Being on YouTube Isn’t What You Think

Award winning Running Podcast for Everyday Runners

Episode 85 of the The Long Run Show podcast, hosted by FORDY RUNS, titled "Being on YouTube Isn’t What You Think" was published on November 14, 2025 and runs 54 minutes.

November 14, 2025 ·54m · The Long Run Show

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Summary

Being on YouTube Isn’t What You Think — In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ford, founder of FORDY RUNS and one of the UK’s most authentic running YouTubers. Chris opens up about what it’s really like to grow a YouTube channel from scratch, build a passionate running community, and have a big influence without millions of subscribers.We dive deep into the truth about being a creator, including:🏃‍♂️ How Chris reviews running shoes and creates content that stands out🎥 The process behind his videos and how he stays consistent💬 Handling negativity and online criticism💡 Honest advice for anyone wanting to start a running YouTube channel🧠 How content creation supports his autism and neurodivergent mindWhether you’re a YouTuber, runner, or just curious about the creator life, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk about what it takes to stay motivated and authentic on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

We dive deep into the truth about being a creator, including:

🏃‍♂️ How Chris reviews running shoes and creates content that stands out

🎥 The process behind his videos and how he stays consistent

💬 Handling negativity and online criticism

💡 Honest advice for anyone wanting to start a running YouTube channel

🧠 How content creation supports his autism and neurodivergent mind

Whether you’re a YouTuber, runner, or just curious about the creator life, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk about what it takes to stay motivated and authentic on YouTube.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.