Episodes

  • Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon

    Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon
    Jun 25 2026
    BONUS EPISODE and our guest is London Marathon boss, Hugh Brasher. Hugh joined Rick and Rachel for a special chat about the upcoming two-day London Marathon, how the idea became a reality, the logistics around the race, why it'll just be a one time thing and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race

    The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race
    Jun 23 2026
    Rick and Ben break down Rick's sterling performance at the Spine Sprint North race, where he finished in 6th place (much to his and everyone else's surprise). There's some tips about preparing for an ultra, my tech matters, some hydration mistakes and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation

    Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation
    Jun 9 2026
    Paralympic royalty joins Rick and Ben this week as Richard Whitehead MBE came in for a chat. We talked about how he continues to get faster with age, how is training is continually evolving and the key thing all runners need to do to keep improving. Plus we talk about the 2012 legacy and how he wants nothing more than for people with disabilities have access to the joys of movement and sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more

    Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more
    Jun 2 2026
    Joining Rick and Ben this week if Death Cab for Cutie frontman, Ben Gibbard. An accomplished ultra runner as well as a musician, Ben's journey into running is a fascinating one and he's so into it, he's even designed his own running shoe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • The importance of the failure in running and how it builds resilience for life

    The importance of the failure in running and how it builds resilience for life
    May 26 2026
    Joining Rick and Ben this week is Sam Tomlinson, a runner who has completed some of the biggest races in the world, yet he's also DNF'd and DNS'd them all too. In the podcast this week, we talk about "failure" in running and why it's so important, misunderstood and treated with shame rather than as part of the natural process of improving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Paul Tonkinson on being hit by dogs, running the MdS and why we need “emotion boxes” at every race

    Paul Tonkinson on being hit by dogs, running the MdS and why we need “emotion boxes” at every race
    May 19 2026
    Author and comedian Paul 'Tonky' Tonkinson joins us on the podcast this week to talk finding his running mojo again, why he needed to race the MdS (and what he thinks about the race), training incidents with dogs, writing his new book, why running will always be part of his life and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • How to keep running as you get older

    How to keep running as you get older
    May 12 2026
    He's written a book about ageing and running, so Damian Hall is back on the podcast to encourage us all to keep going as we age. We chat around the health benefits, but also how to continue to be competitive, the best approach to training, why the right attitude to age can make all the difference and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins