The Run Testers Podcast

Although we'd love to, we don't have a lot of free time to answer all of your questions on the channel. That's why we're bringing Points of Shoe back so we can dedicate a whole podcast to responding to your messages. In this episode, Tom and Nick answer a whole heap of great questions, from the simplifying brand running shoe lines to our best and worst marathons experiences. Subscribe to The Run T...

While football fans are enjoying the World Cup at the moment, the team is hosting their own tournament; The Big Running Shoe Football Tournament 2026 (name still under discussion). 32 shoes go head to head, with the winning brand possibly receiving a spray painted shoe, or something, we're not quite sure yet. Hosted by a man who knows nothing about football post 1998, it's definitely not A Questio...

Although we'd love to, we don't have a lot of free time to answer all of your questions on the channel. That's why we're bringing Points of Shoe back so we can dedicate a whole podcast to responding to your messages. In this episode, Tom and Nick answer a whole heap of great questions, from training shoes for progressive long runs to our views on using AI to build training plans. Subscribe to The...

Although we'd love to, we don't have a lot of free time to answer all of your questions on the channel. That's why we're bringing Points of Shoe back so we can dedicate a whole podcast to responding to your messages. In this episode, Tom and Nick answer a whole heap of great questions, from whether there should be entry requirements for the London Marathon, to what we'd pick in a two shoe rotation...

In this episode of the podcast, the team try to come up with a list of 10 shoes you need to know about by whittling down a list of 70. - and it's not easy. We also go through some last minute London Marathon tips. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

George Lewis is a stand-up comedian, a social media phenomenon, an author, a family man and now a proud lover of running. This year, he's taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Autistica, the UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity.  Tom speaks to George about his prep for his first 26.2 miles in over a decade, from dealing with the increasing training volume to what sh...

With many people planning for the first wave of 2026 marathons, there are going to be a lot of running shoes being bought over the next few months. In this podcast (also available as a video) we chat through our top choices for marathon shoe rotations in 2026. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites to carbon plate race shoes, we talk about our views of the current version and what we want to see in an update. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftiger...

The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail shoes, watches, headphones, and the audience award for best running shoe. Download, stick your headphones on and make the best of that long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music....

In this episode, we’re talking about the Loch Ness Marathon — a race that’s as beautiful as it is tough. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it winds past forests, hills, and of course, the famous loch itself.  Tom and Nick cover everything you need to know before taking part in the race, from travel options and where to stay, to what you can expect on the morning of the race. Big thanks to Fear o...

This month on the podcast, the team is talking through the first six months of the year in running shoes. What impressed us, what was average and were there any major disappointments? We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testing. Perfect for that Sunday long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music....

It was a big year for marathons at the Run Testers. Nick and Kieran took on London Marathon for another time and Tom nipped up north to try out Manchester Marathon.  In this podcast (also available as a video on YouTube) we chat through both events, from the course and crowds to the kit we wore on the day. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his...

In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part. Boston Marathon is more than just a race for many people, it's a celebration of the effort required to get in through the tough qualifier process. As a result, Boston is a hive of activity for the whole weekend, with hundreds of events, pop-ups and celebrations.  In this video,...

In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part. Between us, we've taken part in the London Marathon more times than you can shake a "Tap to Power Up" cardboard sign at (...probably about 20). In this episode of the pod we talk through everything you need to know before running the race, from when to go the expo to the best places...

The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers. This week Tom and Nick talk about maintaining fitness between training blocks, how important is shoe drop, strength training for runners and loads of other stuff. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.com with "Points of Shoe"...

You're spoilt for choice with the current range of carbon plate running shoes available. No longer is the market dominated by a couple of big brands. Now most companies have a contender for best carbon plate shoe in their collection.  In this episode, Nick, Kieran, Tom and Mike chat through their current top choice for carbon plate shoes, as well as the options we hope to see in 2025. We'll a...

This month on the podcast, the team is talking about their top picks for upcoming marathons in 2025. From easy day shoes and daily trainers, all the way up to our favourite options for the big day, we chat through what we'll be wearing over the next few months. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testing. Perfect for t...

This month on the podcast, the team is talking about the running shoes we're excited about in 2025. From carbon plate race shoes like the Vaporfly 4 and Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 to updates we're hoping to see made to our favourite daily and trail shoes. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testing. Perfect for that Sun...

The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail shoes, watches, headphones, and the audience award for best running shoe. Download, stick your headphones on and make the best of that long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music....

There's no shortage of great running shoes available in 2024, with most brands now having a wide range of options covering everything from recovery runs to race day. But if you could only choose shoes from the same brand what would be in your rotation? In this podcast (also available as a video on YouTube), we discuss the main brands and select what we think make up their best three-shoe rotations...

In this special episode, Tom speaks to three of New Balance's athletes: Kate Avery ( 20 Great Britain vests and 13 Europe medals across track and cross country) , Zak Hanna ( 5th 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, 5th 2022 European Mountain Running Championships, 1st Matterhorn Ultraks Vertical) and Jacob Adkin (G old and Silver individual medals at European Mountain Running Cham...

Picking the right running shoes as a beginner can be tricky. With dozens of brands all claiming to have the most comfortable, stable and cushioned options, spending your hard-earned money on the shoes that work for you can take a lot of work. In this podcast, Nick, Kieran and Tom chat through the things that beginner runners need to know about shoes, from forking out for the latest models to getti...

Cushioned shoes are big nowadays - and we're not just talking about the stack height. Almost every brand has a selection of chunky options designed to deliver comfort, improve energy return and, in some cases, provide versatility for harder sessions. In this podcast video, we talk about the world of cushioned shoes in preparation for our soon-to-drop best cushioned shoes video. We discuss what's o...

In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, best cushioned shoe, best all-rounder, and  best value. We also end up having a detailed debate about what each category actually means. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https:/...

In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide actionable data and insights for athletes. Tom talks to Head Performance Physiologist Alyssa Younker to learn about gait analysis and how it can improve running for anyone from beginners to elites. To find out more about Human Powered Health and the wo...