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RunPod
by Global
Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.
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Rose Harvey: From the pub to the Olympics!
Rose Harvey is one of British athletics' most extraordinary stories... a former corporate lawyer made redundant during Covid who took up marathon running seriously for the first time at 28. One decision made over a beer in the pub changed her life!Within a year she had qualified for her first England team, became British Champion at the 2022 London Marathon, represented GB at the World Championships, and running 2:23:21 at Chicago in 2023 to put herself sixth on the British all-time list. She then competed at the Paris Olympics with a stress fracture in her femur, finishing the race before scans revealed she'd run on a broken thigh bone. Listen for an incredible story of transformation!
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RunPod Sprint! Paul Tonkinson
Comedian Paul Tonkinson's journey through the Sahara desert for the Marathon des Sables inspired his latest book Running Through Sand.In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, he answers all of your questions! New guest episode released this Friday.
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Extra Mile! Running in the heat
The sunny weather has finally hit the UK with most of us enjoying a glorious bank holiday weekend. But running in the heat brings unique challenges! Jenni is here with the tips to keep safe and on track in the sun.Paul Tonkinson's RunPod Sprint drops on Wednesday!
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Paul Tonkinson: Comedian's Sahara Ultra Marathon
Paul Tonkinson is the comedian who with just weeks to prepare, snags a place on one of the planets toughest ultra marathons, the Marathon des Sables across the Sahara desert.A story about resilience, opportunity and battling something that will come for us all - age - Paul shares his emotional and entertaining tale about how anyone can overcome seeming huge achievements!His book 'Running Through Sand' is available now!
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RunPod Sprint! Christine Hobson
Christine Hobson's 125 marathon after the age of 60 have taken her to the Antarctic and written her into the Guinness World Record books.A constant source of inspiration, in this RunPod Sprint she answers all of your burning questions!New special guest episode dropping this Friday!
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Christine Hobson: 125 Marathons after the age of 60
Christine Hobson is an inspiration to all. The now 'TikTok viral' 73 year old set herself a goal at the age of 60 after retirement... run 100 marathons having never run before. She's now at at 125!She's run marathons on every continent on the planet and broke a Guinness World Record on Antarctica and it doesn't stop there!A hero's welcome in Buenos Aires, powerlifting, 'breaking the internet' and taking her husband with her every step of the way - Christine's story is a non stop inspiration that proves there is no need to 'slow down' as you age.
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RunPod Sprint! Sophie Raworth
Sophie Raworth is a face we're all familiar with, delivering the nation their news on the BBC.Her new book 'Running On Air' was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and on today's RunPod Sprint, she answers all of your burning questions!Her main episode is ready and to listen to if you haven't already.
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The Extra Mile! Injury or just a niggle...
Is your recent injury something to worry about? or is it just a niggle?Jenni has recently suffered with injury herself and she is here to bring you all the advice when dealing with injuries yourself.RunPod Sprint with Sophie Raworth coming this Wednesday!
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Sophie Raworth: BBC headlines to life changing finish lines
Sophie Raworth is a face we're all familiar with, delivering the nation their news on the BBC.She also is a passionate runner, running some of the world toughest races - including the gruelling Sahara desert Marathon des Sables.Her new book 'Running On Air' was an instant Sunday Times bestseller and on today's episode she joins her close friend Jenni, to talk about all the journeys running has taken her on!An episode full of advice, warmth and stories about juggling a life in the spotlight alongside a passion for sport.
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RunPod Sprint! George Lewis
Comedian George Lewis continues his London Marathon breakdown with Jenni, answering all of your questions!His main episode is there to listen to if you haven't already and there will be a new guest episode tomorrow!
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The Extra Mile! Getting started running
You may have just watched the London Marathon and felt a bit inspired... well Jenni is here with all the tips and tricks for getting yourself started on your running journey!And for all those who are already on their way, you might even find some new inspiration in the advice.Happy running!
