Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Podcast & Livestream — your weekly home for marathon training, running tips, and honest coaching conversations. Hosted by running coach, YouTuber and motivational influencer Chris Ford, this twice award-winning show covers everything from London Marathon and half marathon training to parkrun chat, running shoe reviews, and Becoming a Better Runner coaching episodes packed with performance hacks. You'll also hear inspiring stories from everyday runners and experience our live shows, including our Monday shoe talk, where anything can happen. If you're looking to improve your running, break mental barriers, and stay motivated — you're in the right place.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Podcast & Livestream — your weekly home for marathon training, running tips, and honest coaching conversations. Hosted by running coach, YouTuber and motivational influencer Chris Ford, this twice award-winning show covers everything from London Marathon and half marathon training to parkrun chat, running shoe reviews, and Becoming a Better Runner coaching episodes packed with performance hacks. You'll also hear inspiring stories from everyday runners and experience our live shows, including our Monday shoe talk, where anything can happen. If you're looking to improve your running, break mental barriers, and stay motivated — you're in the right place.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
September 17, 2026
Would We STOP at Berlin Marathon? Hyrox's Joanna Wietrzyk Poo Scandal
<p><strong>FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special.</strong></p><p>We kick things off reacting to the Hyrox "poo-gate" scandal — Joanna Wietrzyk soiling herself mid-race and running on to win — and ask the real question: would we actually stop if that happened to us at Berlin?</p><br><p>Then it's all things <strong>Berlin Marathon</strong>: our full course rating, tips for race day, a chat through the expo experience, and what it's really like crossing that finish line through the Brandenburg Gate.</p><br><p>If you're running Berlin this weekend or just love a marathon debrief, this one's for you.</p><br><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>The Hyrox Joanna Wietrzyk poo scandal — would we stop or push through?</li><li>Berlin Marathon course rating and race day tips</li><li>Expo chat — what to grab, what to skip</li><li>The finish line experience through Brandenburg Gate</li><li>Our predictions and goals for this weekend</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow FORDY RUNS Podcast</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 10, 2026
The Great North Run & The Half Marathon Boom
<p>The half marathon might be the best thing to happen to running in years. It's long enough to be a real challenge, short enough that you don't need to rearrange your entire life to train for it — and it's exploding in popularity. In this episode, we dig into why the 13.1 has become the distance of choice for so many runners, using the Great North Run as our jumping-off point.</p><br><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>The Great North Run — what makes it one of the best half marathons in the world</li><li>Why the Olympics still doesn't have a half marathon, and whether that needs to change</li><li>The best half marathon shoes right now, and what actually makes a difference on race day</li><li>The half marathon boom in America and how it compares to the UK scene</li><li>The Shoreditch Half and the rise of stylish, city-based races</li><li>What's driving so many runners to choose 13.1 over the full 26.2</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you're training for your first half or you're a serial racer chasing a new PB, this one's packed with race recommendations, gear talk, and a look at where the half marathon boom goes next.</p><br><p>🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode — and let us know in the comments, what's your favourite half marathon?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
September 3, 2026
SYDNEY MARATHON: We give a VERY HONEST review!
<p>The Sydney Marathon ballot is trending — but is Australia's World Marathon Major actually worth entering? We ran it in 2026 and this is our full, no-BS review.</p><br><p>From the expo to the event village, the course, and the spectators — we break down exactly what to expect before you commit to the ballot. No sponsored fluff, just what it's actually like to run Sydney Marathon as one of the World Marathon Majors.</p><br><p>In this episode:</p><p>✅ Sydney Marathon Expo — what to expect</p><p>✅ Event Village review</p><p>✅ Course rating — elevation, route, and race-day feel</p><p>✅ Crowd support and spectator experience</p><p>✅ Should you enter the Sydney Marathon ballot?</p><br><p>If you're considering entering the Sydney Marathon ballot for 2027, this honest review will help you decide before you commit.</p><br><p>🏃 Real runner review — not sponsored</p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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