The Runna Podcast
The official podcast of the Runna coaching app, featuring interviews with elite and amateur runners alongside practical training advice.
This is the content marketing arm of the Runna training app, designed to build a community and inspire its user base. It interviews a mix of world-class athletes, celebrities who run, and everyday people with compelling stories. The show reinforces the Runna brand by having its own coaches and athletes as hosts, embedding a sense of authentic, expert-led guidance in every conversation.
“Unlike independent running podcasts, its direct connection to the Runna app allows for a seamless blend of storytelling and service. The hosts are practitioners—a pro runner and a head coach—giving their questions an insider's credibility. The regular coaching segment from an Olympian, Steph Davis, adds another layer of authority.”
Who hosts this show
Every Friday, The Runna Podcast deep dives into the world of running with inspirational athletes and personalities. The show is hosted by Anya Culling, a professional marathon runner and Runna Athlete, and formerly by Ben Parker, the co-founder and Head Coach of the Runna app. Episodes blend interviews that explore guests' journeys with coaching tips from Olympian and coach, Steph Davis. After over 100 episodes, co-host Ben Parker announced his departure in June 2026.
Credentials & credits
- Ben Parker: Co-Founder & Head Coach of Runna, certified running and IRONMAN coach.
- Anya Culling: Professional marathon runner for England, Lululemon sponsored athlete.
- Steph Davis: Team GB Olympic Marathon runner, 2021 British Marathon Trials Champion.
Other ventures
- Runna (Running coaching app co-founded by Ben Parker).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Coach Ben on What's Next After 5 Years of Building RunnaJun 27, 2026 · 34s
- 02Coach Ben's Top Running Tips & Best Podcast Moments | A Final FarewellJun 26, 2026 · 44 min
- 03
- 04Mike Wardian Broke the 7-Continent World Record by 3 Hours 43 MinutesJun 25, 2026 · 33s
- 05Mike Wardian's Unconventional Recovery After 100-Mile RacesJun 24, 2026 · 33s
- 06Mike Wardian on What It's Really Like to Race the Marathon des SablesJun 23, 2026 · 34s
- 07
- 08What I Learnt Training for My First Marathon | Reggie YatesJun 12, 2026 · 48 min
Notable episodes
- 01Coach Ben's Top Running Tips & Best Podcast Moments | A Final Farewell
Marks the departure of co-founder and host Ben Parker, featuring retrospective clips and his final coaching advice.
- 02What I Learnt Training for My First Marathon | Reggie Yates
A relatable interview for new runners, where Yates candidly discusses passing out from heat exhaustion during his first London Marathon.
- 03Ultra Marathon Training Masterclass | 3X World Marathon Challenge Winner, Mike Wardian
A deep dive into the mindset of an elite ultramarathoner, who details his unconventional 'depletion mile' recovery technique.
What you'll be asked on this show
The hosts are well-researched, opening interviews by establishing the guest's origin story in running. They use open-ended questions to explore pivotal moments, such as a first marathon or a transition into a new discipline. The style is collaborative and encouraging, often using follow-up questions to probe unique training or recovery methods (like Mike Wardian's 'depletion mile'). The hosts build rapport by relating guest experiences back to their own, creating a shared conversation rather than a rigid Q&A.
The show is a conversational, co-hosted interview format. The hosts create a supportive, peer-to-peer dynamic by sharing their own running experiences. One of the original hosts, Ben Parker, has recently departed, with his final episode being a retrospective of past show moments. A recurring segment features coaching tips from Olympian Steph Davis.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“How did you first get into running?”
This is a standard opening question to establish the guest's origin story.
process
5- Q.01
“What was it like to be a beginner again and feel uncomfortable?”
Asked to guests who are established in other fields to explore the vulnerability of starting something new.
- Q.02
“How do you balance a demanding job with your training schedule?”
This question is used to explore the time management and life-balance strategies of busy guests.
- Q.03
“Can you tell us about your experience with [a specific iconic race]?”
Used to get a detailed story about a major event like the Marathon des Sables or a World Championship.
- Q.04
“Walk us through what happened on race day.”
A frequent question to get a play-by-play account of the guest's big race experience.
- Q.05
“What does your recovery process look like?”
This question probes into the guest's physical maintenance and recovery habits.
mindset
2- Q.01
“Is running a creative escape for you, or do you keep it separate from your work?”
This explores the mental role that running plays in a guest's life.
- Q.02
“What keeps you coming back to [a specific extreme challenge]?”
Aimed at understanding the deep-seated motivation for repeating grueling events.
advice
1- Q.01
“What are the keys to your longevity and mindset in the sport?”
This question is posed to experienced athletes to elicit advice for other runners.
Signature segments
- · Coaching tips from Olympian Steph Davis
- · Feature of the Week
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are a mix of elite runners (ultramarathoner Mike Wardian), Olympians (Alex Yee), and public figures who have undertaken significant running challenges (broadcaster Reggie Yates, comedian Romesh Ranganathan). The common thread is a specific, often transformative, running journey.
- Mike Wardianon Ultra Marathon Training Masterclass | 3X World Marathon Challenge Winner, Mike Wardian
- Reggie Yateson What I Learnt Training for My First Marathon | Reggie Yates
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is a direct marketing channel for its parent company, Runna. The app is frequently mentioned, and dedicated segments like 'Feature of the Week' highlight specific app functionalities. The show aims to convert listeners into subscribers of the Runna training platform.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Runna Podcast?
- The current host is Anya Culling, a professional marathon runner. She was previously joined by Ben Parker, the co-founder of Runna, who left the show in June 2026. Olympian Steph Davis also contributes a regular coaching segment.
- Is The Runna Podcast still being produced?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly on Fridays, even after the departure of co-host Ben Parker.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is primarily an interview-based show with runners from various backgrounds, combined with recurring segments for coaching tips.
- What is Runna?
- Runna is a personalized running coaching app that provides training plans, strength workouts, and nutrition advice for runners.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Acast and Apple Podcasts.
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- [02]Our coaches - Runnarunna.com
- [03]Ben Parker Is Leaving Runna: A Goodbye and a Thank Youandyhood.net
- [04]Stephanie Davis | Team GBteamgb.com
- [05]Stephanie Davis (runner) - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [06]Anya Culling - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [07]Everything you need to know about rising marathon star Anya Culling - Runner's Worldrunnersworld.com
- [08]The Runna Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
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