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5 Race Day Tips with Matt James | Marathon Prep, Pacing & Fuelling

October 23, 2026 · 59 min

Matt James went from The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars to one of TV's most legitimate marathon runners, and he says the best part of marathon season is the training, not the race. This week, Anya sits down with Matt to talk about why…
Tempo Runs vs Intervals: What’s the Difference? | Coach on Call

October 16, 2026 · 19 min

If you’ve ever looked at your plan and wondered why it has both tempo runs and intervals, this episode was made for you. This week, Coach Anya sits down with Runna athlete and Olympian Colleen Quigley for a Coach on Call episode all about…
Is It Normal to Feel Worse 3 Weeks Out From a Marathon? | Road to NYC with Savannah Sachdev

October 9, 2026 · 37 min

Training's going well, so why do you feel so flat? Three weeks out from marathon day, peak week can make getting fitter feel exactly like getting worse. In the second episode of our mini-series building to New York, Coach Anya sits down…
Why Rest Days Are Non-Negotiable For Runners (with Olympian Colleen Quigley) | Coach on Call

October 2, 2026 · 16 min

If you've ever skipped a rest day because it felt lazy - this episode was made for you. This week, Coach Anya sits down with Runna athlete and Olympian Colleen Quigley for a short, sharp and very actionable Coach on Call episode all about…
5 Weeks Out From Marathon Day: Why Am I Doubting Myself? | With @CrustbyCarson

September 25, 2026 · 25 min

Sticking to your marathon training plan but still doubting you can finish? Five weeks out, the novelty of training can start to fade and self-doubt can creep in. Coach Anya sits down with Carson Gillaspia (@CrustbyCarson) to talk about…

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"I'd Written Myself Off" - Fergus Crawley on 10 Ironmans in 10 Days for Men's Mental Health

September 18, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

Please note: this episode contains references to suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a healthcare professional for support. Fergus Crawley attempted to take his own life ten years ago…
Why Am I Not Getting Faster? 4 Fixes For Your Running Plateau | with Coach Steph

September 11, 2026 · 21 min

Doing everything right but not seeing the results? You're not alone, and it's rarely about trying harder. This week, Coach Steph and Anya unpack the four most common reasons a runner's training plateaus: unclear goals, the "grey zone"…
"I've Never Looked Like Another Girl" | Hybrid Athlete Lucy Davis on Strength, Body Image & Refusing to Be Boxed In

September 4, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

Lucy Davis has been called masculine her whole life. And she wants other women to stop treating strength and femininity as a contradiction. This week, Anya sits down with Lucy, the true embodiment of the hybrid athlete to talk about…
3 Coaching Tips to Reboot Your Running Motivation (Without Burning Out)

August 28, 2026 · 21 min

Feeling that September pull to reset your running routine or set some new goals? You're not imagining it. This week, Coach Steph and Anya break down the psychology of the "fresh start effect" and why this time of year makes us all feel…
The Broadway Star Who Ran A Marathon, Then Performed Two Shows That Night! | Jordan Litz

August 21, 2026 · 50 min

Jordan Litz went from the US Olympic Trials in swimming to becoming the longest-running Fiyero in Wicked's history, first on Broadway and now in the West End's 20th anniversary production. Anya sits down with Jordan to talk about the…
Joe Wicks: "You Never Regret a Workout" | How to Start Running, Marathon Training & Getting the Nation Moving

August 14, 2026 · 56 min

Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, joins Ben and Anya on The Runna Podcast to discuss his journey with running, how movement serves as medicine for mental health, and why he’s on a mission to get 50,000 people moving in 2026. From launching…
Anna Archer on Marathon Training, Body Image & Self-Belief | "Beating Yourself Up Brings Nothing Good to You"

August 7, 2026 · 49 min

Four years ago, Anna Archer ran her first marathon with Runna. She finished in 5:27, cried at 30K, and swore she'd never do it again. She's now done five. Her most recent was 3:59. Anya and Ben sit down with runner and content creator Anna…

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About the show

Join Coach Ben Parker and Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.