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.
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The Hotel Room Special | Chasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 50
The lads are back with another episode of Chasing The Finish and this time, they’re together face-to-face in Mike’s hotel room, complete with some absolutely dodgy camera angles.
Ben is back from injury and ready to get stuck into running again, while Jake’s running journey continues to take a turn for the better as he starts finding some serious form.
Mike also has plenty to talk about after finally breaking the 40-minute barrier for 5K - a milestone that’s been a long time coming!
The lads also get into the less glamorous side of running: dieting, food, weight loss and trying to balance enjoying life with actually getting fitter. Because apparently you can’t just run and eat everything in sight… who knew?
There’s also plenty of chat about what’s coming next, with potential races, challenges and events on the horizon.
Ben’s back. Jake’s flying. Mike’s gone sub-40. They’re all in the same hotel room. What could possibly go wrong?
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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.
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25 Jun 2026
Two Castles, Richmond ParkRun & Prank Calls | Chasing the Finish Podcast Episode 48
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.
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Who hosts Chasing the Finish?
Ben Blakeman and Mike Duffy and Jake Ramsey host the show. Published by Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey.
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