As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we’re capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you’re working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you’re a veteran of the sport who’s run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we’re Running The Red Line...
Episode 66 - Beat It: Andy was away working Friday so it's a Saturday recording this week where Brett and Andy chat Andy's wedding photography/videography gig, talented brides, a midnight KFC, running shoes as work shoes, 'Stress Fracture Watch' and Brett's injury update, resorting to housework and decorating, Andy's training week and new 6 week 5K training block, what's best way to structure a speed training block, what is easy running and can it be too slow, 'Shoes News', race and Edinburgh Marathon results shout outs, Grand Slam Track Philadelphia, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What would you do to pass the 'running' time if you were out for 8 weeks? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 65 - Hot in the City: Andy is back from his little adventure and the pod is back for episode 65 where Brett and Andy chat campervan breaks, camping gear, ear microsuction, the dentists, race result shout outs, upcoming race shout outs, choosing your first marathon, Andy's Leeds Marathon race recap, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Have you ever done a campervan road trip to a race in a foreign country? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 64 - What's Up Duloc?: On this pre Leeds Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat pre race nerves, marathon eating mode, marathon blues, Brett's London Marathon race day video, London Marathon photos, 1.1 million people enter the 2026 ballot and Good For Age times get faster, Grand Slam Track Miami, Cardiff 5K, Brett's injury update, Birmingham Great Run, Brett's weekend of treading/kneeling the boards, Andy's final taper week before Leeds Marathon, kit choice and race plan for a hilly and sunny race on Sunday, reasons for running, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What is your biggest positive split in a race? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 63 - Break My Stride: It's the pod after London Marathon and Brett and Andy chat Andy's green fingers, Brett's sore legs and his injury update, Andy's training and his secret race at Coventry Half, going into races with a positive mindset, listener comments and emails, Manchester Marathon results shout outs, London Marathon results shout outs, Brett's London Marathon recap, taking advantage of the free goodies and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Have you entered the London Marathon ballot? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 62 - London Calling: On this week's pre London Marathon and Manchester Marathon pod Brett and Andy chat about where the time has gone, Brett's tiny hotel room tour, the London Finishers tee, hotel wifi issues, training week videos, Boston Marathon, 'Shoes News', the hotel alarm going off, the first 'Shorts News', listener comments and emails, cameras and editing tools, race shout outs for this weekend, London Marathon expo, start waves, an AI Brett, Plans for the weekend, fuelling, Brett's race plan, elites line up, freebies for London or Manchester runners and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Are you running London Marathon, Manchester Marathon or any other race this weekend? Let us know how it goes! Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 61 - Islands in the Stream: On this episode Brett and Andy chat, a family wedding, country dancing, first meal of the day time, Andy's butter addiction, freezing bread, tea and biscuits, Andy being short, bargain women's shoes, 'Shoes News', Saturday long runs, Boston Marathon coming up on Monday, Newport marathon shout outs, Jacob the lightning quick 8 year old, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, London travel and accommodation plans, Daisy stealing shoes, Andy only just finding out about the sugar tax, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Did you do country dancing at first school? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 60 - Return of the Mack: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat no drinking during a training block, Belgian beers, Universal Studios UK, sports massages and x-rays, running being more than a hobby, winning goldfish, 90s tropical fish tanks, Berlin half marathon, custom Adidas Adizero Evo SL, London Landmarks half and their short course, Brighton Marathon, Southampton Marathon, Newport Marathon coming up this weekend, Sam Ruthe signs an NIL deal with Nike, the inaugural Grand Slam Track at Kingston, Jamaica, Andy's training week, Brett's training week and peak week long run session, 'Shoes News', listener comments, marathon morning breakfast, and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What did you think of the first Grand Slam Track event? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 59 - Danny Boy: On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat crashing drones, Brett's improved week, Norwich, Mustard, Fuelling for races abroad, our Majors leader boards, influencer places at marathons, Brighton marathon, Brett's training week, one last session of EMMETT technique, Andy's training week, the great atmosphere at an athletic club, what watch should Andy buy, listener comments, 'Shoes News', listener emails, and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Who do you think would be a good casting to play Brett and Andy? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 58 - Run with the Wolves: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat listener advice for Andy's vertigo, the Epley manoeuvre, Brett's cold numb hand, marathons in North Korea, Brett showing his age with advert memories, odd marathons, Chernobyl, bad dad jokes, world indoor champs, doping bans and cheats returning, 'Shoes News', race result shout outs, some injuries, Andy's training week, Wolverhampton 10K, Brett's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What weird and wonderful places would you like to run a race? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 57 - Golden Touch: This week Brett and Andy chat Andy's bout of vertigo, Timberhonger Hill and the Timberhonger 10K, bonking whilst cutting the grass, Brett feeling a bit more positive, Sam Ruthe becoming the youngest person ever to break 4 mins in the mile, Kipchoge running Sydney Marathon, Tinman Elite and their new contracts, 'Shoes News', Podium 5K Festival II, The Barkley Marathons, Andy's Training week, Brett's training week, Rob and his magic fingers, listener comments, Kayleigh's Kingdom of Northumberland Ultra, Will Fu and the Masters of the Wuniverse! Will aka The Wu smashing through the 3 hour barrier at the Barcelona Marathon, 'The Strava Segment' and Andy's upcoming Wolverhampton 10K. Question of the pod: Do you have any 'Shoes News'? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 56 - Brown Eyed Girl: On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat unenthusiastic jockeys, marathon appetites, when does a hobbyist become an athlete, changing target and goals, mid run toilet time, some listener emails, marathon tiredness, off seasons, running socks, pacing ultras, running your first marathon, Adidas Boston 12 vs Evo SL, European Indoor Champs, Brett's training week, Andy's training week and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Has a mid run toilet moment ever happened to you? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 55 - Firestarter: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about the recent great weather, pets and poisonous flowers, loving or hating the vets, Andy partying at a social club in Oldham, Chris Howett running a marathon in the Puma RB, illegal shoes, the new Norwegian Adidas track kit, interesting football kits, low stack shoes, how many miles before you retire shoes, Tokyo marathon, Paula Radcliffe's sub 3 at 51, six star finishers, Brett's cross training week, Andy's training week, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Would you like to see some Running The Red Line merch? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 53 - Mushroom Men: This week Brett and Andy chat Brett's 'exciting' birthday, Chinese takeaway chips, orange chips, bad but good tv, English national cross country champs, British indoor champs, Tokyo marathon, odd brand supershoes, another Kenyan athlete banned for doping, Brett's injury check up results from the doctors and his week of training, Andy's week of training, Bourton on the Water 10K and results, Birdland, penguins, model villages, some listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What is your favourite type of penguin? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 53 - Hair: On this week's episode Brett and Andy chat warmer temperatures, Daisy's Houdini tricks, Bourton on the Water 10K, Brett's latest injury woes meaning no National Cross Country, Laura's special mug, Brett's new look, hair, the Keely Klassic, the triple jump, sprinters vs distance runners, Grand Slam Track, prize money, Jacob Kiplimo's crazy half marathon world record, Barcelona half, Alicante half, Grant Fischer's 5000m indoor world record, Andy's week of training, shoe choice for a 10K, Brett's week of training, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Do you think Jacob Kiplimo will break the marathon world record at London? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 52 - Two Little Men in a Flying Saucer: On this Valentine's night recording Brett and Andy Chat a trip to Brean, feeling the fatigue from training mileage, dealing with niggles, S&C, foam rolling, dynamic stretches and warm ups, MySpace, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, should you work hard on both runs on a double day?, pace or effort on sessions?, new old shoes, stupid o'clock shoe purchases, Keely Hodgkinson pulling out of the Keely Klassic, Some indoor World Records, some listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What are your prep routines before a run? