Runpod

This week joining the RunPod Run Club is doctor, author, presenter and podcaster Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Rangan chats to Jenni about the joys of running marathons, the community, support and love that comes from so many people experiencing something amazing together, being challenged by Chris Evans to run the marathon 12 weeks before race day, creating new habits, taking a holiday from life everyday, paying attention to the feeling and emotion of running instead of just stats, and he chats about his brand new book ‘Happy Mind, Happy Life: 10 Simple Ways to Feel Great Every Day’. An uplifting listen that will get you thinking.

Vassos Alexander is another Runpod Run Club Returner! He's also a radio and podcast presenter, an author, and a runner and joins Jenni on the podcast this week. They chat Vassos' challenge of running this week's London Landmarks Half wearing a costume, how his experience running the marathon wearing a Minion costume was, which London landmark he'll be running as this weekend, all about the world record he's trying to set whilst running in the costume, the joy of races returning to the running calendar, Run Fest Run, sadly having to pull out of the hardest 100 miler in the UK due to injury, the importance of sleep, and the beauty of cold water swimming.

In this episode, we have a returner to the Run club. 5 time olympian and Gold medalist at the European championships just ten months after giving birth, Jo Pavey returns to chat all things running. They discuss how the pandemic helped people off their sofas and into their running shoes, her current training, the ideal warm up, hill sprints, marathon training, and the upcoming National Running show in May and everything they have planned there, including the first ever LIVE Runpod! Get your tickets here: https://nationalrunningshowsouth.seetickets.com/tour/the-national-running-show-south and remember to use the code: RUNPOD To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

On Friday you heard from the Body Coach himself, Joe Wicks about nutrition, community, weight training and more and now we have a mini episode where we'll hear Joe answering your questions! Find out how to work out what fuel works best for your body, exercises to help you improve your speed when running, find out if you can run off a bad diet and what he uses on that luscious hair! To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

Have you ever dreaded anyone seeing you out running or even refrained from working out because you think you don't look your best? Well Make Up Artist to the stars and fitness lover Gia Mills noticed this trend, especially in women, and decided to do something about it. She founded Skin in Motion, the sweat-proof skincare and makeup brand uniquely formulated for exercise and active lives. She chats to Jenni about Skin in Motion, what made her create the brand, its products, how it's gone down with the public and gives the RunPod Run Club a special discount code for March - RUNPOD20 for 20% off!

You'll know Joe Wicks as the man who saw thousands through Lockdown with his daily workouts, or as the Body Coach, sharing his workouts and recipes online helping the masses tone up and shed a few pounds. This week, he's joining Jenni for a proper catch up to chat all things running. Jenni and Joe chat that fast 5k time that Mo Farah helped him achieve, his new love of strength training, his swap to early morning workouts and how it helps not only the rest of his daily routine but his mental health, the importance of nutrition to achieve your goals whilst being realistic, the joy of ice baths, sprints on the treadmill and the community that running provides. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

Since 2010, runners have united to pound the promenades of Brighton at the amazing Brighton Marathon, and one of the men that makes this event happen every year joins Jenni for this week's edition of Runpod. Race Director and Co-founder of the Brighton Marathon Tom Naylor chats with Jenni about adjusting to race changes throughout and after the pandemic, the opportunity to run this years' marathon coming up in April, why races are so brilliant and to encourage us to tackle new challenges on the trails. They talk about the new Brighton Trail Weekend, offering a weekend of trail running! A marathon, a 10k and a youth event across the South Downs National Park n the beautiful Sussex countryside. A great, insightful listen that will absolutely encourage you to try something new or even sign up to a challenge soon.

Welcome to another gathering of the RunPod Run Club, the place where runners unite to share their love of running and this time Jenni is joined by a man who she's been chasing down for a while now. Steve Cram is a runner, a running coach, a running commentator, a running captain, many a medal holder and joins the Run Club today. In this episode, we hear from Steve what it is about running that he loves so much, all about RunFestRun, where Steve is a running captain, growing up not being the fastest runner, his sliding doors moments that led him down the path of his success, his incredible records and coaching people to improve their running. A fabulous listen with a track and field legend that'll have you reaching for your trainers. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. In this episode Jenni and Emma chat trainers. Emma is an expert in them and talks about the importance of being fitted with the right shoes, what a gait analysis is, different types of shoe, how long you should have your trainers, different lacing styles and if we should be washing our trainers or not.

This week joining Jenni is an author, sports journalist and brilliant marathon runner, Will Cockerell. Jenni and Will chat marathon training, his favourite marathon, his book 'The 50 Greatest Marathon Races of all Time' and they delve into challenges and races where people may not have been honest with their running. From Fred Lorz of the 1904 olympics catching a ride for a portion of the race, to the iconic Rosie Ruiz at the 1980 New York and then Boston Marathon cheating her wins, and the recent challenge of Andi Rivett's JOGLE (John o' Groats to Lands End) world record. A fascinating listen.

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. In this episode Jenni and Emma introduce you to your running's best friend (other than RunPod), strength training. Want to keep running into your 80s? Strength and conditioning is the one for you. Emma and Jenni chat through tips and tricks that anybody can access, whether they're a member of a gym or not.

