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Mirth, Mileage And Mantras Jun 12, 2025

A rainy morning in north London sees Paul and Rob heading along the Parkland Walk and through the woods. Featuring a high wordcount for Paul and high mileage for Rob, half term adventures, highs and lows in comedy, a runcommer in the wild and a famous fella in the woods, food before you run - and after - and other fuel, anglers and birders, and a return to Bannau Brycheiniog.

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On Hampstead Heath With June Approaching Jun 05, 2025

Paul and Rob take their traditional trot round the Heath to see in the new month. featuring perfect running weather, more football talk, signs of Summer, when a run is too far to train for, walking the hills - and hubris on those hills, beetroot and lemon juice, food on the trail - and in childhood, a pond full of dogs, morning drinking, and Autumn marathon plans.

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Surreal But Nice - Rob's Edinburgh Marathon Jun 02, 2025

It’s been quite the quest for Rob to complete a marathon this year, and the trouble didn’t stop on the start line in Edinburgh. Here Rob reports to Paul on a great-but-crazy day in Scotland.

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Trainers On, Trousers Up May 29, 2025

Rob and Paul trot out east to Wanstead on a jewel of a day. Featuring career news for the progeny, white bread with butter, cultural activities at the weekend, Rob the roadie, stumbling upon a half marathon, Paul's classic Sunday, Tom's trousers, Edinburgh Marathon anticipation - and Fringe memories, 'have fun', a bit of gratitude, a tickle of tempo - and where will Paul watch the football?

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Set Fair May 22, 2025

Rob and Paul use the New River and the East and West Reservoirs to connect Finsbury and Clissold Parks on a perfect day. Featuring the highs and lows of Rob’s long run, fuelling, listening and focussing on long trail runs, gig report, the joys of Spring, birds, beards and the Book Devil, family fun, your PBs, and a big idea for next year.

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The London / Wales Exchange May 15, 2025

Paul & Rob head round Ally Pally and along the Parkland Walk to Highgate Woods - and meet a friend along the way. Featuring younger generation drinking adventures, real talk, feeling better post marathons, engaging core and improving gait, Rhod Gilbert and his dogs, the Deerings’ adventures in Wales, gig-and-parkrun report, Paul’s potential virtual literary assistant, Rob’s long run plans, your PBs, and a potential heir to the Tonkinson crown…

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Thank Heaven For Helen - The Not-so-much-London-as-not-done Marathon Debrief May 08, 2025

On a beautiful sunny day on the Parkland Walk, Rob and Paul review the London Marathon - through a lens of Paul not doing it, and Rob not completing it. Luckily we also had the mighty Helen Thorn on the course, so we've got the take of someone who medalled too. Featuring many wonderful runners, a dinosaur, some pretty bad jokes, slebs - and their running adventures, metronomic discipline, sounds and smells on the course, toenail talk, Jenni from the course, and the episode that never was.

Thank you so much Helen. Congratulations to you, and to everyone who ran the London and Manchester Marathons.

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The Des Sables Debrief May 01, 2025

Rob's very ready to pick Paul's brains post Marathon Des Sables on a very gentle recovery run round the park - and he's brought us back his desert diaries. Featuring various attitudes to preparation, the Tent 105 crew, Paul's resistance to briefings, nights under canvas, finding flow and becoming feral, how he took on the long, double-marathon stage, volunteers and running buddies, sandy eyes and sore feet, tears on the trail, a little light hallucination, becoming self-sufficient, embracing a simple existence, emotions outside the box, cool runnings, desert demographics, the grubby life, and a spiritual moment based on fizzy pop.

'After this, no more hard things.'

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Marrakech & Manchester - The Tonkinson Boys Prepare Apr 24, 2025

Paul and George take to the Parkland Walk for Paul's last run before the MDS - and one of George's last runs before the Manchester Marathon. Featuring Paul's kit, George's training, Rachel's tips, what to do and what not to do before their runs, spag bol, Ned's Mum, fundraising, hallucinating, playing football, aspirational young runners vs old school athletics, training plans, Rob's ribs, getting overtaken - and letting it go, Paul's pre-run pedi, picnic pack and potential penalties.

Thanks George - good luck!

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Craig Parkinson Apr 24, 2025

With Paul still wending his way home from the desert, Rob popped down to Hove to run with a great guest - British acting royalty Craig Parkinson, new to running and doing his first marathon next week. Featuring wrestling with the wall in your long training run, what things are going to feel like on the day, the rolling wave of readiness, memories of Two Shot Pod Craig's great acting podcast, Adriene and other lockdown memories, Paul's jelly baby, Rob's tips, fuelling, how whether you've done none or twenty-five a marathon is a big deal, people shouting stuff out at Craig - and how that might or might not help, pace and predictions, how all of human life will be there, cement mixers and lawnmowers, partner support - and supporter tips, Craig's charity, and when and when not to party.

Thanks so much Craig; your London Marathon's going to be great.

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April Fools? Yes We Are Apr 17, 2025

Paul is just hours away from the Marathon Des Sables and Rob's just talked to the doctor about his probably-fractured ribs as they start April on Hampstead Heath. Featuring Paul's plan - or lack of, new shoes and backpack, cooking kit, lazing and eating vs running and fasting, sexy spreadsheets, late night security issues, a doofus in the desert, the old clché: don't go off too fast, life without running, gig report, emotion boxes and emotional support animals, and your PBs.

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White Gown Panic And Haunted Ribcage Live In Finsbury Park Apr 10, 2025

Rob and Paul take a turn around Finsbury Park at a cuspal moment. Featuring Rachel's Birthday and other family fun, Paul's murky MDS medical, shoes and saunas, Rob's ribs, final training runs and the value of stopping and starting, the London Marathon start line, gig report, a poignant postcard from a parent, a bit of reading and writing, and some Tonkinson train etiquette.

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Up And Down Apr 03, 2025

Thwarted in their efforts to reach the obelisk on Coombe Hill, the boys turn back in Wendover and start the journey back to Chesham. Featuring the beverages in Rob's bag, Paul's Red Kite confusion cleared up, what they've both been watching, what they're both writing, walking the hills, finding the 'why', wiping out and running on, singing, football, and returning to Lee Common.

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Back To Chesham, Bless 'Em Apr 03, 2025

The final leg of Paul and Rob's long - but not as long as hoped - trail training run. Featuring Rob running on post-tumble, some drama in Paul's community, one man's comedy is another man's content, yogic breathing, a Race To The King overview, animals wild and domestic, Birmingham thoughts, possible parkruns, self care on the trail, the power of the youth, fading a little down Herbert's Hole, gig report, a bit of poetry, a moment in a marathon to look out for, and then they're back in Chesham - where it's still Winter.

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Herbert's Hole Mar 27, 2025

Paul and Rob start a long run from Chesham to the monument on Coombe Hill and back on a freezing cold Monday morning. Featuring a Sunday of preparation and a morning of vaseline application, backpacks and muddy tracks, opening chapters and wheeling raptors, countryside sights and electrolytes, stress dreams and what they might mean, George's run and Rudy's fun, 'every day is a life' = drinking with your wife, a bear-carrying bloke and an octopus joke, listener rage when we talk about age, Raworth's power and the end of the first hour.

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Obelisk Obstacle Mar 27, 2025

We join Paul and Rob an hour into their long, wintry run from Chesham. Featuring an appropriately named pub, replacing salts on the trail, removing contact lenses in the desert, reaching one's limit in training - and running on, 'I am not my body / I am not my mind' and other useful ways of thinking, foot business, festivals, anticipating the Brighton Marathon, werewolves and deer, marathon tips in general, and arriving in Wendover, where their quest faces a major challenge...

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Natalie Haynes' Cambridge Half Mar 21, 2025

The mighty Natalie Haynes returns to Running Commentary to report to Rob about here experience of their latest Half. Featuring technical surfaces, deluding distances and classical references.

Thank you Natalie.

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Rob's Cambridge Half Mar 20, 2025

After the warm sunshine of Sunday's Cambridge Half Marathon, Clissold Park is pretty nippy for the debrief. Featuring Paul's lost glove, starter-pen shenanigans, MDS training on the moors, customising training plans, running before a race - or not, other weekend adventures, Rob's friends' on-message dog, belated predictions, mile-by-mile report, a missing finish line, gait analysis, future plans and some other runners' weekends.

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Nothing But Blue Skies Mar 13, 2025

Paul and Rob kick March off on the Heath, and the weather doesn't disappoint. Featuring Paul's MDS prep - or lack of, both boys running on tour, Rob feeling like an Ultra runner again, gig-and-parkrun report, fictional towns, what Top Gear would be like if Rob hosted, catching up with a RTTS 2022 legend, Paul - and Rob's daughter - having to do the work, cold-water swimming - but not for us, Paul's book title quest, and trapping off with Etta.

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London Marathon Chat With Bit Fit Bit Funny's Lizzy Pollott Mar 13, 2025

Lizzy Pollott grills Rob on his London Marathon experiences for her Bit Fit, Bit Funny podcast... but you can hear it here too.

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Strava Chat With Bit Fit Bit Funny's Lizzy Pollott Mar 13, 2025

Lizzy Pollott shares her love of Strava with Rob for her Bit Fit, Bit Funny podcast... but you can hear it here too.

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Services Rendered Mar 06, 2025

In an attempt to review motorway services of Britain, we find out that Paul and Rob, perhaps unsurprisingly, have been using them in quite different ways...

