Why Running

Episodes

1. 9

   Francesca Evans

   Join health journalist Sorina Mihaila as she sits down with Francesca Evans, a London-based content creator who has discovered running as a powerful tool for mental clarity and healing. For Francesca, it’s not just about fitness – it’s a transformative therapy that has helped her navigate life's...

   Dec 23, 2024

   51m
2. 8

   Sabrina Nordlund

   In this episode, we chat with ⁠Sabrina Nordlund⁠, a passionate runner from Canada who now calls Edinburgh home. Sabrina takes us through her inspiring running journey, starting with her earliest memories of lacing up her shoes as a child. Now, as she trains for the Paris Marathon, we dive into…

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   Dec 9, 2024

   41m
3. 7

   Maggie Klein

   This week, we're chatting with Maggie Klein, an inspiring runner who started her journey just 18 months ago and has already crossed the finish line of the iconic Berlin Marathon. From her first hesitant strides to conquering one of the world's most prestigious races, Maggie shares the highs…

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   Dec 2, 2024

   36m
4. 6

   Alexis Novoa

   In today's episode, we sit down with Alexis Novoa, a busy young mum and content creator who, just two years ago, laced up her shoes for the first time and embarked on her running journey. Fast forward to today, and she’s training for her first marathon in the stunning city of Honolulu. We talk...

   Nov 25, 2024

   36m
5. 5

   Emily Jevons, PhD

   Today, we're joined by ⁠Dr Emily Jevons⁠⁠⁠, triathlete, nutritionist, and former lecturer in nutrition. Having battled depression since she was 14, Emily shares how training for and participating in triathlons over the last seven years has radically transformed her approach to mental health....

   Nov 18, 2024

   32m
6. 4

   Maggie Hildreth

   In this episode of Why Running, health journalist Sorina Mihaila is joined by Maggie Hildreth, an Ottawa-based content creator and marathon runner who is on a mission to redefine what it means to be a runner. Maggie is passionate about running and uses it not only to enhance her wellbeing but…

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   Nov 11, 2024

   31m
7. 3

   Emily Shane

   Emily Shane AKA @⁠RunsWithEmily⁠ got back into running 12 months ago after an unexpected three-year break. However, she's now ready to tackle her first ultra. Her secret? Running slowly. Slow exercise, Emily says, not only fights back against an ‘all or nothing’ approach but provides space for...

   Nov 4, 2024

   46m
8. 2

   Charlene Griess

   Marathon runner and content creator Char Griess is today’s incredible guest on Why Running! Char, @charatoner on socials, has completed eight marathons and has been running for more than a decade. Here, she shares how running has transformed her life in many ways, from her health and wellbeing to...

   Oct 28, 2024

   38m
9. 1

   Nat Long

   In this inspiring episode, health journalist Sorina Mihaila caught up with ultra runner and TikTok star Natalie Long, nat_runs_ on socials, just one month before her first marathon as a mum. Nat, who has been posting hugely entertaining Run Until videos since 2022, has more than one million...

   Oct 21, 2024

   46m