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PODCAST

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

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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37:58

Mark Maier's Marathon

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/26

Paul takes his first turn with our fellow North London-based mature comedian-runner Mark Maier, in training for this year's London Marathon. But will he even make it to the start line?Thanks for sharing your journey Mr Maier.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Mark, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here

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59:02

On A Saturday!

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/22

A surprise return to Hampstead Heath on a chilly Saturday, Featuring all the reports - parkrun, drinking, gigging, writing - plus the toilet in the woods, a sad accessory loss, cycling on ice, Lisa Jackson - more of that soon - Sabrina Pace-Humphreys - listen if you haven't already - the youth getting on board, soundtracking a plank, last mile fastest mile, incoming road trips, and a surprise George. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening

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55:32

Paul Runs With Lisa Jackson

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/19

Our old friend Lisa Jackson - back-of-the-pack angel and author of Your Pace Or Mine - has now written a book of bereavement, grief and her journey back to running - Still Running After All These Tears. Paul took a turn around the Heath with her to find out more. Is she still a powerhouse of good vibes? Amazingly, but unsurprisingly - yes.Thanks so much Lisa.Lisa's book is available

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64:15

2026 Begins, And So Does The Snow

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/15

Rob and Paul run out just as the flakes start to fall. Featuring dismantling Christmas, removing or living with temptations, the great abstemiousness, different takes on 2026 exercise regimes, enjoying the journey, dump catharsis, normalising long runs, foot trouble, and general glee about the great snowfall (that turned out not to be).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

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49:03

Sabrina Pace-Humphreys

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/12

On a bleak winter's day in the Royal Parks, Rob had a really great chat with brilliant Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, writer and Ultra Marathon runner, about women getting into running, Black Trail Runners, and her incredible life so far, running and beyond.Thanks so much Sabrina - good luck with the new book.Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ to hear more from Sabrina, plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content. Start Where You Are - The

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53:48

Looking Back On the Heath

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/08

Happy New Year! Here we have a little look back at what went down in 2025, running wise. New Year's resolutions? Maybe next week.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 - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness

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25:45

Catching Up With Collier

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/05

Rob's back in chilly Brockwell Park with comedian Jenny Collier to find out how her epic trek in Vietnam went - along with some abstemiousness talk, a report on how her search for a new home, and an explanation of the state of his shoes.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 - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - you can get

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53:30

Q & A 2026 - Part Two

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/01

You provided the Qs - here are the As! In the twinkle of the tree at Tonkinson Towers, Rob and Paul dig deep into your brilliant questions.Part Two features talk of London, Manchester and Taskmaster, runs when it all came together, and the long-hoped-for, John Cage-style silent episode.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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57:28

Q & A 2026 - Part One

Running Commentary ·

2026/01/01

You provided the Qs - here are the As! In the twinkle of the tree at Tonkinson Towers, Rob and Paul dig deep into your brilliant questions.Part One features favourite distances, silly voices, bucket list ambitions (or lack of), stand-up comedy today, and some chat about where it all began. 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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54:49

Phone Fun Dog Run - Part Two

Running Commentary ·

2025/12/29

Our Classic Episode season concludes with this legendary adventure, wherein Rob loses Paul's... well, listen and find out.This is Part Two of the epic trilogy. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to access the whole back catalogue - plus early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness

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55:31

Phone Fun Dog Run - Part Three

Running Commentary ·

2025/12/29

Our Classic Episode season concludes with this legendary adventure, wherein Rob loses Paul's... well, listen and find out.This is Part Three of the epic trilogy.SUBSCRIBE at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to access the whole back catalogue - plus early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness

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53:20

Phone Fun Dog Run - Part One

Running Commentary ·

2025/12/29

Our Classic Episode season concludes with this legendary adventure, wherein Rob loses Paul's... well, listen and find out.This is Part One of the epic trilogy. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ to access the whole back catalogue - plus early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness

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