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Estimated from 47 chart positions in 47 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Running#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Running#15300K to 1M
- 🇨🇦CA · Running#16300K to 1M
- 🇺🇸US · Running#44100K to 300K
- 🇩🇪DE · Running#9230K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
789K to 2.5M🎙 Daily cadence·382 episodes·Last published today - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.6M to 8.2M🇬🇧36%🇦🇺12%🇨🇦12%+44 more - Active Followers
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1.1M to 3.3M
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Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon
Jun 25, 2026
34m 05s
The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race
Jun 23, 2026
41m 35s
Does running have a doping problem?
Jun 16, 2026
47m 06s
Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation
Jun 9, 2026
46m 36s
Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more
Jun 2, 2026
38m 15s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/26 | Hugh Brasher explains all about the two-day London Marathon | BONUS EPISODE and our guest is London Marathon boss, Hugh Brasher. Hugh joined Rick and Rachel for a special chat about the upcoming two-day London Marathon, how the idea became a reality, the logistics around the race, why it'll just be a one time thing and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 34m 05s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | The key things Rick learnt from running the Spine Race | Rick and Ben break down Rick's sterling performance at the Spine Sprint North race, where he finished in 6th place (much to his and everyone else's surprise). There's some tips about preparing for an ultra, my tech matters, some hydration mistakes and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 41m 35s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | Does running have a doping problem? | Joining Rick and Ben this week is journalist and author James Witts, who has just written the book, Dope: How the cheats stay one step ahead, and what's being done to stop them. We discuss the ongoing threat of doping in running, the measures being taken to stop it (and whether they're working), what the future of the sport looks like with gene therapy and AI aiding dopers, the Enhanced Games and much more . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 06s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | Richard Whitehead talks getting faster with age and how he wants to inspire the next generation✨ | Paralympicsrunning+4 | Richard Whitehead MBE | Runner's World UK | — | Paralympicrunning faster+3 | — | 46m 36s | |
| 6/2/26 | Ben Gibbard talks ultras, sobriety, music on the run much more✨ | ultra runningsobriety+3 | Ben Gibbard | Death Cab for Cutie | — | Ben Gibbardultra running+3 | — | 38m 15s | |
| 5/26/26 | The importance of the failure in running and how it builds resilience for life✨ | failure in runningresilience+5 | Sam Tomlinson | — | — | runningfailure+5 | — | 35m 59s | |
| 5/19/26 | Paul Tonkinson on being hit by dogs, running the MdS and why we need “emotion boxes” at every race✨ | runningMdS+4 | Paul Tonkinson | Runner's Worldmegaphone.fm+1 | — | Paul TonkinsonMdS+5 | — | 39m 18s | |
| 5/12/26 | How to keep running as you get older✨ | ageingrunning+4 | Damian Hall | Runner's World UK | — | ageingrunning+4 | — | 34m 40s | |
| 5/5/26 | Hugo Fry: running a 2:17 marathon, a love of rice, 'runfluencing' and more✨ | runfluencingmarathon running+3 | Hugo Fry | — | — | Hugo Fryrunfluencing+5 | — | 51m 23s | |
| 4/28/26 | AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON✨ | sub-2 hour marathondistance running+3 | — | — | — | sub-2 hour marathonSabastian Sawe+4 | — | 33m 49s | |
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| 4/21/26 | We share our greatest marathon tips and failings✨ | marathon tipsrunning advice+3 | RachelJoe | — | — | marathonrunning+5 | — | 37m 07s | |
| 4/14/26 | James Norton on running his first marathon, T1 diabetes and more✨ | marathon trainingType 1 diabetes+3 | James Norton | Breakthrough T1DMen's Health | — | James Nortonmarathon+5 | — | 41m 09s | |
| 4/7/26 | Dr Mimi Runs on chasing sub 3 and why sharing the truth online matter✨ | runningmarathon+3 | Dr Miranda Layton | Runner's World UK | — | running influencermarathon PB+3 | — | 30m 24s | |
| 4/2/26 | BONUS: Josh Kerr talks coming back from the lows and his mile record attempt✨ | comebackrivalry+4 | Josh Kerr | Runner's World UK | — | Josh Kerr3000m+5 | — | 32m 14s | |
| 3/31/26 |  Kevin Quinn: From emergency heart surgery to a 2:20 marathon✨ | runningmarathon+3 | Kevin Quinn | London Marathon | — | Kevin Quinnmarathon+5 | — | 29m 48s | |
| 3/24/26 |  Dr Josie Perry: The brain - body connection✨ | brain-body connectionsports psychology+3 | Dr Josie Perry | Runner's World UK | — | sports psychologybrain-body connection+3 | — | 38m 51s | |
| 3/17/26 | Robert Macfarlane✨ | runningcreativity+3 | Robert Macfarlane | — | — | runningcreativity+3 | — | 44m 27s | |
| 3/10/26 | The Harry Styles effect✨ | Harry Stylesrunning+3 | — | Runner’s World | — | Harry StylesRunner's World+3 | — | 33m 18s | |
| 3/3/26 | Ultra women: Lily Canter and Emma Wilkinson✨ | women in sportssexism in sport+3 | Lily CanterEmma Wilkinson | Ultra Women: The Trailblazers Defying Sexism in Sport | — | Ultra Womensexism+3 | — | 32m 24s | |
| 2/24/26 | Josh Widdicombe on the uncomplicated joy of running | Our guest this week (and cover star of the April issue of the magazine) is comedian, podcaster and now running influencer, Josh Widdicombe. A champion of running for the sake of running, Josh chatted to Ben and Rick at the cover shoot about why he started running, what it does for his physical and mental health, his sobriety, why he'll never sign up for a marathon and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 41m 02s | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Lisa Jackson: how running helped me grieve | RW columnist, Lisa Jackson, joined Ben and Rick to talk about her new book, "Still Running After All These Tears", which Lisa wrote after not only losing her husband to cancer, but her father and sister too. They three talk about grief, the power that running gives us to do hard things, companionship and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 31m 29s | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | Harry Clark: The greatest Traitor talks running, fighting stereotypes and faith | Considered the greatest Traitor ever to do it, Harry Clark won the show when he was only 22. However, as he explains to Rick and Ben, life wasn't going to plan and it's only now that he can look back on that time and reflect. Taking on the London Marathon to raise money for the Duke of Edinburgh' Awards, Harry talks about his love/hate relationship with running, his desire to push himself, discovering a sense of self, his faith and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 27m 01s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 |  Emma Kirk-Odunubi: How to run faster and stronger – and pick the right running shoe | The coach and running shoe expert discusses her new book – and the simple steps runners can take to build speed, strength and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 37m 44s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | A running coach shares the best advice for new runners | From how to start running, the kit to wear, how to pace those initial efforts to taking on your first race, Tom Craggs (top running coach), shares his wisdom and advice for newbie runners or those returning to the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 36m 55s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Sabrina Pace-Humphreys discusses her new book, DNF at UTMB, over training and how to set positive goals for 2026 | Ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys joins Ben to talk not just about her new book, 'Start Where You Are', but a whole host of things about running including why she wants to get more women running, why 2025 was such a big year, her DNF at UTMB and how to move on from a race that doesn't go to plan, making future plans and much more. If you want to join the Runner's World Club event that's taking place on Feb 7th, then click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 29s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 47 markets.