14 Best Running Podcasts For Beginners

1. NHS Couch to 5K

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This is a running plan designed to get complete beginners from couch potato to running 5k (or 30 minutes) in nine weeks.It is:- Achievable - starting with a mix of running and walking and building up slowly- Virtually free - all you need is a decent pair of trainers and an MP3 player (a regular mobile phone will do)- Easy - a motivating 'personal trainer' tells you exactly when to stop and start.The plan sets three runs per week with a day of rest between each run.more Host Laura
Producer/Network NHS Choices
Email ****@dh.gsi.gov.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.8K Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Not Your Average Runner, A Running Podcast

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The Not Your Average Runner Podcast teaches plus-size, mid-life women practical ways to start running in the body they have right now. Certified Running & Life Coach Jill Angie combines her real-life experience and coaching wisdom to help women find joy in learning to run in a way that honors their unique size, shape, speed or age. You'll be surprised at how much you can enjoy running when you know how to do it! Download a free one-week jumpstart plan to get started today at www.notyouraveragerunner.com/start.more Host Jill Angie
Email ****@notyouraveragerunner.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 652Facebook 42K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

3. Beginner Runner Village

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Sensible Training, Satisfying ResultsCoach Deb presents running to ultra beginners, people who've yet to run their first half mile, non-stop. She starts at square one with motivation and education, from form to cross training, injury prevention and mindset. She'll start you off with a walk to run and explain what to do and when. She even provides a 10-day quick start plan that starts with a diagnostic test to help you customize your training.more Producer/Network Debbie Voiles
Email ****@debbievoiles.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 232Facebook 4.2KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

4. The Couch to 5K Podcast

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Whatever stage you're at in your running journey, Giovanna Fletcher will gently encourage you to get to the next step. High profile guests will bring their stories of success and failure in health and fitness.more Host Giovanna Fletcher
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Sara Davies, Dr Alex George +7 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. RUN Your Happy Life

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This podcast is about How to fall in love with Running. How to start from the very beginning, stay motivated on your journey and how to push yourself to accomplish running goals you never thought possible. It will also be a little bit about mom-life, gaining an abundance of confidence, learning the value of being uncomfortable and how to use running to become an all around happier human.more Host Tina Repa
Email ****@tinarepa.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 417Instagram 567 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. The Runner Dudes Podcast

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Welcome to the Runner Dudes podcast. Everyone is welcome! Runners are welcome, walkers are welcome, and the running curious are welcome. We are going to widen the door to running and soften the impact for anyone willing to lace up and show up. Today can be the day you take the first steps towards physical, mental and spiritual well being and become the person you were intended to be. We hope to inform, inspire, listen, learn and help you start your own running journey all while being moderately funny and low key entertaining!more Hosts Michael England, Dusty Smith
Producer/Network therunnerdudes
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Elizabeth Temple, Cigi England +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Running for Beginners

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Welcome to Running for Beginners. A Podcast that my friend and I thought was needed for beginning runners. A place where the information is basic and helpful to a new runner. Given to them by relatively new runners. Hosted by me, Mike Flemingmore Producer/Network 22Resolutionists
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Laura Saponar, Jennifer Parrella +17 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast

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The Half Marathon Training Plan Podcast helps beginners train smarter, stay healthy, and finish strong.Hosted by Coach Chris and Coach Maya, each episode breaks down the science of running into simple, practical strategies for building mileage safely, avoiding injury, fueling properly, and staying consistent from week one to race day.Whether you're training for your first 13.1 or coming back after burnout, this podcast teaches the system behind injury-free half marathon training — without hype, guesswork, or wasted miles.Start here → halfmarathontrainingplan.com/startmore Email ****@halfmarathontrainingplan.com
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

9. The Trainers On Running Podcast

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TRAINERS ON RUNNING Audio Running & Fitness Coaching for Beginners to 5K and Beyond Become fitter, faster and more confident — even if you think you hate running. TRAINERS ON RUNNING is a guided running and fitness coaching platform and podcast designed for complete beginners through to improving runners. Combining audio-led run coaching this is your all-in-one companion to start running, build endurance and transform your lifestyle. Born from the popular Trainers On Running Podcast , every session is professionally coached so you're never left behind...more Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Run Curious

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The beginner-friendly podcast for runners of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels.Whether you're a first-timer thinking about running or looking for a little motivation to get back out there, Run Curious looks to open doors and make the journey welcoming and achievable for everyone.It's an honest, inspiring look at what running means to different people (the you's and me's of the world) and how you can make it part of your life, too.more Recent Guests Jasper van Bruggen, Elise Verboomen +2 more
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11. Marathon Training for Beginners

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Mo and Harrison Crum here! We are new to running, and together, we are documenting our marathon training journey. This podcast is for beginners, by beginners! If you are training for a marathon or half marathon, this is for you! Most people don't run marathons, and that's because they don't think it's possible! We are here to prove most people wrong. If we can inspire others to start running, we consider this a success! Follow us on Instagram @crummymarathoners and DM us questions—we will answer as many as possible.more Hosts Mo Crum, Harrison Crum
Producer/Network Running with the Crummy Marathoners
Email ****@crummymarathoners.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 247Facebook 665Instagram 5.8K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. Beginner: the Guardian guide to running

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Follow our eight-week podcast training programme to improve your fitness, stamina and overall wellbeing. Download the entire series via iTunes or stream it on Acast
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 191Facebook 9.5MTwitter 10.6MInstagram 6.5M Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. Boogie Shoes Couch to 5K

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The Boogie Shoes Podcast was created to accompany you on your Couch to 5K® journey. Listen to great tunes while you gradually learn to run a 5K. Laura instructs you along the way and provides encouragement to help you reach your goals.Contact with questions at ****@gmail.commore Host Laura Benack
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 99 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. The None to Run Podcast

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We interview various experts with one goal in mind - to help you start running safely and keep running.
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Producer/Network Mark Kennedy & guests Like Rich Roll, Jeff Galloway, James Clear
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 54 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact