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  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 23 | Running Riddles & Rambling Revelations

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 23 | Running Riddles & Rambling Revelations
    2025/11/27
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. The lads are back…but apparently running took the week off too. With zero parkrun chaos and no race-day disasters to report, the team decided to do the only sensible thing: invent completely unnecessary running-themed games to test each other’s so-called “knowledge.” Expect questionable trivia, competitive nonsense, and at least one moment where someone says, “How did we end up here?” And speaking of going off-track… there’s also a gloriously off-topic deep-dive where the lads get philosophical, emotional, and possibly even existential. We’re not sure why either — but it happened. Grab a cuppa, settle in, and enjoy the most running podcast episode with the least actual running content ever recorded To donate to Chasing the Finish FC at The Mental Health World Cup 2026: https://www.givengain.com/project/chasing-the-finish-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-108914 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 31 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 22 | Broadway Battles & Doddington Delight

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 22 | Broadway Battles & Doddington Delight
    2025/11/20
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. This week, we dive into all things running chaos and triumph. Ben tackles the Broadway Marathon, and we cover everything that happened from the moment he arrived to that glorious, hard-earned finish line (spoiler: it involved sweat, snacks, and a few questionable decisions along the way) Meanwhile, Mike is back at it with another sub-40 parkrun, this time at Doddington Hall, Lincoln, leaving the rest of us in his dust. Of course, no episode would be complete without the lads answering your questions and playing Mike’s Game, which tests just how much nonsense humans can handle in one sitting. Laughs, running stories, and pure banter this one’s got it all. Comment below with your favourite marathon or parkrun disaster (or triumph!) and join the chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 49 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 21 | Regular Runs, New Routes & Race Day

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 21 | Regular Runs, New Routes & Race Day
    2025/11/13
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Ben returns to Babbs Mill ParkRun, just a week after the jubilations of Mike’s PB efforts on that very course. Meanwhile, Mike ventures to Horncastle for the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School ParkRun, ticking off a Q in his quest to complete the ParkRun alphabet — and takes on the course for the first time! We also dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between from Mike’s Gainsborough 10K race day, where he clocked his second-fastest 10K time yet! Plus, it’s time for Mike’s game. Can Ben make it 2-0, or will Jake level things up at 1-1? Tune in to find out! Subscribe & follow for more running chat, PB stories, and ParkRun adventures every week. To sign up for the Centurion Running Club Grand Prix 2025/26: https://centurionrc.org.uk/grand-prix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 34 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 20 | Personal ParkRun Tier List

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 20 | Personal ParkRun Tier List
    2025/11/06
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Mike’s still riding the glory wave of his sub-39 at Babbs Mill ParkRun, he’ll tell you about it. Again. And again. Meanwhile, he’s eyeing up the Gainsborough 10K like it’s the Olympics. Ben braves Sutton Park for a “fun” 1.5K with the kids, and Jake wraps up his charity fundraiser week with a mix of triumph, exhaustion, and questionable life choices. To round it all off, the lads attempt the impossible — ranking every ParkRun they’ve done together. Which course gets crowned the GOAT, and which one’s getting left in the mud (literally)? Tune in, grab a brew, and prepare for hot takes, mild complaining, and the occasional motivational quote gone wrong. To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 50 分
  • Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts | Babbs Mill ParkRun

    Chasing the Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts | Babbs Mill ParkRun
    2025/11/01
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. It’s happened, folks after months of “just getting the miles in” (and complaining about his Achilles & Thigh), Mike has finally gone sub-40 again! Paced heroically by Ben who somehow managed to film, pace, and not trip over. We dive into the drama, sweat, and questionable pacing decisions that led to this glorious PB. Stick around for the bonus clip at the end, a rare look at what it’s really like battling it out in the back half of the pack. It’s gritty, it’s sweaty, and it’s very… Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 19 | Leamington ParkRun & Broadway on the Horizon

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 19 | Leamington ParkRun & Broadway on the Horizon
    2025/10/30
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. Jake and Mike take on Leamington parkrun — and THAT hill (you know the one that makes you question every life decision). Jake’s also somehow managed to leave 15 miles of his running challenge to the final week, what could possibly go wrong? Meanwhile, Ben’s scoping out the Broadway Marathon course under the guise of a romantic weekend… and the lads round it all off with Mike’s brand new game. Who wins? Probably not the hill. To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 38 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 18 | Napton 10k Review

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 18 | Napton 10k Review
    2025/10/20
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. 6 Lads vs. The Napton Hill – Who Survived the 10K? What happens when six “elite athletes” (aka blokes who should’ve stretched more) take on the infamous Napton 10K? Spoiler: there’s sweat, suffering, and maybe even a few personal bests — but mostly complaining about that hill. Ben, Jake & Mike were joined by Chris, Fahmi & Tom for the showdown that’s been in the making ever since someone said, “Yeah go on, I’ll sign up too.” Will anyone conquer the Napton incline without walking? Will there be glory, pain, or just a pub stop after? And most importantly — did anyone actually enjoy it? Tune in to find out how the lads fared in this epic (and slightly chaotic) running adventure! To donate to Jake's charity fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 分
  • Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 17 | Napton Nears

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 17 | Napton Nears
    2025/10/16
    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy, a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story. It’s Napton 10K Week! Seven lads. One race. Unlimited excuses. In this episode, the gang gears up (mentally, if not physically) for the mighty Napton 10K. You’ll hear from Ben, Jake, and Mike plus Blue Tilley, Chris Pritchard, Fahmi Bulaleh, and Tom Hodson as they share their rigorous race prep routines (which may or may not include carb-loading via the pub menu). Will anyone actually train? Will someone forget their running shoes? Will Ben finally admit he’s just here for the medal photo? Tune in to find out how this ragtag group of “athletes” plans to survive 10 kilometres of pure character building. Listen. Laugh. Lower your expectations. To donate to Jake’s 50 miles in October for Prostate Cancer visit the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Jake1759133111862 To donate to Chasing The Finish FC at The Mental Health World Cup 2026 visit the link below: https://www.givengain.com/project/chasing-the-finish-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-108914 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 時間 56 分