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Tonks' Football Round Up Mar 06, 2025

Rob wants Paul's hot take on the season so far - and Paul does not disappoint.

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Straight On From Leyton Mar 06, 2025

We join Paul and Rob in Leyton, in the middle of their long runs. Featuring no maps only camels on the Marathon Des Sables, Hackney Marsh memories, Rob's training plan kicking off in Cambridge, Paul's pack procrastination, food-and-exercise report, touring schedules, when athletics become ascetic, new sights and old memories in Stamford Hill, terrible ideas for the night before a marathon, a surprise cemetery, and the final return to Church Street and Clissold Park, like salmon swimming back upstream - or tofu in Rob's case.

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Dans Wanstead Feb 27, 2025

On the first half of a long run, Rob and Paul pick their way through muddy Wanstead Park. Featuring Rob's steps towards a sneaky sixteen, Paul's pasta pack, parkrun report, cross country vibes, the Last Rodeo, a sad weekend for Paul, Rob's firstborn living his best life, MDS anticipation - and its attendant literary responsibilities, breaking the contract of a run, the benefits of compound exercise - and yoga, 'this is what we do', fundraising for motivation - and great charities, trouble in Castlemilk, and some urban slang-based clarity.

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What We've Been Watching Feb 25, 2025

Comedy, drama, romcom, documentary... Rob and Paul watch it all.

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Rob's Running Tracks Round-up Feb 25, 2025

While we all eagerly anticipate the return of Rob Deering's Running Tracks Radio Hour, here he is withe some gems from the back catalogue.

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First Snowdrops! Feb 20, 2025

Signs of Spring in the woods despite the grey chill as Paul and Rob head up to Highgate. Featuring Paul's ongoing training, Rob's slightly speedy parkrun, gig report, the aforementioned first snowdrops, the putative last rodeo, exciting projects for the younger generation, joining the club, training, yoga and booze, fuelling, bodyweight and some truly dreadful French.

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Paul's Back In A Back Pack Feb 13, 2025

Rob and Paul see February in on Hampstead Heath. Featuring early-run motivation - or lack-of, Paul's news - dogs-and-backpack related: Love don't live here anymore, embracing your reality - whatever that might be, staying up in the mud, gig report, Rob's Ultra mantra, the power of changing things up - and positive visualisation, when running is training, putting it all out there - or not - at parkrun, and later-life options for comedians.

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Rob's Recipes: Thai Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Curry Feb 06, 2025

Did Rob say stir the spinach into the curry before serving? Well - do. And there isn't any garlic.

INGREDIENTS

1 cauliflower

1 small onion

1 red pepper

100g (or more) of spinach

1 lime

1 packet of marinated tofu

150g basmati rice - or brown rice - or your rice of choice

400g can of coconut milk

tsp or two of bouillon or a little pre-made pot of vegetable stock

Heaped tsp of Thai yellow curry paste

Turmeric

Flaked almonds

...let us know if you try this recipe, and what you think of it if so.

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January Viewing Report Feb 06, 2025

What have Paul and Rob been grazing of an evening? Good and bad, TV and Film... quite a range of things as it turns out.

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Business (Time) As Usual Feb 06, 2025

Paul and Rob set off from Newington Green into some stormy weather - just as they did nine years and four hundred and ninety-nine episodes ago. Featuring memories of a different world, how fast they used to be - as podcasters rather than racers, other anniversaries, where Paul and Rob were at in 2016, Rob's parkrun report, the swan police, the price of chocolate, what Paul did instead of parkrun, wonderful wives, troublesome taxes, feeling strong - but slow - getting physio and/or letting it go, and you, our wonderful listeners old and new.

THANK YOU! HERE'S TO THE NEXT 500...

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On The Cusp Of Winter And Spring Jan 30, 2025

A beautiful winter trot along the north London escarpment. Featuring a full-on weekend for Rob, Blue Monday, baked goods to tempt Paul, how stand-up has changed, TV report, the shoe or the tattoo?, a potential new pup, woodpeckers a-rattlin', barcode beef, building bridges, celeb audience members, Rob's training plan, Paul's 'socials', and some solid signs of Spring.

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In Good Spirits Jan 23, 2025

Rob & Paul head down to Woodberry Wetlands on a gloomy but slightly warmer day. Featuring a theatre visit or two, the culture and geography of north London, Rob's running coalescing into training, parkrun report - and a parkrun plan, the Marathon des Sables looming over Paul once more - and an alternative book idea, worrying about the progeny, gin, taxes and death.

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Hanging On And Pressing Up Jan 16, 2025

Rob and Paul's first run of 2025 finds them on a chilly Hampstead Heath. Featuring delayed abstemiousness, new and returning runners, New Year's Eve adventures in Hackney, the first gigs of the year, trouble with gates and gorse, running-related Christmas presents, offloading old stuff, big new exercise plans - particularly pertaining to press-ups - avoiding photoshoots, and dogs, and keeping on running.

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Holiday Special Part Two Jan 09, 2025

It's our HOLIDAY SPECIAL! ...part two - the long run to the supermarket continues. Striking out across Hackney Marshes, up the hill in Springfield Park and through the sprawling metropolis that is South Tottenham, Rob and Paul look ahead to 2025.

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Holiday Special Part One Jan 02, 2025

It's our HOLIDAY SPECIAL! ...part one. On the first half of a long run from Wanstead Park to a big festive shop, the boys look at back at their - and your - 2024; all the highs, lows and non-specific ridiculousnesses.

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Solstice Shenanigans Dec 26, 2024

Rob and Paul's penultimate run of the year, and the whole world is ramping up - and/or winding down for the holidays. Featuring Christmas trees, festive viewing review, the storm before the calm and the joy before the sadness, gig report, Rob's ambitious plan for 2025 - and Paul's literary hopes, turning the clock back, making contact with people new to running, or marathons... and drinking their blood.

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Still Going Forward Dec 19, 2024

Against the backdrop of festive film season, Rob and Paul head out into the chilly aftermath of Storm Darragh. Featuring another ongoing aftermath in the Tonkinson house, pathetic fallacy, Rob running through an I-don't-want-to phase, the Christmas crescendo, giving up on parkrun, festive fun vs the sadness of the season, the return of the progeny, heckling Chris Rea, mindfulness and moderation, running and writing, plank philosophy, Paul breaking the green cross code, Rob starting to plan for the New Year, and some Flaming Lips-based inspiration.

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Paul and George Dec 18, 2024

After George and Paul both, in their different ways, had to abandon their Yorkshire Marathon plans, they catch up to put 2024 plans. But first: postmen.

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Into The Darkest Weeks Of The Year Dec 12, 2024

Paul and Rob take to Hampstead Heath to see in December.

CONTENT WARNING: topics of conversation include death and suicide, so if you think you'll find that upsetting, do stop after the first twenty minutes of this one.

As Rob starts his fifty-third year, he surprises himself at parkrun - and not in a good way - and generally considers all the shenanigans of ageing. Paul, meanwhile, was facing down a tough week when we last heard from him, but he wasn't to know haw bad it would turn out to be.

But a run in the countryside with a friend is always good for the soul, so thanks for listening, and giving us such a good excuse to get out there.

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Equally At Home In The Jungle Or The Woods Dec 05, 2024

On a beautiful late November morning, Paul and Rob take the classic route North from Tonkinson Towers. Featuring the aftermath of Storm Bert, non-parkrun report, Rob's low scuttle, the Tarzan test, Paul's difficult diary, gig report, travel trouble, family WhatsApp, an influencer cafe, forest fears and Phantom Paths, Paul the woodsman, a bit of high culture, Rob's emotional relationship with festive pop, speeding down the Parkland Walk, and a healthy dose of Christmas anticipation,

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Slipping Into Wintry Wanstead Woods Nov 28, 2024

As the first snow of winter slushily falls, Paul and Rob brave slippery surfaces and stinging nettles to run deep into Wanstead's wonderful woods. Featuring Paul's bare knees, a birthday and some boxing, legendary comedy in Greenwich, a good weekend all round for Paul, an accursed journey for Rob, catching up with old friends and new on the road, plans for 2025 beginning to crystallise, and the fundamental power of putting one foot in front of the other.

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New Shoes, Old Comedians, Fresh Starts Nov 21, 2024

On a beautiful day, Paul and Rob lean into the bumpy thrills of change on a trot around Finsbury and Clissold Parks. Featuring damp bamboo, new shoes, a visit to the world of big money and proper work, running 'early', lucky leaves, canal clay and squat strength, getting back to fitness and finding out what runners we are going to be next, health and eastern mysticism with Alan in Hounslow, London Marathon thoughts, gig report, old clowns, the moment versus the infinite, and Autumn all around.

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Letting It Go On The Heath Nov 14, 2024

Hampstead Heath is as Autumnal as it could possibly be as Paul and Rob head out for a Bonfire Night - or rather Day - run. Featuring a wonderful display of leaves, and a very misty take on the London skyline, the wonder of wives, reading and not reading, full-sized children, Twitter vs X, Rob's many-but-not-quite enough trainers, Paul's visit to the gym, being on the cusp of taking the final opportunities of the year or winding things up and waiting for the next, a good moment in comedy, the art of letting go, and the loss of a couple of very different legends.

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Andi Osho Nov 07, 2024

The comedy scene's loss was the wider world's gain when Andi Osho stepped away from stand-up and focussed on acting and writing books. Rob caught up with her for a chat-and-run round Walthamstow Marshes. Featuring the Royal Parks Half, the London Marathon, charity work in general, lockdown memories, running and writing, and whether you 'can't say anything these days'.

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Yorkshire Reverberates Nov 07, 2024

As the leaves continue to fall gently on Highgate, Paul and Rob share their post-Yorkshire Marathon thoughts and plans - which diverge quite dramatically. Featuring booze report, why and why not to fulfil the marathon contract, getting beyond the 'why?', medal muddles, the biggest, blackest toenail, celebs and their Mums, the Deerings in the 'dam, and everyone else's Yorkshire marathon stories.

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Surprises And Scarves At The Yorkshire Marathon Oct 31, 2024

The Yorkshire Marathon is upon us, and despite a fairly healthy training block, and some signs of strength in recent weeks, Paul is on very little sleep and Rob is under the weather.

What happened next will, as they say, blow your minds.

Thanks so much to the Yorkshire Marathon Festival for having us, congratulations to all the friends, old and new, who ran there too, and all the lovely staff and volunteers; what a great event.

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High Hopes And Questionable Conditions Oct 24, 2024

Paul and Rob, less than a week out from the Yorkshire Marathon, take a very gentle trot up and down the Parkland Walk and compare notes. Featuring feeling shonky, the truth about maranoia, comedy schedule vs taper schedule, parkrun report - including pals - being in the moment but looking forward, carb-load considerations, gold/silver/bronze predictions, new shoes, and your fantastic PBs.

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Two Taper Triumphs Oct 17, 2024

On an Autumnal trot slingshotting round Finsbury and Clissold Parks, Rob and Paul report on some fast running last week. Featuring Paul's pacy - but unofficial - parkrun, Rob's Grandad, fear of the phalanx, surprise success in Victoria Park, accessing speed during training, 'PB or DNF'? - we think not, eras and errors, memories of Tetto's, Rob as astronaut, Paul as children's TV presenter, getting to the end, and The Shoes,

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The Hounds Of Wanstead Oct 10, 2024

Paul and Rob try out a new theme tune and head East to Wanstead. Featuring last long runs and easing into the taper pre-York, Rob's plumbing adventures in the North East, the wonders of the woods, Paul's pacy parkrun, a tickle of tempo in that taper, directions dismissed, dawgs!, fuel thoughts, brilliant birds, triple kibosh, gig report, RIP round-up and memories of some surprising moments of stranger rage.

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Grumble In The Jungle Oct 03, 2024

A grey day on Hampstead Heath sees Paul and Rob airing their grievances. Featuring tough training, the customary offensive accents, Tonks' trough, Camille's wiki woes, Rob's resting heart rate, nice people at gigs, the boxing, cough report, parkrun pettiness, the adventures of the progeny - including pantsgate - and your fantastic September PBs.

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Old Friends And New Sep 26, 2024

A last blast of summer sunshine in North London as the boys head up the Parkland Walk and round Highgate Woods - and welcome new listeners! Featuring Rob's version of two-bottle Sunday, Paul's speedy track event, long runs for both, fun over fifty, bats, parkrun report, the body remembering, partying smarter, not harder, chino chino, escaping escapism, thinking about thoughts, staying playful, signing books*, marathon fuel ideas, winter plans and youthful running - or not running.

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Eastville Parkrun Sep 19, 2024

After gigging out West, Rob and Paul crash in Bristol and have a go on Eastville parkrun. Featuring sitcom-style house-sitting, Autumn blowing in, long run training, religious frisbee, pre-parkrun preparations, the run itself, DFYB, line theft, conkers, trees, lakes, birds and a motorway, Rob's shonk, Paul's dog, and sharing the parkrun love.

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Bit Fit Bit Funny with Lizzy P Sep 17, 2024

This interview is something of a reversal, as Lizzy P is interviewing Rob for HER podcast - but when it comes down to it, this is pretty much your usual blend of running and chat - just with something of a Deering focus.

Thanks Lizzy - seek out her Bit Fit Bit Funny podcast.

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Somewhat Less Than Supersonic Sep 12, 2024

September begins and the holidays are over as Rob and Paul run round Hyde Park. Featuring running by the sea - and getting in it - building strength, not going to parkrun, going to parkrun, and EVERYONE going to parkrun, festival fun, a thankless gig for Paul, Rob missing his Radio Hour, where George is at, Oasisgate and other dynamic-pricing talk - and, of course, where the boys are at with York not far away.

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Going Forward Sep 05, 2024

Paul and Rob head up to Highgate on the first chilly, grey day in a while. Featuring silliness in comedy, smooth corrections, little wins, moving forward… and staying calm when the woods are closed.

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Sky Grey, Future Bright Aug 29, 2024

Paul and Rob take a turn round the parks, reservoirs and canals as some cooler weather blows in. Featuring good news for Rob's Daughter, question marks for Paul's son, fishcakes, sleeping arrangements, marathons and maturity, ongoing ailments, Green Man report, environmental shenanigans by the New River, lots of lovely birds, and new beginnings - for the youngsters anyway.

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Express Yourself Aug 22, 2024

Rob and Paul return to the Parkland Walk and Highgate Wood on the hottest day of the year. Featuring old friends, facial recognition technology, parkrun report, crazy foxes, hot weather energy, Olympic achievements, viewing and drinking habits - and whether you can change them - and plans for the rest of the Summer.

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The Post-Italian Job Aug 15, 2024

On a jewel of a morning on Hampstead Heath Paul and Rob are reunited after sundry international adventures. Featuring dog stuff, not training enough, returning to parkrun, when bronze beats silver, travel troubles, wonderful wives, the magic of music and forgoing the Fringe.

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The Saucony London 10k Aug 08, 2024

Paul and Rob - and friends - take part in the Saucony London 10k right in the heart of the city. Featuring readiness - or lack of - further intense July news events, the magic of a 10k, posh stuff pre-race, Euros-watching plans, getting back to parkrun, and of course the race report itself - partying on the course, ups and downs and there and backs, Paul chilling with the elites, total lack of plastics, good vibes and Rob stalking an influencer.

What's more, we've got additional race reports from all our friends out there on the day. Thank you so much to our guests Julia Chi Taylor, David Whitney and Lizzie Pollott. And thanks to the Saucony London 10k for having us.

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George 2 Aug 01, 2024

With Rob still not the fittest, Paul takes a run with with George, who's getting stronger every day. Featuring some Rudi-related phone dominoes, Strava - imagine! - George's new shoes, replacing Deering with Sheeran, creeping competitiveness at the Tonkinson track session, where to watch the football, the Southgate question, looking cool in front of the kids, staying loose against your instincts, healthy choices, where hills and the weather fit into the marathon experience, and where training will take the Tonkinson boys next.

ROB DEERING WILL RETURN.

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Predictions In The Park Jul 25, 2024

Birds, kids and park users galore enjoy the sunshine in Regents Park as Rob and Paul take a turn. Featuring the football, the memory police, a track session for the Tonks boys, a camel and some predictions for the London 10k.

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A Week Of Ups And Downs Jul 18, 2024

Paul and Rob meet in Ally Pally after probably the five most eventful days of the year so far, and the General Election leads to one of their very occasional dangerous forays into politics, with some full-on RunCom commentary. Also featuring run report, the Euros, Rob's latest medical adventure, Paul's 30th anniversary gig, Andy Murray, England's penalties transcending everything, adventures on Rob's mini tour, partial nudity, high emotions alone in a vehicle, and trying to recognise when you've peaked.

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Back On The Heath - In Memory Of Joss Naylor Jul 11, 2024

It's July so - of course - a cold grey morning sees the boys back on Hampstead Heath. Featuring the Dubai tour/holiday, Paul's legs and Rob's ribs, July kicking off full of thrills for Britain - Glastonbury, the Euros, Wimbledon and Pride - more magpies than ever, early aims for the rest of the year - beginning with the London 10k - gig report, a tempting trip to Cambridge, kids and pups, the incredible achievements of Joss, thoughts of Ozymandias, and a sprinkling of hope for the future.

Here's to Joss Naylor, greatest fell runner ever.

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Solstice Sunshine Jul 04, 2024

The boys mark the Summer Solstice by wandering beautiful Wanstead in the sunshine. Rob says he's better - but he doesn't sound it; apologies for all the coughing. Featuring Paul's imminent trip to Dubai, which in turn gets us a glimpse into the world of the hotel men, inappropriate kit-off moments, seeking self-motivation, Paul's potential performance in the London 10k, Rob's theoretically gentler running plans, Sophie Raworth and Tom Cruise, swimming and cycling shenanigans, Pride and Prejudice, running and bears, the yin and yang of the half way point of the year, the sad sunshine disappearances, a funny fable from Dashiell Hammett, Paul's fashion advice, and Rob's day out in High Wycombe.

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Summer Of Shenanigans Jun 27, 2024

June is in its pomp, and Rob is back on the trail. Paul, meanwhile, has done his first long-ish run with George. In this episode: Rob's cough, Paul and George's father / son run quest, Yorkshire Marathon training plans, Sports Day, wider family adventures, Helen and Matt's Race To The King report, 'I am running and running is me', Summer plans, football round-up, gig report, Race Across The World, Fathers' Day, election talk, constant change being here to stay, and a fine raft of your PBs.

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Tonks & Son Jun 20, 2024

Running Commentary gets some representation from the younger generation, as Paul's son George steps into Rob's shoes. Featuring a 20-something take on marathon training, changing attitudes to partying vs exercise, competitiveness vs training miles, secret TV work, beautiful woods (no pictures), temptations that had never crossed our minds before, father: coach or nemesis, the perennial search for balance, doing the Yorkshire Marathon in three and a half hours, and more family members joining the club.

Thank you George.

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Trails And Tribulations: The Running Adventures Of Susie Chan Jun 14, 2024

We have always loved - and been inspired by - our friend, incredible distance runner Susie Chan, so there's no-one who's book we could be more excited about. Paul ran with her in Central London to talk about it and much, much more. Featuring the menopause, Paul reading and Susie writing trails And Tribulations, MDS tips, Badwater, her left foot, pot noodle love, Paul's sub-3 marathon, what running brings to your life, Peloton, future plans, heat and heights in the desert, when your spouse is your crew, and running vs getting older.

Thanks so much Susie Chan - hope the book is a smash; it's available here, right now: https://www.waterstones.com/book/trails-and-tribulations/susie-chan/9781399408776

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Rob's A Wreck! Jun 13, 2024

Paul slows to a walk so as to catch up with an embattled Rob on a turn around Clissold Park. Featuring a road trip in a cough box, how about getting me off of these antibiotics?, additional falling and limping, saying goodbye to the king, some petty crime, some festival fun, when exercises work best, red red wine, stripping away the self - in more ways than one - and a potential RunCom nepo baby.

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Under The Canopy Of The North London Rainforest Jun 06, 2024

Costa Rican conditions on the Parkland Walk for Rob and Paul, as Rob wonders about the wisdom of staying with a training plan through illness. Featuring Paul's accidentally judgmental small talk, the Universal Cough, driving an MDS Fiasco, going weak at the knees, student drama, a national treasure, time capsules, a crazy coincidence, the lost art of letters, pillow talk, long runs, booze and balance, stopophobia, and the greenest greenery ever seen.

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Heavenly Hyde Park May 30, 2024

A stunning turn around Hyde Park for the boys - apologies for the coughing on the soundtrack; COVID is in the air! Featuring Rob's new duds, the universal virus, A-level fever, RTTK training, Paul's returning fitness, gig report including typical travel trouble, a weekend of sports, Monk, different ways of shucking off the past, Peter Pan, comedians running together, speed in the sunshine, lovely Liam McIntyre, the subtleties of when running is tough, a random hook-up with a pal with some wisdom about training for a goal, and yet more of your tremendous PBs.

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Wonderful Wanstead May 23, 2024

A perfect, still May morning, grey overhead and green all around, sees the boys return to Wanstead's wonderful woodlands. Featuring Paul's ongoing recovery, Rob's potential illness post-high mileage week, some dog action, a hotel faux pas, foolish boozin', memories of some late, great comedians and storytellers, 'these are the good times', Paul's beleaguered house, Rob's Race To The King aims, summer in the city, and some of your brilliant PBs.

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Motivation With McIntyre May 17, 2024

Our friend Liam McIntyre - who wears his speed and achievements very lightly - takes a turn round Highbury and Stoke Newington to talk running for Wales, balancing training and motivation, perfect pacing, London Marathons and of course the Race To The King with Rob.

Thanks Liam! Find him on line - @LayRuns.

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A Run Round The Malverns And A Trip To Mars May 16, 2024

On an absolutely beautiful May morning, the guys catch up with much to report; Rob's poorly daughter, Paul's shonky shoulder, comedy adventures in Wales, Rob's continuing RTTK training featuring intervals and a lovely long run in the Malverns, Paul's weekend of disordered eating and new movie watching, Tonkstagram, the green green grass of Highgate, trouble in TV town, some disappointing drinking, another, slightly different running adventure, sweet chiropody, shonky toes and new shoes, and the ongoing hedonist quest.

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On The Green And Glorious Heath May 09, 2024

May's stunning raiments bedeck Hampstead Heath as Rob and Paul take their traditional new-month turn. Featuring the pillars of Paul's life, lawless comedy gigs, Rob's RTTK training adventures, getting out early in the morning - and wiping out in the afternoon, Tonks' drinking tips, laying in, affordable art, memories across generations, taking care not to fall, danger in Costa Rica and other parts of the world, Paul's pain and publishing plans, and some more moving London Marathon stories.

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Hill Reps And Marathon Love May 02, 2024

Paul joins Rob for a Race To The King training run; witnessing a particularly wonderful London Marathon has got Rob in a lovey-dovey place - and Paul's taking his first steps on the comeback trail. Featuring hill work, Paul's shoulder and book plans, a shout out for marathoners who didn't make it, the power of the penultimate rep, how - to paraphrase ABBA - one of us is drinking, an impromptu comedy reunion, gig-and-weekend report, memories of dog-gate, the magic of being metronomic, and some more of your fantastic PBs.

Thank you to Mark Maier and Alistair McGowan!

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Denied! Apr 25, 2024

Tonks' rage and frustration bubbles under a sunny, fun run through the woods. Featuring Paul's why, his wife, and his MRI. Plus his pity party in all its grim detail and strange viewing choices, Rob's second-hand TV review, the Thursday after a Marathon, the power and the fury, dog fear, Ultra Marathon catharsis, a pony and a tree, and your marvellous PBs.

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David Macnamara Apr 24, 2024

Back in March Rob ran with a great runner, and a fellow Highbury Fields parkrun regular, the World Marathon Majors' David Macnamara. They had lots of global running to talk about - Seville and Las Vegas, in addition to London, Berlin, Tokyo, Chicago Boston and New York of course. But first, a bit of karaoke, and Dave has to try and get Rob off the subject of U2. Also featuring - on International Womens' Day - the revolutionary running women of the Boston Marathon, the wonder of London, some reverse rock star interaction - and an auspicious RunCom cameo. Then even more music talk...

Thanks David.

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Rob's Marathon, Paul's Conundrum Apr 18, 2024

Paul's still wrestling with whether to run the Marathon Des Sables after hurting his shoulder in a fall last week - and Rob's just done the Brighton Marathon; lots to talk about!

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Spaniel In The Works Apr 11, 2024

Bad news for Paul as he takes a dramatic tumble in Highgate Woods just days out from the Marathon Des Sables. Featuring dogs, a heavy backpack, what the doctor says, shoulder comedy and shoulder care, Steve's corduroy accordion, Rob's latest parkrun and looming marathon, drinking report spousal support, the dicing of the carrots, and your brilliant PBs.

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Wifely Woes And Miserly Whys Apr 04, 2024

Why does Rob need a gentle turn on Clissold Park's soft surfaces? Has Paul finally found his 'Why?' for the Marathon Des Sables? These questions and more are answered in this episode, along with the boys' musings on MDS prep, Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons, searching for the hero inside yourself, questionable advice, when life outside running gets TOUGH - particularly on Rob's wife - a Half Marathon... kind of, some surprise vermin, showbiz fun, chasing catharsis, potential timings and tentative tapers.

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Catching Up Mar 28, 2024

A drizzly turn around Hampstead Heath, where the Spring flowers are blooming and the birds are enjoying the woods, for a good catch-up after Rob's week away. Featuring Paul's new watch - and the occasional clonk of his new bottle, muddy running, an exciting, sociable run and a relentless solitary run, gig report, the big match, the Margot Robbie double bill, and a shedload of PBs.

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Today We Run All Day Part Three Mar 21, 2024

Rob and Paul's mileage is into double figures as their run through the Chilterns continues - with a long long climb back up to the tops. Featuring hydration vest but no hydration, Rob's continuing thumbnail drama, a little bit of fuelling, Mothers' Day, old roads, new railways, notes on the Brits, time being called on Rob's #RunningTracksRadioHour, no poles for Paul, men's midlife medical material, a spooky spot, a transcendental potato, 'asking the question' in training, and a nice surprise, distance-wise.

Part Four is also available now; you're welcome, long-runners!

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Today We Run All Day Part Four Mar 21, 2024

Paul and Rob's epic trot through the beautiful Chilterns draws to a close. Featuring Rob's transcendental potato, Paul's pack, a pretty park, the view from the top, a bit of yoga talk, the quest for moderation, the commitment to a twenty mile run, plans for the train home, a surprise moment of vertigo practice, the inspirational final descent and the search for inspiration in the main event, and... Tring!

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Today We Run All Day Part Two Mar 14, 2024

Back to the Chilterns with Rob and Paul in the second of the four episodes that make up this epic run - but will they make it to twenty miles? Featuring magic number four, that Chiltern-and-Ridgeway vibe, more posh places, gig report and the changes to the comedy circuit, Paul's pack part two, wending through Wendover, Rob sustaining a shocking, zip-based injury, the half-way obelisk objective, losing mileage by not getting lost, international marathons and best-before dates.

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Today We Run All Day Part One Mar 14, 2024

We join Paul and Rob in Chesham where they head off into the Chilterns in the first of the four episodes that make up this epic run - but will they make it to twenty miles? Featuring Paul's pack, Herbert's Hole, many a muddy morass, a fun parkrun, happy campers at the MDS, salt tablets, stopping and starting, posh places, Chiltern love and how to solve a drinking problem.

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Tough Enough Mar 07, 2024

The boys head off the Heath towards Primrose Hill, Regents Park and beyond, on a windy, muddy Tonks' MDS training run. Featuring Paul kitting himself out for the MDS - technically AND spiritually, Rob mis-identifying a classic car, tough talk, the what the why and the guy on high, top hat, white tie and tails, Susie Chan and Lisa Arscott, fear of heights (untested by Primrose Hill), Rob's posh minibreak, Paul's many guests, a legendary moment of slapstick, foot talk, long run report, strength training and/or breaking America, man down, 'on we go', digesting in the desert, and next week's potential ultra dress rehearsal in the Chilterns.

