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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.

Chart trend

Position in the Running chart (US), last 90 days.

#2
all-time peak
9
days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

Latest episodes

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

#14 trending · Running

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

Sep 11
21 min

"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

Sep 4
1 h 10 min

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

Aug 28
21 min

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

Aug 21
50 min

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’

Aug 14
56 min

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

Aug 7
48 min

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

Jul 31
29 min

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

Jul 24
23 min

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

Jul 17
51 min

"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

Jul 10
1 h 02 min

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

Jul 3
48 min

"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

Jun 26
43 min

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

Jun 19
35 min

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

Jun 12
48 min

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

Jun 5
48 min

"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

May 29
45 min

"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

May 22
43 min

"I Never Expected to Be Back on the Start Line" | Ben Shephard on Running Marathons at 50

From a devastating back injury to a 3:29 marathon at 50 - Ben Shephard just ran his first marathon in 16 years. Whether you're returning from injury, chasing a marathon

May 15
57 min

"I Can Feel Him Kicking Before the Run" | Podiums & Parenthood with with Calli & Nick Hauger

Calli Hauger-Thackery won a marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. The world had no idea. She joined us before lining up in Boston at 22 weeks - with her husband, coach, and trai

May 8
52 min

"The Award Is You Didn't Die" | Russ Cook ‘Hardest Geezer’ on Running Africa and Marathon Training

Russ Cook, ‘Hardest Geezer’,  joins Coach Ben and Anya Culling for a special live recording in London, chasing a blistering 2:35 marathon goal. Despite running across a c

May 1
37 min

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