Running Miles

Something slightly different this week...On Sunday 26th April 2026, the 46th London Marathon is taking place. London Marathon is the biggest one day annual charity fundraising event in the world and I sat down with seven runners that are raising money for charity. We discuss the what the London Marathon means to them, the charity they are running for and what that charity means to them. A big thank you to Sophie, Siya, Alexus, Tash, George, Sabrina and Rebecca for sharing their stories with me. Sophie Brook - Women's AidSiya Mistry - Women in SportAlexus Headley - Imperial College Healthcare Haematology Department Natasha Taylor - Make a Wish FoundationGeorge Folkard - MS SocietySabrina Severino - MindRebecca Warrack - British Heart FoundationFollow on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/⁠Bethany's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/⁠Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠To support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This episode is a little different...I’m on the other side of the mic!I invited Kathleen Meyer, a good friend of the pod, back to interview me in a special bonus episode ahead of London Marathon. We discuss my journey with running so far, from my first 10km to taking on the Amsterdam marathon in 2024. We talk about what London Marathon means to me and how special it feels to be running for Mind. We reflect on my 60km run in November 2025 and how magical that day was. I also shared my best piece of running advice and how this has influenced my attitude to racing.I'm incredibly lucky to be running the London Marathon 2026 for Mind. The link to donate is below if you would like to help Mind continue the fantastic work they do.To donate: https://www.justgiving.com/page/bethany-lumborg-ldn26?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CLFollow on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/⁠Bethany's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/⁠Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠ To support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Bethany Lumborg, interviewed by Kathleen Meyer. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This week I’m joined by Poppy May, a wheelchair athlete who shares her journey into running and finding confidence through sport.We discuss how her first 10K sparked a love for racing that’s led to so much more. From starting out in the gym to taking on the London Marathon, her story is one so many people will relate to.We talk about her shift in mindset from chasing times to simply enjoying the experience, and how both the gym and racing have played a huge role in supporting her mental health.Poppy also shares how she began posting about being a wheelchair user in the gym after noticing the lack of representation on her social media, and how that’s grown into working with some of her dream brands while continuing to push for more inclusivity in the space.Follow on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/⁠Poppy's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppymayfitness/Bethany's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/⁠Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠To support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Poppy May. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This week I’m joined by Georgia Glassborow, who shares her journey from her very first 5K to getting a spot in the 2026 London Marathon.Georgia opens up about the realities of getting into running and the highs, lows, and everything in between. From being consistent to learning to celebrate every milestone, her story is one so many runners will relate to.We talk about the importance of community, the friendships she’s made through running and how she’s using her social media platform to inspire others and show that running really is for everyone.An honest and uplifting conversation about progress, perspective, and finding your place in the running world.Follow on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/⁠Georgia's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runwithgee_/Bethany's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/⁠Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠To support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Georgia Glassborow. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This week I'm joined by Laura Bird who shares her powerful journey from one of the darkest moments of her life to taking on extraordinary endurance challenges.At 18, Laura attempted to take her own life, an experience that profoundly changed the way she views life, purpose and mental health. In the years since, she has channelled that experience into a series of incredible running challenges to raise awareness and funds for charity.To mark the 10-year anniversary of her suicide attempt, she ran 10 marathons in 10 days to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and in 2024, she completed the London Marathon carrying a fridge on her back. She's now gearing up for her next incredible challenge - running 31 marathons in 31 days in May for Rays of Sunshine.We discuss the logistics of planning these challenges, the power of building a community and the perspective her experience has given her on life and mental health. An honest and deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, recovery, and finding meaning after the darkest moments.Content note: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. For help and support visit https://www.samaritans.org/ or https://www.mind.org.ukFollow on instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/⁠Laura's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdy_101010/Bethany's instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/⁠Contact: ⁠[email protected]⁠To support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Laura Bird. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This week I'm joined by Georgie Miles-Hale, a fellow member of the Mind London Marathon 2026 team. She shares her powerful story of giving birth to her daughter in 2025 — a delivery that became traumatic when she experienced a severe haemorrhage and significant blood loss.Georgie speaks honestly about the physical and emotional aftermath, and how the experience impacted her mental health. We also talk about her journey with running and how movement became a vital part of her healing.This is a conversation about resilience, recovery, and the realities of birth trauma. Georgie also shares heartfelt advice for anyone who has experienced a traumatic birth, as well as gentle encouragement for new mums navigating the early days of motherhood.Content note: This episode discusses birth trauma and haemorrhage.For help and support visit: https://www.birthtraumaassociation.orgFollow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/Bethany's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/Contact: [email protected] support the podcast, click follow and leave a review.This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Georgie Miles-Hale. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

This week, I’m joined by Kathleen Meyer, one of the most inspirational people I know, to talk about her running journey. Kathleen shares the challenges she’s faced, from starting at the back of the pack to discovering how showing up for yourself can lead to achieving your wildest goals. We also dive into her “magical” marathon day that didn’t go as planned, and how running has the power to truly change your life.Follow Kathleen: https://www.instagram.com/kathyleanontherun/Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/Bethany's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/Contact: [email protected] support the podcast, click follow and leave a review. This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Kathleen Meyer. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay

Episode 1 is finally here.I’m joined by Rhianna Turner, a well-known name in the London women’s run-club scene, to go right back to the very beginning of her running journey.From starting Couch to 5K, to running two freakishly hot marathons and then to finally achieving one of her biggest personal goals, Rhianna shares what first got her into running and, more importantly, what’s kept her going.A deep dive into the early days, the tough moments, and the reasons behind the challenges she's taken on. Follow Rhianna: https://www.instagram.com/catchrhiifyoucan/Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/Bethany's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/Contact: [email protected] support the podcast, click follow and leave a review. This podcast was designed, created and edited by Bethany Lumborg. The guest was Rhianna Turner. Intro/outro music was composed by Ievgen Poltavskyi and obtained from Pixabay.

Welcome to Running Miles, a podcast about everyday runners and the stories behind their miles. As a runner myself, I sit down with runners of all levels to talk about what got them lacing up their trainers for the first time, the goals they have achieved, the challenges they’ve faced, and what comes next. We discuss the reality of balancing running with real life - early mornings, the small joys and the moments that make it all worth it.Whether you’re training for something big or just heading out the door, Running Miles is here to remind you that every mile counts.Episode 1 coming soon!Hosted and edited by Bethany Lumborg https://www.instagram.com/bethanyrunsmiles/Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningmilespod/Contact: [email protected]