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Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson

Running Commentary

A Running , Sports and Leisure podcast

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Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.

Newest episodes

Old Year, New Beginnings

47 min

As November begins, Paul and Rob take a few loops of Clissold Park. Featuring drinking - or not - the 'stride' issue, mixing it up, Rob's run with Jo Wilkinson in the Lakes, parkrun report, the luxury of intentional training over maintenance, thoughts on marathon vibes post-York and pre-London, and a first idea of what 2027 might hold. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Art Run With Julia

1 hr 9 min

Rob's wonderful wife returns for a rainy run to Regents Park - where art awaits...Thanks Julia.PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jo Wilkinson

1 hr 1 min

Rob ran round beautiful Buttermere in the Lake District with Jo Wilkinson, where they had a great chat about Jo's coaching career, her own spectacular athletic achievements, and her new book Masters Running - 5k To Half Marathon.Thanks Jo - we must do that again; lots more to talk about!Jo's website Running Jo is here: https://www.runningjo.co.uk/And her book is available here: https://www.crowood.com/book/masters-running-5k-to-half-marathon/Talking of books... you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Old Year, New Beginnings

47 min

As November begins, Paul and Rob take a few loops of Clissold Park. Featuring drinking - or not - the 'stride' issue, mixing it up, Rob's run with Jo Wilkinson in the Lakes, parkrun report, the luxury of intentional training over maintenance, thoughts on marathon vibes post-York and pre-London, and a first idea of what 2027 might hold. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An Art Run With Julia

1 hr 9 min

Rob's wonderful wife returns for a rainy run to Regents Park - where art awaits...Thanks Julia.PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jo Wilkinson

1 hr 1 min

Rob ran round beautiful Buttermere in the Lake District with Jo Wilkinson, where they had a great chat about Jo's coaching career, her own spectacular athletic achievements, and her new book Masters Running - 5k To Half Marathon.Thanks Jo - we must do that again; lots more to talk about!Jo's website Running Jo is here: https://www.runningjo.co.uk/And her book is available here: https://www.crowood.com/book/masters-running-5k-to-half-marathon/Talking of books... you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yorkshire Marathon 2026

1 hr 29 min

The Yorkshire Marathon 2026 sees Rob ready to run, Paul on roving reporter duties, and George and his friend Ned experiencing the event for the first time. Featuring the RunComPod get together, thoughts before the start, hydrating George, back in the VIP suite post-run, and Rob's full debrief on the Heath.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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Tomlinson

46 min

Paul ran with Sam Tomlinson, high-achieving Ultra runner, fellow MDS finisher and all-round wise and lovely fellow.Thanks so much Sam! Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from him -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mortality On The Marshes

47 min

Rob and Paul are on Hackney Marshes for their last run together before the Yorkshire Marathon. Featuring bad knees, dizzy spells, the weather, gig and parkrun report, falling into the pace gap, where George is at, when people you love are unwell, the irrelevance of long-distant running memories, marginal gains in a marathon, and running vs life. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Ahead Of York

33 min

Paul's son George is about to run the Yorkshire Marathon - so how's that going to go? The story starts in Asia... 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brilliant Women, Accessible Reservoirs And How To Run A Marathon

1 hr 21 min

A long lope from the Parkland Walk to Woodberry Wetlands' West Reservoir and back sees Rob and Paul talk about amazing women - Amanda Wildgoose, Nell McAndrew, two parkrun participants and of course the brilliant Deering and Tonkinson wives and daughters, to be specific - plus the new path on the south side of West Reservoir where running is allowed - and the boys' thoughts on how to do a marathon. But will they both make it to the start line? 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nell McAndrew

56 min

Rob meets and runs with mighty marathon runner, erstwhile celeb and award-winning Yorkshirewoman Nell McAndrew during a beautiful sunrise over stunning Nostell Priory Park. Thanks so much Nell! Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more great chat from Nell and Rob - 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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking Back At The Weekend And Ahead To October

59 min

Paul and Rob usher in October on Hampstead Heath. Featuring inappropriate partial nudity, a literary event and some Yorkshire running for Paul, a GP with a secret to share, a rash of ridiculous runs for Rob, changing with age - or not - gig report, Julia's first parkrun - and what that showed Rob - the arrival of Autumn, the Vitality London 10,000, where the boys are at as the Yorkshire Marathon looms, and memories of comedian Ronnie Golden - RIP. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amanda Wildgoose

1 hr 4 min

Rob compares thoughts on Ultras with Amanda Wildgoose on a speedy trot round Beckenham Place Park.Thanks Amanda! Good luck in your next run. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Memory Of Lefty The Tenacious Toenail

1 hr 4 min

On a wander round wonderful Wanstead's Flats and Woods, Rob and Paul catch up. Featuring the eponymous nail, Bonnie convalescing, appropriate outfits, the approach of Autumn, Paul on a treadmill, George and Rob at the Shoreditch Half, top-notch bird action, your PBs and other stories, and our plan and thoughts ahead of York. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more about the Shoreditch half -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vitality London 10000 Runners Martin And Mo

