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Episodes
141 episodes
How Emma Bord Ran All 6 World Marathon Majors in One Year | Balancing Motherhood & Marathon Running
This episode of the RunThrough Podcast welcomes inspiring guest Emma Bord, a mother of three, personal trainer and marathon runner who opens up about balancing family life with her love for running. She speaks honestly about how motherhood has ...
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Episode 140
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Jack Faint Became the First Person to Run the Length of India & He Did It Living with a Brain Tumor
In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Jack Faint joins us to share the incredible story of running the entire length of India after a life changing brain tumour diagnosis. What started with a seizure and a moment that changed everything be...
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Episode 139
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The Ultra Challenge Frankie Smyth Refused to Quit: Adapting, Overcoming & Finishing Strong
Ultra runner and women’s wellness coach Frankie Smyth set out to run 50km in all 15 UK National Parks in 15 days. In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, hosted by Ben Sheppard, Frankie shares the full journey — from the spark of inspiration...
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Episode 138
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#137 - The Power of Honest Storytelling & How Emily Crane Ran 12 Marathons at 22 | The RunThrough Podcast
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, writer and storyteller Emily Crane joins host Ben Sheppard for her first ever podcast conversation.Emily has built a refreshingly honest corner of the internet with writing-first videos...
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#136 - How Aaliyah Unia Became a Leader for Muslim Women in Fitness | The RunThrough Podcast
In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, fitness creator and marathon runner Aaliyah Unia sits down with host Ben Sheppard to share the story behind her journey. From growing up without access to fitness, navigating cultural expectations, and...
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#135 - Wheelchair Athlete Poppy May: ‘It Can Be Your Anchor or Your Wings’ | The RunThrough Podcast
Join host Ben Sheppard on this moving episode of the RunThrough Podcast as he talks with Poppy May, aka Poppy May Fitness, about her extraordinary journey. As a teenager, Poppy faced a life-changing situation that left her in a wheelchair, but ...
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#134 - Amy Lane & Tom Mannion Share the Story of Dave’s Run Club | Running, Community & Connection #RTPod
In this heartfelt episode of The RunThrough Podcast, host Ben Sheppard sits down with Amy Lane and Tom Mannion, who recently ran at the RunThrough Swindon Half, to explore the power of community, connection, and healing through running. The con...
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#133 - Running on Plants: Johnny Meatless Shares the Power of a Plant-Based Life #RTPod
In this inspiring episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Johnny Morillo, better known as Johnny Meatless, joins host Ben Sheppard for a conversation full of energy and insight. 🌱Johnny is a vibrant food content creator, passionate runner, a...
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#132 - What It Takes to Run 100KM (and Actually Enjoy It) | Emily Jane Fairs’ Ultra Running Story #RTPOD
In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Emily Jane Fairs joins host Ben Sheppard to share her inspiring journey into ultra running. Known for her positivity and authenticity, Emily talks about how a spontaneous decision to start running led ...
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#131 - Zara Holland on How Running Changed Her Life: Finding Confidence, Balance and Self-Care | Gone Running Podcast
In this episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running, Zara Holland joins Ben Sheppard to share her journey into running, exploring how she stays motivated, builds confidence, and prioritises self-care - learning to say no. <...
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#130 - Why We Run: Lewis Robling’s Story of Sport, Struggle & Self Discovery! #inspiration #motivational
In this episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running, Lewis Robling shares his remarkable journey from professional rugby to the world of ultra-running.Lewis opens up about the challenges of transitioning out of sport, the mental health ...
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#129 - How Natasha Mané Ended up going VIRAL at a RunThrough Race & The MONEY BANK theory! #growthmindset
In this episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, Natasha Mane joins Ben Sheppard. Natasha discusses the importance of passion and desire in achieving fitness goals, while also acknowledging the reality of burnout and emphasising the importa...
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#128 - What's The Ultimate Explorers Grand Slam & How Johnny Ward became the 1st IN HISTORY to complete it?
