In this week’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with the hilarious Joel Dommett—comedian, TV presenter, and marathon runner! Best known as the host of The Masked Singer, Joel has a knack for making us laugh and captivating us on screen. But did you know that he also took on the challenge of running the London Marathon in a full piranha costume? Yep, you heard that right!
From his comedic roots to becoming a household name, Joel’s journey has been anything but conventional. We dive into his experience running for charity, his mental health journey, and what it was really like to race in a giant fish suit.
We spoke about:
🏃♂️ The Running Journey – How Joel got into running, what motivated him to tackle the London Marathon, and why he chose to do it dressed as a piranha.
💪 Running for a Cause – Why charity work is so close to his heart, especially his connection to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and how it fueled his marathon journey.
🎭 Balancing Fitness & Fame – How Joel keeps up his fitness routine while hosting The Masked Singer and Survivor, along with his other TV projects.
🧠 Running & Mental Health – How running helps Joel unwind, stay grounded, and find balance in the whirlwind of family and career life.
😂 Hilarious Moments – The funny (and sometimes ridiculous) moments from his marathon training, race day, and the costume challenges.
👀 What's Next for Joel – His running goals, upcoming projects, and whether we might see him tackle another marathon or a crazy new challenge!
🎧 Tune in to hear Joel’s unforgettable story of running, laughing, and making it through a marathon in the most ridiculous of outfits, all while supporting a cause close to his heart.
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