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    Join Coach Ben Parker and Coach Anya Culling every Friday as they deep-dive into running with Olympians, world-class coaches, and inspiring runners - from Romesh Ranganathan to Alex Yee and Lucy Charles-Barclay. Expect captivating stories, hilarious mishaps, and actionable coaching tips (incl. weekly tips from Olympian Steph Davis) on training, injury prevention, mindset, recovery, and performance. Whether it’s your first 5K or a marathon PB, we’ll fuel your next run. New episodes every Friday.

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    Roman Kemp | Getting Back Into Running (and How It Helps My Mental Health)

    Roman Kemp | Getting Back Into Running (and How It Helps My Mental Health)

    January 16, 2026
    59m

    “The number one thing that helps me mentally is physical movement”.


    This week on The Runna Podcast, hosts Ben and Anya sit down with broadcaster and presenter Roman Kemp as he begins his Return to Running journey with Runna.

    Listen as Roman shares why he’s picking up running again, and how movement truly improves his mental health - providing structure, perspective, and anxiety relief. 


    Roman shares how running sparks his best ideas, why removing vanity has changed his training approach, and the damaging impact of rigid life goals.


    From men’s mental health, to Harry Styles, and his recent Celebrity Race Across The World victory, this hilarious, yet deeply human episode is perfect company for your next run or rest day! 


    Highlights Include:

    🔁 The mental health benefits of running

    🎯 “Preparation meets opportunity” - the secret to luck

    🌍 Behind the Scenes on Celebrity Race Across The World 


    If you’re returning to running yourself or looking for a powerful tool to boost your mental wellbeing, you’ll love this conversation! 


    🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 

    🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26

    And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛


    📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast




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