Running The Red Line

Episode 39 - So Long, Farewell:   On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat watching a new drone fly away, rolling ankles and wet feet, broken bodies and s&c doms, the Neal brothers, Andy's possible race plan for Valencia, should you train on hills for a flat race?, Andy's training week, watery eyes, getting slapped on the eyeball, spooking people in the dark, the Redditch Kingfisher 10K and paci...

Episode 38 - Non, je ne regrette rien:   This week we have a little European flair to break through the usual midlands accents on the pod. We welcome our special guest, joining us all the way from Malaga en route to Valencia half marathon next weekend, the wonderful Chloe Hamard. Brett and Andy have an hour chat with Chloe about how she got into running, how her training has changed since having a...

Episode 37 - Alphafly Away:   Andy and Brett, who is now at around 80% spend this week's pod chatting about an Aurora Borealis on the Malverns, Brett's week of illness, tempting Andy with cross country, Alcester 10K results, Cardiff Half results and Andy's great performance there, Chester marathon results, responding to emails and comments and somehow we forgot 'The Strava Segment' (so we promise...

Episode 36 - Ill Communication:   A not so 100% Brett and Andy sit down this week to chat about Brett's stubbornness, Alcester 10K, Cardiff Half, Andy's Alphafly 1s, The Adios Pro 4 and Evo SL, The Berlin Marathon and some amazing results, training weeks, responding to emails and comments and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Did you run at Berlin? How did you get on?  ...

Episode 35 - The Quiney's Way:   Two questions: How are we going to run Chester Marathon and what is your Kilometre Master rank? The answer is: The Quiney's Way and Level 42.   This week we welcome to the pod two special guests in the form of Todd Quiney AKA @tqontherun and regular feature on his channel, his brother Karl Quiney ahead of their upcoming marathon at Chester on 6 October 2024. We ask...

Episode 34 - Worcester City Limits:   and 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   What Autumn races are you running?   Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com   As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of...

Episode 33 - Fog On The Tyne:   and 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod: ?   Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com   As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselve...

Episode 32 - Run For Home:   We are back to our usual Friday evening record to chat about an expensive locksmith callout, Andy missing out on tickets, Brett's mechanical mishap, a Great North Run preview of the course and Andy's plan of action, Brett's Vets League Final 3000m race recap, track etiquette, our pilgrimage down to Bushy Park to run the 1000th Bushy Parkrun aiming to get Andy closer to...

Episode 31 - Land of 1000 Parkruns:   It's a Friday morning recording this week with a special event coming up on Saturday morning. This episode includes chat about Autumn on the horizon, Brett's injury update, mental toughness, Bushy Parkrun 1000, plan of action for a sub 20 attempt, bargain purchases on Vinted, Lausanne and Silesia Diamond Leagues and Jakob's World Record 3000m, Andy contemplati...

Episode 30 - Weak:   Back to recording on a Friday evening confusing ourselves with only four days since the last pod talking about Andy starting his Valencia marathon training block, new training diary videos coming soon, a kettle bell S&C session error, a Parkrun at Wayne Manor, Worcester Festival 5K race recap, Andy's training week, watch data whilst running, Andy's chasing 20 journey, hitt...

Episode 29 - Monday, Monday:   We missed the pod recording on Friday but better late than never we sat down on Monday to chat Brett's weekend away trading, classic Volkswagens, food challenges, Andy's latest YouTube video, The final three days of athletics at the Paris Olympics including the men's and women's marathons, pushing in races, Ray Gunn, the closing ceremony, the best kit of the Olympics...

Episode 28 - The Goldrush:   Another Friday morning pod were Brett and Andy chat about enjoying the Olympics, Andy's Amazon return, finally getting round to answering some emails and questions; Do you pause your watch on a run? Do you stop when you see a friend? A handicap race? Tips for a marathon newbie? Tips for a YouTube newbie? 5000m or 5K?, highlights and results from the Olympic athletics,...

Episode 27 - How D'ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning:   An early recording again this week as the Olympic Athletics starts today. This week's Friday morning chat includes summer weather arriving, Andy being a riff, BBQ breakfasts and eggy omelettes, 1500m heats, 'Our Olympic Picks' (good, bad or ugly) from this past week along with some honourable mentions, Andy's week of training, Severn Bridge Pa...

Episode 26 - Mack The Knife (Backing Track):   This week the chat includes Andy's new place and week of training, Daisy's Parkun PB, The Wild One, Brett's week of training, a 'steady' parkrun followed by a sensible deload week, retiring shoes, high stack shoes, possible new shoes, 'Riddle Me This', wear patterns on shoes, Andy's first ever track session, starting the quest for a sub 20 5K again, a...

Episode 25 - Runtothestones Cowboys:   On this week's pod the topics of chat include Andy's packing and upcoming move, medal collections and keeping race numbers, click bait running videos, celebrities who have run marathons, football didn't come home, Brett's training week and the return of his Piriformis Syndrome, a few shoutouts, Boston marathon's ban on filing, getting caught filming at Alton...

Episode 24 - In Da Club:   An early morning recording for the second week in a row as Andy is off to run 100K bright and early Saturday morning at the Race to the Stones ultra. This week's topics include England making it to the Euros final, steeplechase, Olympic team selection controversy, 'Riddle Me This', Brett's glute/hip issues coming back, Andy can't wait to get back to marathon training, sp...

Episode 23 - Livin' On A Prayer:   It's another early morning recording this week as Andy prioritises the Euros over the pod but we still manage to chat about Brett having an easy week due to a tight calf, what does Andy think is harder, road or trail running?, niggles and injuries prevention and cure, the importance of S&C, gym anxiety, static and dynamic stretching, 'Riddle Me This', 2024 ha...

Episode 22 - I Want It That Way:   This week's pod sees Brett and Andy chat topics of the recent warm weather, bad football at the Euros, moustaches and hair, 90s/00s pop stars, using youtube as an income, Andy's recovery week, Laura using the Runna app for training, Brett's hand injury update, new feature 'Riddle Me This', an FTTP installation, Mac vs PC, Brett's training week, Droitwich half mar...

Episode 21 - Fall At Your Feet:   On this early morning recording of the pod Daisy causes mischief before Brett and Andy chat about Brett's continued internet woes, Andy's upcoming 3 day 102 mile challenge on the Cotswold Way, electrolytes, Brett 'had a fall' at training, Andy's Maverick trail race recap and Daisy's race debut, Trying out trails shoes, mens vs women's shoes, Brett's Redditch half...

Episode 20 - Hip To Be Square:   Brett and Andy are back for another chat about getting back to running after illness, Brett's internet issues, some listener questions: Will Andy be happier with a sub 3:30 marathon or sub 20 5K? What is Brett's ultimate marathon target? which marathon major would we like to run the most? Would Andy want a pace group for his 5K PB? Two Castle Run race recaps, Brett...

Episode 19 - The Boys Are Back In Town:   A week later than planned but we are back! Andy has been off on his jollies but upon returning home caught the dreaded Covid. So Brett and a slightly deeper voiced Andy sit down to catch up on everything that has happened over the last three weeks: running on the beach, track sessions, chasing 5K PBs, Mid Cheshire 5K, Cotswolds Hilly 100, Andy's first Chas...

Episode 18 - Blue (Da Ba Dee):   On the last episode of Season One Brett and Andy chat about hot or cold preference, morning or evening runs, our sudden Spotify listening surge, Kipchoge's internet trolls, Brett's 100th Parkrun, Andy chasing 20, some listener emails and comments, Newport Marathon being confirmed as 276m long, Birmingham Half Marathon recap, race tactics, Birmingham Half shout outs...

Episode 17 - Newport, Newport:   This week Brett and Andy talk about Andy's post marathon hunger, a Parkrun on the way to work, Birmingham half marathon and Brett's race plan, What singlet to wear? Club vest or something different? Brett's week of training, Copenhagen marathon, the record breaking London marathon ballot, the perils of putting your running on social media, Newport marathon, Andy's...

Episode 16 - You Can Call Me Alpaca:   On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about maranoia and the final week of taper before a marathon, Brett getting back to training after Manchester, Birmingham Half Marathon, The London and Manchester clash in 2025, London Marathon recap and shout outs, Details of Andy's upcoming race at Newport Marathon on Sunday, staying at an Alpaca farm, the carb load, p...

Episode 15 - Mancunian Way:   On the pod this week Andy tells us how he covered his tracks on a midweek mission back to the scene of his calamity, we shout out some great results at Manchester Marathon, give some good luck shout outs to some London Marathon runners, Brett recaps his successful weekend at Manchester and goes through all of the details of his 2:55 marathon and Andy spurs us on with...