A bright and chilly North London join-the-dots through Finsbury Park, Highbury, Clissold Park and Woodberry Down. Featuring stories of Daughters, Easter Sunday, formal and informal public toilets, films, birds, dogs, and the sleeping habits of the elderly.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Running Hot And Cold

Paul and Rob head out for their second run in as many days, and enjoy it much more than they expected. Featuring freebies, big breakfasts, 2021 plans, Victorians living among us, the Wooden Enemy, ‘special extras’, spies, recipe ideas, and when children start outperforming their parents.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Second Time Lucky

A lovely long double loop of Hampstead Heath sees Paul and Rob in ruminative mood, talking hope and vaccines, stand-up comedy and the future, ornithology and horticulture, Rob's finish line theory, Paul's chicken cacciatore, running fast and fasting, and what to write next.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Running Into The Future

A bright blast up the Walk and through the Woods as Spring springs. Featuring supporter report, Rob on the yoga mat, Paul on the Covid ward, knitted legends, abstemiousness, injury and ageing - naturally, Running in the Midpack and trusting the process, and a little risky rugby.Seriously, thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Consider Your Run Already Done

On an absolute jewel of a day, Rob and Paul set off up the hill to Alexandra Palace to look out across London - and into the future. Featuring children moving on, the obligatory booze and yoga report, Paul's job, Rob's treespotting, extreme gardening, Harry, Meghan, Oprah and Piers, and an optimistic appraisal of upcoming running events.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Blue Skies And Bad Behaviour

A chilly, misty circuit of the Heath - but signs of Spring abound. Featuring Rob's slightly speedy week, Paul's new job, why trainers are like fresh fruit and vegetables, a pair of exploding boots, an angel sighting in North London, and tough times for chateau owners.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angels And Demons On Hampstead Heath

As Spring springs and a roadmap out of lockdown is announced, Rob and Paul are back out in the woods having a tentative look into the future. Featuring fitness report, press conference review, pants, Mars, whistling, writing, a bit of self love, and a glimpse of the snowdrops of hope.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are We Getting Old, Or Do We Just Need Haircuts?

Rob is out of his onesie - but still in his armchair - and Paul is on the phone and back on the trail - but not both at the same time. In this episode they discuss Rob’s raft of maladies, Paul dipping his toe into the evil world of yoga, both getting back to running short- and long-term, the potential pitfalls of social contact, particularly with pop stars.Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Still Not Running

Paul’s on the mend - but Rob’s on the bench - as they surf a wave of memories, theories, and sillinesses as they celebrate five years - FIVE YEARS! - of running, chatting and having adventures. Here’s to the next five!Thank you for all your Happy Anniversary messages - we appreciate them more than we can express. And thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or more - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re all wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Five Candles

As COVID makes further inroads into Tonkinson Towers, Paul’s still isolating while Rob runs down to the Barbican and St. Paul’s - but worry not; they’ve got their remote chat tech down. Featuring Craig David, a 50% reduction in presenters running and drinking, proposal memories, Geordie confusion, generational chess, cribbage report, young entrepreneurs, and some tentative hopes and dreams for 2021.Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Vax and the City

Amid further COVID trouble for Paul and his family, and the absolute acme of this Winter’s weather, the boys chat remotely - Rob in the open air, Paul in the lockdown kitchen. Featuring vegan and non-vegan recipe ideas, beans and baths - not in an Ann-Margret-in-Tommy way - scary films and romantic sitcoms, and, as January draws to a close, how those New Year’s resolutions are panning out.Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beans and Baths and Blue Skies

Paul's had SUCH a good excuse for not running with Rob this week - but the files had to be deleted because they were so very spicy. So, spend of a few minutes listening to the sound of one man running - Rob, that is - and we promise Paul will be along in the end. Also featuring baked beans and sausages, drinking report, rowing with spouses and losing at chess to children, and inconvenience in the heart of London.Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where Tonk?

On a lockdown-appropriate double loop round Hampstead Heath, Paul and Rob discuss 2021 so far; ten days in, there's plenty to go on. Featuring President-for-now Trump, staying home and going out, dogs, rabbits and birds, planking, running and yoga, binge watching and not binge drinking, Paul's thrilling lockdown love life and Rob's useful freezer defrosting tips.Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ - or indeed a very generous Christmas present - through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful and we love you.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Sound Of One Man Clapping

Rob and Paul’s first run of 2021 was recorded pre-lockdown - but they could see it coming, so their resolutions are, shall we say, tentative. Featuring rhyming mantras, staying with Santa, consolidation, moderation, new runners, New Year’s honours, and… what rhymes with ‘plank’?Thank you again SO MUCH to all of you who have ‘bought us a coffee’ through the Acast Supporter button; you’re wonderful. Once again, we WILL continue through this lockdown - responsibly of course.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

That's Why They Call Him The Streak

On their final run together of 2020, Paul and Rob catch up on all the important stuff - what presents they got, what films they watched, and when the bins’ll get emptied.Thanks for a surprisingly great year everyone; here's to an easier ride and lots of lovely running in 2021.You can pre-order Rob's book Running Tracks here - out August - https://unbound.com/books/running-tracks/ - and get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness - recommended by Robin Ince - here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/26-2-Miles-Happiness-Comedians-Marathon/dp/1472966260 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Monarch, the Mud and the Memories

Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.

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