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

    HACE 14 H

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

    3 ABR

    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 h 3 min
  3. Grant Fisher: Behind The Scenes of an Olympian's Half Marathon Debut

    27 MAR

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

    20 MAR

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

    13 MAR

    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 h 3 min
  6. The Runner’s Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum with Twice The Health

    6 MAR

    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
  7. How to Run a 2:17 Marathon Without Being Miserable | Hugo Fry

    27 FEB

    How to Run a 2:17 Marathon Without Being Miserable | Hugo Fry

    “If you put more work in, you will see the results.” But how much is enough? In this inspiring episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Anya sits down with 2:17 marathoner and content creator Hugo Fry - serious about speed, but not about himself.  From lockdown 5Ks to becoming one of the UK’s fastest sub-elite marathoners, Hugo reveals his training secrets around sleep, fuelling, and the ‘delusional self-confidence’ that keeps him pushing forward. Plus, hear how he broke Guinness World Records dressed as Super Mario and Santa!  A self-confessed running addict, Hugo credits his rapid rise to one thing: he genuinely loves the process. Now building towards Boston and chasing 2:15, Hugo explains why balance isn’t constant - sometimes you have to go all in.  But long-term improvement isn’t built on intensity alone - it’s built on consistency, commitment, and protecting the joy that keeps you coming back. Highlights include:  🏁 From 2:52 to 2:17 - the unglamorous progression 🧠 Marathon Mindset: balancing ambition and avoiding burnout 😴 The extra 1%s: sleep, mouth tape and cross-training If you’re serious about improving, but don’t want running to become your entire identity, this episode will shift how you think about performance.  🎧 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.

    50 min
  8. Your Marathon Training Check-In: Everything You Need To Know

    20 FEB

    Your Marathon Training Check-In: Everything You Need To Know

    Is marathon training meant to feel this hard?🏃‍♂️  If you’re halfway through your training block and suddenly your legs feel heavier, marathon pace feels daunting, and your confidence has dipped - you’re not alone. In this episode, Ben and Anya bring you a mid-marathon training check-in for anyone building towards a spring race like London or Boston (or any marathon, really). We break down why this stage of training often feels tougher than expected - both physically and mentally - and what’s actually normal. From cumulative fatigue and slower paces, to motivation dips and fuelling mistakes, this is your reminder to zoom out, trust the process, and make a few smart adjustments if needed. Whether you’re chasing a PB or just aiming to get to the start line feeling strong, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and keep going. Highlights include:  🏃 Heavy Legs & Slower Paces: Why this doesn’t mean you’re losing fitness 🔥 Burnout vs. “Appropriately Tired”: Knowing the difference 🍝 Marathon fuelling Mistakes: The hidden reason your runs feel harder 💤 Recovery & rest days: where your marathon fitness actually happens Most runners don’t quit at mile 20. They quit in week 8. If you’re in the messy middle of marathon training, this is the part you’ll be proud you didn’t quit. 🎧 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.

    34 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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    Runna
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    108
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