The Run Testers Podcast

In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar question, "what would be your Frankenstein running shoe?"

In this episode, we chat with running shoe YouTuber Eddbud. Expect plenty of discussion about midsole foams, the best songs to listen to during a marathon and what brands are worth keeping an eye on over the coming months.

To watch Edd's YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Pnc_D6UQfr1hvPtLZLvjw

You can also find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/eddbud/?hl=en

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

This month on the podcast the team is talking about buying running watches, from how much you need to spend to the sort of features you can expect. We'll also discuss the London Marathon, Tom's trip to visit Puma in Boston and Kieran's Comrades training, and there's an interview with Puma athlete Edna Kiplagat.

Kit we've been testing over the past month includes the Nike Vaporfly 3 and the Garmin Forerunner 295, and there's the return of the London Marathon celebrity finish time quiz.

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

Buying a pair of marathons shoes is a tricky business, especially if it's your first 26.2 miles. Nick, Gill and Tom chat through the things you need to know about when deciding on what shoes to buy, from how much money to spend to whether you really need the latest carbon plate super shoes.

We also chat about some of the latest kit we've been testing, including the Nike Vaporfly 3, the Hoka Rocket X2 and the Garmin Forerunner 265, and we welcome the return of running "facts".

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

Chatabix is a daily breakfast podcast from comedians, writers, actors and directors Joe Wilkinson and David Earl, where they talk to each other and to guests about all sorts of stuff. Tom was invited on to speak to them about running, obviously, from how to get motivated to Joe's love of parkrun.

NOTE: IF YOU ALREADY LISTEN TO CHATABIX YOU'VE PROBABLY ALREADY HEARD THIS EPISODE. SORRY.

If you don't and you like what you hear, there are absolutely loads of episodes available to listen to for free. Click below to dive in:

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Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

Running shoe rotations are a staple for runners that cover various training sessions and spend time focussing on races. However, if you're new to running, you may be unsure why you might need one and how it might benefit your running. In this episode of the podcast, Mike, Tom and Nick delve into the world of rotations and discuss everything you need to know.

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this episode, we're delving into the world of Ultra running with Kieran and special guest Hannah Tyldesley (Ultra X, Twice the Health) discussing everything from how to get involved to the kit you need and the best way to plan your fuelling.

We also have an interview with ultra runner Damian Hall who discusses the environmental impact of running covered in his book We Can't Run Away From This: Racing to improve running’s footprint in our climate emergency (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cant-Run-Away-This-footprint/dp/1839811161).

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this episode, we're focussing on beginner runners. Tom, Mike, Laura and Nick cover everything you need to know when you're just starting out on your running journey, from the best ways to stay motivated to how much training to do and what type of kit you need to look out for.

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail shoes, watches, headphones, and the audience award for best running shoe. This year we're also picking the brand of the year for a running shoe company that has wowed us with its wares over the last 12 months.

Download, stick your headphones on and make the best of that long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In the fifth episode of the podcast, Tom, Mike and Kieran are focussing on tech, from the best watches for beginners to the headphones you should be looking at for your runs. They'll also be talking about their recent marathons, the latest running shoes and answering your questions in the Q&A section.

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In the fourth episode of The Run Testers Podcast Tom, Nick and Mike talk about marathons, Kieran is back from his 1,848-mile journey running the length of the Danube, there's plenty of chat about the latest kit (including the Apple Watch Ultra, The Saucony Tempus, the Garmin Enduro 2 and the Puma Fast R Nitro Elite), plus lots of running facts.

Perfect for that Sunday long run.

To support Kieran on his Danube challenge head over to: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/runtheblue

This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Tracksmith. To find out more about their pop-up taking place in London from 30th September to 7th October click here: https://www.tracksmith.com/gb/pages/tracksmith-in-london

Listeners of the podcast can also head to https://tracksmith.com/runtesters22 to receive a free navy Van Cortlandt Singlet when spending over $150 online (Terms and conditions apply)

Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers