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FORDY RUNS Podcast

by FORDY RUNS

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Podcast & Livestream — your weekly home for marathon training, running tips, and honest coaching conversations. Hosted by running coach, YouTuber and motivational influencer Chris Ford, this twice award-winning show covers everything from London Marathon and half marathon training to parkrun chat, running shoe reviews, and Becoming a Better Runner coaching episodes packed with performance hacks. You'll also hear inspiring stories from everyday runners and experience our live shows, including our Monday shoe talk, where anything can happen. If you're looking to improve your running, break mental barriers, and stay motivated — you're in the right place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  2. Stop Booking Races Like This | The Mindset Shift Every Runner Needs

    Chasing the Marathon Majors isn't the only way to become a better runner. In this episode, we talk about why we're stepping away from the big-city majors and looking for fresh races and events in the UK and around the world to reignite our training and racing year. The six Marathon Majors are...

  3. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  4. Why Runners Are Ditching Coaching Apps for Free AI (Should They?)

    FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a big one: are AI chatbots quietly replacing running coaching apps? We've noticed more and more of our own runners moving away from paid coaching apps like Runna, Coopah, and URNN — and instead building their own training plans using free AI tools like ChatGPT and...

  5. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    This week a special Adidas livestream as we take a look and early review the new Adidas Adizero EVO SL 2, Adizero EVO SL 2 Elite, Adizero EVO SL 2 Exo and Adizero Prime X 4! Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast...

  6. Our Chicago Marathon 2026 Preview + What a Week!

    Our Chicago Marathon 2026 preview is here, but first, what a week it's been in running! We break down the Berlin Marathon 2026, the durability issues people are reporting with the adidas Pro 5, our first thoughts on the new Nike Apex, the Vitality 10K, the new Boston Marathon qualifying times for...

  7. Running Times Obsession: Has Social Media Ruined Running?

    Is running still fun, or has it turned into a numbers game? In this episode, we dig into the growing obsession with running times, pace, and PRs — and ask whether social media (Strava, Instagram, TikTok) is to blame for shifting the sport's culture away from enjoyment and toward performance...

  8. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    This week a special Nike live Adidas Adizero Pro 5 and Alphafly 4 Review! With the Adidas Pro 5 launching this week and the Nike Alphafly 4 in for review, we answer your questions live! Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly...

  9. Would We STOP at Berlin Marathon? Hyrox's Joanna Wietrzyk Poo Scandal

    FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special. We kick things off reacting to the Hyrox "poo-gate" scandal — Joanna Wietrzyk soiling herself mid-race and running on to win — and ask the real question: would we actually stop if that happened to us at Berlin? Then it's all things Berlin...

  10. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  11. The Great North Run & The Half Marathon Boom

    The half marathon might be the best thing to happen to running in years. It's long enough to be a real challenge, short enough that you don't need to rearrange your entire life to train for it — and it's exploding in popularity. In this episode, we dig into why the 13.1 has become the distance of...

  12. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  13. SYDNEY MARATHON: We give a VERY HONEST review!

    The Sydney Marathon ballot is trending — but is Australia's World Marathon Major actually worth entering? We ran it in 2026 and this is our full, no-BS review. From the expo to the event village, the course, and the spectators — we break down exactly what to expect before you commit to the…

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  14. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  15. Running Clubs Are Killing Running Influencers

    Are running influencers dead? Are running clubs now the biggest influence in the sport? That's the question we open with in this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast — and it sets the tone for everything else we get into. Running is evolving at an incredible pace, but is it all for the better? We...

  16. FORDY RUNS Live | Running Shoes, Training & Q&A

    Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals. I'm a qualified running coach, so...

  17. Running Is Booming. So Why Is Athletics Dead?

    Parkruns are packed. Marathon ballots are more oversubscribed than ever. Strava is full of PBs. So why does track and field feel like it's on life support? In this episode, we dig into the strange paradox at the heart of the sport: running has never been more popular, yet athletics participation...

  18. Sydney, Berlin, Chicago & New York Marathon 2026: Our Preview & Predictions

    In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden preview the second half of the 2026 World Marathon Majors — Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. We break down who to watch, what to expect from each course, and share our predictions ahead of race day. Whether you're...

  19. Running Trends 2026: What Every Runner Needs to Know

    In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden break down the biggest running trends of 2026 — what's actually working, what's overhyped, and what every runner should know right now. From training methods to gear to race culture, we're covering the trends shaping how...

  20. What happened to the older running influencers?

    Before every run needed a cinematic edit, viral hook, or affiliate link, there was a generation of runners simply sharing their journeys, race experiences, training failures, and love for the sport. They built communities long before "content creator" became a career. In this episode, we discuss...

  21. 6 Pods. One Trip. Bonus Edition 🎧

    Stuck on a long haul flight? Grinding through a road trip? Lounging round the pool with nothing but time on your hands? We've got you covered. This bonus edition brings together 6 of our favourite Fordy Runs Podcast episodes into one compilation — a proper flavour of everything we cover, all in…

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  22. Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Running

    Welcome back to The FORDY RUNS Podcast! In this episode, the FORDY and Hayden share the things they wish they’d known before they started running, from kit essentials and training tips to the lessons learned the hard way. Comment below: Would you rather have a blister on the same toe for every…

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  23. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  24. Running, Working & Parenting: The Truth About Balancing It All

    In this episode, we get real about what it actually takes to balance marathon training with a full-time job and raising kids — no filters, no fake "just wake up at 4am" advice. We talk about the chaos, the mindset shifts, and the practical systems that actually work when life is pulling you in…

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  25. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  26. The problem with parkrun

    In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest talking points currently surrounding parkrun and the wider running community. As parkrun continues to grow around the world, questions are being asked: Is parkrun becoming too busy? Is parkrun actually a race? Should there be more rules and...

