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Running Won't Save You

Allie Bailey
Running Won't Save You
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  • Running Won't Save You

    Blind and Clueless Enthusiasm

    07/08/2026 | 1h 18 mins.
    Its Kirsty's final show of the season and we're talking about feeling, processes and non binary emotions. Thats some heavy shit, BUT it is sprinkled with and exclusive ontrail Q&A with the legendary Sophie Grant plus we go through some of the weird shit you have found on the trail. Severed hand anyone?
    This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com.
    Here is the Ellie Greenwood quote we mentioned!
    "It's easy to remember the Western States and Comrades wins, but I'd take those early years of blind and clueless enthusiasm over anything. So if you're new to the sport, don't get bogged down in the details - train hard, take some rest days, try hit some course specific training, opt for gear that works rather than is 'the best', love the process. Set goals, but don't be wedded to them - its a beginners priviledge to feel like a winner simply for 'just' finishing. Enjoy that moment and don't spoil your 'ignorance is blss'era with too many details, too much uneccessary complication. Run, rest, repeat and live for the trails."
  • Running Won't Save You

    Who Runs The World? Girls.

    31/07/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
    This week Allie and Laura are talking about all the amazing stuff that's been going on in the world of female ultrarunning.
    From Sophie Grant to Katherina Hartmuth to Sarah Perry, Mel Sykes and Hannah Rickman - they've all been out this week doing epic and inspiring stuff and we couldn't be prouder.
    Talking of which Laura is preparing for her Race Across Scotland in a few weeks and we ask who is more needy on a race - Laura or her husband Jean.
    Add to that some of your excellent uses for a buff and talking about Harry Styles a bit too much and you;ve got yourself a decent hour of nonsense. ENJOY!
    This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com
  • Running Won't Save You

    The Impatient Slug

    24/07/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    Holly joins us from French France to tell us all about her most recent race and to discuss Kirsty's amazing Hardrock experience (yes we are still talking about that).
    We ask why more top level runners don't discuss their races when they don't go to plan, what Allie did with the dog she found and answer some of your training questions as well.
    This seasons podcasts are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com
  • Running Won't Save You

    Hardrock 100 Special: Kirsty, are you Wild and Tough?

    17/07/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Kirsty is back just two days after finishing the loop at the Hardrock 100.
    She tells us all about it, from hanging out in the toilet with Courtney to seeing a bear up a tree and sliding on her arse down multiple scree slopes.
    We find out how she feels about the completion after the cut off, what her highlights were and what Hardrock can do better, plus she answers some of your ace questions!
    This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com
  • Running Won't Save You

    The Bum Buff

    10/07/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
    Please join us in welcoming out guest host for the season - the wonderful Laura Swanton Rouvelin!
    Join us for an in depth game of getting to know you that may go a bit too in depth and threaten to bring up your breakfast - but we are nothing if not honest, lads.
    Please make sure to send in your questions for Laura on the usual channels - she will back in a couple of weeks unless this episode gets us cancelled.
    This seasons podcasts are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com
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About Running Won't Save You
A podcast for people that hate running podcasts.Hosted by author, coach and ultrarunner Allie Bailey, Running Won't Save You aims to be the most fun it can be whilst also offering a bit of insight, some proper advice and (sorry about this) some coaching tips in a way that won't make you want to throw your phone in the sea.With a weekly rotation of incredible co-hosts including former GB athlete Holly Stables, and WMRA expert and decorated ultrarunner Kirsty Reade, Running Won't Save You is the antidote to the influencer fronted bullshit you might be used to. Gosh there is a LOT of that about, isn't there?Each series is loosely based on a theme that carries through all ten episodes, allowing listeners to take action and hopefully create some results for themselves wherever they are in real time. It's an actual helpful podcast because I'm a coach and that's what I do.As well as the useful stuff, there's all the usual nonsense that you should be used to with Bailey podcasts, including tales from the hill, light bullying thinly disguised as banter, race reports and briefings plus your listener questions answered by our experts every single week.Send us your suggested topics, questions, thoughts, and feelings at runningwontsaveyoupod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @runningwontsaveyoupodSeries six's topic iiiiiiissssss CHANGE!
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