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The Runner's World UK Podcast

Runner's World UK
Running
Injury Prevention
Shin Splints
Marathon Training
Strength Training
Plyometrics
Physical Therapy
Pyeongyang Marathon
Backyard Ultra
Stretch-Shortening Cycle
Heart Rate Training
Fitness
Training Techniques
Unorthodox Training Methods
Trail Running
Power Training
Running Style
Cadence
Nutrition
Ultra Running

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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Latest Episodes

Author, writer and journalist Duncan Craig joins Rick and Ben to talk about his recent attempt to race his younger self.

24-year-old Duncan ran the London Marathon in a time of 3:23, but 25 years later, can he beat that time?

Well, you'll have to l... more

Freshly crowned with not only a gold medal but also a world record from the 24 hour World Championships in Albi, France, Sarah Webster joined us to talk about her incredible performance, winning gold, what it takes to run for 24 hours, how a dislocat... more

Taking a punt at listing some of the hardest races out there, Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to discuss the criteria of what makes a race hard and what races should be on your bucket list if all you want to do is really suffer!

There are of cours... more

Ever heard someone say something like, "the marathon begins at mile 20" and thought that simply isn't true? Us too.

Rick and Ben discuss running's greatest fallacies, most being just daft things people say, some are a bit troubling or dismisses and ... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Webster
British athlete who specializes in ultra-distance running and recently achieved a world record in a 24-hour race.
Episode: Sarah Webster: what it takes to run 278km in 24 hours
Levi Moore
Pelvic health physiotherapist with extensive expertise in women's health
Episode: Running after childbirth
Tom Evans
Ultra runner and Red Bull athlete, winner of the 2025 UTMB
Red Bull
Episode: BONUS UTMB WINNERS EPISODE
Ruth Croft
Professional trail runner, winner of UTMB, and aspiring naturopath
Episode: BONUS UTMB WINNERS EPISODE
Anya Culling
234 Marathoner and Lululemon athlete
Lululemon
Episode: How I went from a 4:34 to 2:34 marathon
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Global VP of Running at New Balance overseeing running and outdoor
New Balance
Episode: Big brands and trail running
Jen Bazan
Membership Director at Runners World
Runners World Club
Episode: Big brands and trail running
Brendan O'Meara
Author of "The Front Runner, The Life of Steve Prefontaine"
Episode: The life and legend of Steve Prefontaine
Jonty Brown
Ultra runner diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and running coach
Run Limited
Episode: Running with diabetes

Hosts

Rick Pearson
Host known for his engaging approach to discussions and interviews about all things running, emphasizing community and personal experiences in the sport.
Ben Hobson
Co-host who brings a balance of humor and insightful commentary to discussions about running, athleticism, and community support.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 664 ratings
  • Uninspired, catered to male runners, terrible interviewing skills

    As a female runner, I found a lot of the content to be really not geared towards considering that women are different in their hormonal needs, etc, and it felt quite ignorant in some comments. I also listened to the UTMB winners interview, and it sounds like the guys have never even researched or read even an article about ultra trail running. Their questions were also quite ignorant and repeated questions that the winners also already answered. In all, I have no idea why this has the ratings it... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shae.E
    Australia2 months ago
  • Great!

    Great job with this podcast! It’s fun, informative, and I love the jingles. Lol!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmaFelbs
    United States3 months ago
  • Injury Woes

    Love the Podcast, listen to it when out on my morning run. I do like the Physio interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RichKi122
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • The ‘mansplaining’ episode 🙄

    Well I’ve heard some feminist rubbish in the past but this is the best example - men and women are totally different & clearly they don’t like men.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flacky123
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Work on the form as well as the content

    Poor content with nothing really deep or instructive but what’s worse is that you can get an ad between a question and an answer which is huge disrespect to both the speaker and the listener

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fouuuck
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Some listeners have expressed concerns about the occasional lack of depth in discussions, while others just enjoy the relaxed and enjoyable format.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging content that caters to runners of all levels.
Positive comments often highlight the entertaining banter between hosts and guests.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#64
United States/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#5
United Kingdom/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#47
Canada/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#11
Italy/Sports/Running
Apple Podcasts
#24
Australia/Sports/Running

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sarah Webster: what it takes to run 278km in 24 hours
Q: What genre of music were you listening to?
She enjoyed ABBA, musicals like Mary Poppins, and other upbeat tracks to maintain a good mood during the race.
Sarah Webster: what it takes to run 278km in 24 hours
Q: How do you actually mentally prepare for that race?
Webster mentioned using music as a treat after a certain duration and focusing on gradual benchmarks throughout the race.
Running after childbirth
Q: What are some common issues that moms should be aware of when returning to running?
Common issues include musculoskeletal pain around the hips and pelvis, as well as pelvic floor symptoms such as incontinence.
Running after childbirth
Q: What are some of the changes that happened to a woman's body during childbirth?
The pelvic floor will have been stretched, and there might be an increase in pressure downward, requiring time for recovery.
Running etiquette and a quiz!
Q: What tells a little bit about how nice of a person you are when a friend signs up for the same race and they're not as quick as you?
It involves the decision of whether to offer to run together and the contextual understanding of your friendship dynamics.

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Recent guests on The Runner's World UK Podcast include:

1. Sarah Webster
2. Levi Moore
3. Tom Evans
4. Ruth Croft
5. Anya Culling
6. Kevin Fitzpatrick
7. Jen Bazan
8. Brendan O'Meara

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