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In this episode of the Long Run Show, we look ahead to 2026 with a full breakdown of our goals, what we want to improve, and the races we’re most excited for in the year ahead. We dive into training plans, personal growth, performance targets, and how we’re setting ourselves up for our best season yet.
Whether you’re a runner planning your own 2026 race calendar or just love hearing about the behind-the-scenes grind, this episode is packed with motivation, strategy, and plenty of forward-looking fun.
Topics we cover:
🏃♂️ Our 2026 running and fitness goals
📈 What we want to improve in training and lifestyle
🎯 Key races we’re targeting next year
🔧 Lessons learned from this season
🚀 How we’re preparing for breakthroughs in 2026
If you’re ready to map out your own journey for 2026, this episode is the perfect place to get inspired.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your 2026 goals in the comments!
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Join us for a special year-end edition of The Long Run Show as we hit rewind on 2025 — a year filled with miles, moments, and major milestones both on and off the road.
In this reflective (and slightly nostalgic!) episode, we break down the races that defined our year, the training highs and lows, the lessons learned, and the personal moments that shaped who we are today. From breakthrough performances to unexpected detours, we’re sharing it all.
In this episode, we cover:
🏃♂️ Our biggest running highlights of 2025
💥 The breakthroughs, the setbacks, and what we learned
🧠 Mindset shifts, growth moments, and personal reflections
🎯 Goals we hit — and the ones we’re carrying into 2026
😂 Behind-the-scenes stories you haven’t heard yet
✨ What’s next for The Long Run Show
Whether you’ve been with us since day one or you’re tuning in for the first time, this episode is the perfect way to close out the year and step into the next with motivation and perspective.
Hit play, look back with us, and get inspired for the miles ahead.
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What is it really like to be part of a running club when you’re an everyday runner, a mum, juggling work, and navigating identity as a woman of colour?
In this honest and real interview, one of our runners from FORDY RUNS Running Club shares her lived experience of running club life — the highs, the challenges, and the sense of belonging that comes from finding your people through running.
FORDY RUNS Running Club is the largest running club in the UK, and this conversation gives you a genuine insight into what that actually feels like on the ground — not from elite athletes, but from real runners balancing family, work, culture, and community.
This episode is for:
On the FORDY RUNS Running Club channel, we create content that reflects real running club experiences, honest conversations, and inclusive stories — so if you’re searching for what running clubs are actually like, you’re in the right place.
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Staying Motivated Over Christmas & Keeping Your New Year Goals
In this episode, we’re talking all about how to stay motivated during the Christmas period and what it really takes to keep those New Year goals going long after January. From balancing festive fun with routines, to building habits that actually stick, we’re sharing practical tips, mindset reminders, and honest experiences to help you stay on track.
If you’re looking to stay consistent, start strong in the New Year, and avoid the usual motivation drop-off, this one’s for you.
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It’s time to wrap up 2025’s best (and worst) running shoes — LIVE! In this end-of-year running shoe review, we break down the top road, trail, race, and daily trainer shoes of 2025, sharing honest opinions, surprises, and lessons learned from a full year of testing.
Whether you’re training for a marathon, 5K, ultra, or just looking for your next daily trainer, this live session covers it all. Ask questions in the chat, share your favourites, and let’s debate which shoes truly delivered this year 👟🔥
🏆 What We’ll Cover:
Best running shoes of 2025
Top daily trainers, race shoes, and trail shoes
Biggest hits & misses of the year
Most improved brands & standout tech
Shoes we loved… and shoes we didn’t 😬
What to expect from 2026 running shoes
📌 Perfect for:
Runners choosing shoes for 2025–2026
Fans of shoe reviews & gear breakdowns
Anyone curious about the latest running shoe tech
👇 Join the live chat and let us know:
Your favourite shoe of 2025
Which shoe disappointed you
What you’re excited to run in next year
👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and 📤 share with your running crew to help the channel grow!
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Thinking of joining a running club in 2026? 🏃♀️🏃♂️ In this episode, we dive deep into whether being part of a running club is truly worth it — from motivation and structure to community and long-term results. We’ll walk you through the real advantages and drawbacks, and help you decide if it’s the right move for your running journey this year.
What you’ll learn:
How a running club can boost your performance, consistency and enjoyment
The social and psychological benefits of running with a group
Common trade-offs: cost, time commitment, pace matching
How to pick the right club for your goals and personality
Real-world examples and what 2026’s landscape looks like for clubs
🎯 Join an inclusive club today
One great option is FORDY RUNS Running Club — the largest running club in the UK, with more than 50 local groups nationwide and a huge, supportive online community. You can join for free, find your nearest local run group, or choose a social membership option. All abilities are welcome, and there are no barriers to getting involved.
👍 If you enjoy the video
Hit like and subscribe for more running-club insights and training episodes
Share in the comments: Have you ever been part of a running club? What did you get out of it?
Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future episodes!
🔗 Useful Info
FORDY RUNS Running Club — free to join, beginner-friendly, and active across the UK - https://www.fordyruns.com/running-club
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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly chance to ask anything about running, training, racing, or running shoes! Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, this live session is designed to help you become a stronger, smarter, more confident runner.
🏃♂️ What We Cover Live:
• Training tips for 5K, 10K, half & full marathon
• How to structure weekly training & avoid common mistakes
• Pacing strategies for race day
• How to build speed, endurance & consistency
• Running shoe advice, gear talk & honest recommendations
• Motivation, mindset & staying on track
• Live chat questions answered in real time
💬 Ask Your Questions LIVE
Drop your questions in the chat — training structure, race plans, running shoes, gear choices, form cues, fueling strategies, and more. Coach FORDY will answer as many as possible throughout the stream.
👟 Who Is Coach FORDY?
A qualified athletics and running coach helping runners through practical training advice, realistic plans, and also giving no-nonsense shoe reviews.
📅 Join Weekly!
Tune in each week for interactive discussions, coaching insights, and a motivating community of runners at all levels.
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Join us for a special Marathon Talk episode where Chris Ford and Hayden Harbud dive deep into all things marathons. From breaking down the Abbott World Marathon Majors to reviewing iconic local races, we share honest experiences, event rankings, training tips, race-day insights and what marathon running really feels like for everyday runners.
Whether you’re chasing a Six Star, planning your first 26.2, or looking for marathon inspiration, this episode is packed with real-world advice, stories and motivation.
Keywords: marathon talk, Abbott World Majors, marathon tips, marathon rankings, marathon experiences, running podcast, everyday runner, marathon training, race reviews, World Marathon Majors, marathon advice, marathon inspiration.
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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly chance to ask anything about running, training, racing, or running shoes! Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PB, this live session is designed to help you become a stronger, smarter, more confident runner.
🏃♂️ What We Cover Live:
• Training tips for 5K, 10K, half & full marathon
• How to structure weekly training & avoid common mistakes
• Pacing strategies for race day
• How to build speed, endurance & consistency
• Running shoe advice, gear talk & honest recommendations
• Motivation, mindset & staying on track
• Live chat questions answered in real time
💬 Ask Your Questions LIVE
Drop your questions in the chat — training structure, race plans, running shoes, gear choices, form cues, fueling strategies, and more. Coach FORDY will answer as many as possible throughout the stream.
👟 Who Is Coach FORDY?
A qualified athletics and running coach helping runners through practical training advice, realistic plans, and also giving no-nonsense shoe reviews.
📅 Join Weekly!
Tune in each week for interactive discussions, coaching insights, and a motivating community of runners at all levels.
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Looking for the best Christmas gifts for runners this year? 🎄🏃♂️
In this episode, we break down the top running gifts for every budget — from essential gear and tech to fun stocking fillers that every runner will love. Whether you're shopping for a beginner, marathoner, or someone who just loves the outdoors, we’ve got you covered.
PLUS… we’re giving away four places in the 20256London Marathon! 🎉
These places are given to our FORDY RUNS Running Club members via this live ballot!
