Running Commentary
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Interview Special: Neil Russell
Rob takes a turn around Hyde Park with Neil Russell, who's about to run from John O'Groats to Lands for Parkinson's UK - a bold undertaking for anyone; for a man in his sixties with Parkinson's, a hug
Desperate Dad
Rob and Paul's simple turn around Highbury, Stoke Newington and Woodberry Down is packed with adventure, as Rob arrives stressed and Paul examines the existential ramifications of slow-motion speed work. Also featuring Football, the NHS, the Arts,...
Elasticity, Musicality and an International Memory
Their second sunny run of the week sees Rob and Paul seeking shade in the woods. Featuring two very different gigs, hot running, fast running, rigidity and elasticity, a healthy dose of innuendo, free shoes, Rob’s Dad and reports from the frontline of ...
A Country(ish) Mile (or two)
June in the Lee Valley; wonderful conditions for a turn around Walthamstow and Hackney Marshes. Featuring running report, artistic endeavours, potential pacy races, RC cars and al fresco saxophone, the birds and the bees - and the dogs and the wasps - ...
He Gets Knocked Down, But He Gets Up Again
June arrives, bringing high Summer with it, and for the first time in a while, Paul and Rob head up the Parkland Walk to the woods. Featuring Rob falling up the kerb and off the wagon, Paul saying goodbye to a trampoline and hello to a football, old fr...
Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Ten Times Round Lake Windermere
With Paul back on the trail, he and Rob venture out into Central London, and the gorgeousness of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. Meanwhile, Michelle Woodcock runs another six marathons. Featuring yoga, bird-on-bird violence, the late legend that was ...
Paul's Back, Rob's Down And Michelle's Going Strong
What an exciting week! Paul is back, Rob takes a tumble, and mighty Michelle Woodcock is taking on the Brathay 10 in 10. Featuring Paul's road back to fitness, Rob's week of tree-hugging (or at least tree-running-near), and Michelle's ad...
Tiernan In For Tonkinson
Another Tonk-free week, so Eleanor Tiernan steps in for a couple of loops of Hackney Marshes. Featuring injuries and ailments, trees and birds, plant-based diets and beef jerky, the three billy goats gruff and dog tinder. Thanks so much Eleanor - her...
Where Tonk 2: The Price Is Right
Paul is taking a break for the sake of his poor calf, so we welcome Tom Price back for a sunny turn around our local parks and waterways. Featuring golf, runners’ noises, fowl families, dizziness and ADHD, dogs and their owners, theme tune facts and To...
A Roof Over Your Head And a Black Chair Under Your Glutes
It's a beautiful sunny day in Victoria Park, but the boys have seen off all kinds of drama to get there. Featuring Paul's trouble spiral, Rob's 10k plans, returning to stand-up, weak and non-existent glutes, what to do when your house fa...