The Why We Run Podcast
Local legends, welcome to the Why We Run Podcast hosted by Jon Barnes. Each week we will bring you a new tale from the pack, told by the individuals who are pacing the trails and roads throughout the world. The podcast will feature raw, open and honest discussion, digging into what keeps that legend going when times get tough. We hope you enjoy.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 15
- Years Active
- 2023
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 15 - James Harper
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from James Harper. James details his running journey and how it has allowed him to grow and develop following a …
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 14 - Sam Hammond
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Sam Hammond, more commonly known these days as Man Vs Fridge. Sam is a Royal Marine who has decided that the…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 13 - Charlie Degale
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Charlie Degale. With an intoxicating energy Charlie decants his life from football coach and fitness fanatic…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 12 - Mark Lewis
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from health YouTuber Mark Lewis. Mark once worked in financial services and weighed 300lbs. He decided he needed …
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 11 - Daniel Young
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Daniel Young. He is currently undertaking a 5km a day for 366 days challenge in memory of his brother Connor…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 10 - Martin Heggie
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Martin Heggie. He started his running journey after realising the life he was living just wasn't for him. Si…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 9 - Kim Kennedy
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Kim Kennedy. Her accolades in ultra running speak for themself and include 2nd female in the Winter Spine Sp…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 8 - Andy Stewart
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Andy Stewart. An experienced ultra marathon runner who has completed the Marathon Des Sables and Ring of Fir…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 7 - Tom
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Tom. In a story that will resonate with a lot of listeners Tom found himself in a pretty dark place during …
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 6 - John Kelly
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from John Kelly. A legend of the trail and ultra community John details his love for running and exploring, and s…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 5 - Dana Ayers
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Dana Ayers. Dana is author of Confessions of an Unlikely Runner, who has lots of fun stories racing against …
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 4 - Rory Coleman
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Rory Coleman. What started as a new years resolution to be alcohol and nicotine free has built into a passio…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 3 - Bryn Hughes
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Bryn Hughes. In 2012 his daughter PC Nicola Hughes was murdered while on duty. Bryn has used running to give…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 2 - Sara Crosland
Local Legends, in this episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Sara Crosland. Sara is an author, endurance athlete, speaker and outdoor education teacher whose world was t…
The Why We Run Podcast Episode 1 - Kevin Webber
Local Legends, in the first episode of the Why We Run podcast our tale from the pack comes from Kevin Webber. His life was turned upside down in 2014 by a terminal cancer diagnosis. Since then he has…