The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running.
Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique int...
Some people run one marathon in their lifetime. Some run one a year. Some energetic types might even run a marathon a month. But rare is the runner who runs a marathon every day for a year. Yet that is exactly what James Cooper has done. It helps that he’s fuelled by the motivation to raise money for Samaritans, following the death by suicide of his uncle. Listen to him speak about training, recovery, nutrition and how anyone can achieve incredible things with the right mindset.
James is raising money for Samaritans: justgiving.com/page/smilinggg366
Follow him on Instagram: @smilingggman
If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed on the podcast, Samaritans’ trained volunteers are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Calls are free and completely confidential. Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org
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How to fit in S&C to your running week
We all know strength and conditioning (S&C) is important. Various studies have shown it can improve running economy and there's also some evidence it can reduce the chances of injury. But what should it look like for runners and how should you fit it into a busy running week? S&C leading expert Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer in physiology at Loughborough University, offer his advice to runners of all abilities.
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Running and back pain
Back pain affects millions of people across the UK. But a new study suggests running may be able to help chronic lower back back pain. It comes off the back of some previous research showing that running doesn’t seem to harm the back and may actually be good for spine health.
Running physio Tom Goom discusses these studies and offers some general advice for any runners currently suffering from back pain.
The NHS has lots of advice on back pain and its possible causes: nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
This podcast and its content is not intended to replace medical assessment and advice. If you have an injury, we recommend seeing a qualified health professional.
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Talking fashion, expensive vests and more with Tim Soar
Founder of Soar Running, Tim Soar, join us to talk about launching a premium running brand and how running (and the kit) has changed since then. We talk expensive vests, the design process, how discount culture has ruined consumers shopping habits, the environmental impact of producing kit, why he'll always pursue that perfect garment and how material science is only getting more fascinating.
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Phily Bowden: How I ran a 2:25 marathon
It's rare that someone combines both elite-level marathon running with elite-level humour – but Phily Bowden is the glorious exception to the rule. Having run 2:25 at the Berlin Marathon, her sights are now on the LA Olympics, all while creating amazing content for her ever-growing online following.
Check out Phily on YouTube: youtube.com/c/PhilyBowden
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The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running.
Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.
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