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The Cult of Performative Running

2026-11-0701:14:56

We're back! The theme for season seven is CULTS and in the first episode of the series Allie and Kirsty take a look at performative running and ask is it a cult or a just a harmless influencer led smear on the sport? Trigger warning, we do talk about Spencer Matthews a bit. We would love to hear your thoughts on this so head to instagram and lets us know your takeaways and questions! This seasons podcasts are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 15% off sitewide using the code RUN15.

Great Norse Run Special

2026-09-0401:15:01

Here’s a special episode where we chat bit about the good and bad UTMB but also Allie's run across Iceland with the Great Norse Run. This one's more about feelings than anything else but we think it important to talk about the effects these long multi day things can have, so hopefully you enjoy it. Plus there's a super exciting announcement form Kirsty’s next race at the end of this episode! This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com

Menopause and Ultrarunning: The Female Hormone Odyssey with Dr Nicky Keay

2026-08-2801:11:42

We are thrilled to welcome hormone and menopause expert Dr Nicky Keay for our end of season special where we answer your questions and bust numerous myths about the symptoms and effects of perimenopause and menopause on female runners. There are some really surprising findings in this episode, as well as some great advice that comes from science as opposed to what Tina in instagram says, plus we go through the best ways to support yourself during this super exciting time (and it is exciting!). Huge thanks to Nicky - you can get a copy of her books or book an appointment at her clinic here: https://nickykeayfitness.com/. This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com

My Bumhole is Perfect

2026-08-2101:08:05

Laura is back to tell us all about her amazing win at Race Across Scotland a few weeks back and share all the secrets of how she kept chaffe free and silky footed. We also ask why it is that people feel the need to comment on female runners body shapes, and what we as women can do to help each other to stamp it out - and the answer might surprise you. This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com

Fast Fashion and Maths with UTMB

2026-08-1401:15:32

This week Holly and Allie ask when is a 100km race actually a 80km race and why do Nike think it's a good idea to make camo running kit for mountain races? We also have a bit if a deep dive on coaches and coaching - when is it time to change your coach and what should you be getting from coaching? We also ask what's the high fashion x sports brand collab you want to see? The worst suggestion gets a prize! This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com

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