In this episode of the weekly running specialty podcast, the hosts—Oska, Tom, and Anna from the Front Runner team—discuss various topics related to running and their personal experiences. They celebrate their podcast's milestone of hitting 5,000 hours on YouTube, just weeks before their one-year anniversary. The hosts share their amusement over the minor traditions developed around tapering for races and humorous commentary on running attire preferences, notably socks over tights. They announce their weekly poll winner and delve into the details of the upcoming National Cross Country Championships, highlighting key runners and potential winners. The team also reviews the latest running shoes like the Triumph 23, pointing out its improvements over the previous models. Finally, they reflect on their own training routines and plans for the week ahead, encouraging listeners to join upcoming community runs.

 

00:00 Introduction and Milestones 01:20 Red Bull and Running Banter 02:57 Socks Over Tights Debate 09:52 Cross Country Championships Preview 25:42 Run Club and Training Highlights 31:24 Indoor Football Injuries and Anecdotes 32:29 Tommy's Running Journey 33:35 Training and Recovery Insights 37:55 Tapering Strategies 42:50 Shoe Talk: Triumph 23 Review 54:25 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts