AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

Author: Runner's World UK April 28, 2026 Duration: 33:49
A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon. Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it means for the future of distance running, especially now that Yomif Kejelcha has also broken the two hour mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, hosts Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson sit down to explore the vast, varied, and sometimes wonderfully weird landscape of the sport. The Runner's World Podcast from Runner's World UK is less a lecture and more a conversation among friends, one that welcomes everyone from the first-time jogger to the seasoned marathoner. You’ll hear candid stories from elite athletes about the mental grind behind their physical feats, and practical advice from professional coaches that you can apply to your next run. The discussions, however, stretch far beyond split times and nutrition, often veering into the unexpected intersections where running meets culture, as musicians and comedians share how the rhythm of the road influences their work. At its heart, this podcast understands that a runner's life is about more than logging miles; it's about the community, the personal challenges, and the small triumphs. Each episode blends thoughtful interviews with genuine, actionable insight, creating a space that is as much about the why as it is about the how. It’s a companion for your training journey, offering both entertainment for your rest days and motivation for your next outing.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
The world's hardest races [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:05
Taking a punt at listing some of the hardest races out there, Rick and Ben are joined by Rachel to discuss the criteria of what makes a race hard and what races should be on your bucket list if all you want to do is real…
Debunking the biggest fallacies in running [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:18
Ever heard someone say something like, "the marathon begins at mile 20" and thought that simply isn't true? Us too. Rick and Ben discuss running's greatest fallacies, most being just daft things people say, some are a bi…
The best songs to run to according to Spotify [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:44
Rick, Ben and Rachel sit down and critique the spotify marathon playlist and discuss whether the songs would make it onto their own running playlist, plus they offer up a song each that really gets them ready to run! Lea…
The Best Road Shoes You Can Buy Right Now | Runner's World [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:37
The RW team discuss the 18 top road-running shoes they've been testing over the past few months. From PB-smashing supershoes to reliable daily trainers, we cover the full gamut of what's currently out there. 310baac894a2…
Running after childbirth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:29
Joining Ben and Rick this week is Levi Moore aka The Mummy Physio. Following childbirth, the return to running for many mums can be a huge physical and psychological undertaking, so Levi explains how to approach a return…
Running etiquette and a quiz! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:43
Running is rife with issues of etiquette; some obvious and some utterly made up. Most are made up tbh, but that won't stop us from trying to figure out what is ok and not ok when it comes to running behaviour. The episod…
Live from the Great North Run [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:43
Rick and Ben are on the road this week and recorded a few special interviews live from The Great North Run. Their guests are Minah and Alexander from the hit TV show Traitors, Joe Wicks aka The Body Coach and running roy…
BONUS UTMB WINNERS EPISODE [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:11
Fresh (perhaps not so fresh) from the trails and podium of the UTMB, we chat to Tom Evans and Ruth Croft in this extra special bonus episode. Like and subscribe etc etc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
How I went from a 4:34 to 2:34 marathon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:13
On this episode, Anya Culling reveals how she slashed two hours from her marathon time. She talks about the importance of community, enjoyment and self-belief when it comes to marathon training – and offers advice to oth…
Running challenges: are they still inspiring? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:09
Have we reach peak saturation for big ultrarunning challenges? With more and more people running more and more miles over more and more continents, has the normalisation of going massive devalued what are incredible feat…