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Here’s a special episode where we chat bit about the good and bad UTMB but also Allie's run across Iceland with the Great Norse Run. This one's more about feelings than anything else but we think it important to talk about the effects these long multi day things can have, so hopefully you enjoy it. Plus there's a super exciting announcement form Kirsty’s next race at the end of this episode!

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We are thrilled to welcome hormone and menopause expert Dr Nicky Keay for our end of season special where we answer your questions and bust numerous myths about the symptoms and effects of perimenopause and menopause on female runners.

There are some really surprising findings in this episode, as well as some great advice that comes from science as opposed to what Tina in instagram says, plus we go through the best ways to support yourself during this super exciting time (and it is exciting!).

Huge thanks to Nicky - you can get a copy of her books or book an appointment at her clinic here: https://nickykeayfitness.com/.

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Laura is back to tell us all about her amazing win at Race Across Scotland a few weeks back and share all the secrets of how she kept chaffe free and silky footed.

We also ask why it is that people feel the need to comment on female runners body shapes, and what we as women can do to help each other to stamp it out - and the answer might surprise you.

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This week Holly and Allie ask when is a 100km race actually a 80km race and why do Nike think it's a good idea to make camo running kit for mountain races?

We also have a bit if a deep dive on coaches and coaching - when is it time to change your coach and what should you be getting from coaching?

We also ask what's the high fashion x sports brand collab you want to see? The worst suggestion gets a prize!

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Its Kirsty's final show of the season and we're talking about feeling, processes and non binary emotions. Thats some heavy shit, BUT it is sprinkled with and exclusive ontrail Q&A with the legendary Sophie Grant plus we go through some of the weird shit you have found on the trail. Severed hand anyone?

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Here is the Ellie Greenwood quote we mentioned!

"It's easy to remember the Western States and Comrades wins, but I'd take those early years of blind and clueless enthusiasm over anything. So if you're new to the sport, don't get bogged down in the details - train hard, take some rest days, try hit some course specific training, opt for gear that works rather than is 'the best', love the process. Set goals, but don't be wedded to them - its a beginners priviledge to feel like a winner simply for 'just' finishing. Enjoy that moment and don't spoil your 'ignorance is blss'era with too many details, too much uneccessary complication. Run, rest, repeat and live for the trails."

This week Allie and Laura are talking about all the amazing stuff that's been going on in the world of female ultrarunning.

From Sophie Grant to Katherina Hartmuth to Sarah Perry, Mel Sykes and Hannah Rickman - they've all been out this week doing epic and inspiring stuff and we couldn't be prouder.

Talking of which Laura is preparing for her Race Across Scotland in a few weeks and we ask who is more needy on a race - Laura or her husband Jean.

Add to that some of your excellent uses for a buff and talking about Harry Styles a bit too much and you;ve got yourself a decent hour of nonsense. ENJOY!

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Holly joins us from French France to tell us all about her most recent race and to discuss Kirsty's amazing Hardrock experience (yes we are still talking about that).

We ask why more top level runners don't discuss their races when they don't go to plan, what Allie did with the dog she found and answer some of your training questions as well.

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Kirsty is back just two days after finishing the loop at the Hardrock 100.

She tells us all about it, from hanging out in the toilet with Courtney to seeing a bear up a tree and sliding on her arse down multiple scree slopes.

We find out how she feels about the completion after the cut off, what her highlights were and what Hardrock can do better, plus she answers some of your ace questions!

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Please join us in welcoming out guest host for the season - the wonderful Laura Swanton Rouvelin!

Join us for an in depth game of getting to know you that may go a bit too in depth and threaten to bring up your breakfast - but we are nothing if not honest, lads.

Please make sure to send in your questions for Laura on the usual channels - she will back in a couple of weeks unless this episode gets us cancelled.

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Holly's back for this episode taking us through the various changes she's been experiencing in the last few months - warning - they're a bit sad.

We talk about her Cocodona DNF and why watching Western States was a joy plus we answer some of your ace questions - keep them coming!

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Allie and Kirsty are back for season six!

Allie has been running 200 miles round mid wales on the Wild Horse 200, while Kirsty reports from Colorado ahead of her taking on the Hardrock 100. GOD IT'S SO EXCITING!

There's the usual waffle about stuff like what the circle pit was for and why Kirsty is sleeping in a tent, plus we answer some of your questions on change! Keep them coming!

