10,000 miles, 16 countries and over £1 million raised for charity. Russ Cook (aka "Hardest Geezer") pushed himself to the limit to become the first person to run the length of Africa. He's distilled the adventure into an amazing new book, Hardest Geezer: Mind Over Miles, and comes on the podcast to discuss some of the highlight and lowlights of his African o ... Show More
Nov 18
How to run faster as you age with masters athlete James Greenwell
Ben and Rick speak to James Greenwell, a former elite pentathlete who is now finding gold medal success in the fast-paced world of biathle, aged 50.
We talk training methods to cope with the need for speed, but avoiding injury, why swimming helps absorb some of the training loa ... Show More
32m 30s
Nov 11
How British runner Patrick Dever ran 2:08 on debut at the New York Marathon
He got fourth place in a stacked field, on debut at a major, but who is Patrick Dever? We had a chat with Patrick to talk about this stand out performance, why he chose New York for debut, his training, the appeal of the marathon, the Olympic dream and much more. Learn more about ... Show More
35m 13s
Nov 4
What I learned racing my younger self
Author, writer and journalist Duncan Craig joins Rick and Ben to talk about his recent attempt to race his younger self. 24-year-old Duncan ran the London Marathon in a time of 3:23, but 25 years later, can he beat that time? Well, you'll have to listen to find out, but more impo ... Show More
32m 26s
Oct 2024
Moment 184: I Was Kidnapped Whilst Running The Entire Length Of Africa: Russ Cook
He became the first person to run the full length of Africa—10,000 miles in 352 days—but just after day 100, Russ Cook, aka the Hardest Geezer, faced the toughest challenge of his life. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Russ found himself running through chaos, dodging violenc ... Show More
18m 22s
Oct 2024
Usain Bolt: How I Overcame Failure To Become The World's Fastest Man (E300)
<p>This week, Jake and Damian sat down with none other than the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. As part of a very special live recording at IFS Unleashed 2024, Usain shares candid insights about his remarkable journey from early setbacks to world-record-breaking victories.</p><br> ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2023
36: How I Trained For A Half Marathon
<p>In Episode 36, Andy and Rick are joined by a special guest and much loved presenter on The Running Channel, Mo. Mo talks through his experience of Copenhagen Half Marathon, from the preparation all the way to race day as he sets out to run it in 80 minutes. </p><p>The Running ... Show More
41m 38s
May 2025
119: Be Undeniable: Achieve Greatness and Sustain it with Cameron Hanes
Bowhunter, endurance athlete, and Keep Hammering Collective host Cameron Hanes is back on the show — and this time, he’s preparing for one of the hardest races in the world: Cocodona 250.We dive into the mindset, obsession, and sacrifice it takes to show up day after day for some ... Show More
1h 28m
May 2024
Ferdinand Omanyala Breaking the African 100M Record, and a Pioneer for Kenyan Sprinting
<p>Live from the Bahamas we have Ferdinand Omanyala, the Kenyan Sprinter and African Record holder in the 100M. Quick to remind Justin that he was in the 9.77 race. We talk about how he pioneered sprinting in Kenya, the transition from rugby to sprinting. Looking up to Simbine, a ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 2024
s4/e30 How Much Faster Can I REALLY Get as an Adult Runner? with Matt Chittim
<p>In this episode of the Running Explained podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Chittim, coach and host of The Rambling Runner Podcast, about the incredible potential that runners have, no matter when they start. Matt and I dive into how age doesn't have to limi ... Show More
48m 56s