39 min

A double interview special as Rob goes for a run with Martin Charlton and Mo Abdelkhalek, who are both running the Vitality London 10000, and have very different stories to tell.Thanks guys - let us know how it goes.You can sponsor Mo here: https://2026vitalitylondon10000.enthuse.-com/pf/mo-anthony 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back To The Woods

59 min

Paul and Rob run up the Parkland Walk to Highgate Woods for the first time in a while. Featuring Bonnie's troubles, different Saturday morning plans, high mileage and consistent parkrunning for Rob, country training ahead for Paul, Shoreditch Half, the Great North Run and half mara mantras, correspondents' questions, running-related clickbait, reading report, interacting with real people, anticipating the Yorkshire Marathon, and what the rest of the next generation are up to. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... Get your NordVPN DISCOUNT at ⁠nordvpn.com/runningcommentary ⁠— our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan, and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.  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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob's Wife Julia

35 min

The Deerings take a turn as Julia contemplates fitting fitness into her busy schedule - and training for her first half Marathon. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Julia -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode One - Part Two

54 min

Our bumper season opener concludes, with Paul trying to get off the socials - and leaving Sky - Rob's parkrun report - and non-parkrun report - being inspired by Tyson Fury, Forrest Gump and Suzy Strath, our Autumn run plans and family news, and a guess at what the future holds. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... Get your NordVPN DISCOUNT at nordvpn.com/runningcommentary — our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan, and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.  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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Latest From Lizzy P

35 min

Rob runs round Clissold Park catching up with Lizzy Pollott. She's got a refreshingly different relationship to the technology of running to Rob and Paul - and she's made a big decision about her next marathon. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Lizzy’s podcast recommendations -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Thorn Report

34 min

Rob met up with 'Sweary' Helen Thorn in hip-as-can-be Shoreditch to hear all her news; why is she on the bench? What's her new writing gig? What went wrong in Cape Town? How was her first Ultra? And what's next?Thanks Helen. Take care; hope you're running again soon. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode One - Part One

42 min

Season Two begins! In part one of our bumper opener, Paul and Rob find new paths over Hampstead Heath and talk ten years of change, the long hot summer, marital bliss, happy holidays, the highs and lows of their August running, and simple pleasures like frisbee in a field or bare feet on the beach.  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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soft Surfaces And Shady Trees

42 min

In the sun in Clissold Park, Paul and Rob catch up. Featuring gigs, festivals, gigs at festivals, Rob in the wars, lego, moomins and sorting your house out, life in hot weather, Josh Kerr's mile record, some birthdays, and Rob's writing plans. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Run Post Coast To Coast

48 min

Paul & Rob's first run out after the Coast to Coast sees them in Regents Park. Featuring a track session - despite not feeling 100% - for Paul, some Norwegian and ship-based running for Rob, Rob's theory about what's on Rob and Paul's hard drives, a graduation, a parkrun, and where the C2C left them ahead of the Autumn - Paul working towards a decent marathon, and Rob looking even further, both into the future and along the trail. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your August George

23 min

We catch up with George - and Paul - at Tonkinson Towers, where they talk of the eclipse, a track session and training for the Yorkshire Marathon. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Paul look back at the World Cup -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Blakey Ridge To Robin Hood's Bay

55 min

The final day of the coast-to-coast dawns on top of the North Yorkshire Moors, with Paul and Rob - and Wainwright - prepping in the Lion Inn, then finds them hot and bothered half way at Grosmont, and last but very much not least in Robin Hood's Bay - at coast number two, with the quest complete. Featuring the final day's adventures, thoughts on what it all means, and trouble at the next table the night before...Thank you so much to Martin and everyone who met and ran with Rob, and to all of you for all your support on our trek; what an adventure! 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Danby Wiske To Blakey Ridge: Part One With Adam Pope

24 min

Rob and Adam Pope reminisce about their adventures together on day six of Rob's coast to coast, ahead of Rob and Paul's report from the day itself. Featuring Adam's abortive earlier attempt, the gap in Rob's record, crossing another railway and another major road, getting on to the North Yorkshire Moors, the man in red, Adam's elusive Wain Stones, the unfriendly cafe, Rob's elusive Paul, and the relevant works of David Nicholls. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Adam answer our 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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Danby Wiske To Blakey Ridge: Part Two

22 min

Paul meets Rob at the end of day six, and they arrive at the Lion Inn - the coast-to-coastiest hotel on the whole route - together. Featuring Paul's connection with Lovesome Hill Farm, Rob's journey with Adam Pope, both of their journey's across the broad moors, and the wonder of crisps. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Reeth To Danby Wiske