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 51 - New Shoes: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat cups of tea, milk rations on cereal, feels like temperatures, races during a training block, seconds or pace on a track session, float pace, a disgruntled listener calling out our waffle, an email about shoes, Brett's new purchases, an email about the Dopey Challenge, George Mills new British 3000m record, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, some Warwick shoutouts, Warwick half marathon recaps and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What are your recommendations for a race shoe for a heavier runner? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 50 - Killeroo: We have made it to 50 episodes! Half a century of pods. Thank you so much to everyone who has watched or listened over the past year whether you're on OG from episode one or this is your first time. We really do appreciate every single one of you. On this fiftieth pod Brett and Andy chat lava lamps, area 51, space travel, War of the Worlds, E.T., Andy's week 2 of training for Leeds Marathon, Brett's wekk 3 of training for London Marathon, the Garmin dropout, The National Running Show, some memorable moments from the last 49 episodes, YouTube comments, some listener emails, fighting kangaroos and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Do you believe in Aliens? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 49 - Get Back: We are Back! In this first episode of 2025 Brett and Andy chat through how we're feeling at the start of the new year, a cold and icy cross country race, a bit of Chaucer, Andy's disillusionment with clubs and registering for cross country, Andy's FOMO making him enter a hilly marathon in Leeds, an 32 mile ultra along the canal, Boston, the Dopey Challenge at Disney World, tipping culture, the start of Brett's London Marathon block, Paula Radcliffe come back, the stacked London Marathon elite field, Valencia 10K results, Adidas losing athletes, listener responses to our instagram post, Andy's love for the Traitors and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What race are you most excited about in 2025? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 48 - It Was A Very Good Year: It's the final episode of 2024 and Brett and Andy sit down to celebrate the running year gone by looking back of the achievements of both the listeners/viewers and themselves. This pod includes chat about ending the year with a PB, Christmas day Parkrun at Worcester Woods and Arrow Valley, a recap of Andy's sub 20 5K, a generative fill fail, Brett's 5K PB on Christmas Day, Christmas Day food highlights, listener comments, emails and instagram messages, our top 5 running moments from 2025 and then we finish with 'The Strava Segment'. Thank you so much for your support over the past 12 months, it's been awesome. We will be back in a couple of weeks to kick off 2025 ready to toe those start lines with you all and share that feeling of Running The Red Line. Question of the pod: Is there anything in particular you would like to see us do/cover/chat next year? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 47 - Telford Me on a Sunday: Friday morning once again this week and Brett and Andy talk through Andy's upcoming sub 20 Parkrun attempt, nasal strips, running form, Brett's Telford 10K recap, Telford 10K results, Andy's Magic Mile time trial, Malaga marathon, listener comments and questions, a Christmas Special return of BEOTPQ, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish off with a bit of a sing song to make your ears bleed. Merry Christmas Everyone! Hope you all have an awesome one. Question of the pod: What are your most proud achievements in running this year? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 46 - Crocodile Shoes: Another Friday morning recording this week where Brett and Andy chat items we didn't want but secretly love, Crocs, a barefoot marathoner, Friday the 13th and superstitions, visualising running down the Mall at London, Andy's plan for 2025, we're both running Valencia marathon 2025, Andy saying things on the pod that come back to haunt him, running experience, Andy's next sub 20 attempt, Brett's XC race 2, new training blocks starting in January, Andy's love for his Alphafly 1s, thanks to the Q on the Run boys Brett is running Telford 10K and Andy is going to come along to film a bonus episode, some tough training sessions this week, Euro XC, some listener emails and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: How close to the back of wave one will Brett be at Telford 10K? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 45 - Vamos: It's Friday morning and Andy is still on cloud nine after a 15 minute PB at Valencia. Brett and Andy sit down to recap the race weekend to find out all the details from the travel, getting too warm on a shakeout run, the expo, popping out for some pasta only to get stopped by guards, race morning and the race itself, some Valencia questions for Andy from our listeners, a review of the race time predictions and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Is Valencia marathon on your bucket list of races? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 44 - Magic (Blue) Carpet Ride: This week sees a Thursday morning recording as Andy is now 3 days out from Valencia and will be making his way there on Friday. On this episode Brett and Andy chat popty ping, the lack of electrical goods in rental apartments, phantom pains, Liverpool XC, the GB selection process, Brett's calf injury update and his training week, getting spiked, NCAA XC, upcoming European XC champs, the final week of taper for Valencia, travel plans, sightseeing and shakeout run, carb loading, race fuelling, the Valencia Marathon tracking app, race kit, race day plan, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with race time predictions. Question of the pod: What is your prediction for Andy's race time at Valencia? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 41 - G-Force: A Friday morning recording this week see Brett and Andy chat 9 days out from Valencia marathon, the taper, finish line goodie bags, arm sleeves and go faster sunnies, our training weeks, a dubious S&C session, Alton Towers half marathon recap, Brett's turn for a PooB, Andy taking advantage of an injured man, Alton Towers rides, Andy's Olympian neighbour, listener comments and emails and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What is your favourite ride at Alton Towers? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 42 - Running In The Family: On this week's pod we have the return of two special guests from the newly named @Q.OnTheRun Todd Quiney and Karl Quiney. They kindly give up an hour and a half of their Friday evening before Karl shoots off to eat his pasta bake to recap their marathon at Chester and chat about recent training for cross country season and their upcoming target races. Brett then does some shameless promotion of his recent printing work before the chat turns to the long run bonus episode, training weeks, Alton Towers half marathon, Parkrun world records, the escape from Meriden ultra and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What is your favourite pasta bake? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 41 - Bad Influence: Topics for Brett and Andy's chat this week include hitting your yearly mileage target, challenge ideas for Andy's 40th Birthday year, another injury to add to Brett's tally this year, cross country league starts this weekend, new XC spikes, the curse of Alton Towers half, the possibility of a Valencia marathon cancellation and possible alternatives, Matt Choi and 'influencer' culture, Brett has finally started uploading videos again, off seasons, tracking time over pace on the track, Sydney is now a Major Marathon, New York marathon results, training weeks, listener comments and emails and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What are your challenge ideas for Andy's 40th Birthday year? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 40 - In Too Deep: We've made it to episode 40. Thank you so much for tuning in to us chat utter nonsense. This week Brett and 'The PB Prawn Cracker Muncher' chat celebrating PBs and treating yourself, Andy maths, Brett's injuries starting to improve, changing up S&C, Valencia half marathon results, what happens if your marathon gets cancelled?, Stratford 10K results, Redditch Kingfisher 10K results, Andy's 10K PB race recap, Eryri marathon results, listener comments and emails and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What would you do if you were training for a marathon that suddenly got cancelled? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 39 - So Long, Farewell: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat watching a new drone fly away, rolling ankles and wet feet, broken bodies and s&c doms, the Neal brothers, Andy's possible race plan for Valencia, should you train on hills for a flat race?, Andy's training week, watery eyes, getting slapped on the eyeball, spooking people in the dark, the Redditch Kingfisher 10K and pacing plan, Brett's training, new Vinted bargain shoes, Amsterdam marathon results, upcoming races, listener comments and questions and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: How do you pass people walking when running in the dark? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 38 - Non, je ne regrette rien: This week we have a little European flair to break through the usual midlands accents on the pod. We welcome our special guest, joining us all the way from Malaga en route to Valencia half marathon next weekend, the wonderful Chloe Hamard. Brett and Andy have an hour chat with Chloe about how she got into running, how her training has changed since having a coach, her current pbs and targets, recent and upcoming races, favourite kit and training sessions. Chloe is targeting a sub 88 minute half at Valencia so wish her the best of luck for next Sunday. Subscribe to Chloe's YouTube channel and follow her on socials to join her on her running adventures @ChloeHamard Brett and Andy then continue with their usual waffle for the next hour talking through training paces, the Chicago Marathon, training weeks and a double bill of 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What European race would you like to run most? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 37 - Alphafly Away: Andy and Brett, who is now at around 80% spend this week's pod chatting about an Aurora Borealis on the Malverns, Brett's week of illness, tempting Andy with cross country, Alcester 10K results, Cardiff Half results and Andy's great performance there, Chester marathon results, responding to emails and comments and somehow we forgot 'The Strava Segment' (so we promise to catch up with a double feature next week). Question of the pod: Where and how far away are you listening from? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 36 - Ill Communication: A not so 100% Brett and Andy sit down this week to chat about Brett's stubbornness, Alcester 10K, Cardiff Half, Andy's Alphafly 1s, The Adios Pro 4 and Evo SL, The Berlin Marathon and some amazing results, training weeks, responding to emails and comments and finish up with 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Did you run at Berlin? How did you get on? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 35 - The Quiney's Way: Two questions: How are we going to run Chester Marathon and what is your Kilometre Master rank? The answer is: The Quiney's Way and Level 42. This week we welcome to the pod two special guests in the form of Todd Quiney AKA @tqontherun and regular feature on his channel, his brother Karl Quiney ahead of their upcoming marathon at Chester on 6 October 2024. We ask them about their running, life, YouTube channel and everything in between with plenty of laughs along the way. Wish them the best of luck for next Sunday as they aim to leave it all out there. Question of the pod: Are you looking forward to Cross Country season? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 34 - Worcester City Limits: and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What Autumn races are you running? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 33 - Fog On The Tyne: and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: ? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 32 - Run For Home: We are back to our usual Friday evening record to chat about an expensive locksmith callout, Andy missing out on tickets, Brett's mechanical mishap, a Great North Run preview of the course and Andy's plan of action, Brett's Vets League Final 3000m race recap, track etiquette, our pilgrimage down to Bushy Park to run the 1000th Bushy Parkrun aiming to get Andy closer to that sub 20 5K, some 'steady' efforts afterwards, our training weeks, listener questions, an amazing email and 'The Strava Segment'. Questions of the pod: Are you a fan of segments on Strava? Have you created any segements of your own? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 31 - Land of 1000 Parkruns: It's a Friday morning recording this week with a special event coming up on Saturday morning. This episode includes chat about Autumn on the horizon, Brett's injury update, mental toughness, Bushy Parkrun 1000, plan of action for a sub 20 attempt, bargain purchases on Vinted, Lausanne and Silesia Diamond Leagues and Jakob's World Record 3000m, Andy contemplating double threshold, Brett's week of running, Andy's training week, comments and emails, turning ideas into reality and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What running idea or challenge would you like to turn into a reality? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 30 - Weak: Back to recording on a Friday evening confusing ourselves with only four days since the last pod talking about Andy starting his Valencia marathon training block, new training diary videos coming soon, a kettle bell S&C session error, a Parkrun at Wayne Manor, Worcester Festival 5K race recap, Andy's training week, watch data whilst running, Andy's chasing 20 journey, hitting the correct paces in training, kicking at the end of a race, Brett's training week after his rest week, Adidas Super nova Prima, Nike Pegasus Plus, listener comments and emails and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: In your opinion, what is the best value for money daily trainer at the moment? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 29 - Monday, Monday: We missed the pod recording on Friday but better late than never we sat down on Monday to chat Brett's weekend away trading, classic Volkswagens, food challenges, Andy's latest YouTube video, The final three days of athletics at the Paris Olympics including the men's and women's marathons, pushing in races, Ray Gunn, the closing ceremony, the best kit of the Olympics, Andy's first training week in the build up to Valencia with attempt 3 in Chasing 20, Brett's week off running and unfortunately no 'The Strava Segment'. Questions of the pod: Are you in autumn/winter marathon training and for which marathon? How do you consume a two hour podcast? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 28 - The Goldrush: Another Friday morning pod were Brett and Andy chat about enjoying the Olympics, Andy's Amazon return, finally getting round to answering some emails and questions; Do you pause your watch on a run? Do you stop when you see a friend? A handicap race? Tips for a marathon newbie? Tips for a YouTube newbie? 5000m or 5K?, highlights and results from the Olympic athletics, 'Our Olympic Picks', new shoes, a quick training rundown, upcoming Olympic races we're looking forward to and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What has been your highlight of the Olympics so far? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 27 - How D'ya Like Your Eggs in the Morning: An early recording again this week as the Olympic Athletics starts today. This week's Friday morning chat includes summer weather arriving, Andy being a riff, BBQ breakfasts and eggy omelettes, 1500m heats, 'Our Olympic Picks' (good, bad or ugly) from this past week along with some honourable mentions, Andy's week of training, Severn Bridge Parkrun, Andy's second track session, one listener email, Brett's training week, continued struggles with glute issues, Vet's League 3000m race recap and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: How eggy do you like your omelettes? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line... Andy's Channel: @itsonandy Brett's Channel: @ob1brand
Episode 26 - Mack The Knife (Backing Track): This week the chat includes Andy's new place and week of training, Daisy's Parkun PB, The Wild One, Brett's week of training, a 'steady' parkrun followed by a sensible deload week, retiring shoes, high stack shoes, possible new shoes, 'Riddle Me This', wear patterns on shoes, Andy's first ever track session, starting the quest for a sub 20 5K again, another spanner in the works for race choices, Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony and 'The Strava Segment'. Questions of the pod: Warm down or a cool down? How do you race a 5K? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 25 - Runtothestones Cowboys: On this week's pod the topics of chat include Andy's packing and upcoming move, medal collections and keeping race numbers, click bait running videos, celebrities who have run marathons, football didn't come home, Brett's training week and the return of his Piriformis Syndrome, a few shoutouts, Boston marathon's ban on filing, getting caught filming at Alton Towers, Boston qualifying times, Andy's sub 3 at 40 dream, 'Riddle Me This', Andy's Race to the Stones race recap, last week's pod YouTube comments and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Do you keep all of your race numbers? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 24 - In Da Club: An early morning recording for the second week in a row as Andy is off to run 100K bright and early Saturday morning at the Race to the Stones ultra. This week's topics include England making it to the Euros final, steeplechase, Olympic team selection controversy, 'Riddle Me This', Brett's glute/hip issues coming back, Andy can't wait to get back to marathon training, speedwork, club sessions, Andy eyeing up a membership, second claim clubs, Andy's menu for Race to the Stones, UTMB running stones, favourite films, Bandit running's genius marketing at the US Trials, 10,000m track race or Vet's League final? and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: What is your favourite flavour of Club? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 23 - Livin' On A Prayer: It's another early morning recording this week as Andy prioritises the Euros over the pod but we still manage to chat about Brett having an easy week due to a tight calf, what does Andy think is harder, road or trail running?, niggles and injuries prevention and cure, the importance of S&C, gym anxiety, static and dynamic stretching, 'Riddle Me This', 2024 halfway round up month by month, Droitwich Half Marathon recap and 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Have you ever drawn some Strava art? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 22 - I Want It That Way: This week's pod sees Brett and Andy chat topics of the recent warm weather, bad football at the Euros, moustaches and hair, 90s/00s pop stars, using youtube as an income, Andy's recovery week, Laura using the Runna app for training, Brett's hand injury update, new feature 'Riddle Me This', an FTTP installation, Mac vs PC, Brett's training week, Droitwich half marathon preview, Andy's epic adventure along the Cotswold Way (miles, heart rate zones, elevation and bum chafe) and finally another new feature 'The Strava Segment'. Question of the pod: Who is top of your moustache league table? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 21 - Fall At Your Feet: On this early morning recording of the pod Daisy causes mischief before Brett and Andy chat about Brett's continued internet woes, Andy's upcoming 3 day 102 mile challenge on the Cotswold Way, electrolytes, Brett 'had a fall' at training, Andy's Maverick trail race recap and Daisy's race debut, Trying out trails shoes, mens vs women's shoes, Brett's Redditch half marathon race recap, Andy and Laura's marshalling job, yet another moan about Run Through, a few shout outs from Redditch, the kids 1K race being the high note of the day, Leamington Spa Half marathon this weekend and short shorts. Question of the pod: Have you 'had a fall' during a run or have you just fallen over? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 20 - Hip To Be Square: Brett and Andy are back for another chat about getting back to running after illness, Brett's internet issues, some listener questions: Will Andy be happier with a sub 3:30 marathon or sub 20 5K? What is Brett's ultimate marathon target? which marathon major would we like to run the most? Would Andy want a pace group for his 5K PB? Two Castle Run race recaps, Brett's 3000m race recap, Redditch half marathon preview, Brett's rant about Run Through, and Andy's spontaneous trail race entry for Saturday. Questions of the pod: Is Brett a hipster? What category would you put Brett and Andy into? What the strangest thing you've seen happen at a race? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 19 - The Boys Are Back In Town: A week later than planned but we are back! Andy has been off on his jollies but upon returning home caught the dreaded Covid. So Brett and a slightly deeper voiced Andy sit down to catch up on everything that has happened over the last three weeks: running on the beach, track sessions, chasing 5K PBs, Mid Cheshire 5K, Cotswolds Hilly 100, Andy's first Chasing 20 Parkrun attempt, Brett's 100th Parkrun in Lidl shoes, a P1 at Parkrun, listener countries league table, Andy's holiday cruise featuring an all you can eat buffet, Two Castles Run this Sunday and then we read through some of the emails that have been sent in. Question of the pod: How do you race a 5K? All out from the gun or progress into it? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 18 - Blue (Da Ba Dee): On the last episode of Season One Brett and Andy chat about hot or cold preference, morning or evening runs, our sudden Spotify listening surge, Kipchoge's internet trolls, Brett's 100th Parkrun, Andy chasing 20, some listener emails and comments, Newport Marathon being confirmed as 276m long, Birmingham Half Marathon recap, race tactics, Birmingham Half shout outs, upcoming races and we end with BEPTPQ and a sing song. Questions of the pod: Would you rather be too hot or too cold? Do you prefer morning or evening runs? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 17 - Newport, Newport: This week Brett and Andy talk about Andy's post marathon hunger, a Parkrun on the way to work, Birmingham half marathon and Brett's race plan, What singlet to wear? Club vest or something different? Brett's week of training, Copenhagen marathon, the record breaking London marathon ballot, the perils of putting your running on social media, Newport marathon, Andy's self belief, post marathon adrenaline highs and crashes, Newport shout outs, A full breakdown of Andy's race weekend and the events that led to an 11 minute PB, a telling off for the lack of S&C and we finish as always with BEPTPQ. Question of the pod: Did you enter the London Marathon ballot? How many years have you had a no? Did you strike lucky on your first attempt? Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
Episode 16 - You Can Call Me Alpaca: On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about maranoia and the final week of taper before a marathon, Brett getting back to training after Manchester, Birmingham Half Marathon, The London and Manchester clash in 2025, London Marathon recap and shout outs, Details of Andy's upcoming race at Newport Marathon on Sunday, staying at an Alpaca farm, the carb load, pre race evening meal, Tradegar House Parkrun, race morning schedule, race kit, fuelling, and Andy's 3:30 race plan, before reading through and replying to some listener comments and questions and ending as always with BEOTPQ. Competition of the pod: Predict Andy's time at Newport and the closest guess will win an ob1 run club tee *only guesses before Andy finishes will count* Do you have a question for the pod? If so, comment on the YouTube video, send us a message on Instagram or email it to runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com As runners, we all challenge ourselves in ways we never thought possible. Pushing the boundaries of what we're capable of to smash through targets and set ourselves new bigger and better ones. This awesome hobby we share gives us one thing in common and it brings us together as a community. Whether you're working towards completing your first Parkrun, or you're a veteran of the sport who's run 100 ultra marathons, we all know the feeling of reaching that maxed out effort and our own Red Line. Welcome to our podcast where your hosts Brett Elesmore and Andy Maguire discuss the struggles, the successes and everything in-between on our running journeys as we all work towards the next time we're Running The Red Line...
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