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Lisa Arscott Mar 01, 2024

A return to Edgbaston parkrun for Rob, and a chance to properly meet Lisa Arscott after they did a panel at the National Running Show last year. Featuring plenty of chat about Threshold events, Lisa's many running friends, ice underfoot, Ultra 50:50's quest for gender parity, accessibility to running in general, the Why and the Want, going back to work on Monday after running many-a-mile at the weekend, top training tips, Race To The King information, and lots of talk of food, glorious food.

Threshold Sports’ new initiative – Ultra 50:50 – endeavours to achieve gender parity and set new industry standards to inspire, empower and enable women to take part in events at the toughest end of the running distance spectrum. The Ultra 50:50 mission sees Threshold Sports partner with SheRACES, grass roots running groups, female runners, as well as those not already in the running community, to not only understand the challenges that prevent women from taking part, but to address these challenges head on. Threshold Sports, hopes that by raising awareness of the challenges women face and showcasing the changes they have made to their events, they can provide a commercially sustainable blueprint for other event organisers that share this mission.

Thanks Lisa.

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Mud And Madness Feb 29, 2024

Rob and Paul are already a few miles in - particularly Paul - as they head through Hightgate towards the softer parts of Hampstead. Featuring long runs on consecutive days, being buffeted by Spring, parkrun report (good), gig report (bad), Rudi's party, the beautiful - but waterlogged - Heath, lovely films, a romantic wrist injury, abstemiousness and its observation, when running feels like wading through mud, and when running IS wading through mud, the adventures of 'Natalia', the late, great Steve Wright, some other bits of bad news - and the good news that is your PBs.

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This One's For Kelvin Feb 22, 2024

Tragic news broke on the sunny morning Rob and Paul ran out on this week - the untimely death of the world's fastest marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, and his coach Gervais Hakizimana; RIP. This episode, for what it's worth, is dedicated to those guys. Also featuring memories of Abebe Bikila, Rob running with his wife, a bad beginning to a friendship, watching runners go by, not loving long training runs, phantom-and-real physical fears, our regular booze-and-gig reports, Paul's family in the four corners of the globe, the hell of compromise, self-coaching, running into emotional vulnerability, the parkrun hoo-ha, a new parkrun review, variations on the Sound of Music and Paul's plan for keeping the house clean.

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Ally Pally Replay Feb 15, 2024

Rob takes Paul round the Alexandra Palace parkrun course for a review of his latest Saturday morning adventure. Also featuring party time at Tonkinson Towers, daughters going global, sociable strangers, Deering's driving adventures, gig report, your PBs and whether/how much to smoke during marathons.

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Snowdrops! Feb 08, 2024

As per tradition, Paul and Rob see the new month in by taking a turn around Hampstead Heath. Featuring theatre review, max-ing the mileage and feeling the fitness, making it to parkrun then staying for the art, magpie multiples, stepping off the wagon, champagne and cinema, restaurant beef and in-car tension, pals and PBs - and signs of spring!

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Is It Spring Yet? Feb 01, 2024

On the morning after the storm, Rob and Paul check out the sunny woods. Featuring weekend report, the clash of a training schedule with real life, struggling comedians, film talk, what lockdown did to us, Rob's next Ultra, another canine moment, Paul finding his training and his trainers, some tempting wine, a performative plank and a runners' hook-up service.

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Julia Chi Taylor Jan 26, 2024

Rob ran round Battersea Park with Julia Chi Taylor, and the impressive, exciting and fun story of her running life meant neither of them noticed the rain, heavy though it was.

Thanks again to Julia - her Youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@RunWithJulia

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Blue Skies On Blue Monday Jan 25, 2024

Blue Monday schmoo Monday! A beautifully bright, cold, long run round Alexandra Palace and environs brings nothing but joy, pals and big plans for Rob and Paul. Featuring gig report, the irritating value of abstemiousness, concert-and-movie review, boring one's children, Rob finding his fitness, Paul's MDS prep, bumping into an old friend with a nasty bag and making a new friend with a nippy PB, parkrun socials, an avian trip hazard, running in space, voices, trees, rehabilitation and recovery, and some salt chat.

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Snowflakes Jan 18, 2024

Rob and Paul run round Wanstead Flats on the wintriest day of the year so far. Featuring the world going back to work, domestic doldrums, getting-and-staying muddy, gig-and-no-gig report, to-do and to-don't lists, strange men in the woods, no-parkrun report, taking it slow, a little bit of snow, the man from the White Rose, noisy foxes, packing up Christmas, training in your fifties, Rob's next Ultra, parenting adults, keys and PBs

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Laura Mugford Jan 18, 2024

Rob runs around Greenwich Park with Laura Mugford, creator and star of the play 26.2 Reasons To Stay Alive, to find out her story - without plot-spoilers, of course... Featuring her journey from lackadaisical lockdown runner to marathoner and beyond, how to stage a marathon in a small space, going on from London to Amsterdam and... Reading, all the wonders of the park, some crap history, and surprise appearances from Thor and Batman.

Thank you Laura - good luck with the show!

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New Year, New You, Not Yet Jan 11, 2024

Once again, Happy New Year! In a moment of surprisingly clement weather post-storm Henk, Rob and Paul catch up for a festive debrief. Featuring the darts, twixtmas gigs, good and bad shows seen, New Year's Eve adventures, parkruns attended - and not attended, getting out and about in England's beautiful North, party habits of the younger generation, the timing of the bongs, tree trouble, some impromptu impressions and a little bit of outside-y transcendence.

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Happy New Year... We Hope Jan 04, 2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! Rob and Paul start it off on Hampstead Heath, as per tradition. Featuring Paul prepping for the MDS, and writing about it, then racing all the way back to York, Rob's beef with Axl Rose, Paul's sympathy with a teeny-weeny dog, Rob running Brighton again, then maybe an Ultra... and running all the way back to York, stand-up plans, out-with-the-old, doom scrolling - or not - and all the other items on the 2024 manifesto.

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With A Whimper Dec 28, 2023

Paul's poorly and Rob's not much better as the year draws to a close, and the rain is unrelenting, but a review of the year can't help but lift the spirits. We look at how far Paul has come, Rob's ascetic mission to the mountains, the road through Cannock Chase back to York, running as a portal to emotions, the hope held out by Health Month, the life events that shaped our years in surprising ways, being careful not to cut your own rut, how running-and-chatting is good medicine, families in flux, four hundred - and thirty - episodes, your last PBs of the year and an incredible streak.

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The Holiday 2: Into The Woods Dec 21, 2023

As we head for the Winter solstice and Christmas itself, Paul and Rob had into the damp and gloomy woods. Featuring new insight into training-for-your-training, festive film-and-show round-up, celebrating 'winter defence festival', Rob getting ill every December, Paul's big media-and-facial-hair push, a lost rucksack and other sundry items, finding out who's naughty or nice, fatherhood expressed through the medium of toast, 'if in doubt go out', and the all-important Christmas menu.

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Back In Brighton With Zoe Lyons Dec 15, 2023

Rob catches up with Brighton's finest, the brilliant Zoe Lyons, for a running chat that features christmas parties - and hangovers, Zoe's year - including joining the SAS, the surprising shyness and social discomfort of some show-offs, 2023 event report - with a South Coast focus, why trail-running in particular is good for the soul - although it gets your shoes dirty, Brighton events past and future, billionaire behaviour - and other big beasts, diving and other innuendos, and Zoe's bravery and pain threshold; three words: next James Bond.

Thank you so much Zoe; we love you.

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Head Over Heels On The Heath Dec 14, 2023

December's turn around Hampstead Heath sees gorgeous winter sunshine and a poorly podcast presenter. Featuring the sad end of health month, gigs in the midlands, parkrun report, a festive shopping excursion, getting into good habits, planning for just a little moderation at Christmas, not-quite parkrun tourism, trouble underfoot, getting cross about cross country, MDS training, making the best of the last of the year, and a celebration of... this.

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Get Some Exercise, Lose A Few Pounds Dec 07, 2023

It's the end of November for the boys, and there's much to report - including progress on Health Month, Paul's adventures in Australia, gig report - how comedy has changed! - double parkrun report, some brilliant birds, a painful loss for Rob, and all your PBs and other celebrations.

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Q&A Part Two Nov 30, 2023

More inspiring questions for Rob and Paul in part two of our Autumn Q&A, on a few loops through the beautiful autumn-tree scenery of Clissold Park. Featuring dream events, social runs, wrong-doing, dog wrangling, more finish line chat, race recommendations, aims for the future, pre-run rituals - and more from parkrun the musical.

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Q&A 2024 Part One Nov 23, 2023

Really inspiring questions set Rob and Paul right off in this first part of our latest Q&A sesh, aided by stunning scenery in sideways sunshine. Featuring running realisations, what we can learn from the elite, Race To The Stones memories, advice for you - and our younger selves - and, of course, parkrun the musical.

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Harry's Game Nov 16, 2023

Paul and Rob run unusually late in the day, which leads to rare and surprising sightings of the Tonkinson progeny. Featuring a long-awaited photo shoot, a posh secret acer, gig-and-parkrun report, Adriene and Michael Caine, football thrills, and some anticipation of Paul's exciting Australia trip.

