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Runner's World Podcast

Rick Pearson, Ben Hobson

Booking Overview

A weekly running-focused interview show featuring celebrity runners, elite athletes, coaches, sports personalities, authors and people with compelling personal running experiences. Credible pitches include running coaches, competitive athletes, endurance specialists, sports authors, high-profile recreational runners and experts with distinctive training or recovery stories; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts notable guests but also considers accessible professionals and everyday runners.

Metrics

Episodes: 408

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 6.7k subscribers

Instagram: 183.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@runnersworld.co.uk

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Host

Rick Pearson - Co-host of Runner's World Podcast, covering training, racing, coaching and the wider world of running.

Ben Hobson - Co-host of Runner's World Podcast, covering training, racing, coaching and the wider world of running.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Running coaches, elite or competitive athletes, sports authors, celebrity or media personalities who run, and people with distinctive endurance, training, injury or recovery experiences.
Required Achievements:  
Elite or competitive athletic performance, Professional coaching or sports expertise, Published books or established media profiles, Notable endurance achievements or compelling personal running experiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Tom Craggs - Artificial Intelligence As A Running Coach, Coaching Methods And Preparing For A Sub-20-minute 5k

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys - Her UTMB Race, Exertional Rhabdomyolysis And Being Airlifted From The Course

Sophie Raworth - Her Experience At UTMB And The Medical Emergency Involving Fellow Runner Sabrina Pace-humphreys

Chris Bennett - The Joy Of Running, Coaching Philosophy, Elite Performance And The Role Of Time Goals

Zharnel Hughes - Sprinting, Returning To Form, Competitive Ambitions And His Life Beyond Athletics

Recent Topics

Sports, Running, Race Training, Athletic Performance, Running Injuries

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Runner's World Podcast
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What is confidence and do we need it? We chat to a performance psychologist to find out

October 13, 2026

More often than not, when preparing for a run or a race, we can lack confidence in our potential performance, but why is that? We're joined by Charlotte Ricca on the podcast this week, sports psychologist and founder of Kinda Brilliant to break down what confidence is, how we build it, why we shouldn't always trust it and best route to achieving it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Hiddleston: From running in school, to the freedom it brings and how he uses it for acting

October 07, 2026

It's not often you get the God of Stories on the podcast! This week, the actor Tom Hiddleston joins us on the podcast to talk about his love of running, the freedom it gives him, the creative process and how running has helped shape him since he was at school. This is a collaboration podcast with Men's Health UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Alex George on the positive power of running

September 29, 2026

Our guest this week is Dr Alex George, someone who knows all too well how much difference one run can make. For him, it was life saving. Trigger warning - some of the subjects discussed on this episode centre around poor mental health, depression and suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Runner's World Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Runner's World Podcast?

Runner's World Podcast is hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson. Its publicly listed email is podcast@runnersworld.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Runner's World Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Runner's World Podcast: podcast@runnersworld.co.uk.

How many listeners does Runner's World Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Runner's World Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Runner's World Podcast?

Runner's World Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Running coaches, elite or competitive athletes, sports authors, celebrity or media personalities who run, and people with distinctive endurance, training, injury or recovery experiences. Common among recent guests: Elite or competitive athletic performance; Professional coaching or sports expertise; Published books or established media profiles. Recent guests include Tom Craggs, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, and Sophie Raworth.

How hard is it to get booked on Runner's World Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Runner's World Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Running, Race Training, Athletic Performance, and Running Injuries. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcast@runnersworld.co.uk

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