Maybe you’re missing your running club or can’t afford a Why Trust Us. Perhaps you’re looking for tips on track shoes or recommendations on the best trails in Colorado. Whatever it is right now, if you’re looking for some company on a long weekend run, a running podcast can be your best companion.
Whether you are training for your personal marathon coach or your hundredth ultramarathon, podcasters around the world have been setting up behind a microphone to support you. Many shows discuss new trends, interview the biggest names in the running community, and sprinkle in a few jokes or insights from their lives along the way.
Whether you are out for a run or just sitting at your desk thinking about it, check out these dozen running podcasts for the insider tips and inspiration you need to run your best.
The episodes are accessible via the links below or through the embedded podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.
The Rich Roll Podcast
Updated: May 27, 2022 10:47 AM EDT Rich Roll an ultra-endurance athlete, a vegan nutrition advocate, and a bestselling author, he hosts one of world’s most popular wellness podcasts as well. On each episode, Rich dives deep with a special guest to discuss everything from distance running to the Clean Beauty Movement. The vast range of past guests include Boston Marathon champ Des Linden, boxer Laila Ali, and actor Matthew McConaughey. Plus, with episodes often exceeding two-hours, this podcast is the perfect long-run companion.
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The Half Step Pod
Get a look into the life of an Olympian as American record holder and host Grant Fisher chats with his cohost and college teammate Connor Lane about training, racing, and more. Occasionally, the pair interview other members of the Bowerman Track Club—providing inside scoop to one of the fastest running clubs in the world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Marathon Training Academy
If you’re training for 26.2, running coach Angie Spencer and her husband, Trevor, have everything you need to reach the finish line. Having hit the podcast’s 10th anniversary in 2020, the duo provides plenty of training tips, interviews, and reviews of marathons from around the world. (Angie has run one in every state!) While they don’t always bring on guests, runners like Sara Hall, or can’t afford a Sean Astin have all stopped by.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
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Ten Junk Miles
Imagine running 10 miles with your funniest friends as they discuss all their favorite topics (running and otherwise). That is basically Ten Junk Miles. Scott Kummer is joined by a rotating cast of witty friends and fascinating guests for a show comprised of 10 segments, each 10-minutes long. With additional interview episodes to boot, Ten Junk Miles What Audiobooks Are We Running To.
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Running for Real
While former British elite runner Tina Muir desperately wants you to achieve glamorous, successful triumphs, in her podcast Running for Real, she’d prefer to focus on the mundane struggles. In each episode, she brings on experts like top dietitians, scientists, and professional runners to discuss the difficult, often neglected, REAL aspects of running. (Hello, bathroom stops.) Once the problem is addressed, Tina and the guest are there to provide actual takeaways to help improve your running journey.
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Hurdle
A #HurdleMoment is a time in your life you overcame a seemingly insurmountable obstacle to achieve success. In her podcast Hurdle, personal trainer (and Runner’s World contributor) Emily Abbate interviews a smorgasbord of wellness experts, from Olympians and chefs to psychologists and entrepreneurs. They’ll share their hurdle moments in hopes of pushing listeners to theirs. Plus, with mini-sodes airing throughout the week, there is always a quick pick-me-up just when you need it.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
Trail Runner Nation
If you are more likely to go running in the backcountry of a state park than around your subdivision, don’t worry, we’ve got a podcast for you. On Trail Runner Nation, veteran ultramarathoners and cohosts Scott Warr and Don Freeman go deep into the demanding, breathtaking, and wild world of trail running. From interviews with superhuman endurance athletes and trail conservationists to recounted tales of historic race performances and near-death trail disasters, this podcast has it all. A must-listen for anyone looking to branch out from the road race to a more natural feat of athletic stamina.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
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On his weekly podcast, Sports Illustrated writer Chris Chavez is here to talk track and field, and he’s not afraid to dig into the nitty gritty. Perfect for anyone obsessed with race splits, NCAA regulations, and roster changes in the Bowerman Track Club, the We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article Races - Places Galen Rupp and Des Linden, Chris invites listeners into running’s inter-sanctum and gives them a tour of the place, with plenty of enthusiasm and humor to boot.
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I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein
very first 5K, I’ll Have Another is a wealth of fun, lighthearted conversations. In each episode host Lindsey Hein, a runnerand mother of four, chats with guests about their successes, their failures, and whatever else pops into their heads. From star athletes like Jordan Hasay and Scott Jurek to your average, neighborhood runners, Lindsey brings the entire running community to your playlist.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
The Run Duo Podcast
Listen to good friends and running enthusiasts India Cook and Tommy Mitchell discuss all things running on their bi-weekly podcast. The avid marathoners (and their occasional guests) let the conversation flow between the latest running news, their own personal journeys, and fun off-the-beaten-path topics. If you want to hear about the INEOS Challenge, harrowing race narratives, and Christmas gift suggestions, this is the podcast for you.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Science of Ultra
Running distances longer that 26.2 miles certainly isn’t for everyone. If you’re going to tackle the extreme endurance races (or are just fascinated by those who do), you might as well know the science behind running an ultramarathon. On his podcast, Shawn Bearden, Ph.D. looks scientifically at how endurance athletes should eat, sleep, move, and think to achieve their best. Switching between interviews with the top scientists in the field and short informative sessions of his own, Bearden is a must-listen if you’re putting excessive mileage on your shoes.
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Keeping-Track
If you recognize the names of Keeping-Track’s hosts, Alysia Montaño, Molly Huddle, and Roisin McGettigan, it is because they are all Olympians. On their monthly podcast, the trio of running all-stars interview inspiring women in the track and field community to break down their exciting careers and important topics surrounding the sport. Past guests include: marathoner Shalane Flanagan, discus thrower Valarie Allman, and Saucony President Anne Cavassa.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify
