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Roman Kemp | Getting Back Into Running (and How It Helps My Mental Health)
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- The Runna Podcast
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- Jan 16, 2026
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- 3595
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Summary
“The number one thing that helps me mentally is physical movement”. This week on The Runna Podcast , hosts Ben and Anya sit down with broadcaster and presenter Roman Kemp as he begins his Return to Running journey with Runna. Listen as Roman shares why he’s picking up running again, and how movement truly improves his mental health - providing structure, perspective, and anxiety relief. Roman shares how running sparks his best ideas, why removing vanity has changed his training approach, and the damaging impact of rigid life goals. From men’s mental health, to Harry Styles, and his recent Celebrity Race Across The World victory, this hilarious, yet deeply human episode is perfect company for your next run or rest day! Highlights Include: 🔁 The mental health benefits of running 🎯 “Preparation meets opportunity” - the secret to luck 🌍 Behind the Scenes on Celebrity Race Across The World If you’re returning to running yourself or looking for a powerful tool to boost your mental wellbeing, you’ll love this conversation! 🎧 Follow along for new episodes every Friday with Olympians, World Record Holders, and inspiring voices form the running community. 🎁 Try Runna FREE for 2 weeks with code PODCAST26: https://web.runna.com/redeem?code=PODCAST26 And if you’re just getting started, our New to Running and Return to Running plans are totally free 💛 📺 Watch the full episode → youtube.com/@therunnapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.