Episodes

  • Jasmine Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race

    Jasmine 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
  • The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine

    The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine
    Jan 6 2026
    It's January and for a dedicated few and come keen dot-watchers, it can only mean one thing - The Spine Race. Quite possibly the toughest race in the UK, the Spine is a 268 mile race up the Pennine way and as Phil reveals, the 2027 version is going to get tougher! We talk the evolution of this amazing race, why runners are attracted to such extreme races and how the Spine community might be one of the nicest in running. Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/the_rick_pearson/https://www.instagram.com/benhobson/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Running 40 marathons in 40 European countries solo

    Running 40 marathons in 40 European countries solo
    Dec 16 2025
    Angus Read graduated from university in July and, like any adventurous 22-year-old, wanted to go travelling. His plans grew, as did his desire to do something to not only better himself, but also raise money for charity, so he planned to do it all - a solo trip where he'd make his way across Europe, running a marathon in as many countries as he could, fund raising for Cancer Research. He's just finished this four month long trip and joined us to discuss the planning of such a trip, why running solo across Europe was the best experience he could have hoped for and how a rogue pizza in London nearly scuppered the whole experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Our 2025 running highlights

    Our 2025 running highlights
    Dec 30 2025
    It's been a bumper year for running, from mass participation at an all time high to elite sprints at the marathon, Rick, Ben, Rachel and Jen discuss some of the highlights and chat about their own personal moments too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Sarah Perry: From winning backyard ultras to the joys of running with her dog

    Sarah Perry: From winning backyard ultras to the joys of running with her dog
    Dec 23 2025
    Not only did she set a new world record at Big's Backyard ultra this year by running close to 400 miles over four days, but Sarah Perry also recently won a race called 'The Hill', which saw he run over 1 1/2 times the height on Everest in 48 hours. Rick and Ben spoke to Sarah about her amazing performances this year, what's so special about backyard ultras, the joy of running with dog and why running still needs to be fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • An 82-year-old blind runner on why you should never give up

    An 82-year-old blind runner on why you should never give up
    Dec 9 2025
    Mick Duplock is truly remarkable. A season ultra-runner and Comrades finisher, he developed retinitis pigmentosa (aka tunnel vision) in his fifties, leaving him unable to see. Did it stop him from running? Not likely. Instead, at 82, he says he's never been more passionate about it. 'There are lots of things that I can't do,' he says, 'but I can still run.' If you're visually impaired and want to find a guide runner, visit: englandathletics.org/take-part/programmes/findaguide/ If you're interested in becoming a guide runner, visit: https://www.englandathletics.org/take-part/programmes/findaguide/become-a-guide-runner/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • What does it really mean to train "hard"? A running coach explains.

    What does it really mean to train "hard"? A running coach explains.
    Dec 2 2025
    Joining Ben and Rachel this week is former GB athlete and now supreme running coach, Jo Wilkinson. We chat about what it means to train hard, the different versions of this and what the main goal of any running that requires a lot of effort should be. We only mention David Goggins once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • The running inventions we'd love to see

    The running inventions we'd love to see
    Nov 25 2025
    We sat and down and thought, "What do we need to invent to make running better?" and here is what we came up with! Set a new PB using the FuelDrone or continue to run whatever the weather with ClimaBubble. These and many more semi-useful inventions that smarter people need to make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins