This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by two-time Olympian Elise Cranny and American record holder in the indoor 5000m.

From her breakthrough moment as a college athlete at Stanford to representing Team USA in both Tokyo and Paris, Elise opens up about the mental shifts that transformed her career and the mindset it took to not just reach the top, but stay there.

Mindset has the power to make or break your running - whether you’re just starting out or racing at the highest level. Tune in for tips that could change your perspective and your enjoyment of the sport.

We unpack:

🏅 The turning point in college where the Olympic dream finally felt real

🧠 Her evolution as an elite athlete – from chasing perfection to celebrating the wins

🚀 The importance of a healthy mindset for consistency and success

💡 Building a training rhythm she can actually sustain without burning out

🎯 Trusting her instincts, racing with boldness, and letting go of rigid splits

Elise’s story is about more than medals. It’s about self-belief, breaking the mould, and showing up with purpose.

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In this week’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Aimee Fuller, two-time Winter Olympian, X Games trailblazer, and now one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting.

We cover everything from:

🎿 The “love and passion” that gave Aimee the ability to chase her Snowboarding Olympic dreams and land the first ever women’s double backflip

🎤 Finding purpose in broadcasting and the stories of others

🏃‍♀️ Discovering running as an outlet post-retirement and falling in love with it at the London Marathon

🧠 The mental strength she gained from elite sport and what it taught her about owning her space as a woman

💥 What excites her now, and why she calls her career “the degree of life”

Whether you’re navigating life after sport or seeking inspiration to chase a new goal, this one’s packed with energy, honesty, and serious motivation.

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Alexandra Bell, Olympic 800m finalist and one of British athletics’ most resilient middle-distance runners.

We unpack:

📞 What it felt like getting the call up to compete in Tokyo just one week before the Olympics

 🚧 Stepping away from the track and proving herself in longer distances

 🌱 Exploring her identity beyond running and finding out who she is beyond it

 🔥 What excites her most now she’s retired from track

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Dominique Scott, a two-time Olympian, five-time NCAA champion, and one of South Africa’s fastest-ever distance runners.

From her early running days in South Africa to competing on the world stage, Dominique shares insights into her journey through collegiate dominance, professional racing, and Olympic competition.

We unpack:

🏃‍♀️ Growing up in South Africa and finding her passion for distance running

🎓 Taking a risk and moving to Arkansas to follow her dreams

✨ What it took to become a five-time NCAA champion and Olympian

💬 Why training with people better than you changes everything

🧠 Staying mentally tough in the highs and lows of elite sport

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Dame Flora Duffy. Flora is an Olympic gold medallist, 5x Olympian, and the most decorated athlete in Bermuda’s history.

From her childhood on a 21-square-mile island to making history in Tokyo, Flora reflects on a career defined by relentless resilience, off-road domination, and representing her country.

We unpack:

🏊‍♀️ How discovering triathlon at 7 in Bermuda changed her life

 🏆 Winning WTS, XTERRA & Cross Triathlon World Titles in the same year

🥇 The story behind Bermuda’s first Olympic gold, and the day her country gave her back a national holiday

🩼 Injuries, missed seasons, and the mental strength of every comeback

🎯 Her emotional farewell at Paris 2024, and what fuels her next chapter in long-course racing

This conversation is full of energy, humility, and insight from one of the toughest, most grounded champions in triathlon.

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What does it take to run 50 marathons in 50 states all in one year and then follow it with 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days? 

On this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Wyatt Moss, whose pursuit to “live the greatest day ever, every day” took him across the globe. 

From missing flights and running out of money, to pushing his grandma across the finish line in a wheelchair, Wyatt’s story is one of grit, hustle and unstoppable passion. 

We unpack:

🏃 50 Marathons in 50 States: How Wyatt ran one marathon every week of 2024

🧳 The Crazy Logistics: Missed flights, manual labour, and why South Dakota didn’t go to plan

🪵 How he financed the entire challenge through manual labour, making wooden tables

🐧 Antarctica in a Penguin Suit: Running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days

❤️ Heartfelt Moments, including pushing his grandma the final half mile of a race

This is one of the wildest running stories we’ve ever heard and proof that if you’re willing to hustle hard enough, the world will make room for your dreams.

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What does it take to go from Olympic rejection to becoming the fastest woman to ever win Ironman Kona?

This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Lucy Charles-Barclay, the 2023 Ironman World Champion and Kona course record holder.

From missing out on the 2012 Olympics as a competitive swimmer and being rejected for a British pro triathlon licence, to finishing 2nd at Ironman Kona four times before finally claiming the crown—Lucy’s story is the definition of mental resilience.

We unpack:

 🥇 Winning Kona in the fastest time ever—and in the strongest female field in history

🔥 Her brutal six-week Kona prep – spending lonely 15-hour weeks on the bike indoors, climate training, and 5am swims

🥈 What it taught her to finish second, again and again, before finally taking the crown

💪 Running the Kona Ironman marathon with a torn calf

🧠 Her “mindset of steel” and why she’s proud of the journey, not just the result

🏊‍♀️ Essential tips for the swim leg of a triathlon

Lucy’s journey is one of rejection, resilience, and the kind of mindset that wins world titles—on the fifth attempt, in record time, with a torn calf. 

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by entrepreneur, ultramarathoner, and media powerhouse Randi Zuckerberg, fresh off completing her sixth World Marathon Major in Tokyo.

As CEO of Zuckerberg Media, mother of three, and now a Cocodona 250 trainee, Randi opens up about what running has taught her—not just about physical endurance, but about presence, perseverance, and the joy of showing up even when motivation runs dry.

We unpack:

Her path to becoming a 6-Star Finisher, including 16 marathons and 11 ultras 🏃‍♀️ The leap from entrepreneur to ultrarunner: how running helped her navigate stress and build resilience

Training for Cocodona 250, a grueling 250-mile ultra in Arizona and one of the toughest footraces on the planet

How she balances family, business, and a race calendar that spans continents

The power of community, showing up when you're tired, and what it really means to redefine your limits

This episode is packed with wisdom and some serious motivation from one of the busiest, and boldest women on the planet.

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Romesh Ranganathan, fresh off the finish line of his second London Marathon.

World-renowned comedian Romesh takes us behind the scenes of his marathon journey—from training to race day antics. He shares how his relationship with running has evolved, from hating school cross-country to completing his second marathon. Along the way, he set personal targets—and had some hilariously unhinged conversations you won’t want to miss.

We unpack:

🏁 “It was better than any other career highlight” – Romesh reflects on the full marathon experience, start to finish

🏃‍♂️ How his training went: from running “comedically slowly” to the strategic disguises he wears while out on a run

👟 “I got goosebumps” – a reflection on the power of the running community

🤝 A Deal with Coach Ben – An unexpected agreement that could lead to some truly entertaining outcomes

😂 Other hilarious highlights that left Ben, Anya and the production crew in stitches

This episode is full of honest reflection, unfiltered humour, and surprisingly heartfelt insights—a reminder that you don’t need to be “a runner” to run a marathon. You just need to show up.

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What happens when you don’t just challenge expectations—but set out to break the rules entirely?

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Oli Paterson (aka El Burrito) just days after running a 2:52 marathon. Having turned his life around from addiction and weighing 135kg, Oli is now on a mission to defy the limits that coaches, data, and even physics claim a 100kg+ runner can achieve. He proves that not being built like a typical runner doesn’t define your speed, strength, or potential. With an outlandish, daring, and fiercely competitive mindset, he’s rewriting the rules and proving anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

We unpack:

🧨 Oli’s transformation from alcohol, gambling, and tobacco addiction to chasing personal bests

⚡ 135kg to Sub-3 – The story behind his dramatic weight loss and breakthrough marathon time

🧠 Oli’s interesting perspective on the power of running

🎯 His Next Guinness World Record 

 ⚖️ Finding YOUR Balance – A raw chat with Anya, Ben, and Oli on how to live fully while training hard

🍔 How Oli manages to still enjoy the crazy food he makes whilst going after ridiculously quick times

Oli’s journey is bold, inspiring, and refreshingly honest—a reminder that progress isn’t linear, and sometimes the best path is the one no one thought was possible.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Cal Calamia—a California-based marathoner, educator, activist, and now the first non-binary athlete in history to podium at all six World Marathon Majors.

After stepping away from collegiate running, Cal returned not just to compete, but to transform the sport. With their podium finish in London on April 27th 2025, they’ve now made history —all while advocating for inclusive race categories they helped build.

In this episode, we explore Cal’s incredible journey including:

🏅 Historic Podiums – Podium finishes at NYC, London, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, LA & more

🏃‍♂️ Creating Space – Founder of the Non-Binary+ Run Club, building community across the US

📚 Educator & Poet – Professor at University of San Francisco and author of San Franshitshow

🎥 Out of the Dark – The documentary capturing Cal’s story of identity, struggle, and triumph

💬 Changing the Game – How their advocacy is reshaping the future of competitive running

We dive into Cal’s mindset, motivation, and how it feels to make history.

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Recorded live from the Runna Race Hub, this special episode of The Runna Podcast dives into the LDN Marathon with Anya Culling–elite runner, Runna coach and lululemon ambassador.

We unpack every part of race day—from Anya’s championship start to crowd highlights, emotional moments, and how she executed her race plan to perfection on what turned out to be a hot and testing day for all runners. She shares how training went, her favourite on-course moments, top recovery tips, and what might be next on her racing calendar.

Whether you ran, spectated, or are dreaming of next year’s start line, this episode celebrates everything that makes the marathon in London so iconic.

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How do you build a mindset so powerful that nothing life throws at you can hold you back?

This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by the unstoppable Helen Skelton—broadcaster, adventurer, mum of three, and true superwoman. Known for saying yes to the wildest challenges—from kayaking 2,010 miles solo down the Amazon to cycling to the South Pole—Helen has become an inspiration for what’s possible when you refuse to let fear or difficulty stand in your way.

Think of the craziest challenge? Helen’s probably done it. As she gets ready for her third London Marathon with Runna, we talk about fitting marathon training around her busy career and three kids—including how a 24-hour rollerblading challenge for Comic Relief became part of her prep.

🌟 Superwoman Mentality – Why Helen says yes to the toughest adventures and how each one builds her resilience

💪 Doing Hard Things – How she uses her wildest experiences as reference points for life’s toughest moments

🏃‍♀️ London Marathon – What keeps her coming back and how she fits training around family and work

👧 Mum of three – How her children inspire her and how her adventures set an example

🧠 Mindset – Using adversity and challenge to shape a powerful, positive outlook

Helen’s story proves that saying yes to challenge doesn’t just change you—it inspires everyone around you to see what’s possible.

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The countdown is on! With just 48 hours to go until the London Marathon, what really matters most?

In this short episode of The Runna Podcast, pro marathoner Anya Culling and coach Ben Parker cover everything you could want to know in the final two days before race day—delivered in just 8 essential tips. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned marathoner, this is your go-to checklist for feeling prepared, confident, and ready to enjoy every mile.

We break down food, kit, mindset, logistics, and give you the final advice you need to enjoy every mile. 

Tune in for 20 minutes of focused, practical advice you can put into action—so you can make the most of your final 48 hours and line up feeling ready to smash your 26.2 miles 💪

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From one event with 13 runners to a global movement that’s transformed lives—this is the story of how parkrun came to be.

This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Paul Sinton-Hewitt, the founder of parkrun, to hear the inspiring story behind one of the world’s most powerful community movements.

What started as a small time trial during a difficult period in Paul’s life became a lifeline—not just for him, but for millions around the world.

🏃‍♂️ The Birth of parkrun – How injury and isolation led to an idea that would redefine community running

❤️ Family & Connection – Why Paul wishes he had parkrun as a child, and the special bond it fosters between generations

🤝 The Volunteer Spirit – How the volunteer-led model makes parkrun one of the most welcoming and supportive environments in sport

📖 Stories That Inspire – The moving, real-life accounts of people whose lives have been changed by showing up on Saturday mornings

⏱️ Why Slower Is Better – The surprising and powerful reason the average parkrun finish time is getting slower

Paul shares the lessons he’s learned, the magic that makes parkrun what it is, and the power of running’s community. 

📘 One Small Step by Paul Sinton-Hewitt is published on 10th April 2025.

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Answering every question you could possibly have ahead of your next marathon!

This week on The Runna Podcast, we bring you the ultimate pre-marathon race guide, packed with tangible, actionable advice from pro marathon runner Anya Culling and Head Coach Ben Parker.

We’re joined by Izzy, who’s gearing up for her upcoming 26.2 miles. She shares how she’s feeling, what she’s nervous about, and asks the exact questions so many runners—whether it’s your first marathon or your 100th—are thinking.

We break down:

🥞 How to fuel properly – in the days before and during the race

🧠 The mindset that will carry you through the toughest moments

🎒 What to bring on race day – gear, nutrition, and kit essentials

⏰ Night-before and race morning routines – staying calm and race-ready

✅ Top tips from a pro and a coach – practical advice from those who’ve been there

This is the episode to save, revisit, and put into practice on race day—your complete guide to feeling confident and ready to take on 26.2 miles.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Ben Felton, the chef-turned-runner who’s bridging the gap between elite athlete and content creator. With a 66-minute half marathon PB and a 2:24 marathon, Ben doesn’t just run fast—he captures it all on film, offering rare first-person insights into the world of high-performance racing.

