Whether you’re a longtime track-and-field devotee or a newcomer just curious about running, you’re not alone. The sport just keeps increasing in popularity, with people all across the globe getting in on the joy of running and its potential mental and physical health benefits. Some folks are just learning how to run their first mile, while others are training for marathons. No matter where you’re starting from, these listens, which represent some of the best running podcasts available, make the perfect companion on your athletic journey.
If you've ever thought that running was inaccessible due to your body type, skill level, or age, think again. With her podcast Not Your Average Runner, certified running and life coach Jill Angie encourages plus-size, mid-life women like her (and younger and older women too) to start running in the body they have right now. Tune in to find joy in running in a way that respects and honors you just the way you are, regardless of your size, age, or speed.
Are you brand new to running and unsure of where to start? Then put in your earbuds and queue up Walk to Run One Mile to start your journey. With the help of certified personal trainer Jaime McFaden, you will learn how to take the steps you need to run your first mile. Each class is designed to challenge you while still meeting you where you are. And since they're all 25 minutes or less, you can train even on your busiest days.
Got questions about running? The Running Explained Podcast has answers! Tune in to this podcast every Thursday to hear marathon runner and coach Elisabeth Scott clear up common issues of confusion and concern among runners of all experience levels. Is there really a difference between sneakers and running shoes? What can you do about bad muscle cramps? How do you buy a sports bra that fits? What's the deal with running and knee injuries? This podcast covers all these topics, plus insights into training, racing, pacing, nutrition, health benefits, and much more.
Even if you're already a serious competitor, there's always more you can learn about running. That's where The Running Public, hosted by Kirk Dewindt and Brakken Kraker, two endurance athletes and experienced running coaches, comes in. Each Tuesday, they sit down to talk about all things training—from strategies for staying motivated and keeping yourself accountable to a breakdown of everything a runner needs in a home gym—in a way that's informative but very approachable. In between their regular weekly episodes, they often release segments devoted to answering listener submitted questions on all things running.
Coach Jason Fitzgerald delivers reliable advice and practical tips for beginner and advanced runners on The Strength Running Podcast. Joined by guests such as middle-distance track champ Nick Symmonds and New York City Marathon winner Shalane Flanagan, Fitzgerald discusses everything you need to know to run faster, stay healthy, prevent injuries, and get stronger. This podcast is informative and fun, and if you aren't already hooked on running, you will be after listening in.
If you're new to marathon running, you’re not alone—in fact, the hosts of Marathon Training for Beginners are just getting their start too. Mo and Harrison Crum are marathon running novices, and together they're documenting their marathon training journey on this podcast. A couple who dubs themselves the Crummy Marathoners, Mo and Harrison bring a sense of humor, as well as lots of practical tips, to sharing their long run adventures. Their marathon training story might even inspire your own.
If you’re on the hunt for an all-around enlightening running chat that's also a really fun listen, consider Running Things Considered. Both experienced elite runners and genuinely funny guys, hosts Zane Coburn and Avery Bartlett sit down to talk about all things running. From what it takes to be an Olympian to how to thrive in high-pressure races, these guys cover the sport and their passion from nearly every level and angle, while answering questions from listeners. The laughs along the way are just a bonus.
Every Monday, start your week and day as a runner off right with The Morning Shakeout Podcast. In informative and engaging episodes, host Mario Fraioli explores the sport of running with fascinating guests, ranging from top athletes like three-time Olympian Diane Nukuri to outstanding college track coaches to inspirational ultra runners like Katie Arnold, author of Running Home. This podcast serves as the perfect motivation for your morning run and, since most episodes run more than an hour in length, makes a great listen to wind down with.
If you're an endurance athlete seeking to become the best runner you can be, you'll want to listen in to Science of Ultra. A professor of exercise physiology, host Shawn Bearden lets you in on how you sleep, eat, think, and move all play a vital role in helping you not only improve your running performance but also your health, well-being, and quality of life. Along with exploring studies on training intensity, hydration, and more, episodes welcome endurance runners to share their insights into training, pacing, resilience, discipline, and mindset.
On Trail Runner Nation, hosts Scott Warr and Don Freeman invite you to lace up your shoes and come along as they run and talk with fun and informative guests, including some of the the biggest names in coaching, nutrition, and sports. The perfect inspiration and companion for trail running enthusiasts at all levels, this podcast covers an array of topics, including mental toughness, the power of consistency, the art of pacing, and even the evolution of trail aid and comfort stations.
Run to the Top is a podcast made to motivate and help runners of every level run their best. Join Coach Claire Bartholic each week as she interviews athletes, coaches, scientists, psychologists, nutritionists, and everyday runners about physical training, mental preparation, preventing injury, smashing plateaus, and more. Guests also share personal stories about everything from what got them hooked on running to the challenges of planning their dream destination race. No matter what aspect of the sport you want to learn about, this show is bound to have an episode that covers it.
Are you plagued by a voice inside of your head telling you that you're not good enough, not fit enough, not fast enough? Do you continually draw comparisons between yourself and others? It's time to shut that chatter out and start embracing the runner you were uniquely meant to be. If you're an aspiring woman runner who has let your own critical voice get in the way of chasing your goals, She Decided to Run Her Way is the podcast for you. Host Pamela Otero is a certified running coach and personal trainer. Each week, she shares practical running strategies and mindset shifts to get you out of your head and into your best run yet.
A professional middle-distance runner, Dana Giordano is frequently inspired by other women runners—and not just because of their speed or their wins. On her podcast More than Running, she talks with some of the most inspirational and insightful women in the world of running about how they found success and how they're making a difference, both on the track and beyond it. You'll hear amazing stories from extraordinary women who are sharing their love of running with others through coaching and activism, and carving out their own space in the running community.
On The Ultra Running Guys, ultra runners Jeremy Reynolds and Jeff Winchester share inspiring, incredible, and wild stories from people within the ultra running community. On recent episodes, you'll hear from 18-year-old Owen Thorton, who ran his first marathon at 15 and has already snagged six ultra podiums; Randy Van Dusen, who survived shootings and cancer to finish the 2022 Western States Endurance Run; and Meg Landymore, fresh off of logging 2,194 miles to complete the entire Appalachian Trail. Episodes release every other week, and the hosts' enthusiasm and energy may just motivate you to pursue your own ultra running journey.
In this Audible Original podcast, join George Lamb as he transforms himself from couch potato to long-distance athlete in just 18 weeks. With the help of four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah and “The Body Coach” himself, Joe Wicks, George is determined to reach his goals and run in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon. Mo-Joe lets you join George every step of the way, through the highs and the lows and through all the encouragement, advice, and guidance his two coaches give him. You’ll also meet sports psychologists, Olympians, and Marathon legends who offer insights and tips.
