FORDY RUNS Podcast

It’s time to wrap up 2025’s best (and worst) running shoes — LIVE! In this end-of-year running shoe review, we break down the top road, trail, race, and daily trainer shoes of 2025, sharing honest opinions, surprises, and lessons learned from a full year of testing.

Whether you’re training for a marathon, 5K, ultra, or just looking for your next daily trainer, this live session covers it all. Ask questions in the chat, share your favourites, and let’s debate which shoes truly delivered this year 👟🔥

🏆 What We’ll Cover:

Best running shoes of 2025

Top daily trainers, race shoes, and trail shoes

Biggest hits & misses of the year

Most improved brands & standout tech

Shoes we loved… and shoes we didn’t 😬

What to expect from 2026 running shoes

📌 Perfect for:

Runners choosing shoes for 2025–2026

Fans of shoe reviews & gear breakdowns

Anyone curious about the latest running shoe tech

👇 Join the live chat and let us know:

Your favourite shoe of 2025

Which shoe disappointed you

What you’re excited to run in next year

👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and 📤 share with your running crew to help the channel grow!

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Thinking of joining a running club in 2026? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ In this episode, we dive deep into whether being part of a running club is truly worth it — from motivation and structure to community and long-term results. We’ll walk you through the real advantages and drawbacks, and help you decide if it’s the right move for your running journey this year.

What you’ll learn:

How a running club can boost your performance, consistency and enjoyment

The social and psychological benefits of running with a group

Common trade-offs: cost, time commitment, pace matching

How to pick the right club for your goals and personality

Real-world examples and what 2026’s landscape looks like for clubs

🎯 Join an inclusive club today

One great option is FORDY RUNS Running Club — the largest running club in the UK, with more than 50 local groups nationwide and a huge, supportive online community. You can join for free, find your nearest local run group, or choose a social membership option. All abilities are welcome, and there are no barriers to getting involved.

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Hit like and subscribe for more running-club insights and training episodes

Share in the comments: Have you ever been part of a running club? What did you get out of it?

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🔗 Useful Info

FORDY RUNS Running Club — free to join, beginner-friendly, and active across the UK - https://www.fordyruns.com/running-club

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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly chance to ask anything about running, training, racing, or running shoes! Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, this live session is designed to help you become a stronger, smarter, more confident runner.

🏃‍♂️ What We Cover Live:

• Training tips for 5K, 10K, half & full marathon

• How to structure weekly training & avoid common mistakes

• Pacing strategies for race day

• How to build speed, endurance & consistency

• Running shoe advice, gear talk & honest recommendations

• Motivation, mindset & staying on track

• Live chat questions answered in real time

💬 Ask Your Questions LIVE

Drop your questions in the chat — training structure, race plans, running shoes, gear choices, form cues, fueling strategies, and more. Coach FORDY will answer as many as possible throughout the stream.

👟 Who Is Coach FORDY?

A qualified athletics and running coach helping runners through practical training advice, realistic plans, and also giving no-nonsense shoe reviews.

📅 Join Weekly!

Tune in each week for interactive discussions, coaching insights, and a motivating community of runners at all levels.

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Join us for a special Marathon Talk episode where Chris Ford and Hayden Harbud dive deep into all things marathons. From breaking down the Abbott World Marathon Majors to reviewing iconic local races, we share honest experiences, event rankings, training tips, race-day insights and what marathon running really feels like for everyday runners.

Whether you’re chasing a Six Star, planning your first 26.2, or looking for marathon inspiration, this episode is packed with real-world advice, stories and motivation.

Keywords: marathon talk, Abbott World Majors, marathon tips, marathon rankings, marathon experiences, running podcast, everyday runner, marathon training, race reviews, World Marathon Majors, marathon advice, marathon inspiration.

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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly chance to ask anything about running, training, racing, or running shoes! Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, this live session is designed to help you become a stronger, smarter, more confident runner.

🏃‍♂️ What We Cover Live:

• Training tips for 5K, 10K, half & full marathon

• How to structure weekly training & avoid common mistakes

• Pacing strategies for race day

• How to build speed, endurance & consistency

• Running shoe advice, gear talk & honest recommendations

• Motivation, mindset & staying on track

• Live chat questions answered in real time

💬 Ask Your Questions LIVE

Drop your questions in the chat — training structure, race plans, running shoes, gear choices, form cues, fueling strategies, and more. Coach FORDY will answer as many as possible throughout the stream.

👟 Who Is Coach FORDY?

A qualified athletics and running coach helping runners through practical training advice, realistic plans, and also giving no-nonsense shoe reviews.

📅 Join Weekly!

Tune in each week for interactive discussions, coaching insights, and a motivating community of runners at all levels.

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Looking for the best Christmas gifts for runners this year? 🎄🏃‍♂️

In this episode, we break down the top running gifts for every budget — from essential gear and tech to fun stocking fillers that every runner will love. Whether you're shopping for a beginner, marathoner, or someone who just loves the outdoors, we’ve got you covered.

PLUS… we’re giving away four places in the 20256London Marathon! 🎉

These places are given to our FORDY RUNS Running Club members via this live ballot!

What We Cover

Best Christmas gift ideas for runners in 2025

Affordable gifts under £20/£50/£100

Top running shoes, watches, clothing & accessories

Unique and personalised gift ideas

Enter the Giveaway next year

👉 Join FORDY RUNS Running Club: https://www.fordyruns.com/running-club

Enjoying the show?

Hit like, subscribe, and drop your favourite gift idea in the comments.

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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly session for real-time running advice, training tips, and running shoe recommendations! Whether you’re a beginner runner, marathon trainee, or a seasoned athlete chasing a PB, this live stream is all about helping you run stronger, faster, and injury-free.

🏃‍♂️ What we cover:

Running technique & form tips for all abilities

Half marathon and marathon training plans

How to improve running speed, endurance & recovery

Running shoe reviews, comparisons & gear advice

Motivation, mindset & consistency for runners

Strength training, nutrition & cross-training for runners

💬 Ask your questions LIVE! Coach FORDY will answer your running, training, and shoe-related questions directly in the chat — covering everything from 5K race prep to marathon pacing strategies.

👟 About Coach FORDY:

A passionate running coach and content creator, FORDY has helped thousands of runners improve their performance through smart training, realistic plans, and honest gear reviews.

📅 Join every week for interactive running discussions, expert coaching insights, and community motivation — all focused on helping you become a better runner.

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Why Do People Get Upset With Their Finishing Times?

In this episode, we unpack the surprising emotional weight behind race results and marathon finish times. From the pressure of personal goals to the comparison trap fuelled by apps and social media, we explore why runners sometimes cross the finish line feeling frustrated instead of proud.

We break down:

• The psychology behind time-based disappointment

• How expectations and identity shape race-day emotions

• The difference between healthy ambition and harmful self-criticism

• How to reframe a “bad” time into meaningful progress

• Stories and insights from everyday runners and endurance athletes

Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first marathon, or trying to understand the runner in your life, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical takeaways for the next starting line.

New episodes every week. Subscribe for more deep dives into running culture, mindset, and performance. 🏃‍♀️🎧

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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly session for real-time running advice, training tips, and running shoe recommendations! Whether you’re a beginner runner, marathon trainee, or a seasoned athlete chasing a PB, this live stream is all about helping you run stronger, faster, and injury-free.

This week I am revealing some of the new shoes from Asics in 2026 including the Superblast 3, Novablast 6, Sonicblast 2 and many more!

🏃‍♂️ What we cover:

Running technique & form tips for all abilities

Half marathon and marathon training plans

How to improve running speed, endurance & recovery

Running shoe reviews, comparisons & gear advice

Motivation, mindset & consistency for runners

Strength training, nutrition & cross-training for runners

💬 Ask your questions LIVE! Coach FORDY will answer your running, training, and shoe-related questions directly in the chat — covering everything from 5K race prep to marathon pacing strategies.

👟 About Coach FORDY:

A passionate running coach and content creator, FORDY has helped thousands of runners improve their performance through smart training, realistic plans, and honest gear reviews.

📅 Join every week for interactive running discussions, expert coaching insights, and community motivation — all focused on helping you become a better runner.

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Being on YouTube Isn’t What You Think — In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ford, founder of FORDY RUNS and one of the UK’s most authentic running YouTubers. Chris opens up about what it’s really like to grow a YouTube channel from scratch, build a passionate running community, and have a big influence without millions of subscribers.

We dive deep into the truth about being a creator, including:

🏃‍♂️ How Chris reviews running shoes and creates content that stands out

🎥 The process behind his videos and how he stays consistent

💬 Handling negativity and online criticism

💡 Honest advice for anyone wanting to start a running YouTube channel

🧠 How content creation supports his autism and neurodivergent mind

Whether you’re a YouTuber, runner, or just curious about the creator life, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk about what it takes to stay motivated and authentic on YouTube.

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