Running The Red Line

Episode 86 - Afternoon Delight:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat halloween fancy dress, kids sizes and portions, late 90s early 2000s slasher horror movies, the legend that is Freddy Runs drops in for a chat about his massive challenge in aid of MIND, how to pronounce adidas and Nike, Harry, race results and shout outs, Andy's new marathons plans for Seville, our training weeks, Andy Brewer's 10K race recap, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with 'BEOTPQ'.

If you would like to donate to Freddy's challenge for MIND yo...

Episode 85 - Two Times:

On this second attempt at episode 85 Brett and Andy chat Halloween party fancy dress, tonsillitis, trying to binge every episode, 1985 quiz, first cars, 'Shoes News', fake super shoes and scams, backyard ultra women's world record, Ruth Chepngetich banned for 3 years, race recaps, upcoming races shout outs, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you ever been duped by a fake super shoe?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comm...

Episode 84 - Pop Song 89:

We are back from our short hiatus and Andy's road trip and this wee on the pod Brett and Andy chat scraping the van, the delights of France and Belgium, expensive McDonalds, misgendering cows, impolite drivers, training in France, Strava vs Garmin, recent race results, Chicago Marathon, Brett is back running and his training week, Andy's Bruges Half Marathon race recap, the upcoming showdown at cross country and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Are you on Strava or Gar...

Episode 83 - Hit The Road Jack:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat jumper weather, log burners, big Oscar winning films, Berlin Marathon, hot marathons, Andy's training week, the sub 90 attempt at Bruges Half and the race tactics, our terrible social media upload schedules, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Will will be back in a couple of weeks once Andy gets home from his European road trip. See you soon.

Question of the pod:

Which do you pref...

Episode 82 - Intro:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat cleaning a roof, Andy's upcoming non boozy birthday celebrations, 'Shoes News', cross country spikes testing, road relays, nip tape, Berlin Marathon this Sunday, Stratford half and 10K, Copenhagen half, Worcester City Runs results, Andy's Worcester race recap, a quick World Champs chat, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Did you run Worcester City Runs and if so, what did you think?

Do you have...

Episode 81 - Stick Out Your Tongue:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat a leaking gully, Andy's segue from rooves to running to Paris, Brett's tongue surgery, what do you do with old race bibs and shoes?, 'Shoes News', Worcester half this Sunday, secret competition and rivalry, World Champs start Saturday, Andy's Great North Run recap, PRTRL prizes should now be with the PBers, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Will you be watching the World Cha...

Episode 80 - Timber:

On this weeks pod Brett and Andy chat spending too much on shoes, Andy's fifth and final Running the Severn video is out now, fundraising, are majors oversubscribed?, 'celebrity' challenges, Sydney Marathon coverage and results, GB World Champs team selection, UTMB, Timberhonger 10K, Andy's training week, Great North Run this weekend, listener comments and emails, 'Shoes News' and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid of Cancer Research Uk: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-maguire-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_sour...

Episode 79 - Who's The Mack?:

This week on the pod Brett and Andy welcome a fantastic guest to the pod in the form of Mack Ashworth aka  @Mack.Tracks  who shares with us how he got into running, his progression and future goals, his love of the Manchester Marathon and his upcoming Chicago Marathon for his first Major. Chat then continues with Andy's training week, This weekend's Timberhonger 10K, small races, how walking is rubbish, the Adidas Chasing 100, Sydney Marathon Elite fields, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Dona...

Episode 78 - Who's That Guy?:

Back to a Friday evening recording this week for a pod where Brett and Andy chat vet visit costs, doggy passports, new shirts, John Travolta, Grease 2 being better than Grease, The Rocky Horror Show, Nicholas Cage, Norwegian singles threshold training, Andy's training week, finding fitness again, Lausanne Diamond League, Tooting BMC, upcoming races, Adidas Chasing 100, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid of Cancer Research Uk: https://www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-maguire-1?utm...

Episode 77 - Laughed Until We Cried:

A slight delay with the pod this week and a Sunday recording where Brett and Andy chat Daisy the poorly pooch, car washing, red cars, driving an automatic, one of the worse things Andy has ever said, cry laughing, camper vans, bososoku style vehicles, Parkrun problems, Adam Fogg attempting the Parkrun World Record at Arrow Valley, the World Humanoid Games, Beer Miles, races in hot weather, Silesia Diamond League, the Nike Vomero Plus, 'Shoes News', listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation li...

Episode 76 - Anaesthetic:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's recovered legs but still battered feet, trail running poles, cheap vs expensive shoes, Brett's hernia surgery and his first experience of general anaesthetic, Innes Fitzgerald's gold in the U20 European 5000m, British Champs results, US Champs results, a double PB shout out, Andy's first Running the Severn video is out, Andy's plans for the rest of the year, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Donation link for Andy’s River Severn challenge in aid...

Episode 75 - Epic:

Andy is back from his big adventure and on the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's tired and abused body, back to reality, Laura's stellar job as support crew and social media creator, seeing places you've never been, recovery plans, 'Fracture Watch', Brett's upcoming hernia operation, British Champs this weekend, The finale of 'Parkrunning The Red Line' and crowning this years champion, a thorough review and breakdown of Andy's 220 mile River Severn ultra and all of the ups and downs and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

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Episode 74 - Lonely:

Brett is on his own on the pod this week whilst Andy is out on his epic River Severn adventure but we still have a check in with him over the phone just outside Bridgnorth. Brett then goes through London Diamond League results, a quick 'Fracture Watch' update, week 5 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', a 5K result shout out, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Are you looking forward to the River Severn challenge recap?

Episode 73 - Bread and Butter:

On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat the Coldplay crowd cam incident, wedding video editing, 'fracture Watch', Brett and his dad playing copycat, a runner's diet, Valencia Marathon transfers, Women's Marathon World Record holder Ruth Chepengetich testing positive for a banned substance, London Diamond League this weekend, Worcester Pitchcroft 10K results, training weeks, Andy's Dulltra, an upcoming Malvern elevation run, Andy's big multi day river Severn ultra challenge and fundraiser, week 4 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 72 - The Heat Is On:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat melting in the heat, Brett's lounge renovation, Prime day and Andy's new toys, Andy's ultra challenges, watch woes, fairground rides going wrong, Pre Classic results, London 5000m results, race costs, age cat trophies, Kieron Turner running 50K for his 50 years, Brett's bit of training, Andy's training week in reverse finishing with an overnight Worcestershire Way ultra, week 3 of 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Episode 71 - Rockstar:

A Friday afternoon recording for Episode 71 and Brett and Andy chat gigs and festivals, broken bones, hybrid rockstars, past weekend races, the Breaking 4 timing controversy, upcoming races, new ob1 clothing, Andy's summer of speed finale, his training week and his upcoming night time challenge, 'Parkrunning The Red Line' week 2, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What is the best gig you've ever been to?

Do you have a question for the pod...

Episode 70 - 4 Minutes:

A Friday morning recording this week and Brett and Andy chat overpriced toothpaste, points card offers, driving tests, motorbikes, 'Shoes News', George Mills going 2nd Brit all time in the 1500m, Faith Kipyegon's attempt at breaking the 4 minute mile, good luck shoutouts, Glastonbury, Training weeks, 'Parkrunning The Red Line' week 1, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Which is king, miles or kilometres?

Do you have a question for the pod? If so...

Episode 69 - Two Heads Are Better Than One:

It's Episode 69 Dude! Brett and Andy chat first cinema experiences, Craig David, this silly hot weather, 'Fracture Watch' which will change in August to 'Hernia Watch', hospital visits, British 10,000m Champs, Faith Kipyegon Breaking 4, Boston Qualifier penalties for downhill races, Leamington Half, Midweek Series, The Maverick Dorset Original, Andy's training week, Malvern Joggers 10K, Announcing the line up for 'Parkrunning The Red Line', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Did you...

Episode 68 - Year 3000:

On this Friday morning recording of the pod Brett and Andy chat unbelievable injustice at a 'Friends' quiz, 'Fracture Watch', our third bonus episode video, Brett's dislike of barefoot shoes, challenge videos, our new Parkrun league idea for all of the listeners/viewers who would like to take part, send us an email or instagram message to get involved, Grand Slam Track LA cancelled, George Mills runs a new 5000m British record breaking Mo Farah's long standing record by 7 seconds, some race results shout outs, Leamington Spa Half Marathon coming up this w...

Episode 67 - Where's Your Head At:

On this weeks pod Brett and Andy chat being rubbish at social media uploads, the YouTube dislike button, being disappointed by a PB, 'Fracture Watch', how being injured/not running can affect your mental health and disrupt your routine, hyper focussing and distractions, should you go straight back into marathon training from injury?, Brett's on the waiting list for hernia surgery, what's in Kieron's lunchbox for Endure 24?, Two Castles Run preview, Grand Slam Track Philly results, Andy's training week, Andy's upcoming track racing debut, listener comments and emails and w...

