RunPod

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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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20 episodes
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Sunday · 2 min
The Extra Mile! Why you started...
Running has most likely become a part of your everyday life... but it's good to remind ourselves why we started in the first place! Jenni is here with another episode of The Extra Mile to give you a reminder of why it matters to reflect on your journey. RunPod Sprint with David Yim will be out this Wednesday!
Thursday · 58 min
David Yim: Short Fat Guy Runs The Majors...
David Yim is the online personality that you've definitely seen on your feeds. Self named Short Fat Guy Runs The Majors, you can tell how views his marathon attempts! Running all 6 majors in the quickest possible time, David has an incredible dedication to pushing the limits of his running all in the name of one goal... to boost his fundraising! Seeing the direct impact his efforts are making while running for Young Lives vs Cancer, he wants to remind all those people thinking of fundraising - just how important their work is!
July 28 · 11 min
RunPod Sprint! Scottee Is Fat
Scottee Is Fat uses his online presence to show that running can be for everyone, which he addressed in a hilarious main episode. In this version of the RunPod Sprint, he answers your questions! New guest episode drops this coming Friday.
July 23 · 52 min
Scottee Is Fat: Running For Body & Mind Positivity!
Scottee Is Fat is the activist, actor and writer who uses art, humour and radical honesty to challenge the way society treats the people it overlooks, tackling everything from fat activism and queer trauma to class and mental health. Most importantly, he does most of his activism through running! An episode filled with hilarious honesty and outlooks that challenge narratives, Scottee is a true entertainer!
July 21 · 9 min
RunPod Sprint! Ben West
Ben West's incredible work with Reasons To Stay is genuinely saving lives. As explained in his full episode, his heartbreaking story has been turned into a movement that helps break the stigma around suicide and offers help for those who truly need it. In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, he answers all of your questions. If after listening to episode you feel like you need any kind of help, please reach out to the Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free to call, anytime. Phone: 116 123
July 20 · 1 min
The Extra Mile! A bad run can be a good sign...
You sometimes have those runs... you feel sluggish and maybe even like you've gone backwards! But that can be a real sign of progress and Jenni is here to explain why!
July 16 · 57 min
Ben West: The strength behind Reasons To Stay
Ben West is the man behind the inspirational Reasons To Stay. A website where anyone in the world can send a letter to someone thinking about suicide giving them a reason to stay. In just a few months, 4 million letters have been shared and who knows how many lives changed. He is also a huge runner, being an advocate for its benefits for mental health. He even ran the 2026 London Marathon carrying a flag, honouring the names of thousands of people we have tragically lost to suicide. If after listening to episode you feel like you need any kind of help, please reach out to the Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free to call, anytime. Phone: 116 123
July 14 · 9 min
RunPod Sprint! Martin Lewis
The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis's full RunPod episode was full of advice from a man who's life revolves around organisation and helping others. In this episode, he offers more inspiration as he answers your questions!
July 12 · 2 min
The Extra Mile! What your running shoes are telling you
Running shoes can make or break your runs... They can indicate how you run and can even be part of different problems! Jenni is here with all the advice you need when picking an essential piece of kit. Martin Lewis answers your questions on the RunPod Sprint on Wednesday!
July 9 · 43 min
Martin Lewis: MoneySavingExpert's Step NEMESIS!
Martin Lewis has tirelessly helped the nation for over 2 decades to find new ways to save money. His advice means that he carries the weight of millions on his shoulders... so how does he unwind? Running! Martin even explains a crazy 10 year dedication to fitness... and his 'step nemesis'! An episode full of advice and entertainment, Martin continues to inspire!
July 7 · 9 min
RunPod Sprint! Dr Amir Khan
Dr Amir Khan's main episode was FULL of incredible insight around the health benefits to running that you might not have heard of... plus his infectious energy! This episode of the RunPod Sprint is not different as he answers all of your questions.
July 5 · 17 min
Extra Mile: Colin Murphy from the Great Run Company!
In this weeks version of the Extra Mile we bring you ANOTHER GUEST! Colin Murphy from the Great Run Company joins Jenni to bring you all the information around the Altra 13 Valleys Ultra in the beautiful Lake District. With multiple different categories to join, the 13 Valleys Ultra is a trail run in some of the countries most inspiring scenery, and Colin joins to tell you why you should sign up!
July 2 · 47 min
Dr Amir Khan: Running makes you SMARTER!
Dr Amir Khan is a face we're all familiar with on daytime TV... Loose Women, Loose Doctors and a source of information for all of us looking for health advice. He's also a huge runner! In this episode, you will learn SO MUCH about the benefits of running that you haven't heard before... including the fact that running actually makes you SMARTER! Having run 10 marathons and using running in his everyday life, this hilarious and entertaining chat has all the inspiration you need!
June 30 · 8 min
RunPod Sprint! Mel Bound
Mel Bound - creator of This Woman Runs - and her inspirational story of giving women a community to enjoy running freely has led to her recently being awarded an OBE! In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, she answers all of your questions. New special guest episode out this Friday!
June 28 · 2 min
The Extra Mile! Morning runs...
That early morning alarm can be daunting... but early morning runs can be some of the most rewarding! Jenni has spent her career as an early riser, so she is the perfect person to give you all the motivation and advice you need to get yourself out there!
June 25 · 41 min
Mel Bound: OBE for This Woman Runs!
Who would of thought that a simple Facebook post asking if anyone fancies a run could lead to one of the worlds largest women's running communities, consisting of over 250,000 people, in 25 cities across the UK! Mel Bound's inspirational story of giving women a community to enjoy running freely has even led to her recently being awarded an OBE! This Woman Runs continues to grow from strength to strength and in this episode, you will hear the incredible story of how we got here... and maybe even a sneak peak of whats to come!
June 23 · 7 min
RunPod Sprint! Zoe Lister
Zoe Lister is the voice behind the viral Nothing beats a jet2 holiday sensation! And on this episode of RunPod Sprint, she answers all of your questions. New guest episode dropping this Friday!
June 22 · 3 min
The Extra Mile! DOUBLE London Matathon 2027!
HUGE news for all runners... the London Marathon is getting a whole other day! 2027's version of the London Marathon will be a one off DOUBLE event, taking place on the Saturday and the Sunday! Jenni is here with all the information you need to know...
June 18 · 36 min
Zoe Lister: Nothing beats a... viral sensation!
You've probably heard her voice a million times over the last 2 years... Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday! Zoe Lister is the voice of the viral sensation that took over Tiktok and conquered the world. She is also one of us... a runner! In this episode full of warmth and charm, Zoe tells us how far going viral can take you - and how attending the Manchester Marathon has led her back to the sport that she and her late father loved.
June 16 · 8 min
RunPod Sprint! David Hellard
Host of the Bad Boys Running Podcast, David Hellard is a man truly obsessed with running. In this episode of the RunPod Sprint, he answers all of your burning questions! New guest episode dropping this Friday!