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In our final episode of the season we are joined by Centurion Race Director and highly decorated UK ultrarunner James Elson.

James has spent 15 years building Centurion from the ground up and talks to us about the process behind making these races work, the reality of what goes into them, how much they cost and the future of UK ultrarunning.

We also answer some of your questions.

You can find your first ultra at Centurionrunning.com.

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Theres more Community Contraversity this week as Allie and Kirsty (but mainly Allie) continue to be baffled by the 'not AI' weirdness that is their instagram feed.

We also chat about whether mistakes are part of the process or you can always get it right first time?

Plus we celebrate the best race companies we know and there are loads of them. I

f you would like to make a donation to Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of the incredible David Parrish you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/david-parrish-1 and if you would like to donate to the Samaritans and support Megan Boxall's Run Britain adventure you can do so here: https://meganboxall.com

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This week Allie and Kirsty talk about clubs, cults and other things starting with the letter C. Can you guess what they are?

Do all clubs have a duty to support runners of all abilities? Are any of them actually nice?

Plus we dive deeper into the Community Traverse debate and end up just as confused as we were before. What are your thoughts about this?

Keep your comments and messages coming in!

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This week Allie and Kirsty talk struggle, Imo Body and the curious case of the Community Traverse. What are your thoughts on the CT starting as a race company?

Would you give money to a company who have little to no info about their races on their website? Let us know!

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TW - this podcast contains talk of suicidal ideation and mental illness.

This week Kirsty steps in for Holly as we cover everything from wholesome weekends away to quantification fixation.

There's some proper talk around acceptance and grief here, as well as a short discussion around suicidal ideatuon and mental health.

If this podcast has effected you and you feel like you need to talk to someone or need some help in this area you can contact Mind on 0300 123 3393 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

Please talk to your friends or a healtcare professional if you need to.

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This week Allie and Kirsty talk about the importance of human interaction within the process with regards to running and book writing; especially when it comes to learning, growing and sharing ideas.

We also have some great listener emails and discuss why curiosity is always better than judgement.

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Holly is back fresh of her win at the Green Man with some brilliant advice about how to process your brain after your event.

We talk The Dip - depression, impermanence and post race crashes - as well as covering the awful news about ourea events and Allie plans for 2026 and beyond.

We also talk about poo. Again.

And there's a Sean Dyer update!

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This week Allie and Kirsty discuss everything from Kirsty's hotly anticipated return to road running to why being a dick to yourself makes you a member of the partricahy, ladies.

We also ask why it is that we as a society value outcomes over process - we don't have an answer for this - if you do please let us know!

And we also make known our feelings on the UTS mess. Can you guess what they are?

There's a bit of a plug for Damos new book as well - you can get your copy here: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/run-forever-damian-hall

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Holly is back and she has got some epic advice re: Process for those of you with 200 miles plus on your to do lists.

Apologies in advance about how juveille and all over the place this episode is - I recorded it, then lost the recording, then made us record it again 12 hours later......but I actually think it's a really good episode!

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We back! Welcome to the season opener where Allie and Kirsty spend ten minutes talking absolute shite before introducing the topic for season five - PROCESS.

We discuss what process actually is, why it's important and how a lot of us are getting it wrong, plus we marvel at how the women of the winter olympics are getting it right and why it's important to keep two eyes on the path.

The book Kirsty mentions is The Score by C.Thi. Nguyen.

We'd love to answer your questions on process - send them to us via instagram or email and we shall get on it! This series is once again sponsored by our friends at XMILES - your one stop nutrition shop, You can get 10% off your orders using the code RWSY10.

It's the morning after the two days before and we have an exclusive interview with Damian Hall, one if only two runners who made it to the end of loop three at the Barkley Marathons 2026. Here we get a very tired insight into the conditions and route this year, and clarification on whether or not Damian actually did run the third loop with no shoes on.

In addition we have some crew insight from Allie on what it takes to crew a person with no tracker and no phone and with no idea of where they are or when they are coming in.

What fun we had.

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In this one off episdoe, Allie chats to Holly and Kirsty about her 2026 full WInter Spine experience.

As well as Allie's view from the race, there are also some great nuggets from Kirsty who was working on the Byrness CP, reflections on the race and a whole load of helpful tips from future Spine runners.

