x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Running Tales

Michelle and Craig Lewis

Running Tales, presented and produced by husband and wife couple Michelle and Craig Lewis, aims to tell the extraordinary stories of everyday runners. There are so many wonderful and inspiring stories in the world of running - this podcast aims to give as many of them as possible the publicity they deserve.

sports running

All Episodes

00:53:30

George Puckett: From Fatman to Ironman

Running Tales ·

2026/03/23

George Puckett wasn't happy - and he couldn't put his finger on why.The 31-year-old was living in a beautiful home in Abergavenny, south Wales on the edge of the stunning Brecon Beacons, with his fiancee and one-year-old boy.But in the midst of making that life, he had forgotten to care for himself. Eating whatever he wanted and not exercising, George had ballooned to 130kgs (20 stone) and was struggling with his confidence as a result.Hating every picture taken of him and over-thinking all

en-gb

00:46:55

Mark Doris: Running for baby loss charity, SANDS, in...

Running Tales ·

2026/03/16

Mark Doris, has been using running as a vehicle to raise vital funds for SANDS, the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, for more than ten years.The charity is close to Mark's heart as he runs in memory of his stillborn son, Marco, who would have been 11 later this year. His fundraising efforts have seen Mark raise more than £27,000 for SANDS. And along the way, he has tackled a wide variety of runs including obstacle course races and the 95-mile West Highland Way ultra marathon.The

en-gb

00:44:52

The Stomp Bro's: The running brothers who beat...

Running Tales ·

2026/03/09

This week's guests, Tom Doherty and Lewis Thompson, have taken overcoming adversity to another level, and are now reaping the rewards through a succession of crazy running challenges.Tom's story began in 2023 when he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent six hours of surgery. A full year of gruelling treatment followed, but Tom emerged with renewed vigour and a desire to take his second chance at life.Running has been his challenge of choice, with every mile a reminder of what he's

en-gb

01:00:16

Dan Braddock: Other adventures await serial...

Running Tales ·

2026/03/02

Dan Braddock started to get serious about his fitness back in 2010 after years of, in his own words, being on the chunky side. Initially, he started cycling to and from work, something he enjoyed so much that he rapidly graduated to taking part in cyclosportive events all around the UK.His running journey started in 2016, when - as with so many people - he began parkrunning. With both cycling and running now part of his life, it was a logical step into the world of triathlon.Over the eight years

en-gb

00:53:05

Becs Gentry: How running supercharged the life of...

Running Tales ·

2026/02/23

Becs Gentry has made a life out of running. Hoka's newest Global Brand Ambassador has worked as a coach for some of the biggest names in the sport in cities like London and New York.Along the way, she has excelled at a range of distances, including trialling for Great Britain's Olympic team.However, her journey was sparked not by a desire to be an elite athlete and coach, but a need to escape from the pressure of work that will relate to everyday runners across the world.A keen runner at

en-gb

00:42:53

Terrell Johnson: The Substack sensation synonymous...

Running Tales ·

2026/02/16

Terrell Johnson is Substack 'Running Royalty'.With more than 39,000 subscribers, his The Half Marathoner newsletter is hugely popular, combining personal stories with those of runners from around the world, training plans, lists of often exotic-sounding races, and intimate community conversations about everything running related.His own running story started when he was in his mid-20s. At that time, he took on a variety of distances including several marathons. But it was when, in his early 30s, he

en-gb

00:53:41

Ross Thompson: The inspiring story of The Orange...

Running Tales ·

2026/02/09

Struggling with his mental health and looking to lose weight, Ross Thompson made the decision to start running around a year ago.At first it was a struggle, and Ross was left wondering if running was for him. But he slowly grew to like it, and his efforts were supercharged when he took the decision to create his alter ego: The Orange Running Guy.Suddenly, his running was more than just a battle with himself. Ross was growing a network of running friends across social media, inspiring him just as he

en-gb

00:46:53

Sam Kirchin: The bereaved dad who found support in...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/26

Like so many other people, Sam Kirchin started running during the Covid pandemic.The rugby lover said he had been putting on weight even before lockdown started, so turned to running.He initially hated it, but continued to increase his distance and even started to take part in races.One person who was always spurring him on was his wife, Lyndsey, who took the decision to enter Sam into the London Marathon - an event he has now completed three times.The couple even completed the London Landmarks

en-gb

00:48:01

Jack Syder-Mills: The epic New Year's Day run that...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/19

While most people were heralding the start of the new year with something fizzy or sleeping as fireworks went off outside, Jack Syder-Mills was welcoming 2026 in an entirely different way.The Norwich-based runner was heading out to the trails surrounding his home to tackle six half-marathons on New Year's Day.Jack was taking on the extreme challenge to raise money for the Brain Tumour Research charity. It came after his sister, Ella, was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was just 22 -

en-gb

00:48:37

Steve Cushing: The 75-year-old with a pacemaker who...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/12

Steve Cushing describes himself as a 75-year-old, retired GP and back of the pack runner with two artificial hips and a pacemaker. But that only tells half of his story.He's previously run extreme events including The Ice Marathon, becoming only the ninth person to complete a marathon in the Antarctic, and - at the other end of the heat spectrum - the infamous Marathon des Sables.Having recently overcome a spate of injuries, Steve is now training to take on the high altitude, multi-day Mustang Trail

en-gb

01:02:35

Natalie Crawford: Running defines her, not cystic...

