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In the RunPod Run Club we know how good running makes us feel, but a bonus is feeling like we look good whilst we run. And this week joining Jenni on Runpod is a man who knows a thing or two about fashion. It’s fashion designer (and nifty runner), Henry Holland. Henry and Jenni chat being overly competitive with himself, using running as a form of meditation, marathon faux pas, the spectrum of fitness throughout the various lockdowns, and of course fashion. It turns out not even designers get it right when going for that first run. A hugely enjoyable listen, and you may get a bit of inspiration to jazz up your running gear too!

Joining the RunPod Run Club in this episode is someone who has been working relentlessly, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, since March 2020. Olivia Tompkins is a nurse working for the NHS in intensive care, where her patients have, or are recovering from, Covid-19. It’s a high pressure job which requires great strength of mind so after a long shift, you’d think it’s time to head home and relax.....not for this nurse: Livvy turns to running and CrossFit. Jenni and Livvy discuss a day in the life of an NHS intensive care nurse, how challenging it is, how on earth she has the energy to work out and why actually it’s so important to her to go running and lift some weights. It’s a fascinating, moving and emotional insight into life at the hospital and a deeply inspiring, motivating and humbling account of Livvy’s day to day experiences. A must-listen which will make you realise you truly have no excuse to get out of that run yourself.

There have been a lot of new runners out pounding the pavement in the last year and the guest on this episode of RunPod is one of them. Out the blue she felt the urge to go for her very first run and quite frankly has never looked back. Singer Lucy Spraggan now loves running. Along with cross fit and an incredibly committed workout regimen, she's lost weight, become incredibly fit (she even loves running up hills!) and has shared it all with her followers on social media. Lucy and Jenni chat never wanting to run again after her first run, to running 10k after three weeks, her song 'Run', sharing her weight loss and boob job online, and her huge desire to do a marathon.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by someone who wasn’t content with his multiple Ironman victories and world duathlon championship wins, he wanted to leave an even greater impression on the running world. After retiring from competing on a professional level, Olivier Bernhard devoted himself to creating the ultimate running shoe. One that would give the perfect running sensation. He began by cutting up garden hoses at home and gluing them to the soles of his shoes, this was the start of the On Running Revolution. Together with his fellow co-founders, they officially founded On Running in 2010 and in the years which have followed, their game has picked up a pace. You’ll see their shoes on athletes on the world stage, they’ve been on podiums, broken records and they’re worn by millions of regular runners round the globe. In this episode, Olivier talks about the brand, its growth, which On trainers are right for you and their new sustainable initiative which will be the first in the trainer world. It’s

This week joining the Runpod Run Club is a Lord. Yes, the first Lord of Runpod, and a man who needs no introduction. In 1980 he held all four middle distance World Records simultaneously and went on two be a two time Olympic Gold Medal Winner, part of the International Olympic Committee and President of World Athletics, it is of course, Seb Coe! Seb chats to Jenni about his incredible career, starting out at the Hallamshire Harriers and working his way to Gold at not one but two very unique Olympic games, how his family will notice if he doesn't run, and what the odds are on Team GB getting more that 67 medals at the Olympics this year. An incredible listen!

Happy New Year! Now unless you’re someone with the most incredible willpower on the planet, chances are that over the festive period you have eaten mince pies, drunk some wine and gorged on festive feelgood. It's at this moment, you possibly need to find a helping hand to motivate you to get back on track, working on your health, well-being and fitness levels. Well this episode is exactly what you need. Jenni is joined by Hannah Beecham, the founder of RED January. A brilliant initiative that has one mission - to get the nation active in the first month of the year. It's been a challenging time for us all and perhaps RED January is exactly what you need to start 2021 with a purpose, with a positive attitude and feeling fantastic. It's a thoroughly motivating listen... by the end of the episode, you will be desperate to sign up and get yourself out running.

