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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April 26 · 3 min
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.
April 23 · 1 hr 5 min
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.
April 22 · 20 min
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!
April 21 · 22 min
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.
April 20 · 36 min
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.
April 19 · 2 min
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!
April 16 · 47 min
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!
April 14 · 7 min
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!
April 12 · 2 min
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!
April 9 · 55 min
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!
April 8 · 9 min
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.
April 5 · 2 min
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!
April 2 · 39 min
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!
March 31 · 8 min
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.
March 29 · 3 min
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!
March 26 · 36 min
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!
March 24 · 7 min
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.
March 22 · 2 min
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!
March 19 · 56 min
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.
March 17 · 9 min
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.