Running The Red Line
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...
Episodes

Saturday Mar 15, 2025
Saturday Mar 15, 2025
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

Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
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

Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Saturday Mar 01, 2025
Episode 54 - 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

Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
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

Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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

Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
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

Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
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

Saturday Jan 25, 2025
Saturday Jan 25, 2025
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

Saturday Dec 28, 2024
Saturday Dec 28, 2024
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

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
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