Episodes

  • Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson

    Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson
    Mar 3 2026
    Writers and authors of 'Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport', Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter join Rick and Ben to talk about the book, what it unearthed for them as runners, a celebration of women doing incredible things and what more needs to done about sexism in the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running

    Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running
    Feb 24 2026
    Our guest this week (and cover star of the April issue of the magazine) is comedian, podcaster and now running influencer, Josh Widdicombe. A champion of running for the sake of running, Josh chatted to Ben and Rick at the cover shoot about why he started running, what it does for his physical and mental health, his sobriety, why he'll never sign up for a marathon and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve

    Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve
    Feb 17 2026
    RW columnist, Lisa Jackson, joined Ben and Rick to talk about her new book, "Still Running After All These Tears", which Lisa wrote after not only losing her husband to cancer, but her father and sister too. They three talk about grief, the power that running gives us to do hard things, companionship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith

    Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith
    Feb 10 2026
    Considered the greatest Traitor ever to do it, Harry Clark won the show when he was only 22. However, as he explains to Rick and Ben, life wasn't going to plan and it's only now that he can look back on that time and reflect. Taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh' Awards, Harry talks about his love/hate relationship with running, his desire to push himself, discovering a sense of self, his faith and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe

    Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe
    Feb 3 2026
    The coach and running shoe expert discusses her new book – and the simple steps runners can take to build speed, strength and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • A running coach shares the best advice for new runners

    A running coach shares the best advice for new runners
    Jan 27 2026
    From how to start running, the kit to wear, how to pace those initial efforts to taking on your first race, Tom Craggs (top running coach), shares his wisdom and advice for newbie runners or those returning to the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026

    Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026
    Jan 20 2026
    Ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys joins Ben to talk not just about her new book, 'Start Where You Are', but a whole host of things about running including why she wants to get more women running, why 2025 was such a big year, her DNF at UTMB and how to move on from a race that doesn't go to plan, making future plans and much more. If you want to join the Runner's World Club event that's taking place on Feb 7th, then click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race

    Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race
    Jan 13 2026
    Two stalwarts of the game, winners of the race and a course record holder, Damian Hall has been running the race since the third edition and Jasmine Paris won the race outright in 2019 and set a course record whilst expressing breast milk for her 13-month-old child. Both chat about the draw of the race, their experiences running it and what makes it so unique, plus offer up some expert advice for anyone interested in taking on long races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins