Running The Red Line

Episode 129 - The Number Of The Beast:
 
On this Friday morning pod recording Brett and Andy chat flatpack furniture construction, Ikea, the Ikea marathon, Escape from Meriden, Andy and Adam's route plan, Abingdon marathon, Amsterdam marathon, Valencia marathon, Midlands Counties Cross Country Relays, Bridgnorth 10K, Andy's Devon section of the South West Coastal Path, Halloween Parkrun, Peres Jepchirchir has been popped for epo, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
What direction would you run from Meriden?
 
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 128 - It's A Small World:
 
On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's trip to Disneyland Paris, the Dopey Challenge, the Worcestershire Beacon Race, Crivit walking poles, Alcester 10K, Brett completes the full house of 2026 PBs, Midland Counties Cross Country Relays on Saturday, Abingdon Marathon this Sunday, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
Do you prefer trail/off road or road 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 127 - Baby Can I Hold You:
 
On this Friday morning pod Brett and Andy chat supermarket middle aisles and good and bad purchases, a busy week, a comedy gig, the new Arrow Valley Parkrun course starts this Saturday, Parkrun Discussion Group, Cross Country season is upon us, XC Spikes, a race DQ, MMA, Andy's new trail shoes, the Worcestershire Beacon Race, Alcester 10K, Spencer Matthews, Andy's Loch Ness video, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
Will you be running cross country 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 126 - The Family-Ness:
 
Back to a Friday evening recording and on the pod this week Brett and Andy chat logo changes, a Frankenstein lunch, Andy's trip around Scotland, The Loch Ness Marathon race recap, London Marathon double day allocations and Good For Age applications are open, Adios Pro 5 gate, Nike's new super shoes, Shoes News, Tigist Aseffa's achilles, listener emails and comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
What's your opinion on Adios Pro 5 gate?
 
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 125 - September:
 
On a later than planned Monday recording for the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's illness, editing videos, how we use Strava, life before Strava, Brett's week of treading the boards in Eye Of A Needle, Worcester City Runs Half Marathon, Midland Counties 6 Stage Road Relays, Berlin Marathon this weekend, World Road Running Champs, Listener emails and comments, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with a preview of Andy's Loch Ness Marathon weekend.
 
Question of the pod:
 
What did you use on your runs before Strava?
 
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 124 - Blessed Be The Red Ditch:
 
On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Andy's new club vest, primary colours and colour mixing, colour profiles, tea time, food choices the night before a race, crossovers from other sports, Brett's Bostik ob1 woes, GNR, Worcester City Runs Half, Eye Of A Needle The Musical, Andy's training week and first run in the Li-Nings, Brett's new Lidl carbons, Brett's training week, another Arrow Valley Parkrun alternate course test, Brett's 1500m PB, Worcester targets, Listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
Are you running GNR or Worcester City Runs? Let us know how 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 123 - China In Your Hand:
 
On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat a massive moth, taking a break when things are getting too much, or maybe not, not being happy with out Sunday long runs, busy lives, a Parkrun stat off/top trumps, listener comments and emails, sometimes comfort wins over performance in a shoe, Andy unfortunate Alphafly 1 incident, Brett's training week, Testing out a new Arrow Valley Parkrun course, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with Andy dropping a bombshell making Brett not angry, just disappointed...
 
Question of the pod:
 
Have you fallen for the hype train trap?
 
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 122 - Promenade:
 
On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat Brett's piles of old clothes, Andy's eventful teenage holiday to Malia, old reality tv, our trip down to Hove Promenade Parkrun, is Parkrun's popularity causing issues?, Andy's training week, Brett's training week, The final week of Parkrunning The Red Line and the final podium, leaderboards, and honourable mentions and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
Did you ever go on an eventful teenage holiday?
 
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 121 - Be Yourself:
 
Back to our usual Friday recording this week where Brett and Andy chat pistachios, milk, Brett's stressful day at his shop, screen printing, being yourself in videos, AI (again), physical media is king, gaming and cheats, Andy's Cofton Parkrun, Andy's training week, Brett's training week and 3000m track race, listener comments and emails, Parkrunning The Red Line week 5 and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
Do you prefer physical media or digital?
 
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 120 - Blinded By The Light:
 
Another later Monday recording this week where Brett and Andy chat the solar eclipse, the internet is making us stupider, our issues with AI, crypto scams, electric cars, Brett's stressful week fixing his bus and last minute printing for Viva Skeg Vegas VW Show, Andy's week of training and a bit of a niggle, the European Champs, Andy's Chippenham Fields Parkrun, Brett's Woolacombe Dunes Parkrun, listener comments and emails, Parkrunning The Red Line week 4 and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.
 
Question of the pod:
 
What do you think of AI thumbnails?
 
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