From Being Paralysed To Running A World Record

[@KarlSPT]

Despite recent comments about too much banter or Rick being too dumb in the podcast (I think it’s just the right amount of banter and playing to the audience), can I say that the Running Channel Meets series has really allowed us to see Rick’s serious and humane journalistic side, and a level of intelligence and seriousness not projected in the regular weekly podcasts. Keep it up. This week’s episode of Meets… almost had me in tears.

[@naturalnatzuk7064]

Totally agree. The chemistry between the 3 is perfect, Rick is hilarious, I listen to the podcast while I’m running and the laughs and the jokes make me zone out and just keep going.

[@jor.mungan]

...and just the right amount of dumb.

[@runningchannel]

We're so glad you enjoy the podcast and the TRC Meets, there's a time for banter and a time for serious and inspirational content

[@mjowsey]

Rick is funny Andy is surprisingly laid-back considering how much he achieved in running and smashed it studying engineering too. I like Sarah too, she is so relatable when she struggled at the start of her running journey.

[@jassaljs]

‘Am I more capable than I think I am?’ Brilliant statement! I remember having read ‘Reach for the sky’ by Sir Douglas S Bader during my summer vacations. I was in class seventh (1967) and I had randomly picked this up thinking it was a Western novel! It changed my life. Today I have friends and colleagues who are physically challenged and we all run together. It has been a great learning for all of us. Their handicaps are visible ours are hidden! Thank you for this great show and warm regards to the giant Ant. Rick and Sarah have handled this very sensitively. Thank you TRC!

[@runningchannel]

Really glad you enjoyed it and found it as inspirational as we did

[@nataliamartinkova]

Ant is wonderful. Next time in a gym, I'm going to remember his words that everyone will support a person working out hard. Thank you for the great interview!

[@GH56789]

This one was one of my favorites. So happy we could hear Anthony's story

[@paulodonoghue509]

Ant is really impressive. I'd love to hear more from him.

[@rominahuenchunao8342]

So inspiring. Everytime i'm struggling, someone like him comes along and i think, what is my excuse?

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

This series is easily the best one of the channel

[@runningchannel]

We're so glad you're enjoying this series! Who's been your favourite guest so far?

[@blueandwhiteeighttwo]

@@runningchannel While they are all wonderful stories and great inspirations if I had to pick one I'd say Jasmine Paris, as I also do ultra marathons :D

[@rajeshv8102]

I wanted to write, express a lot of things but can't find the words as I am drowned with emotions. Thank you for The Running Channel for this episode, Thank you for Ant Bryan for not giving up and sharing your life journey

[@runningchannel]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! It was an absolute pleasure having him on the podcast

[@bonrgaard5021]

Yes please. You have to make a follow up to this, he is so inspiring. Was listening to this on my long run today and had to stop and write this comment. Amazing achievement ❤

[@runningchannel]

So glad you enjoyed it!!

[@sarahcolliver7650]

What an amazing person!! An absolute inspiration 🎉🎉 Sarah , especially, and Rick - you did an incredible job of interviewing. ❤❤

[@helenratcliffe294]

This was amazing. Great guy, great conversation and so inspiring. I'd love to see him featured more on this channel. Running, his training plans, even included in challenges, this guy is A1.

[@martynrogers4986]

What a great interview by the pair of you!! Ant is just incredible and so inspiring wish I’d listened to this before my 10 mile run this morning feeling sorry for myself. ❤❤ keep inspiring people Ant

[@Hannah-iq6ki]

I adore this series. Great guest. Great conversation and I’m left feeling inspired and grateful. Thank you for sharing great stories of people overcoming challenges and rising above!

[@runningchannel]

Really glad you’re enjoying the series!

[@kxs7267]

Fantastic interview - not just the fact of Ant's outstanding achievements, but the thoughtful questions and the give and take of the discussion. Well done, all!

[@chappellsimms]

So pleased there was an update at the end. The whole way through this, I was like did he do it, did he do it?! Brilliant episode!

[@leemc923]

It's so weird seeing Sarah and Rick being behaved 😂 Absolutely great series, inspirational stories and I'm happy that you started it

[@mjuk1984]

When I'm struggling I know things can always be worse but this doesn't make the struggle any less difficult. Learning of people with greater difficulties get through their challenges always tells me I will make it too.

[@runningchannel]

That's a great way of looking at it

[@AndyH2O]

And he did it, brilliant! Great interview.

