The Runna Podcast

• I Consistently Showed for Myself and It Changed Everything: Randi Zuckerberg, CEO, Mum, and Ultrarunner

  In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by entrepreneur, ultramarathoner, and media powerhouse Randi Zuckerberg, fresh off completing her sixth World Marathon Major in Tokyo.As CEO of Zuckerberg Media, mother of three, and now a Cocodona 250 trainee, Randi opens up about what running has taught her—not just about physical endurance, but about presence, perseverance, and the joy of showing up even when motivation runs dry.We unpack: Her path to becoming a 6-Star Finisher, including 16 marathons and 11 ultras 🏃‍♀️ The leap from entrepreneur to ultrarunner: how running helped her navigate stress and build resilience Training for Cocodona 250, a grueling 250-mile ultra in Arizona and one of the toughest footraces on the planet How she balances family, business, and a race calendar that spans continents The power of community, showing up when you're tired, and what it really means to redefine your limitsThis episode is packed with wisdom and some serious motivation from one of the busiest, and boldest women on the planet. Listen now and don’t forget to rate, follow, and share The Runna Podcast so you never miss an episode.Use code PODCAST25 to try Runna free for 2 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• "I Thought It Was Never Going to End": Romesh Ranganathan's Unfiltered London Marathon Experience

  In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Romesh Ranganathan, fresh off the finish line of his second London Marathon.World-renowned comedian Romesh takes us behind the scenes of his marathon journey—from training to race day antics. He shares how his relationship with running has evolved, from hating school cross-country to completing his second marathon. Along the way, he set personal targets—and had some hilariously unhinged conversations you won’t want to miss.We unpack:🏁 “It was better than any other career highlight” – Romesh reflects on the full marathon experience, start to finish🏃‍♂️ How his training went: from running “comedically slowly” to the strategic disguises he wears while out on a run👟 “I got goosebumps” – a reflection on the power of the running community🤝 A Deal with Coach Ben – An unexpected agreement that could lead to some truly entertaining outcomes😂 Other hilarious highlights that left Ben, Anya and the production crew in stitchesThis episode is full of honest reflection, unfiltered humour, and surprisingly heartfelt insights—a reminder that you don’t need to be “a runner” to run a marathon. You just need to show up.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to rate, follow, and share The Runna Podcast — it helps us rise up the charts and keep bringing you the very best guests in the running world!✨ Use code PODCAST25 to try Runna free for 2 weeks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• From 135kg to 2:52 Marathon: How El Burrito Proved Everyone Wrong

  What happens when you don’t just challenge expectations—but set out to break the rules entirely?In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Oli Paterson (aka El Burrito) just days after running a 2:52 marathon. Having turned his life around from addiction and weighing 135kg, Oli is now on a mission to defy the limits that coaches, data, and even physics claim a 100kg+ runner can achieve. He proves that not being built like a typical runner doesn’t define your speed, strength, or potential. With an outlandish, daring, and fiercely competitive mindset, he’s rewriting the rules and proving anything is possible if you put your mind to it. We unpack:🧨 Oli’s transformation from alcohol, gambling, and tobacco addiction to chasing personal bests⚡ 135kg to Sub-3 – The story behind his dramatic weight loss and breakthrough marathon time🧠 Oli’s interesting perspective on the power of running🎯 His Next Guinness World Record ⚖️ Finding YOUR Balance – A raw chat with Anya, Ben, and Oli on how to live fully while training hard🍔 How Oli manages to still enjoy the crazy food he makes whilst going after ridiculously quick times Oli’s journey is bold, inspiring, and refreshingly honest—a reminder that progress isn’t linear, and sometimes the best path is the one no one thought was possible.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to rate, follow, and share The Runna Podcast so you never miss an episode. Use code PODCAST25 to give Runna a go for 2 weeks completely free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How It Feels to Make History: Cal Calamia, First Non-Binary Athlete to Podium at All 6 World Majors

  This week on The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by Cal Calamia—a California-based marathoner, educator, activist, and now the first non-binary athlete in history to podium at all six World Marathon Majors.After stepping away from collegiate running, Cal returned not just to compete, but to transform the sport. With their podium finish in London on April 27th 2025, they’ve now made history —all while advocating for inclusive race categories they helped build.In this episode, we explore Cal’s incredible journey including:🏅 Historic Podiums – Podium finishes at NYC, London, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, LA & more 🏃‍♂️ Creating Space – Founder of the Non-Binary+ Run Club, building community across the US 📚 Educator & Poet – Professor at University of San Francisco and author of San Franshitshow 🎥 Out of the Dark – The documentary capturing Cal’s story of identity, struggle, and triumph 💬 Changing the Game – How their advocacy is reshaping the future of competitive runningWe dive into Cal’s mindset, motivation, and how it feels to make history.📩 We’d love to hear what drives you. Email us at [email protected] or tag us on Instagram @runna. 📱✨ Don’t forget to use the code ‘PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏃‍♀️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How Anya Culling Ran Her Best Marathon at London 2025: Live from The Runna Race Hub

  Recorded live from the Runna Race Hub, this special episode of The Runna Podcast dives into the LDN Marathon with Anya Culling–elite runner, Runna coach and lululemon ambassador.We unpack every part of race day—from Anya’s championship start to crowd highlights, emotional moments, and how she executed her race plan to perfection on what turned out to be a hot and testing day for all runners. She shares how training went, her favourite on-course moments, top recovery tips, and what might be next on her racing calendar.Whether you ran, spectated, or are dreaming of next year’s start line, this episode celebrates everything that makes the marathon in London so iconic.This episode of The Runna Podcast was empowered by lululemon. Use code ‘PODCAST25’ to give Runna a go with 2 weeks free. Enjoy the episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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