Gone Running

On this weeks episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’, Jessica Van Droogenbroeck. Jess is a runner and triathlete who recently took part in The Speed Project, a 553km relay between LA and Las Vegas with a team of amazing Women for Lululemon!Having had an imperfect race at the London Marathon in 2023, Jess decided to swap out her trainers for cleats for a while and feel in love with cycling, that coupled with a competitive swimming background lead her to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships  in New Zealand at the end of the year. In this conversation Ben and Jess cover her experience out in the States, how her WhatsApp messages with her mates have changed over the years and how she’s feeling about the 70.3 Worlds.Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In the latest episode of ‘Gone Running’ we have the brilliant Tommy Lewis!Tommy is an Ultra Runner and content creator based in London! Having discovered running later in life like many of us he now competes in races he once looked at as impossible!In this conversation Ben and Tommy talk about why it’s the trails over road racing for him, how ‘Zone 2’ training has completely transformed his running and how it could yours too, and the ever present battle with integrity when making content!Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

In this episode of RunThrough presents ‘Gone Running’ Emily Shane!Emily who days before this conversation finished her first ever marathon in Brighton is all about embracing YOUR pace! Over the years Emily’s relationship with running has been a rocky one, from hating it in school, to binning her Manchester half marathon medal and swearing she’d never run again, to now amassing an impressive social media following and inspiring many to reevaluate the reasons that they run!In this conversation Ben and Emily talk about how finding a community of like minded runners has helped her fall for running like she never has before, why we should all truly believe in the phrase ‘If you run, you’re a runner’, rather than just saying it, and how you could join her and Celina Stephenson in a collaborative event with us at RunThrough in Hyde Park on the 25th May!Head to Emily & Celina's Instagram accounts for discount codes!Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

Lillie Bleasdale is a marathoner, coach and advocate of female health! Having had her own experience with Endometriosis & Adenomyosis she now shares her health journey online in the hope to raise awareness, and to give women going through what she did something that they maybe able to relate to, with the ultimate hope of alleviating the chronic pain that many women suffer with in silence.Also an incredibly accomplished runner herself Lillie and Ben cover how she struggles with the marathon blues, why she chose not to do a spring marathon in 2024 and why it should always be about enjoyment over everything else! Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

Welcome back to RunThrough presents Gone Running, todays guest, Dr Becca Salmon.Becca, who’s following has skyrocket on instagram recently through her authentic and engaging content is a Junior Doctor, runner and Expedition Medic.In her teenage years Becca lost her brother to Cancer, this lead her down the path of Medicine & ultimately also to question whether it was Medicine in the traditional sense that made her happy. Having discovered running in Covid, Becca has gone on to complete countless races from 5Ks all the way up to her beloved ultra marathon and uses running, as many of us do to aid her mental health!In this conversation Ben & Becca talk about the power of saying ‘yes’, how a phone call allowed her to get her break into expedition medicine & how she deals with injury! (Which she was dealing with at the time of recording) Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

James Cooper, a PT by trade in 2024 is running a marathon every single day. Not content with a normal year James is running 366 daily marathons (thanks leap year) in aid of ‘The Samaritans’.After a difficult time with his mental health 10 years ago, he turned to running having never done it before and entered his first marathon. Since then he has completed an endurance challenge every year, from marathons, to ultras and triathlons, all to raise money for charities like ‘The Samaritans’ as well as raising awareness of his own initiative ‘Smilinggg’.In this conversation Ben and James chat about how you go about training for such a monumental challenge, what he fears and excites him and why you should really take the pressure off yourself if you’re just starting out on your running journey!Donate to James’ Smilinggg 366 challenge HERE. Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

Daniel Leadbitter is a videographer, YouTuber and actor. Alongside elite athlete Phily Bowden, his girlfriend and now business partner they have created one of the fastest growing running YouTube channels, with a goal of hitting 100k subscribers by the end of the year!Daniel, himself on his own running journey has now also began documenting his story, sharing his experiences, vulnerabilities and advice as he navigates those early stages.I’m this conversation Ben and Daniel talk the inception of Phily’s channel, what it’s like to spend so much time with elite athletes & how running has transformed his quality of life! Follow and subscribe to both  @DanielMoves &  @PhilyBowden .Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous video interviews HERE.

