3 Mile Rundown
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -3MileRunDown - Running interviews with influential human beings in full 360° video experience shared as Podcasts.I am the host Joel Benton, a Video Games Agent by trade and I am running 3 miles at minimum every day. I have been on a running streak since January 1st, 2011.Right now I am number 303 on the International Runners Streak Registry: https://www.runeveryday.com/all_active_streaks.phpPersonally I love running in the morning and without music. I picked up running for health reasons and just never stopped. I always learn so much when I run with interesting people; so now I invite Olympians, Spartans, Tough Mudders, Cross Country Runners, Trail Runners, Marathoners as well as leisurely Joggers and Streak Runners, Runners for Mental Health, because of Mental Health or Health in general, just like me whenever I can.I record the run for you in audio format to listen to and run with us. You can expect to see, hear and run along every Wednesday!
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S1:E12 - Trail Running Interview with Ultra Runner Simon Prytherch who runs 100 miles per week
August 19, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJoining me on today’s trail running interview is ULTRA runner Simon Prytherch who runs 100 miles per week. He went from a total non-runner before deciding now is the time to pick up Ultra-Marathons. Simon Prytherch is truly full of knowledge. Since he has undergone the process from moderately active but smoking and drinking to specialising in races of 100 miles or more, you are one lucky gal or guy as Simon is coaching athletes of all abilities. So, no matter if you are progressing toward...
S1:E11 - Ultra Runner Joshua Deuermeyer - Running Interview On Buying a Running Shop
August 12, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBUltra Runner Joshua Deuermeyer shares his dream of buying his own running shop in Las Vegas called the Red Rock Running Company. So how did he and his three friends end up running a Sports company in Las Vegas? Well, it all started with an email response to his friend saying: “Dude, I just had a dream the other night about buying a shoe store!”. That was Dewey responding to his friend Mark after he forwarded him an email that the Red Rock Running Company is for sale. With two of the friend...
S1:E10 - Trail Running Coach Kimberly Mathis-Reed takes us on a Running Interview through the Desert
August 05, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBToday, I am having the pleasure to talk to and run with trail Running Coach Kimberly Mathis-Reed, or Kim, who takes us through the desert of Nevada. Her life journey is an extraordinary story of a life well lived and how tragedy turned to a holistic running and life coaching business. She is a native to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, close to Henderson in the State of Nevada, USA. Her grandfather moved there to help build the Dam and the family never left. It is a stunning environment to ru...
E1:S2 - Trail Running Interview with 73 Years Old Gary Rust who has been a Streak Runner For 35 Years
June 03, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJoining me today on my trail running interview is 73 Years Old Gary Rust who has been a Streak Runner For 35 Years. He has managed to continue streak running for 35 years, which ranks him at number 41 in the world of streak runners according to the Running Streak Association. Gary Rust, a previous PE school teacher, a running coach, winner and record breaker of many races in his age group and a ‘Grand Master’ of streak running. He runs a mile or more every day. Whilst his isn’t the longes...
Stabbed and left for dead. How do you ever run again?!
January 26, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBPhil Hewitt is a fascinating guy. A career journalist, marathon runner and cricket fan, he was in South Africa to watch an international when a few wrong turns and careless decisions left him bleeding to death after a mugging by the side of a busy highway. I run three miles or so on a beautiful, crisp, sunny morning in Hampshire and we talk about the restorative power of exercise. Phil has written a fascinating book Outrunning the Demons where he describes his path back from the PTSD he suf...
S1:E33 - Phil Hewitt, ULTRA Marathon Runner Joins me on my Running Interview
January 22, 2020 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBPhil Hewitt ULTRA Marathon runner joins me on my running streak interview. A career journalist, marathon runner and cricket fan now living with scars and PTSD. One heals, the other is a work in progress we can follow via a book that was written in 2019: ‘Outrunning the Demons’ (Link Below) He was in South Africa to watch an international and was on his way back to his hotel when a few wrong turns and somewhat careless decisions – given the location – left him bleeding to death by the side ...
How does Virgin Radio Breakfast Show presenter Vassos Alexander get home from work?
December 17, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIt was a real pleasure to run part of Vassos' commute home from his job as co-presenter of the Virgin Radio breakfast show. We met at the News International studios near Borough Market in London and ran along the Thames. The weather was lovely and the pace was quick. We dodged tourists near the London Eye and had a thoroughly enjoyable chat. There's an interesting back story about this run which you'll have to ask Vassos to tell you. Vassos' enthusiasm for running is infectious. Just listen...
