Good podcasts for running

[AngelicCurls]

Can anyone recommend any good podcasts I can download to run to? I'm starting to go for longer 10k+ runs and the sound of my own panting gets a bit boring after a while

[TheGreatSnafu]

I listen to Woman's Hour - the late night ones are good.

Also my local library has a free app where I can hire free audiobooks - those are keeping me going right now during running.

Serial is the most listened to podcast - I found it quite immersive. I haven't listened to Season 2 yet but am looking forward to it.

[SnuffleGruntSnorter]

Have you tried 'Zombies,Run!'? I really enjoy it - you listen to your own music in between bits of storyline, with optional hoards of zombies chasing you that mean you have to increase your pace by 20%

[ThursdayLastWeek]

I listen to the Friday Night Comedy from R4, Fighting Talk, Serial, This American Life, Confessions

When I'm training for longer races I have to find more than that because I seem to through them so quickly, but they are the ones I've stuck with now I'm pregnant and can barely stand let alone run

[SnuffleGruntSnorter]

.... Although I did once frighten a couple having a picnic when I was calmly jogging past then suddenly screamed and started running fast

[Anglaise1]

I listen to Mayo and Kermode for long runs, it lasts over 2 hours then I stick something else on for the last hour. Other than that, Graham Norton (around 50 mins), then lots of radio 4 programmes, Friday night comedy, back catalogue Desert Island Discs, The Archers omnibus, Woman's hour, the life scientific, medical matters, the food programme...most programmes in fact except Midweek as I can't stand Libby Purves for some reason

[MrsMook]

I use zombies too. The girl guides make me laugh as I'm involved in Guiding.

[Hrafnkel]

This is the thread for me!

I listen to r4 podcasts:
Saturday live and archers are good as they are long.

Infinite monkey cage, midweek, woman's hour, life scientific, word of mouth, Friday night comedy, kitchen cabinet. It depends really X

[AngelicCurls]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I looked at serial but I run down some quite isolated country roads but don't want anything spooky [wimp emoticon] ! Will Google the other suggestions- now it's need to find headphones that don't keep falling out!

[TheGreatSnafu]

Ha - AngelicCurls - I had the same, I about scared the shit out of myself listening to serial and I run in London but through some isolated parts of parks (which is exactly what it in the podcast) - I may have done a few bad-form-too-fast-for-me runs through the scariest most isolated parts of my runs when listening to Serial!

I've given up on running in isolated areas - guess I'm with you in the wimp club.

[Doyouthinktheysaurus]

Marathon Talk

It's not just for marathon runners, it's all about running though, humurous and interesting in equal measures. I love it.....

[museumum]

Marathon talk is great. I've never run a marathon and probably never will but it's all relevant. Great interviews. I've just listened to a vet recent one with a South African mum who had won comrades ultra marathon. She was great.

[Pipbin]

I agree with Infinite Monkey Cage. There is a huge back catalogue too.

[moggle]

I used to listen to The Bugle - topical / political comedy with Andy Zaltzmann, if it's still going; IIRC it was quite long episodes. Also Rhod Gilbert's podcast on radio Wales though that is only half an hour.

[moggle]

Sorry looks like the Bugle is only 30 mins too these days. Better make a playlist...

[AngelicCurls]

Glad I'm not the only wimp! Last night running past woods in the pitch black made me wish I'd taken the dog! Have downloaded a few suggestions, listened to kitchen cabinet last night- not mega interesting but passed the time, will look out the marathon one as well. Thanks for all the ideas

[teainteacher]

I'm big into podcasts. My faves are My Dad Wrote a Porno, S'laughter True Crime Podcast and The Guilty Feminist. All comedy ones.

[Veterinari]

Tough girl podcast!
Amazing inspirational women interviewed about their cool adventures