The Power Playlist! Susie Chan

In this episode of RunPod, host Jenny interviews Peloton instructor Susie Chan, who shares her insights on what to listen to while running. Susie highlights her approach of starting long runs with podcasts for distraction and saving music for the latter part of her run as a treat. She reveals that as a Peloton instructor, she frequently creates themed playlists, such as 80s rock and 90s dance music, which she tests out while running herself.

Susie reflects on her unexpected journey into running, recalling how she was once amazed by a colleague running the London Marathon. This moment sparked her interest, even though she initially viewed marathon runners as a different category of people. Today, she openly discusses how her conversations about running may seem one-sided to non-runners, and shares her preferred earphones for running—bone conductor ones for races and over-ear ones for shorter runs when she craves quality sound.

The conversation also touches on her experience recording her audiobook, where she struggled to deliver her script verbatim despite being familiar with the content. Susie concludes by sharing her routine after a run, emphasizing her love for a hot cup of tea and sometimes hoping her husband has prepared a meal for her return. It's a light-hearted and insightful episode full of practical tips for runners.