Jess Furness has done it all — from winning a 250 km ultra marathon in the Sri Lankan heat, to breaking sub-3 in Berlin. But her biggest challenge yet? Running 42 marathons in a single year to honour her brother Eddie, who would have turned 42 this year.

In this special World Mental Health Day episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Jess Furness - runner & presenter at The Running Channel - to explore how running became her therapy after losing both parents and her brother Eddie.

Jess reveals the mindset behind her biggest achievements and why she’s running 42 marathons in 2025 to honour her brother’s 42 years - raising funds for Big Moose and the Air Ambulance Service.

What You’ll Learn:

🏃 The power of running to shape your confidence and mindset

💪 The reality of running 42 marathons in a single year

🎯 Breaking sub-3 in Berlin & winning a 250km Ultra Marathon

💭 What she’s learned about herself along the way

🌍 The power of community and open conversation for mental health

Whether you’re chasing a new PB, training for your first marathon, or using running as therapy to clear your head, this conversation celebrates the power of running, and the importance of talking to your community when things get tough.

🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympic legends, elite runners, and expert coaching advice.

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💚 Support Jess’s 42 Marathon Challenge

Jess is raising money for Big Moose, a mental-health charity providing free therapy, and for the Air Ambulance Service, who help people in times of crisis.

Coach Ben will personally match all donations up to £20,000 made before 2 November (Jess’s birthday) - so every pound you give goes twice as far.

👉 Donate here → https://givestar.io/gs/42-marathons-in-2025

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💬 If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please reach out — there’s always someone ready to listen.

🇬🇧 UK:

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
• Mind – mind.org.uk
• Big Moose – bigmoosecharity.co – free therapy and crisis support

🇺🇸 USA:

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (free, 24/7)

🌍 Global:

• Find a Helpline – findahelpline.com – connects you to local mental health support anywhere in the world

You’re not alone, support is always just a call away.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we sat down with Helen Glover - two-time Olympic champion, triple world champion, and the first British mother to return to elite rowing and stand back on the Olympic podium.

Incredibly, Helen didn’t pick up a rowing oar until age 21. Within just 4 years, she won Olympic gold - going on to hold every major title in her event and lead an unbeaten global streak between 2014 - 2016. By Rio 2016, she was the #1 ranked female rower in the world.

Raised in a fiercely competitive Cornish family, Helen didn’t touch an oar until 21. Four years later she was Olympic champion, then, with partner Heather Stanning, dominated the world stage, setting best times and going unbeaten between 2014–2016. After Rio, she stepped away to start a family… then rewrote the rules on motherhood in elite sport with a lockdown comeback, a 4th in Tokyo, and silver in Paris 2024 - with her kids in the stands. Now she’s chasing new challenges, including the Oxford Half with Runna.

What You'll Learn:

✅ How she went from total novice to Olympic gold in just 4 years

✅ The mental training techniques behind Olympic success

✅ Breaking barriers as a mother in elite sport

✅ Helen's comeback blueprint from lockdown to Paris 2024 podium

✅Why she’s fallen back in love with running (and how she’s training for Oxford Half)

🎧 New episodes every Friday with Olympic legends, elite runners, and expert coaching advice.

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They ran across Australia. Then the UK. Over 4,000 miles, 120+ marathons, and more than $350,000 raised for cancer research.

Meet The Lambros - Stefan and Lachlan Lamble, the first brothers to run across Australia AND the UK. In this raw and inspiring episode, we unpack what drives two Melbourne brothers to attempt the world’s toughest endurance challenges.

From conquering the Nullarbor Desert to being hospitalised with a rare blood infection, this is a brutally honest story of brotherhood, mental resilience, and showing up when it matters most.

We discuss:

🏃‍♂️ 85 marathons across Australia & the mental toll it took

🇬🇧 How they completed 1,000 miles across the UK in 35 days

🧠 The mindset that got them through – not just the mileage

💥 Blood infections, fractured femurs, gastro – the reality behind the social media

🌎 Building the Lambros Army & raising $350K+ for cancer research

💡 Their advice for anyone going through tough times

An inspirational episode about purpose, brotherhood, and redefining your limits in honour of loved ones fighting cancer.

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🎁 Use code PODCAST25 for 2 weeks free on the Runna app → www.runna.com

📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast

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Two-time Olympic gold medallist. World Champion. Marathon debutant. And now - breaking exclusive racing news, live from Runna HQ!

In this special episode of The Runna Podcast, Olympic legend Alex Yee joins us in front of a live audience to share his journey from Lewisham to the world stage.

