Whether you're chasing a marathon PB or simply wondering what you're actually capable of - Olly Murs just raised the bar for everyone.

The X Factor star ran, rowed, and cycled 400km across England in 5 days, raising over £1 million for Soccer Aid for UNICEF! No marathon experience. No route until each morning. A knee that's had five operations. And he loved every horrible second of it.

Anya Culling and Coach Ben dive deeper into his Into the Unknown challenge, the endurance feat that pushed him further than anything in his career, and what every runner can take from it.

In this episode:

🎤 From Stage to Start Line - zero running background, zero marathon experience. How Olly built an endurance mindset from scratch

🦵 The 50-Year-Old Knee - five operations, 400km. Training through injury for the biggest endurance challenge of his life

🧠 Fitness Mindset vs Physical Training - what actually carries you to the finish line when your body says stop

🎯 What's Next? - Half marathon fear, marathon dreams, will he follow in the footsteps of Harry Styles?

🚀 For even more, watch Olly Murs: Into The Unknown on ITVX: https://www.itv.com/watch/olly-murs-steps-into-the-unknown-for-soccer-aid/10a7768a0001B/10a7768a0001

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Tatiana Forbes started running postpartum in 2023, unable to run for more than 30 seconds. She joined us on The Runna Podcast after crossing the finish line of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon.

Anya Culling and Kayla Jeter sit down with runner, content creator, and founder of the Best for Last Run Club. The self-proclaimed 'slow runner' shares the struggle of being left behind at a run club, and not seeing herself in the runners around her.

Tatiana will help you answer the question most beginner runners quietly ask themselves: am I actually a runner? Tatiana's answer - and her journey to get there - is worth hearing.

In this episode:

🏃‍♀️ Postpartum running: starting from zero, 30 seconds at a time

🚶‍♀️ Run/walk strategy: why it works from mile one - not just when you're struggling

💬 Left behind: the run club moment that built Best for Last

🧠 Watchless racing: ditching GPS at the NYC Half - and what happened

🪞 Runner identity: pace, body confidence & belonging in the sport

🏁 Race inclusivity: what races need to do to actually serve slower runners

Whether you're just starting out, returning after a break, or have always wondered if running is really for someone like you - this one's for you.

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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Keira D’Amato broke the American marathon record at 37.

She did it after a decade away from the sport - while raising two kids, building a real estate career, and rediscovering what running meant to her.

In this episode, Keira sits down with Anya and Kayla to unpack one of the most remarkable stories in modern running. From the injury that forced her out of the sport, to the identity crisis that followed, to the mindset shift that helped her run faster than ever before.

They talk about motherhood, longevity, learning not to fear failure, and why having fun became the key to her success.

Now 41 and recovering from hip surgery, Keira is chasing even bigger goals - including the 2028 Olympic Trials - and proving there’s no single path to greatness.

In this episode:

🏃‍♀️ How she went from walking away from running to breaking a 16-year-old American record

🧠 Why the mindset of "I don't care if I fail" makes you dangerous to race against

💥 Mile 16 of the Houston Marathon - the deal she made with herself to keep going

👶 What motherhood taught her about perspective, identity, and choosing your "hard"

🔄 Why she refuses to call this a comeback - and what she calls it instead

🎯 Her 2028 Olympic Trials goal and why she's more excited now than ever

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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From a devastating back injury to a 3:29 marathon at 50 - Ben Shephard just ran his first marathon in 16 years.

Whether you're returning from injury, chasing a marathon comeback, or trying to stay fit as you get older - this conversation will make you rethink what's possible.

Just days after crossing the finish line in London, the beloved British TV presenter sits down with Ben and Anya to talk honestly about the back injury that stopped him running, the long road back, and why consistency - not perfection - was the thing that got him there.

