Top 19 Podcasts for Running

I fell in love with listening to audiobooks while running as I trained for my second marathon solo in 2006.

Over the years of training that followed, I’ve found running podcasts are not only more accessible, but provide a different level of motivation than an audiobook.
{Checkout my top 12 audiobooks for runners}.

Some people love a great story while they run, but for me it’s all about the mental benefit.

I want training tips, life hacks or motivational words from people who have been there and done that. Over the years I’ve seen podcasts come and go, I’ve gone through many that just weren’t that great and finally settled on some that are always in my weekly rotation.

Here are 19 podcasts for runners with a little something for every taste and hopefully not all one’s you’ve seen elsewhere.

Podcasts for Running

Some of these are running specific, other are fitness related, and some just cover all the basic life topics. Either way, these podcast to listen to while running are all guaranteed to get you motivated in one way or another to power through and keep running!

My tastes continue to change and evolve, so this list has been revamped 5 or 6 times now! I’ve realized that sometimes I’m in the mood for business, sometimes fitness and sometimes a little more light hearted.

The Rich Roll Podcast
I stumbled upon Rich one day after hearing him as a guest on another show and at first wasn’t sure about his podcast. They’re much longer than the norm and he tends to get off on random topics…yet he’s just a super interesting person, who manages to create really great story telling podcasts from his guests.

While Rich is plant-based and prefers long steady runs to say CrossFit, Rich is OPEN to ideas and brings on people from a variety of backgrounds to share knowledge. I personally love any episode on meditation, but there have been many others on endurance training, Vegan, CrossFit and business that also kept me entertained for my long run.

Tim Ferriss Show
Admittedly when the show first started I didn’t care for it. Which is crazy because I have LOVED all of his books, but like most of us he just needed a bit to find his grove.

I never miss an episode now because it’s always packed with useful information not just for physical training and nutrition, but mental training that makes me better in running and life.

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Jillian Michaels Show
I know, I know, but for some reason her voice MAKES me run. Her new shows aren’t always the best and I don’t agree with everything she says, but it gets me going.

Older episodes are more informative for fitness and include a lot of great interviews, so really I recommend listening to anything she did prior to the middle of 2013…after that is fine, but a little more focused on her life than helpful lessons. Newer episodes are more focused on her passion for building your best life, interviewing influencers, and less on talking about fitness.

Ben Greenfield Fitness
If biohacks and off the wall ways to improve your life are the kind of thing that get you going, then this is the show for you. It’s another where I don’t listen to every episode, but instead pull those of the most interest me (which is fine because he puts out a ton). Like last week I listened to an older interview on body alignment for injury prevention and it was a great reminder not only while I was running, but afterwards to do some things differently.

Arm Chair Expert
OMG, friends kept telling me about this one, but I had put it on the back burner. However, once I started listening to Dax Shepard I was sucked in and found many runs going all too quickly. I can’t tell you that you’re going to leave these a better human, but you are going to laugh and find yourself sucked in to what’s happening.

Endurance Planet
I have literally just found this podcast, so I don’t have tons to tell you yet. BUT if you’re an endurance runner looking to improve how your body performs by taking care of it through nutrition this is the place to be. Tawnee talks with some of the top minds like Dr Phil Maffetone and Dr Tim Noakes. Also great for those of you in triathlon as there is more talk of that here.

No Meat Athlete
A great option for those attempting to go Vegan and those just wanting to find out how cleaning up your food could improve your running. It’s also great for those looking to push the boundaries and go for an Ultra. I admit this is one I don’t listen to very frequently, but tend to pull out topics of interest when I see them pop up. It’s a conversational podcasts that’s more relaxed and less educational focused like Ben Greenfield.

The Morning Shakeout
I haven’t listened to a ton of these, but one’s that caught my attention to start listening were fabulous. First there was the multiple chats with Desi, then a talk with Bart Yasso that made me smile for the duration of my run! Hosted by Mario Fraoli a high caliber running coach and writer, they’re usually great insightful conversations.

Trail Runner Nation
A focus on real people doing pretty amazing things. This trail runner podcast is obviously going to offer a lot more for you trail runners with tips that are specific to nutrition, footing, ultra events and more. Though I loved that they tackled CBD recently.

Run This World
Nicole Deboom the founder of SkirtSports is all about empowering women and in this podcast she dives in to all the issues that impact us as female athletes. Her conversations are wide ranging and easily relatable for many people, with real life stories to help you see what might work in your own life.

Diz Runs
Interviews with runners of all different abilities who have something to offer each of us. You might learn from say little ol’ me or an elite runner different tips for cracking the two hour half, hitting your Boston stride or fueling right.

BONUS: Here are 5 podcasts where I’ve been a guest!

And no I didn’t list the Runner’s World Podcast, not because there is anything wrong with it, but because you likely already tried that! Hopefully, I’m giving you some other ideas!

And no I didn’t mention the Another Mother Runner podcast, again not because it’s not good. I really enjoyed it for a time, but as noted I cycle through things and lately it just hasn’t worked for me. I wasn’t getting motivated listening to their daily back and forth.

What podcasts do you listen to?

Do you like them to be fitness related or not?

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