Two-thousand five-hundred kilometres, 110,000 metres of elevation and no days off for a month and a half – Jake Catterall's crossing of the Alps is epic in every sense. On this episode, he talks about how he trained for it, the highlights and why he thinks people are often capable of much more than they think.

For more on Jake, check out the links below:

Instagram: @jakecatterall

Website: jakecatterall.com

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In 2022, Imo Boddy became the youngest woman to run from John O' Groats to Land's End, aged 22. This year, she backed that up by breaking the long-standing Three Peaks record, becoming the fastest female to run up – and between – the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales. She offers advice to others looking to take on ultra-distance challenges, and tells us what she hopes to do next.

Follow Imo's running on Instagram: @imoboddy

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Joining us this week is the founder and CEO of Hyrox, Christian Toekze.

No idea what Hyrox is? Well, have a good listen and find out, but it's essentially a running event that also combines strength and functional fitness. It's like a running race, but in the gym.

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After a week break, we're back and Rick and Ben chat about running in the heat because it's proper hot out.

How best to do it, why hydrations matters, going slow is key and even not even running are all options discussed.

Have you ever put your hat in the freezer? Let us know.

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Staring at Strava data for a weird amount of time? Considering getting that PB time tattooed on your neck?

In this episode Ben and Rick are joined by Jen and Rachel to discuss the tell-tale signs that you might love running a bit too much!

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We've gone to the source this week and spent the afternoon chatting to the BBC Olympic commentary team about Paris 2024, who they're excited to see race, getting some predictions, what it's like to commentate on events as former athletes, online beef and much much more.

In this extra special episode we speak Jeanette Kwakye, Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson, Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis Hill. What a line up!

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The power of the running influencer cannot be denied. The online presence and engagement of some amateur runners far outreaches the sway of brands and professional athletes, pulling in views and likes that gets marketing departments all hot and bothered.

Joining us to discuss life as a running influencer and what that really means are Dr Becca Salmon, Jenny Mannion and Ian Arnold.

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