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The Run Testers Podcast

The Run Testers

The Run Testers are a group of experienced running, fitness and tech journalists. We test kit for dozens of different publications, covering everything from running shoes and GPS running watches to smartwatches, headphones, apparel and nutrition. We bring all that testing together in easy-to-digest videos on YouTube – and now a monthly podcast series that you can listen to on your runs.Subscribe for all the latest news on running shoes, headphones, watches and races.

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All Episodes

39:55

Running Shoes We Want to See in 2025

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/12/21

This month on the podcast, the team is talking about the running shoes we're excited about in 2025. From carbon plate race shoes like the Vaporfly 4 and Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 to updates we're hoping to see made to our favourite daily and trail shoes.We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testing.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

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55:54

The Run Testers Awards 2024 | The best running shoes,...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/11/24

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

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56:38

Best Running Shoe Brand Rotations Podcast | We pick...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/10/20

There's no shortage of great running shoes available in 2024, with most brands now having a wide range of options covering everything from recovery runs to race day. But if you could only choose shoes from the same brand what would be in your rotation?In this podcast (also available as a video on YouTube), we discuss the main brands and select what we think make up their best three-shoe rotations.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at

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29:10

Podcast Special | Interview with New Balance athletes...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/09/28

In this special episode, Tom speaks to three of New Balance's athletes: Kate Avery (20 Great Britain vests and 13 Europe medals across track and cross country), Zak Hanna (5th 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, 5th 2022 European Mountain Running Championships, 1st Matterhorn Ultraks Vertical) and Jacob Adkin (Gold and Silver individual medals at European Mountain Running Championship).As well as chatting through their race successes, we discuss favourite training sessions, their

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40:51

Beginner Running Shoe Guide | What you need to know...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Picking the right running shoes as a beginner can be tricky. With dozens of brands all claiming to have the most comfortable, stable and cushioned options, spending your hard-earned money on the shoes that work for you can take a lot of work.In this podcast, Nick, Kieran and Tom chat through the things that beginner runners need to know about shoes, from forking out for the latest models to getting gait analysis.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his

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40:23

Cushioned Shoes | How do we decide on the best ones?

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/08/15

Cushioned shoes are big nowadays - and we're not just talking about the stack height. Almost every brand has a selection of chunky options designed to deliver comfort, improve energy return and, in some cases, provide versatility for harder sessions.In this podcast video, we talk about the world of cushioned shoes in preparation for our soon-to-drop best cushioned shoes video. We discuss what's out there, what makes a good cushioned shoe and run through some of our favourites.Big thanks to Fear of

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41:31

Choosing The Best Running Shoes Of 2024 | We talk...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/06/28

In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, best cushioned shoe, best all-rounder, and best value.We also end up having a detailed debate about what each category actually means.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

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36:41

How Gait Analysis Can Improve Your Running | With...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/06/23

In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide actionable data and insights for athletes.Tom talks to Head Performance Physiologist Alyssa Younker to learn about gait analysis and how it can improve running for anyone from beginners to elites.To find out more about Human Powered Health and the work they do, click here: https://humanpoweredhealth.com/Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro

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31:25

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/06/09

The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers.This week Tom and Nick talk about running watch data, cross-training for runners and what running brand we'd go for if we could only pick one.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

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37:01

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/05/26

In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about sizing down in race shoes, how to pick a running rotation and training for speed in-between marathons.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

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44:07

Running Shoes Coming Up in 2024 | We Talk About the...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/05/25

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites to carbon plate race shoes, we talk about our views of the current version and what we want to see in an update.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

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36:15

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/05/11

In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about using old race shoes for training, smart rings, alternative cushioned cruisers and some of their favourite interval sessions.For the stretching videos we talk about click here:Tom's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ZJXhCmORANick's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of2spyCtUkwIf you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to

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47:35

The Spring Marathon Round-up | We talk training and...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/04/27

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

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33:01

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/04/19

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

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36:38

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/03/26

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

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44:02

The London Marathon Special | Everything you need to...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/03/18

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

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32:05

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/03/09

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

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52:16

The Marathon Special | Training, Shoes, Tech and...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/02/25

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

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30:59

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe...

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/02/22

In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answer your running shoe and tech questions.This week we 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

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43:38

Interview With Sir Chris Hoy | The Run Testers Podcast

The Run Testers Podcast ·

2024/02/06

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:

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