners in a way you can understand and apply. Whether you're training for a marathon or just started your running journey, this is your ultimate guide to how to fuel for a marathon and beyond.  In this episode, Sian explains:  🍝 Why carbs aren’t the enemy (and why you need more of them)  ⏱️ What to eat before a run, during, and after your sessions ⚖️ Why weight loss and marathon training often don’t mix  ⚠️ Signs you’re underfuelling (even if you think you’re not)  🧠 What RED-S is-and why it’s frequently missed Remember, the goal isn’t to eat less 👉 it’s to fuel enough to perform at your best. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 5 Min.
  3. Your Ultimate Marathon Race Day Guide | A Complete Run-Through with Runna Coaches

    10. APR.

    Your Ultimate Marathon Race Day Guide | A Complete Run-Through with Runna Coaches

    What should you actually do before a marathon? And how do you stay calm, confident, and in control on race day? In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben and Anya guide you through your entire marathon race day - from the night before to the start line, through the race itself, and into post-race recovery. Whether you're running London, Boston, your first marathon or your fiftieth, this episode is your complete marathon race day guide. We cover how to prepare, what to eat, how to pace, and how to stay in control so you can avoid common mistakes and enjoy the experience. Ben and Anya share practical coaching tips and personal routines, breaking down exactly what to do (and what not to do) so you can arrive at the start line feeling calm - and finish feeling proud. In this episode, we cover: 🎒 Pre-Race Prep: What to Do the Day Before a Marathon 🍝 Carb Loading: What to Eat Before a Marathon 🌅 Race Morning Routine: What to Eat & When to Wake Up ⏱️ Marathon Pacing Strategy: Why Starting Slower Leads to a Stronger Finish 🏁 Post-Race Recovery: What to Do After a Marathon From laying out your kit to pacing and fuelling right, this episode walks you through race day step-by-step - so you can stay calm and run your best race. 📥 Download Your Free Marathon Race Day Checklist: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sq8og6BVKLNbNdgSo_6U-nOnfNZ3B_WI/view?usp=drive_link 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 Min.
  4. From Wall Street Millionaire to Rock Bottom - Then a 2:29 Marathon | Ken Rideout

    3. APR.

    From Wall Street Millionaire to Rock Bottom - Then a 2:29 Marathon | Ken Rideout

    **Please note, this episode contains discussion of drug addiction, substance misuse, and suicide, which some listeners may find upsetting. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek professional support.** "Discipline is the only thing that will set you free" He beat opioid addiction. Then ran a 2:29 marathon at 50. Ken Rideout is the fastest masters marathon runner in the world - and this week, he brings his story of addiction recovery, discipline, and complete reinvention to The Runna Podcast. This isn't just a running tips episode. It's a story about what it takes to rebuild your life from scratch - and how running became the framework that made it possible. Ken didn't just get clean - he replaced chaos with consistency, turned pain into purpose, and became living proof that it's never too late. In this episode:  🧠 The mindset behind taking risks vs playing it safe  🏃‍♂️ What really happened in his NYC Half debut  📊 His pacing strategy - and where it went wrong  ⚖️ The biggest mistakes runners make stepping up to the half  🚀 Why just starting is the hardest - and most important - step Whether you're a runner chasing a big goal, struggling with consistency, or need some proof that reinvention is possible - this one's for you. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast And you can find Ken’s new book here: Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard: Amazon.co.uk: Rideout, Ken: 9781529956030: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 3 Min.
  5. Grant Fisher: Behind The Scenes of an Olympian's Half Marathon Debut

    27. MÄRZ

    Grant Fisher: Behind The Scenes of an Olympian's Half Marathon Debut

    "It's a home Olympics. The goal is to WIN." So why did a 2x Olympic medalist choose a race where success wasn't guaranteed? Grant Fisher joins us the day after his half marathon debut at the United Airlines NYC Half - where he ran 1:00:53, one of the fastest American-born debuts ever. But this wasn't a perfect race. He went out hard, took risks, and learned more because of it. This is a real-time look at how an Olympian approaches a new distance - the pacing decisions, the mindset under pressure, and what it all means for his long-term pursuit of Olympic gold. In this episode:  🧠 The mindset behind taking risks vs playing it safe  🏃‍♂️ What really happened in his NYC Half debut  📊 His pacing strategy - and where it went wrong  ⚖️ The biggest mistakes runners make stepping up to the half  🚀 Why just starting is the hardest - and most important - step Whether you’re running your first half marathon or chasing a PB, this is a rare insight into how elites train, race, and avoid the mistakes most runners make. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 Min.
  6. Will Zouhair Talbi Win Boston? | The Quiet Rise of America's Third-Fastest Marathoner

    20. MÄRZ

    Will Zouhair Talbi Win Boston? | The Quiet Rise of America's Third-Fastest Marathoner

    Zouhair Talbi just ran 59:41, placing 1st American at the United Airlines NYC Half - and we got the inside scoop.  Fresh off a 2nd place finish last weekend, elite runner and Olympian Zouhair Talbi joins us to break down the mindset, decisions, and race instincts behind elite performance - and what it means heading into Boston in five weeks. Zouhair takes us inside the race - sharing how he reads his body within the first mile, how he decides when to surge, and why sometimes the smartest move is not to follow the pack.  Highlights include:  🎯 How Zouhair ran a 59:41 PB  🏃‍♀️ Behind his 2:05 marathon breakthrough 🏅 His Olympic career and handling setbacks 🚀 His Boston strategy and goals This episode is for runners who want to understand what elite performance actually looks like - and the mindset required when the margins are small and the stakes are high. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 Min.
  7. Can Everybody Be a Runner? | Scottee on Beginner Running and Belonging

    13. MÄRZ

    Can Everybody Be a Runner? | Scottee on Beginner Running and Belonging

    Who is running really for? Can everyone be “a runner”? This week, beginner runner and performance artist Scottee joins us on The Runna Podcast the day after his first half marathon to talk running confidence, mental health, and why he almost never started. This is a raw, funny and honest conversation about starting running when the sport hasn’t always felt welcoming.  Highlights include:  🏃 Why running in public feels so exposing, and how Scottee pushed through it 🧠 The mental health shift that running quietly created 🏅 What he wishes someone had told him as a complete beginner 💡 His honest advice to anyone who doesn't feel like a "real runner" yet If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in the running world, this episode might just change your mind.  🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 Std. 3 Min.
  8. The Runner’s Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Twice The Health

    6. MÄRZ

    The Runner’s Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Twice The Health

    Can you run while pregnant? And how do you safely return to running after having a baby?  In this International Women’s Day special of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by two incredible women redefining what strength looks like in women’s running. Anya speaks to Hannah and Em from Twice The Health about running during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and balancing motherhood with performance. Hannah shares her experience returning to competitive running postpartum, while Em shares her experience running whilst pregnant, both offering lived experience and professional insight as qualified nutritionists. Together they explore the realities of running while pregnant, adapting training across trimesters, fuelling properly, and navigating the pressure to “bounce back” after birth. It’s an honest and empowering conversation about female physiology, motherhood, and staying connected to running through every stage of life. Highlights include:  🏃‍♀️ Running while pregnant – how to adapt training, mileage and intensity safely 👶 Postpartum running – returning to running and balancing motherhood with training 🥑 Nutrition for runners – fuelling, hydration and supporting healthy performance Whether you’re a runner, a partner, or simply interested in training hard and living healthily, this episode is packed with insight on nutrition, performance, and supporting runners through every stage. We also want to acknowledge that pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and returning to running look different for everyone. Every experience is valid. 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.  🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 Min.
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Join Coach Ben Parker and Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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