Episode 66 - Beat It:

Andy was away working Friday so it's a Saturday recording this week where Brett and Andy chat Andy's wedding photography/videography gig, talented brides, a midnight KFC, running shoes as work shoes, 'Stress Fracture Watch' and Brett's injury update, resorting to housework and decorating, Andy's training week and new 6 week 5K training block, what's best way to structure a speed training block, what is easy running and can it be too slow, 'Shoes News', race and Edinburgh Marathon results shout outs, Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, listener comments and emails and we f...

Episode 65 - Hot in the City:

Andy is back from his little adventure and the pod is back for episode 65 where Brett and Andy chat campervan breaks, camping gear, ear microsuction, the dentists, race result shout outs, upcoming race shout outs, choosing your first marathon, Andy's Leeds Marathon race recap, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you ever done a campervan road trip to a race in a foreign country?

Do you have a qu...

Episode 64 - What's Up Duloc?:

On this pre Leeds Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat pre race nerves, marathon eating mode, marathon blues, Brett's London Marathon race day video, London Marathon photos, 1.1 million people enter the 2026 ballot and Good For Age times get faster, Grand Slam Track Miami, Cardiff 5K, Brett's injury update, Birmingham Great Run, Brett's weekend of treading/kneeling the boards, Andy's final taper week before Leeds Marathon, kit choice and race plan for a hilly and sunny race on Sunday, reasons for running, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The S...

Episode 63 - Break My Stride:

It's the pod after London Marathon and Brett and Andy chat Andy's green fingers, Brett's sore legs and his injury update, Andy's training and his secret race at Coventry Half, going into races with a positive mindset, listener comments and emails, Manchester Marathon results shout outs, London Marathon results shout outs, Brett's London Marathon recap, taking advantage of the free goodies and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Have you entered the London Marathon ballot?

Do...

Episode 62 - London Calling:

On this week's pre London Marathon and Manchester Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat about where the time has gone, Brett's tiny hotel room tour, the London Finishers tee, hotel wifi issues, training week videos, Boston Marathon, 'Shoes News', the hotel alarm going off, the first 'Shorts News', listener comments and emails, cameras and editing tools, race shout outs for this weekend, London Marathon expo, start waves, an AI Brett, Plans for the weekend, fuelling, Brett's race plan, elites line up, freebies for London or Manchester runners and we finish with...

Episode 61 - Islands in the Stream:

On this episode Brett and Andy chat, a family wedding, country dancing, first meal of the day time, Andy's butter addiction, freezing bread, tea and biscuits, Andy being short, bargain women's shoes, 'Shoes News', Saturday long runs, Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Newport marathon shout outs, Jacob the lightning quick 8 year old, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, London travel and accommodation plans, Daisy stealing shoes, Andy only just finding out about the sugar tax, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 60 - Return of the Mack:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat no drinking during a training block, Belgian beers, Universal Studios UK, sports massages and x-rays, running being more than a hobby, winning goldfish, 90s tropical fish tanks, Berlin half marathon, custom Adidas Adizero Evo SL, London Landmarks half and their short course, Brighton Marathon, Southampton Marathon, Newport Marathon coming up this weekend, Sam Ruthe signs an NIL deal with Nike, the inaugural Grand Slam Track at Kingston, Jamaica, Andy's training week, Brett's training week and peak week long run session, 'Shoes N...

Episode 59 - Danny Boy:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat crashing drones, Brett's improved week, Norwich, Mustard, Fuelling for races abroad, our Majors leader boards, influencer places at marathons, Brighton marathon, Brett's training week, one last session of EMMETT technique, Andy's training week, the great atmosphere at an athletic club, what watch should Andy buy, listener comments, 'Shoes News', listener emails, and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Who do you think would be a good casting to play Brett and And...

Episode 58 - Run with the Wolves:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat listener advice for Andy's vertigo, the Epley manoeuvre, Brett's cold numb hand, marathons in North Korea, Brett showing his age with advert memories, odd marathons, Chernobyl, bad dad jokes, world indoor champs, doping bans and cheats returning, 'Shoes News', race result shout outs, some injuries, Andy's training week, Wolverhampton 10K, Brett's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What weird and wonderful places would you like to run...

Episode 57 - Golden Touch:

This week Brett and Andy chat Andy's bout of vertigo, Timberhonger Hill and the Timberhonger 10K, bonking whilst cutting the grass, Brett feeling a bit more positive, Sam Ruthe becoming the youngest person ever to break 4 mins in the mile, Kipchoge running Sydney Marathon, Tinman Elite and their new contracts, 'Shoes News', Podium 5K Festival II, The Barkley Marathons, Andy's Training week, Brett's training week, Rob and his magic fingers, listener comments, Kayleigh's Kingdom of Northumberland Ultra, Will Fu and the Masters of the Wuniverse! Will aka The Wu smashing through t...