Running Tales ·

2026/01/05

This is a repeat of an episode which ran in December 2024; more details below.As a sickly and frail child, Natalie Crawford avoided exercise at all costs. Poor attendance at school and a constant cough that wore her out led Natalie to be diagnosed with asthma. She spent time in and out of hospital with chest infections, would cough huge amounts of mucus up, and suffered from frequent bouts of pneumonia.For years, Natalie just thought that was the way her life was and that there was no particular

en-gb

00:52:39

Stephanie Reents: 'We Loved to Run' author on the...

Running Tales ·

2025/12/15

Stephanie Reents' new novel, 'We Loved To Run', tells the captivating story of a female US college cross-country team, delving into what makes them tick and the external challenges that threaten to pull them apart.It's a fantastic read that explores everything from why women run and the pressures it brings, to the relationships teammates build and the coaches whose sometimes dubious methods involve weighing them and punishing under-performing runners by making them lead the toughest

en-gb

00:48:36

Nikky Lilley: The 5k Your Way Ambassador who beat...

Running Tales ·

2025/12/08

Nikki Lilley was a talented runner in her youth, but the pressures of competition sapped some of her love for the sport and it fell by the wayside.Life and raising a family - with five children - meant she was kept pretty busy over the next few years, but she eventually found her way back to running (and swimming and cycling) in the form of the triathlon.Age group success followed, but Nikki suffered a serious setback when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Surgery and chemotherapy, along with a

en-gb

00:39:28

Tony Letts: The Northampton runner who conquered UTMB

Running Tales ·

2025/12/01

In some ways, Tony Letts is your average club runner. He trains round his local parks, enjoys parkrun and is a member of his town club, Northampton Road Runners.Like so many other people, Tony starting running later in life, looking to improve his fitness. Along the way, he found a love of trail running and a desire to run increasingly long distances.And it's taken him on a journey which is far from average or ordinary. Earlier this year, Tony completed his long-held aim to run the Ultra-Trail

en-gb

00:45:59

Trina Dawkins: Championing voices from the trail

Running Tales ·

2025/11/24

Trina Dawkins is a trail and ultra runner - and perhaps more importantly a champion of women in sport.She is passionate about women's safety in the running world, and recently ran at the Kielder Marathon - despite being injured - on behalf of the She Runs Free initiative.Operating in partnership with Altra and BOLDI, She Free Runs aims to promote confidence and security for women runners, especially in remote or less trafficked areas.Trina also writes her own Substack newsletter, 'Voices from the

en-gb

00:45:16

Daniel Garner: 'How running gave me purpose'

Running Tales ·

2025/11/17

Daniel Garner was a sporty child, but his life was turned upside down when his mum sadly died from cancer when he was just eight years old.His parents had already been in the process of a divorce, and Daniels' father left not long afterwards. Although he was able to grow up in a loving family, with his sister and her partner bringing him up, Daniel's loss changed him.He felt he was missing part of his identity and that he was different to other children. It was something he took into

en-gb

00:26:39

Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club: Celebrating...

Running Tales ·

2025/11/10

It's one of the leading athletic clubs in the Midlands, but the success of Rugby & Northampton Athletic Club goes far beyond the gongs it and its athletes win.Competing across track and field, cross country and road running, the club has more than 1,000 members ranging from eight years old to those over 80.It has recreational sport written into its very being - or at least, its constitution - and celebrates runners at all levels.That's not to say their members aren't competitive though, whatever

en-gb

00:33:13

Lottie Banks: The chronic back condition forcing one...

Running Tales ·

2025/11/03

Lottie Banks was a keen runner at school, finishing 81st in the Mini London Marathon and winning a bucketload of medals.But when life and work came calling, running took a back seat.It was only in her late-40s that Lottie returned to the sport, taking part in races including the London Marathon, Great Eastern Run, and the Big Half.That last event in London, which was held as recently as September this year, was actually Lottie's 'Retirement Run'. A chronic back condition had become increasingly

en-gb

00:50:06

Andre Cardin: How one runners' journey to happiness...

Running Tales ·

2025/10/27

Andre Cardin's big running goal is fast approaching.Next week (November 2, 2025), he will take on theNew York City Marathon, one of the most famous road races in the world.But if Andre's New York adventure is inspiring, it is nothing compared to how he get here.Unfit, overweight and unhappy, Andre took a decision to dedicate his life to becoming a healthier, fitter and happier version of himself.His tool of choice was running, and it has helped him achieve that goal and more.Andre has

en-gb

01:03:00

Kim Levinsky and Shai Ben-Dor: A journey of becoming

Running Tales ·

2025/10/20

From crossing paths with farm dogs to shimmying over logs, ultra runner Kim Levinsky faced a plethora of physical, mental and altogether unexpected challenges as she set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) across New York State’s 358-mile Long Path.Now, a brilliant new feature film, 'The Long Path: A journey of becoming' has been released. It tracks the physical and mental struggle's Kim encountered during her epic run, as well as taking a deeper look at how society treats mental health

en-gb

164 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN