🎙️ The Swift Half – Episode 271 , News, reviews and opinions inbound

In this Episode  Alan & Ian covered more ground than a Parkrun tourist. • BBQ etiquette: should you bring booze or not • Parkrun "race vs run" debate and start‑line pacing ideas • Athletics controversies: gender categories, youth racing, and safeguarding • Tough Mudder ticketing headaches, course layouts, and post‑COVID vibes • Hyrox Elite 15 points system and the British Champs weekend • Race rules, penalties, and pre‑race briefings done right • Fundraising heroes smashing burpee targets • London Marathon ballot madness & OCREC deadline extension • Rat Race Adventures returning this August • And yes… who wins a swim‑bike‑run mash‑up: Luke or Mo?  If you have any questions about the show or would like to explore advertising opportunities, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 👉 Learn more about UKOCR by clicking here💖 Enjoy what we do? Support us on Patreon for as little as £2 per month ☕🍺 or treat us to a coffee or beer — we truly appreciate it!