Brian's Run Pod

About Brian's Run Pod

Welcome to Brian's Run Pod, the podcast where we lace up our running shoes and explore the exhilarating world of running. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a casual jogger, or just thinking about taking your first stride, this podcast is your ultimate companion on your running journey. Join us as we dive deep into the sport of running, covering everything from training tips and race strategies to personal stories and inspiring interviews with runners from all walks of life. Whether you're looking to improve your race times, stay motivated, or simply enjoy the therapeutic rhythm of running, Brian's Run Pod has something for every runner.

Publisher

Brian Patterson

Category

education · health & fitness · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Dec 2022

Latest episode

1 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

208 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Nov 2026

   From Road Runner To Confident Trail Runner

   Send us Fan Mail We talk with trail running coach Andrew Erasmus about moving from road running to trail running without getting humbled by hills, technical ground, or the urge to chase pace. We share practical ways to train for climbs and descents, build strength without overcomplicating it, and stay safe when you run in remote places. • key differences between road running and trail running, from stride to mindset • why trail pace varies and effort matters more than splits ...

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   Trail Running Beyond The Metrics And Into Reality

   Send us Fan Mail We dig into what actually matters when trail running gets real, where lab-perfect metrics collide with fatigue, terrain, and the mental game. In part two of my chat with Jonathan Fors we share practical strength ideas, honest mindset shifts, and a standout story of running Portugal’s coast that brings the whole philosophy to life. • metrics versus reality in trail and ultra-distance running • building an endurant body rather than a specialised one • why single-leg strength...

3. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Trail Running Made Simple

   Send us Fan Mail We talk with trail runner and coach Jonathan Fors about going from a non sporty childhood in northern Sweden to building a steady running habit that eventually becomes a major part of his life. We dig into what makes trail running harder than road running, and what training actually keeps you strong when terrain and fatigue start to bite. • Jonathan’s early relationship with sport and why he never felt like a natural athlete • How small, repeatable runs build distance over ...

Who has been a guest on Brian's Run Pod

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Merili Freear
• Lindsey Hanna
• Christi Dee
• TJ Dailey
• Andrea Doney

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

675

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

100

Social presence

91

YouTube

64

Engagement

76

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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