

Bad Boy Running
Jody Raynsford & David Hellard
The amazing world of running you didn't know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl's running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard & Jody Raynsford bring you the world's most interesting running stories, its most incredible runners, presented by some of its worst. A funny, light-hearted look at running that's not afraid to laugh at itself and at you.
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Apr 16, 2021 • 1h 4min
Ep 265 - TBS - "Blame us, not Mark"
Send us Fan MailIt's another episode in the new format where it's just Jody and David... talking stuff.For some reason it starts on social media abuse and ends up with Jody and David turning into Human Rights Watch.In this episode Jody and David talk:Beth Potter and why Olympics qualification needs a wildcard optionCalling out journalists who diss runners on social mediaWhy they'd pay good money to see big-name match-upsA mega brief triathlon training updateHow David's Caffeine Bullet ad has ruined reputations in Saudi ArabiaHow to get away with doping thanks to UK Anti-dopingRunning brands and pandering to the ChineseWhy Parkrun is a European plot to force us to use metricRevealing the truth behind Inov-8's sexy new running shoe - and it's cinematic quality promotional videoJody's confusion about his RunBritain entry and being misgendered (again!)CFTB and his attempt to break the course record at the South Downs Way 50 #formalityRecent reviewsWhy they need to improve their Youtube gameEnjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Apr 11, 2021 • 54min
Ep 264 - The physiology of Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon with Professor Andy Jones
Send us Fan MailProfessor Andy Jones is back! And in this episode he speaks to David about physiology and Eliud Kipchoge's sub-2 marathon effort. As usual, expect a ton of insight from Prof Jones...... and David even broaches the subject of what Jody can learn from this when he takes on Project Sub-4.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: https://www.badboyrunning.comFacebook: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Apr 10, 2021 • 51min
Ep 263 - TBS - My Garmin is Negging Me
Send us Fan MailOk, if this looks a bit odd it's because we've switched the format a little. We've separated out the intros and the interviews so they are now two standalone episodes. If you preferred the intros and not the interviews, you just need to listen to these standalone episodes. If you prefer just the interviews, you can skip these. But why would you? We're hilarious.In this episode, Jody and David talk:Accidentally about the forthcoming interview with Prof Andy Jones (we're still getting used to this format, ok?)How your Garmin may have a bad attitude (or in the case of Jody, a picnic basket)The "Freak Gout" incident that scuppered one athlete's marathon trialWhether we need our own separate Olympic marathon trialsA few suggestions to spice up the London Marathon commentaryNike's legal case about Lil Nas X's Satanic sneakersDavid comes up with his own filthy BBR-style alternative (they're called the Lidl Specials, so you can imagine what direction this heads in...)Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Apr 8, 2021 • 25min
Ep 262 - Breaking the 5k world record with Beth Potter
Send us Fan MailLast weekend Beth Potter unexpectedly broke Beatrice Chepkoech’s World Record for the road 5k, running 14:41 at the Podium 5km event in Lancashire. Having previously run the track 10k at the Olympics she switched to triathlon and her switch in training focus has clearly worked. David caught up with Beth to find out what happened during the race, what she attributes the performance to, how cross-training has improved her running and what this incredible result means for her future. Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Apr 2, 2021 • 2h 39min
Ep 261 - How to master open water swimming with Keri-anne Payne
Send us Fan MailIt's not often BBR strays away from running (well, it's pretty much every other week)... but we've not been as happy to do so as when we had on open water swimming champ Keri-anne Payne.With Jody training for an Ironman, the one things he needs is a professional insight into how to master the swim leg... and Keri-anne totally delivered.As well as talking about her achievements in swimming, this episode delivers some genuinely useful insights to help improve your swimming. Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Mar 26, 2021 • 2h 24min
Ep 260 - How to run a sub-3 marathon every year... for over 30 years with Chris Finill
Send us Fan MailThere's a group of individuals that an elite group of runners that you'll never be able to join.They're the "Ever Presents" - a group that originally comprised 42 runners who have run every London Marathon since its inception in 1981. Only 10 remain, of which one is Chris Finill.As well as being an incredible runner who has run across the US and has been part of the British ultra team, Chris has achieved the record-breaking feat of running the most consecutive sub-3 hour marathons at London (total 33).But that's not all that has made the headlines. On his 39th London, he fell and broke his arm during the race... and carried on.Jody and David speak to Chris about being part of the Ever Presents and how he manages to stay running at such a high level throughout his running career.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Mar 19, 2021 • 2h 14min
Ep 259 - Running Mayors and Runsome with Scott Cain
Send us Fan MailWhy aren't runners considered when it comes to city and town planning?Whereas cyclists and pedestrians are considered, runners don't seem to get a look-in. Well, that's hopefully about to change with the launch of the Running Mayors.With each Running Mayor responsible for a different location, town or city, the idea is for runners to gain a voice when it comes to making decisions about spaces for runners.In this episode, Jody and David speak to Scott Cain of Runsome and founder of the Running Mayors to discover why this is needed and what runners can do to help. Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Mar 12, 2021 • 1h 44min
Ep 258 - Cheese-rolling champion * 4 - Florence Early
Send us Fan MailEvery once in a while a hero comes along that you didn't know you needed in your life.But in 2020 that hero was Florence Early.Made famous by Netflix's brilliant series, We Are The Champions, Florence showed the world what it takes to become a champion at one of the most demanding (and eccentrically British) sports on the planet:Cheese-rolling.The four-time cheese rolling champion has won fans globally and after months of trying, we've got her on BBR.Jody and David speak to Florence about her story, her newfound fame, how she became the star of the show and what she wants to do next (hint: everything!). If you watched the series, you're going to love this.If you didn't watch the series, you're going to love this.If you didn't watch the series and have no idea what we're talking about, you're going to love this.You'll love this.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Mar 7, 2021 • 1h 44min
Ep 257 - Walking Round The World... For 20 Years (Part 2) - Karl Bushby
Send us Fan MailHere's Part 2 of the interview with Karl Bushby. If you've not listened to Ep 256, we recommend going back and starting there so this episode makes sense.Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...

Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 47min
Ep 256 - Walking Round The World... For 20 Years (Part 1) - Karl Bushby
Send us Fan MailKarl Bushby had a goal. It was to set out to walk around the world on foot. His plan was to take him from the bottom of South America all the way back to the UK via the Baring Straits (that had never been crossed on foot successfully since, well, the last Ice Age!).To say the journey has been epic is an understatement. He set off on his journey 20 years ago and through challenging circumstances, problems at borders and a continuing drive to achieve what many thought was impossible, he's still at it. Speaking from a cafe with a very loud smoothie machine, Karl explains to Jody and David how his journey has looked so far and what his reasons were for doing it the way he has done it.Enjoy!If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else.Join the conversation! Suggest future guests, wallow in your malaise or offer your unsolicited opinion on running issues or anything else over at the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningSend us your feedback and comments at letters@badboyrunning.com.Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.comJoin the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrunning.comFollow Bad Boy Running on social media: Website: Love the podcast and these videos? Buy us a beer! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/badboyrunning Join the Bad Boy Running Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badboyrunningVisit the Bad Boy Running store for merchandise: https://store.badboyrunning.com Join the Bad Boy Running Club here: https://club.badboyrun...