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George Lewis: Comedian's London Marathon
George Lewis is the stand up comedian whose online skits amass millions of views.He joined Jenni fresh off the back of running last weekends London Marathon with an incredible time of just over 3 hours!A lighthearted look at how you can juggle an successful career, raising 3 kids and also train for one of life's biggest physical challenges - George debriefs on just how special the London Marathon really is!
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RunPod Sprint! Record Breaking London Marathon
It's official... this years London Marathon was the biggest in history!Guinness World Records has confirmed that it set a new world record for the most finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 runners crossing the line.Alongside this milestone, GWR also verified 38 individual record-breaking performances across the field - from elite world records to standout costume and inspiring human interest attempts.Not only was it the biggest ever... it pushed the limits of physical human achievement!Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. The 31-year-old Kenyan crossed the line to win in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds!Jenni brings you all the record breaking facts to keep you inspired and get you to sign up for next years race.New guest episode dropping this Friday.
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The Extra Mile! Post Marathon
Congratulations to all those who ran yesterday's London Marathon! You made it over the line in one of life's toughest challenges and raised a load of money for causes that matter... now it's time for your recovery.Jenni is here with all the advice you need for physical and mental recovery after such an achievement.New guest episode available later in the week.
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London Marathon Week: Live at Marathon Expo!
We're just a matter of days out from the 2026 London Marathon and Jenni brings you a live show from the official Marathon Expo!She is joined on stage by TV presenter Ore Oduba and a man who has run 161 marathons, Akram Shalabi.All that and more... Callum the cabbie is back for 2026, only this year he's running it!We also hear from all of the amazing runners who shared their stories at the Expo ahead of this weekends race.
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London Marathon Week: Dan Hudson
Dan Hudson is the comedian looking to break a world record at this weekend's London Marathon.... of course, that record is the fastest (man dressed as a) microphone to run a marathon!All to raise money for Marie Curie, who looked after his late Mother with incredible care. Another inspiring human story in our week building up to the big day!New guest episode live tomorrow!
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London Marathon Week: Joe Wicks
The London Marathon is just days away... and Joe Wicks is running it with Daddy Pig!Peppa Pigs father (yes, a real life Daddy Pig) is running to raise money and awareness for National Deaf Children's Society and Joe Wicks will be alongside him every step of the way!Joe joins Jenni to talk all things fitness ahead of his big race this Sunday.RunPod will be bringing you a new episode every day this week leading up to the big race.
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London Marathon Week: Jordan Adams
Jordan Adams will be one of those people who leave you puzzled on London Marathon day... how on earth can you run it with a fridge on your back?! But why stop there?He will then straight away, go on to run 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland alongside his brother - all to raise money and awareness for Familial FTD (a rare genetic form of dementia).In this episode you will hear the tragic yet inspiring story of how the terminal disease has shaped his and his families lives. A truly powerful and moving listen.RunPod bring you an episode a day leading up to this Sunday's marathon.
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The Extra Mile! Race week
The London Marathon is just around the corner... you've done all your training and you're just days away, now it's about maintaining and preparing!Jenni is here with all the advice in the days leading up to a big race.We bring you a HUGE week of special guests and marathon content every day leading up to this Sunday, so keep your eyes peeled!
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Sean & Lili Fletcher: Father and daughter's triple marathon!
Sunday mornings are nothing without Sean Fletcher. Sunday Morning Live, Good Morning Britain and Countryfile - Sean is a friendly face on all of our TV’s and he’s running the London Marathon next week… alongside his daughter Lily!They both join Jenni in the studio to talk about completing 3 marathons in 4 weeks, bonding over their new found love for running and raising money for MIND next Sunday!Recorded just days after the Paris Marathon which they took part in, both are in great shape and spirits.Expect an episode full of heart warming stories, followed by a new episode every day next week, leading up to the London Marathon!
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The RunPod Sprint! Ken Rideout
Ken Rideout is the former Wall Street executive, boxer, prison guard and opioid addict who since finding running - has gone onto to break records in endurance running in some of the most challenging races on earth.In this RunPod Sprint episode, he answers all of your burning questions!New guest episode out this Friday!
