Running The Red Line

Episode 94 - Slippin' and Slidin':

We are back for our third year and this week on the pod Brett and Andy chat Cross Country cancellations, snow and ice, slipping and sliding getting caught in snow storms, New Year non celebrations, Pizza Hut vs Dominos, living with italians, 2026 ins and outs, turning up late to Parkrun, Andy's 5K PB, Possible bonus pacing episode, The Cup Of Tea Challenge, Listerner comments, Valencia 10K and World Cross Country Champs this weekend, listener emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Episode 93 - Tiptoe Through The Tulips:

This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat danish cookies, the comedy boxing match, different Olympic years, West End shows, merch restock, listener highlights of 2025, WWF, listener comments and emails, Malaga Marathon, Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy, Telford 10K recap and race results, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with 'BEOTPQ' Christmas Edition.

Question of the pod:

Are you a Danish cookie fan? What is your favourite Christmas biscuit?

Do you have a question for the...

Episode 92 - King Of The Hill:

On the pod this week we have a very special guest and one of Redditch's finest, Adam Hill. Not only is Adam super fast with a 14:58 5K and a 2:27:23 Marathon but he is also a super nice guy. He graciously accepted our request to join us on the pod to chat through how he got into running, his mindset and a host of other things. Brett and Andy then chat merch, Valencia Marathon results, Malaga Marathon this weekend, XC races and our training weeks, Telford 10K preview, listener emails a...

Episode 91 - You Look Good In My Shirt:

This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat pets being the best, merch is on the way!, Valencia Marathon prospects, Strava race time predictions, Telford 10K coming up and our predictions, getting Andy to believe in himself, A new Q Parkrun, the Winter Bimble Bumble, our training weeks, XC race two tomorrow, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Do you have an interesting defecation based story?

Do...

Episode 90 - Black Friday:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat high mileage running, Andy's Black Friday purchases, Garmin vs Coros, race tactics for the next xc race, how cold does it need to be to add extra layers?, Valencia Marathon coming up in two weeks, Andy's new shorts, supporting small businesses, Our training weeks, the possible benefits of S&C, listener comments and emails, BEOTPQ and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you made any Black Friday running gear pur...

Episode 89 - No Brakes:

This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat Brett's nightmare day, Black Friday sales, Andy's new shoe purchases, the perils of Vinted, shoe collections, mix and match colourways, a 30 second sales pitch, our race entries this week, Escape From Meriden, night time running safety, the results and race recaps from last week's cross country showdown 'El Grassico', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you made any early Black Friday purchases?

Episode 88 - Battlefield:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat man flu, last week's weather, the first Birmingham League Cross Country race of the season and Andy's first ever XC race coming up tomorrow, kit list, boxers or no boxers under your shorts, chafing, wobbly bits, testing out the spikes, the inaugural BrAndy Cup, race tactics, Brett's first sub 20 Parkrun since his comeback, League Division line ups, our training, London Marathon club place ballots, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Episode 87 - Another One Rides The Bus:

On this week's pod we have a very special guest, the fastest bus driver in the land, Matt Haslam. Brett and Andy chat to him about how he got into running, his breakout performances this year and his successful YouTube channel. Brett and Andy then continue their usual ramblings and chat about Andy's trip to the big smoke, New York Marathon, that Kipchoge tee, listener comments and an email and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Wou...

Episode 86 - Afternoon Delight:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat halloween fancy dress, kids sizes and portions, late 90s early 2000s slasher horror movies, the legend that is Freddy Runs drops in for a chat about his massive challenge in aid of MIND, how to pronounce adidas and Nike, Harry, race results and shout outs, Andy's new marathons plans for Seville, our training weeks, Andy Brewer's 10K race recap, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with 'BEOTPQ'.

If you would like to donate to Freddy's challenge for MIND yo...

Episode 85 - Two Times:

On this second attempt at episode 85 Brett and Andy chat Halloween party fancy dress, tonsillitis, trying to binge every episode, 1985 quiz, first cars, 'Shoes News', fake super shoes and scams, backyard ultra women's world record, Ruth Chepngetich banned for 3 years, race recaps, upcoming races shout outs, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you ever been duped by a fake super shoe?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comm...

Episode 84 - Pop Song 89:

We are back from our short hiatus and Andy's road trip and this wee on the pod Brett and Andy chat scraping the van, the delights of France and Belgium, expensive McDonalds, misgendering cows, impolite drivers, training in France, Strava vs Garmin, recent race results, Chicago Marathon, Brett is back running and his training week, Andy's Bruges Half Marathon race recap, the upcoming showdown at cross country and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Are you on Strava or Gar...

Episode 83 - Hit The Road Jack:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat jumper weather, log burners, big Oscar winning films, Berlin Marathon, hot marathons, Andy's training week, the sub 90 attempt at Bruges Half and the race tactics, our terrible social media upload schedules, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Will will be back in a couple of weeks once Andy gets home from his European road trip. See you soon.

Question of the pod:

Which do you pref...

Episode 82 - Intro:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat cleaning a roof, Andy's upcoming non boozy birthday celebrations, 'Shoes News', cross country spikes testing, road relays, nip tape, Berlin Marathon this Sunday, Stratford half and 10K, Copenhagen half, Worcester City Runs results, Andy's Worcester race recap, a quick World Champs chat, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Did you run Worcester City Runs and if so, what did you think?

Do you have...

Episode 81 - Stick Out Your Tongue:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat a leaking gully, Andy's segue from rooves to running to Paris, Brett's tongue surgery, what do you do with old race bibs and shoes?, 'Shoes News', Worcester half this Sunday, secret competition and rivalry, World Champs start Saturday, Andy's Great North Run recap, PRTRL prizes should now be with the PBers, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Will you be watching the World Cha...

Episode 80 - Timber:

On this weeks pod Brett and Andy chat spending too much on shoes, Andy's fifth and final Running the Severn video is out now, fundraising, are majors oversubscribed?, 'celebrity' challenges, Sydney Marathon coverage and results, GB World Champs team selection, UTMB, Timberhonger 10K, Andy's training week, Great North Run this weekend, listener comments and emails, 'Shoes News' and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid of Cancer Research Uk: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-maguire-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_sour...

Episode 79 - Who's The Mack?:

This week on the pod Brett and Andy welcome a fantastic guest to the pod in the form of Mack Ashworth aka  @Mack.Tracks  who shares with us how he got into running, his progression and future goals, his love of the Manchester Marathon and his upcoming Chicago Marathon for his first Major. Chat then continues with Andy's training week, This weekend's Timberhonger 10K, small races, how walking is rubbish, the Adidas Chasing 100, Sydney Marathon Elite fields, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Dona...

Episode 78 - Who's That Guy?:

Back to a Friday evening recording this week for a pod where Brett and Andy chat vet visit costs, doggy passports, new shirts, John Travolta, Grease 2 being better than Grease, The Rocky Horror Show, Nicholas Cage, Norwegian singles threshold training, Andy's training week, finding fitness again, Lausanne Diamond League, Tooting BMC, upcoming races, Adidas Chasing 100, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid of Cancer Research Uk: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-maguire-1?utm...

Episode 77 - Laughed Until We Cried:

A slight delay with the pod this week and a Sunday recording where Brett and Andy chat Daisy the poorly pooch, car washing, red cars, driving an automatic, one of the worse things Andy has ever said, cry laughing, camper vans, bososoku style vehicles, Parkrun problems, Adam Fogg attempting the Parkrun World Record at Arrow Valley, the World Humanoid Games, Beer Miles, races in hot weather, Silesia Diamond League, the Nike Vomero Plus, 'Shoes News', listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation li...

Episode 76 - Anaesthetic:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's recovered legs but still battered feet, trail running poles, cheap vs expensive shoes, Brett's hernia surgery and his first experience of general anaesthetic, Innes Fitzgerald's gold in the U20 European 5000m, British Champs results, US Champs results, a double PB shout out, Andy's first Running the Severn video is out, Andy's plans for the rest of the year, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid...

Episode 75 - Epic:

Andy is back from his big adventure and on the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's tired and abused body, back to reality, Laura's stellar job as support crew and social media creator, seeing places you've never been, recovery plans, 'Fracture Watch', Brett's upcoming hernia operation, British Champs this weekend, The finale of 'Parkrunning The Red Line' and crowning this years champion, a thorough review and breakdown of Andy's 220 mile River Severn ultra and all of the ups and downs and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

...

Episode 74 - Lonely:

Brett is on his own on the pod this week whilst Andy is out on his epic River Severn adventure but we still have a check in with him over the phone just outside Bridgnorth. Brett then goes through London Diamond League results, a quick 'Fracture Watch' update, week 5 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', a 5K result shout out, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Are you looking forward to the River Severn challenge recap?

Episode 73 - Bread and Butter:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat the Coldplay crowd cam incident, wedding video editing, 'fracture Watch', Brett and his dad playing copycat, a runner's diet, Valencia Marathon transfers, Women's Marathon World Record holder Ruth Chepengetich testing positive for a banned substance, London Diamond League this weekend, Worcester Pitchcroft 10K results, training weeks, Andy's Dulltra, an upcoming Malvern elevation run, Andy's big multi day river Severn ultra challenge and fundraiser, week 4 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 72 - The Heat Is On:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat melting in the heat, Brett's lounge renovation, Prime day and Andy's new toys, Andy's ultra challenges, watch woes, fairground rides going wrong, Pre Classic results, London 5000m results, race costs, age cat trophies, Kieron Turner running 50K for his 50 years, Brett's bit of training, Andy's training week in reverse finishing with an overnight Worcestershire Way ultra, week 3 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Episode 71 - Rockstar:

A Friday afternoon recording for Episode 71 and Brett and Andy chat gigs and festivals, broken bones, hybrid rockstars, past weekend races, the Breaking 4 timing controversy, upcoming races, new ob1 clothing, Andy's summer of speed finale, his training week and his upcoming night time challenge, 'Parkrunning The Red Line' week 2, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What is the best gig you've ever been to?

Do you have a question for the pod...

Episode 70 - 4 Minutes:

A Friday morning recording this week and Brett and Andy chat overpriced toothpaste, points card offers, driving tests, motorbikes, 'Shoes News', George Mills going 2nd Brit all time in the 1500m, Faith Kipyegon's attempt at breaking the 4 minute mile, good luck shoutouts, Glastonbury, Training weeks, 'Parkrunning The Red Line' week 1, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Which is king, miles or kilometres?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so...

Episode 69 - Two Heads Are Better Than One:

It's Episode 69 Dude! Brett and Andy chat first cinema experiences, Craig David, this silly hot weather, 'Fracture Watch' which will change in August to 'Hernia Watch', hospital visits, British 10,000m Champs, Faith Kipyegon Breaking 4, Boston Qualifier penalties for downhill races, Leamington Half, Midweek Series, The Maverick Dorset Original, Andy's training week, Malvern Joggers 10K, Announcing the line up for 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Did you...

Episode 68 - Year 3000:

On this Friday morning recording of the pod Brett and Andy chat unbelievable injustice at a 'Friends' quiz, 'Fracture Watch', our third bonus episode video, Brett's dislike of barefoot shoes, challenge videos, our new Parkrun league idea for all of the listeners/viewers who would like to take part, send us an email or instagram message to get involved, Grand Slam Track LA cancelled, George Mills runs a new 5000m British record breaking Mo Farah's long standing record by 7 seconds, some race results shout outs, Leamington Spa Half Marathon coming up this w...

Episode 67 - Where's Your Head At:

On this weeks pod Brett and Andy chat being rubbish at social media uploads, the YouTube dislike button, being disappointed by a PB, 'Fracture Watch', how being injured/not running can affect your mental health and disrupt your routine, hyper focussing and distractions, should you go straight back into marathon training from injury?, Brett's on the waiting list for hernia surgery, what's in Kieron's lunchbox for Endure 24?, Two Castles Run preview, Grand Slam Track Philly results, Andy's training week, Andy's upcoming track racing debut, listener comments and emails and w...

Episode 66 - Beat It:

Andy was away working Friday so it's a Saturday recording this week where Brett and Andy chat Andy's wedding photography/videography gig, talented brides, a midnight KFC, running shoes as work shoes, 'Stress Fracture Watch' and Brett's injury update, resorting to housework and decorating, Andy's training week and new 6 week 5K training block, what's best way to structure a speed training block, what is easy running and can it be too slow, 'Shoes News', race and Edinburgh Marathon results shout outs, Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, listener comments and emails and we f...

Episode 65 - Hot in the City:

Andy is back from his little adventure and the pod is back for episode 65 where Brett and Andy chat campervan breaks, camping gear, ear microsuction, the dentists, race result shout outs, upcoming race shout outs, choosing your first marathon, Andy's Leeds Marathon race recap, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you ever done a campervan road trip to a race in a foreign country?

Do you have a qu...

Episode 64 - What's Up Duloc?:

On this pre Leeds Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat pre race nerves, marathon eating mode, marathon blues, Brett's London Marathon race day video, London Marathon photos, 1.1 million people enter the 2026 ballot and Good For Age times get faster, Grand Slam Track Miami, Cardiff 5K, Brett's injury update, Birmingham Great Run, Brett's weekend of treading/kneeling the boards, Andy's final taper week before Leeds Marathon, kit choice and race plan for a hilly and sunny race on Sunday, reasons for running, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The S...

Episode 63 - Break My Stride:

It's the pod after London Marathon and Brett and Andy chat Andy's green fingers, Brett's sore legs and his injury update, Andy's training and his secret race at Coventry Half, going into races with a positive mindset, listener comments and emails, Manchester Marathon results shout outs, London Marathon results shout outs, Brett's London Marathon recap, taking advantage of the free goodies and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you entered the London Marathon ballot?

Do...

Episode 62 - London Calling:

On this week's pre London Marathon and Manchester Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat about where the time has gone, Brett's tiny hotel room tour, the London Finishers tee, hotel wifi issues, training week videos, Boston Marathon, 'Shoes News', the hotel alarm going off, the first 'Shorts News', listener comments and emails, cameras and editing tools, race shout outs for this weekend, London Marathon expo, start waves, an AI Brett, Plans for the weekend, fuelling, Brett's race plan, elites line up, freebies for London or Manchester runners and we finish with...

Episode 61 - Islands in the Stream:

On this episode Brett and Andy chat, a family wedding, country dancing, first meal of the day time, Andy's butter addiction, freezing bread, tea and biscuits, Andy being short, bargain women's shoes, 'Shoes News', Saturday long runs, Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Newport marathon shout outs, Jacob the lightning quick 8 year old, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, London travel and accommodation plans, Daisy stealing shoes, Andy only just finding out about the sugar tax, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 60 - Return of the Mack:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat no drinking during a training block, Belgian beers, Universal Studios UK, sports massages and x-rays, running being more than a hobby, winning goldfish, 90s tropical fish tanks, Berlin half marathon, custom Adidas Adizero Evo SL, London Landmarks half and their short course, Brighton Marathon, Southampton Marathon, Newport Marathon coming up this weekend, Sam Ruthe signs an NIL deal with Nike, the inaugural Grand Slam Track at Kingston, Jamaica, Andy's training week, Brett's training week and peak week long run session, 'Shoes N...

Episode 59 - Danny Boy:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat crashing drones, Brett's improved week, Norwich, Mustard, Fuelling for races abroad, our Majors leader boards, influencer places at marathons, Brighton marathon, Brett's training week, one last session of EMMETT technique, Andy's training week, the great atmosphere at an athletic club, what watch should Andy buy, listener comments, 'Shoes News', listener emails, and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Who do you think would be a good casting to play Brett and And...

Episode 58 - Run with the Wolves:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat listener advice for Andy's vertigo, the Epley manoeuvre, Brett's cold numb hand, marathons in North Korea, Brett showing his age with advert memories, odd marathons, Chernobyl, bad dad jokes, world indoor champs, doping bans and cheats returning, 'Shoes News', race result shout outs, some injuries, Andy's training week, Wolverhampton 10K, Brett's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What weird and wonderful places would you like to run...

Episode 57 - Golden Touch:

This week Brett and Andy chat Andy's bout of vertigo, Timberhonger Hill and the Timberhonger 10K, bonking whilst cutting the grass, Brett feeling a bit more positive, Sam Ruthe becoming the youngest person ever to break 4 mins in the mile, Kipchoge running Sydney Marathon, Tinman Elite and their new contracts, 'Shoes News', Podium 5K Festival II, The Barkley Marathons, Andy's Training week, Brett's training week, Rob and his magic fingers, listener comments, Kayleigh's Kingdom of Northumberland Ultra, Will Fu and the Masters of the Wuniverse! Will aka The Wu smashing through t...

Episode 56 - Brown Eyed Girl:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat unenthusiastic jockeys, marathon appetites, when does a hobbyist become an athlete, changing target and goals, mid run toilet time, some listener emails, marathon tiredness, off seasons, running socks, pacing ultras, running your first marathon, Adidas Boston 12 vs Evo SL, European Indoor Champs, Brett's training week, Andy's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Has a mid run toilet moment ever happened to you?

Do you...

Episode 55 - Firestarter:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about the recent great weather, pets and poisonous flowers, loving or hating the vets, Andy partying at a social club in Oldham, Chris Howett running a marathon in the Puma RB, illegal shoes, the new Norwegian Adidas track kit, interesting football kits, low stack shoes, how many miles before you retire shoes, Tokyo marathon, Paula Radcliffe's sub 3 at 51, six star finishers, Brett's cross training week, Andy's training week, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of...

Episode 54 - Mushroom Men:

This week Brett and Andy chat Brett's 'exciting' birthday, Chinese takeaway chips, orange chips, bad but good tv, English national cross country champs, British indoor champs, Tokyo marathon, odd brand supershoes, another Kenyan athlete banned for doping, Brett's injury check up results from the doctors and his week of training, Andy's week of training, Bourton on the Water 10K and results, Birdland, penguins, model villages, some listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What is your favourite typ...

Episode 53 - Hair:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat warmer temperatures, Daisy's Houdini tricks, Bourton on the Water 10K, Brett's latest injury woes meaning no National Cross Country, Laura's special mug, Brett's new look, hair, the Keely Klassic, the triple jump, sprinters vs distance runners, Grand Slam Track, prize money, Jacob Kiplimo's crazy half marathon world record, Barcelona half, Alicante half, Grant Fischer's 5000m indoor world record, Andy's week of training, shoe choice for a 10K, Brett's week of training, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 52 - Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer:

On this Valentine's night recording Brett and Andy Chat a trip to Brean, feeling the fatigue from training mileage, dealing with niggles, S&C, foam rolling, dynamic stretches and warm ups, MySpace, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, should you work hard on both runs on a double day?, pace or effort on sessions?, new old shoes, stupid o'clock shoe purchases, Keely Hodgkinson pulling out of the Keely Klassic, Some indoor World Records, some listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 51 - New Shoes:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat cups of tea, milk rations on cereal, feels like temperatures, races during a training block, seconds or pace on a track session, float pace, a disgruntled listener calling out our waffle, an email about shoes, Brett's new purchases, an email about the Dopey Challenge, George Mills new British 3000m record, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, some Warwick shoutouts, Warwick half marathon recaps and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What are...

Episode 50 - Killeroo:

We have made it to 50 episodes! Half a century of pods. Thank you so much to everyone who has watched or listened over the past year whether you're on OG from episode one or this is your first time. We really do appreciate every single one of you.

On this fiftieth pod Brett and Andy chat lava lamps, area 51, space travel, War of the Worlds, E.T., Andy's week 2 of training for Leeds Marathon, Brett's wekk 3 of training for London Marathon, the Garmin dropout, The National Running Show, so...

Episode 49 - Get Back:

We are Back! In this first episode of 2025 Brett and Andy chat through how we're feeling at the start of the new year, a cold and icy cross country race, a bit of Chaucer, Andy's disillusionment with clubs and registering for cross country, Andy's FOMO making him enter a hilly marathon in Leeds, an 32 mile ultra along the canal, Boston, the Dopey Challenge at Disney World, tipping culture, the start of Brett's London Marathon block, Paula Radcliffe come back, the stacked London Marathon elite field, Valencia 10K results, Adidas losing athletes, l...

Episode 48 - It Was A Very Good Year:

It's the final episode of 2024 and Brett and Andy sit down to celebrate the running year gone by looking back of the achievements of both the listeners/viewers and themselves. This pod includes chat about ending the year with a PB, Christmas day Parkrun at Worcester Woods and Arrow Valley, a recap of Andy's sub 20 5K, a generative fill fail, Brett's 5K PB on Christmas Day, Christmas Day food highlights, listener comments, emails and instagram messages, our top 5 running moments from 2025 and then we finish with 'The S...

Episode 47 - Telford Me on a Sunday:

Friday morning once again this week and Brett and Andy talk through Andy's upcoming sub 20 Parkrun attempt, nasal strips, running form, Brett's Telford 10K recap, Telford 10K results, Andy's Magic Mile time trial, Malaga marathon, listener comments and questions, a Christmas Special return of BEOTPQ, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish off with a bit of a sing song to make your ears bleed. Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you all have an awesome one.

