The Runna Podcast

Why Rest Days Are Non-Negotiable For Runners (with Olympian Colleen Quigley) | Coach on Call

If you've ever skipped a rest day because it felt lazy - this episode was made for you. This week, Coach Anya sits down with Runna athlete and Olympian Colleen Quigley f

5 Weeks Out From Marathon Day: Why Am I Doubting Myself? | With @CrustbyCarson

Sticking to your marathon training plan but still doubting you can finish? Five weeks out, the novelty of training can start to fade and self-doubt can creep in. Coach A

"I'd Written Myself Off" - Fergus Crawley on 10 Ironmans in 10 Days for Men's Mental Health

Please note: this episode contains references to suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional for su

Why Am I Not Getting Faster? 4 Fixes For Your Running Plateau | with Coach Steph

Doing everything right but not seeing the results? You're not alone, and it's rarely about trying harder. This week, Coach Steph and Anya unpack the four most common rea

"I've Never Looked Like Another Girl" | Hybrid Athlete Lucy Davis on Strength, Body Image & Refusing to Be Boxed In

Lucy Davis has been called masculine her whole life. And she wants other women to stop treating strength and femininity as a contradiction. This week, Anya sits down wit

3 Coaching Tips to Reboot Your Running Motivation (Without Burning Out)

Feeling that September pull to reset your running routine or set some new goals? You're not imagining it. This week, Coach Steph and Anya break down the psychology of th

The Broadway Star Who Ran A Marathon, Then Performed Two Shows That Night! | Jordan Litz

Jordan Litz went from the US Olympic Trials in swimming to becoming the longest-running Fiyero in Wicked's history, first on Broadway and now in the West End's 20th anniv

Joe Wicks: "You Never Regret a Workout" | How to Start Running, Marathon Training & Getting the Nation Moving

Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, joins Ben and Anya on The Runna Podcast to discuss his journey with running, how movement serves as medicine for mental health, and why he’

Anna Archer on Marathon Training, Body Image & Self-Belief | "Beating Yourself Up Brings Nothing Good to You"

Four years ago, Anna Archer ran her first marathon with Runna. She finished in 5:27, cried at 30K, and swore she'd never do it again. She's now done five. Her most recent

Running in Hot Weather: How to Adapt & Still Hit Your PBs

Does heat training actually make you faster? Running in hot weather isn't about pushing harder - it's about adjusting smarter. This week, Ben and Anya break down the sc

Josh Kerr on Breaking the World Record & the Incredible Mindset Behind It

"I knew exactly what was wrapped under the tree. I just had to go downstairs and open it." 🏆 This week on The Runna Podcast, Izzy speaks to Olympic and World medallist J

Tilly Ramsay on Cooking, Running & Doing Hard Things | "Good Food Doesn't Have to Be Fancy"

Tilly Ramsay is one of the most joyful people you'll meet. She's also quietly one of the most competitive. You probably know her from her cookery shows and as Gordon Ram

"I Started Running Because of You" | Mary McCarthy on Marathon Training, Self-Belief & Running Motivation

Most people found her two years ago. She's been running for 19. This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya sat down with running content creator Mary McCarthy to go be

From Rock Bottom to Sub-3 Marathons: How Running Rebuilt Austyn Farrell's Life

"Last year, I was learning about myself. Now, I am myself." This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya speak to dancer, content creator, and marathoner Austyn Farrell

"You’ve Got to Learn to Love the Journey" | Coach Ben’s Final Farewell, Best Bits & Top Coaching Tips

"My passion has always been in helping people achieve their active goals - which is how this all started." After 5 years building Runna from an idea to the world's top-r

How to Train for Ultra Marathons with a Full-Time Job | Mike Wardian

Mike Wardian's ultra marathon training schedule is unlike anything you've heard. Full-time job. Two kids. 4:45am starts. And at 52 years old, he recently won the World M

Reggie Yates, BBC Filmmaker | "If You Can Lace Up Your Trainers, You're a Runner"

Reggie Yates thought a 5k would finish him. Then he trained for a marathon - and fell completely in love with running. In this episode of The Runna Podcast, British broa

Olly Murs: 400km Challenge After 5 Knee Surgeries | "I Enjoyed How Horrible It Was"

Whether you're chasing a marathon PB or simply wondering what you're actually capable of - Olly Murs just raised the bar for everyone. The X Factor star ran, rowed, and

"I Was a Runner the Moment I Started Running" | Why Running Is for Everybody With Tatiana Forbes

Tatiana Forbes started running postpartum in 2023, unable to run for more than 30 seconds. She joined us on The Runna Podcast after crossing the finish line of the United

"I Was More Dangerous to Race” | Keira D'Amato on Breaking the American Marathon Record

Keira D’Amato broke the American marathon record at 37. She did it after a decade away from the sport - while raising two kids, building a real estate career, and redisc