After the year we've all had it's fair to say that we're ready for some eating, drinking and being merry... but perhaps in amongst all the celebrating you might find a little time to get out there for a run? In the final episode of 2020, Jenni is joined by a comedian, actor, writer and a runner….in fact she's run so much over the last few years, it's hard to believe she actually has time for anything else! Eddie Izzard runs marathons - a lot of them, back to back. She claims she likes to challenge herself. Her epic running challenges started back in 2009 and have escalated ever since and in January she will embark on yet another impressive mission and so in this episode she talks all about it. Eddie also shares tips on finding motivation, how to keep going if you 'hit the wall', she discusses reasons for running and explains what she gets out of it. It's a fascinating listen that may have you wondering what you can also do to challenge yourself in 2021

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by Michelin starred chef, Tom Kerridge. Now traditionally a chef’s lifestyle isn’t the healthiest and until recently, Tom was certainly living his life to the full....a lot of fun but perhaps not great for longevity. So when he got a reality check a few years ago, he decided to do something about it, embarking on a new fitness regime which included a lot of running! Tom had never considered himself a runner before (and to be fair, he’s a reluctant runner now) but he credits his new physique to running. In addition to pounding the pavement, Tom’s changed many elements in his life and it’s fascinating to hear his new approach to health and well-being. What’s more as we her ever closer to Christmas, we discuss fitness over the festive period, the perfect ‘healthy’ turkey dinner and debate whether running on the 25th is acceptable behaviour. A great listen with a truly lovely man and utterly brilliant chef. Enjoy.

On this week's #RunPod, Jenni is joined by a very familiar face to many of us. The brilliant actress Angela Griffin. Angela talks to Jenni about how she went from thinking running outside was for professionals only, definitely not for her, to running not only for fitness reasons, but for the mind too! Running in new cities, training regimes for jobs, wanting to do a marathon at some point and whether she'll be out hitting the pavements over the Christmas period. Have a listen!

On this week's Runpod, Jenni is joined by not just a talented runner, but a Gold medal winning jumper. Yes, it's Greg Rutherford! Although retired now, Greg continues to run, and not just those short distances his sport required. Greg and Jenni talk the difference between training as a professional and training now, how he got into long jump, Super Saturday (how could they not?!), his nippy 5k time, running a half marathon with close to zero training, Strava excuses, and if Greg will be running on Christmas day. A fascinating listen!

This is a special bonus episode of Runpod intended to help you come up with ideas for the best gizmos, gadgets and gear for runners this Christmas. Jenni is joined by 2 experts in this field - Esther Newman, editor of the brilliant Women’s Running magazine; and Jessie Watts from Runners Need, one of the UK’s leading running retailers. Between them, they have the guide to the best GPS watches, earphones, jackets, tops, trainers, undies, socks and accessories out there. If you need ideas for gifts, or fancy updating your own kit, this episode is bursting with suggestions, top tips and excellent advice.

Striding into the RunPod Run Club this week is actress, fellow podcaster and founder of The Capsule, Natalie Anderson. Natalie chats to Jenni about taking to running in her 20s, finding that time for you, competing against herself, weight training to compliment her runs, some amazing places she's been able to run and celebrating the fit, active older woman. An upbeat listen to keep you going, go on grab those trainers!

We know he has ‘The Voice of an Angel’, he is after all the boy who sang the song from ‘The Snowman’ but now the question is, can he run like a gazelle?!! This week on RunPod, I’m joined by TV presenter, singer and Welsh wonder, Aled Jones. Like many other people in 2020, @realaled has taken to running to get him through periods of lockdown. Fitness is important to Aled not just to help him perhaps burn off the excess of lockdown life but also because of the mental health benefits. The struggle is often juggling work and life alongside a fitness regime but we discuss how he manages to fit in exercise. We also hear about his experiences growing up when fitness was far from a concern and when he found himself hanging out with pop royalty. This is a lovely episode with a guest who is brilliant and totally relatable on many levels. Enjoy and happy running.

