Best Podcasts for Running (2026)
The right podcast turns a boring midweek run into something you actually look forward to. Whether you want coaching tips, race-day stories, or just something fascinating enough to forget you're running, these 10 shows deliver.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
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1. Ali on the Run Show
Ali Feller interviews runners and athletes with a warmth that makes every conversation feel personal. With over 650 episodes, the back catalogue alone could fuel a marathon training block. The mix of elite runners and everyday people with extraordinary stories keeps it fresh week after week.
2. The Running Channel Podcast
Sarah Hartley, Andy Baddeley, and Rick Kelsey cover one big running topic per episode in a way that feels like chatting with mates at parkrun. Andy's background as a former pro runner gives the coaching advice real weight, while Sarah and Rick keep things grounded and funny. New episodes drop every Saturday.
3. The Morning Shakeout
Mario Fraioli's long-form interviews with top athletes, coaches, and figures in distance running go deeper than anywhere else. If you want to understand what makes elite runners tick — their training philosophies, race strategies, and the mental side of the sport — this is the one. Episodes run over an hour, perfect for a long Sunday run.
4. The Runna Podcast
Coach Ben Parker and elite marathoner Anya Culling bring proper coaching expertise to a weekly show that covers everything from tapering to injury prevention. They're brilliant at making sports science accessible without dumbing it down. The guest interviews with Olympians and sub-elite runners are consistently excellent.
5. Marathon Training Academy
Angie and Trevor Spencer have been doing this since 2010 and it shows — they've covered every training question you could think of. Angie has run a marathon in every US state, so race reviews are a particular strength. Practical, encouraging, and perfect for anyone training for their first or fastest marathon.
6. The CITIUS MAG Podcast
Chris Chavez covers professional running and track and field with the enthusiasm of a superfan and the knowledge of a seasoned journalist. If you follow road racing, the marathon majors, or the Diamond League, this keeps you plugged into everything happening at the sharp end of the sport. Episodes drop multiple times a week.
7. Ten Junk Miles
Scotty Kummer created this show because he was bored of the same polished elite interviews and wanted something messier and more honest. The result is a hilarious, rambling podcast about the real side of running — bathroom disasters, DNF stories, pacing nightmares. If you've ever bonked at mile 20, you'll feel right at home.
8. The Rich Roll Podcast
Rich Roll went from out-of-shape 40-year-old to ultra-endurance athlete, and his podcast reflects that transformation. Conversations cover health, nutrition, mindset, and performance with guests who genuinely challenge how you think about fitness and life. Episodes are long — ideal for tempo runs and weekend long runs.
9. Freakonomics Radio
Not a running podcast, but one of the best things to listen to while running. Stephen Dubner explores the hidden side of everything with the kind of storytelling that makes kilometres disappear. Episodes run about 40 minutes, which is the sweet spot for a weekday run. You'll arrive home smarter than when you left.
10. Radiolab
Hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser, Radiolab takes scientific and philosophical questions and turns them into gripping audio experiences. The production quality is outstanding, and the topics are fascinating enough to keep your mind completely off the fact that you're on mile eight of a ten-mile run.
Hit the ground running
Set a podcast as your alarm, lace up, and head out the door already listening. Download Podcast Alarm and make every run better.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
