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Running Won't Save You

Running Won't Save You

By: Allie Bailey
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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 @runningwontsaveyoupod

Series six's topic iiiiiiissssss CHANGE!

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Episodes
  • When not to race Cocodona

    When not to race Cocodona
    Jul 3 2026

    Holly's back for this episode taking us through the various changes she's been experiencing in the last few months - warning - they're a bit sad.

    We talk about her Cocodona DNF and why watching Western States was a joy plus we answer some of your ace questions - keep them coming!

    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Change Isn't The Exception - It's The Rule

    Change Isn't The Exception - It's The Rule
    Jun 26 2026

    Allie and Kirsty are back for season six!

    Allie has been running 200 miles round mid wales on the Wild Horse 200, while Kirsty reports from Colorado ahead of her taking on the Hardrock 100. GOD IT'S SO EXCITING!

    There's the usual waffle about stuff like what the circle pit was for and why Kirsty is sleeping in a tent, plus we answer some of your questions on change! Keep them coming!

    This season's podcast is sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Reality of Being an RD with James Elson

    The Reality of Being an RD with James Elson
    May 1 2026

    In our final episode of the season we are joined by Centurion Race Director and highly decorated UK ultrarunner James Elson.

    James has spent 15 years building Centurion from the ground up and talks to us about the process behind making these races work, the reality of what goes into them, how much they cost and the future of UK ultrarunning.

    We also answer some of your questions.

    You can find your first ultra at Centurionrunning.com.

    This series is once again sponsored by our friends at XMILES - your one stop nutrition shop, You can get 10% off your orders using the code RWSY10.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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