What We Cover
Best Christmas gift ideas for runners in 2025
Affordable gifts under £20/£50/£100
Top running shoes, watches, clothing & accessories
Unique and personalised gift ideas
Enter the Giveaway next year
👉 Join FORDY RUNS Running Club: https://www.fordyruns.com/running-club
Enjoying the show?
Hit like, subscribe, and drop your favourite gift idea in the comments.
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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly session for real-time running advice, training tips, and running shoe recommendations! Whether you’re a beginner runner, marathon trainee, or a seasoned athlete chasing a PB, this live stream is all about helping you run stronger, faster, and injury-free.
🏃♂️ What we cover:
Running technique & form tips for all abilities
Half marathon and marathon training plans
How to improve running speed, endurance & recovery
Running shoe reviews, comparisons & gear advice
Motivation, mindset & consistency for runners
Strength training, nutrition & cross-training for runners
💬 Ask your questions LIVE! Coach FORDY will answer your running, training, and shoe-related questions directly in the chat — covering everything from 5K race prep to marathon pacing strategies.
👟 About Coach FORDY:
A passionate running coach and content creator, FORDY has helped thousands of runners improve their performance through smart training, realistic plans, and honest gear reviews.
📅 Join every week for interactive running discussions, expert coaching insights, and community motivation — all focused on helping you become a better runner.
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Why Do People Get Upset With Their Finishing Times?
In this episode, we unpack the surprising emotional weight behind race results and marathon finish times. From the pressure of personal goals to the comparison trap fuelled by apps and social media, we explore why runners sometimes cross the finish line feeling frustrated instead of proud.
We break down:
• The psychology behind time-based disappointment
• How expectations and identity shape race-day emotions
• The difference between healthy ambition and harmful self-criticism
• How to reframe a “bad” time into meaningful progress
• Stories and insights from everyday runners and endurance athletes
Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first marathon, or trying to understand the runner in your life, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and practical takeaways for the next starting line.
New episodes every week. Subscribe for more deep dives into running culture, mindset, and performance. 🏃♀️🎧
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Welcome to the Live Running Q&A with Coach FORDY — your weekly session for real-time running advice, training tips, and running shoe recommendations! Whether you’re a beginner runner, marathon trainee, or a seasoned athlete chasing a PB, this live stream is all about helping you run stronger, faster, and injury-free.
This week I am revealing some of the new shoes from Asics in 2026 including the Superblast 3, Novablast 6, Sonicblast 2 and many more!
🏃♂️ What we cover:
Running technique & form tips for all abilities
Half marathon and marathon training plans
How to improve running speed, endurance & recovery
Running shoe reviews, comparisons & gear advice
Motivation, mindset & consistency for runners
Strength training, nutrition & cross-training for runners
💬 Ask your questions LIVE! Coach FORDY will answer your running, training, and shoe-related questions directly in the chat — covering everything from 5K race prep to marathon pacing strategies.
👟 About Coach FORDY:
A passionate running coach and content creator, FORDY has helped thousands of runners improve their performance through smart training, realistic plans, and honest gear reviews.
📅 Join every week for interactive running discussions, expert coaching insights, and community motivation — all focused on helping you become a better runner.
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Being on YouTube Isn’t What You Think — In this episode, we sit down with Chris Ford, founder of FORDY RUNS and one of the UK’s most authentic running YouTubers. Chris opens up about what it’s really like to grow a YouTube channel from scratch, build a passionate running community, and have a big influence without millions of subscribers.
We dive deep into the truth about being a creator, including:
🏃♂️ How Chris reviews running shoes and creates content that stands out
🎥 The process behind his videos and how he stays consistent
💬 Handling negativity and online criticism
💡 Honest advice for anyone wanting to start a running YouTube channel
🧠 How content creation supports his autism and neurodivergent mind
Whether you’re a YouTuber, runner, or just curious about the creator life, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and real talk about what it takes to stay motivated and authentic on YouTube.
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📺 Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Live Running Q&A!
Join UK Running Coach FORDY every week as we go live to answer your questions about running training, race prep, running shoes, coaching tips, and more!
Whether you're a beginner training for your first 5K or a seasoned marathon runner chasing a PB, this livestream is your chance to ask anything — live and unfiltered. 🏃♂️💬
🟢 Topics We Cover Weekly:
Running shoe advice & reviews 👟
Half marathon & marathon training plans 🏅
Tips for beginners & injury prevention 🚫
Weekly running routines & motivation 🔁
Live Q&A with the FORDY RUNS running community 🙌
🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to join live every week!
📩 Got a question? Drop it in the chat or the comments — we’ll get to it live.
🎧 Also available as a podcast: FORDY RUNS Podcast on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms.
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Ready to crush your spring fitness goals? 🌱 In this episode, we break down exactly how to build the perfect spring training plan — step by step. Whether you’re training for a race, getting back into shape after winter, or leveling up your workouts, this guide will help you create a smart, effective, and sustainable routine.
You’ll learn how to:
Set realistic spring fitness goals that actually stick
Balance strength, endurance, and recovery for long-term progress
Choose the right training split for your schedule
Avoid overtraining and burnout as the weather warms up
Track your progress and make adjustments week to week
This episode is perfect for runners, athletes, and anyone serious about building a structured training plan for spring success. No gimmicks — just proven methods to help you feel stronger, faster, and more energized.
If you’re ready to hit the ground running this spring, start here! 🌸
💪 Subscribe for weekly training tips, motivation, and performance insights.
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📺 Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Live Running Q&A!
Join UK Running Coach FORDY every week as we go live to answer your questions about running training, race prep, running shoes, coaching tips, and more!
Whether you're a beginner training for your first 5K or a seasoned marathon runner chasing a PB, this livestream is your chance to ask anything — live and unfiltered. 🏃♂️💬
🟢 Topics We Cover Weekly:
Running shoe advice & reviews 👟
Half marathon & marathon training plans 🏅
Tips for beginners & injury prevention 🚫
Weekly running routines & motivation 🔁
Live Q&A with the FORDY RUNS running community 🙌
🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to join live every week!
📩 Got a question? Drop it in the chat or the comments — we’ll get to it live.
🎧 Also available as a podcast: FORDY RUNS Podcast on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms.
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Whether you’re lining up for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, knowing proper race day etiquette can make or break the experience — for you and everyone around you. In this episode, we break down the unwritten rules of running: from where to line up at the start, how to handle water stations, and what not to do in crowded races.
Learn how to pace politely, pass safely, and celebrate respectfully. Featuring real runner stories and expert tips, this episode will help you run smarter, smoother, and with good vibes all around.
👉 Perfect for: new runners, seasoned racers, and anyone training for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon.
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Welcome to our deep dive into the 2025 New York City Marathon! In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about the NYC Marathon 2025 — from race day logistics and course updates to elite runner predictions, training tips, and the unforgettable atmosphere that makes this one of the world’s most iconic running events.
Whether you’re a first-time marathoner, a seasoned distance runner, or just love the energy of New York City on race weekend, this episode gives you the insider perspective you won’t find anywhere else.
👉 We cover:
🎧 Tune in for exclusive insights, runner stories, and expert analysis to help you get ready for November 2, 2025 — the day NYC transforms into the biggest running party on Earth.
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Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Live Running Q&A!
Join UK Running Coach FORDY every week as we go live to answer your questions about running training, race prep, running shoes, coaching tips, and more!
Whether you're a beginner training for your first 5K or a seasoned marathon runner chasing a PB, this livestream is your chance to ask anything — live and unfiltered. 🏃♂️💬
🟢 Topics We Cover Weekly:
Running shoe advice & reviews 👟
Half marathon & marathon training plans 🏅
Tips for beginners & injury prevention 🚫
Weekly running routines & motivation 🔁
Live Q&A with the FORDY RUNS running community 🙌
🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to join live every week!
📩 Got a question? Drop it in the chat or the comments — we’ll get to it live.
🎧 Also available as a podcast: FORDY RUNS Podcast on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms.
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6678662115885056
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