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Tom Green Jun 08, 2026

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Rob runs round some very picturesque parts of St. Albans with the DJ and podcaster as he returns to running for the first time in a while.

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Sunshine, Culture And Booze Jun 04, 2026

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Rob and Paul take a gentle mooch up the once-again-fully-open Parkland Walk. Featuring the incoming incredibly sunny Bank Holiday weekend, holiday/training plans, Paul's book launch, post stand-up public speaking, a week of theatricals, champagne, Rob's Race The Tide recovery, and a look forward to the Coast To Coast and beyond.

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Paul Catches Up With Liam McIntyre Jun 01, 2026

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Paul runs with our friend, lovely man and superfast runner Liam McIntyre, who's had quite a year. Featuring running for - and in - Wales, the tragic loss of his dear friends Jamie and Fin and how running does - and doesn't - help, and the catharsis and the community of the London Marathon. But first, Paul's book...

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You can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013 (and you can still get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444)

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Racing The Tide and Running Through Sand May 28, 2026

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The full, epic story of Rob's run in Devon - PLUS Paul's book on the very brink of release, AND some fantastic PBs from you guys.
You can order Paul's BRAND NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013

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Tim B'vard May 25, 2026

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Ex lawyer, comedy creator, runner and all round searcher Tim B'vard runs with Rob in the tourist-y heart of London.
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Buy Cicely Sponge's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Cicely-collection-Sponges-nonsensical/dp/1068547766
... and get Paul's new book Running Through Sand here, if you haven't already: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013
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Regent's Park And Primrose Hill May 21, 2026

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On a sparkling day Paul and Rob take a turn round a couple of London's poshest parks. Featuring Race The Tide planning, fuelling on the trail, a lovely run in the Peaks, angry geese and gorgeous goslings, performing in front of friends, Paul's round of podcasts, dog trouble, new shoes, the tea, Rob's band, parkrun report and your fantastic PBs.

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Classic Interview - Sophie Raworth In Sunny Richmond May 18, 2026

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Five years ago - and not long after lockdown - Rob took a turn with Sophie Raworth on one of her go-to routes. Featuring canine company, running into deserted London and other crazy memories from COVID, the Great North Run 2021, a noisy stag, coming back from injury, cancelled, virtual and imminent London Marathons, running in new places near and far, apps, castles and maps, flightpath fun, the Marathon Des Sables, the strength that running gives you, and a look ahead to 2022...
Thank you Sophie. Her brilliant, bestselling new book Running On Air is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-on-air/sophie-raworth/9781399426336
While we're on books, you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠

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Gigs, Greenery And Good Omens May 14, 2026

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A happy return to business as usual after the London Marathon, as Paul and Rob take their monthly turn around Hampstead Heath, where spring has very much sprung. Featuring gigs galore, adventures in Wales, family fun, physical and spiritual nakedness, and a little light running.

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Rob Caught Up With Lizzy Pollott Ahead Of The London Marathon May 11, 2026

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This interview Monday we flash back a couple of weeks to before the London Marathon, when Lizzy P and Rob shared their thoughts ahead of the run. They were both taking part... but did they both know this?

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Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.

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The London Marathon 2026 May 07, 2026

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The story - all the stories - from the biggest day in the London running year!
Featuring Rob's prep, Paul's spectating adventures, George's journey, world records, Rob's blow-by-blow marathon and post-run reports from ALL our pre-marathon interviewees.
Well done everyone. Hear more from George in his latest interview episode, out now.

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