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November Notes Nov 09, 2023

On the first of November - and at the optimal moment for Autumn's leafy display - Rob and Paul return, like salmon, to Hampstead Heath. Featuring more new routes through familiar country, Rob's playful progression run, Paul's MDS training, a little abstemiousness, Harvey Lewis and the Backyard Ultra, aims for the rest of the year, mourning Matthew Perry and bringing a little bit of joy through comedy, trail shoes and other gear, Paul not soliciting Rob's Ultra advice but Rob giving it anyway, plans for Portsmouth & Perth, and your PBs (or not PBs - that is the question...)

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Here's to the rest of YOUR running year; thanks for making us a part of it. Run on!

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Getting Back In The Saddle Nov 02, 2023

Rob and Paul run out round Ally Pally and start to feel their post-marathon strength. Featuring a little bit of gradient, autumn festivities, 'health month', celebrating when things go another way, the philosophy and reality of ultra training, catharsis on the course, the gravity of the group, the future of the Parkland Walk, method acting and the madness of the Backyard Ultra.

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Yorkshire Mara-DONE Oct 26, 2023

Paul and Rob - and everyone else's - Yorkshire Marathon and more. Featuring RunCom socials, community love, magic shoes, chunking it into quarters, Rob and Paul's different experiences, plans for the future, and an incredible load of PBs.

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Speedy Shoes, York Talk And Art In The Park. Oct 19, 2023

On a gorgeous loop round Regents Park, Paul and Rob enjoy the tapir, and compare notes for the last time before running the Yorkshire Marathon. Featuring Rob's health, autumn sights, Kelvin Kiptum's Chicago jazz, parkrun report, Paul's new shoe plans, Rob's run in Southampton, marathon pace thoughts, footwear focus, some exciting art, vaporfly memories, drink report, gold, silver and bronze predictions - and some more of your excellent PBs.

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A Marathon Can Be Many Things... Oct 12, 2023

October's 'state of the nation' run around Hampstead Heath turns out to be a sunny treat. After a nice start, Rob and Paul talk final training runs, the psychological power of a bit of repetition, whether Paul's done enough long runs, his parkrun report, twitter trouble over 'meaningless' marathons, Rob's Grandad and other family resemblances, an impressive junior RED record, and how hard runs help in tough times.

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The Return Of 'Sweary' Helen Thorn. Oct 06, 2023

Exactly a year after she last joined us, brilliant Helen Thorn runs round Victoria Park with Rob for a chat - featuring last year's London Marathon, partial nudity, training plans, mountain puns, a Himalayan trek, her Copenhagen and - very fresh - Berlin marathons, looking forward to New York and other Marathon Majors, a beautiful surprise and her next book.

Thank you Helen! Unbreakable will be available soon.

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New Shoes Required Oct 05, 2023

Rob and Paul meet, once more, on the Parkland Walk and head up to and round the North London woods. Featuring dual parkrun report, last long runs before Yorkshire, shabby old trainers vs the shoes of the future, Rob's mysterious malaise, Paul's potential pace, Berlin Marathon talk, York socials, hills in general, mantras and little jumps, a bit of dream interpretation and more of your fantastic PBs.

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The Hound Of Wanstead Flats Sep 28, 2023

Autumn is blowing in as Paul and Rob take a trip back east to Wanstead Flats. Featuring a surprise detour into Joe Swash, Paul's track session, plans for the last leg of Yorkshire Marathon training, Rob's Leek running adventure, big moments in parenting, hotel review, where Britain stands on children and dogs, controlling your beast, the catharsis of a long long run, a little moomin lore and your excellent PBs.

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Run on!

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Hyde Park Debrief Sep 21, 2023

Paul and Rob take a turn round Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens after a very hot weekend of running. Featuring cancelled marathons, breaking weather, Rob's Great North Run, Paul's LSR, when runs are shorter than they seem, cormorants in Hyde Park, the Tonkinson memorial in Kensington Gardens, Rob's chest pains, Paul's palace, final training and taper plans ahead of the Yorkshire Marathon, Rob's son heading off to University, international disasters, the legal firm of Barnet and Finchley, running in the Royal Parks, poor air quality at Paul's Dad's house, Mo's last race, embracing change as an ageing runner, tough gigs in posh hotels, stare-y-eyed travellers, food and drink report... and more.

Thank you as ever for listening, for your support, and for sharing all your running adventures with us on line.

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New Pathways Sep 14, 2023

As the September sun blazes down, Rob and Paul change their plans - and find some new angles on their old routes. Featuring strangely criminal emergencies, running in the heat, parkrun report, an all-new nature reserve, trainergate, good and bad gigs, kintsugi, footpaths and neural pathways, some of your runs, anticipating the Great North Run - and university drop-off - and reappraising the Parkland Walk.

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Happy New (Academic) Year Sep 07, 2023

September begins with a very atmospheric misty morning on Hampstead Heath - perfect for Paul and Rob to say goodbye to the holidays and anticipate the coming months. Featuring some self-barbering, York Marathon training schedules, Rob's curious ailment, holiday memories, poignant parenting, bad ads, Paul's plant-infused diet, partial nudity, comparing and contrasting other countries with the UK, booze-and-gig report, Paul's three pillars of a happy life, the Parliament Hill Grand Prix, Rob's Provence interlude, and taking all our August adventures on into the Autumn.

Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Juliette Burton Sep 05, 2023

Another interview special for you as Rob catches up with comedian and Mental Health advocate Juliette Burton for a wide ranging, insightful chat pulling together running, mental wellbeing and comedy - plus the occasional swan - on a beautiful trot long the Water of Leith during the Edinburgh Fringe.

Happy running everyone. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Not Out Of The Woods Yet Aug 30, 2023

The Cannock Chase-the-sun ten mile race is still fresh in Rob and Paul's minds, but since then Paul's been keeping the miles up and Rob's been entertaining the Green Man in Bannau Brycheiniog. Featuring fluffy-ball forgetfulness, Rob's result, festival report, friendly and unfriendly folk on the trail, people without pacers and pacers without people, that late-summer mood, and Yorkshire on the horizon.

Happy last-blast-of-the Summer Holidays everyone. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us online.

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Cannock Chase The Sun 10 Miler Aug 24, 2023

Another adventure for the boys as they take on a Run Through UK 10 mile race in picturesque Cannock Chase. Featuring speculation, safety pins, start line confusion, shoe shenanigans, stone throwing, the Staffordshire sunset, the Strath family and other PBs, satnav struggles, separate stories, stomach fun, Steve's supermarket skit, and two men in something of a state.

Thanks for sharing all your running stories and adventures with us on line, and for all your support; we love you.

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Together Again Aug 17, 2023

Paul and Rob have been all over the place so far this August and this is their first chance to catch up in weeks, so there's lots to talk about; layering up when it's warm-but-raining, how to wear a hat, Warrington and other parkruns, adventures around Europe, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, guzzlin' and puzzlin', and trouble with the law.

Enjoy the rest of the Summer Holidays everyone. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Wanstead Flats Parkrun Aug 10, 2023

For the first time in a long while, Paul and Rob check out an unfamiliar parkrun - Wanstead Flats, far enough into east London to qualify as being in Essex apparently. Featuring a classy date, guessing at geography, a Tarantino toilet moment, Rob's big plan, Paul's holiday schedule, DFYB, mystery questions from a stranger, how far to go for a parkrun, Paul's risk of injury, which way?!, gait analysis, course review, ticking off laps and tricking your brain.

Happy Summer Holidays everyone, and happy running. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Summer Heath Run Part Two - Impossible Missions Aug 03, 2023

We rejoin Paul and Rob celebrating the Summer Holidays with an extra-long turn round Hampstead Heath, where their chat features a report onRob's latest 10k - the evening one - Paul and Rob's quest for fitness, accessing pace when you're tired, new corners of the Heath, guilt and laziness, cinema report, and training for their next challenges - including Paul's MDS...

Happy Summer Holidays everyone, and happy running. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Catching Up With Liam McIntyre Jul 31, 2023

An interview special with our friend, amazing runner and lovely man Liam McIntyre.

When Paul interviewed Liam last Spring he was a very impressive runner - and since then he's gone from strength to strength, and had some amazing adventures - time to find out more.

Happy running everyone. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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Summer Heath Run Part One - Seagulls, Tennis Racquets And Stolen Plates Jul 27, 2023

On the first half of a long run round Hampstead Heath, Paul and Rob talk about lots of things; Rob's big weekend - seagull fun, Scarborough love, Bakewell parkrun, Brighton gigs and East Sussex loveliness - plus cricket, and tennis. Lots of tennis.

Happy Summer Holidays everyone, and happy running. Thank you so much for listening, for all your support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line.

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What's Next In Wanstead Woods Jul 20, 2023

Paul's recovery continues and Rob's ramping up his fitness as they compare notes on a lovely loop of Wanstead Park. Featuring: parkrun report, gig - and post-gig - stories, swans, puppies and tots, new training plans and goals for old bodies and old souls, when winners can't help winning and praise for the mighty Susie Chan.

Thank you, as ever, for your continued support; whether it's financial, anecdotal, on line or IRL. We really appreciate it and we love you.

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Troublemakers Jul 13, 2023

It's a soft-surfaces turn around Clissold Park as Paul recovers from his bad back, featuring gazebo thoughts, lovely friends, trouble at 'work', Dave Schneider, parkrun report, neologisms among runners, Pride in London, wives and dogs, music for the Deerings and a new friend for Paul.