In this episode:

🏃 Why Ben's ADHD became his biggest asset in sport, his career, and marathon running

💔 The back injury that stopped him running - and the marathon comeback nobody expected

🎯 How he trained for a 3:29 marathon at 50 around a full-time TV career

🧠 Why consistency beats strictness - and how to apply it to your own training

👨‍👦 What he hopes his sons take from watching him fail, and keep going

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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Calli Hauger-Thackery won a marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. The world had no idea.

She joined us before lining up in Boston at 22 weeks - with her husband, coach, and training partner Nick Hauger racing alongside her.

This episode goes behind the scenes of one of the most unusual high-performance partnerships in elite running: how they train together, compete individually, and what it really means to chase world-class performances while stepping into parenthood.

In this episode, you'll hear:

🤫 The Houston secret - winning a marathon 8 weeks pregnant, and what Nick said at the finish line

🏃‍♀️From unsponsored and working every job going, to 2nd fastest British marathoner ever

🧠 How Calli's mindset broke the ceiling other coaches had put on Nick

👶 What training through pregnancy actually looks like week by week

🤝 How being each other's coach, competitor, and life partner works in practice

🎯 What elite athletes get right about balancing training with real life, and what most runners get wrong

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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Russ Cook, ‘Hardest Geezer’, joins Coach Ben and Anya Culling for a special live recording in London, chasing a blistering 2:35 marathon goal. Despite running across a continent, he shares how marathon training is pushing him in new ways.

From raw, often hilarious stories from Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on completing one of the toughest endurance feats in history - admitting he could never do it again.

From raw, hilarious stories of life on the road in Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on the grit required to keep going when things get tough. This episode explores why the real value of doing hard things isn’t the finish line, but the self-belief you build along the way.

If you're training for a marathon, chasing a PB, or need a shot of running motivation, you'll love this one.

Listen for more on:

🏃‍♂️ Why marathon training feels harder than ultra-endurance challenges

🧠 The marathon training mindset that got Russ through Africa

💪 How a “nothing to lose” mindset changes your running performance

🎯 What actually matters most on race day (pacing, fitness, and mindset)

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"Everyone told me I'd peaked. Then I ran my fastest marathon at 40."

Whether you're questioning your running longevity, chasing a marathon PB after a setback, or wondering if the best is really behind you - this conversation with Sara Hall will make you think differently about what's possible.

Sara raced in Boston this week and called it the most painful race of her life. Hours later, she sat down with Anya - honestly, openly, and with the kind of perspective that only comes from two decades competing at the elite level. At 43, she's one of the fastest American marathon runners in history. And she's still not done.

In this episode, Sara opens up about winning the Masters field in Boston, her Olympic Trials DNF, and the mindset it takes to keep going when everyone assumes you've peaked.

Listen for more on:

🏃‍♀️The exact details of Sara’s 2:20 marathon training and recovery

🗓️ How she maximises longevity and prevents injury

🧠 The race-day mindset secrets for pushing through the "pain cave"

🚀 How to rebuild self-confidence after a major athletic setback

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛

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📖 Check out Sara’s new book, ‘For The Love of The Grind’ here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Love-Grind-Memoir-Sara-Hall/dp/1250404282

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If you’re underfuelled, you will underperform.

Most runners are unintentionally holding back their PBs because of "carb fear"-this week, we’re fixing that.

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, sports nutritionist Sian Seccombe explains why underfuelling is one of the most common mistakes runners make. From ‘hitting the wall’ to the serious risks of RED-S, Sian breaks down sports nutrition for runners in a way you can understand and apply.

Whether you're training for a marathon or just started your running journey, this is your ultimate guide to how to fuel for a marathon and beyond.

In this episode, Sian explains:

🍝 Why carbs aren’t the enemy (and why you need more of them)

⏱️ What to eat before a run, during, and after your sessions

⚖️ Why weight loss and marathon training often don’t mix

⚠️ Signs you’re underfuelling (even if you think you’re not)

🧠 What RED-S is-and why it’s frequently missed

Remember, the goal isn’t to eat less 👉 it’s to fuel enough to perform at your best.

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛

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