Welcome to the Runner's World UK podcast. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, each week we will be discussing topics within the world of running; we're talking the best training advice from elite running coaches and athletes, the latest science and tech, nutrition advice, hot takes and everything in between.

We also love suggestions from our audience, so please do email us with any topics, training tips, and stories that you think are relevant to running. Please email [email protected].

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Altitude training has always been utilised by the very fast to get even faster, but why is it such an effective training tool? We went to the Altitude Centre in London to find out precisely what happens to the body when we run at altitude, chat about heat adaptation for runners and talk to Montane ultra endurance athlete Katy Parrott about her training and racing.

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Ben Hobson
Multiplatform Director

Ben is Runner's World's Multiplatform Director and has worked at the title for over 11 years. He has always had a deep interest in running shoes and tech and has amassed a wealth of knowledge on running products during this time and through countless hours of testing. Ben also enjoys exploring the science behind running and how it informs advances in training and racing. He is also the co-host of the weekly podcast. Ben is a firm believer that running is just as much about adventure and fun as about chasing PBs, and he likes nothing more than a day spent explore new trails.