Bad Boy Running
The amazing world of running you didn't know existed, from a marathon club in San Quentin State Penitentiary to racing 350 miles, unaided with only 8% vision, to setting up a girl's running club in Afghanistan, reprobates David Hellard & Jody Raynsford bring you the world's most interesting running stories, its most incredible runners, presented by some of its worst. A funny, light-hearted look at running that's not afraid to laugh at itself and at you.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 664
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
Ep 123 - David runs Comrades Marathon (and other stuff)
Yes! It's the episode you've been waiting for...
... the LOWDOWN on what happened in South Africa when David ran the legendary Comrades Marathon (and ended up down on one knee at the fi…
Ep 122 - Race nutrition with Renee McGregor
In this week's episode Jody and David are talking food (or fuel) depending on how you refer to your race nutrition.
And there are few people as qualified to talk about race nutrition, e…
Ep 121 - Jody runs Thames Path 100, David runs Red Bull Wings For Life
We've a race report-packed episode this week featuring Jody's crack at Centurion Running's Thames Path 100 - the 100 miler from London to Oxford, while David inexplicably decides to rac…
Ep 116 - Thomas Blanc on running Survival Nicaragua
It's a cracker of an episode this week with Jody and David speaking to the legendary Thomas Blanc, OCR athlete, adventure runner and now quality manager for Spartan.
They specifically d…
Ep 119 - Matt Fitzgerald on 80/20 running and heart rate
Ok, this has been a long time coming due to various technical issues with the recording but finally it's here.
Jody and David sit down with Matt Fitzgerald, author of multiple running b…
Ep 120 - BBR meets Dumbrunner, aka Mark Remy
The chaps speak to Dumbrunner, aka Mark Remy, the voice behind one of the
In this episode he reveals:
- An exclusive announcement about an alter ego he used to keep that has never been r…
Ep 118 - Brighton Marathon, Arran Ultra, Monarch's Way, Mike Bushell
It's a catch-up episode with Jody and David and, for once, they're talking about running.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why Mike Bushell is clearly playing for laughs at the Commonwe…
Ep 117 - Rhalou Allerhand on bizarre races and online journalism
The guys speak with former Running Bug head of content Rhalou Allerhand (at the time of the podcast. Rhalou's now back at Runner's World) about running journalism, what people want to r…
Ep 115 - Andy Palmer from White Star Running on races with personality and community
This episode marks an important moment in the history of Bad Boy Running - it's the first time EVER the whole BBR team have recorded together and WITH their guest.
This week we speak wi…
Ep 114 - Will Rial of Run-Fast on managing international athletes (Part 2)
This is the second part of the episode where David interviews Will Rial, international athlete manager for sports management agency, Run-Fast.
If you've not listened to the first episod…
Ep 113 - Will Rial from Run-Fast on managing athletes
In this episode of Bad Boy Running podcast, David interviews Will Rial, international athlete manager for sports management agency, Run-Fast.
The discussion is all around what happens w…
Ep 112 - Seville Marathon and Brighton Half Marathon
David returns from a running weekend in Spain to talk about his race with Briggsy and Jody recounts Libby's Brighton half marathon endeavours in this partner-focused episode.
But not be…
Ep 111 - David runs (and wins) Somaliland Marathon
This episode has a true international feel to it, as Jody and David discuss David's recent trip to Somaliland via Ethiopia...
... during which David won the Somaliland International Mar…
Ep 110 - Jody and David get their DNA tested
This is the second part of the DNAFit testing episode. If you've not listened to the first part, we suggest you go back and listen to that first... otherwise, nothing from here on in is…
Ep 109 - Jody and David get their DNA tested (Part 1)
In this two-parter, Andrew Steele of DNAFit joins Jody and David to reveal the results of their fitness DNA tests.
Will David prove to be the super-human we all knew he was?
Will Jody sti…
Ep 108 - Allie Bailey on running Lake Khovsgol 100
In this episode, David talks to Do-Badder Allie Bailey on her recent return from running the route of the Mongolia 100 - set to launch next year.
She explains exactly what went down whe…
Ep 107 - Alfie Pierce-Higgins continued
Here's the second part of the BBR interview with adventurer Alfie Pierce-Higgins talking about his challenges in China and around the world.
If you've not listened to the first part, we…
Ep 106 - Alfie Pierce-Higgins on the Ultra Trail of the Gobi
If high-spirited adventure and expecting the unexpected is your thing, then you're going to love this two-part episode on Bad Boy Running.
We speak to running adventurer Alfie Pierce-Hi…
Ep 105 - Colin McCourt is back!
In one of our most popular episodes, we spoke with former GB athlete Colin McCourt onto the podcast to talk about his 16 min 5k challenge which could have resulted in £1700 if he won or…
Ep 104 - Camille Herron returns to talk Comrades Marathon
Back by popular demand, 100-mile record holder and race beer aficionado Camille Herron returns to talk about the records she's smashed since she was last on the show as well as reveal h…