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The Extra Mile! The taper
Where you run less, but somehow you feel more nervous than ever!When you have a big distance or a race upcoming, you'll have to slow down and taper your runs in preperation.It's tough to keep mentally on track - but Jenni is here with all the advice you need to stay on track!
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Ken Rideout: Drug addiction to fastest man over 50
Ken Rideout is the former Wall Street executive, boxer, prison guard and opioid addict who since finding running - has gone onto to break records in endurance running in some of the most challenging races on earth.At 52, he became Masters’ Marathon World Champion, running 2:29:08 in Chicago, and has since won some of the world’s most punishing endurance events, including the 155-mile self-supported Gobi March across the Mongolian desert.Ken’s memoir, Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard, tells the full story. With incredible will power, self belief and mental strength, you can overcome all.Expect to be empowered after lsietening!
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RunPod Sprint! Megan Boxall
Megan Boxall is currently in the middle of a mammoth attempt... 200 marathons in 200 days across the coastline of the UK!In this episode, she answers all of your burning questions. Listen back to her full episode if you haven't already!New episode with Ken Rideout dropping this Friday.
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The Extra Mile! Fueling properly
You might be training for a marathon... or even just getting out there for your own mental wellbeing, but every run needs to be fueled properly!Jenni is back with all the advice you need to treat your body right as you get the miles in.RunPod Sprint with Megan Boxall out this Wednesday and a new guest episode out this Friday!
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Megan Boxall: 200 marathons in 200 days AROUND coast of UK!
Megan Boxall is currently in the middle of a mammoth attempt... 200 marathons in 200 days across the coastline of the UK!Inspired by the story of her late uncle who walked the same distance, Jenni talks to Megan in the middle of her journey - live from a her camper van in a car park Aberdeen - about the highs and lows of a solo journey across all terrains, in all types of weather!Just how breathtaking is our coastline? How has the kindness of strangers made it all possible? and how much money is she raising? Listen to her inspiring story of crippling mental health battles to emotional freedom through the power of running!
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RunPod Sprint! Mollie Pearce & Connor Ball
The Traitors star Mollie Pearce and The Vamps's Connor Ball are back to answer all of your questions! 5 marathons in 5 days... Mollie and Connor are doing it all for a just cause! Mollie was born with a visible limb difference on her right hand and at 11 was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, which led to surgery to remove her colon. She now lives with a stoma bag, which she affectionately calls “Sid”, and has become a passionate advocate for disability visibility and stoma awareness.
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The Extra Mile! The Long Run
How to keep going when it get's tough... the long runs are the ones that you can dread the most, whether you're building towards a half marathon or a full one.But the longer runs are as much about the mind as they are about the legs! Break it down and small targets make big ones achievable! Jenni is back with the inspiration you need to get out there.RunPod Sprint with Mollie Pearce and Connor Ball out this Wednesday and a new guest episode out this Friday!
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Traitors' Mollie Pearce & The Vamps Connor Ball: 5 marathons in 5 days
The Traitors star Mollie Pearce and The Vamps's Connor Ball relationship began when he visited Dancing on Ice during her series - and now he's supporting her physically, as she raises money and awareness.5 marathons in 5 days... Mollie and Connor are doing it all for a just cause! Mollie was born with a visible limb difference on her right hand and at 11 was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, which led to surgery to remove her colon. She now lives with a stoma bag, which she affectionately calls “Sid”, and has become a passionate advocate for disability visibility and stoma awareness.Listen in for an conversation about determination and the importance of visibility around disability and exercise!
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RunPod Sprint! Sophie Power
Sophie Power is one of the most recognisable figures in endurance sport, breaking down barriers for women, mothers and all runners. And now she answers your questions! In today's RunPod Sprint, hear all the advice from one of runnings most inspirational voices.The Power Within - Sophie’s first book is out now! Telling her extraordinary story as well as being a manifesto on what needs to change in the competitive racing and sport worlds to better enable women to partake.
