In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we’re joined by entrepreneur, ultramarathoner, and media powerhouse Randi Zuckerberg, fresh off completing her sixth World Marathon Major in Tokyo.

As CEO of Zuckerberg Media, mother of three, and now a Cocodona 250 trainee, Randi opens up about what running has taught her—not just about physical endurance, but about presence, perseverance, and the joy of showing up even when motivation runs dry.

We unpack:

Her path to becoming a 6-Star Finisher, including 16 marathons and 11 ultras 🏃‍♀️ The leap from entrepreneur to ultrarunner: how running helped her navigate stress and build resilience

Training for Cocodona 250, a grueling 250-mile ultra in Arizona and one of the toughest footraces on the planet

How she balances family, business, and a race calendar that spans continents

The power of community, showing up when you're tired, and what it really means to redefine your limits

This episode is packed with wisdom and some serious motivation from one of the busiest, and boldest women on the planet.

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In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Romesh Ranganathan, fresh off the finish line of his second London Marathon.

World-renowned comedian Romesh takes us behind the scenes of his marathon journey—from training to race day antics. He shares how his relationship with running has evolved, from hating school cross-country to completing his second marathon. Along the way, he set personal targets—and had some hilariously unhinged conversations you won’t want to miss.

We unpack:

🏁 “It was better than any other career highlight” – Romesh reflects on the full marathon experience, start to finish

🏃‍♂️ How his training went: from running “comedically slowly” to the strategic disguises he wears while out on a run

👟 “I got goosebumps” – a reflection on the power of the running community

🤝 A Deal with Coach Ben – An unexpected agreement that could lead to some truly entertaining outcomes

😂 Other hilarious highlights that left Ben, Anya and the production crew in stitches

This episode is full of honest reflection, unfiltered humour, and surprisingly heartfelt insights—a reminder that you don’t need to be “a runner” to run a marathon. You just need to show up.

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What happens when you don’t just challenge expectations—but set out to break the rules entirely?

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, we sit down with Oli Paterson (aka El Burrito) just days after running a 2:52 marathon. Having turned his life around from addiction and weighing 135kg, Oli is now on a mission to defy the limits that coaches, data, and even physics claim a 100kg+ runner can achieve. He proves that not being built like a typical runner doesn’t define your speed, strength, or potential. With an outlandish, daring, and fiercely competitive mindset, he’s rewriting the rules and proving anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

We unpack:

🧨 Oli’s transformation from alcohol, gambling, and tobacco addiction to chasing personal bests

⚡ 135kg to Sub-3 – The story behind his dramatic weight loss and breakthrough marathon time

🧠 Oli’s interesting perspective on the power of running

🎯 His Next Guinness World Record

⚖️ Finding YOUR Balance – A raw chat with Anya, Ben, and Oli on how to live fully while training hard

🍔 How Oli manages to still enjoy the crazy food he makes whilst going after ridiculously quick times

Oli’s journey is bold, inspiring, and refreshingly honest—a reminder that progress isn’t linear, and sometimes the best path is the one no one thought was possible.

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