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    Runner's World Podcast

    Runner's World Podcast

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    The Runner's World podcast is your weekly dose of all things running. Hosted by Rick Pearson and Ben Hobson, we are here to inform and entertain with unique interviews, advice and in-depth discussions from celebrity guests, elite athletes, pro coaches, musicians, comedians and everyday runners, focusing on every element from the world of running.

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    Does running have a doping problem?

    Does running have a doping problem?

    June 16, 2026
    47m
    Joining Rick and Ben this week is journalist and author James Witts, who has just written the book, Dope: How the cheats stay one step ahead, and what's being done to stop them. We discuss the ongoing threat of doping in running, the measures being taken to stop it (and whether they're working), what the future of the sport looks like with gene therapy and AI aiding dopers, the Enhanced Games and much more . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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