Running Commentary

As the first day of this epic quest continues, the weather improves, but the differences in Paul and Rob's fitness begin to tell. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013,...

Rob runs along the Thames with top runner, voice-of-the-nation and now best-selling writer Sophie Raworth. In the concluding part they get serious in Central London, talking about Sophie's first marathon very much not going to plan - as they run across the 26th mile - the late great George Alagiah and the loss of Sophie's Dad to Parkinson's. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.superca...

On a dreich morning in St Bees, Rob and Paul encounter a variety of dangerous obstacles before their coast-to-coast run even starts; will they make it over Dent Fell to their first checkpoint - the gateway to the Lake District? SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through S...

Rob's run along the Thames with top runner, voice-of-the-nation and now best-selling writer Sophie Raworth continues. In Part Two they talk about Sophie's book, staying fit as one gets older, the Thames itself, Rob and Paul's Coast-to-Coast, Sophie running in the Alps, and poles. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Sophie answer our bonus questions -  plus get...

Rob and Paul's final run together before their Coast-to-Coast adventure - about 36 hours before - is a gentle double loop of Finsbury Park. Featuring how the boys are feeling, being a bit too busy, a gig-based wardrobe malfunction, how the C2C compares with the MDS, adventures anticipated, running without a Why, and your brilliant PBs. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early acce...

Rob runs along the Thames with top runner, voice-of-the-nation and now best-selling writer Sophie Raworth. In Part One they talk adventures in broadcasting, Marathon Majors, the next generation getting into running, and the injury that made Sophie think she might not be able to run any more. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Sophie answer our bonus questions...

Rob and Paul head up the Parkland Walk and round the woods, relishing the familiar paths ahead of the unknown trails ahead. Featuring final training, parkrun report, long distance rhythm plans, Sophie Raworth's book, how setbacks make us stronger, Coast-to-Coast anticipation, another era beginning for the Deering family - and a family of blue tits - accessing joy without cutting corners, and top-n...

Comedian / runners Lizzy P and Eleanor Tiernan join Rob to report on a couple of the big London runs of the year so far... Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Lizzy talk football -  plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content. BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/boo...

June's tour of Hampstead Heath sees the sun coming out after a showery start. Featuring a poorly Paul, holiday disappointment - and joy - Coast-to-Coast anticipation, parkrun report, in praise of Liam McIntyre, two types of taper, a big moment in North London, more half-arsed attempts at abstemiousness, wet leaves and wild flowers, a sports day to gatecrash, and some C2C itinerary details. SUBSCRI...

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. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Tom answer our ever-insightful bonus questions -  plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content. BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through...

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. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bon...

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... Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Liam answ...

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 And SUBSCRIBE here ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more. Thanks for listening, support...

Ex lawyer, comedy creator, runner and all round searcher Tim B'vard runs with Rob in the tourist-y heart of London. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Tim - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content. Buy Cicely Sponge's book here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Letters-Cicely-collection-Sponges-nonsensical/dp/1068547766....

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.  SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for...

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 Ma...

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. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR B...

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? SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/...

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. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early acces...

Paul grills George on his debut London Marathon; will he be back for more, or is it a 'never again' scenario? SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR 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 he...

As Rob gets quite deep into his pre-London Marathon taper, he reports to Paul on a gentle turn around the newly leafy woods. Featuring road rage, Lyme Regis in the soul, gig report, the logistics of supporting on Sunday, bad juju movies, a very yin-and-yang parkrun report, Edward Ndiritu, Elihud Kipchoge and George, and Rob's Big Plan. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early acce...

Rob runs - down by Tower Bridge - with Edward Ndiritu who is running the London Marathon dressed as a rhino for Save The Rhinos on Sunday, after travelling over from Kenya, where he protects the rhinos - and other endangered species - in real life! Also featuring the For Rangers Ultra, in incredible multi-stage event through the Namib Desert, where all those iconic animals roam. Thanks so much Edw...

Paul's pulled back is on the mend, so he and Rob 'Jeff' gingerly round Clissold Park. Featuring a heated girdle, the new fitness of Deering '26, highs and lows on the last long run before London, taper talk, fear of not finishing, fear of not running and fear of heights, the Marathon Des Sables - and the Sophie Raworth / Paul Tonkinson writing comparison, plans and contracts, the nature of the fut...

Rob runs with poet, runner and writer-of-poetry-about-running P Burton-Morgan, who discovered running - fast - later in life than some. Featuring their first marathon, some actual poetry, surprising levels of sauce, and a show with a very familiar name...Sponsor P Burton Morgan's London Marathon for the NSPCC here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/p-burton-morgan?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL Subscri...

Paul's pinged his back again, so he and Rob take a stroll up the Parkland Walk in the glorious Spring weather. Featuring gig report, Coast-to-Coast training schedules - Rob's tapering for the London Marathon, Paul has... yet to begin - a long(ish) run and a parkrun, Kenny Rogers and Chas and Dave, Bank Holiday joy including some sociable roasts, classic movies and cockney spirit, how they'll get o...