I'd say the pace of this pod is slow at best - sorry about that!

But we will be back in February with more mega banter filled podacs to keep you trotting along! The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - you get 10% off all your orders using the code RWSY10.

In the final episode of the series, Allie and Kirsty cover every topic ever including Kirsty's miraculous place at Hard Rock, who is the hardest on the podcast, Allie's new book, Sarah Perry doing Sarah Perry things and what the most tasty snack they have discovered via xmiles is, plus there's a bit of correspondence to end the season on.

Thanks so much for listening to season four - we will be back in the new year!

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Allie is joined by Holly for the penultimate pod of the season and it's a correspondence special! There are a load of questions answered plus some TV chat and an update on the Boston Bellend - how far will we go to get him banned?

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This week Allie and Kirsty discuss being gaslighted by Hoka, the Kendal mountain festival, alcoholism, the not yet theory and emotional avoidance vs endurance plus we talk about our fave Xmiles snacks and try and answer the age old question am I ready for an ultra? What a show!

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Praise be Holly is back! This week it's a bit of a strength special because so many of you tell us you find the gym to be the hard thing - so we have got some ace info for you to get you started or keep you going - let us know if its helpful - PLUS there is an update on last weeks prick from the running club situation and Allies 5Km horror challenge. Keep your questions coming!

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In this week episode, there's something for everyone from fell racing to butt plugs to pants. Allie and Kirsty discuss why we're all getting winter wrong, we answer some of your questions and launch an investigation into a man being an absolute bellend (I know - hard to believe). Let us know what you think in the comments!

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Holly's on erm...Hollyday, so we are absolutely thrilled to be joined by extra special friend of the show and backyard ultra world champion Sarah Perry! Sarah is not only one of the most wonderful humans ever to grace the earth but also one of the greatest ultrarunners this country has ever produced. From her first 30 miler to smashing the world record for the BYU, we talk about what it took to break that record - and it's not what you think. The word brutal is not mentioned ONCE. Huge thanks to Sarah for taking time out to discuss her experience with us - we hope you enjoy this special episode!

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In this week's highly professional and well-presented podcast, Allie and Kirsty cover pretty much everything from David Goggins to why they don't go to parties. Fresh off a lovely trip running up and down all the Northern Wainwrights, there is some hopefully inspiring chat about how to cope in harsh conditions on the hill, dealing with body image, the difficulties of changing your mind and how to set goals as you grow older and so slower.

Thanks so much for your amazing questions and keep them coming!

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This week Allie and Holly talk injuries and setbacks, where suffering actually comes from and the problem with entwining yourself worth with your hobby. Be warned - this one gets deep.

Theres also some chat about the awesome Sarah Perry as she continues to smash the women's BYU record and we answer a listener question about the difficulties of time management - keep your questions coming via email or DM.

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Podcast favourite Kirsty Reade is back, and she knows what she's talking about which is a massive relief for everyone. This episode we talk a LOT about Tour Des Geantes and Tot Dret, discuss books, chat disaster planning, play a bit of hardness top trumps thanks to ChatGPT, and talk about why the word 'resilience' is totally misunderstood.

Let us know what you think and send us your questions on toughness and resilience via instagram or email.

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We're back! Our fourth season theme is Doing Hard Things and in this episode Holly and Allie talk about what we actually mean by that - and the results may surprise you. There's a lot of chat about mental health that some people may find triggering, some might find helpful and we try and answer the question why do we do these things when they have the ability to make us feel so shit?

We would love your questions on the topic Doing Hard Things - please send them to us via the email link in the bio Instagram voice note or just in the comments below.

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Our end of season interview is here and we are thrilled to be joined by top sport psychologist Dr Josie Perry. In this episode we discuss the problem with Strava, how not to attach your identity to an outcome and how to define what success means to you to make your running more fun and fulfilling. There are also some really helpful tips on how to define your purpose and why it's important to do so, plus we answer some of your listener questions. Huge thanks to Josei for her time. You can get hold of her books and find out more about what she does here: https://performanceinmind.co.uk/

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We are also proud to support The Green Runners, Pre-Loved Sport, Into Ultra and the Re-Action Collective. Give them a google to see how you can get involved. And finally, if you have time, give us a like, follow or review wherever you get your pods.

