12 Best Podcasts For Running
- Jen Farmer
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min read
Sometimes running comes effortlessly and the miles click by, other times, that flow doesn't come so easy. On those days when you need an extra boost of motivation, podcasts can be a great addition. I enjoy listening to both music and podcasts; music ideal for speedier efforts, while podcast a better fit for slower recovery or road long runs when you need to zone out a bit. Little disclaimer here: safety first!! If I do listen to anything I'll only use one headphone, leaving the other ear free to hear sounds of traffic, animals, or other trail users. Also be aware of the volume. Unless I'm on a track, where I use both headphones and turn the music high, I'll always keep the volume soft so I can hear anything that may approach me. I can't tell you how many times I've shouted, "on your left" while approaching someone on the trail but because they have their music so high they don't hear me at all. Of course I do my best not to alarm them, but there are plenty of other people and and animals that might not be as friendly...so just be safe and aware of your surroundings. On a side note, while at the grocery store the other day, I said, "on your left" instead of "excuse me" while passing someone in the aisle and immediately felt like quite the weirdo...apparently I need to get out more:)
I like to listen to a mix of podcasts that range from running to nutrition to lifestyle to pop-culture. I have a list of podcasts that I'll listen to on a weekly basis, whether that's on a run, walk, or simply while cooking dinner or running errands. Podcasts can be an excellent way to learn and stay engaged throughout the day! Here are some of my top picks that I listen to weekly!
Running Focused
The Morning Shakeout hosts a range of guests from athletes, coaches, to personalities in the sport of running. The host Mario, does an excellent job allowing his guests to breakdown their background and ultimate why to running. This podcast takes a more conversational approach in which his guests explain the ins and outs of their athletic pursuits and the struggles and successes along the way!
With over 500 episodes, Trail Runner Nation has a plethora of episodes to choose from on all things running! Primarily a trail running podcasts, the hosts Don & Scott, welcome a wide array of guests to discuss topics like best practices in trail running, reflections on elite level performances, and the mental side of competing in ultras.
The "SWAP" podcast is a delightful dialogue between running coaches David and Megan Roche. They do a wonderful job balancing the science and real life aspects of running, and provide applicable physiological and mental insights into running and movement in general.
Ethan Newberry, the creator of The Ginger Runner, is a phenomenal film maker, storyteller, & host. Not only do he and his wife Kim, host weekly, live interviews with elite runners, race directors, coaches, and running personalities, but they produce excellent running documentaries that follow their own adventures, as well as inspirational racing journey's of elite trail runners.
Hosted by professional trail runner Dylan Bowman, Pyllars is a brilliant conversation pertaining to all things trail and ultra running. Dylan and his guests take a holistic view at overall health to help the listeners improve all facets of their fitness and athletic pursuits.
Nutrition/Lifestyle Focused
Dr. Axe, a doctor of chiropractic, certified doctor of natural medicine and clinical nutritionist, hosts a variety of experts in the health and wellness space to discuss topics ranging from fitness, nutrition, and natural health. He and his guests provide simple and actionable steps that can be easily incorporated into everyday life to eliminate common yet preventable health ailments.
Hosted by holistic nutritionist and author Kelly LeVeque, the Be Well podcast covers topics from mental health, hormonal balancing, nutrition tips, motivation, and really anything health, wellness, and lifestyle focused. The podcast provides positive takeaways and action steps to implement into everyday life!
I'm pretty sure this was the first podcast I ever listened to and is still a favorite of mine! The Rich Roll podcast is great for long runs specifically because each episodes is so long-which I love! Rich Roll is a lawyer turned endurance athlete and plant based advocate who hosts some of the leading minds in the health, fitness, nutrition, art, entertainment, entrepreneurship & spirituality space to discuss all things wellness. The conversational format is designed to inspire and educate and certainly make it easy to become lost in the conversation! This one is a must listen!
Feel Better Live More is and brilliant podcast hosted by the UK based Doctor Rangan Chatterjee. The Feel Better Live More podcast hosts a variety of wellness experts who provide insights on areas like sleep, nutrition, motivation, & mood. Rangan takes a very holistic approach to his practice and podcast which allows the information discussed to be easily applied to daily life.
Pop-Culture Focused
Hosted between two friends, Becca Tilley and Tanya Rad, scrubbing in is a light-hearted conversation that discusses topics like relationship advice, pop-culture and just their everyday lives. They'll bring on guests, answer viewer questions, and chat about all things life. This is a great one if you're looking for something light, funny, and perfect to zone out to.
This is for all my fellow Bachelorette fans out there-although I'm taking a hiatus from the show right now. lol Hosted by former bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe, Off the Vine hosts an array of guests from lifestyle personalities, trainers, & bloggers to discuss all things 2021 life. Again, perfect if you want something light where you don't have to take notes:)
Hosted by blogger and entrepreneur Lauryn Evarts Bosstick, The Skinny Confidential covers topics ranging from beauty, lifestyle, life hacks, and entrepreneurship with a range of athletes, authors, entrepreneur's, actors, and thought leaders in the wellness space. This one is a balance between lighthearted drama and practical lifestyle tips.
Well there's a few of my favorites! Hopefully you find one you like that'll help those recovery miles go by just a touch quicker! Happy listening!
Comments