Hello and welcome to another gathering of the RunPod Run Club. This is where runners unite.

I know you might be listening on your own right now, but there are thousands of other people out running at the same time and they are all listening as well.

And I guess the question is, what would you hope to get out of an episode of Run Pod?

I mean, imagine some escapism to take your mind off the actual running, perhaps.

Perhaps a bit of inspiration to get you moving.

And also don't forget some motivation.

Because sometimes the sofa is really comfy, or it's dark outside, or it's raining, or it's cold.

Or maybe you just can't be bothered.

Well, look, today I am joined by someone that will help give some ultimate motivation,

inspiration and escapism.

I'm Jenny Faulkner and I'm delighted that today I'm joined by someone who does know a thing or two

about running. Believe me, it's Greg Rutherford.

Greg, hello. welcome to Runport.

Hi, thank you for having me.

That's all right.

Do you ever struggle to get out there and kind of do exercise?

I can just imagine that you're highly motivated all the time.

It's a bit of a mixed bag.

The funny thing now, when I was an athlete, you get used to a process and a training program is set. So there's certain times you'd get up. I had to get into London when I was London based for a certain time in the morning. So you just get into that routine of doing it. It's just like going to work effectively. But I've been retired now, what, two years just gone, which has flown past.

And it is amazing when it's not your job anymore and when you don't have other people

relying on you to get out there, I've suddenly realized that it can be far more difficult.

And like you just said in the intro there, the sofa can be very warm and it can be far more

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