Damo and Allie are back for the final co-host episode of the series to discuss Damians successful win at the Lakeland 100. Damo talks us through the highs and lows of the race, his focus, plan and how he exectued it but the big question is how many times wil he mention UTMB? Spoiler alert - it's a LOT. There are also some really bad jokes plus answers to your questions about his race.

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Welcome to your diverse sports episode! This week Allie and Kirsty talk about football, golf and of course Via Ferratta (never forget) and are joined by a special guest in the form of Allie's sister Janey who at 55 has just completed her first 100 miler. There's also come chat about getting the race you deserve, the arrival fallacy and some book recommendations you may not be expecting - links below!

And So I Run: https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/and-so-i-run?srsltid=AfmBOopYSJHSlOpMPyqyAMwqwnUP6tFQui7Ryn4Y7ZEJg4zmQYbu-eoR

No Lost Causes Club: https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-Lost-Causes-Club-Recovery/dp/0008685169

Pop Scars: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pop-Scars-memoir-fame-addiction/dp/1785123122

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This week Allie and Holly talk about Dan Lawson's incredible success on the SWCP, setting a new FKT and doing it in the quietest, simplest, and most pure way possible - we could all be a bit more like him? There's also some chat about Hollys most recent race at Ham and Lyme and as always, we answer some of your questions - keep them coming!

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It's a packed show this week as Allie and Damo talk about Lakeland 100 prep, John Kellys' AT attempt and Dan Lawsons jog along the Southwest Coast path as well as answering some of your listener questions and discussing your successes. There are some discussions around HRT and menopause - links to what we discussed below. Keep your question's coming in because we love them!

Renee's Webinar on menopause: https://reneemcgregor.com/product/help-ive-hit-menopause-webinar-replay/

https://blog.freshfitnessfood.com/blog/navigating-the-perimenopause-with-renee-mcgregor/

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Strap in everyone - this one goes deeeeeeep. This week Kirsty and Allie talk everything from AI induced sexism to being manhandled off a course. The bulk of the podcast focuses on defining success and the ways in which we can refocus ourselves to see the best and not worst in our efforts, how all circumstances are neutral and how to get the most out of our efforts. There are also some top tips stolen from Killian (train with intention and be curious!) and some ace stories from you listeners - keep them coming please! The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - get 10% off all web orders using the code RWSY10. www.xmiles.co.uk

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Allie and Holly finally catch-up post Summer Spine and of course end up talking about foot flakes, chaffing, poo residue and how Jon Shield went, in their eyes, from zero to hero by failing to meet his own standards. Success takes many forms and sometimes not getting the result you want can be a huge win. There are a few shout outs for our own successful pod listeners, producers and mates and we share what David Roche would sound like if he really had been made by Elon Musk.

We would love to hear some of your stories about running times you think have been super successful so drop us a line on Instagram or email. The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - get 10% off all web orders using the code RWSY10. www.xmiles.co.uk.

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In this episode, Damian catches up with Allie just hours after her incredible win at the 160-mile Montane Summer Spine Challenger North. With one of them running on just 18 minutes of sleep, they attempt to piece together what happened — while trying (and mostly failing) to keep the conversation from descending into delirious nonsense. Allie shares how she framed and reframed her mindset before and during the race to keep things working in her favour. Expect plenty of laughs, sleep-deprived ramblings, and a fascinating insight into ultra-endurance racing.

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She's back! This week Allie is rejoined by her friend, mentor, and hero Kirsty Reade - fresh of the back of an ego smashing race in Italy. In this episode we talk books (as always), ego, FUCKING INFLUENCERS, Italian mountains, Kevin Munt, tennis, skill, effort, and talent. PLUS, we try to answer the question do our definitions of success change with age?

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Our season three opener covers everything from depression to tiny hippos as Allie and Holly dig into what success means to them. There's some interesting chat around societal vs personal success plus the usual catch up and rants - and who on earth actually thinks they can pace Killian at Western States?

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Our season finale features the incredible Siân Longthorpe.

