The half marathon might be the best thing to happen to running in years. It's long enough to be a real challenge, short enough that you don't need to rearrange your entire life to train for it — and it's exploding in popularity. In this episode, we dig into why the 13.1 has become the distance of choice for so many runners, using the Great North Run as our jumping-off point.

We cover:

• The Great North Run — what makes it one of the best half marathons in the world
• Why the Olympics still doesn't have a half marathon, and whether that needs to change
• The best half marathon shoes right now, and what actually makes a difference on race day
• The half marathon boom in America and how it compares to the UK scene
• The Shoreditch Half and the rise of stylish, city-based races
• What's driving so many runners to choose 13.1 over the full 26.2

Whether you're training for your first half or you're a serial racer chasing a new PB, this one's packed with race recommendations, gear talk, and a look at where the half marathon boom goes next.

🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode — and let us know in the comments, what's your favourite half marathon?

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Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs. race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM

🎥 Streamed live on Youtube, released after as video + audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.

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The Sydney Marathon ballot is trending — but is Australia's World Marathon Major actually worth entering? We ran it in 2026 and this is our full, no-BS review.

From the expo to the event village, the course, and the spectators — we break down exactly what to expect before you commit to the ballot. No sponsored fluff, just what it's actually like to run Sydney Marathon as one of the World Marathon Majors.

In this episode:

✅ Sydney Marathon Expo — what to expect

✅ Event Village review

✅ Course rating — elevation, route, and race-day feel

✅ Crowd support and spectator experience

✅ Should you enter the Sydney Marathon ballot?

If you're considering entering the Sydney Marathon ballot for 2027, this honest review will help you decide before you commit.

🏃 Real runner review — not sponsored

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Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs. race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM [your time zone]

🎥 Streamed live on [platform], released after as video + audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.

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Are running influencers dead? Are running clubs now the biggest influence in the sport? That's the question we open with in this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast — and it sets the tone for everything else we get into.

Running is evolving at an incredible pace, but is it all for the better? We discuss the biggest changes happening in the running world today — from carbon-plated running shoes and AI-generated training plans to Hyrox, Zone 2 training, Garmin recovery scores and the explosion of run clubs — asking one simple question: what is actually making us better runners?

We also debate whether people should be paying to run a 5K, whether the UK needs more athletics tracks, and dig deeper into whether run clubs are now shaping the sport more than individual running influencers.

Then it's time for our biggest Underrated or Overrated segment yet, as we give our honest opinions on some of the hottest topics in running, including super shoes, maximal cushioning, stability shoes, marathon majors, Strava, Hyrox, ultra marathons, run streaks, walking trends, recovery technology, daily trainers, wearable tech and much more.

Whether you're training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PB, preparing for your next half marathon, or simply love keeping up with the latest running news and trends, this episode is packed with opinions, laughs and plenty of topics you'll want to debate.

💬 Join the conversation in the comments and let us know:

Are running clubs the new influencers?

Which running trend is the most overrated? Which one deserves more recognition?

Would you ever pay to run a local 5K?

If you enjoy the podcast, please like the video, subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast. We release regular podcasts covering marathon training, running shoes, race reviews, running news, coaching, nutrition and everything happening in the world of running.

#Running #RunningPodcast #RunningNews

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Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:

Which running shoes are right for you

Daily trainers vs. race shoes

Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them

Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation

Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM [your time zone]

🎥 Streamed live on [platform], released after as video + audio podcast

💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.

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Parkruns are packed. Marathon ballots are more oversubscribed than ever. Strava is full of PBs. So why does track and field feel like it's on life support?

In this episode, we dig into the strange paradox at the heart of the sport: running has never been more popular, yet athletics participation keeps declining. We break down what the recent European Championships and Commonwealth Games revealed about the state of the sport — empty stands, shrinking grassroots numbers, and a growing gap between recreational running culture and competitive athletics.

We ask the hard questions:

• Is this a funding crisis, or something deeper?
• Why isn't the running boom translating into club membership or track participation?
• Have the sport's governing bodies lost touch with what's actually pulling people toward running?
• What needs to change before athletics gets left behind entirely?

If you love the sport but you're worried about where it's headed, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen/watch the full episode and let us know in the comments — what do you think is really killing athletics participation?

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In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden preview the second half of the 2026 World Marathon Majors — Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. We break down who to watch, what to expect from each course, and share our predictions ahead of race day. Whether you're running one of these majors yourself or just following along, this episode covers everything you need heading into the biggest marathons of the back half of the year.

🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss one.

In this episode:

• Sydney Marathon 2026 preview
• Berlin Marathon 2026 preview
• Chicago Marathon 2026 preview
• New York Marathon 2026 preview
• Our predictions

About FORDY RUNS Podcast:

FORDY RUNS is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden, covering running trends, training talk, race previews, gear reviews, and honest conversations for runners of all levels. New episodes drop every week.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly running podcast episodes

#MarathonMajors #Marathon2026 #FORDYRUNS #SydneyMarathon #BerlinMarathon #ChicagoMarathon #NewYorkMarathon #RunningPodcast

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In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden break down the biggest running trends of 2026 — what's actually working, what's overhyped, and what every runner should know right now.

From training methods to gear to race culture, we're covering the trends shaping how people run in 2026 and giving our honest take on which ones are worth your time.

🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss one.

In this episode some of the trends we are discussing:

Modern Run Clubs

Running Fashion

parkrun

Running Influencers

Running Holidays

and more

About FORDY RUNS Podcast:

FORDY RUNS is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden, covering running trends, training talk, gear reviews, and honest conversations for runners of all levels. New episodes drop every week.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly running podcast episodes

#RunningTrends2026 #RunningPodcast #FORDYRUNS #RunningTips #Running2026 #RunTraining

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Before every run needed a cinematic edit, viral hook, or affiliate link, there was a generation of runners simply sharing their journeys, race experiences, training failures, and love for the sport. They built communities long before "content creator" became a career.

In this episode, we discuss where many of those original running influencers have gone. Did they burn out? Move on? Get pushed aside by changing algorithms? Or did the running content landscape simply evolve?

We also talk about the rise of a new generation of creators—many in their 20s—filming every run, chasing views, and landing brand deals. While there's nothing wrong with that, has something been lost along the way? Are everyday runners looking for creators they can relate to, or has the focus shifted toward performance, aesthetics, and sponsorships?

Join us for an honest conversation about authenticity, community, and whether there's still room for the older, more relatable voices that helped shape the online running world.

What do you think?

Where have the original running influencers gone?

Has running content changed for better or worse?

Who are your favourite running creators today?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

#Running #RunningPodcast #RunningCommunity

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