The Run Testers Podcast
Episodes
Marathon Shoe Rotations 2026 | Our Top Picks
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With many people planning for the first wave of 2026 marathons, there are going to be a lot of running shoes being bought over the next few months. In...
Running Shoes Coming Up in 2026 | We Talk About the Shoes We're Expecting to See
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites...
The Run Testers Awards 2025 | The best running shoes, watches and headphones of the year
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: ...
The Loch Ness Marathon Runner's Guide
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about the Loch Ness Marathon — a race that’s as beautiful as it is tough. Set in the Scottish Highlands, it winds...
The 2025 Mid-Year Running Shoe Roundup | The best and worst shoes of the year so far
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast, the team is talking through the first six months of the year in running shoes. What impressed us, what was average and were...
Spring Marathon Round-Up 2025 | London and Manchester Marathons
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big year for marathons at the Run Testers. Nick and Kieran took on London Marathon for another time and Tom nipped up north to try out Manche...
The Boston Marathon Essential Runner's Guide
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part.Boston Marathon is more than just a...
The London Marathon Essential Runner's Guide
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, we dive into some of the world's biggest marathons to give advice and tips for runners taking part.Between us, we've taken part in the...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe 100k Subscriber Special
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers.This week Tom and Nick talk about maintaining fitness betwee...
The Carbon Plate Running Shoe Special | Current top picks and the big ones to come in 2025
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're spoilt for choice with the current range of carbon plate running shoes available. No longer is the market dominated by a couple of big brands. ...
Marathon Shoe Rotations | We pick our top shoes for 26.2 miles
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about their top picks for upcoming marathons in 2025. From easy day shoes and daily trainers, all the w...
Running Shoes We Want to See in 2025
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about the running shoes we're excited about in 2025. From carbon plate race shoes like the Vaporfly 4 a...
The Run Testers Awards 2024 | The best running shoes, watches and headphones of the year
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: ...
Best Running Shoe Brand Rotations Podcast | We pick the best three-shoe rotations from each brand
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no shortage of great running shoes available in 2024, with most brands now having a wide range of options covering everything from recovery ru...
Podcast Special | Interview with New Balance athletes Kate Avery, Zak Hanna and Jacob Adkin
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Tom speaks to three of New Balance's athletes: Kate Avery (20 Great Britain vests and 13 Europe medals across track and cross...
Beginner Running Shoe Guide | What you need to know when you start running
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picking the right running shoes as a beginner can be tricky. With dozens of brands all claiming to have the most comfortable, stable and cushioned opt...
Cushioned Shoes | How do we decide on the best ones?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cushioned shoes are big nowadays - and we're not just talking about the stack height. Almost every brand has a selection of chunky options designed to...
Choosing The Best Running Shoes Of 2024 | We talk through this year's best shoes so far
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, ...
How Gait Analysis Can Improve Your Running | With Performance Experts Human Powered Health
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide ac...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 7
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The team answers your running shoe and tech questions in this series from The Run Testers.This week Tom and Nick talk about running watch data, cross-...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 6
26 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about sizing down in race shoes...
Running Shoes Coming Up in 2024 | We Talk About the Shoes We're Expecting to See
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss some of the shoes we're hoping/expecting to see come up over the next few months. From cushioned favourites...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 5
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about using old race shoes for ...
The Spring Marathon Round-up | We talk training and kit for Boston, London and Manchester
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Run Testers took part in three of the year's biggest Spring Marathons this year: Boston, London and Manchester. In this episode we talk through th...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 4
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about remaining neutral when re...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 3
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about running shoe sizes, h...
The London Marathon Special | Everything you need to know about the race
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The TCS London Marathon is one of the most sought-after race entries for runners all over the globe. Almost 600,000 people entered the ballot in 2024 ...
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 2
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk about old running shoes, th...
The Marathon Special | Training, Shoes, Tech and Fuelling
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about marathons, from training and fuelling to the kit choices we go for in the lead-up to the big day....