Running has been an integral part of Siân’s life for the past 35 years. For many years, as a decent club runner, the focus was on training hard to race everything from 5Ks through to ultra marathons – both on the road and the trails – with a marathon PB of 2:35. However, since 2016, racing has largely taken a back seat, with running instead helping to navigate the particularly challenging process of transitioning from male to female. For the past four years, Siân has been a proud member of the ASICS FrontRunner team and primarily runs nowadays to stay fit and healthy – both physically and mentally – keeping her competitive spirit alive by pace-making at local running events, with the occasional race thrown-in for good measure. Here we talk about how hormone treatment affected her running physically and mentally, how she sees her PB's now and how we can do more to help represent and support our transgender brothers and sisters within the sport. We also talk about barriers to participation and dispel some of the myths around safeguarding and what it actually takes to be a trans athlete. This is a brilliant episode, and I hope people will find it helpful - I would like to thank Sian for her braveness and honesty throughout - I'm sure it will really help a lot of people. Helpful resources can be found at Transactual (https://transactual.org.uk/) and Trans Unite (https://www.trans.ac.uk/ResourcesInformation/OrganisationsCommunity/tabid/7258/Default.aspx)

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This week we have the Northern Traverse course recording holding, tea drinking, Danby Wiske hating Damian Hall co-hosting a podcast that we had to record twice because Allie deleted the first set of files.

Find out what Damos best bits, worst bits and most babyish bits of the NT were, how he became both an unlikely fashion icon and a groundbreaking chef on the course plus when does and ultra just become a big walk? Allie has to issue YET ANOTHER public apology, there's some extremely exciting tea chat and we give out some last minute London Marathon advice.

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What have poodles, umbrellas, VIP boxes and the sky falling in got in common? They are all things that Kirsty saw on her incredible run from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay on this year's Northern Traverse.

In this episode Kirsty talks about comparing events when you've done them more than once, and how to know when you're ready to take on these huge distances.

She also shares with us her newest endurance challenge - reading the Hardest Geezers book. There are some of your questions anwsered as well as the usual waffle - let us know what you think in the reviews/comments.

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This week Allie is joined by Holly straight off her incredible second place at The Speed Project - we talk about the highs and lows, the blood, sweat, tears and people telling you wrong distances.

Theres a great 15 mins section at the end where we have all the hosts on for the first time ever, as Damian and Kirsty celebrate completions, wins and records set at the 200-mile Northern Traverse. What a bunch of overachievers eh?

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Thie weeks podcast is a bit different, and some might find it distressing from the start.

Please jump straight to the interview at about 10 mins in if you don't want to hear about Allie's struggles with depression over the last few days.

The main feature today is a brilliant interview between professional frenemies Damian Hall and John Kelly. They discuss what made the Barkley so hard this year and ask the question can you compare Barkleys, Spines or Tors? They also talk about what comparison means to JK who comes up with some very wise and really helpful answers. Thanks to John and Damian for stepping in.

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There is discussion about mental health crisis and suicidal ideation from the start.

This week Allie is re-joined by podcast fave Kirsty Reade who has once again 'done the research' and has a whole host of interesting stuff to share. You can expect chat about Bullshit Comparisons (the excellent book by Andrew Brookes) Josie Perry's top tips for not comparing yourself to others and why our sense of perspective is totally fucked.

It's a proper banger of an episode. Recommended today are the Billy Monger Comic relief documentary The Race is On (iPlayer), and The Finisher (Jasmin at the Barkley) on YouTube, plus Josie Perrys excellent book The Ten Pillars of Success.

The Running Won't Save You podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - get 10% off all web orders using the code RWSY10. www.xmiles.co.uk.

We are also proud to support The Green Runners, Pre-Loved Sport and the Re-Action Collective. Give them a google to see how you can get involved.

And finally, if you have time, give us a like, follow or review wherever you get your pods.

Brace yourself! (that's a super funny joke about this week's pod....)

This week is a Holly Stables special where we talk about all things Speed Project before she jogs off into the sunset via some horrendous roads, deserts and bitey things.

This episode has some ace questions for you lot plus a brilliant conversation about what we shall call Inspiring Comparison - the stuff that lifts us up and keeps us pushing in a super positive way. To keep up to SPEED with Hollys fun adventure you can follow @thespeedproject @rushbynature and search Make Running on YouTube. You can also watch the new Barkley documentary 'The Edge of Possible' on YouTube now.

The Running Won't Save You Podcast is proudly sponsored by XMiles - get 10% off all web orders using the code RWSY10. www.xmiles.co.uk.

We are also proud to support The Green Runners, Pre-Loved Sport and the Re-Action Collective. Give them a google to see how you can get involved. And finally, if you have time, give us a like, follow or review wherever you get your pods.