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The Extra Mile! Reset run
Running can sometimes feel overwhelming beforehand... but every run is the chance for a reset!It's Monday again and today is the perfect time to clear your head ahead of the upcoming week.Jenni is back with more aspirational words for you to get out there.Sophie Power's RunPod Sprint is out this Wednesday and a new guest episode drops this Friday as usual!
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Sophie Power: Cambodian ultra marathon coma
Sophie Power is one of the most recognisable figures in endurance sport, a GB ultrarunner who has competed in some of the world’s toughest races, including multiple finishes at the iconic Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc.She rose to global prominence after a viral moment of her breastfeeding mid-race challenged perceptions of women in sport and motherhood.In this episode she tells the shocking story of hyponatremia causing her to slip into a life threatening coma while on an ultra in Cambodia.Sophie's new book, The Power Within the first telling her extraordinary story as well as being a manifesto on what needs to change in the competitive racing and sport worlds to better enable women to partake.Sophie also runs a charity, SheRACES, educating and working with events to make them more accessible to women and more inclusive on the whole.An episode full of wild tales and personal resilience.
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RunPod Sprint! Katarina Johnson-Thompson
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is one of Great Britain's most decorated heptathletes, mastering 7 different disciplines!In this episode of RunPod Sprint, our listeners get to ask her the questions they have always wanted to!Her full episode is ready to go back and listen to.
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The Extra Mile! Run anyway
Sometimes you just really don't feel like it... that morning run just feels too hard. But that's when it's best to run anyway!Is it just motivation? Getting out there will make you feel so much better!Jenni is back with another Extra Mile to keep you going.KJT's RunPod Sprint dropping on Wednesday!
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Katarina Johnson-Thompson: Team GB great
Katarina Johnson-Thompson is one of Britain’s most successful multi-event athletes.The Liverpool-born star is a two-time World Champion in the heptathlon , an Olympic silver medallist, and a double Commonwealth Games champion, as well as a World Indoor champion in the pentathlon, making her one of the leading combined-event athletes of her generation.It’s Radox’s second year as the official Bath & Shower Gel Partner of the TCS London Marathon and KJT will be at the race with them, to meet all the runners!on the journey.So what does training and running look like in her life? How does the movie Kill Bill play a role in her success? And where does Jodie Comer fit into it all?Expect a conversation full of achievement, warmth and Scouse humour!
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RunPod Sprint! Jack Faint
Jack Faint's inspiring story saw him diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour at the age of 25.His love of running has then taken him to places that seem impossible for most... becoming the first person to run the length of India!Where is his favourite place on the journey? What life lessons can a life changing diagnosis give you?Hear all that and more from Jack as we put your listener questions to him.New guest episode with Katerina Johnson-Thompson drops this Friday!
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The Extra Mile! Hardest Mile...
Forget long distances, the hardest mile is always the first one... getting up and actually getting out there can sometimes take the most courage but it's the most rewarding!Jenni is back with the motivation you need at the start of the weekJack Faint's Q&A drops this Wednesday!
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Jack Faint: Running the length of India
Jack Faint's inspirational story took him from his terminal brain tumour diagnosis in 2019 to becoming the first man ro run the entire length of India.Over the Himalayas, through the plains and jungles of the subcontinent and covering nearly 4000km.It's a journey that has changed his outlook on life and seen him raise thousands for charity, even supported by his boyhood club - Liverpool FC.A truly compelling listen.
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Pippa Murray
How many amazing ideas do you have... and do you think of them while on a run?!Pippa Murray is the creator of one of the UK's largest nut butter brands - Pip & Nut - and that very idea was inspired and concieved by running.Looking for inspiration to start a new chapter in your life? Or even looking for advice on running and attempting marathons worldwide? Then this episode is for you!
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The Extra Mile! Call yourself a runner!
It doesn't matter if you haven't attempted a marathon, how many miles you make or how long your out there - if you leave the house for a run, you're a runner!Jenni is back to give you the confidence you need to get back out there this week.New guest episodes out this week on Wednesday and Friday.
