This episode of the RunThrough Podcast welcomes inspiring guest Emma Bord, a mother of three, personal trainer and marathon runner who opens up about balancing family life with her love for running. She speaks honestly about how motherhood has shaped her identity as an athlete, the discipline it takes to fit training around a busy schedule, and why staying active as a family is so important to her. Emma also shares how she encourages her children to enjoy movement and build healthy habits from a young age.

The conversation dives into the emotional side of running, particularly Emma’s incredible achievement of completing all six World Marathon Majors in a single year. She reflects on the highs, the injuries and setbacks along the way, and reveals how she overcame a fear of flying — making travel to places like Tokyo truly life-changing, not just because of the marathon itself but because of what it represented personally. Documenting each race helped Emma hold on to the meaning of every experience along the way.

Hosted by Ben Sheppard, this relaxed and inspiring chat is a reminder that big goals can fit alongside real life, and that with self-belief, consistency and support, it’s always worth chasing what you love.

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Emma Bord - https://www.instagram.com/emmabordpt/

In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, Jack Faint joins us to share the incredible story of running the entire length of India after a life changing brain tumour diagnosis. What started with a seizure and a moment that changed everything became a journey of travel, self discovery and learning to live fully in the present.

Jack shares how endurance running evolved from a way to rebuild his health into a pursuit of ever-greater performance challenges — from taking on the Goggins Challenge for charity, to a 250km desert race in Jordan, and a 650km run along the South African coast. These milestones ultimately led him to run 3,770km across India in just 74 days, averaging 51km a day, becoming the first person in history to do so. He opens up about the realities behind the scenes, from complex logistics and mental battles to the huge role that teamwork and the people around him played in making it possible.

Ben Sheppard hosts this relaxed and honest conversation, digging into resilience, mindset and why enjoying the journey really matters more than the finish line. An inspiring chat about perspective, purpose and what can happen when you take that leap into the unknown.

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Jack Faint - https://www.instagram.com/jackefaint/

Ultra runner and women’s wellness coach Frankie Smyth set out to run 50km in all 15 UK National Parks in 15 days. In this episode of The RunThrough Podcast, hosted by Ben Sheppard, Frankie shares the full journey — from the spark of inspiration to the moment she crossed the final finish line.

She talks about why she took on such a huge challenge, what she learned about resilience, and how the experience pushed her physically and mentally. Although she ultimately completed the challenge, Frankie opens up about the tough decision to adjust her distances on a few days due to injury, fatigue and safety — and why adapting the plan was essential to reaching the end.

We dive into the logistics behind a multi-day endurance challenge, the highs and lows of life on the road, the support she received from friends, family and strangers, and the emotional finale surrounded by the Alfie Nick Foundation, the charity she ran for in memory of her cousin’s son.

If you need a reminder of what you’re capable of, this episode is it.

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Frankie Smyth - https://www.instagram.com/runningwithfrankie_/