The Green Runners Storytime

How do we protect the planet we love to run on? Join The Green Runners as we explore the intersection of ultra-running, adventure, and climate action. Meet the athletes who are choosing "imperfect activism" over perfect silence. We don’t need a handful of saints; we need a community of runners making a difference, one pledge at a time.

The Green Runners Storytime is a sports podcast hosted by The Green Runners, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Green Runners hosts The Green Runners Storytime, a sports show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Kevin Bowen: The Grassroots Trail Blazer

  Aug 12, 202627 minS1

  Everything you always wanted to know about Local Meet Ups, but were afraid to ask: join Laura as she chats with seasoned endurance runner and super volunteer Kevin Bowen, founder of the original chapter of The Green Runners’ Local Meet Ups. From tackling multi-day challenges like the Dragon's Back Race and Montane Spine Race, to pioneering Local Meet Ups in Nottingham, Kev shares his experience on creating a simple, accessible blueprint for groups popping up across the country. Discover how to pick low-carbon, traffic-free routes, partner with existing events like parkruns, and connect with fellow runners at upcoming events like the Nottingham Green Festival (Sunday 13 September 2026). Building a greener running community does not require hundreds of miles of trail, just a few local steps together! Local Meet Ups: Find your nearest group or learn how to host your own at https://thegreenrunners.com/local-meet-ups/ Nottingham Green Festival: Catch Kev and the team at the festival or find details at https://nottmgreenfest.org.uk/ ☕ Support the Show: Help us build a greener running world for the price of a coffee a month. Join The Green Runners Hosted by Laura Briggs Produced & Edited by Paola Handley

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  Episode #6

  Salmon Run: Go Hard and Go Home

  Jul 30, 202643 minS1

  An Olympic gold medalist, a Supreme Court pioneer, and a visionary eco-artist walk onto a riverbank... but the fight to save Devon's dying rivers is no joke. This episode, host Laura Briggs sits down with Anne-Marie Culhane, Goldman Environmental Prize winner Sarah Finch, and London 2012 Canoe Slalom Champion Etienne Stott MBE to unpack the wildly creative 43-mile relay fighting to restore the River Exe's endangered Atlantic salmon population. The trio reveals what it takes to defeat oil giants in the UK’s highest court, how navigating elite whitewater translates to climate advocacy, and why trading competitive race times for running "as a shoal" can turn environmental despair into pure community action. This is a story about grassroots defiance, ecological wonder, and the unforgettable power of running for something bigger than yourself. Join the Salmon Run (Sat, Sept 19th) Green Runners Discount: Members get 20% off. Get in touch for your code ! ☕ Support the Show: Help us build a greener running world for the price of a coffee a month. ⁠ Join The Green Runners ⁠ . Hosted by Laura Briggs Produced & Edited by Paola Handley

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  Episode #5

  Adharanand Finn: The Running Chronicles

  Jun 24, 20261h 2mS1

  What happens when you trade your desk for a dusty running track on the other side of the world? This month, host Laura Briggs sits down with award-winning author and journalist Adharanand Finn ( Running with the Kenyans , The Way of the Runner , The Rise of the Ultra Runners ) to explore the terrifying, hilarious, and deeply transformative reality of a life lived on the run. Adharanand opens up about his early roots in environmental journalism, the sheer panic of moving his entire family to Iten, Kenya, and the claustrophobic comedy of hauling three young children across the Trans-Siberian Express to research running culture in Japan. Plus, he reveals how he accidentally stumbled headfirst into the exploding world of endurance running. This is a story about creative leaps of faith, family survival, and the beautiful human connections forged through sweat and open roads. Adharanand's books and Patreon subscription The Way of The Runner Podcast Running retreats ⁠⁠ Join The Green Runners : Become part of a community running for the planet, not just a PB. Hosted by Laura Briggs Produced & Edited by Paola Handley

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  Episode #4

  Vassos Alexander: The Minimalist Maximalist

  May 28, 202644 minS1

  Help us grow: Rate, Share, Follow! How does a man who has spent 15 years presenting on national radio breakfast shows find his balance? He runs. Really, really far. This week on The Green Runners Storytime , Laura chats to the irrepressible Vassos Alexander, sports presenter, author, and veteran of some of the world's toughest ultramarathons. Vassos shares his captivating philosophy of being a "minimalist maximalist": chasing massive, logic-defying distances (including the legendary 153-mile Spartathlon) while stripping away the noise, the over-complicated gear, and the ego. Listen to Vassos on the Track Radio breakfast show: https://www.trackradio.com/ Read Vassos's books: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/author/vassos-alexander/ Join The Green Runners: ⁠https://thegreenrunners.com/⁠Become part of a community running for the planet! Hosted by Laura Briggs Produced & Edited by Paola Handley

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  Episode #3

  Laura Briggs: The Original Way

  May 1, 20261h 23mS1

  Help us grow: Rate, Share, Follow! Have you ever felt the heavy, physical weight of climate paralysis? Laura does too. Her answer wasn’t to stop: it was to move differently. In this episode we follow Laura from the Welsh mountains (where the "Eco Pilgrims" were born) to the relentless climbs of the Camino Primitivo. What happens when a team of three becomes a 200-mile solo mission? Laura discusses the "drudgery" of winter training, the apprehension of being a woman alone on the trail, and why swapping an airport lounge for a ferry isn't all sacrifice: it’s a rediscovery of joy. Read Laura’s Report on Substack: https://ecopilgrims.substack.com/ Follow the Eco Pilgrims on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eco.pilgrims/ Join The Green Runners: https://thegreenrunners.com/ Become part of a community running for the planet! Hosted & Written by Jeev Singh Produced & Edited by Paola Handley

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