The Bad Boy Running Podcast

It's another returnee to the Bad Boy Running podcast. After the DNAFit episode with Andrew Steele where Jody and David faced off to see who had the best genes (David won), Andrew returns to talk about his time as an Olympian. Andrew spent 12 years as an Olympic athlete competing in the 400 metres and 4x400 metre relay for Team GB and won a bronze medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (although not *actually* at the games... he explains why). If you want an insider's view of what it's like to train for and compete in the Olympics, this is the episode for you. Plus there's the usual updates and jibber jabber from Jody and David, (and Jody seems to go full "support group" on us). All will be revealed in the episode. If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or h

This episode is a bit of a treat... and is very different from other episodes published. In this instalment of BBR, Jody and David speak with Sky Sports presenter Charlie Webster about her epic charity bike ride two years ago through the Amazon which ended in near-disaster. Just weeks later, she was lying in a hospital bed in a coma fighting for her life as she battled malaria with her mother beside her ready to say goodbye. Seriously, this is an inspirational, shocking and kind of heart-breaking account from Charlie who doesn't pull any punches and reveals everything. (Jody and David will tell you it's their clever, disarming interview style... but don't let that fool you) Seriously, give this a listen. It's two hours of incredible stuff. Oh, and the Silk Cut is only a few minutes so it's pretty much all interview. If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-

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 finish line!) There's no Silk Cut for this episode (obvs)... but there is something new. STINGS. If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in! You can also follow us on Twitter, Jody is @Ultrarunnerjody, David is @DavidHellard and the joint account is @BadBoyRunning1 You can also email us letters@badboyrunning.com  Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!  

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, especially for ultras as Renee McGregor, performance dietician and author of books including Training Food and the Fast Fuel series. Hang on to your macros, as Jody and David squeeze every ounce of knowledge from Renee's brain on the subject (hint: this is one of those really practical, useful episodes that sometimes accidentally slip through the net...) Plus our report on Beer Lovers Marathon right at the start... If you want to cut straight to Renee, the Silk Cut is at mins.   If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and

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 race the day after his 40th birthday party at the Red Bull Wings For Life. There's no Silk Cut because it's all David and Jody. Plus chat about Brighton Marathon, UK Athletics and the joke that is race deferments.  If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in! You can also follow us on Twitter, Jody is @Ultrarunnerjody, David is @DavidHellard and the joint account is @BadBoyRunning1 You can also email us letters@badboyrunning.com  Lastly, don't forget to subscribe! FYB!

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 discuss Thomas's recent running of Survival Nicaragua and everything competitors had to do on this crazy-ass race.  Here's what you'll discover: Why a career in agriculture and farming is the best preparation for the race Why running with your sister is ALWAYS better than running with your partner  Why you should NEVER replace eggs with children What Thomas's exact role is for Spartan and how he run his eye over Spartan races to make sure they're up to scratch How he had to bribe a Greek farmer to get his Spartan Spartan race run Of course, there's the usual catch-up shenanigans from Jody and David before and after, including an unprecedented amount of time dedicated to just two Netflix recommendations and discussing the question "why would you ever run Barklay Marathons?". Which means the Silk Cut is at a punchy 32 minutes (s

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 books including 80/20 Running and Racing Weight. They're specifically focused on 80/20 in this episode and the importance of managing intensity when training. There's loads of great stuff in this interview with Matt and (fortunately for Fi Silk) very little chitter chatter from Jody and David - mainly because all that content was lost. So finally - and probably far too late for your training to make any difference - here's Matt Fitzgerald talking 80/20. If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in! You can also f

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 revealed before Why he decided to set up Dumbrunner (and why it's 100% reader supported) Where he finds his inspiration Why he HATES the use of the word "fuel" instead of food What winds him up about running and runners And why there may not be a Dumbrunner this time next year If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in! You can also follow us on Twitter, Jody is @Ultrarunnerjody, David is @DavidHellard and the joint account is @BadBoyRunning1 You can also email us letters@badboyrunning.com  Lastly, don't forge

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 Commonwealth Games How BBR have managed to end up at the Running Awards again (and still with no sign of a trophy...) David reveals another romantic gesture from an old flame that went horribly wrong when the lady in question failed to understand his esoteric reference Jody explains his Sub4 failure at Brighton Marathon and why it's better to run a 4:40 than a 4:01 A full list of all the things Jody got wrong on his marathon... ... and the one thing he got right (i.e. the location) What is absolutely amazing about being a Do-Badder An introduction to a race you may not have heard of before... that begins with M and ends in "onarch's Way" Why BBR is the best community on the internet (seriously, guys and ladies, we LOVE you...) David talks through his Arran Ultra experience and his surprisingly hard second day racing The boggy joy that

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 read about and some weird races you not have heard of. When we say this episode is surprising, we REALLY mean it. Right away the conversation takes a turn Jody and David never expected and never recovers (fortunately). This is proper Do-Badder territory. In this episode discover: The origins of a naked race through a zoo (and the right outfit to wear. Oddly...) How Rhalou ended up in the world of running journalism via a very surprising route (and how that's affected what she's covered) Exactly what online readers want to read about (this will surprise you) Why you need a baby goat to succeed in online journalism The crazy races Rhalou has participated in (and why you may want to avoid them) Why you should never accept the advances of old ladies wandering around forests Why being good at running isn't a prerequisite for writing

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 with Andy Palmer, race director of acclaimed White Star Running, which is renowned for its strong community and the amount of personality in its races. In this episode we discuss: Why David consistently fails to remember people's names What makes a great race (and why certain Scotland-based races just don't hit the mark) How to build a strong community around a race The story behind the White Star name and why the race is so influenced by Mexican culture How to keep runners coming back (and talking about your races) The invention of the word "sminge" Plus much more The Silk Cut on this is just a few minutes of the intro If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk ru