From breaking records in Paris 2024 to finishing 14th in his marathon debut (2:11:08), Alex reveals the mindset, training secrets, and lessons that have shaped his career - and drops exclusive news about his next race plans, heard here first.

What You’ll Learn:

🏅 The exact mindset Alex uses to win Olympic gold (twice!)

💭 How to perform under pressure and bounce back from setbacks

🏃‍♂️ The brutal reality of training for a 2:11 debut marathon

📊 Recovery pace, threshold stats & max HR insights from Coros

🎉 EXCLUSIVE: Where Alex is racing next – marathon & half marathon revealed

🌍 Why giving back to Lewisham matters to him

🍊 Dream race, big dim sum, and Fanta favourites

Whether you’re chasing a PB, dreaming of the Olympics, or just love hearing from the world’s best - this is a must-listen episode.

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📺 Watch the full live episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast

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A big thanks to COROS for supporting this episode!

Whether you’re an athlete or just working toward personal goals, COROS GPS watches give you the accuracy, sleep tracking, and HRV insights to get there.

🎁 Use code RUNNAGIFT for a free watch band with any COROS watch purchase.

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What happens when the world’s biggest fitness platform buys one of the fastest-growing running apps?

In this exclusive episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Strava CEO Mike Martin and Runna CEO Dom Maskell to uncover the full story behind the Strava x Runna acquisition - from lockdown side hustle to global fitness tech takeover.

Whether you’re a runner, startup founder, or tech lover, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and actionable lessons.

In This Episode:

🚀 How Runna grew from a lockdown side hustle to a global running app

📈 The journey from PDF training plans to a 150-person fitness tech company

💸 Surviving 100+ investor rejections and finally landing funding

🤝 Behind the scenes of the Strava acquisition and what it means for the future of running technology

🌎 Expanding Runna: launching in 7 languages & global race discovery

🏃‍♂️ New features for runners of all levels - beginners to elites

🔥 Why Strava chose Runna, and what’s next for both fitness platforms

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to The Runna Podcast for more conversations with the greatest names in running.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re live from the AJ Bell Great North Run with Paula Radcliffe MBE - world record-breaker, Olympic icon, and one of the greatest distance runners of all time.

From setting the untouchable 2:15:25 marathon world record that stood for 16 years, to winning the AJ Bell Great North Run with a course record, Paula has seen it all.

Whether you're training for your first half or chasing a PB, this episode is packed with insights from one of the best to ever do it.

We unpack:

🏃‍♀️ Paula’s greatest racing moments & the 16-year world record that changed marathon history

🎯 Game-changing half marathon tips for pacing, fuelling, race-day prep & recovery

🧠 The champion mindset that helped her win London, Chicago & bounce back from failure

📈 Biggest regrets, proudest wins & how she stayed mentally tough through it all

🏅 Why the AJ Bell Great North Run is one of the most special races in the world

🎧 Listen now and subscribe to The Runna Podcast for more conversations with the greatest names in running.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Olympian and Runna Coach Colleen Quigley for a practical coaching episode answering the most common questions runners ask - split across 4 core topics: training hacks, finding balance, recovering after injury, and mindset.

We cover:

🏃‍♀️ Training Hacks - How to structure your week, train smart when time is short, and make sense of heart rate zones

⚖️ Balance - Colleen’s honest take on juggling life, work and running without chasing perfection

🧠 Mentality After Injury - The emotional side of injury, rebuilding confidence, and staying positive

💬 Mindset - Why injecting fun into your training can make you a better runner

🎧 Already listened to Colleen’s Olympic journey? Skip straight to the coaching Q&A at 13 minutes.

Whether you're chasing a PB or simply want to enjoy running more - this episode is for you.

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This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Ayesha McGowan - a history-maker, activist, and rider who didn’t even discover racing until her 20s. From learning to ride fixed gear bikes on city streets to signing with Liv Racing and competing in Europe, Ayesha’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and passion.

In this incredible conversation, we cover:

🚴 Starting from scratch: how Ayesha went from music teacher to pro cyclist

🏁 The underground street race that sparked her competitive spirit

💥 Winning her third-ever race and realising she wanted more

🌍 Her breakthrough moment racing the Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche

👊 Creating A Quick Brown Fox, The Black Foxes, and The Abundance Project

📣 Why cycling must change and how she’s building new paths for women of colour

🧠 Life after pro racing: identity, advocacy, and redefining her impact on the sport

Whether you're a runner, rider, or just someone chasing big dreams, Ayesha’s story will inspire you to rethink what’s possible and to create the change you want to see.

🎧 Listen now and do not forget to rate, share and follow The Runna Podcast.

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