The Run Testers Podcast

The Run Testers took part in three of the year's biggest Spring Marathons this year: Boston, London and Manchester. In this episode we talk through the training we did, the races themselves and the kit we tested out during the events. 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 series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about remaining neutral when reviewing running shoes, if you need to take your pace into consideration when buying super shoes and if we've ever changed our mind about a shoe after we've reviewed it. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.com with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line. 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 new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about running shoe sizes, how long foams last, testing running shoes for different types of runners, and whether you should buy shoes from eBay. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.com with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line. 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 TCS London Marathon is one of the most sought-after race entries for runners all over the globe. Almost 600,000 people entered the ballot in 2024 to bag one of around 50,000 spots (including charity places). If you were lucky enough to get yourself a bib then this podcast may be worth a listen We've run many a London Marathon over the years, picking up plenty of experience in everything from the expo to the best places to go after you cross the finish line. Nick, Kieran, Jane and Tom chat about their London Marathons over the years and offer their advice on how to make it a day to remember. 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 new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk about old running shoes, the Nike Alphafly 3, the future of running shoe tech, and loads of other stuff. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.com with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line. 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 marathons, from training and fuelling to the kit choices we go for in the lead-up to the big day. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current race plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. 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 new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions. This week Tom and Nick talk Alphafly 3, Puma Velocity Nitro 3, should you buy the latest carbon plate shoes? and loads of other stuff. If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to team@theruntesters.com with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line. 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 podcast special, Tom chats to six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy about a whole heap of things, from the mental aspects of training at competitive level, to podcasting, comedy and how he became a children's author. Chris hosts the Sporting Misadventures podcast alongside journalist Matt Majendie where they speak to comedians about the world of sport. Well worth a listen if you're looking for something funny and interesting to keep you busy during that long run. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/is/podcast/sporting-misadventures-with-chris-hoy/id1680181306 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HlxCFrsX21UQ40OLiEVjb 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 what running shoes are on the horizon in 2024. From the latest carbon plate race shoes like the New Balance SC Elite V4 and the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 to the most exciting daily and trail shoes we're looking forward to. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. 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 super trail shoes: what are they, what are the benefits and are they worth spending your hard-earned money on? We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. 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. 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

This month, the team heads to Chamonix to soak up the atmosphere, check out some of the latest trail kit and cheer on the runners as they cross the finish line. We also talk to journalist and ultra runner Howard Calvert about his experience covering the 106 miles and 10,000m of elevation during the UTMB race. 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 super trainers; what are they, why would you buy them and what does the future look like in the space? We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products including kit, running shoes and tech. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Saysky and listeners of the podcast will also get a discount to be used to save 15% at the online store: https://saysky.co.uk 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 cushioned running shoes, from what a max-cushioned shoe is to the sorts of things you should know when you're planning on buying a pair of long-distance cruisers. We'll also be talking about the latest watches from Garmin and the Hoka Mach X and Comrades Marathon. 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 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 content creator Kofuzi. Expect plenty of discussion about midsole foams, the best songs to listen to during a marathon and how to film great running content. To watch Kofuzi's YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/@kofuzi You can also find him on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kofuzi/ All pod guest song choices can be found in this playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1zCyJjbf13KwuShirqq6eL?si=0d1697d0e7f846d6 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 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 content creator Ben is Running. 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 Ben's YouTube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenIsRunning You can also find him on Instagram at: hhttps://www.instagram.com/ben_is_running/?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 the future of carbon plate running shoes, from how the technology will develop to how expensive we can expect them to be. We'll also be talking about the latest watches from Garmin and the Hoka Tecton X2, answering your questions and enjoying some groundbreaking running facts. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Saysky and listeners of the podcast will also get a discount to be used to save 15% at the online store: https://saysky.co.uk 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 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