We've gone to the source this week and spent the afternoon chatting to the BBC Olympic commentary team about Paris 2024, who they're excited to see race, getting some predictions, what it's like to commentate on events as former athletes, online beef and much much more.

In this extra special episode we speak Jeanette Kwakye, Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson, Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis Hill. What a line up!

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The power of the running influencer cannot be denied. The online presence and engagement of some amateur runners far outreaches the sway of brands and professional athletes, pulling in views and likes that gets marketing departments all hot and bothered.

Joining us to discuss life as a running influencer and what that really means are Dr Becca Salmon, Jenny Mannion and Ian Arnold.

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The Bob Graham Round is a fell-running bucket-list item. It challenges runners to scale 42 peaks, covering 66 miles and 27,000 feet (around an Everest) of elevation, over the course of 24 hours. It tends to be the reserve of the ultra fit, but our guest this week proves that, with the right mindset and training, anyone can do it. Jenny Bushell says: ‘I don't have any kind of athletic background, and there's nothing special about me, except for possibly outsize levels of stubbornness.' Listen to her talk about her remarkable journey on this week's episode.

Jenny now leads practical trail running workshops from her base in the Lake District. For more info, check out the links below:

web: www.intothehills.co.uk

Insta/FB: @intothehillstrailrunning

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Joining Ben this week is elite orienteerer Ralph Street, who explains what this discipline within running is all about and why it's simply more than just map reading.

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Ten-minute power naps, knee injuries and sheer determination – Sophie Power gives an unflinching account of what it takes to break a multi-day running record. The 41-year-old mum of three is now the fastest woman to have run the length of Ireland, covering the 350 miles in three days, 12 hours and eight minutes. She talks about embracing the possibility of failure and how she hopes to inspire other women.

Follow Sophie on Instagram: @ultra_sophie

Find out more about SheRaces: sheraces.com

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Susie Chan is back on the pod and is giving us white-hot knowledge on how to get into and LOVE trail running.

She also has a new book coming out called 'Trails and Tribulations', which is great.

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