by Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey
Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Proud to be in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.
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July 2, 2026
The countdown to the Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is officially on....whether Mike's legs are ready is another story. This week, we chat about race preparations, the excitement (and slight panic) ahead of the big day and the not-so-glamorous reality of recovering from those annoying running injuries that always seem to appear at the worst possible time. We also put each other through a quickfire game of Running: This or That, where impossible choices are made, questionable opinions are shared and friendships are almost ruined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 25, 2026
This week on Chasing The Finish, the lads cover absolutely everything... apart from staying on topic. Ben reveals the bizarre prank calls he's been receiving and attempts to convince the rest of us they're real. We break down our very different experiences at the Two Castles 10K, featuring personal triumphs, questionable pacing decisions and the mystery of the missing medal. Was it ever there? Has it entered the witness protection programme? The investigation continues. Mike takes us through his trip to London for Richmond ParkRun, a journey that can only be described as a masterclass in how not to prepare for a race. Delays, drama and despair all before the starting whistle. And to finish, we tackle one of the biggest questions in running: What do we think to the London Marathon becoming a two-day event? We solve the issue completely, so you're welcome. As always, expect running chat, questionable opinions, plenty of laughs and at least one story that sounds too ridiculous to be true. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
June 11, 2026
This week on Chasing the Finish we're celebrating a huge milestone, one whole year of podcasting! Join us as we look back at where it all began, revisit our very first episode, and marvel at how we've somehow managed to keep talking about running for 12 straight months without being banned from Spotify. We also recap our trip to Shustoke for the Centurion Summer Pub Run 10K, where the running was challenging, the pub was welcoming and our race-day decision-making was, at times, questionable. With the Two Castles 10K upcoming, we discuss our preparations, race goals, pacing plans and whether we'll be chasing PBs, survival or simply the finish line itself. Expect the usual mix of running chat, race nerves, questionable training choices and plenty of laughs as we celebrate our first birthday and gear up for another castle-filled adventure. Lace up, press play, and join us for a trip down memory lane — preferably at an easier pace than our last interval session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey and Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
Proud to be in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.
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