What's it like to represent your country? I run in Cardiff with Welsh legend Tom Marshall
December 17, 2019 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBTom Marshall has over fifty Welsh international vests in his collection - as well as world championship wins in the cross country discipline and two sub four minute miles in competition. He's one tough individual and in an entirely different league to me. Almost a different species! Tom and I chat about his work with fascinating startup sportsinjusryfix.com as well as what it takes to compete at sports highest levels. Wales is an amazing country and the people are always warm and welcomi...
How do you win an Olympic gold at twenty and then a bronze aged forty?!
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBGreg Searle MBE is a national treasure. Its mindblowing to think of the training and dedication it takes to win and olympic gold. At the age of twenty I was in nightclubs until the early hours and in no state to focus like that. Now imagine fighting off twenty year olds at the age of forty to gain a place in a boat representing your country at the olympics. It beggars belief. I'm pleased to tell you that Greg is a genuinely lovely guy. One you get past his good looks and rock hard 6' 4" ph...
How do you start a charity to help men with PTSD and bereavement issues?
December 17, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEfrem Brynin was on Season 2 of SAS, Who Dares Wins where he was beasted by the directing staff and we discovered his heartbreaking story. https://youtu.be/cWT-9T_Zqsk Efrem is mentally and physically tough because he's had to be. He turned unthinkable grief into a drive to run the https://www.strongmen.org.uk charity to help men suffering with mental health issues following trauma, PTSD and bereavement. We live near one another as it happens and did a lovely three miles in National Trust ...
S1:E32 - SAS: Who Dares Wins - Channel 4 - Competitor Efrem Brynin, Joins me for a Running Interview
December 11, 2019 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSAS: Who Dares Wins - Channel 4 - Competitor Efrem Brynin, joins me for a Running Interview. Efrem Brynin is the founder of the UK based StrongMen Charity, helping men with PTSD and bereavement above the age of 18 in whatever way possible. Efrem is mentally and physically tough because he's had to be. He was on Season 2 of S.A.S. - Who Dares Wins, where he was bested by the directing staff and we (my wife and I) discovered his heartbreaking story. We live near one another as it happens an...
S1:E31 - Team GB Rower and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Searle - Running Interview
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJoin me on my running interview with team GB Rower Olympics Gold Medalist, Greg Searle. He is a British Olympic rower educated at Hampton School and London South Bank University and is seen as a national treasure here in the UK. Its mind blowing to think of the training and dedication it takes to win Olympic Gold. Have you ever thought this through? I don’t know about you, but at the age of twenty I was in nightclubs until the early hours and in no state to focus, let alone put in the hour...
E1:S31 - Team GB Rower and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Searle - Running Interview
December 06, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBJoin me on my running interview with team GB Rower Olympics Gold Medalist, Greg Searle. He is a British Olympic rower educated at Hampton School and London South Bank University and is seen as a national treasure here in the UK. Its mind blowing to think of the training and dedication it takes to win Olympic Gold. Have you ever thought this through? I don’t know about you, but at the age of twenty I was in nightclubs until the early hours and in no state to focus, let alone put in the hour...
S1:E30 - Olympic Track and Field Gold Medalist Tom Marshall, joins me for this Running Interview
October 23, 2019 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBOlympic Track and Field Gold Medalist Tom Marshall, joins me for this Running Interview today! Tom Marshall is what they call a sub four-minute miler and he represented Wales in the 1,500 meters at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast. He has competed and won medals in several events, including the Diamond League. He is now on track in targeting the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and World and European Championships along the way. Whilst he is on one or the other competition tr...
S1:E29 - Park Run Interview with William Pullen Ted X Speaker about Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT)
September 18, 2019 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBJoining me today on my park run journey is William Pullen, who is a Ted X Speaker talking about dynamic running therapy, short for DRT. Psychotherapist William Pullen has developed something called “Dynamic Running Therapy” (DRT) whereby William pulls from the “static and sometimes medical atmosphere” of a therapists office that often feels uncomfortable to clients into a natural environment of a park. His current sessions are privately available for £150 per session and is meeting clients ...
How do new mums and women in general find like-minded others to run with?
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBLeanne Davies is quite an amazing person. As a new mum she wanted to find other women locally who were in a similar position to run with and talk to. Now Leanne and her colleagues organise 65,000 women all across the UK in support of one another. Incredible. Leanne's facebook group Run Mummy Run is one of the biggest of its kind and is testimony to her hard work, determination and persistence.
How do you treat anxiety and depression with running?
September 07, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWilliam Pullen is a fascinating guy. His story is an interesting one. I first became aware of William watching his Ted X talk about the work he does in his practice as a psychotherapist treating those with anxiety and depression issues using a mic of traditional talk therapy and doing what we all love - getting out and running with his clients. Check out William's Ted X talk here: https://youtu.be/Sq6393AreD4 He and I did a lap of London's Hyde Park and the time flew by. The weather was...
Susie Chan is a phenomenon
August 29, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBSusy Chan is a formidable woman. Aside from competing in some of the world's toughest races like the Marathon Des Sables, she regularly speaks on TV and at seminars and is the most prolific social media influencer imaginable. Susie and I meet early one morning in Hampshire and run a few pleasant miles around the old army ranges. I couldn't help thinking that she was taking it easy on me. Susy was fascinating to talk to. If you aren't already, you should follow her on social media. Her feed...
How do you launch the National Running Show from your kitchen table?
August 09, 2019 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBMike Seaman is a truly charming, affable, charismatic guy. We met in a wet car park near his house. Mike was feeling under the weather but because he's a committed runner, naturally he came out anyway. Mike gave up the corporate event management world to go out on his own and start an exhibition focussed on the sport we all love. Its a big, balsy move and I very much admire him for it. Fortunately, because he's good at what he does, the National Running Show at the NEC in Birmingham was a ...
S1:E28 - Running Streak interview with the National Running Show founder, Mike Seaman
July 24, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBToday I’m joined by the founder of The National Running Show, Mike Seaman. His success story was born from his kitchen table, where his passion for running motivated him to create a running show from passion, and not just based on making money. In today's fast paced online business boom, this is a feat on it's own! Mike will tell you that he has 15+ years in event organisation and absolutely loves events. He is constantly impressed by the inventiveness of exhibitors and organisers to create...
S1:E27 - Marathon Des Sables ULTRA Runner Susie Chan - Running Interview
July 17, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBToday I’m running with Marathon Des Sables ULTRA runner Susie Chan. Her mission in life is, "to inspire more people to get active". That’s what gave her the chance to work collaboratively with Strava as it is also their goal. Named and “the number 1 runner to follow on Instagram” by Runners World. Previous Guinness World Record holder for 12-hour treadmill running, 3rd female to cross the finish line in the Jungle Ultra Marathon. Susie Chan is an Endurance Runner, who takes on races of all ...
E1:S27 - Marathon Des Sables ULTRA Runner Susie Chan - Running Interview
July 17, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBToday I’m running with Marathon Des Sables ULTRA runner Susie Chan. Her mission in life is, "to inspire more people to get active". That’s what gave her the chance to work collaboratively with Strava as it is also their goal. Named and “the number 1 runner to follow on Instagram” by Runners World. Previous Guinness World Record holder for 12-hour treadmill running, 3rd female to cross the finish line in the Jungle Ultra Marathon. Susie Chan is an Endurance Runner, who takes on races of all ...
E1:S26 - Run Streak Interview with Leanne Davies from 'Run Mummy Run'
July 10, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBToday I am privileged to interview on my running streak, Entrepreneur and mum, Leanne Davies from Run Mummy Run. She is someone who followed her passion and turned it into a work from home business. I know that this is an upcoming desire for many #StayAtHome parents as one income may not be sufficient. Leanne's journey started in December 2012, after talking with one of her running buddies (Wendy) about her frustrations of running. The result? She decided she wanted a network of like-minde...
S1:E26 - Run Streak Interview with Leanne Davies from 'Run Mummy Run'
July 10, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBToday I am privileged to interview on my running streak, Entrepreneur and mum, Leanne Davies from Run Mummy Run. She is someone who followed her passion and turned it into a work from home business. I know that this is an upcoming desire for many #StayAtHome parents as one income may not be sufficient. Leanne's journey started in December 2012, after talking with one of her running buddies (Wendy) about her frustrations of running. The result? She decided she wanted a network of like-minde...
S1:E24 - Running Streak Interview with Virgin Radio The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Presenter, Vassos Alexander
May 29, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBToday I am in London and in the lucky position to have a running interview with The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Sports News Presenter Vassos Alexander. He previously worked for the BBC 5live and Radio 2. It’s a well-known fact that he runs his commute and – obviously - loves to talk about sports for a living. If you don’t know him yet, it’s time to present a view highlights in his career because you will have undoubtedly heard his voice if you follow sports on the radio. I don’t think I’m o...
S1:E9 - Ultra Marathon Runner Andy Nuttall Running Interview About His Ultra Magazine Journey
February 06, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBToday’s running partner is an Ultra-Marathon runner that goes by the name of Andy Nuttall who talks about his journey to creating the amazing Ultra Running Magazine. ULTRA Magazine is the UK's first print magazine dedicated to ultra running - generally speaking, any running race longer than the marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Andy Nuttall went from 42 years old moderate (like here and there) runner to developing a pallet for Ultra runs thanks to a friend. The decision came about one day w...
