Chasing the Finish

By Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey

A running podcast hosted by Mike Duffy featuring Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey as the trio discuss their running stories from parkruns to half marathons.

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The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.

Chasing the Finish episodes:

July 24, 2025 Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 7 | Solihull Soon, 3 Brewers 10k and Ben's Back Running!
Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads chat about the Solihull 5k/Half Marathon in which all of the lads are taking part as it gets ever closer to race day. How's Jake feeling about his first official running race? How's Mike's training been going for his first ever half marathon? Mike also talks about his upcoming 10k, Which Apple's are the best?! and Ben's back hitting the tarmac after his recovery from his Ultra 100k!
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- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run
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1h 53min
July 17, 2025 Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 6 | Jake’s Wedding & Blue joins the boys!
Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads debrief about Jake’s wedding which took place on Saturday meaning no CTF ParkRun Club took place and the lads are joined by Jake's cousin, Blue Tilley, to hear about their running journey so far. Also find out who wins this weeks Running Room 101!
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Follow the lads running Instagram Accounts:
- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run
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1h 35min
July 10, 2025 Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 5 | Perry Hall ParkRun, 15km Plod and Q&A
Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads talk about their experience at Perry Hall ParkRun at the weekend, Mike talks about his 15km run in preparation for the Solihull Half Marathon and the boys take to the emails to answer your questions.
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Follow the lads running Instagram Accounts:
- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run
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1h 39min
July 03, 2025 Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 4 | 104k Ultra Marathon, Wedding Upcoming, More 10k's and a Guest!
Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode we find out all the details from Ben's 104k Ultra Marathon in the Peak, a wedding is on the horizon, ParkRun adventures, Mike's booked more events (including his first abroad) and we've got a special guest on too!
You can still donate to Ben's 100k Ultra Marathon visit the link below:
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Follow the lads running Instagram Accounts:
- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run
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1h 35min
June 26, 2025 Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 3 | 100k Ultra Marathons, Mental Battles & Running Abroad
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Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.

This week's episode is all about Ben's 100k ultra marathon in the Peak District that is looming, all in the name of charity whilst also discussing the challenges of running abroad. Who will win this week's Strava Segment Showdown? Tune in to find out!

To donate to Ben's 100k Ultra Marathon visit the link below:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ben-blakeman?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingthefinishpod?_t=ZN-8xBF9zHH2gc&_r=1

Follow the lads running Instagram Accounts:
- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run

#Running #runningPodcast #ParkRun #NewRunner #SpainRunning #GreeceRunning #ultramarathon

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1h 23min
June 19, 2025 Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 2 | Overcoming Running Demons & Strava Segment Showdown
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Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.

This week's episode is all about how the lads conquer their running demons, how they might overcome the dreaded running fear after work and then play a brand new game of Strava Segment Showdown.

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TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chasingthefinishpod?_t=ZN-8xBF9zHH2gc&_r=1

Follow the lads running Instagram Accounts:
- Ben There Ran That
- Mike Does Goes Running
- Ramsey on the Run

#Running #runningPodcast #ParkRun #NewRunner

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1h 23min
June 12, 2025 Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 1 | The Pilot Episode
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Welcome to our brand new running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.

This weeks episode is the first ever one, you'll find out who the lads are and how they got into running along with their favourites ParkRuns and running goals.

Follow Chasing the Finish Podcast on Instagram using the handle @ChasingTheFinishPodcast.

Follow the lad's running Instagram Accounts:
@BenThereAndRanThat
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@RamseyOnTheRun

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1h 15min

FAQs about Chasing the Finish:

How many episodes does Chasing the Finish have?

The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.