[@vivienblack5321]

This guy is so amazing. Thank you for such a great podcast and letting him share his story with us. I've learnt so much today ❤❤

[@runningchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@williammewis1473]

Just incredible what a story

[@kamallewis-gopie6956]

I love this series ❤. Everyone so far has been so inspiring.

[@runningchannel]

Who has been your favourite guest?

[@kamallewis-gopie6956]

I think this guy Ant. I really felt that gym story especially, and the determination to run when literally half of your body doesn't work is amazing

[@CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo]

Amazing man, amazing story. Congratulations, Ant, on your achievements.

[@DavidMellorCitSci]

This was a great interview- Anthony: I'm sorry you have had to deal with so much. All the stuff you had to deal with in school and in just getting a job as a trainer sound so difficult. Thank you for sharing your story with everyone.

[@kimmcbirnie5747]

What an incredible guy - I hope someone from compeed sees this and gives him plasters for life!!

[@runningchannel]

He's incredibly inspirational

[@christinaclementson]

That gym story was just awful! So glad he proved them all wrong. What a great inspirational guy. Loved his story ❤

[@runningchannel]

He really did!

[@josiegjackson]

Wow well done on your London Marathon! What a close one! Such an inspiring podcast!

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Josie! He is an incredible athlete and human

[@TheBlackberry36]

An Incredible and inspiring Podcast.. Thanks guys!

[@minawillis20]

What an inspiration! I hope he comes back on the podcast.

[@runningchannel]

So do we!

[@PKHARDIN]

One of my favorite videos from TRC

[@runningchannel]

Thank you ❤️

[@kevdavies01]

An amazing athlete and inspiration. Brilliant episode.

[@DistantStorm]

I really enjoy listening to TRC Meets on my runs! All these different perspectives from runners who have perservered through their own unique situations is insperational and throught provoking. I feel like this series is a great primer for those of us who dont know a whole ton about the sport or inspirational figures within it, and for me personally has reminded me that we are all one community, no matter what our individual situations or struggles are.

[@runningchannel]

So glad you're enjoying it! Is there anyone specific you would like to see on TRC Meets soon?

[@DistantStorm]

@@runningchannel Only person who comes to mind for me is Chris Bennett because Nike Run Club really inspired me to get deeper into running. (Not sure how feasible this is given he’s based in the US as well, logistics are hard!) However, maybe someone inspirational or influential in terms of running clubs or park run, etc? I love learning about different stories and paths into running since I didn’t truly understand how much I enjoy it until my early 30s.

[@tanyakennedy6511]

What an inspiration! Such a fantastic story. Great podcast.

[@runningchannel]

Thanks Tanya! It was an honour having him on

[@zsos6182]

So amazing and inspiring...

[@runningchannel]

Really amazing

[@cartwrightbrett13]

So inspiring thank you ❤

[@Quepali]

This is sooo inspireing!!!

[@MollyRuns]

Loved this one guys - always love the podcast (and the ‘dumb’ banter) but amazing story and really valuable takeaways today ❤

[@killerqueen9298]

What an amazing and inspirational young man.❤

[@margarettunney3620]

This amazing really cheered me up. Thanks

[@runningchannel]

So so glad you enjoyed it! It really is an incredible story

[@jimfrazier1073]

What an inspiration, thank you💪🤩 Love ... there is 60% left if u push through and unlock it, genius💪

[@glennhans2920]

We need more story's like this please 🙏

[@runningchannel]

We agree!

[@ulfeliasson5413]

Inspirational and beautiful. This is the stuff I like. Makes the eyes water. It's not how good you are that matters, it's how bad you want it...

[@runningchannel]

Really glad you like this kind of content, we're loving having such inspirational individuals on the podcast

[@emmarunyeard6832]

Best interview ❤

[@martingrey5655]

Awesome!

[@faulypi]

Great story.

[@violindalola]

😢😢 so inspirational ❤❤❤❤❤

[@runningchannel]

It made us well up too

[@richardiqbal9080]

Really great but I feel you could have cut the overweight lazy kids comment in the spirit of TRC...

[@runningchannel]

We can see how that would be offensive, and are really sorry if the comment upset anyone. Thanks for the great feedback

[@richardiqbal9080]

@@runningchannel Thank you for acknowledging!

[@VijayEaswar]

Legend! Absolutely inspiring 🔥 also 9min miles!!!! Wow i can only dream of it! @davidgoggins