The Runner's World UK Podcast

Runner's World UK

The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running, here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, news, advice, in-depth discussion and much, much more.

  • 27 minutes 1 second
    Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith

    Considered the greatest Traitor ever to do it, Harry Clark won the show when he was only 22. However, as he explains to Rick and Ben, life wasn't going to plan and it's only now that he can look back on that time and reflect.

    Taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh' Awards, Harry talks about his love/hate relationship with running, his desire to push himself, discovering a sense of self, his faith and much more.

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    10 February 2026, 4:20 am
  • 37 minutes 44 seconds
    Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe

    The coach and running shoe expert discusses her new book – and the simple steps runners can take to build speed, strength and confidence.

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    3 February 2026, 10:24 am
  • 36 minutes 55 seconds
    A running coach shares the best advice for new runners

    From how to start running, the kit to wear, how to pace those initial efforts to taking on your first race, Tom Craggs (top running coach), shares his wisdom and advice for newbie runners or those returning to the sport.

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    27 January 2026, 4:20 am
  • 55 minutes 29 seconds
    Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026

    Ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys joins Ben to talk not just about her new book, 'Start Where You Are', but a whole host of things about running including why she wants to get more women running, why 2025 was such a big year, her DNF at UTMB and how to move on from a race that doesn't go to plan, making future plans and much more.

    If you want to join the Runner's World Club event that's taking place on Feb 7th, then click here.

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    20 January 2026, 4:20 am
  • 54 minutes 24 seconds
    Jasmin Paris and Damian Hall talk about The Spine race

    Two stalwarts of the game, winners of the race and a course record holder, Damian Hall has been running the race since the third edition and Jasmine Paris won the race outright in 2019 and set a course record whilst expressing breast milk for her 13-month-old child.

    Both chat about the draw of the race, their experiences running it and what makes it so unique, plus offer up some expert advice for anyone interested in taking on long races.

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    13 January 2026, 4:20 am
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    The Spine Race: founder Phil Hayday Brown joins us to chat all things Spine

    It's January and for a dedicated few and come keen dot-watchers, it can only mean one thing - The Spine Race.


    Quite possibly the toughest race in the UK, the Spine is a 268 mile race up the Pennine way and as Phil reveals, the 2027 version is going to get tougher!


    We talk the evolution of this amazing race, why runners are attracted to such extreme races and how the Spine community might be one of the nicest in running.


    Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/the_rick_pearson/https://www.instagram.com/benhobson/ Wellness video producer: https://www.instagram.com/chelia.batkin/

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    6 January 2026, 8:50 pm
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    Running 40 marathons in 40 European countries solo

    Angus Read graduated from university in July and, like any adventurous 22-year-old, wanted to go travelling.

    His plans grew, as did his desire to do something to not only better himself, but also raise money for charity, so he planned to do it all - a solo trip where he'd make his way across Europe, running a marathon in as many countries as he could, fund raising for Cancer Research.

    He's just finished this four month long trip and joined us to discuss the planning of such a trip, why running solo across Europe was the best experience he could have hoped for and how a rogue pizza in London nearly scuppered the whole experience. 


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    2 January 2026, 4:13 pm
  • 42 minutes 33 seconds
    Our 2025 running highlights

    It's been a bumper year for running, from mass participation at an all time high to elite sprints at the marathon, Rick, Ben, Rachel and Jen discuss some of the highlights and chat about their own personal moments too.

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    30 December 2025, 4:20 am
  • 45 minutes 26 seconds
    Sarah Perry: From winning backyard ultras to the joys of running with her dog

    Not only did she set a new world record at Big's Backyard ultra this year by running close to 400 miles over four days, but Sarah Perry also recently won a race called 'The Hill', which saw he run over 1 1/2 times the height on Everest in 48 hours.

    Rick and Ben spoke to Sarah about her amazing performances this year, what's so special about backyard ultras, the joy of running with dog and why running still needs to be fun.

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    23 December 2025, 4:20 am
  • 36 minutes 45 seconds
    An 82-year-old blind runner on why you should never give up

    Mick Duplock is truly remarkable. A season ultra-runner and Comrades finisher, he developed retinitis pigmentosa (aka tunnel vision) in his fifties, leaving him unable to see. Did it stop him from running? Not likely. Instead, at 82, he says he's never been more passionate about it. 'There are lots of things that I can't do,' he says, 'but I can still run.'


    If you're visually impaired and want to find a guide runner, visit: englandathletics.org/take-part/programmes/findaguide/


    If you're interested in becoming a guide runner, visit: https://www.englandathletics.org/take-part/programmes/findaguide/become-a-guide-runner/


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    9 December 2025, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 44 seconds
    What does it really mean to train "hard"? A running coach explains.

    Joining Ben and Rachel this week is former GB athlete and now supreme running coach, Jo Wilkinson.

    We chat about what it means to train hard, the different versions of this and what the main goal of any running that requires a lot of effort should be.

    We only mention David Goggins once.

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    2 December 2025, 4:20 am
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