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 episode, we'd suggest you go back and listen to that first before this one. The discussion continues with David discussing with Will: How sports management agencies draft in the right type of runners How they manage runners to maximise the money they get from races What's the purpose of different types of bonuses and fees How the agency selects the different races and picks who challenges who What the effect is on the racers and their families when they're under contract Why even the big runners still keep it real The Silk Cut on the second part is just 5 minutes. If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three ques

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 when How scholarships are divided between US colleges How sports management agencies draft in the right type of runners How they manage runners to maximise the money they get from races What's the purpose of different types of bonuses and fees Why Caffeine Bullet will never be a viable sponsor (ok, maybe not this one) There's a whole load covered and so there's a second episode out shortly. If you want to get straight to the interview with Will, the Silk Cut is on 15 minutes. Enjoy!  Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you in! You can also follow us on Twitter, Jody is @Ultrarunnerjody, David is @DavidHellard an

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 before taking aim at a certain Radio 1 DJ... In this episode you'll hear: Why Greg James might be the new Eddie Izzard (and why he's the unluckiest guy on earth picking this time to do his Three Peaks Challenge) Why Drake is the dullest pop star in the history of music (no idea...) David tries out some Eminem-style rapping (the result is just as bad as it sounds) Why going to Barcelona is a bit like visiting Wales David makes a bold claim about the finish at Seville Marathon... ... and reveals his cheeky miscalculation which resulted in a PB for Briggsy Jody reveals his "blind training run" strategy for getting Libby's mileage up on his final long run before the Brighton Half Marathon Jody also reveals his one and only snowboarding experience and why he's unlikely to do it again Why Jody's training in the last few weeks has been

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 Marathon. Among the topics up for discussion on this episode are: David's uber-romantic Valentine's Day gift for Briggsy The unbearable difficulty of getting your hands on a pair of Nike Vaporfly... ... and why David may need surgery to wear his pair Jody gets more excuses in for his Sub4 challenge What David has in common with a 60 year old, a Mongolian man and pretty much everyone else getting a visa at the airport How David ended up going to Somaliland What it's like Hashing in Ethiopia Where David got his Poundland Bad Boy Running vest from David's race strategy for the Somaliland Marathon (or how he reeled them in one-by-one) The incredible winning trophy and goodies David received What it's like to be a celebrity in Somaliland (at least among taxi drivers) Why David now feels equipped to taunt Mo Farah Jody and David shower

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 going to make sense. 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 still have an excuse for his poor performances and lack of speed? Listen in and find out who WINS The Battle of The Genes. A few weeks ago, Jody and David provided swabs to DNAFit who tested and produced a profile for both. On this podcast, you'll discover: Why Andrew quit his career as a 400-metre runner and became a genetics expert How he's famous in Botswana for a surprising (but very Do-Badder) reason Why David may have been training wrong all this time  Why your genes will always be secondary to something far more powerful How to blind a scientist using just coffee Why Jody should NEVER use one of David's Caffeine Bulle

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 still have an excuse for his poor performances and lack of speed? Listen in and find out who WINS The Battle of The Genes. A few weeks ago, Jody and David provided swabs to DNAFit who tested and produced a profile for both. On this podcast, you'll discover: Why Andrew quit his career as a 400-metre runner and became a genetics expert How he's famous in Botswana for a surprising (but very Do-Badder) reason Why David may have been training wrong all this time  Why your genes will always be secondary to something far more powerful How to blind a scientist using just coffee Why Jody should NEVER use one of David's Caffeine Bullets  Why David's relationship with beer is in his genes What Jody's No.1 genetic superpower is... and why he'll NEVER get to use it All this and much more... Re: The Silk Cut... Sorry, Fi but this episode is

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 when a handful of Do-Badders (and G-Law) did when they raced 100 miles across a frozen lake in Mongolia. Allie reveals: How the hell she got roped into doing it in the first place The extremely limited diet of a Mongolia ultrarunner Why you need to leave the wood burner in your yurt the hell alone if you don't want to end up naked in the middle of a frozen lake trying to cool down The best strategy to get you from one side of the lake to the other Why you WILL probably die if you run this race if you don't take it seriously and trying winging it like most Brits at multi-day events (yep, we're looking at you again MdS) What the great and good of Mongolian government thought when they enjoyed an evening of vodka and more vodka with the Do-Badders And David also takes this opportunity to introduce Allie as BBR's new roving intervie

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 suggest going back now and giving that a listen first. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How the Chinese ultrarunning scene is just a bit different from what we're used to How Alfie became a celebrity in China after his Gobi challenge finish (and how you can, too) Exactly how Alfie prepared for such an awesome challenge How Alfie managed to get the Jordanian government to sponsor his run across Jordan Why he loves running without the racing You don't have to worry about the Silk Cut on this episode, we go straight into talking with Alfie. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk runners then head over to our Facebook Group, answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll real

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-Higgins about his many and varied challenges, many of which he has set himself. Listen to this episode and you'll discover: How Alfie prepped to run the Ultra Trail of the Gobi in China How the Chinese ultrarunning scene is just a bit different from what we're used to How Alfie became a celebrity in China after his Gobi challenge finish (and how you can, too) Exactly how Alfie prepared for such an awesome challenge How Alfie managed to get the Jordanian government to sponsor his run across Jordan Why he loves running without the racing This is a two-parter so watch out for the second part of the episode out 24 hours after this episode. If you want to get straight to Alfie and not listen to us, the Silk Cut is at 25 minutes. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episode with like-minded drunk r