In this episode of Gone Running, Ben Sheppard sits down with adventurer Johnny Ward to uncover his remarkable journey from a tough childhood in Ireland to becoming the first person to complete the Explorers Grand Slam. Johnny opens up about his...
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#127 - REINFORCING 'NORMAL': Overcoming Self-Doubt & Embracing Your True Self W/ Emily Barker #bodypositivity
In this episode of Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard is joined by Emily Barker, who shares her inspiring journey from life at university during the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a fitness coach and advocate for body positivity. What began as a si...
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#126 - From Running for Clarity to Running a Business W/ 2024 The Apprentice WINNER Rachel Woolford 🏃♀️
In this episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard sits down with Rachel Woolford, owner of North Studio, a boutique fitness studio, to hear how she transformed her love for movement into a thriving business. What started as...
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#125 - How Running Helped Ivy Overcome Anxiety & Inspire Her Music As She Targets Her FIRST Marathon!
This week on RunThrough presents Gone Running, Ben Sheppard is joined by Singer, songwriter and now runner, Ivy. Ivy has been performing since childhood, starting with family shows before discovering that music was her therapy. From writing her...
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#124 - From Grief to Growth: How Running Became a Survival Kit with Emma Kirk-Odunubi #runnerscommunity
In this episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard sits down with Emma Kirk-Odunubi to explore her multifaceted journey in the running world, from childhood competition to navigating grief and rediscovering running as a powe...
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#123 - How RENOWNED DANCER Austyn Farrell went from SMOKING & DRINKING to LIFE CHANGING Marathon Training!
In this inspiring episode of RunThrough Presents Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard sits down with Austyn Farrell, a professional dancer who has taken the online world by storm and discovered a new purpose through running. What started...
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#122 - Feeling Lost? How Therese O'Callaghan Broke the Cycle of Self-Sabotage and Transformed Her Life!
In this inspiring episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard is joined by Therese O’Callaghan, a health and fitness coach who shares her journey from poor health and low self-worth to helping others transform their lives.
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#121 - Jacob Ward: Connection, Mental Health & The Power of Showing Up For YOURSELF & OTHERS! #motivation
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #121In this episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, host Ben Sheppard is joined by Jacob Ward, creator of the ‘Better’ brand—a platform dedicated to mental health, personal growth, and building real...
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#120 - Why 'UNCOMFORTABLE, PAINFUL & DIFFICULT' periods lead to FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE W/ Benji Haldon
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #120In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Gone Running Podcast, host Ben Sheppard sits down with Benji Haldon — a personal trainer and passionate advocate for men’s mental health — for an...
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#119 - The Pain You DON'T See: Gut Health, Injury, and Starting Over W/ Annie Openshaw
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #119In this powerful and personal episode, we’re joined by Annie Openshaw, who shares her transformative journey through gut health challenges, injury recovery, and her return to competitive squas...
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#118 - What It Really Takes to Run a Trail Race | Inside Ultra Trail Morzine-Avoriaz W/ James Tilley!
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #118In this special episode, we sit down with RunThrough Trails' very own James Tilley for an honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation in collaboration with the RunThrough Trails podcast.T...
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#117 - Online HATE over a RUNNING VEST: "The COMMENTS are INSANE" W/ Ella Jalley #runningcommunity
#117 - 🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #117 In this powerful episode, Ben Sheppard is joined by Ella Jalley, who shares her journey from beginner runner to London Marathon finisher — and everything in between, including chatting ...
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#116 - From NEWS ANCHOR to SIX STAR FINISHER: How Carleth Keys faced ADVERSITY to achieve the EXTRAORDINARY
🎙️ Gone Running Podcast | Episode #116In this episode of RunThrough presents Gone Running, Ben Sheppard is joined by Carleth Keys — former news anchor turned running content creator — for an honest and inspiring conversation about ident...
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