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Send us Fan Mail The Beer Mile has been in many a publication this week, but now it's time to hear the opinion of the beer-running specialists. They talk world records, beer drinking technique and (other people) being sick. Next is an event review from both a (gold medal) participant and the Race Director! The Beerathon is picked apart in detail as Jody and David relive the japery. Due to thi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Do-Badders!  On today's Podcast Jody and David will open in a way which sounds on topic and then veer wildly, wildly off course for the first part discussing some very important questions. Let's just say if you want to know what 'Peeping Mo' is a new slang term for then the intro to this Podcast will be exceptionally important to you. The discussion then...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Do-Badders! Today Jody and David are joined by Robbie Britton, the UK's top 24 hour racer and decorated ultrarunner (yes, that's right, even more decorated than Jody AND David). In this podcast they talk a little bit about Robbie's achievements, but they also ask his opinion on whether cheating is ever acceptable.  Also keep your ears peeled for the story that...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Do-Badders! In this week's episode we catch up with the guys and what they've been up to.  There's lots of discussion about Doug the Beard which mainly focuses on his Beard but does sometimes stray onto his offer of a race for Jody.  A majority of this episode centres around David giving Jody advice for Jody's first Obstacle Course race. That obstacle cou...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Do-Badders! Today Jody and David discuss everything that has been going on on the Facebook Group and also branch out into other news articles they've picked up over the last couple of weeks.  In this Episode Jody tells us that, much to David's surprise, he has been making overtures with Pato's agents. We hear from Jody's wife, Libby, about her recent runn...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back Do-badders! This week’s episode is an array of things but the main point for discussion will be the Beer Lovers' Marathon.  The guys start by calling for ideas for an innovative new theme song. Things then move on to talk of a t-shirt update, a request for race calendar suggestions, and David's rather short list of 'sponsors'. The rest of the Podca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jody and David talk about the London Marathon and The Running Awards with a large section of the podcast also being dedicated to neither of those things. Subjects you can expect to hear about are: The London Marathon and several controversies surrounding it.  Why falling during races is clearly something only winners do. David's bold new idea for a publication...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is the third of three parts that covers the MdS. The Bad Boy Runners will talk about David's experience of day 5 and the Charity Day! They then move on to asking listener questions which are answered in the usual Bad Boy Running style. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the...

Send us Fan Mail Today’s episode is the second of three parts which covers the MdS the Bad Boy Runners talk about David's experiences on days 2, 3 and 4 and they discuss the coolest finish to a race ever. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode please SUBSCRIBE to get every episode delivered to you before everyone else. Join the conversation! If you want to request a guest or chat about this episo...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode the Bad Boy Runners do something decidedly Un-Do-Baddery and discuss David's dominance of the entire MdS. We'll get an insight into how David overcame every sizeable obstacle the deserts threw at him, fighting every challenge, both mental and physical to become this year's First (*cough* British *cough*) Male Finisher. This is Part 1 of a three pa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome, Do-Badders! This week’s episode is all about KIT! Well. Actually, Jody and David do get rather sidetracked. So you could say most of it is about kit. Definitely over 40% anyway… Coming up! Buffs cause a division in opinion Watches are seen as a must by David Shorts are seen as optional by David Gel packs are portrayed as both a hindrance and a help David reveals how a Dry...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back Do-Badders! This week’s episode is a general catch-up of everything going on in the Do-badding world! Coming up on this week’s regular podcast… SPOILER ALERT Jody and David start by giving away the endings to some major films A brief discussion of Jody’s time abroad which leads to a chat about McDonald’s integration policies in different countries and the popularity o...

Send us Fan Mail Finish or not to finish? That is the question. Is this a finish line I see before me? What finish line through yonder window breaks? In the final episode of the MdS Specials, Jody and David discuss David’s feeling of elation and David makes a theatre based analogy that leaves Jody stunned.   If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or in...

Send us Fan Mail In the fifth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss the Long Day Strategy. Finish in one day but possibly burn out? Or finish in two but sacrifice that treasured rest day? I think we know which one David will be gunning for but the guys weigh up the pros and cons of both days amongst other things.  If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it t...

Send us Fan Mail In the fourth of the special episodes Jody and David discuss what the third stage is all about. Does it fill you with dread that tomorrow is the long day? Or will it be David's final 'relaxing' run before the double day? If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running...

Send us Fan Mail In the third of the special episodes Jody and David discuss David's soundtrack choices and strategies for Stage 2. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for the new epis...

Send us Fan Mail In the second of the special episodes Jody and David discuss how it would be a really really bad thing if the Dune stage was first. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the Podcast for you! You’ll also want to subscribe so that you receive a notification for...

Send us Fan Mail In the first of the MdS Specials, Jody and David discuss Jody’s initial preparation experience encompassing the first few days of acclimatisation in the desert and the initial planning experiencing. If you’re thinking about doing the MdS next year, a loved one is doing it this year, or indeed you just want to listen to some top quality running chat, this is the episode for you! Yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the Bad Boy Runners stray into a new realm of Podcasting by giving actual genuine advice for anyone thinking about doing the Marathon des Sables, and the usual off-topic asides for anyone who isn’t thinking about running it. David begins by pitching other podcasts to Jody A new member of the team is introduced There’s more quality MILF banter to be had (amongst oth...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 of the charity episode and this one gets controversial. The guys discuss all things charity related when it comes to running, including what to look for in a good charity, why charities are so picky when it comes to runners and the sinister side of what happens when you don't raise enough cash. David explains his theory on the effect of celebrities on charity fundraisi...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 of the Charity episode, all about the things we do raise cash for good (and not so good) causes. In this episode, the chaps talk charity and David specifically discusses his latest challenge to raise money for Street Child... running the Under Round and trying to beat the record for the fastest time. Jody admits to no running, no records and no money raised for anything. En...

Send us Fan Mail The episode continues with more chat and feedback from Bad Boy Running listeners... ... plus there's some actual running talk (buried at around the 37-minute mark, we believe). Here's the order of service: The chaps talk new kinds of races… and it takes an odd turn Jody and David try to work out the heaviest person in the world They guys decide a new Bad Boy challenge th...

Send us Fan Mail After running his first ultra, David regales us with his story while the chaps discuss what’s been going on with the Do-Badders and reveal some more races Here’s what was up for discussion: Jody reveals his dirty drinking truth, his lack of drinking and blows the whistle on his mum’s pregnancy diet of vice David professes his love for Drew Barrymore and the duo discuss the sex of...

Send us Fan Mail We're talking ultramarathon running as David attempts his first (even with his 'broken' ankle).  Here's what's up for discussion:  BBR ponders a possible all-French episode (pour un moment) The guys reveal the first ever race to receive the Bad Boy Seal of Approval (hint: it's not Edinburgh) Why Jody hates half marathons David reveals his 80s action h...

Send us Fan Mail The second of the two-parter with Mudstacle's Pete Rees. In the second half of the episode the gang discuss: What the hardest obstacle race is in the UK How to judge how tough a course is if you're a newbie when the name tells you NOTHING about it How to prepare for an obstacle course race (no, it's not drinking more...) Why neoprene is the future of OCR fashion The...