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 83 - Adventure Racing Interview with Tom Davies
Jody and David are joined by Tom Davies an adventure racer who has taken part in not one, but TWO insane world championships. They discuss the dangers that he faced such as crocodiles, …
Ep 82 - How to win the Barkley Marathons with John Kelly
In this BBR Special Jody and David talk to John Kelly, endurance athlete and the only finisher at this year's Barkley Marathons.
John reveals his journey from not running to competing at…
Ep 81 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 3)
Yes, it's the final part of the Do-Badder A-Z and the guys kick off with none other than R and "Marathon Man" Rob Young right through to Z and the 0.0 race.
But that's not before, Jody …
Ep 80 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 2)
Just like last week, Jody and David were worried. New listeners have flocked to the podcast in their tens, but how would they keep up with the obtuse in-jokes without alienating the new…
Ep 79 - The A to Z of Bad Boy Running (Part 1)
Jody and David were worried. With all the new listeners, how were they going to continue making obtuse in-jokes and not alienate the audience?
Well, as one smart Do-Badder suggested: wh…
Ep 78 - Jody runs 75% of Winter Nuts
It's finally here! After a year of building up to Nuts Challenge, Jody finally gets the chance to run the course.
Spoiler: it didn't go quite to plan.
David and special guest Pete Rees …
Ep 77 - Colin McCourt on losing weight and hitting a sub-16 5k
Today the guys talk to Colin McCourt, a former pro-athlete who is documenting his transformation back into shape. His friends have all bet him £100 that he can't do a sub-16 minute 5k b…
Ep 76 - Barefoot and forefoot running - the pros and cons
Have you ever considered changing styles? Will it make you more efficient? Will you be a faster runner? Having switched styles in the past David offers his view on why he did it, having…
Ep 75 - Pete Rees on Winter Nuts Challenge and training for the Marathon des Sables
On the advent of the Winter Nuts Challenge, Jody and David welcome back Pete Rees from Mudstacle to give some last minute tips to Jody who is taking on all four laps.
It turns out Jody …
Ep 74 - James Appleton talks Tough Guy, fell running, Bob Graham Round and being a photographer
This Podcast features James Appleton talking to the guys about, well, everything really. They cover Tough Guy, fell running, and photography.
The guys also hear an exclusive piece of ne…
Ep 73 - Lowri Morgan on running the Jungle Marathon, 6633 and 333 ultras
In this interview the guys get the chance to talk to one of the coolest, toughest people on the planet.
Lowri Morgan is one of only 6 people (ever) to finish the 350 mile non-stop marat…
Ep 72 - The final Tough Guy and marathon training
The main themes for this podcast are the last ever Tough Guy and advice for this stage of training for spring marathons.
When we say themes, we use it in the loosest possible sense as E…
Ep 71 - Danny Bent talks Project Awesome, Special Forces Hell Week and World Relay
Today Jody and David want to challenge you, yes you, the listener, to do a ridiculous press ups challenge. Listen to the podcast for the ground rules and give us some video evidence to …
Ep 70 - Myanmar Marathon and Brewdog
This episode begins with the discussion of a saga that unfolded on the Facebook group. After an unnoticeable seg, they move on to the Inaugural BBR Brewdog Half-Marathon which Jody was …
BBR Christmas Special
Hold on to your Santa hat, because we've an extra special Bad Boy Running episode just for Christmas.
Not that it's any more relevant to running or indeed Christmas.
(But it may just ke…
Ep 68 - BBR is BACK - a long-awaited BBR catch-up
Hello Do-Badders, Jody and David are back!
After a brief interlude for travel reasons, the chaps return to the airwaves for a general catch up episode!
Highlights include Rob Young chat…
Ep 67 - How to stay free of running injuries with Gary from Six Physio
The guys open with how much (or little) running they've both been doing and talk about upcoming races. We then find out what David's old school reports said about his sporting capabilit…
Ep 66 - How to train for a 10k with Terry Scott
A warning to all Do-Badders: This Podcast contains useful, relevant information. Terry gives lots of running advice and Jody and David discuss his achievements with him. Having been run…
Ep 65 - Rhonda-Marie Avery talks running Barkley Marathons (and more)
In this episode, Jody and David speak to Rhonda-Marie Avery, an accomplished ultra runner with a ton of ridiculous running accolades under her belt. She talks about some of her most bad…
Ep 64 - Red Bull Steeplechase (plus more cheating talk)
Jody and David start out strong by discussing 'summiting' which is a new word to be added to the Bad Boy Running Dictionary. They then talk about the rise of the kilometre and newer rac…