49 min

Day five sees Rob catching up with Paul both literally - on the road to Richmond - and chat-wise, after all the adventures of Reeth. Featuring knee treatment, the mighty Calum, Paul's drivers and Rob's bites, path-keepers above Richmond, friends, comics and one lovely wife at the gig the night before - then, post-run, at heavenly Lovesome Hill Farm - Northallerton links, losing-and-finding Adam Pope, passing the A1, the open-hearted C2C community, fun on arriving in Danby Wiske, taxis, bulls and the bible. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Pope

43 min

Rob runs with Adam Pope, the author of Run For All Seasons and a man who accompanied him for a great deal of the coast to coast, on a loop around the Thames in the heart of London. Featuring cabbie's shelters, ancient Egyptian obelisks, the Artist's Garden, mudlarking and mudlarkers, the London Marathon's final hill, Ben Wilson's chewing gum art, Adam's next book, and Rob's lovely wife. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Adam answer our 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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Kirkby Stephen To Reeth

58 min

We join Rob & Paul on the top of Nine Standards Rigg, just out of Kirkby Stephen on day four of the coast to coast, where they talk about their adventures so far - plus Rob's metamorphosis into Long Distance Man, skylarks, and a good solid path. Then, unfortunately, Paul has a bingle - live. CONTENT! In part two - beyond Keld - Rob runs with Mark 'GB Sticks', and they talk Wainwright, Lake District Ultras, the kindness of Sabrina Verjee, whether Curlews can fake injuries, running apps, the 'last' hill and the 'last' mile, Mark's warnings to Paul, arrival in Reeth, and a very sociable day's running all round.Thank you so much Mark! 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sabrina Verjee

40 min

Legendary - but injured - fell runner Sabrina Verjee comes to meet Rob in Patterdale on the coast to coast. Featuring setback after setback on the journey to her Wainwright-based world record, Sabrina's running and working life so far, a lovely selection of snacks and treats, and... where Tonk?Thanks so much Sabrina; lovely to meet you. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Sabrina answer our 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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Bampton to Kirkby Stephen

1 hr 21 min

In this bumper episode, on day three of the Coast to Coast, Paul & Rob head out of the fells towards the dales - and address their new reality post-day two. Featuring the run to the run, Paul's new book idea, Wainwright's fence-climbing tips and Rob's first running adventure 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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Coast To Coast Interviews: Tony Audenshaw - Part Two

42 min

Rob's chat with Emmerdale star, Marathon Talk alumnus, top runner and all-round lovely man Tony Audenshaw for the last miles of day two of the coast-to-coast continues. Featuring more bird talk, more concern for Paul, Ultras, music gigs and when the two meet, Christmas fun, monsters and dinosaurs, Lemmy or Limmy?, some top-notch music trivia, Rob's band, Tony's book, runners and DVT, finish line daydreams and plans for the perfect festival.Thanks so much Tony!  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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Rosthwaite to Burnbanks

49 min

After what will doubtless be the biggest day of the whole Coast-to-Coast, Paul and Rob report from the comfort of the lovely Mardale Inn in Bampton - and it turns out they've had quite different days...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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast to Coast - Rosthwaite To Burnbanks (The Prequel)

10 min

Here we find Rob just off the top of Kidsty Pike - the highest point on the Coast-to-Coast - and Paul AWOL; what happened next? More to follow from this exciting leg shortly... 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Coast To Coast Interviews: Tony Audenshaw - Part One

44 min

Rob is joined by Emmerdale star, Marathon Talk alumnus, top runner and all-round lovely man Tony Audenshaw for the last miles of day two of the coast-to-coast. Featuring concern for Paul, the joy of breathing, running in the lakes, birds and their calls, crisp inspiration - and rejection - mountain rescue, when paces differ, ticks and their mandibles, and a little bit of ballroom dancing. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - Ennerdale Bridge To Rosthwaite

37 min

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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Raworth - Part Three

31 min

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.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Sophie answer our 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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coast To Coast - St Bees To Ennerdale Bridge

50 min

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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Raworth - Part Two

32 min

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 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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looking For Loopholes

48 min

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 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sophie Raworth - Part One

34 min

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 -  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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ready As We'll Ever Be

58 min

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 t**s - accessing joy without cutting corners, and top-notch nap skills. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

London Marathon And Hackney Half With Lizzy P And Eleanor Tiernan

1 hr 2 min

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/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North London Forever

51 min

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. 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Green

1 hr 6 min

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 Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunshine, Culture And Booze

53 min

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, 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, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.Audio previewDownload00:0042:5549:30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Catches Up With Liam McIntyre

28 min

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 answer our bonus questions -  plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.You can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013 (and you can still get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444) Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Racing The Tide and Running Through Sand

1 hr 3 min

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, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim B'vard

51 min

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... and get Paul's new book Running Through Sand here, if you haven't already: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Regent's Park And Primrose Hill

55 min

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 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 here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Classic Interview - Sophie Raworth In Sunny Richmond

1 hr 4 min

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 Marathon Des Sables, the strength that running gives you, and a look ahead to 2022...Thank you Sophie. Her brilliant, bestselling new book Running On Air is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-on-air/sophie-raworth/9781399426336While we're on 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 here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more.Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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