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Running Commentary

Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson
Running Commentary
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  • Running Commentary

    Classic Interview - Sophie Raworth In Sunny Richmond

    18/05/2026 | 1h 4 mins.
    Five years ago - and not long after lockdown - Rob took a turn with Sophie Raworth on one of her go-to routes. Featuring canine company, running into deserted London and other crazy memories from COVID, the Great North Run 2021, a noisy stag, coming back from injury, cancelled, virtual and imminent London Marathons, running in new places near and far, apps, castles and maps, flightpath fun, the Marathon Des Sables, the strength that running gives you, and a look ahead to 2022...Thank you Sophie. Her brilliant, bestselling new book Running On Air is available here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-on-air/sophie-raworth/9781399426336While we're on books, you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK 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

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  • Running Commentary

    Gigs, Greenery And Good Omens

    14/05/2026 | 53 mins.
    A happy return to business as usual after the London Marathon, as Paul and Rob take their monthly turn around Hampstead Heath, where spring has very much sprung. Featuring gigs galore, adventures in Wales, family fun, physical and spiritual nakedness, and a little light running.

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK 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 - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    Rob Caught Up With Lizzy Pollott Ahead Of The London Marathon

    11/05/2026 | 40 mins.
    This interview Monday we flash back a couple of weeks to before the London Marathon, when Lizzy P and Rob shared their thoughts ahead of the run. They were both taking part... but did they both know this?

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

    BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK 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 - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ 

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

    The London Marathon 2026

    07/05/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    The story - all the stories - from the biggest day in the London running year!Featuring Rob's prep, Paul's spectating adventures, George's journey, world records, Rob's blow-by-blow marathon and post-run reports from ALL our pre-marathon interviewees.Well done everyone. Hear more from George in his latest interview episode, out now.

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK 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 - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running.
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  • Running Commentary

    George's London Marathon

    04/05/2026 | 20 mins.
    Paul grills George on his debut London Marathon; will he be back for more, or is it a 'never again' scenario?

    SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK 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 - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ 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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