Lloyd Kempson is a runner, coach and co-owner of the hugely popular Instagram athletics page Trackstaa. From an early age Lloyd has been immersed in the running space, from a ranked teen in the 1500m & 3000m to coaching 100s of athletes to PB’s across all distances! Lloyd who’s never been one to shy away from his battles with his own mental health has recently been diagnosed with ADHD something which he has been incredibly open with online, inspiring many in the process. Now back focusing on his own running journey as his number one priority, Lloyd is looking to the Manchester Marathon as a stepping stone towards a faster marathon at the end of the year. That and so much more on this episode of the ‘Gone Running Podcast’ with Ben Sheppard.For full video versions click HERE.

Liz Newcomer is a seven time marathoner and 3 star marathon major holder. In 2019 she began her distance running journey at the Victoria park half, since then she has been on a quest to find ‘Resiliency In Running’ - the name of her podcast! Liz who is now training towards a Boston Qualifying time will be toeing the line at the London Marathon this year to try and improve on the 3.32 that she achieved on a difficult day in Chicago in 2023.In this conversation Ben and Liz talk about why her perspective on running shifted from a negative to hugely positive one, how becoming a coached athlete has allowed her to unlock her potential and about the journey that lead her to start documenting her running story across social media and podcasts!Audio only podcasts also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE!

Now an experienced Marathon runner with a PB of 2.23 set at the Seville Marathon 2024, Jasper ran his 1st marathon in 2015 just days after his 18th birthday, breaking three hours on his first outing. Since then he’s gone on to run some very impressive times from the 1500m all the way up to his beloved marathon! In this conversation, find out how it was healthy competition with his Dad that got Jasper out running, what lessons he’s learnt over the years when it comes to the beautifully brutal marathon distance and he also shares his best practices that could help you before and during your next race!Audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE!

At 23 Jordan Adams was told he is a carrier of a gene that means he will develop Dementia by his early 40s. Jordan, now 28, who’s family has been devastated by Dementia has set his sights on raising a target of a million pounds to help fund the on going research in the field in a bid  to #FindACure. Running has not only become the vehicle to do this but the way in which Jordan manages his own mental health. Alongside his brother, who also carries the gene, Jordan will run the length of the UK at the end of 2024 in a bid to continue to share his family’s story & help raise awareness of those affected.Donate - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ftdbrothersAudio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

Joe Moruzzi is the founder of ‘Pleese’ and ‘Freezecakes’.After putting fitness on the back burner while building his hugely successful businesses Joe rediscovered his love for running in 2023. Since then he has gone on to run with RunThrough on numerous occasions including breaking a long standing 10 year half marathon PB with RunThrough in Battersea park. In this conversation Ben and Joe talk about the many parallels between progressing on your running morning and growing a business, how running grounds him and why ‘running slow, to run fast’ is a lesson not only applicable to running but other aspects of life as well.Audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

Priya Gopaldas is a Doctor and Ultra Runner. In 2021 she appeared on the reality TV show Love Island and attributes her running journey as the catalyst that gave her the confidence to do so. Since then she has been a regular at RunThrough events, has completed some amazing Ultras and built a community online who share the common love for running and movement! In this conversation Ben and Priya delve into her ultra journey, chat about returning to the ‘shorter distances’ after running ultras and how her day job as a Doctor inspires her out on the road and trails.Audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

Jamie describes himself as a 38 year old running Dad. In 2019 Anthony one of Jamie’s closest friends took his own life, following a difficult time Jamie set himself a challenge to run as many half marathons in a year as possible to raise awareness and funds for the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Since then the road has always been a sacred place to Jamie and a place he turns whatever life throws at him. Now inspiring many others to lace up and start their own journeys Jamie's instagram has grown exponentially over the last few years. Whether you go there for his shoe reviews or running updates it’s clear to see he really resinates with the running community. https://www.thecalmzone.net/Audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

