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Running Commentary

Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson
Running Commentary
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  • Running Commentary

    In Memory Of Lefty The Tenacious Toenail

    01/10/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    On a wander round wonderful Wanstead's Flats and Woods, Rob and Paul catch up. Featuring the eponymous nail, Bonnie convalescing, appropriate outfits, the approach of Autumn, Paul on a treadmill, George and Rob at the Shoreditch Half, top-notch bird action, your PBs and other stories, and our plan and thoughts ahead of York.

    Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more about the Shoreditch half - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

    Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    Vitality London 10000 Runners Martin And Mo

    28/09/2026 | 39 mins.
    A double interview special as Rob goes for a run with Martin Charlton and Mo Abdelkhalek, who are both running the Vitality London 10000, and have very different stories to tell.Thanks guys - let us know how it goes.You can sponsor Mo here: https://2026vitalitylondon10000.enthuse.-com/pf/mo-anthony

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...

    BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

    Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    Back To The Woods

    24/09/2026 | 59 mins.
    Paul and Rob run up the Parkland Walk to Highgate Woods for the first time in a while. Featuring Bonnie's troubles, different Saturday morning plans, high mileage and consistent parkrunning for Rob, country training ahead for Paul, Shoreditch Half, the Great North Run and half mara mantras, correspondents' questions, running-related clickbait, reading report, interacting with real people, anticipating the Yorkshire Marathon, and what the rest of the next generation are up to.

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...

    Get your NordVPN DISCOUNT at ⁠nordvpn.com/runningcommentary ⁠— our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan, and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

    BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

    Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    Rob's Wife Julia

    21/09/2026 | 35 mins.
    The Deerings take a turn as Julia contemplates fitting fitness into her busy schedule - and training for her first half Marathon.

    Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more from Julia - plus get early access, ad-free listening, and all manner of exclusive content.BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    Episode One - Part Two

    17/09/2026 | 54 mins.
    Our bumper season opener concludes, with Paul trying to get off the socials - and leaving Sky - Rob's parkrun report - and non-parkrun report - being inspired by Tyson Fury, Forrest Gump and Suzy Strath, our Autumn run plans and family news, and a guess at what the future holds.

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...

    Get your NordVPN DISCOUNT at nordvpn.com/runningcommentary — our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan, and there’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee.

    BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Paul's NEW BOOK Running Through Sand here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444

    Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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About Running Commentary
Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.
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