The Bad Boy Running Podcast

In the fifth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss the Long Day Strategy. Finish in one day but possibly burn out? Or finish in two but sacrifice that treasured rest day? I think we know which one David will be gunning for but the guys weigh up the pros and cons of both days amongst other things.  If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com Enjoy! 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

In the fourth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss what the third stage is all about. Does it fill you with dread that tomorrow is the long day? Or will it be David's final 'relaxing' run before the double day? If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1

In the third of the special episodes Jody and David discuss David's soundtrack choices and strategies for Stage 2. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise yo

In the second of the special episodes Jody and David discuss how it would be a really really bad thing if the Dune stage was first. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and

In the first of the MdS Specials, Jody and David discuss Jody’s initial preparation experience encompassing the first few days of acclimatisation in the desert and the initial planning experiencing. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the episode for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new episodes in this series, The MdS Specials are not to be missed! If you’ve done the MdS or want to in the future, then join the Bad Boy discussion on the Bad Boy Running Facebook Group or email letters@badboyrunning.com Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To jo

In this episode the Bad Boy Runners stray into a new realm of Podcasting by giving actual genuine advice for anyone thinking about doing the Marathon des Sables, and the usual off-topic asides for anyone who isn’t thinking about running it. David begins by pitching other podcasts to Jody A new member of the team is introduced There’s more quality MILF banter to be had (amongst other things) We learn why Jody’s hip has ruined his reputation in the eyes of his family David talks us through why Caesar and Primavera Salads are going to be his go-to fuel Jody tries to pry David’s race number out of him so we can overwhelm him with anonymous abuse They discuss some delightful toenail stories (don’t listen whilst eating) David pitches a new method for recovery for professional athletes (although don’t expect to see this at the next olympics) Jody tells David exactly why his tent mates will finish the week hating him. If you want to know what WWAPD stands for then you’ll want to listen to the end Once you’re done l

Part 2 of the charity episode and this one gets controversial. The guys discuss all things charity related when it comes to running, including what to look for in a good charity, why charities are so picky when it comes to runners and the sinister side of what happens when you don't raise enough cash. David explains his theory on the effect of celebrities on charity fundraising and the long-term damage of The Eddie Izzard Effect Jody reveals exactly what makes a good charity and why he'll never run as a rhino Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on I

Part 1 of the Charity episode, all about the things we do raise cash for good (and not so good) causes. In this episode, the chaps talk charity and David specifically discusses his latest challenge to raise money for Street Child... running the Under Round and trying to beat the record for the fastest time. Jody admits to no running, no records and no money raised for anything. Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/badboyrunning1 You can also follow Jody at 

The episode continues with more chat and feedback from Bad Boy Running listeners... ... plus there's some actual running talk (buried at around the 37-minute mark, we believe). Here's the order of service: The chaps talk new kinds of races… and it takes an odd turn Jody and David try to work out the heaviest person in the world They guys decide a new Bad Boy challenge that involves putting ON weight The boys compare images of the fattest people in Britain and then present a new challenge to BBR listeners … and then some bad maths Another call out for sponsors (and this is a real half-hearted attempt) The attention turns to the Color Obstacle Rush UK A discussion of the anger about BBR’s lack of awards nominations Why Tyson Fury would LOVE Edinburgh Marathon Some seriously good Bad Boy performances are revealed… and why David and Jody’s advice WORKS Jody reveals that David has a stalker David argues he doesn’t have serious job titles… and reveals how he manages to spend his time David inadvertently reveals th

After running his first ultra, David regales us with his story while the chaps discuss what’s been going on with the Do-Badders and reveal some more races Here’s what was up for discussion: Jody reveals his dirty drinking truth, his lack of drinking and blows the whistle on his mum’s pregnancy diet of vice David professes his love for Drew Barrymore and the duo discuss the sex of ET After his first ultra, David gives the low down on his experience The talk turns to Pato Banton (again) and the attempt to sign him for a big race start Beer Lovers Marathon is given ANOTHER mention and the guys have the SAME conversation AGAIN David shouts out about a properly badass Do-Badder (listen in and check her out) BOOM! Bad Boy Running Podcast gets a mention in a national running magazine! David is disappointed he can’t get to more trail runs on the tube and reveals his race start blindness The lads struggle with the question of whether you get water stops on a 10k… and how much wine you can consume on it A perfect demo

We're talking ultramarathon running as David attempts his first (even with his 'broken' ankle).  Here's what's up for discussion:  BBR ponders a possible all-French episode (pour un moment) The guys reveal the first ever race to receive the Bad Boy Seal of Approval (hint: it's not Edinburgh) Why Jody hates half marathons David reveals his 80s action hero upbringing and explains his alter-ego movie star heritage Jody explains why fitness writers events are very different from other writers' events Some serious discussion about threshold running and getting it right David signs up to run his first proper ultra and wants some advice Jody reveals his theory of distance and why running a 'short' ultra and running a marathon are the same (kind of) Why David's choice is a BAD first ultra... The big 'what kit to take' debate (and another dig at Edinburgh Marathon) The No.1 reason to run an ultra (according to Jody) The unbearable boredom of running 24 hour ultra races on a running track The guys explain how much spo

The second of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In the second half of the episode the gang discuss: What the hardest obstacle race is in the UK How to judge how tough a course is if you're a newbie when the name tells you NOTHING about it How to prepare for an obstacle course race (no, it's not drinking more...) Why neoprene is the future of OCR fashion The REAL story behind Pete's red shorts (it's funny) Pete and Jody revisit David's exit from Special Forces Hell Week... and why Pete was partly responsible for David's current hatred by the entire Filipino population And much more If you've not listened to Part 1, go back and listen to that first. Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just a

