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The Runna Podcast

Join Coach Ben Parker and Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on

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All Episodes

46:51

Grant Fisher: Behind The Scenes of an Olympian's Half...

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2026/03/27

"It's a home Olympics. The goal is to WIN."So why did a 2x Olympic medalist choose a race where success wasn't guaranteed?Grant Fisher joins us the day after his half marathon debut at the United Airlines NYC Half - where he ran 1:00:53, one of the fastest American-born debuts ever. But this wasn't a perfect race. He went out hard, took risks, and learned more because of it.This is a real-time look at how an Olympian approaches a new distance - the pacing decisions, the mindset under pressure, and

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47:49

Will Zouhair Talbi Win Boston? | The Quiet Rise of...

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2026/03/20

Zouhair Talbi just ran 59:41, placing 1st American at the United Airlines NYC Half - and we got the inside scoop.Fresh off a 2nd place finish last weekend, elite runner and Olympian Zouhair Talbi joins us to break down the mindset, decisions, and race instincts behind elite performance - and what it means heading into Boston in five weeks.Zouhair takes us inside the race - sharing how he reads his body within the first mile, how he decides when to surge, and why sometimes the smartest move is not to

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1:02:40

Can Everybody Be a Runner? | Scottee on Beginner...

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2026/03/13

Who is running really for? Can everyone be “a runner”?This week, beginner runner and performance artist Scottee joins us on The Runna Podcast the day after his first half marathon to talk running confidence, mental health, and why he almost never started.This is a raw, funny and honest conversation about starting running when the sport hasn’t always felt welcoming.Highlights include:🏃 Why running in public feels so exposing, and how Scottee pushed through it🧠 The mental health shift that running

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59:02

The Runner’s Guide to Pregnancy & Postpartum with...

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2026/03/06

Can you run while pregnant? And how do you safely return to running after having a baby?In this International Women’s Day special of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by two incredible women redefining what strength looks like in women’s running. Anya speaks to Hannah and Em from Twice The Health about running during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and balancing motherhood with performance.Hannah shares her experience returning to competitive running postpartum, while Em shares her experience running

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50:28

How to Run a 2:17 Marathon Without Being Miserable |...

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2026/02/27

“If you put more work in, you will see the results.” But how much is enough?In this inspiring episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Anya sits down with 2:17 marathoner and content creator Hugo Fry - serious about speed, but not about himself.From lockdown 5Ks to becoming one of the UK’s fastest sub-elite marathoners, Hugo reveals his training secrets around sleep, fuelling, and the ‘delusional self-confidence’ that keeps him pushing forward. Plus, hear how he broke Guinness World Records dressed as

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33:33

Your Marathon Training Check-In: Everything You Need...

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2026/02/20

Is marathon training meant to feel this hard?🏃‍♂️If you’re halfway through your training block and suddenly your legs feel heavier, marathon pace feels daunting, and your confidence has dipped - you’re not alone.In this episode, Ben and Anya bring you a mid-marathon training check-in for anyone building towards a spring race like London or Boston (or any marathon, really). We break down why this stage of training often feels tougher than expected - both physically and mentally - and what’s actually

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53:07

How to Start Running as a Cyclist (Mistakes to Avoid)...

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2026/02/13

Can a pro cyclist simply swap the bike for running shoes? 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya sit down with Manon Lloyd, former Team GB pro cyclist and GCN presenter, as she swaps the velodrome for the road and trains for her first half marathon with Runna.Manon shares the brutal reality of being a beginner again after years at the top of elite sport. She opens up about stepping away from performance-driven goals and shares specific challenges cyclists face when

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58:35

Are Elite Runners Born - or Built? | Jake Wightman,...

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2026/02/06

Are elite runners born, or built?This week on The Runna Podcast, 1500m World Champion Jake Wightman reveals the training secrets and mindset shifts that helped him beat Jakob Ingebrigtsen and conquer the world stage.Jake shares the reality of middle-distance running at the highest level with Coaches Ben and Anya. From the "Nature vs. Nurture" debate and the unique pressure of being coached by his father, to the exact tactics used to win Gold in 2022, this episode is a masterclass in elite

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46:23

Allie Ostrander on RED-S and Recovery | The Mental...

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2026/01/30

This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, which some listeners may find upsetting. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available. In the UK, Beat Eating Disorders offers confidential support atbeateatingdisorders.org.uk. In the US, you can contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) atnationaleatingdisorders.org. “It’s about what your body can do - not what it looks like.”Recorded in Chicago following the Marathon, Coach Anya Culling sits down with NCAA

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1:00:58

Bryony Gordon: “I Didn’t Think Running Was for...

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2026/01/23

"I didn’t think running was for someone like me"This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya speak to journalist, bestselling author, and mental health advocate, Bryony Gordon.Bryony didn’t grow up sporty - in fact, exercise often felt like punishment. But during some of the hardest moments of her life, while battling mental illness and alcoholism, she turned to running out of desperation - and everything changed.And after a chance conversation with the Princess of Wales, Bryony found herself

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59:55

Roman Kemp | Getting Back Into Running (and How It...

