With Rob finally succumbing to COVID, amazing runner Liam McIntyre steps in to report on his adventures. Featuring Tonks' home life, how even top runners go off too fast, getting coached, running for mental health, Race to the Stones tips, and prepping for a potential PB at the Manchester Marathon.

Thanks for stepping in Liam - get well soon Rob - and thank YOU, dear listener, for all your contributions, whether conversational via the socials or financial via the Acast Supporter button - Thank You Marshal.

Rob's book Running Tracks is available here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444, and you can get Paul’s award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270

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