S1:E7 - Trail Running Interview With Run Company Shop Founder James Ellis
January 30, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJoining me today on my trail running interview is James Ellis, Founder of the Run Company Running shops, where we talk about the importance of Gait Analysis, to identify the way you walk and run. This allows you to fully understand how to run better and what running shoes you need to enhance your running and take it to the next level. The Run Company has shops in Chichester, Brighton and soon to come, Woking in the UK. You can visit and buy running gear at the shop or even order online a...
S1:E8 - Trail Running Interview With Run Company Shop Founder James Ellis
January 30, 2019 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBJoining me today on my trail running interview is James Ellis, Founder of the Run Company Running shops, where we talk about the importance of Gait Analysis, to identify the way you walk and run. This allows you to fully understand how to run better and what running shoes you need to enhance your running and take it to the next level. The Run Company has shops in Chichester, Brighton and soon to come, Woking in the UK. You can visit and buy running gear at the shop or even order online a...
S1:E7 - Running Interview with Ultra Runner Alyson Allen - We Talk About Competing In 135 Mile Race at Death Valley
January 16, 2019 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday’s running partner is ultra runner Alyson Allen, who shares her experience competing in the 135 mile race at Death Valley. She was the first female finisher in her age group at the Ultra-Marathon at Badwater which was held at California’s Death Valley (her time: 25:53:07) in 2016. It is categorised as one of the toughest if not the toughest footrace in the world. Alyson Allen né Venti makes me question why I am even starting today but such is life. Sometimes you must start before you ...
S1:E6 - Carlie Pipe - Road Running Interview with Half Marathon And Long Distance Runner
January 09, 2019 15:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBJoining me today on this road running interview is Half Marathon And Long Distance Runner Carlie Pipe. She competes internationally, flying the flag for Barbados. She describes herself as an athlete, podcast host, tired parent, professional writer and copywriter, Barbadian, fit chick, professional, ice-cream lover. I know I am in it over my head, so I’m glad when you are joining my road run with this powerhouse of a woman. I got to meet Carlie on a ‘Time Out’ for me in Barbados. There is ...
S1:E5 - Shane Antill - Team GB Triathlete, Ironman Triathlon - Running Interview
January 02, 2019 15:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBToday’s running partner is a 7x Ironman triathlete and a Team GB Triathlon runner. He was originally a Pro Level Golfer, who ended up representing Team GB in Triathlon starting in 2016. It was a running buddy match made randomly on an airplane to Barcelona, Spain. I went there for work, he went there for the last Ironman triathlon before this run in 2018. Please join today's run with Shane Antill and hear all about his training, his seven Ironman competitions, coming back from an accident...
S1:E4 - Personal Growth Tips - Running Interview With Personal Trainer Jamie Alderton
December 19, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s running partner is Jamie Alderton, who shares his personal growth tips for success. He is a world renowned Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer, Fitness Model, World Record Holder, Motivational Speaker, Author, Blogger, Instagram Legend, Retired Soldier and all-round influencer of Body, Mind and Business. Before you are getting the wrong idea, I’d like to confirm that this all refers to one person! Jamie or Jay, as he calls himself is a modern (almost) rags to riches story! As in all of t...
S1:E3 - Trail Running Interview With Swim Run Competitor Christopher Sundberg From ARK Swimrun
December 12, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBJoining me today on my trail running interview is Swim Run Competitor Christopher Sundberg From ARK Swimrun. 16 years ago he wrote the first ‘Just Cause’ Video Game in his kitchen. Whilst he still works as Chief Creative Officer, Avalanche Studios, he founded and runs his own Swimrun wear company, ARK Swimrun. Today, I am having the pleasure to run with and introduce you to my good friend, Christofer Sundberg. I mentioned him in my last video recorded run with Gary Rust where you can hear ...
S1:E2 - Trail Running Interview with 73 Years Old Gary Rust who has been a Streak Runner For 35 Years
December 05, 2018 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBJoining me today on my trail running interview is 73 Years Old Gary Rust who has been a Streak Runner For 35 Years. He has managed to continue streak running for 35 years, which ranks him at number 41 in the world of streak runners according to the Running Streak Association. Gary Rust, a previous PE school teacher, a running coach, winner and record breaker of many races in his age group and a ‘Grand Master’ of streak running. He runs a mile or more every day. Whilst his isn’t the longes...
S1:E1 - World’s Toughest Mudder 2018 Running Interview With Charles Boher
November 28, 2018 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIntroducing the World’s Toughest Mudder 2018 running interview with Charles Boher. Today I am having the pleasure to run and talk to Charlie Boher, who won a Tough Mudder event and completed marathons in most major countries, including one over the Great Wall of China as part of his training runs. This run is all about mental strength. Winning one Tough Mudder is an achievement, winning the Holy Grail of all Tough Mudder’s is something to wrap your head around. He holds the title and recor...