The Run Testers Podcast

In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, best cushioned shoe, best all-rounder, and  best value.We also end up having a detailed debate about what each category actually means.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide actionable data and insights for athletes.Tom talks to Head Performance Physiologist Alyssa Younker to learn about gait analysis and how it can improve running for anyone from beginners to elites.To find out more about Human Powered Health and the work they do, click here: https://humanpoweredhealth.com/Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers.This week Tom and Nick talk about running watch data, cross-training for runners and what running brand we'd go for if we could only pick one.If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to [email protected] with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about sizing down in race shoes, how to pick a running rotation and training for speed in-between marathons.If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to [email protected] with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites to carbon plate race shoes, we talk about our views of the current version and what we want to see in an update.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about using old race shoes for training, smart rings, alternative cushioned cruisers and some of their favourite interval sessions.For the stretching videos we talk about click here:Tom's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4ZJXhCmORANick's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of2spyCtUkwIf you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to [email protected] with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

The Run Testers took part in three of the year's biggest Spring Marathons this year: Boston, London and Manchester. In this episode we talk through the training we did, the races themselves and the kit we tested out during the events.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about remaining neutral when reviewing running shoes, if you need to take your pace into consideration when buying super shoes and if we've ever changed our mind about a shoe after we've reviewed it.If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to [email protected] with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about running shoe sizes, how long foams last, testing running shoes for different types of runners, and whether you should buy shoes from eBay.If you have a question about running shoes that you want us to answer on the pod, send us an email to [email protected] with "Points of Shoe" in the subject line.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers

The TCS London Marathon is one of the most sought-after race entries for runners all over the globe. Almost 600,000 people entered the ballot in 2024 to bag one of around 50,000 spots (including charity places). If you were lucky enough to get yourself a bib then this podcast may be worth a listen We've run many a London Marathon over the years, picking up plenty of experience in everything from the expo to the best places to go after you cross the finish line. Nick, Kieran, Jane and Tom chat about their London Marathons over the years and offer their advice on how to make it a day to remember.Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff over at https://www.patreon.com/fearoftigers