From a devastating back injury to a 3:29 marathon at 50 - Ben Shephard just ran his first marathon in 16 years.

Whether you're returning from injury, chasing a marathon comeback, or trying to stay fit as you get older - this conversation will make you rethink what's possible.

Just days after crossing the finish line in London, the beloved British TV presenter sits down with Ben and Anya to talk honestly about the back injury that stopped him running, the long road back, and why consistency - not perfection - was the thing that got him there.

In this episode:

🏃 Why Ben's ADHD became his biggest asset in sport, his career, and marathon running

💔 The back injury that stopped him running - and the marathon comeback nobody expected

🎯 How he trained for a 3:29 marathon at 50 around a full-time TV career

🧠 Why consistency beats strictness - and how to apply it to your own training

👨‍👦 What he hopes his sons take from watching him fail, and keep going

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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Calli Hauger-Thackery won a marathon at 8 weeks pregnant. The world had no idea.

She joined us before lining up in Boston at 22 weeks - with her husband, coach, and training partner Nick Hauger racing alongside her.

This episode goes behind the scenes of one of the most unusual high-performance partnerships in elite running: how they train together, compete individually, and what it really means to chase world-class performances while stepping into parenthood.

In this episode, you'll hear:

🤫 The Houston secret - winning a marathon 8 weeks pregnant, and what Nick said at the finish line

🏃‍♀️From unsponsored and working every job going, to 2nd fastest British marathoner ever

🧠 How Calli's mindset broke the ceiling other coaches had put on Nick

👶 What training through pregnancy actually looks like week by week

🤝 How being each other's coach, competitor, and life partner works in practice

🎯 What elite athletes get right about balancing training with real life, and what most runners get wrong

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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Russ Cook, ‘Hardest Geezer’, joins Coach Ben and Anya Culling for a special live recording in London, chasing a blistering 2:35 marathon goal. Despite running across a continent, he shares how marathon training is pushing him in new ways.

From raw, often hilarious stories from Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on completing one of the toughest endurance feats in history - admitting he could never do it again.

From raw, hilarious stories of life on the road in Africa to his broader journey from rock bottom, Russ reflects on the grit required to keep going when things get tough. This episode explores why the real value of doing hard things isn’t the finish line, but the self-belief you build along the way.

If you're training for a marathon, chasing a PB, or need a shot of running motivation, you'll love this one.

Listen for more on:

🏃‍♂️ Why marathon training feels harder than ultra-endurance challenges

🧠 The marathon training mindset that got Russ through Africa

💪 How a “nothing to lose” mindset changes your running performance

🎯 What actually matters most on race day (pacing, fitness, and mindset)

🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community.

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