EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 1H 19M
Music Therapy, Parkrun Exorcism And Christmas Movie Rules
from Running Commentary · host Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson
A long trot round Alexandra Palace and along the less familiar bit of the Parkland Walk back to Highgate Wood in the November sunshine. Featuring Rob's band's gig - and comedy gigs, Paul's latest theatre visit - and writing limbo, some sterling work from the wives, Rob's parkrun success, a stunning skyline, some notes on Christmas - particularly the classic movies, Paul's progeny's professional possibilities, the ebb and flow of fitness, tortoises and parakeets, anticipating '26, Q&As, Paul's internet offer, Rob's fear of falling over, exercise vs age, and whether 5ks are harder than marathons (plot spoiler: they aren't). 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 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A long trot round Alexandra Palace and along the less familiar bit of the Parkland Walk back to Highgate Wood in the November sunshine. Featuring Rob's band's gig - and comedy gigs, Paul's latest theatre visit - and writing limbo, some sterling work from the wives, Rob's parkrun success, a stunning skyline, some notes on Christmas - particularly the classic movies, Paul's progeny's professional possibilities, the ebb and flow of fitness, tortoises and parakeets, anticipating '26, Q&As, Paul's internet offer, Rob's fear of falling over, exercise vs age, and whether 5ks are harder than marathons (plot spoiler: they aren't). 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 - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270 Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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