Summary
In this very special episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes a true legend of British running- Sir Brendan Foster.
Brendan is the amazing man behind one of the most iconic races in the UK: The Great North Run.
First launched in 1981 with 12,000 runners, it now attracts a staggering 60,000 participants each year, making it one of the most spectacular mass-participation races in the country.
As we gear up for the next race on Sunday 7 September 2025, Sir Brendan shares the story behind this beloved half marathon.
From star-studded race starters like Ant & Dec to Sting - who famously high-fived so many runners he couldn't play guitar afterwards - this episode is packed with charm, nostalgia, and the incredible spirit of the North East.
You don’t want to miss this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with one of running’s greatest champions
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| 0:00.0 | Now it's time to thank our partner for this episode of Run Pod, New Balance. |
| 0:08.5 | Now it's that time of year, yep, marathon season is here. |
| 0:12.5 | And with New Balance being the footwear and clothing sponsors of the TCS London Marathon, |
| 0:17.2 | they've brought out their race range, preparing you for any run. Every year I actually |
| 0:23.5 | invest in some amazing kit from their collection. You can find everything you need to prep for your |
| 0:28.2 | race day, whichever race you're running, or wear it even if you have zero intentions of running |
| 0:34.0 | a race any time soon. I will be there running 26.2 miles round London on April the 27th |
| 0:40.4 | and you can actually get London Edition marathon clothing |
| 0:43.8 | along with some really snazzy fuel cell |
| 0:46.6 | and fresh foam running trainers. |
| 0:48.9 | The colours are amazing. |
| 0:51.1 | Visit newbalance.co.ukuk slash running |
| 0:54.0 | to see how you can level up your running game. |
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| 1:10.7 | That's why, when you use less |
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| 1:18.7 | EDF. Change is in our power. Households to reduce their weekday peak electricity usage by 50% |
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| 1:31.1 | If you open your Aero chocolate |
| 1:32.6 | and find it's missing its delicious bubbles, |
| 1:35.5 | you could start a journal about why the universe is conspiring against you |
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