This week on RunPod, Jenni is joined by former 400m sprinter, Roger Black. Although Roger has since retired, he still runs daily but now he gets to relax the pace, run for enjoyment and more importantly to maintain his health. Despite the fact he was so fast on the track, even picking up a silver at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, throughout he had an underlying heart issue. We discuss how he didn’t let that stop him becoming a world class athlete and what it was like to face the pressure racing against the legendary Michael Johnson. Roger also has great tips for newbies, so if you’re just started running this year, he’ll give you reason to keep going!! A fascinating listen from a man who was at the top of his game for many years and who now still prioritises the opportunity to run because he knows the benefits make it so incredibly worthwhile.

This week on RunPod, fresh from her samba on the Strictly dance floor. Jenni catches up with former Home Secretary, the Rt Hon Jacqui Smith. Ok, so Jacqui might not have what it takes to win the Strictly glitterball but she is a nifty runner. She first turned to running about 10 years ago and claims it was her time in the Cabinet that led her to switching things up. Jacqui’s life has changed somewhat in the past decade, not just in terms of work but she’s also in a new relationship. Running is also key to helping her feel fantastic and is her happy place. A joy to listen to and should help keep you going on your run too!

This week, Jenni is joined by British runner Eilish McColgan. Only a decade ago, Eilish was a student living it up at university: Late nights and a typical student lifestyle are not what you’d expect from one of Team GBs elite runners but Eilish didn’t yet realise that was her true calling. One day she decided to switch things up and only a year later found herself competing at London 2012. In this episode of RunPod, Eilish and Jenni discuss the commitment required to be at the top and what it’s like to follow in her mum, Liz McColgan’s footsteps. Also since Eilish is known for running the 5000m, she has plenty of tips for us to improve our own 5k time. A great insight to life as an elite but ultimately we all have one thing in common, and that is an appreciation for the joy of running.

Ever since RunPod started, there’s been one man that Jenni has been desperate to talk to. He’s run where few men have run before....in outer space. In this episode, Major Tim Peake joins the RunPod run club and they discuss what on Earth it’s like to run in space! They chat about the level of physical fitness required to become an astronaut, what happens during the selection process and discover the gruelling side of the training programme. There is much to learn about working out in space and Tim explains about the recovery process on returning to Earth. It is a truly fascinating listen, one to listen to whether you’re running, sitting or staring into space.

In this hugely inspiring episode of RunPod, you’ll hear the story of the fabulous Emma Campbell who quite simply loves running. She claims she could talk endlessly about the positive ways that running has enhanced her life after turning to it following a time of adversity. For Emma is a three times cancer survivor…. This episode has an important message of courage and sheer determination whilst also showing how running can be hugely beneficial to individuals by ultimately offering a boost to our mental health. You won’t be able to stop listening.

This week on #RunPod, Jenni is joined by someone you will know from the telly every morning! Louise Minchin sits on the BBC Breakfast sofa, and so early starts are a thing she and Jenni have in common! The other thing they have in common is their passion for running....The only difference is that Louise has taken it one step further and enjoys adding a bike and swim element! She’s pretty good at it too and has even represented GB. Louise’s story is absolutely brilliant and truly inspiring-hard to believe she only started running around 8 years ago when she was in her 40s! Jenni asks Louise about some of the (crazy) events she’s completed, what it’s like to represent your country and how daunting it is to take on a triathlon....is the run the best part?! Have a listen, enjoy, be inspired and be warned...you’ll definitely want to go for a run afterwards. You might even be tempted to sign up for a triathlon...

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni chats to 2 guests who have both run a lot over the years. One was a part of the 2003 England World Cup winning rugby squad, the other has dabbled in rugby, triathlons and plenty of marathons. Mike Tindall and Will Cook are friends who have mixed feelings about running - one likes it, the other not so much! However both have teamed up to run and raise money for a great cause. They talk Run Local and Cure Parkinson’s Trust, as well as the pros and cons of jogging with your other half, running for rugby fitness and which rugby player is the fastest! Mike also introduces us to some more extreme running challenges the UK has to offer. An inspiring listen with an opportunity for you to get involved in raising awareness for a great cause. Cureparkinsons.org.uk