It's rare that someone combines both elite-level marathon running with elite-level humour – but Phily Bowden is the glorious exception to the rule. Having run 2:25 at the Berlin Marathon, her sights are now on the LA Olympics, all while creating amazing content for her ever-growing online following.
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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
Jul 2024
#254 - Méline ROLLIN, la Route vers le Marathon Olympique à Paris
Dans cet épisode du podcast "À Côté De Mes Pompes", je retrouve Méline Rollin, une athlète de haut niveau que j'avais déjà reçu en septembre, juste avant son marathon à Amsterdam.
Depuis, Méline a parcouru un long chemin marqué par de nombreuses compétitions, contrôles antidopa ... Show More
57m 22s
Jan 2025
[EXTRAIT] Un rêve olympique : le Marathon pour Tous du mentaliste Fabien Olicard
<p>J'ai le plaisir de recevoir un invité exceptionnel dans cet épisode : Fabien Olicard, mentaliste, auteur, conférencier et créateur aux multiples talents, qui partage une facette méconnue de son parcours : son aventure personnelle avec la course à pied. </p><br><p>Fabien revien ... Show More
5m 46s
Oct 7
Episode 28: Rhythm & Resilience: Warren Kimball on Negative-Splitting 100 Miles
<p>Warren Kimball—two-time Boston finisher, 100-mile ultra winner, and LSU musicologist—joins us to blend art and endurance. We dig into his 15:35 at Tunnel Hill (closed strong with a negative split), plant-powered fueling, staying calm early, and turning repetition into mastery— ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2024
88: How Have Marathon Records Improved Over The Last 100 Years?
<p>In episode 88, The Running Channel podcast trio delves into the evolution of men’s marathon records over the past century. Back in 1925, the record stood at 2:29:01, while the current benchmark to beat is an incredible 2:00:35. What factors have contributed to this incredible ... Show More
40m 15s
Feb 2024
[EXTRAIT] Marie Perrier "Accéder au rêve olympique sur marathon, en 1 an" - Le Marathon de Valence
<p>L’histoire de Marie Perrier, c’est celle d'une passion dévorante pour la course à pied, qui l'a menée des sentiers sauvages de l'île Maurice, dont elle est originaire, aux plus prestigieuses courses internationales, jusqu'au rêve ultime de nombre d’athlètes : les Jeux Olympiqu ... Show More
5m 31s
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