Thanks for listening, to anyone who celebrated our 400th Ep with us and to everyone sharing their running adventures on line.

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When Paul Has To Jeff Jul 06, 2023

Rob and Paul run off into the new era in this episode... except Paul has to walk. FeaturingPaul's bad back - and the blame for it - Acast+, running among the morning runners, dirty dogs, monks not warriors, a sad shrine, some belated celebrity mourning, two Georges, gig report, training plans, Tom Price, Beth and Phoebe the birthday dog, and Paul's Runners World-based Proustian rush.

And thanks for sharing all your summer runs with us on line; what a wonderful group of people you are.

Paul and Rob are both published writers - had you heard? You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Business As Usual At Four Hundred Jun 29, 2023

Rob and Paul tour the estate and check on their state in this, Running Commentary's four-hundredth episode. On a hot day at home, they talk memories of early days, relatives on the move, the little jumps that change your perspective, walking the wetlands, eschewing Glastonbury, foot care and foot craziness, parkrun preview, old habits and good decisions.

Happy four hundred to YOU, dear listener; it almost goes without saying that we are nothing without you. Thank you for sharing your adventures on line, for supporting us through Acast, and for giving us the privilege of coming along with you on your runs.

Have we ever mentioned our books?

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Reminiscences On A Sun-kissed Heath Jun 22, 2023

Sunshine blazes over Hampstead Heath as Rob and Paul take stock. Featuring kids at their outside-y best, flower power running gear, what, if anything they'd want from a watch, lockdown memories, Yorkshire Marathon training thoughts, that difficult second book, the folly of foolish influencers, the throbbing health of the Heath, noises and voices, Rob tree-climbing tree and Paul Bush-singing, and let's party.

Our thanks, as always, to our supporters - through the Acast Supporter button - and our contributors - through the socials. You're all fantastic and we'd be nothing without you.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Running Through The Now Jun 15, 2023

Under June's blazing sun - and Highgate's leafy trees - Rob and Paul catch up on all their adventures, physical and spiritual. Featuring van hire, when dreams come true, the highs and lows of Zoom, yoga, transcendental meditation and checking in with yourself, being 'in the moment' in the face of curfews and memories, a lifetime in a loft, Scottish running adventures, the Parkland Walk being the perfect place for a fall, harmless-but-spooky caterpillars and - at long last - your PBs.

Thank you, as ever, to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button, and thank you to everyone who shares their running adventures with us on the socials; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Tonks is Back! Jun 08, 2023

SO much to catch up on on this jaunt to and through the woods! Paul's illness, recovery and adventures, the comedians' cost of living crisis, professional break-ups, when it all goes wrong and you feel alright, a review of all our great guests, Rob's happy hols and faulty feet, drinking and parkrun reports, training, event and other life plans for the rest of the year - including our 400th episode celebrations! - and a little bit of appointment television.

Fantastic to have Tonks back, but thanks once again to all our recent guests - and thank you, as ever, to you dear listeners, for your continued support through the Acast Supporter button, and for sharing all your adventures on line. Run on!

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Hyde Park with Ivo Graham Jun 01, 2023

Hopefully Paul will be all better and back next week, but in the mean time Rob's in beautiful Hyde Park with brilliant Ivo Graham, talking about anything and everything. Featuring 'if in doubt, go out', Machynlleth memories, Egyptian Goslings, top-end trainers, Rob's runs in retrospect - and his Albert Hall gigs - scary dogs, Ivo not-quite running the London Marathon with his brother - and channelling Paul - licking frogs, being poetically disorganised, Gig Pigs and other music talk, the Graham family run, and, time-permitting, Taskmaster.

Thanks so much to Ivo; PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN.

Thanks to you all, for everything, as always. Happy running and take care out there.

You can hear Ivo and Alex Kealy's podcast Gig Pigs here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gig-pigs/id1674045788

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Ben Willbond May 25, 2023

With Paul still benched, Rob runs instead with lovely Ben Willbond - through the usual parts of North London, but on some new routes. Featuring Ben's knee, the Captain's challenge, the decision making skills of pregnant women, closed toilet drama, marathon memories, the deleterious effects of falling over as a career, Ben's mountain-related hopes, good and bad parenting, Horrible Histories and Ghosts, writing insights, complicity in comedy - whether it's sitcoms or stand-up - 'who's attached?', Rob's bulging backpack, whether the Mountain Rescue cover Highgate Woods, and running listening to music.

Many thanks to Ben; there'll be another exciting guest for you next week, but then...

PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN.

Thanks as always for your generosity, whether it's buying us a coffee through the Acast Supporter button, sharing your running life with us on the socials, or just listening to our ramblings - we love you; namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Unofficial Eleanor Tiernan May 18, 2023

With Paul on the bench, our old friend Eleanor steps in. Featuring convenient conveniences, when and when not to run fast, how even good shoes have limitations, Tom Cruise on a cruise, Eleanor's Brighton Half Marathon story - featuring a shocking admission - countryside comedy and parkrun plans, big fish, the whys and wherefores of different distances, more details from Rob's Bannau Brycheiniog adventure, the long walk after a finish line, fuelling fun, and an interesting opportunity for east-London-based cyclists.

Thanks so much to Eleanor; PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN.

And thank you all, as ever, for helping us out through the Acast Supporter button, and for sharing your running lives with us on line. You really are a wonderful, high-achieving bunch.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Paul's Column And Rob's Story May 11, 2023

On the weekend Rob ran over 50k in Bannau Brycheiniog, Paul's final column for Runner's World hit the nation's magazine racks and doormats, so there's plenty for them to catch up is this sunny episode. Featuring Rob's riddle, Paul's regret, getting granular on the Pen y Fan massif, mud, mountains, potatoes and parkruns - but not quite Alanis Morisette.

Thank you to anyone and everyone who sponsored Rob for Velindre Cancer Care, all of you who've bought us a coffee through the Acast supporter button, and every post-and-tweeter who's shared their running adventures on line. You're legends, and we love you all.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Spring, The King, Robots And Things May 04, 2023

This was Paul and Rob's second run this week; at this rate Rob's pre-event taper might have to wait til he's done all his events. Featuring green leaves, bluebells, good gigs, trail training, mud, motivation, fuel, fear and walking the hills of life.

Thank you once again to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button. And thank you, always, for sharing all your running adventures, major, minor, glorious or ignominious, with us on line; what a wonderful community you are. We love you - namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

Sponsor Rob here: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4hshm

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Rob's London Marathon And Other Stories Apr 27, 2023

Before, during and after Rob's 2023 London Marathon - plus Paul's big plan and your amazing PBs. Featuring when third place in an Ultra is not third place in an Ultra, how Denise Richards was going to help Rob run London, how the other half live on the start line, Rob's shonky feet and exemplary support team, the carrot that's going to inspire Paul's Race To The Stones, how Rob felt once the dust had settled, and a huge raft of incredible results from you guys.

Thanks to all of you who sponsored Rob for Velindre Cancer Care in South Wales; you can still sponsor his Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog!) Ultra here: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4hshm. Bless you all for sharing your incredible - and beautiful - running adventures on the socials. And thank you once again to everyone who's ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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Tough Mothers Apr 20, 2023

The comfort of a classic Tonkinson turn - up the Walk and around the Woods - is welcome to a somewhat strung-out Rob in this episode. Featuring surprise chill, family drama, failing friendships, a poorly mother, a Tough Mudder, being famous and posh, Woodland Blooms, comedy slackers, toxic TV, and of course another looming marathon.

Congratulations on all your marathon and other-event successes - we'll round up the PBs next week - and thanks for sharing all your running adventures with us on line. Last but not least, thank you once again to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

You can sponsor Rob's TEC Bannau Brycheiniog Ultra (and London Marathon) for Velindre Cancer Centre here: https://tinyurl.com/bdz4hshm

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Rob Reminiscences, Paul Plans Apr 13, 2023

It's been a long time since Paul and Rob ran together, so their new-month catch-up on Hampstead Heath is overdue, meaning there's plenty to talk about. For example... running and not running on holidays, shonky superannuated feet, the treado, Rob wearing big shoes, Paul playing big rooms, incredible Ultra achievements, an exciting commitment for Tonkinson, musical marathon memories from Deering, segueing from Brighton to London, parkrunning on mara's eve, and a gauntlet laid down for 200 Minute Man.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of our friend Gareth Richards, a great comedian and a lovely man. RIP.

Thank you once again to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re so generous. And thank you for sharing your running lives with us on line. RUN ON!

You get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Rob's Brighton Marathon Apr 06, 2023

Rob comes to you live and direct from the 2023 Brighton Marathon, as Paul flies home from his tour.

Featuring serious fuelling, cold beginnings, a Preston Park summary, spotting loved ones on the course, inspiring drums, following and/or ignoring pacers, planning for the next marathon in the final mile of the last, and those all-important, hard-but-fun last yards. All that, plus all the problems of first class travel...

Thank you once again to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can now get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

You can still sponsor Rob for Sarcoma UK here: https://tinyurl.com/BrightonMara4Phil

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Brighton Briefing Mar 30, 2023

With Rob's Brighton Marathon coming up, Paul and Rob talk preparation - and execution. Featuring taper talk, pace plans, moderating mileage, curating carbs, Rob's reservations, finishing fine, multiple marathons in no more than a month, and a strange new take on gold, silver and bronze predictions.

