
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 | 386 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRunning | |||

He's written a book about ageing and running, so Damian Hall is back on the podcast to encourage us all to keep going as we age. We chat around the health benefits, but also how to continue to be competitive, the best approach to training, why the ri... more
This week on the podcast, Rick and Ben are joined by Hugo Fry, a running influencer who brings a much lighter and entertaining side to the world of 'runfluencing', whilst also being an undeniably fast runner.
We chat about Hugo's route into running,... more
A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon.
Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it means for the future of distance... more
Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel and Joe and between them all, they've run quite a few marathons, so they're sharing all they know about about what to do and what not to do when it comes to running 26.2 miles successfully.
We've got advice on how t... more
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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.
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.
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This podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of running, covering a diverse range of topics related to the sport. Episodes feature a mix of celebrity interviews, professional athletes, coaches, and everyday runners, discussing everything from personal journeys in running to the psychological and physical benefits associated with the activity. Listeners can expect to hear inspiring stories of transformation, practical advice on training and sports gear, and engaging discussions on mental health, lifestyle, and community aspects surrounding running. The content is likely to resonate with both novice runners and seasoned athletes seeking to find joy in their running endeavors while navigating challenges associated with the sport.
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Runner's World Podcast launched 8 years ago and published 386 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Runner's World Podcast include:
1. Sabastian Sawe
2. Joe Mackey
3. James Norton
4. Dr. Mimi Leighton
5. Josh Kerr
6. Kevin Quinn
7. Josie Perry
8. Robert Macfarlane
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