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Running Commentary

Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson
Running Commentary
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  • Running Commentary

    Brilliant Women, Accessible Reservoirs And How To Run A Marathon

    15/10/2026 | 1h 21 mins.
    A long lope from the Parkland Walk to Woodberry Wetlands' West Reservoir and back sees Rob and Paul talk about amazing women - Amanda Wildgoose, Nell McAndrew, two parkrun participants and of course the brilliant Deering and Tonkinson wives and daughters, to be specific - plus the new path on the south side of West Reservoir where running is allowed - and the boys' thoughts on how to do a marathon. But will they both make it to the start line?

    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

    Nell McAndrew

    12/10/2026 | 56 mins.
    Rob meets and runs with mighty marathon runner, erstwhile celeb and award-winning Yorkshirewoman Nell McAndrew during a beautiful sunrise over stunning Nostell Priory Park.

    Thanks so much Nell! Subscribe to the Fan Feed at ⁠⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠⁠ to hear more great chat from Nell and Rob - 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

    Looking Back At The Weekend And Ahead To October

    08/10/2026 | 59 mins.
    Paul and Rob usher in October on Hampstead Heath. Featuring inappropriate partial nudity, a literary event and some Yorkshire running for Paul, a GP with a secret to share, a rash of ridiculous runs for Rob, changing with age - or not - gig report, Julia's first parkrun - and what that showed Rob - the arrival of Autumn, the Vitality London 10,000, where the boys are at as the Yorkshire Marathon looms, and memories of comedian Ronnie Golden - RIP.

    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

    Amanda Wildgoose

    05/10/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Rob compares thoughts on Ultras with Amanda Wildgoose on a speedy trot round Beckenham Place Park.Thanks Amanda! Good luck in your next run.

    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

    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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About Running Commentary
Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.
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