
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 401 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningSports | |||

Fresh from her RW cover shoot, Jenni Falconer joins Rick and Rachel to talk about her lifelong love of running. From chasing PBs, overcoming injuries, why she loves to train and how she wants to never stop doing it, we cover off all areas of her runn... more
Ben Shepard joins Rick and Ben to talk about his 16 year hiatus from marathons after an injury stopped him running, how he managed the fear of re-injury and started training again, why he continues to want to prove to himself he can do hard things an... more
Fresh from her record breaking performance of setting a new FKT for the Via Alpina, ultrarunner Sophie Woods joins Rick and Ben to talk about this monumental run, what motivated her to do it, how it helped her fall back in love with trail running and... more
For the first time ever, the European Athletics Championships are coming to the UK, continuing a fantastic summer of track and field.
To guide us through the event, Lloyd Kempson joins us once again and makes us all feel very excited about the event... more
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This is just the sort of company I’m looking for on my long runs as a u15 county champion and uk medalist really love the pod and magazine!
Sort of. Kind of. Like. Sort of. Kind of. Like.
In every sentence!!!!
Other than that- it’s very good for runners of all abilities.
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
Great job with this podcast! It’s fun, informative, and I love the jingles. Lol!
Love the Podcast, listen to it when out on my morning run. I do like the Physio interviews.
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The show centers on running in all its forms, from elite competition and endurance quests to trail adventures and lifestyle topics. Conversations range from training science and injury prevention to aging athletes, mental resilience, and the social side of running—plus occasional forays into music, comedy, and storytelling. Guests include elite runners, coaches, authors, and influencers who illuminate practical tips, personal journeys, and broader trends in running culture. The format blends expert insight with approachable, person-forward storytelling, making it a valuable listen for anyone who runs or is curious about the sport's wider world. Notable is the consistent emphasis on longevity, motivation, and real-world tactics that listener... more
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Recent guests on Runner's World Podcast include:
1. Ben Shepard
2. Sophie Woods
3. Lloyd Kempson
4. Richard Blagrove
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7. Hugh Bratia
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