Episodes
On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Imo Boddy (@imoboddy), an amazing ultra runner who is the current world record holder for being the youngest female to run the length of the UK!  Get insight into the mental fortitude required for such extreme endurance feats as Imo discusses her upcoming world record attempt - to become the youngest/fastest person to run and summit the UK's Three Peaks (Snowdon, Scafell, and Ben Nevis) in under 7 daysImo recounts the gruelling details of...
Published 05/24/24
On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Dr. Priya Gopaldas @priyagopaldas, a full-time NHS doctor who is also an accomplished ultramarathon runner.  We delve into her remarkable journey of balancing her demanding medical career with her passion for endurance running, including completing intense multi-day ultramarathons in extreme conditions.Priya shares her experience of running a grueling 250-kilometer ultramarathon in the sweltering heat and humidity of the Sri Lankan...
Published 05/17/24
On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast, we welcome Flora Beverley (@foodfitnessflora) & her unexpected journey into the world of running, starting from a reluctant sportsperson to becoming a passionate ultramarathon runner.  Hear how Flora jumped from zero to a full marathon in Tokyo on just ten weeks' notice!Learn about her transition from the harshness of road marathons to the forgiving nature of trail running, which helped her recover from injuries and redefine her relationship with...
Published 05/10/24
On today’s episode of The Runna Podcast we welcome Dom Maskell, Co-Founder and CEO of Runna. We discuss Ben and Dom's journey from meeting as university lacrosse teammates to creating the #1 running app that provides personalised training plans for runners around the world. Highlights include: The hilarious story of Ben's first half-marathon where his thighs chafed so badly that his shorts were covered in dried blood, leading medics to think he was...injured.The humble beginnings of Runna,...
Published 05/03/24
On this episode of The Runna Podcast, we interview professional runner Steph Davis, who qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Steph shares her inspiring journey, from getting into running by accident in school to becoming an elite marathon runner and Olympian. Some exciting teasers from the podcast:  Steph describes the thrilling moment she found out she qualified for the Olympics after running a blistering 2:27 marathon.She gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like competing at the...
Published 04/26/24
Welcome to the very first episode of the Runna Podcast, hosted by Ben Parker and Anya Culling! On this podcast we aim to interview amazing individuals in the running community, share coaching tips, and have fun, silly running conversations. In this episode, we talk to Coach Anya about her incredible journey from a 4:34 marathon to running with the elites at the London Marathon. If you would like to have your embarrassing running story featured on the podcast, then please send it through to...
Published 04/19/24