  27. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  28. How to run the perfect Half Marathon

    Thinking about running a half marathon? Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first 13.1 miles, or looking to improve your race-day performance, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you run your best half marathon yet. In this podcast, we break down exactly what it...

  29. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  30. Navigating holidays and running! LIVE SHOW!

    Holidays, vacations, family trips, and time away from your normal routine can make running feel impossible. In this episode, we discuss practical strategies for maintaining your running fitness while travelling, balancing rest with training, and making the most of your holiday without losing...

  31. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  32. Strava, Dating & Running Red Flags 🚩 UNCENSORED

    From Strava obsession to dating disasters, we’re exposing the biggest running red flags and “icks” every runner secretly judges 👀🚩 In this week’s podcast episode, we dive into all the toxic traits, questionable habits and hilarious behaviours that exist in the running world — including plenty…

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  33. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  34. Ranking the Spring Marathons ... London Marathon SUCKED

    Which spring marathon is actually the best? 👀🏃‍♂️ This week on the FORDY RUNS Podcast, we rank the biggest spring marathons in the world — including Tokyo, Boston and London Marathon — and debate which races truly live up to the hype. From incredible crowd support and fast courses to...

  35. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  36. The Marathon Hangover *LIVE PODCAST

    🎙️ Marathon Hangover | Live Running Podcast You trained for months, smashed your marathon, crossed the finish line... and now you feel slower, less motivated, and strangely disconnected from running. What happened? This week on Marathon Hangover, we're diving into the often-overlooked aftermath…

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  37. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  38. Didn’t Get Into the Marathon Ballot? Here Are Your Options

    Missed out in the marathon ballot? You’re definitely not alone. In this episode, we break down the reality of marathon ballot odds, why getting into the biggest races is harder than ever, and most importantly — the different ways you can still run a World Marathon Major without a ballot place. We...

  39. The Runner Beans on Marathon Majors, Motherhood & the Future of London Marathon

    Join us this week on Marathon Talk for an inspiring and honest conversation with Charlie Watson, better known as The Runner Beans, as we dive into her incredible journey to completing all 7 Abbott World Marathon Majors while balancing life as a working mum. In this episode, Charlie shares how she...

  40. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  41. Will Marathons Kill the Half Marathon?

    The marathon boom is bigger than ever… but could it actually be killing the half marathon? 👀🏃‍♂️ This week on the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Hayden and FORDY dive into the explosion in marathon popularity — including the staggering 1.3 million applications for the London Marathon 2027 — and ask…

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  42. London Marathon 2027 Shake-Up: Two Days, Sold-Out Races & The Future of Running

    In this episode, we unpack the bold proposal for a two-day London Marathon in 2027 — and ask the big question: is this the future of running, or a sign the sport is losing its roots? With races selling out faster than ever and demand at an all-time high, organisers are exploring ways to expand...

  43. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  44. How to Start Running Again After a Marathon

    After crossing the marathon finish line, many runners make one big mistake… returning to training too soon. 🏃‍♂️💥 This week on the podcast, athletics and running coach Chris Ford breaks down exactly how to start running again after a marathon — including the recovery mistakes that lead to…

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  45. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

  46. History Made at the London Marathon: Fastest Race & Our First-Hand Experience

    In this episode, we break down the 2026 London Marathon — a landmark event that redefined what a marathon can be. From the fastest marathon ever recorded to record numbers of finishers and spectators, this year’s race delivered history on every level. We take you inside the experience from both...

  47. LONDON MARATHON RACE DAY TIPS: What to Pack, When to Arrive, Course Guide & More

    LONDON MARATHON RACE DAY TIPS: What to Pack, When to Arrive, Course Guide & More Race day is almost here 🇬🇧🏃‍♂️ — and in this episode, we answer all your London Marathon race day questions to make sure you’re fully prepared for the big day. From logistics to last-minute nerves, this is your...

  48. Final London Marathon Advice + Shoe Talk + LIVE FROM BOSTON!!!

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. This week we do spend some time answering your questions about London Marathon plus we head to Boston finish line LIVE! Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners...

  49. Can running cure depression?

    In this powerful and honest episode, we sit down with one of our own club runners to explore how running became a lifeline through depression and adversity. From the lowest moments to finding purpose on the pavement, he shares how putting one foot in front of the other helped rebuild his mindset,...

  50. Shoe Talk Show 👟 | Live Running Shoe Q&A

    Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live video podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes. Recorded LIVE every Monday at 8:00 PM, this show is where runners can ask questions and get honest, practical advice about choosing the right running shoes for their body, training, and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Podcast & Livestream — your weekly home for marathon training, running tips, and honest coaching conversations. Hosted by running coach, YouTuber and motivational influencer Chris Ford, this twice award-winning show covers everything from London Marathon and half marathon training to parkrun chat, running shoe reviews, and Becoming a Better Runner coaching episodes packed with performance hacks. You'll also hear inspiring stories from everyday runners and experience our live shows, including our Monday shoe talk, where anything can happen. If you're looking to improve your running, break mental barriers, and stay motivated — you're in the right place.

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

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