Stu has finally succumbed to carbon running shoes, although he still does not give a shit about them. Amy has successfully #builtuphermileage but now thinks that may be her downfall.

We also talk runfluencers yet again, race companies collapsing again, the worst time to wear a running vest again, and creepy post-parkrun comments (again?).

• Bondarenko Track session
• Lidl has dropped a £39.99 carbon plate ‘supershoe’ ahead of marathon season. Here’s what we know so far
• Dragon’s Back Race 2026 cancelled as Ourea Events collapses | County Times
• French sailor gave away location of nuclear-powered warship in Middle East by logging run on Strava | The Independent
• Fact-checked: What actually happened at Mandley Park - Manchester Evening News
• Run for your bonus: the Chinese paper company rewarding staff to run 100km a month | Men's Fitness
• The 2027 London Marathon could become a two-day event

We learn about Amy's fear of new technology and Stu wins an entire cross country division all on his own, or at least in his mind.

We have some brand new long run nightmare fuel, two toe tales, physio banter, something about the pigeon lady from Home Alone, and why we all need to build up another fuck bucket.

Stu and Amy give their top date advice in this episode, encourage listeners to glory in their mediocrity, and, above all, treat physios as the quacks and charlatans that they are. We also issue a stark warning to volunteer race marshals everywhere.

Also features one of the most niche Ramadan conversations you'll ever hear, but one Stu is absolutely obsessed with.

Cover photo of very good very brave boy Mitch.

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