Question of the pod:

What are you...

Episode 46 - Crocodile Shoes:

Another Friday morning recording this week where Brett and Andy chat items we didn't want but secretly love, Crocs, a barefoot marathoner, Friday the 13th and superstitions, visualising running down the Mall at London, Andy's plan for 2025, we're both running Valencia marathon 2025, Andy saying things on the pod that come back to haunt him, running experience, Andy's next sub 20 attempt, Brett's XC race 2, new training blocks starting in January, Andy's love for his Alphafly 1s, thanks to the Q on the Run boys Brett is running Telford 10K and Andy is g...

Episode 45 - Vamos:

It's Friday morning and Andy is still on cloud nine after a 15 minute PB at Valencia. Brett and Andy sit down to recap the race weekend to find out all the details from the travel, getting too warm on a shakeout run, the expo, popping out for some pasta only to get stopped by guards, race morning and the race itself, some Valencia questions for Andy from our listeners, a review of the race time predictions and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Is...

Episode 44 - Magic (Blue) Carpet Ride:

This week sees a Thursday morning recording as Andy is now 3 days out from Valencia and will be making his way there on Friday. On this episode Brett and Andy chat popty ping, the lack of electrical goods in rental apartments, phantom pains, Liverpool XC, the GB selection process, Brett's calf injury update and his training week, getting spiked, NCAA XC, upcoming European XC champs, the final week of taper for Valencia, travel plans, sightseeing and shakeout run, carb loading, race fuelling, the Valencia Marathon tracking app, race kit, r...

Episode 43 - G-Force:

A Friday morning recording this week see Brett and Andy chat 9 days out from Valencia marathon, the taper, finish line goodie bags, arm sleeves and go faster sunnies, our training weeks, a dubious S&C session, Alton Towers half marathon recap, Brett's turn for a PooB, Andy taking advantage of an injured man, Alton Towers rides, Andy's Olympian neighbour, listener comments and emails and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What is your favourite ride at Alton Towers?

Episode 42 - Running In The Family:

On this week's pod we have the return of two special guests from the newly named  @Q.OnTheRun  Todd Quiney and Karl Quiney. They kindly give up an hour and a half of their Friday evening before Karl shoots off to eat his pasta bake to recap their marathon at Chester and chat about recent training for cross country season and their upcoming target races. Brett then does some shameless promotion of his recent printing work before the chat turns to the long run bonus episode, training weeks, Alton Tow...

Episode 41 - Bad Influence:

Topics for Brett and Andy's chat this week include hitting your yearly mileage target, challenge ideas for Andy's 40th Birthday year, another injury to add to Brett's tally this year, cross country league starts this weekend, new XC spikes, the curse of Alton Towers half, the possibility of a Valencia marathon cancellation and possible alternatives, Matt Choi and 'influencer' culture, Brett has finally started uploading videos again, off seasons, tracking time over pace on the track, Sydney is now a Major Marathon, New York marathon results, training weeks, listener comments and e...

Episode 40 - In Too Deep:

We've made it to episode 40. Thank you so much for tuning in to us chat utter nonsense.

This week Brett and 'The PB Prawn Cracker Muncher' chat celebrating PBs and treating yourself, Andy maths, Brett's injuries starting to improve, changing up S&C, Valencia half marathon results, what happens if your marathon gets cancelled?, Stratford 10K results, Redditch Kingfisher 10K results, Andy's 10K PB race recap, Eryri marathon results, listener comments and emails and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the...

Episode 39 - So Long, Farewell:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat watching a new drone fly away, rolling ankles and wet feet, broken bodies and s&c doms, the Neal brothers, Andy's possible race plan for Valencia, should you train on hills for a flat race?, Andy's training week, watery eyes, getting slapped on the eyeball, spooking people in the dark, the Redditch Kingfisher 10K and pacing plan, Brett's training, new Vinted bargain shoes, Amsterdam marathon results, upcoming races, listener comments and questions and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'.

...

Episode 38 - Non, je ne regrette rien:

This week we have a little European flair to break through the usual midlands accents on the pod. We welcome our special guest, joining us all the way from Malaga en route to Valencia half marathon next weekend, the wonderful Chloe Hamard. Brett and Andy have an hour chat with Chloe about how she got into running, how her training has changed since having a coach, her current pbs and targets, recent and upcoming races, favourite kit and training sessions. Chloe is targeting a sub 88 minute half at V...

Episode 37 - Alphafly Away:

Andy and Brett, who is now at around 80% spend this week's pod chatting about an Aurora Borealis on the Malverns, Brett's week of illness, tempting Andy with cross country, Alcester 10K results, Cardiff Half results and Andy's great performance there, Chester marathon results, responding to emails and comments and somehow we forgot 'The Strava Segment' (so we promise to catch up with a double feature next week).

Question of the pod:

Where and how far away are you listening from?

Do you...

Episode 36 - Ill Communication:

A not so 100% Brett and Andy sit down this week to chat about Brett's stubbornness, Alcester 10K, Cardiff Half, Andy's Alphafly 1s, The Adios Pro 4 and Evo SL, The Berlin Marathon and some amazing results, training weeks, responding to emails and comments and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Did you run at Berlin? How did you get on?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a...

