Women’s Running Collective, Episode 64 2025 Year in Review: Our Runs, Fails, Faves & Festive Chaos In our final episode of the year, Hayles and Jussie sit down with a peppermint tea, hot choccy (or something stronger…) and unpack everything that made 2025 iconic, chaotic, emotional, and very, very sweaty. From the highs of Sydney and London Marathons to the lows of period disasters mid-run, this one is basically our Spotify Wrapped but Runner Girl Edition. We cover our top shoes, clothing, books, guests, training blocks, hilarious fails, plus a new Christmas movie you’ll absolutely want to watch. Whether you’re here for motivation, pure entertainment, or to feel better about your own questionable running choices this episode has it all. Episode Breakdown 00:00 — Introduction & BanterThe festive chaos begins. 00:05 — Welcome to the Women’s Running CollectiveFinal ep of the year energy! 00:42 — Reflecting on the Year: Our Spotify WrappedYes, Taylor Swift makes an appearance. 01:03 — Weekly Running RecapSilly season training: heroic or horrendous? 02:52 — Running Gear ReviewsWhat stayed, what slayed, and what got returned. 07:07 — Top Running Shoes of the YearOur holy grails of 2025.(Want a full list for Instagram? Just say the word!) 11:56 — Favourite Running ClothingShorts that don’t chafe. Bras that actually support. The winners. 18:00 — Best Running SongsCue the playlist: the beats that carried our legs this year. 21:28 — Top Running Books & PodcastsThe ones that inspired, educated, and stopped us doomscrolling. 26:14 — Proudest Runs & Funniest FailsFrom big PBs to big… embarrassments. 29:31 — Period Horror StoryIt always happens on the long run. 30:53 — Menstrual Cup WoesSay a prayer. 31:53 — Top Three Running Events of the YearOur favourite races vibes, views, medals and all. 33:58 — Most Unhinged Running DecisionsWould we do them again? Absolutely. 35:04 — Running Playlist WrappedThe bangers that defined 2025. 37:10 — Regrettable PurchasesMoney was spent. Lessons were learned. 39:49 — Iconic Guest ConversationsOur most powerful, helpful, hilarious guests of the year. 44:31 — Community HighlightsShouting out YOU — the girlies who make WRC what it is. 51:54 — Charity Spots for Sydney MarathonWhere to sign up, how to join, and why you should. APPLY to be a charity runner here https://sm26.grassrootz.com/batyr 53:57 — Christmas Break & What’s Coming in 2026Big plans. Big dreams.  🎄 Year-End Recommendations from the Ep Top Shoes  Hayley  Tempo - Superblast 2  Race shoes - New Balance sc elites V4  Everyday running shoes - Nike Vomero 18plus  Jussie  Jussi- superblast 2   ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo  ASICS Kayano  Shoe you’d save in a house fire – NEW super blast or Vomeros, Jussi Vomeros  Top Running Songs Perfect for your Year-End WRC Wrapped playlist. Best running songs  Hayley -Taylor swift I can do it with a broken heart & life of a showgirl  Hayley - Benson boon - beautiful things  Hayley and Jussie – Unwritten Natasha Beddingfield  Jussie- Queen don’t stop me now  Jussie – APT & Pink Pony Club  Book & Podcast Picks Running books - Hayles "Born to run"  "Choosing to run" Des linden  "In the long run" Emma Mugglestone  Podcasts - Jussie Just the gist  I catch killers  Do you fucking mind- alexis fernandez  Movie Recommendation Two Christmas ones hehe - Merry Xmas and Champage Problems (YOU ARE WELCOME)  XO Hayles