Summary
In this heartfelt episode of RunPod, Jenni is joined by Emmerdale’s Tony Audenshaw- actor, passionate runner, and proud marathoner with more than a few fancy-dress records to his name.
Tony shares the story of how running transformed his life- from struggling through his first marathon to chasing sub-three-hour times, tackling ultramarathons, and finding joy on the trails. He opens up about his late wife Ruth, their shared love of running, and how he honoured her memory at this year’s London Marathon while raising vital funds for pancreatic cancer research.
From the camaraderie of running clubs to the quiet strength found on Peak District trails, Tony reflects on resilience, ageing, injury, and the simple magic of putting one foot in front of the other.
Whether you’re chasing PBs, starting Couch to 5K, or just need a reminder of the joy running can bring, this is an uplifting conversation about community, perseverance, and the miles that shape us.
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| 0:00.0 | Us kids are mesmerised by the mundane, entranced by the everyday, |
| 0:05.0 | where a grown-up see a snail and we see a slippery-shelled beast from the undergrowth. |
| 0:11.0 | But around one in five young children have a sight condition that can get in the way of all that wonder. |
| 0:17.0 | The good news is if these are found early, they can be managed or corrected. |
| 0:21.6 | So book your child in I-test at Spec-Sabbers today. |
| 0:25.6 | Find out more at Spexavers.com.uk slash kids tests. |
| 0:32.0 | This is a Global Player Original podcast. |
| 0:38.7 | Hello there and welcome to Run Pod. |
| 0:41.4 | I'm Jenny Faulkner and do you know what? |
| 0:43.5 | I think it's the time of year when it feels like a new term. |
| 0:47.0 | Schools go back. |
| 0:48.3 | There are plenty of races in the autumn calendar. |
| 0:50.9 | Park runs will get busy as everyone gets back into a routine. And also for many people, |
| 0:56.6 | maybe even for you, it's a great time to start a running journey. So RunBod is here to help. |
| 1:02.4 | Hopefully by hearing about the joys of running, you'll be motivated and given the boost to |
| 1:07.0 | take off some kilometres. And one man who's definitely a big fan of running, |
| 1:11.8 | he has been for quite a while, is today's guest. |
| 1:15.0 | Now, you will have absolutely seen him on the telly. |
| 1:17.4 | He's been in Emmerdale 25 years now, oh my goodness. |
| 1:21.5 | Playing Bob Hope, and amazingly, well, luckily he has run more marathons than Bob has had wives. |
| 1:27.2 | He is the one and only only Tony Audenshaw. |
| 1:30.4 | Hello. |
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