Episode 35 - The Quiney's Way:

Two questions: How are we going to run Chester Marathon and what is your Kilometre Master rank? The answer is: The Quiney's Way and Level 42.

This week we welcome to the pod two special guests in the form of Todd Quiney AKA @tqontherun and regular feature on his channel, his brother Karl Quiney ahead of their upcoming marathon at Chester on 6 October 2024. We ask them about their running, life, YouTube channel and everything in between with plenty of laughs along the way. Wish them the best of...

Episode 34 - Worcester City Limits:

and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What Autumn races are you running?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones.

Episode 33 - Fog On The Tyne:

and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones.

This awesome hobby we sh...

Episode 32 - Run For Home:

We are back to our usual Friday evening record to chat about an expensive locksmith callout, Andy missing out on tickets, Brett's mechanical mishap, a Great North Run preview of the course and Andy's plan of action, Brett's Vets League Final 3000m race recap, track etiquette, our pilgrimage down to Bushy Park to run the 1000th Bushy Parkrun aiming to get Andy closer to that sub 20 5K, some 'steady' efforts afterwards, our training weeks, listener questions, an amazing email and 'The Strava Segment'.

Questions of the po...

Episode 31 - Land of 1000 Parkruns:

It's a Friday morning recording this week with a special event coming up on Saturday morning. This episode includes chat about Autumn on the horizon, Brett's injury update, mental toughness, Bushy Parkrun 1000, plan of action for a sub 20 attempt, bargain purchases on Vinted, Lausanne and Silesia Diamond Leagues and Jakob's World Record 3000m, Andy contemplating double threshold, Brett's week of running, Andy's training week, comments and emails, turning ideas into reality and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What running idea or challenge wo...

Episode 30 - Weak:

Back to recording on a Friday evening confusing ourselves with only four days since the last pod talking about Andy starting his Valencia marathon training block, new training diary videos coming soon, a kettle bell S&C session error, a Parkrun at Wayne Manor, Worcester Festival 5K race recap, Andy's training week, watch data whilst running, Andy's chasing 20 journey, hitting the correct paces in training, kicking at the end of a race, Brett's training week after his rest week, Adidas Super nova Prima, Nike Pegasus Plus, listener comments and emails and 'The S...

Episode 29 - Monday, Monday:

We missed the pod recording on Friday but better late than never we sat down on Monday to chat Brett's weekend away trading, classic Volkswagens, food challenges, Andy's latest YouTube video, The final three days of athletics at the Paris Olympics including the men's and women's marathons, pushing in races, Ray Gunn, the closing ceremony, the best kit of the Olympics, Andy's first training week in the build up to Valencia with attempt 3 in Chasing 20, Brett's week off running and unfortunately no 'The Strava Segment'.

Questions of th...

Episode 28 - The Goldrush:

Another Friday morning pod were Brett and Andy chat about enjoying the Olympics, Andy's Amazon return, finally getting round to answering some emails and questions; Do you pause your watch on a run? Do you stop when you see a friend? A handicap race? Tips for a marathon newbie? Tips for a YouTube newbie? 5000m or 5K?, highlights and results from the Olympic athletics, 'Our Olympic Picks', new shoes, a quick training rundown, upcoming Olympic races we're looking forward to and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the po...

Episode 27 - How D'ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning:

An early recording again this week as the Olympic Athletics starts today. This week's Friday morning chat includes summer weather arriving, Andy being a riff, BBQ breakfasts and eggy omelettes, 1500m heats, 'Our Olympic Picks' (good, bad or ugly) from this past week along with some honourable mentions, Andy's week of training, Severn Bridge Parkrun, Andy's second track session, one listener email, Brett's training week, continued struggles with glute issues, Vet's League 3000m race recap and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of th...

Episode 26 - Mack The Knife (Backing Track):

This week the chat includes Andy's new place and week of training, Daisy's Parkun PB, The Wild One, Brett's week of training, a 'steady' parkrun followed by a sensible deload week, retiring shoes, high stack shoes, possible new shoes, 'Riddle Me This', wear patterns on shoes, Andy's first ever track session, starting the quest for a sub 20 5K again, another spanner in the works for race choices, Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony and 'The Strava Segment'.

Questions of the pod:

Warm down or a co...

Episode 25 - Runtothestones Cowboys:

On this week's pod the topics of chat include Andy's packing and upcoming move, medal collections and keeping race numbers, click bait running videos, celebrities who have run marathons, football didn't come home, Brett's training week and the return of his Piriformis Syndrome, a few shoutouts, Boston marathon's ban on filing, getting caught filming at Alton Towers, Boston qualifying times, Andy's sub 3 at 40 dream, 'Riddle Me This', Andy's Race to the Stones race recap, last week's pod YouTube comments and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Episode 24 - In Da Club:

An early morning recording for the second week in a row as Andy is off to run 100K bright and early Saturday morning at the Race to the Stones ultra. This week's topics include England making it to the Euros final, steeplechase, Olympic team selection controversy, 'Riddle Me This', Brett's glute/hip issues coming back, Andy can't wait to get back to marathon training, speedwork, club sessions, Andy eyeing up a membership, second claim clubs, Andy's menu for Race to the Stones, UTMB running stones, favourite films, Bandit running's genius m...

