FORDY RUNS Podcast

53:46

Running Times Obsession: Has Social Media Ruined...

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Is running still fun, or has it turned into a numbers game? In this episode, we dig into the growing obsession with running times, pace, and PRs — and ask whether social media (Strava, Instagram, TikTok) is to blame for shifting the sport's culture away from enjoyment and toward performance metrics.We talk about:Why so many runners are fixated on times over the experience of running itselfWhether social media has created unhealthy comparison and pressure around paceIf chasing a PR is actually a good

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52:00

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/21

This week a special Nike live Adidas Adizero Pro 5 and Alphafly 4 Review! With the Adidas Pro 5 launching this week and the Nike Alphafly 4 in for review, we answer your questions live!Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices

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32:19

Would We STOP at Berlin Marathon? Hyrox's Joanna...

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/17

FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special.We kick things off reacting to the Hyrox "poo-gate" scandal — Joanna Wietrzyk soiling herself mid-race and running on to win — and ask the real question: would we actually stop if that happened to us at Berlin?Then it's all things Berlin Marathon: our full course rating, tips for race day, a chat through the expo experience, and what it's really like crossing that finish line through the Brandenburg Gate.If you're running Berlin this weekend

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43:09

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/14

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.Each episode covers topics

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35:19

The Great North Run & The Half Marathon Boom

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/10

The half marathon might be the best thing to happen to running in years. It's long enough to be a real challenge, short enough that you don't need to rearrange your entire life to train for it — and it's exploding in popularity. In this episode, we dig into why the 13.1 has become the distance of choice for so many runners, using the Great North Run as our jumping-off point.We cover:The Great North Run — what makes it one of the best half marathons in the worldWhy the Olympics still doesn't have a

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36:44

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.Each episode covers topics

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40:17

SYDNEY MARATHON: We give a VERY HONEST review!

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/09/03

The Sydney Marathon ballot is trending — but is Australia's World Marathon Major actually worth entering? We ran it in 2026 and this is our full, no-BS review.From the expo to the event village, the course, and the spectators — we break down exactly what to expect before you commit to the ballot. No sponsored fluff, just what it's actually like to run Sydney Marathon as one of the World Marathon Majors.In this episode:✅ Sydney Marathon Expo — what to expect✅ Event Village review✅ Course rating —

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42:58

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/31

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.Each episode covers topics

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37:08

Running Clubs Are Killing Running Influencers

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/27

Are running influencers dead? Are running clubs now the biggest influence in the sport? That's the question we open with in this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast — and it sets the tone for everything else we get into.Running is evolving at an incredible pace, but is it all for the better? We discuss the biggest changes happening in the running world today — from carbon-plated running shoes and AI-generated training plans to Hyrox, Zone 2 training, Garmin recovery scores and the explosion of run

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33:39

FORDY RUNS Live | Running Shoes, Training & Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.Each episode covers topics

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49:18

Running Is Booming. So Why Is Athletics Dead?

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/20

Parkruns are packed. Marathon ballots are more oversubscribed than ever. Strava is full of PBs. So why does track and field feel like it's on life support?In this episode, we dig into the strange paradox at the heart of the sport: running has never been more popular, yet athletics participation keeps declining. We break down what the recent European Championships and Commonwealth Games revealed about the state of the sport — empty stands, shrinking grassroots numbers, and a growing gap between

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32:46

Sydney, Berlin, Chicago & New York Marathon 2026: Our...

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/13

In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden preview the second half of the 2026 World Marathon Majors — Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. We break down who to watch, what to expect from each course, and share our predictions ahead of race day. Whether you're running one of these majors yourself or just following along, this episode covers everything you need heading into the biggest marathons of the back half of the year.🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you

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35:26

Running Trends 2026: What Every Runner Needs to Know

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/08/06

In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden break down the biggest running trends of 2026 — what's actually working, what's overhyped, and what every runner should know right now.From training methods to gear to race culture, we're covering the trends shaping how people run in 2026 and giving our honest take on which ones are worth your time.🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss one.In this episode some of the trends we are discussing:Modern Run

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39:36

What happened to the older running influencers?

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/30

Before every run needed a cinematic edit, viral hook, or affiliate link, there was a generation of runners simply sharing their journeys, race experiences, training failures, and love for the sport. They built communities long before "content creator" became a career.In this episode, we discuss where many of those original running influencers have gone. Did they burn out? Move on? Get pushed aside by changing algorithms? Or did the running content landscape simply evolve?We also talk about the rise

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4:30:23

6 Pods. One Trip. Bonus Edition 🎧

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/28

Stuck on a long haul flight? Grinding through a road trip? Lounging round the pool with nothing but time on your hands? We've got you covered.This bonus edition brings together 6 of our favourite Fordy Runs Podcast episodes into one compilation — a proper flavour of everything we cover, all in one place. Whether you've been with us since episode one or you're just discovering the podcast, this is the perfect way to binge the best bits in one sitting. Watch it, listen to it, doesn't matter — just

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33:05

Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/23

Welcome back to The FORDY RUNS Podcast!In this episode, the FORDY and Hayden share the things they wish they’d known before they started running, from kit essentials and training tips to the lessons learned the hard way.Comment below: Would you rather have a blister on the same toe for every run or chafing on a random part of your body every run? 👇 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:08

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/20

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes.Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.Each episode covers topics such as:Which running shoes are right for youDaily trainers vs race shoesCarbon plate shoes — who actually needs themCushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotationShoes for

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1:01:31

Running, Working & Parenting: The Truth About...

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/17

In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to balance marathon training with a full-time job and raising kids — no filters, no fake "just wake up at 4am" advice. We talk about the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the practical systems that actually work when life is pulling you in five directions at once. We also dive into the London Marathon 2027 ballot results — how it felt to get in (or not), what the odds actually looked like this year, and why so many runners are frustrated with

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40:22

Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/13

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes.Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and goals.Each episode covers topics such as:Which running shoes are right for youDaily trainers vs race shoesCarbon plate shoes — who actually needs themCushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotationShoes for

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41:18

The problem with parkrun

FORDY RUNS Podcast ·

2026/07/09

In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest talking points currently surrounding parkrun and the wider running community.As parkrun continues to grow around the world, questions are being asked: Is parkrun becoming too busy? Is parkrun actually a race? Should there be more rules and enforcement? Has the original ethos changed?We discuss:🏃 Is parkrun still a community event or has competition taken over?🏃‍♀️ The debate around faster runners, overtaking, and crowded courses.🏃 Whether parkrun

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