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Bad Boy Running

Ep 529 | Being Exploited By A Running Brand - Punk Runner Jimmy Watkins

Bad Boy Running

Jody Raynsford & David Hellard

Runner, Sports, Leisure, Fitness, Ultramarathon, Marathon, Health & Fitness, Running Injuries, Running, Hobbies, Ultrarunning

4.7539 Ratings

🗓️ 14 January 2024

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes life throws us a curveball that sets us off on a path we never expected. Jimmy Watkins' story embodies that serendipitous twist, transforming from a rugby player to a runner, and finally a rock star. Our episode peels back the layers of Jimmy's eclectic journey, where the sweat of the track blends with the grit of the stage. Hang on to your headphones as we traverse Jimmy's evolution, his audacious blend of athleticism and music, and the unyielding passion that driv...

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0:00.0

Welcome to Bad Boy Running. We've just finished with Jimmy. It's the second episode. We split

0:06.6

them, but we didn't split them by just cutting a knife between a long interview. We actually

0:13.4

did it two different parts because the first episode was so good. So if you haven't listened to

0:17.1

first, should we go and listen to that. That was all about how he changed from being a rugby player to running within two years,

0:24.9

was in the world championships and was running in the finals and decided to quit the sport

0:30.2

to become a rock and roll star.

0:31.5

This episode is all about that journey, about how he kind of lost his way from running,

0:36.6

how he went on tour, turned to drink,

0:39.8

joined his favorite band in the world. That didn't turn out well. And how he's now rock star running,

0:46.0

punk running, was nearly rock and roll running. And the story at the end is amazing to do with

0:51.8

feeling exploited by the industry.

1:00.0

And just the price that on running took out of him to tell his story,

1:04.9

it will make your jaw drop wide open in disbelief.

1:07.6

On running, get that man his kit back.

1:09.7

But thanks to see, guys.

1:10.7

You're going to love this.

1:11.4

Take it away, Nick.

1:14.2

They're bad.

1:15.1

They're boys.

1:18.2

And occasionally they talk about running.

1:24.4

Yes, it's the bad boy running podcast with your host, Jody Rainsford and David Heller.

1:24.7

Come back.

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