FORDY RUNS Podcast

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:
Which running shoes are right for you
Daily trainers vs. race shoes
Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them
Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation
Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM
🎥 Streamed live on Youtube, released after as video + audio podcast
💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.
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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.

We cover:
The Great North Run — what makes it one of the best half marathons in the world
Why the Olympics still doesn't have a half marathon, and whether that needs to change
The best half marathon shoes right now, and what actually makes a difference on race day
The half marathon boom in America and how it compares to the UK scene
The Shoreditch Half and the rise of stylish, city-based races
What's driving so many runners to choose 13.1 over the full 26.2

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.

🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode — and let us know in the comments, what's your favourite half marathon?
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Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:
Which running shoes are right for you
Daily trainers vs. race shoes
Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them
Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation
Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM
🎥 Streamed live on Youtube, released after as video + audio podcast
💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

In this episode:
✅ Sydney Marathon Expo — what to expect
✅ Event Village review
✅ Course rating — elevation, route, and race-day feel
✅ Crowd support and spectator experience
✅ Should you enter the Sydney Marathon ballot?

If you're considering entering the Sydney Marathon ballot for 2027, this honest review will help you decide before you commit.

🏃 Real runner review — not sponsored

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Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:
Which running shoes are right for you
Daily trainers vs. race shoes
Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them
Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation
Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM [your time zone]
🎥 Streamed live on [platform], released after as video + audio podcast
💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

👉 Hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss it live.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.