Harry Judd: From Rookie to Sub 3:10 Marathon & Best Running Shoes
6/8/20261 hr 1 min
You might not expect it, but Harry Judd is a seriously committed runner - and in this episode, he proves it. From marathons to intense speed work, he shares the strategies, training quirks, and passion that drive him to improve.
We dig into pacing, fueling, and the science behind his runs, giving fellow runners a peek into a mindset that’s equal parts nerdy, disciplined, and infectious. Perfect for anyone who loves geeking out on running performance and training secrets.
Harry will be playing Coach Bolton in Disney’s High School Musical at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026. Tickets on sale now
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First 90 secondsHarry Judd· Guest0:00
[singing] I always think to myself, if I put in as much effort [laughs] into my drums as I did to the, to running and gym, I'd probably be a bit better.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:15
[laughs] Well, I think, you know, ev- m- a lot of people know you as a, a very famous druv- drummer- Yeah ... from, uh, McFly, of course. Uh, you were on Strictly Come Dancing, and, uh, soon you will be in High School Musical from October.
Harry Judd· Guest0:28
This is true. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:29
Uh, which is great, so we l- we look forward to seeing that. But what people perhaps know less about you is that you are a very disciplined and dedicated runner. Tell us a bit about your journey with running. So you, uh, shaved 10 minutes off your PB at the London Marathon.
Harry Judd· Guest0:44
Yeah.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:44
I saw you at the finish line.
Harry Judd· Guest0:45
Yeah, you did.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:46
I did.
Harry Judd· Guest0:47
Yeah.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:47
Um, 3:05 you ran?
Harry Judd· Guest0:48
Congratulations on your 3:04.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:51
Th- 3:00:04.
Harry Judd· Guest0:53
3:00:04.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:54
Yes.
Harry Judd· Guest0:55
Really close, man- Yeah ... to that sub-three.
Spencer Matthews· Host0:57
[laughs] Well, I've done... [laughs] It's, like, the amount... It's so funny. The amount- We spoke about it straight away.
Harry Judd· Guest1:03
I was like- The- ... "Oh, we're gonna have fun with this."
Spencer Matthews· Host1:05
But it, it's so funny, though. Like, the amount of people that were like, "Oh, you just missed it." I was like, "Just missed what?" I- What?
Harry Judd· Guest1:10
I've done it.
Spencer Matthews· Host1:10
Oh, yeah. I 257- This is the thing- ... in Tokyo I know, but this is the thing with London, and this thing with running, you find yourself constantly over-explaining yourself.
Harry Judd· Guest1:18
I'm like, "I know you had, but you're now gonna have to tell everyone. You're gonna get a fl- flood of messages." And you can't win 'cause when you start then going, "Oh, no, no, but I got a sub..." You then look a bit like- Yeah, I know ... you know.
Spencer Matthews· Host1:28
I, I, yeah.