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Emma Kirk-Odunubi
Emma Kirk-Odunubi is a marathon runner, sports scientist and gait analyst whose life has been shaped by running.Looking to find out the tips and tricks to take your running to the next level? Or just looking to get started?This episode will give you all the info you need, plus Emma shares her story and how running shaped her as a person.Emma's new book Find Your Pace: How Running Changed My Life and How It Can Change Yours Too is out now
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Hannah Wilson
Hannah Wilson is the all action, globe trotting, social media personality whose life has taken her to 30 countries in the last year alone! Moving to China out of uni and starting a media career? Running a 100km ultra-marathon in Hong Kong? Getting the miles in on a safari in Botswana? She's done it all!Listen for an inspirational story of impulsive life decisions (that are intertwined with running) and will inspire you to get out there yourself!
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The Extra Mile! Getting outside
It's still cold... it's still wet... but running outside brings benefits that can't be beaten!Treadmill running is always there when you need it but Jenni explains why running out in the fresh air will always be worth itNew special guest episode available this coming Wednesday and Friday!
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Casey O'Gorman
Love Island and Made In Chelsea star Casey O’Gorman rose to fame on our TV screens with his humour, confidence and honest approach to relationships.Alongside his career, his passion for running has seen him run multiple marathons around the world and fundraise for causes close to his heart.An episode full of inspiration and open discussion about his motivations - alongside his usual energy!
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RunPod Sprint! Roger Black MBE
Roger Black MBE IS one of the finest 400-metre runners of his generation, winning Olympic silver in Atlanta in 1996 in a race still talked about today.In our Q&A RunPod Sprint episode, he answers all of your burning questions!His full episode is available to listen to now!
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The Extra Mile! Patience Not Comparison
Progress comes from patience not comparison... wherever you are right now, is exactly where you're meant to be!Jenni is back with advice for all of you looking to start running or even struggling to find the motivation to get out there and get the miles in.Full episodes out with special guests each Friday.
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Roger Black MBE
Roger Black MBE is one of the finest 400-metre runners of his generation, winning Olympic silver in Atlanta in 1996 in a race still talked about today, and adding World Championship silver and European gold to an already glittering career - all the while, suffering an on going heart condition.After open heart surgery, Roger regained his strength and fitness back through walking and eventually running - which is why he is partnering with the British Heart Foundation to coincide with Heart Month.The charity is encouraging people to take on its ‘Walk for Hearts’ challenge, walking 28, 50 or 100 miles over four weeks.
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Jenni's Birthday Celebration!
Jenni celebrates her 50th birthday this week - and she wants to celebrate it with the RunPod run club!But what does running look like as you enter your 50’s? Hear her thoughts about the changes you encounter as you enter different stages of your life. Expect reflection, motivation and celebration as we all wish Jenni a very happy birthday!Full episodes with new guests out every Friday.
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The Extra Mile! Discipline Season
You've had the bounce of 2026's new year resolutions... now it's the time for discipline season! Sticking to your goals and running schedule at this time of year is tough but even more rewarding.Jenni gives you the inspiration to get yourself back out there, as we enter further into February.New full episodes with special guests drop every Friday.
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Dean Karnazes - LIVE at The National Running Show!
Dean Karnazes is the ultramarathon runner best known for redefining what the human body can endure. Often called one of the greatest endurance athletes of all time, he’s famous for running distances most people consider impossible—like 50 marathons in 50 states in 50 consecutive days, and running hundreds of miles nonstop without sleep.He joins Jenni, live on stage at last weeks National Running Show in Birmingham to tell tales of running in the hottest and coldest places on earth - and even give tips to all those trying to improve!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to RunPod, the weekly run club you can join simply by listening. In this series Jenni Falconer welcomes special guests who share that passion for running. Together they’ll discuss the challenge, reward and sometimes obsession of pounding the pavement whilst asking what drives us to run, why some catch the bug more than others, and how it can transform the lives of those who do it. Along the way, you'll hear top training tips, monumental mistakes and some inspirational stories. So, whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, treadmill trainer, fitness guru or simply putting off that Sunday jog, RunPod is here for you.
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