Episode 56 - Brown Eyed Girl:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat unenthusiastic jockeys, marathon appetites, when does a hobbyist become an athlete, changing target and goals, mid run toilet time, some listener emails, marathon tiredness, off seasons, running socks, pacing ultras, running your first marathon, Adidas Boston 12 vs Evo SL, European Indoor Champs, Brett's training week, Andy's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

Has a mid run toilet moment ever happened to you?

Do you...

Episode 55 - Firestarter:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about the recent great weather, pets and poisonous flowers, loving or hating the vets, Andy partying at a social club in Oldham, Chris Howett running a marathon in the Puma RB, illegal shoes, the new Norwegian Adidas track kit, interesting football kits, low stack shoes, how many miles before you retire shoes, Tokyo marathon, Paula Radcliffe's sub 3 at 51, six star finishers, Brett's cross training week, Andy's training week, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of...

Episode 54 - Mushroom Men:

This week Brett and Andy chat Brett's 'exciting' birthday, Chinese takeaway chips, orange chips, bad but good tv, English national cross country champs, British indoor champs, Tokyo marathon, odd brand supershoes, another Kenyan athlete banned for doping, Brett's injury check up results from the doctors and his week of training, Andy's week of training, Bourton on the Water 10K and results, Birdland, penguins, model villages, some listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What is your favourite typ...

Episode 53 - Hair:

On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat warmer temperatures, Daisy's Houdini tricks, Bourton on the Water 10K, Brett's latest injury woes meaning no National Cross Country, Laura's special mug, Brett's new look, hair, the Keely Klassic, the triple jump, sprinters vs distance runners, Grand Slam Track, prize money, Jacob Kiplimo's crazy half marathon world record, Barcelona half, Alicante half, Grant Fischer's 5000m indoor world record, Andy's week of training, shoe choice for a 10K, Brett's week of training, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 52 - Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer:

On this Valentine's night recording Brett and Andy Chat a trip to Brean, feeling the fatigue from training mileage, dealing with niggles, S&C, foam rolling, dynamic stretches and warm ups, MySpace, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, should you work hard on both runs on a double day?, pace or effort on sessions?, new old shoes, stupid o'clock shoe purchases, Keely Hodgkinson pulling out of the Keely Klassic, Some indoor World Records, some listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Episode 51 - New Shoes:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat cups of tea, milk rations on cereal, feels like temperatures, races during a training block, seconds or pace on a track session, float pace, a disgruntled listener calling out our waffle, an email about shoes, Brett's new purchases, an email about the Dopey Challenge, George Mills new British 3000m record, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, some Warwick shoutouts, Warwick half marathon recaps and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What are...

Episode 50 - Killeroo:

We have made it to 50 episodes! Half a century of pods. Thank you so much to everyone who has watched or listened over the past year whether you're on OG from episode one or this is your first time. We really do appreciate every single one of you.

On this fiftieth pod Brett and Andy chat lava lamps, area 51, space travel, War of the Worlds, E.T., Andy's week 2 of training for Leeds Marathon, Brett's wekk 3 of training for London Marathon, the Garmin dropout, The National Running Show, so...

Episode 49 - Get Back:

We are Back! In this first episode of 2025 Brett and Andy chat through how we're feeling at the start of the new year, a cold and icy cross country race, a bit of Chaucer, Andy's disillusionment with clubs and registering for cross country, Andy's FOMO making him enter a hilly marathon in Leeds, an 32 mile ultra along the canal, Boston, the Dopey Challenge at Disney World, tipping culture, the start of Brett's London Marathon block, Paula Radcliffe come back, the stacked London Marathon elite field, Valencia 10K results, Adidas losing athletes, l...

Episode 48 - It Was A Very Good Year:

It's the final episode of 2024 and Brett and Andy sit down to celebrate the running year gone by looking back of the achievements of both the listeners/viewers and themselves. This pod includes chat about ending the year with a PB, Christmas day Parkrun at Worcester Woods and Arrow Valley, a recap of Andy's sub 20 5K, a generative fill fail, Brett's 5K PB on Christmas Day, Christmas Day food highlights, listener comments, emails and instagram messages, our top 5 running moments from 2025 and then we finish with 'The S...

Episode 47 - Telford Me on a Sunday:

Friday morning once again this week and Brett and Andy talk through Andy's upcoming sub 20 Parkrun attempt, nasal strips, running form, Brett's Telford 10K recap, Telford 10K results, Andy's Magic Mile time trial, Malaga marathon, listener comments and questions, a Christmas Special return of BEOTPQ, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish off with a bit of a sing song to make your ears bleed. Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you all have an awesome one.

Question of the pod:

What are you...