Podcast Episodes

The Loch Ness Marathon Runner's Guide

In this episode, we’re talking about the Loch Ness Marathon — a race that’s as beautiful as it is tough. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it winds past forests, hills, and of course, the famous loch it…

Published on 7 hours ago

The 2025 Mid-Year Running Shoe Roundup | The best and worst shoes of the year so far

Season 1 Episode 30

This month on the podcast, the team is talking through the first six months of the year in running shoes. What impressed us, what was average and were there any major disappointments?

We'll also be ta…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Spring Marathon Round-Up 2025 | London and Manchester Marathons

Season 1 Episode 29

It was a big year for marathons at the Run Testers. Nick and Kieran took on London Marathon for another time and Tom nipped up north to try out Manchester Marathon.  In this podcast (also available a…

Published on 5 months ago

The Boston Marathon Essential Runner's Guide

Season 1 Episode 28

In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part.

Boston Marathon is more than just a race for many people, it's a celebration of the …

Published on 6 months ago

The London Marathon Essential Runner's Guide

Season 1 Episode 27

In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part.

Between us, we've taken part in the London Marathon more times than you can shake a …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe 100k Subscriber Special

Season 1 Episode 26

The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers.

This week Tom and Nick talk about maintaining fitness between training blocks, how important is shoe drop, st…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Carbon Plate Running Shoe Special | Current top picks and the big ones to come in 2025

Season 1 Episode 25

You're spoilt for choice with the current range of carbon plate running shoes available. No longer is the market dominated by a couple of big brands. Now most companies have a contender for best carb…

Published on 7 months ago

Marathon Shoe Rotations | We pick our top shoes for 26.2 miles

Season 1 Episode 24

This month on the podcast, the team is talking about their top picks for upcoming marathons in 2025. From easy day shoes and daily trainers, all the way up to our favourite options for the big day, w…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Running Shoes We Want to See in 2025

Season 1 Episode 23

This month on the podcast, the team is talking about the running shoes we're excited about in 2025. From carbon plate race shoes like the Vaporfly 4 and Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 to updates we're hop…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Run Testers Awards 2024 | The best running shoes, watches and headphones of the year

Season 1 Episode 22

The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail s…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago