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- Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 22 | Broadway Battles & Doddington Delight
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
This week, we dive into all things running chaos and triumph. Ben tackles the Broadway Marathon, and we cover everything that happened from the moment he arrived to that glorious, hard-earned finish line (spoiler: it involved sweat, snacks, and a few questionable decisions along the way)Meanwhile, Mike is back at it with another sub-40 parkrun, this time at Doddington Hall, Lincoln, leaving the rest of us in his dust.Of course, no episode would be complete without the lads answering your questions and playing Mike’s Game, which tests just how much nonsense humans can handle in one sitting.Laughs, running stories, and pure banter this one’s got it all.Comment below with your favourite marathon or parkrun disaster (or triumph!) and join the chaos.
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1 hr 49 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 21 | Regular Runs, New Routes & Race Day
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
Ben returns to Babbs Mill ParkRun, just a week after the jubilations of Mike’s PB efforts on that very course. Meanwhile, Mike ventures to Horncastle for the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ParkRun, ticking off a Q in his quest to complete the ParkRun alphabet — and takes on the course for the first time!
We also dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between from Mike’s Gainsborough 10K race day, where he clocked his second-fastest 10K time yet!
Plus, it’s time for Mike’s game. Can Ben make it 2-0, or will Jake level things up at 1-1? Tune in to find out!
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1 hr 35 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 20 | Personal ParkRun Tier List
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
Mike’s still riding the glory wave of his sub-39 at Babbs Mill ParkRun, he’ll tell you about it. Again. And again. Meanwhile, he’s eyeing up the Gainsborough 10K like it’s the Olympics.Ben braves Sutton Park for a “fun” 1.5K with the kids, and Jake wraps up his charity fundraiser week with a mix of triumph, exhaustion, and questionable life choices.
To round it all off, the lads attempt the impossible — ranking every ParkRun they’ve done together. Which course gets crowned the GOAT, and which one’s getting left in the mud (literally)?
Tune in, grab a brew, and prepare for hot takes, mild complaining, and the occasional motivational quote gone wrong.
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1 hr 50 min - Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts | Babbs Mill ParkRun
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
It’s happened, folks after months of “just getting the miles in” (and complaining about his Achilles & Thigh), Mike has finally gone sub-40 again! Paced heroically by Ben who somehow managed to film, pace, and not trip over. We dive into the drama, sweat, and questionable pacing decisions that led to this glorious PB.
Stick around for the bonus clip at the end, a rare look at what it’s really like battling it out in the back half of the pack. It’s gritty, it’s sweaty, and it’s very… Mike.
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23 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 19 | Leamington ParkRun & Broadway on the Horizon
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
Jake and Mike take on Leamington parkrun — and THAT hill (you know the one that makes you question every life decision). Jake’s also somehow managed to leave 15 miles of his running challenge to the final week, what could possibly go wrong? Meanwhile, Ben’s scoping out the Broadway Marathon course under the guise of a romantic weekend… and the lads round it all off with Mike’s brand new game. Who wins? Probably not the hill.To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 39 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 18 | Napton 10k Review
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
6 Lads vs. The Napton Hill – Who Survived the 10K?What happens when six “elite athletes” (aka blokes who should’ve stretched more) take on the infamous Napton 10K? Spoiler: there’s sweat, suffering, and maybe even a few personal bests — but mostly complaining about that hill.Ben, Jake & Mike were joined by Chris, Fahmi & Tom for the showdown that’s been in the making ever since someone said, “Yeah go on, I’ll sign up too.”Will anyone conquer the Napton incline without walking?Will there be glory, pain, or just a pub stop after?And most importantly — did anyone actually enjoy it?Tune in to find out how the lads fared in this epic (and slightly chaotic) running adventure!To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 17 | Napton Nears
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
It’s Napton 10K Week!Seven lads. One race. Unlimited excuses.In this episode, the gang gears up (mentally, if not physically) for the mighty Napton 10K. You’ll hear from Ben, Jake, and Mike plus Blue Tilley, Chris Pritchard, Fahmi Bulaleh, and Tom Hodson as they share their rigorous race prep routines (which may or may not include carb-loading via the pub menu).Will anyone actually train? Will someone forget their running shoes? Will Ben finally admit he’s just here for the medal photo? Tune in to find out how this ragtag group of “athletes” plans to survive 10 kilometres of pure character building.Listen. Laugh. Lower your expectations.To donate to Jake’s 50 miles in October for Prostate Cancer visit the link below:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862To donate to Chasing The Finish FC at The Mental Health World Cup 2026 visit the link below:https://www.givengain.com/project/chasing-the-finish-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-108914Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 57 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 16 | New ParkRun & Half Marathon tales
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
Storm Amy? No problem (apparently).Jake braves Stratford Upon Avon Parkrun for the first time - complete with gale force winds and a questionable life choice or two.Meanwhile, Mike takes on his second ever half marathon in Lincoln! Expect chaos: rushed starts thanks to traffic, a painful finish-line shuffle, and enough sweat to fill the Brayford Pool.Oh, and in peak runner energy — Mike just happened to book a romantic weekend away for his and his wife’s 1st wedding anniversary… which, purely by coincidence (honestly!), was right next to the start line of a parkrun. Love may fade, but parkrun results are forever.Ben brings some devastating half marathon news, while the lads look ahead to Napton only 9 days (on the day of record) away! Will they be ready? Will Jake dry out by then? Will Mike’s wife forgive him? Tune in to find out.To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862To view and sign up for the Centurion RC Grand Prix Races, visit below:https://centurionrc.org.uk/grand-prix
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1 hr 39 min - Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 15 | Half Marathons on the Horizon & Charity Running
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
In this episode, Ben gets ready to wrestle tree roots and angry squirrels at the Wyre Forest Half Marathon, Mike prepares to heroically shuffle through Lincoln, and Jake casually drops that he’s running 50 MILES in October... for charity, of course. (Because pain is more meaningful when it's tax-deductible.)But the real drama? Will Mike finally claw back a win in Jake's Game, or will the universe continue its relentless campaign to humble him? (Spoiler: it's not looking good.)
🎙️ Expect running chat, light roastings, and a healthy dose of denial.
To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser:https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862
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1 hr 10 min - Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts | Sandwell Valley ParkRun
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
This week the lads took on Sandwell Valley ParkRun — a course that doesn’t just have “a hill,” it has THE hill… right at the start line.From calf-burning inclines to rocky terrain that felt like running on Lego, we battled through it all. Who powered up the climb? Who nearly waved the white flag? And who tried to make a peace treaty with gravity?Watch to see how we survived (barely) and whether we’d do it all again!Don’t forget to like, comment, and let us know your toughest ParkRun hill!To donate to Team CTF at the Mental Health World Cup in 2026 click below!https://www.givengain.com/project/chasing-the-finish-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-108914Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
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