
Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Podcast & Livestream — your weekly home for marathon training, running tips, and honest coaching conversations. Hosted by running coach, YouTuber and motivational influencer Chris Ford, this twice award-winning show covers everything from London Marathon and half marathon training to parkrun chat, running shoe reviews, and Becoming a Better Runner coaching episodes packed... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 462 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RunningHealth & FitnessMental HealthSports | |||

FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a big one: are AI chatbots quietly replacing running coaching apps?
We've noticed more and more of our own runners moving away from paid coaching apps like Runna, Coopah, and URNN — and instead building their own trai... more
Our Chicago Marathon 2026 preview is here, but first, what a week it's been in running! We break down the Berlin Marathon 2026, the durability issues people are reporting with the adidas Pro 5, our first thoughts on the new Nike Apex, the Vitality 10... more
Is running still fun, or has it turned into a numbers game? In this episode, we dig into the growing obsession with running times, pace, and PRs — and ask whether social media (Strava, Instagram, TikTok) is to blame for shifting the sport's culture a... more
FORDY RUNS Podcast is back with a Berlin Marathon special.
We kick things off reacting to the Hyrox "poo-gate" scandal — Joanna Wietrzyk soiling herself mid-race and running on to win — and ask the real question: would we actually stop if that happe... more
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I will keep this short, if you don’t enjoy this show you don’t understand what running is at its core. This these are the guys you catch with a moments eye contact at mile 18 of a marathon and no words are needed
It took me a while to love this podcast but Fordy and the team have really grown on me with great and honest reviews on shoes, and all things running. Some really useful content from someone who has so much love for running.
I used to enjoy listening to the podcast but Chris just spends all his time moaning about other runners and companies. He can be fairly abusive calling people idiots and helmets
This podcast is great. It’s hosted by Chris Ford with some guests each week who all know what they are talking about. Not overly serious but some good tips for anyone that is new to running or looking to up their PB.
I have been listening to this on my long runs (a few episodes) and it makes the miles pass by. Such a great listen and you won’t regret it.
I love this podcast! Long gone are my Friday nights down the pub. Now my Friday evenings are listening to the kids snore whilst I catch up with ‘friends’ on this brilliant, funny and even occasionally informative 😜 podcast.
I hope it never changes and becomes one of the boring, educational, running podcasts 🥰
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This show focuses on practical marathon training, everyday running, gear reviews, and coaching conversations. Episodes often cover training plans for events like London and half-marathons, parkrun culture, shoe recommendations, and motivation strategies, framed by candid banter and community-driven coaching tips. Noteworthy is the mix of expert guests, lived-running experiences, and a vibrant live-show vibe that blends education with relatable, humorous storytelling, making it appealing for runners seeking actionable insights and a sense of community.
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Recent guests on FORDY RUNS Podcast include:
1. Janey Perry
2. Lisa Folcher
3. Charlie Watson
4. Laura Copeland
5. Janie Perry
6. Coach Al
7. Jay Perry
8. Andy Martin
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