Ultra Running: A Global Phenomenon

Isobel and Ron discuss Isobel's 100k race at the Elephant Trail Race in Port Macquarie and give updates on the tent and Tor Des Geants training 

I don't really have a big why. And I've represented Australia three times, won Six Foot Track, run three Barkleys. So, either I've been doing it wrong the whole time, or the 'find your why' advice is oversold. The real question of the episode: is a why necessary, or just sometime ... Show More

We live in a world where our watches tell us how we slept, how recovered we are, how hard we should train and even how stressed we are. While technology can be incredibly useful, many runners have become so dependent on it that they no longer trust what their own body is telling ... Show More

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f ... Show More

Despite searing heat, choking pollution and dangerous roads, running clubs are sprouting up across the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The World Athletics Championships takes place in Doha from September 27 to October 6 and handling heat, hopefully, will the major talking point. From midnight marathons to air conditioned stadiums to the best way to stay cool, we tackle the science of heat in athletic performance ... Show More

Gathered in a meeting room, sharing mics and anecdotes, this is the 2023 Team Runner's World year recap. Who thought that Kipchoge showed signs of fading? Who decided that Tigst Assefa's Berlin win was more significant than a sub-2 marathon? You better listen to find out. Hot tak ... Show More

The south of France is among thousands of places around the world that now stage ultramarathons: extreme running events covering anything above 26.2 miles to more than 100. They often take place on challenging terrain and require considerable physical and mental resilience. And t ... Show More

Taking a punt at listing some of the hardest races out there, Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to discuss the criteria of what makes a race hard and what races should be on your bucket list if all you want to do is really suffer! There are of course some ultras, but what about a ... Show More

There’s an incredibly unhealthy and unsustainable exercise trend that’s happening right now. It’s burning people out left and right. It needs to be discussed and dissected. So today …I’ll explain this unhealthy workout trendReveal the root cause (the problem behind the problem)Gi ... Show More

Running as far as you can on a looped course, you against the clock and your ability to just keep going. The backyard ultra is a growing in popularity, so we spoke to Sarah Perry about what attracts her to this type of racing and how everyone should give it a go. Hosted on Acast. ... Show More

You can't run away from your problems, but what if your problems started with running? Today on Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read an email from a listener who needs advice while training for a marathon. Is it possible to exercise without the voices of diet culture creeping into ... Show More

It's been well reported that when it comes to ultra running, women are regularly out performing their male counter parts so we spoke to a legend of the sport, Mimi Anderson, on why she thinks this might be. Rick talks about trying to escape Great Britain (it's a race, not Brexit ... Show More