Running Shoe Questions Answered: Points of Shoe Episode 1
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this new series from The Run Testers, the team answers your running shoe and tech questions.This week Tom and Nick talk Alphafly 3, Puma Velocity N...
Interview With Sir Chris Hoy | The Run Testers Podcast
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast special, Tom chats to six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy about a whole heap of things, from the mental aspects of training at com...
The Biggest Running Shoe Releases Coming in 2024
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about what running shoes are on the horizon in 2024. From the latest carbon plate race shoes like the N...
What Are Super Trail Shoes? | The Run Testers Podcast
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast the team is talking about super trail shoes: what are they, what are the benefits and are they worth spending your hard-earn...
The Run Testers Awards 2023 | The best running shoes and tech of the year
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: ...
The Run Testers Podcast | The UTMB Special
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month, the team heads to Chamonix to soak up the atmosphere, check out some of the latest trail kit and cheer on the runners as they cross the fi...
The Run Testers Podcast | What Are Super Trainers?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast the team is talking about super trainers; what are they, why would you buy them and what does the future look like in the sp...
The Run Testers Podcast | How to Buy Cushioned Running Shoes
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast the team is talking about cushioned running shoes, from what a max-cushioned shoe is to the sorts of things you should know ...
The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Kofuzi
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar que...
The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Ben is Running
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar que...
The Run Testers Podcast | The Future of Carbon Plate Shoes
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast the team is talking about the future of carbon plate running shoes, from how the technology will develop to how expensive we...
The Run Testers Podcast | Interview With Eddbud
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast series, we speak to our friends from the world of running about all sorts of stuff, from training and racing to the million-dollar que...
The Run Testers Podcast | How to Buy a Running Watch
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This month on the podcast the team is talking about buying running watches, from how much you need to spend to the sort of features you can expect. We...
The Run Testers Podcast | How to Pick Marathon Shoes
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a pair of marathons shoes is a tricky business, especially if it's your first 26.2 miles. Nick, Gill and Tom chat through the things you need t...
Special Episode | Tom Talks To Chatabix
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chatabix is a daily breakfast podcast from comedians, writers, actors and directors Joe Wilkinson and David Earl, where they talk to each other and to...
The Run Testers Podcast | Running Shoe Rotations Explained
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Running shoe rotations are a staple for runners that cover various training sessions and spend time focussing on races. However, if you're new to runn...
The Run Testers Podcast | The Ultra Running Special
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're delving into the world of Ultra running with Kieran and special guest Hannah Tyldesley (Ultra X, Twice the Health) discussing e...
The Run Testers Podcast | The Running Guide For Beginners
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're focussing on beginner runners. Tom, Mike, Laura and Nick cover everything you need to know when you're just starting out on you...
The Run Testers Podcast | The Run Testers Awards
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: ...
The Run Testers Podcast | Running Tech
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fifth episode of the podcast, Tom, Mike and Kieran are focussing on tech, from the best watches for beginners to the headphones you should be l...
The Run Testers Podcast | Running the Length of the Danube
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of The Run Testers Podcast Tom, Nick and Mike talk about marathons, Kieran is back from his 1,848-mile journey running the lengt...
The Run Testers Podcast | The Marathon Guide
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of The Run Testers Podcast Tom, Nick and Gill talk about marathons, from the training they're doing to the kit they're picking fo...
The Run Testers Podcast | Episode 2
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of The Run Testers Podcast, Tom, Nick and Jane talk about World Athletics, The Badwater 135, the Nike Zoomfly 5, the Saucony End...
The Run Testers Podcast | Episode 1
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of The Run Testers Podcast, Tom, Mike and Nick talk about Man V Horse, the Nike ZoomX Alphafly Next% 2, the Saucony Speed 3 and P...
The Run Testers Podcast – Trailer
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Run Testers are a group of experienced running, fitness and tech journalists. We test kit for dozens of different publications, covering everythin...