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2026/01/16

“The number one thing that helps me mentally is physical movement”.This week on The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya sit down with broadcaster and presenter Roman Kemp as he begins his Return to Running journey with Runna.Listen as Roman shares why he’s picking up running again, and how movement truly improves his mental health - providing structure, perspective, and anxiety relief.Roman shares how running sparks his best ideas, why removing vanity has changed his training approach, and the

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55:58

Anna Sitar: Start Running Before You Feel Ready! |...

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2026/01/09

How do you actually build running confidence?This week on The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben sat down with content creator and runner Anna Sitar to unpack her journey from beginner runner to training for the marathon in New York back in November.What started as a simple goal to finish her first marathon turned into a deeper commitment to structured marathon training, performance, and proving she was capable of far more than she believed.Ahead of her third marathon, Anna reflected on the importance of

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25:40

How to Become a Better Runner in 2026: 10 Coaching Tips

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2026/01/02

Starting running is easy. Sticking with it is the hard part.In this New Year episode, Ben and Anya break down exactly how to build running consistency and avoid another stop-start cycle that fades by February. Whether you’re looking for beginner running advice, returning after time off, or setting your goals for 2026, this episode is designed to help you build consistency without burnout, avoid the all-or-nothing mindset, and finally make running part of your life - not just your race calendar.What

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38:42

The Runna Podcast Wrapped: Biggest Lessons, Funniest...

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2025/12/26

Ready for your ultimate 2025 Running Wrapped? 🎄Join us as Ben & Anya share their biggest lessons, set ambitious 2026 running goals and give you the ultimate running motivation ahead of the New Year.In this episode, we cover:🎧The Runna Podcast Wrapped: Your favourite moments from 2025🏆 Best of 2025: Top running gear, races, and PBs⭐ Guest Highlights📊 Strava Year In Sport Showdown: Ben vs Anya🎯 2026 Goal Setting🎁Christmas gift exchange!Thank you to everyone who has listened, subscribed, and

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56:15

Max Whitlock OBE: The Secret Formula to His Olympic...

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2025/12/19

Want to know an Olympic Champion’s formula for success?This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya sat down with Max Whitlock OBE - one of the most successful gymnasts in Olympic history. After walking away from the sport, Max explained why he’s back from retirement with unfinished business, and setting his sights on the 2028 LA Olympics.Alongside his gymnastics comeback, Max has taken up running - bringing an Olympian’s discipline and a laser-sharp routine to a brand new challenge. And we gain

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1:04:55

The Mindset That Made an Undefeated Ironman World...

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2025/12/12

What if the secret to becoming a world champion wasn’t talent, data, or pressure… but joy, curiosity, and the freedom to fail?This week on The Runna Podcast, Ben and Anya sit down with Chrissie Wellington OBE - four-time Ironman World Champion, undefeated in 13 Ironman races, and one of the most iconic endurance athletes in history with a largely untold story.Chrissie didn’t touch triathlon until age 30. She discovered running by accident. She trained by feel, not data. And she rose to the top of

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41:58

Meet Runna’s Newest Coach: Kayla Jeter

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2025/12/05

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Kayla Jeter - NEW Runna Coach, sports psychologist, ultramarathoner, and the powerhouse behind 100 Miles of Summer, the global running movement followed by hundreds of thousands.A former Division I volleyball standout, her path shifted after a career-changing ACL injury, the loss of both parents, and the heavy reality of stepping away from the sport that once defined her.What began as running to explore a new city became running for community

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49:23

Zac Clark: From 250lbs in Addiction Recovery to 11...

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2025/11/28

From 250 lbs in rehab to 11 consecutive Marathons in NYC: Zac Clark's addiction recovery story that raised $750,000 for mental health treatment.At 27, Zac entered addiction recovery weighing 250 lbs, broken and searching for purpose. One morning, he walked up a small hill outside the treatment centre. Two weeks later, he ran it. That single hill became the catalyst for 14 years of sobriety and a marathon training journey that changed everything.In this episode, Zac - founder of the Release Recovery

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51:32

The 3 Most Common Running Injuries: How to Prevent &...

The Runna Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Shin splints, runner's knee, and IT band syndrome explained by expert running physio Adrian D'Costa - discover how to prevent and fix the most common running injuries with proven strength training and recovery strategies.In this episode of The Runna Podcast, hosts Anya Culling and Ben Parker sit down with Adrian D'Costa, Head Physio at Runna and one of London's leading running injury specialists. Learn the science behind patellofemoral pain syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome, and IT band pain

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43:37

"Running Sucks... Until It Doesn't" - Uly Morazan On...

The Runna Podcast ·

2025/11/14

When Uly Morazan signed up for his first half marathon, he didn’t even own running shoes. Four months later, he crossed the finish line of the New York City Marathon, joining the 1% of people who can call themselves marathon runners.In this episode of The Runna Podcast, Coach Ben Parker sits down with Uly - actor, comedian, and LGBTQ+ creator - to unpack his chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt journey from “I hate running” to marathon finisher.Uly brings the raw, relatable reality of

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