October's 'state of the nation' run around Hampstead Heath turns out to be a sunny treat. After a nice start, Rob and Paul talk final training runs, the psychological power of a bit of repetition, whether Paul's done enough long runs, his parkrun report, twitter trouble over 'meaningless' marathons, Rob's Grandad and other family resemblances, an impressive junior RED record, and how hard runs help in tough times.
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A Marathon Can Be Many Things...

Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. 
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Tonks' rage and frustration bubbles under a sunny, fun run through the woods. Featuring Paul's why, his wife, and his MRI. Plus his pity party in all its grim detail and strange viewing choices, Rob's second-hand TV review, the Thursday after a Marathon, the power and the fury, dog fear, Ultra Marathon catharsis, a pony and a tree, and your marvellous PBs.
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Denied!

Paul's still wrestling with whether to run the Marathon Des Sables after hurting his shoulder in a fall last week - and Rob's just done the Brighton Marathon; lots to talk about!
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Rob's Marathon, Paul's Conundrum

Bad news for Paul as he takes a dramatic tumble in Highgate Woods just days out from the Marathon Des Sables. Featuring dogs, a heavy backpack, what the doctor says, shoulder comedy and shoulder care, Steve's corduroy accordion, Rob's latest parkrun and looming marathon, drinking report spousal support, the dicing of the carrots, and your brilliant PBs.
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Spaniel In The Works

Why does Rob need a gentle turn on Clissold Park's soft surfaces? Has Paul finally found his 'Why?' for the Marathon Des Sables? These questions and more are answered in this episode, along with the boys' musings on MDS prep, Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons, searching for the hero inside yourself, questionable advice, when life outside running gets TOUGH - particularly on Rob's wife - a Half Marathon... kind of, some surprise vermin, showbiz fun, chasing catharsis, potential timings and tentative tapers.
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Wifely Woes And Miserly Whys

A drizzly turn around Hampstead Heath, where the Spring flowers are blooming and the birds are enjoying the woods, for a good catch-up after Rob's week away. Featuring Paul's new watch - and the occasional clonk of his new bottle, muddy running, an exciting, sociable run and a relentless solitary run, gig report, the big match, the Margot Robbie double bill, and a shedload of PBs.
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A Marathon Can Be Many Things...

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