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Chasing the Finish

Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Proud to be in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.

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Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 21 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/11/13

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.Ben returns to Babbs Mill ParkRun, just a week after the jubilations of Mike’s PB efforts on that very course. Meanwhile, Mike ventures to Horncastle for the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ParkRun, ticking

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109:33

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 20 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/11/06

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.Mike’s still riding the glory wave of his sub-39 at Babbs Mill ParkRun, he’ll tell you about it. Again. And again. Meanwhile, he’s eyeing up the Gainsborough 10K like it’s the Olympics. Ben braves Sutton

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22:30

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/11/01

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.It’s happened, folks after months of “just getting the miles in” (and complaining about his Achilles & Thigh), Mike has finally gone sub-40 again! Paced heroically by Ben who somehow managed to film, pace,

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98:08

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 19 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/10/30

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Jake and Mike take on Leamington parkrun — and THAT hill (you know the one that makes you question every life decision). Jake’s also somehow managed to leave 15 miles of his running challenge to the final

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45:51

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 18 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/10/20

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.6 Lads vs. The Napton Hill – Who Survived the 10K? What happens when six “elite athletes” (aka blokes who should’ve stretched more) take on the infamous Napton 10K? Spoiler: there’s sweat, suffering, and

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116:17

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 17 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/10/16

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.It’s Napton 10K Week! Seven lads. One race. Unlimited excuses. In this episode, the gang gears up (mentally, if not physically) for the mighty Napton 10K. You’ll hear from Ben, Jake, and Mike plus Blue

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98:43

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 16 | New...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/10/09

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.Storm Amy? No problem (apparently). Jake braves Stratford Upon Avon Parkrun for the first time - complete with gale force winds and a questionable life choice or two. Meanwhile, Mike takes on his second ever

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69:42

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 15 | Half...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/10/02

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.In this episode, Ben gets ready to wrestle tree roots and angry squirrels at the Wyre Forest Half Marathon, Mike prepares to heroically shuffle through Lincoln, and Jake casually drops that he’s running 50

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10:06

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/27

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.This week the lads took on Sandwell Valley ParkRun — a course that doesn’t just have “a hill,” it has THE hill… right at the start line. From calf-burning inclines to rocky terrain that felt like running on

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96:59

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 14 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/25

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Jake’s chasing PBs, Simon’s organising actual races, and Mike? Well... Mike’s just trying to survive Jake’s latest game. Spoiler alert: it goes well. This week the lads are joined by Simon, organiser of

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14:41

Chasing the Finish Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/20

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.This week the CTF ParkRun circus rolled into Tamworth Castle Grounds ParkRun – and chaos (as always) ensued. • Fahmi nearly celebrated a finish that… wasn’t actually the finish. • Jake forgot the memo about

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97:02

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 13 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/18

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. In this episode, Jake laces up for his first ever 10km race in Worcester and somehow manages to break a Personal Best. (Clearly, he’s not just running for the fun of it!) Meanwhile, Ben checks out a

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11:49

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/13

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.Ben Blakeman heads out to trial a potential brand-new parkrun in Birmingham, joined by Ben Stevens. This exciting test event is being led by Kevin Oakes and the amazing team at South Birmingham Striders

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14:44

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/09/06

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. The lads grab a cuppa (tea for some, coffee for others!) and chat all about their morning at Beacon parkrun. From first impressions to finish line vibes, nothing gets left out. Plus Ben, Mike & Jake sit

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101:18

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 12 |...

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2025/09/04

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Jake's back from France! He squeezed in two holiday runs (and plenty of croissants) before hitting another midweek 10k PB in preparation for his first ever official 10k race, the Worcester 10k 2025. Ben's

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25:13

Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/08/24

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.Two sweaty heroes took on the Wembley 10k in the blazing sunshine. Cam smashed out a shiny new PB, while Mike clocked his second fastest 10k of the year (and only complained about the heat every other

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38:08

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 11 | South...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/08/21

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. This week, the lads welcome Kevin Oakes from the South Birmingham Striders Running Club for a chat about an exciting potential new parkrun coming to Birmingham and to lift the lid on what makes their

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10:16

Finish Line Thoughts | Coventry ParkRun | with Ben,...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/08/17

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Watch as Ben, Mike, and friend of the podcast Tom take on the mighty Coventry ParkRun. Ben’s job? Play drill sergeant/pacer for Tom’s hunt for a shiny new PB. Mike’s role? See if his legs still remember

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100:11

Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 10 |...

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/08/14

Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.This week's episode is packed with drama, sweat and just a hint of chafing. We've got all the tales from the Solihull 5k & Half Marathon where Jake smashed his debut 5k, and Mike heroically survived

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13:41

Bonus Episode | RunThrough Solihull Race Day Interviews

Chasing the Finish ·

2025/08/10

Hear from Ben Stevens, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads complete their respective distances on a hot day in Solihull. Interviews conducted by Ben Blakeman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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