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The Runna Podcast

Ben Parker, Anya Culling

Booking Overview

This weekly running and endurance-sports interview show features Olympians, world-class coaches, record holders, elite and hybrid athletes, and other high-achieving runners, alongside occasional solo coaching episodes. Credible pitches include endurance athletes, sports coaches, performance experts, and public figures with distinctive running or athletic achievements; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need demonstrable competitive results, records, or compelling crossover stories.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 11.7k subscribers

Instagram: 41.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@runna.com

podcast@runna.com

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Host

Ben Parker - Running coach and co-host focused on practical training guidance for runners across distances and ability levels.

Anya Culling - Podcast co-host and interviewer covering athletes’ training, performance, mindset, recovery, and personal stories.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Competitive endurance athletes, Olympians, world-record holders, high-level coaches, hybrid athletes, or public figures with distinctive athletic achievements and credible expertise in training, performance, recovery, or mindset.
Required Achievements:  
Olympic or elite-level competition, World or Guinness World Records, Sub-three-hour marathon or major endurance achievements, High-profile athletic or performance careers, Compelling personal recovery or mental-health journeys

Recent Guest Discussions

Fergus Crawley - Rugby-related Concussions, Mental Health Recovery, Endurance Training, And His 10-day Ironman Challenge For Calm.

Lucy Davis - Strength And Femininity, Body Image, Disordered Eating Recovery, HYROX, Marathon And Ultra Running, And Returning To Sport After Knee Surgery.

Jordan Litz - Endurance And Performance, Marathon Training Around An Acting Schedule And Fatherhood, Consistency, And Preparing For A Faster New York City Marathon.

Recent Topics

Sports, Running, Marathon Training, Injury Prevention, Endurance Training

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Runna Podcast
:

Is It Normal to Feel Worse 3 Weeks Out From a Marathon? | Road to NYC with Savannah Sachdev

October 09, 2026

Training's going well, so why do you feel so flat? Three weeks out from marathon day, peak week can make getting fitter feel exactly like getting worse.In the second episode of our mini-series building to New York, Coach Anya sits down with Savannah Sachdev (@savannahsachdev) for a peak week check-in. They talk about what the biggest weeks of marathon training actually feel like, and why feeling exhausted doesn't mean your fitness is slipping. Savannah is known for her relatable, hila...

Why Rest Days Are Non-Negotiable For Runners (with Olympian Colleen Quigley) | Coach on Call

October 02, 2026

If you've ever skipped a rest day because it felt lazy - this episode was made for you.This week, Coach Anya sits down with Runna athlete and Olympian Colleen Quigley for a short, sharp and very actionable Coach on Call episode all about rest and recovery. Colleen shares how she spent years pushing through when she should have stopped. Now she calls rest days non-negotiable - so what changed?They get into the difference between complete rest and active recovery, how to read your body befo...

5 Weeks Out From Marathon Day: Why Am I Doubting Myself? | With @CrustbyCarson

September 25, 2026

Sticking to your marathon training plan but still doubting you can finish? Five weeks out, the novelty of training can start to fade and self-doubt can creep in.Coach Anya sits down with Carson Gillaspia (@CrustbyCarson) to talk about what this stage of marathon training actually feels like - the honest setbacks, what’s working, and why trusting the work you’ve already done can sometimes be the hardest part.Known as @CrustbyCarson, Carson’s food and running content has made waves across the i...

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Runna Podcast is hosted by Ben Parker and Anya Culling. Its publicly listed emails are hello@runna.com and podcast@runna.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 The Runna Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Runna Podcast: hello@runna.com and podcast@runna.com.

How many listeners does The Runna Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Runna Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Runna Podcast?

The Runna Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Competitive endurance athletes, Olympians, world-record holders, high-level coaches, hybrid athletes, or public figures with distinctive athletic achievements and credible expertise in training, performance, recovery, or mindset. Common among recent guests: Olympic or elite-level competition; World or Guinness World Records; Sub-three-hour marathon or major endurance achievements. Recent guests include Fergus Crawley, Lucy Davis, and Jordan Litz.

How hard is it to get booked on The Runna Podcast?

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

What topics does The Runna Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Running, Marathon Training, Injury Prevention, and Endurance Training. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@runna.com

podcast@runna.com

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