Two Men On The Run

In Episode 73 of Two Men on the Run Podcast , Matt and Jon-Jo reflect on one of the standout nights in the racing calendar - the iconic Armagh International 5K. Jon-Jo shares his experience racing at Armagh this year, describing the atmosphere, the noise, and the sheer spectacle of an event that consistently produces fast times and unforgettable performances. The Two Men on the Run explore what ma...

In this episode, the Two Men On The Run sit down with Patsy McGonagle, one of Ireland’s most respected figures in athletics. Patsy’s career spans decades of dedication to the sport, from founding Finn Valley Athletics Club in 1971 to leading Irish track & field teams on the world’s biggest stage. For 25 years he served as Team Manager of Irish Athletics , guiding athletes through four Olympic...

In this episode, we celebrate a fantastic year of running for one of the Two Men on the Run, Jon-Jo. As Jon-Jo reflects on his progress, the question is raised: is Matt done and out, or is there more still to come? We’ll see what 2026 brings. We dive into Jon-Jo’s recent race at the classic Brampton to Carlisle, and once again explore what’s changed between past and present when it comes to perfor...

This week on Two Men on the Run , Jon-Jo reflects on his recent outing at the Mid-Cheshire 5K, how his training has shifted under the guidance of new coach John Downes, and the build-up to his half-marathon next weekend. The lads also dive into the world of road racing – from poor prize offerings like bottles of wine to the reality of prize money, and whether some events are profiting at the expen...

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by previous guest John Downes as they interview a St. Helens running legend Steve Anders, who, after international success, hung up his running spikes at the peak of his career. But after suffering a life-threatening heart attack, he has made his return now as a master's athlete. We talk about his journey from elite athlete to master runner, the mental a...

The Two Men on the Run are back again and they've finally got to the digital era. With Jon-Jo now living in Ireland, he's been talked into opening a Zoom account and getting some podcasts recorded. So the Two Men on the Run should be joining you, hopefully more often going forward, but they've been promising that for two years so who knows. Joining the Two Men on the Run this week is special guest...

The wait is over! After a few months' hiatus, Jon-Jo and Matt are back with Episode 66 of Two Men on the Run . A lot has changed since the last episode: Jon-Jo has relocated to Ireland, where he's been tearing up the racing scene, representing his home country and trying to defend his Merseyside XC Title. Meanwhile, Matt has been busy on and off the track, celebrating the arrival of his second son...

The Two Men on the Run are joined by Tom 'Crofty' Croft, Liverpool Harrier, sprinter and coach. Tom talks to the men about his sprinting training and goals for the coming year, his coaching and personal training business and the Olympics.

Matt Cochrane of Newburgh Nomads joins the Two Men on the Run to celebrate 40 years of the Newburgh Nomads, talk about fell running and if it should be in the Olympics, and his recovery from his recent TIA and quick return to training and racing.

Two Men on the Run are joined by Mark Rogerson, a local athlete who has been across the world breaking records and becoming the first-ever European visually impaired athlete to complete all Six Abbott World Marathon Majors. The Men hear how Mark lost his sight and got started on his running journey, supported by family, friends and the RNIB . How he met his guide for most of his Marathon Majors, K...

It's been months but the Two Men on the Run are back (and hoping to keep to some level of release schedule). Jon-Jo has been building epic fitness, Matt's now a dad but training just as hard, and the Two Men on the Run have battled it out in fairly herculean fashion (they're not modest at all) at the Steve Prescott GPW St. Helens 10km.

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by their good friend Hughie Killbane. After an exciting morning which nearly saw Made to Run flooded due to someone leaving a water tap running in the flats above, luckily guest Hughie Kilbane was on hand to do a bit of plumbing work and save the shop. There followed a great sit down and an interesting discussion with Hughie all about his running and how...

This week only a couple hours after racing the Helena Tipping Wrexham 10km the Two Men on the Run are joined by Welsh International and the compare of the race Bernie Jones and Irish International, 1996 British Cross Country Champion and Athletics Activist John Downes. Bernie and John highlight some of their illustrious athletic careers before diving deep into a discussion on the current shape of...

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by a host of Tour of Merseyside participants and Tour Organiser and BTR leader Alan Rotherwell. After a round-up of this year's Tour from Matt, and a chance to hear from a number of the participants on their experience of the Tour was like. The boxing gloves were then allowed off and Jon-Jo and Alan were set on each other. An excellent discussion on runn...

It's been a month since the last show and The Two Men on the Run are now well into their race seasons. We catch up with Matt's Copenhagen Marathon, and Jon-Jo discusses taking on the mountains and jumping down onto the flat and fast of the track.

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by fell running maestro John Hunt. John tells the Men about his hopes and plans the take the Merseyside County Team, 'The Flat Landers', to conquer the fells. His journey from football to the mountains, listen to the end for a gruesome injury tale, not for the faint of heart. And how as a researcher John has helped professional footballers to athletes id...

Yes, the Two Men on the Run are back with another episode in the same week, don't get used to it listeners. Still, hot off the press, the Two Men on the Run speak with Rachel Hodgkinson, just days after her fantastic run at the 2023 TCS London Marathon running 2:34.46, finishing second British Woman. Rachel discusses being self-coached and training from a book, running all six Marathon Majors, doi...

Since the Two Men on the Run last caught up properly back in the start of January a lot has changed, Jon-Jo is, fingers crossed health scare-free, and doing less running but is back to his PB'ing ways. While Matt has changed coaches, changed training regime and targeting a new international marathon, plus expecting a new family member later this year. Plus the Men chat about league athletics in th...

The Two Men on the Run are joined by the on-form In Lawton as he returns to tell all. How at 41 he is having the season of his life taking a 2-minute PB over the Half Marathon in 67:28, a 10km in 30:11 a definitive Cross Country Season and beating lots of younger athletes in the Duathlon and on the roads showing age is only a number.

It's 2023 and the Two Men on the Run are back for another show and are aiming to get back to some routine with posting in 2023, so watch this space. This week the Two Men on the Run catch up on Matt's possibly mad attempt at the Liverbird Double Marathon over the New Year weekend, Jon-Jo has some strong words for Matt about this, and whether Matt will actually make it to the start line of this wee...

The Two Men on the Run, catch up on their final races of the year, from Matt's Marathon out in California to Jon-Jo's last race in Ireland and his current injury and medical concerns. Hopefully all positive news for Jon-Jo this week before Christmas, and a hopeful return to his running in the new year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our listeners and we shall see you all in 2023 for mor...

This week the Two Men on the Run catch up on how training and racing have been going. Jon-Jo tells us about his racing over in Ireland where he's gained selection for an Irish Master Vest over the Cross Country. While Matt talks us through his London Marathon experience, from being in the pace pack for 2:14/15 to having to make the tough decision to drop out.

This week 50 episodes into Two Men on the Run, Matt's mum finally joins the men on the run, as she talks through how she got started in athletics, her struggles being a Northern Runner, against the Southern favouritism, her qualifying for the Women's first ever 10,000m at a World Championships in Rome (1987) and her selection for the 1988 Olympic Marathon after she finished 3rd British Woman and 5...

This week the Two Men on the Run are joined by an old school friend of Jon-Jo's who just joined the illustrious Bob Graham Round Club, Michael Lucas. The Men discuss how Michael went from someone who hated running to taking on the classic Lake District 24-Hour Challenge and what might be his next challenge. Mindfulness is explored from that of meditation to Michael's place of freedom high up in th...

The Two Men on the Run preview the Birmingham Commonwealth Games and discuss the first athletics event of the Games, the Mena and Women's Marathon, plus we catch up on their training and racing over the last couple of weeks.