It's the episode all you OCR lovers have been waiting for... The first of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In this episode the gang discuss: What makes OCR so popular The real reason why David didn't go to the OCR World Champs The shady politics of obstacle course race leagues (Pete nearly cries) The BEST and WORST races for OCR newbies (Jody realises he's been tricked) And much more And when you've done here, make sure you listen to Pt2... Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow us

It's another BIG one! In this episode Jody and David discuss international marathons, talking about the challenges of running Afghanistan and Sierra Leone. Among the japery discussed is: Jody explains how he alienated the hotel staff in Sierra Leone (and how they got payback) David reveals how to stop a shark in its tracks… and the rules on stuffing animals David gets a subtle inkling there may have been some cheating on the Afghanistan marathon Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Here's how to get involved: Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/badboyrunningpodcast Follow u

It's another BIG one! In this episode Jody and David discuss international marathons, talking about the challenges of running Afghanistan and Sierra Leone. Among the japery discussed is: David drops a bombshell that shocks the podcast to its core Why David gets taken back to his choirboy roots Jody fears for his privacy thanks to his wife’s excellent snooping skills Jody and David fantasize about Steph fighting a bear David tells the tale of arriving in Afghanistan (frightening!) Jody and David compare the airports of Sierra Leone and Afghanistan Enjoy! 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 the Bad Boy Running Podcast Facebook group, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1609232602668375/ To join, just answer three questions either correctly or hilariously and we'll realise you're not a spam robot and add you! Her

"I didn't expect THAT!" Today's episode focuses on that wonderful moment we all run our first race. Yes, the newbie race experience and all those things about it no-one ever told you. Please note, in this episode, we discuss the Running Awards... which are now out of date as Bad Boy Running wasn't put into the final (we're going with a conspiracy theory). SO, PLEASE DON'T TRY TO VOTE - IT WON'T WORK! Anyway, it's been left in almost as a historical artefact, a memory of what might have been. In this episode: The chaps discuss children’s TV presenters (no, not 1970s ones...) Jody explains the concerns he has about the running club David reveals another enemy of his who is trying to overcharge him for his running club Jody is shocked by the lack of activity on David’s Plenty of Fish profile The duo can’t believe how over-exposed the comedian Catherine Ryan is… David explains how he’s his sponsors’ little bitch (and how they were adamant he entered a race where he got his arse kicked) Why David’s sponsors LOVE

Here’s Part II of the Race Preparation episode. (To be honest, we could have squeezed it all into one much-shorter episode if we didn’t keep going off on tangents… but then that’s exactly what OTHER running podcasts would do, isn’t it?) In the second half we discover: Why you STILL shouldn’t have broccoli in the morning before the race David reveals his three-stop toilet strategy…. and the one tablet you need to take before your race The hydration technique that ensures you don’t need to keep weeing during the race David says expresso, not espresso…. expresso David’s counterintuitive anti-superstitious approach to race preparation Jody and David officially do the WORST Arnie accents David admits to talking to himself… and talking to himself like a proper twat The Ultimate Playlist idea to raise money and have the best music playlist of all time for your race Jody’s super-cold compression tights nightmare An interesting drinking game that involves pants… not best played with David The stretching question. Not

In Part I of this special two-parter on Race Preparation, we discuss how to set yourself up for your best race ever… or at least not totally crash and burn. There’s some attempt to offer running advice in this episode. Clocking in at an hour and 40 minutes total run time, it would have to happen at some point on the balance of probability. Is it useful? Who knows… Here’s what Part I looks like: Jody and David demonstrate again why they shouldn’t have sponsors David explains the beauty of our latest sponsor (if you’ve heard of them, answers on a postcard please) David happens to mention that he’s won TWO races David makes another damaging revelation of something he’s SCARED of (we’ll be using this later…) Why you should always check which race your competitors are running David reveals he doesn’t actually know where the last race he won was David can’t hide his disappointment at feeling terrible after winning his races… (wtf?!) David’s date from the first podcast gets in touch The weekly check-in for David’s

For Christmas, Jody and David sing out their 12 Days of Bad Boy Christmas... and it's very different from the original.   Day 7 and we're talking running pain! Join the conversation! Send us your feedback and running stories to letters@badboyrunning.com Join the conversation on the Bad Boy Running Facebook group. Just go to Facebook and search Bad Boy Running. Read more at http://www.badboyrunningpodcast.com/#OVCQvSLqvLEuEwGj.99

Warning! If you've not listened to another Bad Boy Running Podcast before, probably best not to start with this one... everything in this relates to other episodes. Wondered what had happened to all those challenges Jody and David set in the earlier episodes? No? Oh, well... you're going to hate the second part of this episode then as we catch-up on everything they've been up to, including: David gives an update on his Kenyan friend Boaz, who despite talking with him is still not convinced he’s a real person David reveals exactly what he’s done to get Jody into the ultramarathon theatre film… mainly consisting of lying about Jody’s acting credentials In a question from a listener, when is it acceptable to return the runner’s nod and how do you do it without looking dodgy? We re-open the DNF debate… and listeners give their feedback David realises his ‘humble’ approach may have made him more enemies Jody suggests using the Mourinho approach to winning races and not “looking like a cock” The guys veer into tal