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- Ben West's incredible work with Reasons To Stay is genuinely saving lives.
As explained in his full episode, his heartbreaking story has been turned into a movement that helps break the stigma around suicide and offers help for those who truly need it.
In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, he answers all of your questions.
If after listening to episode you feel like you need any kind of help, please reach out to the Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free to call, anytime.
Phone: 116 123 - Ben West is the man behind the inspirational Reasons To Stay. A website where anyone in the world can send a letter to someone thinking about suicide giving them a reason to stay.
In just a few months, 4 million letters have been shared and who knows how many lives changed.
He is also a huge runner, being an advocate for its benefits for mental health. He even ran the 2026 London Marathon carrying a flag, honouring the names of thousands of people we have tragically lost to suicide.
If after listening to episode you feel like you need any kind of help, please reach out to the Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free to call, anytime.
Phone: 116 123 - Running shoes can make or break your runs... They can indicate how you run and can even be part of different problems!
Jenni is here with all the advice you need when picking an essential piece of kit.
Martin Lewis answers your questions on the RunPod Sprint on Wednesday!
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Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.
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