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Running Commentary

Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson

Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.

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All Episodes

38:44

Hyde Park After Battersea Park

Running Commentary ·

2026/04/09

A chilly, overcast morning in the Royal Parks sees Paul debriefing Rob after another Half Marathon. Featuring fun gigs, different stages of training, the full report from Battersea Park, George's London Marathon prep, old footballs, tapering, some pretty fancy birds, the shoes, locking in, and where Paul's at as his writing process ends.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for more marathon taper chat - plus early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you

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22:04

Isaac 'Big Ben' Sananes

Running Commentary ·

2026/04/06

Paul chats to Isaac Sananes, who'll be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon dressed as the London-est landmark of them all - St. Stephen's clock tower - otherwise known as Big Ben. Also featuring the Rome Marathon, why we run for charity, and what other landmarks will be running on April 12th.Thanks Isaac! You can sponsor Isaac and the team here: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/london-landmarks-2026 Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more

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54:49

Spring Starts Chilly And Challenging

Running Commentary ·

2026/04/02

Hampstead Heath is like a glass of ice cold water as Paul and Rob see in the Spring. Featuring all kinds of book talk, Irishness, Bonnie moving out (again), vermin fun, parkrun report, diving Deering, Paul not quite so far down the training road to the coast-to-coast, and a big Happy Birthday to Rachel.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here

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59:50

Helen Thorn's New Book

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/30

Our dear friend Helen Thorn's new book How To Face Big Change And Come Back Stronger is out this week, so she and Rob went for a sunny run along the river to talk all about it - and running marathons, of course; specifically the looming London Marathon, and Helen not quite running Rome...You can get Helen's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-to-face-big-change/helen-thorn/9781785045189 Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Helen talking resistance

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66:26

The Feet, Chester-le-Street And The Wardrobe

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/26

Paul and Rob return to the Parkland Walk and Highgate Woods, where flower and bird proliferation is in full Spring swing. Featuring foot talk, daughter departure, kids and cash, anti-runner rhetoric, modern queues and old-fashioned views, parkrun report, towards the next marathons, era or era?, and the ups and downs of London. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and old episodes, including our podcast of the whole 2019 London

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44:28

Suzy Bennett

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/23

Rob and Suzy power-walked round the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and talked about the London Marathon, charity work, the West Country and much more.Thanks Suzy! Sponsor Suzy for Jeremiah's Journey here: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/suzy-bennettSubscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Suzy, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content, including our full London Marathon 2019. BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get

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49:46

After The Half

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/19

As he debriefs Rob in Clissold Park after the Cambridge Half Marathon, it turns out that Paul is not entirely fit. Featuring unsuccessful health hacks, holistic exercise, Rob and his daughter's adventures, headphonegate, mile-by-mile report, thank you for the music, and big emotions at the finish; 'what a day for the family!' Oh - and some excellent PBs.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book

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46:50

George Goes To London

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/16

George is back out with Paul, and he's got all kinds of news. Featuring Paul's bad back (self-inflicted), George's cheeky marathon place, training - or lack of, old school/new school, the shoes, manifesting a target time, the great Muswell Hill/Crouch End conflict, George's intellectual era, football, abstemiousness, knee trouble, the schedule, and how running keeps you well.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear Paul and George talk football, plus get early

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70:46

Everything Warms Up In Spring

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/12

Out east in the lovely weather, Rob and Paul talk about... everything. Featuring the finishing touches on Paul's book, laughing at your own jokes, PANTS!, headphone rebellion, York plans, Harrison Ford, Michael J Fox and Rob's Dad, big news for George, podcasting marathons, parkrun report and other training, the reality of running - and drinking - as you get older, missing the younger generation as they go on their adventures - and seeing them in the wild, theatre review, war - what the flip?,

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44:05

Burning Up, Frozen Out Author Joe Warner

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/09

A misty but Springlike turn around Regents Park and Primrose Hill sees Rob interviewing Joe Warner, old friend of the show and co-author (along with Rob Kemp) of Burning Up, Frozen Out - What Every Man Needs To Know About The Menopause (But No-one Told You).Thanks Joe. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from him, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.You can order Burning Up, Frozen Out

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58:18

Shoes, Dogs, Children, Wine

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/05

On their monthly visit to Hampstead Heath, Rob and Paul can see Spring coming on apace. Featuring the magic of mixing it up, when it's time to change your shoes, last mile: fastest mile, fun on a hamster wheel, golden daffodils and wild dogs, parkrun-and-book reports, what the younger generation of Tonkinsons and Deerings are up to, your RunComPod memories and PBs, and a quintessential two-bottle Sunday.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free

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57:25

Busy Andi Osho

Running Commentary ·

2026/03/02

Rob went for a run with our friend Andi Osho, who's doing so much exciting stuff at the moment it's impressive she found the time. Featuring running - and health in general - in perimenopause, acting for the RSC, the success of BBC's Blue Lights, and the inspiration for her new book Most Wanted.(Which you can get here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/most-wanted/andi-osho//9780008431013)Thanks Andi!Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Andi, plus

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45:27

Clowns On The Parkland Walk

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/26

Reunited on the Parkland Walk, Rob and Paul take it easy after Paul's boozy journey home from his tour. Featuring treadmills in Dubai, gig report, what the youngest progeny are up to, the late Philippe Gaulier, a couple of parkruns and a long one, running with John Robins and Esther Manito, Rob squeaking in, a glimpse of Paul's wife, and some sunglasses-related science.Sponsor Rob's Daughter's Cambridge Half for Macmillan

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42:59

Round Hackney Marshes With Esther Manito

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/23

Rob takes a turn with the comedian, who has a new running podcast - with another friend of ours Zoe Lyons - recently ran a Half Marathon in a fantastically iconic location, and is working on how to keep running with a chronic injury. Plot spoiler: it involves very strong legs.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Esther, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks

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53:40

Where Tonk '26 - With Tom Price

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/19

Tom Price stands in for Paul on a muddy, mizzly turn around Finsbury Park, Woodberry Wetlands and Clissold Park. Featuring dad hair, charity wars, exercises and neurodiversity, parenting techniques, dialling codes, 'showering a St. Bernardoodle's back end', plank talk, podcasts, wild swimming wives, where and where not to find friendliness, procedures and pop music.Thanks Tom.PAUL TONKINSON WILL RETURN.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free

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58:43

John Robins

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/16

Rob is out in the country with John Robins, who's running the London Marathon for Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse. Featuring managing marathon training on a shonky ankle, the mental health benefits of running in the woods and the hills (the Chilterns in this case), recovering from addiction and how running and exercise fits into that - not to mention therapy and meditation - and ultimately owning the more uncomfortable moments in running, and in life.You can sponsor John - and maybe get him

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54:11

Ten Years In - And That Was Just January...

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/12

As February begins, it's definitely still winter on Hampstead Heath. Featuring the death throes of Dry January, 2026 fitness developing, 'feel the [SOMETHING] and do it anyway', the wisdom of Steve Martin, wellness world, Mark Maier and modes of momentum, movie chat, a farewell to wonderful Catherine O'Hara, another Ultra for the schedule?, the heath at its most blasted, and running through the doldrums.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free

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66:47

Still January

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/05

A pretty grim day sees Rob and Paul heading out East from Leytonstone to Wanstead. Featuring another bingle for Rob, finding focus in training, Spring Half Marathons left right and centre, Dry January continues, motivation on Mondays - and other days, finding dynamic pacing, gig report, birthdays and anniversaries, Paul marshalling the next generation of comedians, Rob meeting a LEGEND, last mile / fastest mile, and some more movie-based parkrun inspiration.Happy Birthday Julia!GET Coast-to-Coast

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54:55

Rob And Natalie, Jason And Medea

Running Commentary ·

2026/02/02

On a surprisingly sunny morning Rob catches up with our friend, writer, comedian and classicist Natalie Haynes. Featuring, appropriately, a little bit of Jason and a lot of Medea, plus understanding monsters, and allowing for later life choices.Thank you Natalie. Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Natalie, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content. BUY NATALIE'S

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60:19

January's Long, But June Will Be Here Before We Know It

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/29

Rob and Paul run down to Finsbury Park and back, in a slight break with tradition. Featuring an Escheresque detour, past and future theatre trips, the continuing adventure that is Dry January, making and breaking habits, maturity and the moment, being ill and running, obligatory parkrun and plank chat, Guildford and other places, late-life living arrangements, and a look ahead to the Coast To Coast.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free

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