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Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast

Hosted by Amanda Brooks, Laura Norris

Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast, co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, covers evidence-based running advice including training plans, fueling, recovery and injury prevention. It has 188 episodes released weekly, typically 33 to 44 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000 (estimated), with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode, and one distinctive detail: guests include sports psychologists and dietitians.

Why brands sponsor Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast

Evidence-based running advice from two coaches with 20 years of experience

  • Weekly episodes of 33 to 44 minutes give sponsors a steady, long-form slot.
  • Guests include sports psychologists and dietitians, lending credibility to sports nutrition and recovery products.
  • A 4.9 average Apple Podcasts rating across 416 ratings signals an engaged, loyal audience.
Best forrunning shoes and apparelsports nutrition and hydrationrecovery tools and fitness coaching services
Watch forAudience size is estimated from ratings, not measured downloads; confirm figures before committing budget.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Running70%
Health and Fitness20%
Nutrition10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, expert interview, science explainer
Tone
informative, practical
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
33 to 44 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent25/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment92/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: Apple Podcasts shows 416 ratings, which maps to the 200 to 1,000 ratings band; 188 episodes, weekly cadence, Podcast Index popularity 9 and Spotify-for-Podcasters hosting were used to adjust within the band.
Audience asks aboutHow to structure a half marathon training planWhether recovery tools and supplements actually workHow to fuel long runs without stomach problems
Age
15%18-24
35%25-34
28%35-44
22%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States60%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom12%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia8%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; funding links are empty.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles cover training science, nutrition and recovery with no explicit flag set in the feed.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 88 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 2 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

The Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast provides data-driven, evidence-based running advice in a practical, accessible, and inclusive manner. Each week provides a science-based episode on how to run faster, marathon training, fueling, injury prevention, and more. Tread Lightly Running Podcast is co-hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, MSc. Together, they have over 20 years of coaching…
Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast

Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast is a running show hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris, who describe themselves on the show's Spotify for Podcasters page as coaches with over 20 years of experience. The show covers training plans, fueling, injury prevention and recovery through a science-based lens, with episodes such as a breakdown of half marathon plans and an explainer on ferritin and running. It has 188 episodes released weekly, typically 33 to 44 minutes long.

The podcast holds a 4.9 average rating from 416 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listener size is not published; based on those ratings, the show is estimated to reach roughly 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, so audience figures are an estimate. Sponsors are not visible in the feed or episode titles.

At an estimated $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits running footwear, sports nutrition, hydration and recovery brands seeking an informed, endurance-focused audience. Contact details are available on Starbooked.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast

How much does Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the agreed terms and audience verification.

What is Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast about?

It is a weekly running podcast hosted by Amanda Brooks and Laura Norris that gives science-based advice on training, fueling, recovery and injury prevention for runners.

How do I contact Tread Lightly Running Science Podcast about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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