Reggie Yates thought a 5k would finish him. Then he trained for a marathon - and fell completely in love with running.

In this episode of The Runna Podcast, British broadcaster and filmmaker Reggie Yates joins Anya Culling for an honest conversation about his first marathon training journey.

The early treadmill sessions that nearly broke him with boredom. The outdoor runs that set him free. The race day that didn't go to plan - and why he wants to race again more than ever.

Reggie has spent his career stepping into uncomfortable environments - prisons, refugee camps, war zones. This time he made himself the subject. And what he discovered about running, identity, and his own limits is worth hearing.

In this episode:

🎙️ From 5k Fear to Marathon Start Line: The beginner running journey that changed everything

🧠 Marathon Training Reality: Treadmill sessions, long runs, ego - and the moment it clicked

🏃‍♂️The Runner's High: Why running outside became "so freeing and so liberating"

💜 Sickle Cell Society: Why running for a cause makes the hardest training days meaningful

🌡️ Race Day: What really happened and what comes next

🎯 What's Next: 10k PB, half marathon PB - and a runner for life

Whether you're just starting out or wondering if marathon training is really for someone like you - this episode will make you think differently about what's possible.

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