Ultra-marathon runner Rob Pope, better known as "the real-life Forrest Gump" is back with more tales of incredible feats of human endurance... and even a near death experience.

In this episode, Rob talks about his latest challenge: a 569-mile, 14-day coast-to-coast run across Britain for Nestlé's Taste Trail, which raised over 175,000 meals for The Felix Project. The man who ran Forrest Gump's famous USA journey, 5 times over - now tells us how running across the UK compares! KitKat factories, perils of Scottish roads, rural beauty and more.

He also tells Jenni about running 2,000km across Australia alongside AC/DC's tour dates — where he met the band, who turned out to be huge supporters of his challenge, and had a terrifyingly close call with one of the world's deadliest snakes along the way.

Expect blisters, near-death wildlife encounters and a run-in with rock royalty... all in a day's work for Rob.

Jack Cullen is a musician with another familiar obsession to us all... running!

Jack tells us about a challenge he set to himself, a 700-mile journey from Berlin back to London: 22 marathons in 22 days, an ultra every 24 hours, and a final gig in Hackney waiting at the end of it!

Then it's over to the RunPod Runclub, where we hear about a brand new member... a father his newborn son!

And in the running world: Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, making Kenya the first African country ever to stage them!

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Jodie Ounsley physical fitness and dedication has given her a career we would all be proud of... from professional rugby to starring in the TV show Gladiators as Fury! She's also done it all while being profoundly deaf, hearing using a singular cochlear implant.

A life dedicated to sport while having to navigate reading the game differently, understanding noise, communication and calls built around sound. All the while, running has been a key factor to her achievements.

She also opens up about her relationship with her late father, the driving force behind her journey into fitness.

She's here to talk about something bigger than her own training, too. Specsavers and parkrun have teamed up on a new initiative, StartLine, designed to remove the practical and emotional barriers stopping people with visual and hearing impairments from taking part.

An episode about strength, loss, adaptation, and what it really takes to feel like you belong at the start line.

In this week's Extra Mile, we talk to recent viral sensation John Thorpe. The man who became the oldest participant to complete the London T100 Triathlon... at the age of 86!

We also continue our Q&A with last weeks guest, Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard who have just completed their emotional and momentous completion of The Great North Run. Expect the usual depth and hilarity!

Plus all that and more, as we bring you up to date racing news and hear from you, the RunPod Run Club!

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This episode is something special...

Chris Kamara's apraxia and dyspraxia diagnosis changed his life. From a career in professional football and TV hosting, to learning how to walk and talk. This weekend he goes one step further as he has had to re-learn how to run.

This weekend, he and his best friend Ben Shephard run the one of the worlds greatest half marathons, The Great North Run on its 45th anniversary.

Both join Jenni in one of the funniest and honest episodes of RunPod yet, as we hear how their friendship has made all of it possible.

Running and raising money for Prostate UK, Kammy and Ben show just what can be achieved with determination and support.

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The Extra Mile is getting a makeover! Even more of the RunPod content you love, condensed down into a brand new episode.

This week we take a look at the upcoming iconic Great North Run on it's 45th birthday, as we speak to none other than it's founder, Sir Brendan Foster! He takes us on a journey from the race's visionary beginnings to becoming one of the worlds biggest half marathons. He even updates us on the plans to pay tribute to the late, great Kevin Keegan.

We also continue our Q&A with last weeks guest, Nike Running Global Head Coach Chris Bennett - with questions asked by you!

Plus all that and more, as we bring you up to date racing news and hear from you, the RunPod Run Club!

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Chris Bennett is Nike Running's global head coach and one of the most recognisable voices in the sport... the man who has talked countless runners through first miles, hard miles and the miles they nearly didn't start.

This week he joins Jenni Falconer to talk about the history of one of the worlds largest sports brands, his own running story, the coaching philosophy behind it, and his book 'This Is About Running. This Is Not About Running.'

Expect real, usable coaching from someone who does it for a living: how to build a running habit that survives real life, what actually matters in training, how to think differently about the runs that don't go to plan, and why the benefits of lacing up so often have very little to do with running at all.

Whether you're chasing a PB, a first 5K or just a bit of headspace, this one will change how you approach your next run!

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Jackie Kabler has sold more than a million copies of her psychological thrillers, published in ten languages, and is an Amazon number one and USA Today bestselling author.

Her latest book - Run For Your Life - is set in the world of running, following a serial killer targeting runners... a terrifying thought for all of us!

In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, she answers all of your questions... while also revealing the story behind unknowingly helping to uncover the truth about Ian Huntley, while covering the story as a news reporter.

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There are a host of big annual races coming up that you might be partaking in... or even just thinking of signing up for!

The build up to a race can be a daunting and nerve wracking experience, but Jenni is here with all the advice on how to navigate it all properly!

Jackie Kabler's RunPod Sprint is out this Wednesday.

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Jackie Kabler has sold more than a million copies of her psychological thrillers, published in ten languages, and is an Amazon number one and USA Today bestselling author.

Her latest book - Run For Your Life - is set in the world of running, following a serial killer targeting runners... a terrifying thought for all of us!

But Jackie is one of us, a real runner! Having competed in 100's of ultra marathons, she pulls from real life running experiences to influence her writing.

Hear just how much running has changed her life and how it became the inspiration for her latest smash hit!

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David Jackson's incredible story of recovery from a serious brain injury, to smashing the record for most ultra marathons in 100 consecutive days is an incredible source of inspiration.

Setting out to raise £1 million for brain injury charities Headway UK and Head for Change, David is also looking to raise awareness for all those who maybe don't know that help is out there.

In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, he answers all of your questions.

New guest episode out this Friday.

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