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The Runna Podcast

Join Coach Ben Parker and Coach 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

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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 &...

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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...

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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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1:00:46

Molly Seidel on Pulling Out of New York & the Mindset...

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2025/11/07

Olympic bronze medalist Molly Seidel sits down with Coach Ben to share her journey from high-school prodigy to making marathon history in Tokyo.Molly opens up about her courageous decision to withdraw from the NYC Marathon, what it truly takes to compete at the highest level, and the lessons that have shaped her career - including the hardest one: knowing when to stop.In this raw and honest conversation, she reflects on rebuilding after setbacks, balancing passion with pressure, and why she keeps

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23:16

Running in Winter: 6 Essential Tips to Stay Motivated...

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2025/10/31

Winter running doesn't have to be a struggle.Ben and Anya share 6 essential coaching tips for running through winter - helping you stay motivated, healthy, and consistent when it’s dark, cold, and easy to skip your runs.Whether you’re training for a spring marathon or just keeping your running routine on track, this episode covers everything from cold-weather gear and nutrition to goal-setting, recovery, and mindset.What You'll Learn:❄️ How to stay motivated when mornings are dark and cold🏃‍♂️

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46:13

Schooner Scorer: How to Run Sub-3 Marathons Without...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Schooner Scorer, the sub-3 marathoner with 500K+ followers who turned a pub joke into an internet sensation.From rating beers to running a 2:51 in Chicago, Alex proves you can chase PBs and pints without losing your love for the sport. Fresh off his marathon PB, he shares how Schooner Scorer went from a uni in-joke to a 500K+ community.We discuss:🔥 Running a 1:20 half marathon in Copenhagen on 4 hours’ sleep🎥 Fresh off the finish line: his

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48:13

The Secret to Marathon Longevity: A Decade of...

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2025/10/17

Olympian Rory Linkletter breaks down his 2025 Chicago Marathon race - chasing the Canadian record (2:06:49), hitting the pain cave at mile 13, and still running a PB. Learn what it really takes to train 4,000 miles a year and compete at the elite level.Fresh off the finish line, Rory shares the mindset, consistency, and decade-long journey behind world-class marathon running. From training with Conner Mantz & Clayton Young at "Marathon University" to debating data vs. instinct, this is your

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48:08

"How Running Changed My Life": Jesseca Furness on 42...

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2025/10/10

Jess Furness has done it all — from winning a 250 km ultra marathon in the Sri Lankan heat, to breaking sub-3 in Berlin. But her biggest challenge yet? Running 42 marathons in a single year to honour her brother Eddie, who would have turned 42 this year.In this special World Mental Health Day episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Jess Furness - runner & presenter at The Running Channel - to explore how running became her therapy after losing both parents and her brother Eddie.Jess

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56:59

4x Olympian Helen Glover: Novice to Gold in 4 Years &...

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2025/10/03

This week on The Runna Podcast, we sat down with Helen Glover - two-time Olympic champion, triple world champion, and the first British mother to return to elite rowing and stand back on the Olympic podium.Incredibly, Helen didn’t pick up a rowing oar until age 21. Within just 4 years, she won Olympic gold - going on to hold every major title in her event and lead an unbeaten global streak between 2014 - 2016. By Rio 2016, she was the #1 ranked female rower in the world.Raised in a fiercely

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44:59

“Everyone Told Us to Quit”: The Brutal Truth Behind...

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2025/09/26

They ran across Australia. Then the UK. Over 4,000 miles, 120+ marathons, and more than $350,000 raised for cancer research.Meet The Lambros - Stefan and Lachlan Lamble, the first brothers to run across Australia AND the UK. In this raw and inspiring episode, we unpack what drives two Melbourne brothers to attempt the world’s toughest endurance challenges.From conquering the Nullarbor Desert to being hospitalised with a rare blood infection, this is a brutally honest story of brotherhood, mental

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