🔥 A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to train and race like an elite athlete—while filming every step of the way (running 3:08/km splits)

👟 Unfiltered, honest gear reviews from someone who’s tested nearly every carbon-plated shoe out there

🎥 A rare first-person view of elite races, showing the mental and physical effort in real time

🍳 From Chef to Sub-2:25 – how he traded life in the kitchen for life on the road

 🇰🇪 Training in Kenya – what it’s like to run with the world’s best (including someone who ran a 2:18 marathon in flip-flops).

🎯 London Marathon Goals – how he’s preparing to break his 2:24 PB and what it takes to keep levelling up.

Tune in to get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to train as an elite athlete while filming every step. 

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What happens when doctors say you'll never run again—and you go on to complete 30 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a 100K race?

This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Latoya Shauntay Snell. From working as a chef in New York City to facing chronic illness and being forced to stop, Latoya’s story is one of resilience and redefining what’s possible.

💥 Defying the Odds – From a life-changing diagnosis to completing 30 marathons, 7 ultramarathons, and a 100K race.

 🔥 Her Fighting Spirit – Using every finish line to prove the doubters wrong and show what true strength looks like.

🏆 A Voice for Inclusion – Fighting for visibility and equity for athletes with unseen disabilities.

🌍 Breaking Barriers in Sport – Named one of Sports Illustrated’s 100 most influential Black women in sports and a Root 100 honoree.

💬 Building Community – Discovering the empowering running community

🧠 Mindset & Movement – The mental resilience it takes to reclaim your story—and keep going.

Latoya’s story is proof that no matter what obstacles life throws your way, you can redefine your potential through determination, passion, grit—and the fighting spirit to prove those who don’t believe in you wrong.

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In this week’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with the hilarious Joel Dommett—comedian, TV presenter, and marathon runner! Best known as the host of The Masked Singer, Joel has a knack for making us laugh and captivating us on screen. But did you know that he also took on the challenge of running the London Marathon in a full piranha costume? Yep, you heard that right!

From his comedic roots to becoming a household name, Joel’s journey has been anything but conventional. We dive into his experience running for charity, his mental health journey, and what it was really like to race in a giant fish suit.

We spoke about: 

🏃‍♂️ The Running Journey – How Joel got into running, what motivated him to tackle the London Marathon, and why he chose to do it dressed as a piranha. 

💪 Running for a Cause – Why charity work is so close to his heart, especially his connection to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and how it fueled his marathon journey. 

🎭 Balancing Fitness & Fame – How Joel keeps up his fitness routine while hosting The Masked Singer and Survivor, along with his other TV projects. 

🧠 Running & Mental Health – How running helps Joel unwind, stay grounded, and find balance in the whirlwind of family and career life. 

😂 Hilarious Moments – The funny (and sometimes ridiculous) moments from his marathon training, race day, and the costume challenges. 

👀 What's Next for Joel – His running goals, upcoming projects, and whether we might see him tackle another marathon or a crazy new challenge!

🎧 Tune in to hear Joel’s unforgettable story of running, laughing, and making it through a marathon in the most ridiculous of outfits, all while supporting a cause close to his heart.

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What does it take to turn tragedy into triumph?

This week on The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Billy Monger—a racing prodigy turned endurance athlete whose resilience has shattered expectations. At just 10 years old, Billy was a rising star in motorsport, winning the British Championship and competing in British F4. But in 2017, at just 17 years old, his life changed in an instant after a high-speed crash at Donington Park left him in a coma for three days and resulted in the amputation of both legs.

Rather than letting his story end there, Billy fought back, proving that no obstacle is too great to overcome and his mindset is admirable. 

We spoke about:

🏁 The Road to Recovery – How Billy defied expectations and got back behind the wheel, securing a podium finish in British F3 less than a year post-accident.

🏆 Breaking Boundaries – Winning his first race post-accident in the EuroFormula Open and becoming a Channel 4 F1 pundit & Paralympic presenter.

🌊World Record Breaker – Conquering the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii, breaking the double amputee record, and raising nearly £25,000 for Comic Relief.

🎥 Life Beyond Racing – Competing on Strictly Come Dancing, inspiring millions, and using his platform to push the boundaries of adaptive sport.

💪 How Billy’s mindset, adaptability, and support system have fuelled every challenge he’s faced.

🎧 Tune in as we explore Billy’s incredible comeback, his journey from the racetrack to Ironman, and what it truly means to never give up.

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