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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.

Recent Episodes

You Can Finish Strong If You Fuel Well

Send us Fan Mail We speak with trail runner and coach Andrew Erasmus about what makes trail running feel different from the road and how to start with confidence. We get practical about safety, fuelling, and mindset so you can enjoy the trails and still finish strong. • wildlife concerns in South Africa and why basic awareness matters more than fear • simple safety habits including first aid and running with others • trail running nutrition basics and why each athlete needs to test their own ...

23 MIN

Brian’s Run Pod Goes to Video

Send us Fan Mail You’ve heard the voice, but now you can see the conversation. Brian’s Run Pod is stepping up with video podcast episodes, giving you the choice to listen as normal or watch the full chat unfold on screen. If you’ve ever wondered who’s speaking, how a guest reacts in real time, or what gets left unsaid between the lines, video adds that extra dimension without changing what you already love about the show. We break down how it works on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, inclu...

1 MIN

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 ...

24 MIN

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...

30 MIN

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 ...

25 MIN