Milo McCloud is a runner and content creator based in London. In 2023 Milo took on the challenge of competing in a Men's Physique competition and running a marathon in only 12 hours. Following his success in that challenge he turned his attention to ‘racing’ a marathon and ended up completing his first 26.2 mile race at Goodwood with RunThrough in under 3.25! In this conversation Ben and Milo get into his lofty new running goals, why he thinks Hyrox is becoming so popular and how his new series ‘The London Grind’ is really taking off on Instagram!Audio only podcast also available on all audio platform & explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

James Forrest is a record breaking Hiker, author, journalist … and more recently runner. Over three years James climbed all 1,001 UK peaks and holds some unbelievable hiking fastest know times. Having always been a lover of the great outdoors James has used running over the years to keep himself fit for his hiking adventures, however recently he has fallen more in love with the sport. He’s now set himself the   challenge to run new PB’s in distances from the 5K to the Marathon to celebrate his 40th year. Having already run new PB’s with RunThrough at Heaton Park and Oulton Park, where he came so close to breaking three hours will 2024 be the year James dips below that very impressive three hour mark for the Marathon? In this conversation, him and Ben get into that, why he thinks running with people better than you is so important and how his hiking adventures over the years have helped his running journey!Full audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews HERE.

Celina Stephenson Is a content creator whose relationship with running has changed over the years, from hating it in school to becoming inspired to take on the London Marathon after stumbling across ‘RunTok’ running TikTok. Living in Ireland but visiting London regularly her run club ‘runners high’ have gone from strength to strength and is a place for quote ‘slower gals’ and anyone else to join on a monthly basis. In this conversation Ben and Celina chat about why pace really DOES NOT MATTER, how she thinks she’s going to feel standing on the start line of the London Marathon and what it was like to complete her first half with us at RunThrough!Full audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOixHzXBQx8_xCqksjbnw9x_geOOEC9G&si=3t4Fv9lyA2US7Sxd 

Izzy Bramley is a runner and no nonsense content creator who you may have seen on instagram as @RunnerMancBee. As her running journey has progressed she has picked up some very impressive results, notably a second in the half marathon at the Warrington Running Festival and most recently running a sub 2.55 marathon in Valencia, get this …. WITH NO WATCH! In this conversation Ben and Izzy chat about the moment she realised she’d left it on charge at home, what she wished someone told her when she started running and how it’s enjoyment over everything!Full audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOixHzXBQx8_xCqksjbnw9x_geOOEC9G&si=3t4Fv9lyA2US7Sxd

Aubrey Mvula refers to himself as an average runner but his content is far from that with high production values and a rapidly growing audience he has become one to watch in the running content space. In this conversation Ben and Aubrey touch on his goals for 2024, the shoes he loved in 2023 and what he’s looking to get his hands on and feet in this year, and his journey so far in content creation.Video referenced with Ben Felton and Cole Gibbens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htT7GPFVl5gFull audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOixHzXBQx8_xCqksjbnw9x_geOOEC9G&si=3t4Fv9lyA2US7Sxd

Matthew Wood is the co - founder of RunThrough and GW Active. Along side his friend and business partner Ben Green they have taken RunThrough from a single event to the biggest running events company in the UK. In this conversation host Ben Sheppard and Matt talk through the beginnings of the business and it’s growth, how in the next 10 years everyone will know the name ‘RunThrough’ and why Matt feels so passionately about ‘inspiring an active nation through running’.Full audio only podcast also available on all audio platforms (search Gone Running Podcast) and explore all of the previous interviews here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUOixHzXBQx8_xCqksjbnw9x_geOOEC9G&si=3t4Fv9lyA2US7SxdVideo Referenced - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixj2D3r9PGA