The Runner's World UK Podcast

Unless you, too, have spent the past month in the glorious isolation of the Jordanian desert, you're probably aware that Spencer Matthews recently completed an epic running challenge. The former Made in Chelsea man has become the first person to run 30 marathons in 30 days in the desert. In the process, he's raised more than £600,000 for Global's Make Some Noise charities. On this episode, he talks heat chambers, eating a 1kg of rice a day and almost treading on a horned viper.Spencer is raising money for Global's Make Some Noise: makesomenoise.com/spencer-matthews-desert-challenge/

Two-thousand five-hundred kilometres, 110,000 metres of elevation and no days off for a month and a half – Jake Catterall's crossing of the Alps is epic in every sense. On this episode, he talks about how he trained for it, the highlights and why he thinks people are often capable of much more than they think.For more on Jake, check out the links below:Instagram: @jakecatterallWebsite: jakecatterall.com

In 2022, Imo Boddy became the youngest woman to run from John O' Groats to Land's End, aged 22. This year, she backed that up by breaking the long-standing Three Peaks record, becoming the fastest female to run up – and between – the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. She offers advice to others looking to take on ultra-distance challenges, and tells us what she hopes to do next.Follow Imo's running on Instagram: @imoboddy

After a week break, we're back and Rick and Ben chat about running in the heat because it's proper hot out. How best to do it, why hydrations matters, going slow is key and even not even running are all options discussed. Have you ever put your hat in the freezer? Let us know.

Staring at Strava data for a weird amount of time? Considering getting that PB time tattooed on your neck? In this episode Ben and Rick are joined by Jen and Rachel to discuss the tell-tale signs that you might love running a bit too much!

We've gone to the source this week and spent the afternoon chatting to the BBC Olympic commentary team about Paris 2024, who they're excited to see race, getting some predictions, what it's like to commentate on events as former athletes, online beef and much much more. In this extra special episode we speak Jeanette Kwakye, Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson, Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis Hill. What a line up!

There is a lot of running kit out there; an abundance of shoes, fancy tops, smart watches, specialist eyewear and loads of other bits to spend all your hard earned cash on. To try and offer a guiding light on what to spend money on, where savings can be made and when is the best time to get a deal, Ben and Ali chat through the tech you need to care about, the sales that matter and why an £800 running watch isn't necessary.

The power of the running influencer cannot be denied. The online presence and engagement of some amateur runners far outreaches the sway of brands and professional athletes, pulling in views and likes that gets marketing departments all hot and bothered. Joining us to discuss life as a running influencer and what that really means are Dr Becca Salmon, Jenny Mannion and Ian Arnold.