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Runners FM

Victor Urquhart Smångs

Booking Overview

An interview-led running show focused on training, competition, performance, recovery, and endurance sports, typically featuring accomplished runners, elite athletes, and sports-performance specialists. Credible pitches include competitive runners, coaches, sports scientists, nutrition experts, and athletes with distinctive training or comeback stories; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes high-profile athletes with specialist and grassroots guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 106

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

v.smangs@gmail.com

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Host

Victor Urquhart Smångs - Running podcast host focused on training, competition, and performance in running and related endurance sports.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished competitive runners and endurance athletes, championship-level competitors, Olympic athletes, and specialists in running performance, training, rehabilitation, or sports nutrition.
Required Achievements:  
Olympic or championship competition, National or European titles and medals, Elite athletic careers, Specialist expertise in sports performance or nutrition

Recent Guest Discussions

Arnaud Dely - Duathlon Training, Combining Running And Cycling, Lactate Testing, And Elite Competition

Ben Felton - The Colchester 5k, Race Performance, Training, And Autumn Goals

Evan Jager - Career Highlights, Elite Running, Nomio, Learning From Top Runners, And Marathon Ambitions

Yolanda Ngarambe - Stress-fracture Rehabilitation, Returning To Competition, Representing Sweden, And Future Goals

Mads Taersboel - Nutrition, Energy Availability, Under-fuelling, And Supplement Trends

Recent Topics

Running, Athletes, Duathlon, Training, Nutrition

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Runners FM
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103. The Jimmy Whelan Marathon Debut

October 07, 2026

Less than a year after switching from pro cycling to running, Jimmy Whelan ran 1:01:37 in his first half marathon.Since then, he’s just kept getting faster. Now it’s time for the big one. This weekend Jimmy makes his MARATHON debut in Melbourne. We got him on the pod to talk about the training, the fuelling and how he’s preparing for 42.2K for the first time.Code for 15% off GEL 40 Mango (all quantities) JIMMYFM15 - valid until Sunday 18th October.Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin ...

102. The Norwegian Singles Experiment (with Fartlek Fred)

September 30, 2026

This week we sat down with Fredrik Molin, the creator behind the YouTube channel Fartlek Fred.Fredrik has been experimenting with the Norwegian Singles Method over the last few years with great results. Now he has a new idea: becoming a great middle distance runner, with some guidance from Victor, and then of course, a very nerdy lab protocol.Good stuff!Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuest:Fredrik Molin @fartlekfred Fred...

101. The World Champs (with Nils and Mads)

September 23, 2026

I sat down with Nils and Mads in Sparta’s legendary clubhouse under Østerbro Stadium to talk about day one of the 2026 World Road Championships in Copenhagen. Race talk, first impressions and, of course, some nerdy physiology discussions. Good stuff! Follow us at @runnersfm on IGJoin the chat in our Strava Group.Host:Victor Urquhart Smångs @victorsmangsGuests:Mads Taesboel - @madstaesboelNils - Nils on Strava CHECK OUT THE RUNNERS FM TV YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Runners FM
:

How do I get in touch with Runners FM?

Runners FM is hosted by Victor Urquhart Smångs. Its publicly listed email is v.smangs@gmail.com. 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 Runners FM?

The publicly listed email for Runners FM: v.smangs@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Runners FM have?

Podseeker estimates Runners FM reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Runners FM?

Runners FM typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished competitive runners and endurance athletes, championship-level competitors, Olympic athletes, and specialists in running performance, training, rehabilitation, or sports nutrition. Common among recent guests: Olympic or championship competition; National or European titles and medals; Elite athletic careers. Recent guests include Arnaud Dely, Ben Felton, and Evan Jager.

How hard is it to get booked on Runners FM?

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

What topics does Runners FM cover?

Recent episodes cover Running, Athletes, Duathlon, Training, and Nutrition. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

v.smangs@gmail.com

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