You may be listening to this episode of RunPod as a companion as you pound the pavements or head out on the trails, but what if you could find someone in your local area to go for a run with, to share the passion, motivate each other and maybe even compete with to run just that bit further or faster. Well, this week Jenni is joined by three friends who have come up with an app to help you do just that. BuddyUp is a matchmaking fitness app for runners to find, like and match with nearby training partners. Joey, John and Emily chat to Jenni about how they came up with the idea for the app, their running experiences, the advantages to running with a buddy, including safety, the feedback they've had from users and their ambitions for the future. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. This episode Jenni and Emma talk all things warm ups and cool downs, two majorly important things to avoid sustaining injuries, and things that a lot of people forget! They chat what you should be doing before you head out for a run, fuel both pre and post workout, and of course, stretching.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by someone who has always loved running, and all fitness for that matter -he is former Scotland international and Glasgow Warriors rugby player, Thom Evans. In recent years we’ve seen Thom spin on the Strictly floor, sing on the X-Factor stage and appear on many a fitness magazine front cover, however did you know he also ran competitively? In this episode, Jenni asks Thom about his love for fitness and how hw was impacted when in 2010 he suffered a serious neck injury during the Wales-Scotland Six Nations game. The incident very almost left him paralysed but luckily he did recover and shares how one of the most important things for him at that time was to get back out running. There are constant reminders throughout this episode why running is so beneficial for us all, mentally and physically. So if you’re struggling to find the motivation, pop this on, lace up your trainers and prepare yourself, for by the end you will absolutely be inspired to run.

In this series of short episodes, Jenni chats to Emma Kirk-Odunubi. Not only is she a runner, but a running coach, trainer expert and founder of Bulletproof Athletic, helping you improve your running, avoid injury and harness your potential. Over the next few weeks Emma and Jenni will assess trainers, injuries, what you should be doing before and after your runs and will bring some great tips to the table too. This episode Jenni and Emma chat through how Emma's running journey is going, touch on injury, running surfaces, shins, toe exercises, icing vs heating, and trusting your body.

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by Team GB sprinter, 400m Indoor British Champion, 200m British Champion, 400m British Champion, 2 time Indoor European Medalist, 2 time Olympic Finalist and a sub-50 second 400m runner Jodie Williams! Jodie chats to Jenni about the switch to 400m, her love of coffee, nerves before a race and her incredible hair. You’ll hear about Jodie's typical training routine, living out in Atlanta and her experience at the Tokyo Olympics. We also learn the importance of warming up and cooling down and grab some top tips to improve your sprinting. A great listen with a brilliant athlete who we can't wait to watch at the upcoming Commonwealth games, where she'll hopefully add to her medal collection. To join the RunPod Run Club Facebook group, please visit this link: Facebook.com/groups/runpodrunclub

This episode of RunPod is about challenging yourself as Jenni is joined by adventurer and runner, Sean Conway. For Sean it is about the 3 Fs: the first, going the furthest and the fastest. So with that in mind, Sean was the first person to swim, cycle and run the length of Great Britain and then proceeded to go the furthest in the world’s longest triathlon; a 4200 mile journey around the coast of Britain. And here’s the thing, he only started running a few years ago! Jenni and Sean discuss epic running challenges, what’s to love about them and he also gives some insight into life away on the road and on the trails. It’s a fascinating listen with a man who has achieved so much, yet still has so much more to tick off his to do list. Enjoy and if you’re not already pounding the pavement whilst you listen, guaranteed you’ll be reaching for your trainers before the episode finishes. Happy running.

This week joining the RunPod run club is someone who loves her fitness, Michelle Heaton. The last year has been particularly challenging for Michelle, as she revealed she’s been battling alcohol addiction and that she needed to seek professional help. She did get help and is now almost 9 months sober. This also means that she’s been able to get back to running which is something she has always loved. In this episode Michelle shares her experiences of running and how important something as simple as going for a run or heading to the gym are key in her recovery. She shares her story in the hope that anyone else in a similar situation can see that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Jenni and Michelle also discuss the impact of early menopause on fitness and how you can tailor your workout for your body. It’s a hugely inspiring episode and also there are some great tips and suggestions for you if you’re out pounding the pavement while you listen. Happy running!

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by former Scotland rugby captain, Rob Wainwright. Rob is on a mission to get everyone up and active at the start of the year with the brilliant Doddie Aid. In this episode, you find out what Doddie Aid is, why Rob founded it in the first place and how you can get involved. He also sets a challenge for all members of the RunPod run club! To get involved and to be motivated to go for a run, listen to this inspiring episode. Enjoy and happy running. X https://doddieaid.com

Welcome to RunPod 2022! If you're sprinting into the new year looking for a more active, fitter, faster, leaner, meaner year then here's hoping RunPod can be your companion to achieve your goals along your running journey. Kicking off the new year in style is a lady who loves a challenge. It's business woman, presenter and journalist Saira Khan. Saira and Jenni chat her marathon experiences, top tips for starting your running journey, running alone at night, her time on SAS Who Dares Wins, how she got through the time off her feet when she broke her ankle, and how running can help you understand the lengths you can go to if you just push yourself. What a start to the year!