Running Commentary

Running Commentary


Latest Episodes

The Last Day Of Summer
September 24, 2020

On a lovely turn around Hampstead Heath under beautiful blue skies, Paul and Rob talk about running and happiness, training and strength, bumping into friends and crossing the path of disapprovers, tapering and potatoes, and when a bridge is not a brid...

Virtual Great North Run, Actual September Sun
September 17, 2020

Sunshine on Hackney Marshes, where the car park is open again… or is it? Featuring Rob’s tree house, Paul’s pylon, Rob’s Great North Run report, Paul’s Woodberry Wetlands abuse, and two slightly different approaches to next month’s virtual London Marat...

Autumn Adventures, Detox Dreams
September 10, 2020

For now, 2020’s glory abides - but will this be the last time we see green leaves over Highgate Woods this year? Featuring running report, the not-drinking debrief, Rob’s surprise adventures, Paul’s empowering dreams, new shoes and old legs. By the way...

On The Heath After The Holidays
September 03, 2020

A brilliant blue sky over Hampstead Heath on the first of September, as Paul and Rob reunite after their holidays. Featuring many a magpie, swimming in the sea, a curmudgeon in Corfu, Tonks’ tightness, swabs and spikes, trees and tracks, and toenail ti...

Feelin' Hot Hot Hot
August 27, 2020

In the heart of the heatwave, Paul and Rob loop beautiful Alexandra Palace and talk training, holidays and everything else. Featuring virtual events ahead, Rob’s ‘Three Tens’ theory, using your own house as a drinks station - or a holiday destination -...

Q & A Part Two - This Time It's Personal...
August 20, 2020

Another raft of your questions, addressed in Paul’s back garden - thanks so much for your excellent queries on the internet. We can’t thank you enough for the money and messages you’ve sent through the Acast Supporter button; cheers loves. Pre-orde...

Some Like It Hot
August 13, 2020

On one of the hottest days of the year, Rob and Paul head for the cover of the trees in Highgate Woods. Featuring what happens when runners swim, Rob’s book being on track, when comedians don’t gig, the weird whistle of a wizard in the woods, old muscl...

Catching Up With Tom Price
August 06, 2020

Our friend, Magic DJ and My Mate Bought A Toaster podcaster Tom Price returns for a sunny run around the local parks and wetlands, and a chat about… well, a lot; powered vehicles, Hugh Grant, the women in Tom’s life - Wife, mother, someone called Adrie...

Woodland Wanderers
July 30, 2020

Back up the Parkland Walk to the woods, where clouds and leaves make for a magical August gloom. Featuring holiday plans, children growing up, blagging vegan food, avoiding non-alcoholic wine and being tempted by burgers, Paul’s great new book idea, To...

Eleanor Tiernan
July 23, 2020

Hear Paul and Rob’s joy at catching up with another human, as they take a turn round Victoria Park with top comic and fairly-new-to-it runner Eleanor Tiernan - and hear how running has changed her life. Featuring parkrun tourism, coaching - virtually a...