Listening to Podcasts on the Run
No matter where we are on our running journey, we can all use some extra motivation on a run. Sometimes we find that motivation by running with a friend, but for the days we can't meet up with others, it is great to turn to our virtual friends, or podcasts.
For a new runner, listening to a podcast is a fun way to learn more about the history of sport, current issues, and athletes of all levels and backgrounds who have interesting stories to share. In learning more about other runners, we can feel connected to the broader running community. In particular, it is inspiring to hear about other athletes’ highs and lows in sport and find comfort in knowing others have also faced challenges and learned how to overcome and persevere. It’s also fun to listen to all of the positivity a running routine can bring to our lives.
If you’re looking for some motivation from fellow runners, check out these fun and inspiring running-related podcasts. This is not an exhaustive list, but it will help get you started as you discover the world of running interviews.
Enjoy!
- Habitual Routine: The Long-Distance Runner's Podcast by NYRR. In this podcast, you get the chance to hear and learn directly from NYRR coaches Roberto Mandje and Annick Lamar. This first series focuses on training for the 2020 Virtual New York City Marathon but includes many great training tips for any distance.
- Keeping Track: With Molly Huddle, Alysia Montano, and Roisin McGettigan. Did you know only 4% of all sports media coverage goes toward women’s sports? This team of Olympians is trying to change that with a podcast featuring interviews with inspiring women and discussions of current events in the sport of track and field.
- Runners of New York City: A Citius Mag Podcast. This series highlights local NYC runners that are making a difference and doing big things in the sport of track and field. It's an incredible way to learn more about the past, present, and future of NYC running and feel more connected to the broader city running scene.
- Ali On the Run Show. Every week, host Ali Feller releases two new podcasts with runners who are leading interesting lives. Her guests include professional athletes, leaders in the sports world, and activists fighting to make a difference insports and beyond.
- I’ll Have Another with Lindsey Hein. Lindsey Hein hosts conversations with runners that dive deep into current events and explore the day-to-day of athletes’ lives. This podcast is a fun way to stay motivated by getting an intimate look at how runners live and work to become the best they can be.
- Clean Sport Collective. Cohosted by Olympian Kara Goucher, this podcast talks to figures in track and field and other sports world who fight for clean sport. Each episode provides an interesting way to learn more about what makes an athlete—not just a runner—tick.
- C Tolle Run with Olympian Carrie Tollefson. Each week, Olympian and broadcaster Tollefson and a different celebrity guest discuss running, fitness, and how to live a healthy, balanced life as a runner.
- The Morning Shakeout with Mario Fraioli. The Morning Shakeout podcast is a companion to a weekly newsletter about running. This weekly podcast interviews a wide range of guests and has long episodes that are perfect for getting you through your longer runs of the week or to enjoy while commuting.