Episode 23 - Livin' On A Prayer:

It's another early morning recording this week as Andy prioritises the Euros over the pod but we still manage to chat about Brett having an easy week due to a tight calf, what does Andy think is harder, road or trail running?, niggles and injuries prevention and cure, the importance of S&C, gym anxiety, static and dynamic stretching, 'Riddle Me This', 2024 halfway round up month by month, Droitwich Half Marathon recap and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you ever dr...

Episode 22 - I Want It That Way:

This week's pod sees Brett and Andy chat topics of the recent warm weather, bad football at the Euros, moustaches and hair, 90s/00s pop stars, using youtube as an income, Andy's recovery week, Laura using the Runna app for training, Brett's hand injury update, new feature 'Riddle Me This', an FTTP installation, Mac vs PC, Brett's training week, Droitwich half marathon preview, Andy's epic adventure along the Cotswold Way (miles, heart rate zones, elevation and bum chafe) and finally another new feature 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 21 - Fall At Your Feet:

On this early morning recording of the pod Daisy causes mischief before Brett and Andy chat about Brett's continued internet woes, Andy's upcoming 3 day 102 mile challenge on the Cotswold Way, electrolytes, Brett 'had a fall' at training, Andy's Maverick trail race recap and Daisy's race debut, Trying out trails shoes, mens vs women's shoes, Brett's Redditch half marathon race recap, Andy and Laura's marshalling job, yet another moan about Run Through, a few shout outs from Redditch, the kids 1K race being the high note of the day, Leamington S...

Episode 20 - Hip To Be Square:

Brett and Andy are back for another chat about getting back to running after illness, Brett's internet issues, some listener questions: Will Andy be happier with a sub 3:30 marathon or sub 20 5K? What is Brett's ultimate marathon target? which marathon major would we like to run the most? Would Andy want a pace group for his 5K PB? Two Castle Run race recaps, Brett's 3000m race recap, Redditch half marathon preview, Brett's rant about Run Through, and Andy's spontaneous trail race entry for Saturday.

Questions of...

Episode 19 - The Boys Are Back In Town:

A week later than planned but we are back! Andy has been off on his jollies but upon returning home caught the dreaded Covid. So Brett and a slightly deeper voiced Andy sit down to catch up on everything that has happened over the last three weeks: running on the beach, track sessions, chasing 5K PBs, Mid Cheshire 5K, Cotswolds Hilly 100, Andy's first Chasing 20 Parkrun attempt, Brett's 100th Parkrun in Lidl shoes, a P1 at Parkrun, listener countries league table, Andy's holiday cruise featuring an all you c...

Episode 18 - Blue (Da Ba Dee):

On the last episode of Season One Brett and Andy chat about hot or cold preference, morning or evening runs, our sudden Spotify listening surge, Kipchoge's internet trolls, Brett's 100th Parkrun, Andy chasing 20, some listener emails and comments, Newport Marathon being confirmed as 276m long, Birmingham Half Marathon recap, race tactics, Birmingham Half shout outs, upcoming races and we end with BEPTPQ and a sing song.

Questions of the pod:

Would you rather be too hot or too cold?

Do you pr...

Episode 17 - Newport, Newport:

This week Brett and Andy talk about Andy's post marathon hunger, a Parkrun on the way to work, Birmingham half marathon and Brett's race plan, What singlet to wear? Club vest or something different? Brett's week of training, Copenhagen marathon, the record breaking London marathon ballot, the perils of putting your running on social media, Newport marathon, Andy's self belief, post marathon adrenaline highs and crashes, Newport shout outs, A full breakdown of Andy's race weekend and the events that led to an 11 minute PB, a telling off for the lack o...

Episode 16 - You Can Call Me Alpaca:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about maranoia and the final week of taper before a marathon, Brett getting back to training after Manchester, Birmingham Half Marathon, The London and Manchester clash in 2025, London Marathon recap and shout outs, Details of Andy's upcoming race at Newport Marathon on Sunday, staying at an Alpaca farm, the carb load, pre race evening meal, Tradegar House Parkrun, race morning schedule, race kit, fuelling, and Andy's 3:30 race plan, before reading through and replying to some listener comments and questions and e...

Episode 15 - Mancunian Way:

On the pod this week Andy tells us how he covered his tracks on a midweek mission back to the scene of his calamity, we shout out some great results at Manchester Marathon, give some good luck shout outs to some London Marathon runners, Brett recaps his successful weekend at Manchester and goes through all of the details of his 2:55 marathon and Andy spurs us on with BEOTPQ.

Question of the pod:

Once you've finished your spring marathon, what's next? Shorter distance races or have yo...

Episode 14 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of:

This week's pod opens up with an amazing story of Andy's four hour escapade slipping and sliding around a client's garden. We then talk about our week of running, celebrate the class of Brighton and Paris 2024, shout out some people running at Manchester, talk about the final days of Brett's prep for Manchester Marathon, read some comments and emails and finish off as always with BEOTPQ.

Competition of the pod:

Predict Brett's time at Manchester and the closest gu...

Episode 13 - Run to Wu:

Number 13 may be unlucky for some but for episode 13 we were lucky enough to bag a very special guest in the form of Will Fu AKA The Wu.

Andy and Brett chat to Will to find out about how he got into running, his sub 3 hour attempt trilogy at Manchester next week, Amsterdam marathon putting him on his ass with cramp at 38K, race nutrition and electrolytes, his training block so far, foot issues and the cause, Chesterfield 10K and the legend of Barry's Videos, running wh...

