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The Women's Running Podcast

The Women's Running Podcast

Esther Newman 368 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

The Women's Running Podcast is a weekly show that covers all aspects of running, health, and fitness from a female perspective. Hosts Esther and Holly share their training experiences, discuss topics like sexism, hormones, menopause, and mental health, and interview inspiring women in the running world. The podcast aims to provide a relatable and inclusive space for women runners, moving beyond the typical male-dominated running talk.

Episodes

Ep 311. Nutrition and supplements
Ep 311. Nutrition and supplements Jul 24, 2026 1:01:25 Welcome to episode 311 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Missing the long run, recovery from the ultra, and then we get on to supplements. We are not medics and we are not nutritionists, so all we’re talking th
Ep 4. The Strength Project: when to train
Ep 4. The Strength Project: when to train Jul 22, 2026 35:47 Welcome to the 4th episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast.I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronge
Ep 310. The ballot, and the Double debate
Ep 310. The ballot, and the Double debate Jul 17, 2026 1:05:24 Welcome to episode 310 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.The ballot!It’s one of those weeks where we think there’s not a lot to talk about, and then it turns out there is! For a start, we’ve gone and won oursel
EP 3. The Strength Project: why do our muscles ache?
EP 3. The Strength Project: why do our muscles ache? Jul 15, 2026 35:52 Welcome to the third episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast.I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stron
Ep 309. SheRaces Trail Ultra race report!
Ep 309. SheRaces Trail Ultra race report! Jul 10, 2026 1:24:23 Welcome to episode 309 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.My first ultra!I have returned from the SheRaces trail ultra at the weekend, and I have to first of all acknowledge that I am alive to tell the tale. Bra
Ep 2. The Strength Project: what kit do we need?
Ep 2. The Strength Project: what kit do we need? Jul 8, 2026 35:22 Welcome to the second episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast.I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stro
Ep 308. Jo Pavey & the Commonwealth Games
Ep 308. Jo Pavey & the Commonwealth Games Jul 3, 2026 1:35:08 Welcome to episode 308 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.In this episode, one of us has been making big life choices, while the other one has been questioning her life choices. Namely, an ultra that I have to r
Ep 1. The Strength Project: why do we need to strength train?
Ep 1. The Strength Project: why do we need to strength train? Jul 1, 2026 37:54 Welcome to the first episode in a new limited podcast series from the makers of The Women’s Running Podcast.This is the Strength Project. I’m Esther, and she’s Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it’s so confusing figuring out where to start. So we’ve put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get
Ep 307. The Double, and Kate Percy
Ep 307. The Double, and Kate Percy Jun 26, 2026 1:33:49 Welcome to episode 307 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Elevation woesWe start with a maths lesson, because of course I don’t know my metric from my imperial, and please don’t hate me if I’ve made you think th
Ep 306. Long runs, bad teeth & hard hen parties
Ep 306. Long runs, bad teeth & hard hen parties Jun 19, 2026 1:09:04 Welcome to episode 306 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Long runToday we’re talking about squeezing in the long run at the wrong time, for which I’m suffering and want all your sympathy (and none of your judge
Ep 305. Illness and Global Running Day
Ep 305. Illness and Global Running Day Jun 12, 2026 1:10:52 Welcome to episode 305 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running. Gut issuesHol is in the trenches – we speak to her after a very unpleasant food-related illness. Don’t worry, she’s fine! But it’s definitely affec
Ep 304. Hayfever, festivals and more boob chat
Ep 304. Hayfever, festivals and more boob chat Jun 5, 2026 1:05:21 Welcome to episode 304 of the Women’s Running podcast. I’m your host Esther Newman and she’s your other host Holly Taylor. On this podcast we talk about health, politics, stuff on TV and what we ate last night. Occasionally, we talk about running.Hayfever and ticksWe get straight in there with some hayfever chat – yes, we’re so current. But there’s reason for it: Hol’s been at a festival – yes, an

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