Running Won't Save You

About Running Won't Save You

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 (mailto:runningwontsaveyoupod@gmail.com) and follow us on Instagram at @runningwontsaveyoupod Series six's topic iiiiiiissssss CHANGE!

Publisher

Allie Bailey

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Dec 2024

Latest episode

7 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

65 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Nov 2026

   The Cult of Performative Running

   We're back! The theme for season seven is CULTS and in the first episode of the series Allie and Kirsty take a look at performative running and ask is it a cult or a just a harmless influencer led smear on the sport? Trigger warning, we do talk about Spencer Matthews a bit. We would love to hear your thoughts on this so head to instagram and lets us know your takeaways and questions! This seasons podcasts are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 15% off sitewide using the code RUN15.

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Great Norse Run Special

   Here’s a special episode where we chat bit about the good and bad UTMB but also Allie's run across Iceland with the Great Norse Run. This one's more about feelings than anything else but we think it important to talk about the effects these long multi day things can have, so hopefully you enjoy it. Plus there's a super exciting announcement form Kirsty’s next race at the end of this episode! This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com (http://www.adventurebooks.com)

3. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Menopause and Ultrarunning: The Female Hormone Odyssey with Dr Nicky Keay

   We are thrilled to welcome hormone and menopause expert Dr Nicky Keay for our end of season special where we answer your questions and bust numerous myths about the symptoms and effects of perimenopause and menopause on female runners. There are some really surprising findings in this episode, as well as some great advice that comes from science as opposed to what Tina in instagram says, plus we go through the best ways to support yourself during this super exciting time (and it is exciting!). Huge thanks to Nicky - you can get a copy of her books or book an appointment at her clinic here: https://nickykeayfitness.com/ (https://nickykeayfitness.com/). This seasons podcast are sponsored by Vertebrate Publishing - you can get 10% off all books using the code RUN10 at www.adventurebooks.com (http://www.adventurebooks.com)

Who has been a guest on Running Won't Save You

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

• Sarah Perry
• Kirsty Reade
• Dr Josie Perry
• Damian Hall
• JANEY

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

344 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Books guests

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