Episode 12 - Sweet Like Chocolate:

Topics this week include Easter eggs and chocolate, sweet or savoury?, the Barkley Marathons, mixing road and trail running, our training weeks, Andy's session on the Old Wyche Road, long runs during taper, longest run of the training block, the Fission 20 Miler race recaps, fuelling strategies, listener comments and questions, loosing confidence in your running and we finish off with BEOTPQ Easter special.

Questions of the pod:

Sweet or Savoury?

How long are your long runs during marathon taper?

D...

Episode 11 - Chuckle Fission:

This week on the pod the topics include the Fission 20 miler, the Midland Road Relays, race kit, Insta360 Go cameras, filming races, our training weeks, Andy's first time jogging recoveries between efforts, Brett's Half Marathon Time Trial, answering some emailed in questions: worst races? How long will taper be? Support vs neutral shoes and gait analysis and then we finish off as always with BEOTPQ.

Question of the pod:

What was your worst race?

Are you a neutral runner or do you use su...

Episode 10 - Never Gonna Give You Up:

The topics for this weeks conversation include daytime recording, Andy's wedding photography, Woolacombe Dunes Parkrun, feeling the fatigue of training, working towards peak week, Droitwich half cancellation, this week's training, structured sessions, Andy's Nottingham 10K race recap, our marathon targets, plans for the Fission 20 miler, your comments and the we roll into BEOTPQ.

Question of the pod:

Have you run the Woolacombe Dunes Parkrun?

How do you deal with training fatigue?

Do you have a question for...

Episode 9 - Pour Some Sugar On Me:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy talk food and diet, what does a runners body look like?, race weight, fuel before long runs or races, our training weeks, the Tokyo marathon results and then descend into madness with BEOTPQ and Andy's maths skills.

Question of the pod:

What is your go to pre run / race food?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Ins...

Episode 8 - Teenage Kickers:

This week Brett and Andy chat Brett's birthday and his dryrobe 'alternative' purchase, this past week's training, tempo pace, deload weeks and peak weeks, intervals, fartleks, cadence, shoes for track sessions, should you train in super shoes?, Tokyo and the marathon majors, sports massages, Andy's Bourton 10K race recap and finish off with BEOTPQ beat the intro.

Questions of the pod:

Do you put sports massages into your training schedule?

Do you train in super shoes or are they just for races?

...

Episode 7 - I'm Henry VIII, I Am:

On this week's pod we talk about our top listener countries, Seville Marathon, Henry VIII, Musicals, Edinburgh Fringe, English National Cross Country Champs being postponed, Birmingham League Cross Country results, Andy's upcoming race at Bourton on the Water 10K, changing your training plan, back to back marathons, GMP or TMP, Brett's new Coros Pace 3, New shoes, steady running and conclude as always with BEOTPQ.

Question of the pod:

How often do you put steady running into your training?

As...

Episode 6 - This Is How We Do It:

This week's topics of conversation include Brett's injury update, Our training sessions in week 6 of marathon training, Adidas Takumi Sen, Uploading your workouts as one or breaking into sections, why we make YouTube videos, Influencers giving training advice, comments on social media, Brett's cats, meeting followers at races, cleaning and storing running shoes, races during a marathon training block, how you feel after a marathon, plateauing, Kelvin Kiptum and Andy brings another quiz where the answers have a theme.

Question of the pod:

Episode 5 - Accentuate the Poositive:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy talk about running in the rain, Brett's injury update, Andy's Warwick half marathon race recap, stomach troubles, hydration, overfuelling, needing the loo on a run, Andy's downhill course fibs, gels vs jellies vs bars, Parkrun's changes to records and finish off with a general knowledge quiz with a surprise ending.

Question of the pod:

What is your preference for race day fuel? Gels, jellies, bars or something else?

As runners, we all challenge our...

Episode 4 - Ice Ice Baby:

This week Brett and Andy talk about their running weeks, possible races for 2024, the Fission 20 mile race, Andy's Parkrun karma, 5K targets, S&C and yoga, ice baths, the 80/20 training split, marathon training plans and round up with Andy's general knowledge quiz for Brett.

Questions of the pod:

What month this year do you think Andy will run that ever elusive sub 20 5K?

When did you first run a marathon or when do you plan to?

Did you or anyone yo...

Episode 3 - Running up that hill:

Brett and Andy chat about off road running, the difference between steady and tempo pace, Manchester marathon and Altrincham 'Hill', names on race tees, a glass of vino, shoe brands, our trip to The National Running Show and finish off with Andy's running brand quiz.

Questions of the pod:

Is the Altincham Hill really a hill?

If you could only run in one brand of shoe for the rest of your running life, what would that brand be?

As ru...

Episode 2 - What a load of cramp:

Brett and Andy plan to talk about training plans but get distracted and end up talking about being coffee snobs, the first time Andy got cramp, running to heart rate, pace or effort, recovery runs, joining an athletic club, cross country finished off by Brett being terrible at Andy's Parkrun quiz.

Question of the pod: Do you prefer a Medal or a T-shirt as a finisher reward from a race?

As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the b...

Episode 1 - Pilot:

Brett and Andy sit down to chat about how they got into running and what races are the targets for their current training block.

As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones.

This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you’re working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a ve...