Thank you to everyone who's sponsored Rob for Sarcoma UK (https://tinyurl.com/BrightonMara4Phil), and thanks once again to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can now get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

Rob Deering's Running Tracks Radio Hour is here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2VhpDXbGCS84E7ZsA27zUg?si=6a52fb9ca37046d3

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Rob Down Mar 23, 2023

Rob's having a bit of a nightmare but Rudi's work search is going well on this muddy run round Finsbury Park and the reservoirs. Featuring a pet heron, a drop-and-roll, the Oscars, other comedians' trials and tribulations, gig-and-parkrun report, a variety of international accents, bumping into on-brand Jim, wave philosophy and dog distraction.

Thank you once again to everyone who shares their running with us on line, and all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful. We love you - namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

Rob Deering's Running Tracks Radio Hour is on Spotify, and you can sponsor his Brighton Marathon for Sarcoma UK here: https://tinyurl.com/BrightonMara4Phil

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More Things In Heaven And Earth... And Hampstead Mar 16, 2023

Rob and Paul take their new recorders for a freezing cold, snowy trot round Hampstead Heath, featuring little birds singing and small dogs yapping, runs up Norwegian mountains and around midlands parks - but not at events - Paul's adventures with his actual child, his inner child and people passing on, International Women's Day, Eilish McColgan's record-breaking 10k and your record-breaking PBs.

There is some fairly extreme content along the way in this episode, so be warned.

Thanks, as ever, for sharing your running lives with us on line, and for supporting us through the Acast Supporter button

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444, Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270 and Rob Deering's Running Tracks Radio Hour is available on Spotify.

In memory of Jackie and Mark.

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Trying Something ‘New’ Mar 09, 2023

There are some exciting trails between Crouch End and Highgate, apparently, and in this episode Paul and Rob head off up 'em. Featuring finding your people, Rob's son turning eighteen, Paul's son walking the creative road, gig report, the joy of music, highs, lows and being in the moment, a few more of your questions - fancy dress, RTTS tips, dream running buddies - some strangely positive trouble in the woods, arbitrary disapproval and how to deal with it, and a little running-relationship counselling.

Thank you as ever, for sharing your running lives with us - and supporting us through the Acast Supporter button. Namaste.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

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Q&A 2023 Part Two Mar 02, 2023

Our Q&A special continues! In this instalment Rob and Paul talk about great advice, sub-20 parkruns, running in books and movies, medals and events, that pre-marathon long run, the perfect event and a potential Deering-Yelling jaw-off. Meanwhile, a woman runs round Woodberry Wetlands - will she get away with it?

Thank you once again for all your great questions - and, as ever, for sharing your running lives with us - and supporting us through the Acast Supporter button. Namaste.

You get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

Oh, and here's how to make a French 75: https://youtu.be/1CaHiFDZPRA

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Q&A 2023 Part One Feb 23, 2023

In the first part of our Q&A special, Rob and Paul wrestle with all the big subjects: coming back after illness and injury, food - whether you're feasting or fuelling, drink - from electrolytes to two-bottle-Sundays, perfect places to run, what I talk about when I talk about shoes, how stretching helps, and how important is is to breathe. Plus more of your PBs and, perhaps the most important question of all: why doesn't Paul wear a hat?

Thank you for all your great questions - and, as ever, for sharing your running lives with us - and supporting us through the Acast Supporter button. Namaste.

You get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270.

More As to your Qs next week!

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Wanstead? Twicestead More Like Feb 16, 2023

Paul's back, and on a beautiful morning he and Rob head to Wanstead Park for a lovely turn through the woods and round the lakes there. Featuring Paul's trip to Ireland, Rob chasing mileage, the mirror-like lakes and grassy swards of the park, gig reports, adventures around Britain for Rob including a full Dudley parkrun report, Paul's friend the Doc with the tick-tocking clock, Sunday drinking, soft surfaces and some of your fantastic PBs.

Rob's recorder lost it a bit towards the end; apologies for the spits, pops and drops.

Thank you for sharing your exciting, diverse, pretty runs with us - and your cold hard cash via the Acast Supporter button. You're wonderful.

You can now get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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Catching Up With Kate Carter Feb 09, 2023

Paul is away having adventures, so runner extraordinaire, world record holder and erstwhile friend-of-the-show Kate Carter steps in for a sunny turn around beautiful Battersea Park. Featuring memories of running on an empty tank, gatecrashing a movie set, the blessing and the curse of chasing times, panda costumes and space suits, marathon memories and London anticipation, a 50k and a composer faux pas, VHS and Betamax, how living in the future turned out, Kate's Cutty Sark theory, how pacing helps the pacer, and some lovely crocuses.

Thanks so much Kate; PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN.

And thank you to all of you, as ever, for your continued support through the Acast button, and for sharing your fascinating and diverse running lives with us; you're beautiful people and we love you.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s award-winning book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260

Rob Deering's Running Tracks Radio Hour can be found on Spotify.

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We Like Spike Feb 02, 2023

Paul and Rob take their monthly turn around Hampstead Heath, and talk about preparations for their 10k and Half Marathon in March - but only after they've covered spousal socials, Steven Spielberg, good and bad gigs, dogs and dinosaurs, Henry, Roger and Ian Moore, the group dynamics of Black Moss Pot, the beating heart of Notting Hill, and a Die Hard / Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em crossover.

Apologies to your ears; there were some sound issues with this week's record - leaving a few slightly strange noises here, and an abrupt ending. Thanks as ever to the mighty Steve for clearing up after us.

And thanks, of course to all of you for your continued support, and for sharing your running lives with us on line; you're wonderful. Here's to happy, warmer, lighter running this February.

You can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260

Rob Deerings's Running Tracks Radio Hour is on Spotify, where he hosts and posts an eclectic but fantastic new playlist every week.

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Still January Jan 26, 2023

A classic Parkland Walk catch-up in the January chill. Featuring Rob's 10k report - and Paul's 10k plans - talking Ultras and Water Bras at the National Running Show, argumentative compadrés, dog grooming, winter underfoot, boiler trouble and the culture of D.I.S.E., towpath slapstick, birthdays and anniversaries, the ephemeral nature of parkrun, and why dogs don't trust Rob.

Thank you as ever for both your generosity through the Acast Supporter button, and for sharing all your running adventures on line. You're all wonderful people and we're lucky to know you.

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

...and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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On The Frosty Marshes Jan 19, 2023

Sub-zero temperatures and winter sunshine as Paul and Rob take a turn through frost-covered Walthamstow and Hackney Marshes. Featuring icy beauty, all kinds of birds, gig, run and booze reports, 10k prep or the lack thereof, dramatic river scenes, Ultra thoughts, shonky knees and spicy calves, a surprise moment of familial pride, long-distance yoga, 'Blue Monday', not wasting time, and a gauntlet thrown.

Thank you, as ever, for your wonderful generosity through the Acast Supporter button, and for sharing your running lives with us; you're beautiful people and we love you.

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

...and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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A Journey Of 26.2 Miles Begins With The First Step Jan 12, 2023

Paul and Rob take advantage of a brief break in January's demoralising weather to take a turn round Finsbury Park. Featuring new shorts, Paul's Daughter's 10k, Rob's first parkrun of the year, that second-week-of-January feeling, new year, new projects, and a deep-ish dive into the early days of marathon training.

Thanks again to everyone who was so generous to us through the Acast Supporter button over Christmas - and thank you for sharing your running life with us on line; what a lovely bunch of people you are.

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

...and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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New Year, Same Old Us Jan 05, 2023

As rain clouds gather, the slopes and woods of leafy North London see Paul and Rob's first run of the year. Featuring the full Christmas and New Year's Eve report - dinner, shopping, relatives, shows, cocktails, watching Happy Valley - and the beginning of all those New Year commitments: parkrun, work-life balance, yoga with Adriene, the plans of the progeny, watching Happy Valley. Plus: festive films and romcoms beyond Christmas.

Most importantly, this episode features a huge thank you to all of you who have sent us messages - and money - this festive season through the Acast Supporter button. We are so touched by your support and appreciation; it's so nice to know that this is all worthwhile as we run into another year. All our love to you - here's to a joyous and run-filled 2023!

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

...and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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London Marathon 2021 Oct 06, 2021

Rob runs the London Marathon on its joyous return to the iconic course post-lockdown - and Paul’s at home polishing his award.

Featuring all the atmosphere and excitement of the 2021 run, Paul’s award-winning adventures, celebrities and fancy-dress runners, and all the news from the start, middle and finish of Rob’s sixteenth marathon.

Congratulations to anyone and everyone who ran last Sunday - not just in London, but virtually, in Loch Ness, Wiltshire... all over the place. You’re beautiful people, and brilliant runners.

And thanks so much for all the funds raised for Parkinson’s UK via Rob’s page - and the generous gifts you give us through the Acast supporter button.

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444, you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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The Last Day Of Summer Sep 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 bridge.

Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful.

You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260

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Your Questions Answered - Part Three Aug 22, 2019

Paul and Rob 'lean in' to more of your excellent questions, covering subjects like seasons, cities, Starburst... and many more.

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Cut to the Chase - Our London Marathon in a Nutshell May 02, 2019

Our London Marathon in forty-five minutes; if only we could have truncated it like this on the day! Featuring wonderful other runners, brilliant supporters, excellent marshals (thank you), fictional policemen, a couple of Spider-men, Michel Roux, the Queen, a Unicorn in distress, and miles... lots of miles.

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