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Episodes
156 episodes
#155 - Motivation Won’t Save You | Tayo Fam on Discipline, Consistency & Building Runnpac
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we’re joined by Tayo Fam, co-founder of Runnpac, one of the most diverse and community-driven run clubs in London. Tayo chats through how Runnpac started and what’s gone into building a community that ...
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#154 - From 5K Runs to 650KM FKT | Lydia Oldham’s Ultra Running Journey
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we’re joined by ultra runner and adventurer Lydia Oldham, who discovered running during lockdown, going from running 5Ks as hard as she could every time, to marathons and eventually into the world of u...
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#153 - Love Island Winner Kai Fagan Shares Rugby, Resilience & Life Lessons Ahead Of Manchester Marathon
On this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Kai Fagan joins host Ben Sheppard to share his inspiring journey from rugby player and teacher to Love Island winner.Kai reflects on how his early life in rugby shaped his mindset, taught him r...
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#152 - She Was Told Her Dream Was Impossible… Now Chloe McNiven Is A Guinness World Record Ultra Runner 💙
Welcome back to The RunThrough Podcast. Today we’re joined by the incredible Chloe McNiven, a former professional dancer turned Guinness World Record holder and ultra marathon runner, as well as a mum of two.Chloe faced huge adversity g...
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#151 - 80 Ultras In 80 Days: How Sam King Went From #1 on Call of Duty to Breaking Ultra Running Records
Ultra runner Sam King joins the RunThrough Podcast fresh off completing an extraordinary 80 ultramarathons in 80 consecutive days.Once the world’s No.1 ranked player on Call of Duty, Sam weighed 19 stone and lived behind a screen before...
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#150 - From Army Physio to IRONMAN Pro Series Champion! Kat Matthews On Mindset, Comebacks & Staying Hungry
Kat Matthews joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast to share her remarkable journey from serving as a physiotherapist in the British Army to becoming one of the world’s top Ironman triathletes.Kat is the IRONMAN Pro Series Champio...
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#149 - You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Angel Arutura on Music, Cultural Identity & Creative Growth
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, Angel Arutura shares the story behind her rise from a challenging childhood in Belfast to building a name for herself as a DJ and content creator. Growing up, music wasn’t just background noise; it was...
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#148 - From England to Everest: Mitch Hutchcraft’s 13,157 km Human-Powered Journey to the Top of the World
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we sit down with adventurer Mitch Hutchcraft, whose journey started with a bold promise at just six years old, to climb Mount Everest. That childhood dream eventually turned into something truly extrao...
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#147 - Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Why Ange Everington Founded The Blue Light Health Club
On this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Ange Everington, a full-time firefighter and content creator, shares her journey from dreaming of joining the fire service to actually living it. After facing plenty of rejections, Ange finally made it...
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#146 - Could You Run 2,266 KM in 66 Days? The Kilometre a Day Challenge (+Arc 100 Miler) | George Rickwood
In this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, we are joined by George Rickwood, an ultra runner whose journey started just six years ago with training for a half marathon and has since taken him all the way to winning his first Backyard Ultra with...
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#145 - Why Women-Only Running Spaces Matter | Lauren Knott on The RunThrough Podcast
Lauren Knott is a coach, community builder, and the founder of Let’s Run Manchester, a thriving ladies-only run club built to create inclusive, supportive spaces for women in running. After leaving the corporate world, Lauren followed her passi...
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#144 - Why Does Bryony Gordon Runs Races In Her Underwear? I The RunThrough Podcast
Journalist, author, and mental health campaigner Bryony Gordon joins Ben Sheppard on the RunThrough Podcast for an open and honest conversation about mental health, loneliness, and the power of human connection.Bryon...
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#143 - The Power of Running Communities: Lessons from 30 Marathons with Amritpal Ghatora
Runner and community figurehead Amritpal Ghatora joins The RunThrough Podcast to share his journey from being inspired by Paula Radcliffe and Dame Kelly Holmes to completing 30 marathons and preparing for the Tokyo Marathon, where he aims to co...
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#142 - Georgia May Foote: Fame, Vitiligo, and Running from 5K to a Metric Marathon, A Story of Resilience and Reinvention
On this episode of the RunThrough Podcast, actress Georgia May Foote joins host Ben Sheppard for a powerful and honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding strength through running.Georgia shares h...
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#141 - Zachariah Noble: From Pro Basketball to Love Island & Finding Change Through Running
Zachariah Noble joins the RunThrough Podcast to chat about his journey from professional basketball to Love Island, and how running has since become a huge part of his life. He opens up about the ups and downs of changing paths, the mental and ...
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#140 - 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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#139 - 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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#138 - 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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#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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