The None to Run Podcast

In Part 2 of our conversation with None to Run founder Mark Kennedy, he goes deeper into the mindset, mission, and meaning behind helping beginners become lifelong runners.
Part 2 is for beginner runners who need a reminder that progress takes time — and that every running journey is unique. It’s also for anyone curious about the heart behind None to Run, the lessons learned in building it, and what’s coming next. 

Mark shares thoughtful insights on:
The most common struggles people face when starting (and sticking with) a running habit
Why patience and self-kindness matter more than pace or distance
The deeply personal and diverse journeys runners experience
Key lessons from building None to Run as both a business and a community
Exciting plans for the future — including research-backed features and continued personal growth
The lasting impact that None to Run has had on people’s lives
This episode is a reminder that every runner's path is unique — and that's what makes the journey so powerful.

 👉 Ready to start running?
Download the None to Run app and join thousands of beginners building confidence, one step at a time: https://www.nonetorun.com/

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Mark Kennedy, the founder of None to Run, shares how his lifelong love of sports led him to create one of the most supportive running apps and communities for beginners.
Mark opens up about:
His transition from a corporate career to entrepreneurship
The inspiration behind the None to Run app
Why understanding your audience is key to building a meaningful product
What it was like launching during a global pandemic
The ups and downs of building a business that helps people become runners — even if they’re starting from zero
Whether you’re an aspiring founder, beginner runner, or someone curious about building a mission-driven product, you’ll find a ton of insight and inspiration in this conversation.
 👉 Ready to start running?
Download the None to Run app and join thousands of beginners building confidence, one step at a time: https://www.nonetorun.com/

Are you struggling with Couch to 5K? This beginner-friendly running plan offers a gentler approach, with time-based runs and strength training to prepare your run!
Read the blog post here: 3 Flaws in Couch to 5K (And a Better Plan for Beginner Runners)
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In this podcast episode, I chat with Alex Hutchinson.
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist whose work appears in Outside Magazine, The Globe and Mail, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications.
His latest book, came out in February of 2018, is ENDURE: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. 
He lives in the same neighbourhood as me in Toronto, but is sadly too fast for me to run with!
In this episode we talk about: How Alex improved his PB in the 1,500 meters when he had been stuck at the same time for years! This is a crazy story, which you’re gonna love.

What is the central governor theory and why your body works so darn hard not to hurt itself?

Pain tolerance. How the heck do pro athletes and Olympians push through pain and ways you can push your self more than you thought was possible.

Tips for optimizing both your physical and mental performance when you just getting started running.

What we can learn from Olympian about the common cold and some rules for you to decide whether you should run or not when you’ve come down with something.

Treadmill running – is it actually different than running outside?  If so, what can we do to make it more realistic!

Running on a low carb diet – what you need to know!

And more!

Please enjoy my chat with Alex Hutchinson!
Links Follow Alex on Twitter @sweatscience
Check out Alex’s book - Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
Alex’s personal website
Alex’s column on Outside Magazine

James Clear is the author of the New York Times Bestseller, Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones.
In this conversation with James, you’ll learn:
How to overcome a lack of motivation and willpower.

How to make tiny, easy changes that deliver big results and will make you a better runner.

The best way to break your bad habits and stick to good ones (like running!).

How to get back on track when you get off course.

And much more!

Click here to read the transcript for this episode.
This episode is brought to you by my beginner running plan, None to Run.
Cheers,
Mark