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Brilliant Women, Accessible Reservoirs And How To Run A Marathon Oct 15, 2026

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A long lope from the Parkland Walk to Woodberry Wetlands' West Reservoir and back sees Rob and Paul talk about amazing women - Amanda Wildgoose, Nell McAndrew, two parkrun participants and of course the brilliant Deering and Tonkinson wives and daughters, to be specific - plus the new path on the south side of West Reservoir where running is allowed - and the boys' thoughts on how to do a marathon. But will they both make it to the start line?

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Nell McAndrew Oct 12, 2026

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Rob meets and runs with mighty marathon runner, erstwhile celeb and award-winning Yorkshirewoman Nell McAndrew during a beautiful sunrise over stunning Nostell Priory Park.

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Looking Back At The Weekend And Ahead To October Oct 08, 2026

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Paul and Rob usher in October on Hampstead Heath. Featuring inappropriate partial nudity, a literary event and some Yorkshire running for Paul, a GP with a secret to share, a rash of ridiculous runs for Rob, changing with age - or not - gig report, Julia's first parkrun - and what that showed Rob - the arrival of Autumn, the Vitality London 10,000, where the boys are at as the Yorkshire Marathon looms, and memories of comedian Ronnie Golden - RIP.

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Amanda Wildgoose Oct 05, 2026

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Rob compares thoughts on Ultras with Amanda Wildgoose on a speedy trot round Beckenham Place Park.
Thanks Amanda! Good luck in your next run.

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In Memory Of Lefty The Tenacious Toenail Oct 01, 2026

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On a wander round wonderful Wanstead's Flats and Woods, Rob and Paul catch up. Featuring the eponymous nail, Bonnie convalescing, appropriate outfits, the approach of Autumn, Paul on a treadmill, George and Rob at the Shoreditch Half, top-notch bird action, your PBs and other stories, and our plan and thoughts ahead of York.

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Vitality London 10000 Runners Martin And Mo Sep 28, 2026

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A double interview special as Rob goes for a run with Martin Charlton and Mo Abdelkhalek, who are both running the Vitality London 10000, and have very different stories to tell.
Thanks guys - let us know how it goes.
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Back To The Woods Sep 24, 2026

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Paul and Rob run up the Parkland Walk to Highgate Woods for the first time in a while. Featuring Bonnie's troubles, different Saturday morning plans, high mileage and consistent parkrunning for Rob, country training ahead for Paul, Shoreditch Half, the Great North Run and half mara mantras, correspondents' questions, running-related clickbait, reading report, interacting with real people, anticipating the Yorkshire Marathon, and what the rest of the next generation are up to.

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Rob's Wife Julia Sep 21, 2026

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The Deerings take a turn as Julia contemplates fitting fitness into her busy schedule - and training for her first half Marathon.

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Episode One - Part Two Sep 17, 2026

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Our bumper season opener concludes, with Paul trying to get off the socials - and leaving Sky - Rob's parkrun report - and non-parkrun report - being inspired by Tyson Fury, Forrest Gump and Suzy Strath, our Autumn run plans and family news, and a guess at what the future holds.

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The Latest From Lizzy P Sep 14, 2026

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Rob runs round Clissold Park catching up with Lizzy Pollott. She's got a refreshingly different relationship to the technology of running to Rob and Paul - and she's made a big decision about her next marathon.

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