FORDY RUNS Podcast

FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a big one: are AI chatbots quietly replacing running coaching apps? We've noticed more and more of our own runners moving away from paid coaching apps like Runna, Coopah, and URNN — and instead building their own training plans using free AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude. In this episode we dig into why that's happening, what people are gaining, and what they might...

This week a special Adidas livestream as we take a look and early review the new Adidas Adizero EVO SL 2, Adizero EVO SL 2 Elite, Adizero EVO SL 2 Exo and Adizero Prime X 4! Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe...

Our Chicago Marathon 2026 preview is here, but first, what a week it's been in running! We break down the Berlin Marathon 2026, the durability issues people are reporting with the adidas Pro 5, our first thoughts on the new Nike Apex, the Vitality 10K, the new Boston Marathon qualifying times for 2027, and the London Marathon's rock, paper, scissors moment over whether the men's or wom...

Is running still fun, or has it turned into a numbers game? In this episode, we dig into the growing obsession with running times, pace, and PRs — and ask whether social media (Strava, Instagram, TikTok) is to blame for shifting the sport's culture away from enjoyment and toward performance metrics. We talk about: Why so many runners are fixated on times over the experience of running itself Wheth...

This week a special Nike live Adidas Adizero Pro 5 and Alphafly 4 Review! With the Adidas Pro 5 launching this week and the Nike Alphafly 4 in for review, we answer your questions live! Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing th...

FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special. We kick things off reacting to the Hyrox "poo-gate" scandal — Joanna Wietrzyk soiling herself mid-race and running on to win — and ask the real question: would we actually stop if that happened to us at Berlin? Then it's all things Berlin Marathon : our full course rating, tips for race day, a chat through the expo experience, and what it'...

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens...

The half marathon might be the best thing to happen to running in years. It's long enough to be a real challenge, short enough that you don't need to rearrange your entire life to train for it — and it's exploding in popularity. In this episode, we dig into why the 13.1 has become the distance of choice for so many runners, using the Great North Run as our jumping-off point. We cover: The Great No...

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens...

The Sydney Marathon ballot is trending — but is Australia's World Marathon Major actually worth entering? We ran it in 2026 and this is our full, no-BS review. From the expo to the event village, the course, and the spectators — we break down exactly what to expect before you commit to the ballot. No sponsored fluff, just what it's actually like to run Sydney Marathon as one of the World Marathon...

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens...

Are running influencers dead? Are running clubs now the biggest influence in the sport? That's the question we open with in this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast — and it sets the tone for everything else we get into. Running is evolving at an incredible pace, but is it all for the better? We discuss the biggest changes happening in the running world today — from carbon-plated running shoes and A...

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens...

Parkruns are packed. Marathon ballots are more oversubscribed than ever. Strava is full of PBs. So why does track and field feel like it's on life support? In this episode, we dig into the strange paradox at the heart of the sport: running has never been more popular, yet athletics participation keeps declining. We break down what the recent European Championships and Commonwealth Games revealed a...

In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden preview the second half of the 2026 World Marathon Majors — Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. We break down who to watch, what to expect from each course, and share our predictions ahead of race day. Whether you're running one of these majors yourself or just following along, this episode covers everything you need headi...

In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden break down the biggest running trends of 2026 — what's actually working, what's overhyped, and what every runner should know right now. From training methods to gear to race culture, we're covering the trends shaping how people run in 2026 and giving our honest take on which ones are worth your time. 🎧 New episodes every wee...

Before every run needed a cinematic edit, viral hook, or affiliate link, there was a generation of runners simply sharing their journeys, race experiences, training failures, and love for the sport. They built communities long before "content creator" became a career. In this episode, we discuss where many of those original running influencers have gone. Did they burn out? Move on? Get pushed asid...

Stuck on a long haul flight? Grinding through a road trip? Lounging round the pool with nothing but time on your hands? We've got you covered. This bonus edition brings together 6 of our favourite Fordy Runs Podcast episodes into one compilation — a proper flavour of everything we cover, all in one place. Whether you've been with us since episode one or you're just discovering the podcast, this is...

Welcome back to The FORDY RUNS Podcast! In this episode, the FORDY and Hayden share the things they wish they’d known before they started running, from kit essentials and training tips to the lessons learned the hard way. Comment below: Would you rather have a blister on the same toe for every run or chafing on a random part of your body every run? 👇 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals. Each episode covers topics such as: Which running shoes are right for you Daily trainers vs race...

In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to balance marathon training with a full-time job and raising kids — no filters, no fake "just wake up at 4am" advice. We talk about the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the practical systems that actually work when life is pulling you in five directions at once. We also dive into the London Marathon 2027 ballot results — how it felt to get i...

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals. Each episode covers topics such as: Which running shoes are right for you Daily trainers vs race...

In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest talking points currently surrounding parkrun and the wider running community. As parkrun continues to grow around the world, questions are being asked: Is parkrun becoming too busy? Is parkrun actually a race? Should there be more rules and enforcement? Has the original ethos changed? We discuss: 🏃 Is parkrun still a community event or has competi...

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals. Each episode covers topics such as: Which running shoes are right for you Daily trainers vs race...

Thinking about running a half marathon? Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1 miles, or looking to improve your race-day performance, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you run your best half marathon yet. In this podcast, we break down exactly what it takes to run the perfect half marathon, from training and pacing to nutrition, mindset, and race-day s...