About this episode

Paul and Rob discuss running, fitness, and marathon preparation while navigating personal challenges and fears.

Paul's pulled back is on the mend, so he and Rob 'Jeff' gingerly round Clissold Park. Featuring a heated girdle, the new fitness of Deering '26, highs and lows on the last long run before London, taper talk, fear of not finishing, fear of not running and fear of heights, the Marathon Des Sables - and the Sophie Raworth / Paul Tonkinson writing comparison, plans and contracts, the nature of the future, Tonks' C2C prep, ultras for everyone, booze-and-parkrun report, competition as conversation, George, the world's fastest miles and elite runners not making the effort, and Rob's fallophobia. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more...BUY OUR BOOKS; you can pre-order Paul's NEW BOOK here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-through-sand/paul-tonkinson/9781399404013, you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s classic 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Tonkinson, Rob Deering

Topics covered

• running
• fitness
• marathon preparation
• tapering
• fear of running
• ultramarathons
• competition

Keywords

• Clissold Park
• taper talk
• fear of not finishing
• C2C prep
• booze-and-parkrun
• George
• elite runners

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Running Through Sand, Running Tracks, 26.2 Miles to Happiness

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