About this episode

Joe Wicks joins Rick and Sarah to discuss his preparation for the 2026 London Marathon alongside Daddy Pig, focusing on accessible fitness for families.

In this episode, Rick and Sarah are joined by Joe Wicks, the British fitness coach, author and TV presenter known for his Lean in 15 HIIT workouts and for becoming the “nation’s PE teacher” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe will be running/jeffing the 2026 London Marathon (running and “Jeffing”), alongside Daddy Pig from the beloved children’s TV series Peppa Pig in support of The Body Coach Foundation, the charity he founded last year. Joe discusses his approach to making health and fitness simple and accessible for families worldwide, his London Marathon training goals, why consistent movement matters more than ever and the role social media plays in modern fitness. Click HERE to find out more!

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick, Sarah

Guest: Joe Wicks

Topics covered

• London Marathon

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Body Coach Foundation

Products: Wahoo KICKR RUN

Books & works: Peppa Pig

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