FORDY RUNS Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FORDY RUNS Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by FORDY RUNS, with 459 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

FORDY RUNS hosts FORDY RUNS Podcast, a sports show with 459 episodes published.

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  Episode #70

  Our Chicago Marathon 2026 Preview + What a Week!

  Oct 1, 202632 minS3

  Our Chicago Marathon 2026 preview is here, but first, what a week it's been in running! We break down the Berlin Marathon 2026, the durability issues people are reporting with the adidas Pro 5, our first thoughts on the new Nike Apex, the Vitality 10K, the new Boston Marathon qualifying times for 2027, and the London Marathon's rock, paper, scissors moment over whether the men's or women's elites go first in 2027. Then we finish with our Chicago Marathon preview: who we think wins, what to watch for in the elite races, and our top tips if you're running it yourself. Running Chicago? Drop your goal time in the comments and we'll be cheering you on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #69

  Running Times Obsession: Has Social Media Ruined Running?

  Sep 24, 202654 minS3

  Is running still fun, or has it turned into a numbers game? In this episode, we dig into the growing obsession with running times, pace, and PRs — and ask whether social media (Strava, Instagram, TikTok) is to blame for shifting the sport's culture away from enjoyment and toward performance metrics. We talk about: Why so many runners are fixated on times over the experience of running itself Whether social media has created unhealthy comparison and pressure around pace If chasing a PR is actually a good thing — or if it's taking the joy out of running How the running community can find a better balance between performance and fun Whether you're a casual jogger, a marathon runner, or someone training for your first 5K, this conversation explores a question a lot of runners are quietly asking themselves: are we running because we love it, or because we're chasing a number? Listen and subscribe for more honest conversations about running, training, and the culture around the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #68

  Shoe Talk Show | Live Running Shoe Q&A

  Sep 21, 202652 minS3

  This week a special Nike live Adidas Adizero Pro 5 and Alphafly 4 Review! With the Adidas Pro 5 launching this week and the Nike Alphafly 4 in for review, we answer your questions live! 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.

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  Episode #67

  Would We STOP at Berlin Marathon? Hyrox's Joanna Wietrzyk Poo Scandal

  Sep 17, 202632 minS3

  FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special. 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? Then it's all things Berlin Marathon : 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. If you're running Berlin this weekend or just love a marathon debrief, this one's for you. In this episode: The Hyrox Joanna Wietrzyk poo scandal — would we stop or push through? Berlin Marathon course rating and race day tips Expo chat — what to grab, what to skip The finish line experience through Brandenburg Gate Our predictions and goals for this weekend Follow FORDY RUNS Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Episode #66

  Shoe Talk Show | Live Running Shoe Q&A

  Sep 14, 202643 minS3

  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.

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