Running Commentary

Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talking about life and comedy, but mostly running. Whilst running.

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

RIGHT NOW hear Rob and Paul on Hackney Marshes - or SUBSCRIBE TO THE FAN FEED to hear the next episode: our bumper Yorkshire Marathon special! https://t.co/iET6QX4BJn

[Rob Deering @DeeringRob]

I’m your host for The Comedy Club on BBC Radio4 Extra tonight and every night this week from ten.

[Rob Deering @DeeringRob]

Beautiful @bramhallparkrun this morning; constantly surprising, picturesque course - with many a short, sharp climb. That’s 199 done! Thank you marshals, well done fellow parkrunners and -walkers.

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

‘I can only show you the path…’

[David Irwin 💙 @spaldwicksaint]

If I listen to your latest #RunningTracks does it guarantee me to a sub 3:30 on my next marathon?

@DeeringRob

I asked very nicely….

@RunComPod

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Fat Rascal live feed!

[Stewart Strath @SStrath58072]

On the recommendation of @steven23gall I nipped into Betty's to purchase a Fat Rascal before we left York. It was delicious @RunComPod

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Lovely to see you. #YourWeekendRuns

[KezzaT💙 @Kerweey]

Super weekend in York. @RunComPod meet up and Yorkshire 10 Mile race. What a wonderful event!

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Rob smashed it too - a very evenly paced 3.28.13. #YourWeekendRuns

[Rob Deering @DeeringRob]

Tomorrow it will be all forgotten, so let me tell you now - today’s @yorkshiremarathon was my fastest marathon in over nine years, and my fifth fastest ever (out of twenty-nine). Take that, inexorable march of time!

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Massive PB for Mark! #AaaaarrrrRRRROOOOger #YourWeekendRuns

[Mark Carter @markcarter1986]

Yorkshire Marathon 2026 🏃🏻

What a day! Emotional and humbling as ever doing this distance. A huge physical and mental challenge.

So tough towards the end but dug in there!

Chip time - 3:13:31 ⏰
A big PB shaving 9 mins off my previous best in Manchester 3 years ago🥇
Get in 👊🏼

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

That’s because they’re really long!

[The Hutch Runs @Progradar]

Reflecting on a fabulous weekend around the running community. Pacing 28’ Sewerby parkrun before York for the annual Running Commentary get together. Sunday, pacing 4.30 at the Yorkshire Marathon. One thing that this reminded me is that marathons are bloody hard😊🏃‍♂️💪 @RunComPod

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

And then a lovely Half on Sun. Well run! #YourWeekendRuns

[One Of Us Is Real @labmonkey181]

@RunComPod First running #RichmondParkHalf by @RunThroughUK
Four laps so had to be disciplined today.
Enjoyed Lap 1, held back on 2&3 to survive the double inclines then pushed myself on lap 4 before going all out from mile 12.

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Meanwhile, back at parkrun… #YourWeekendRuns

[One Of Us Is Real @labmonkey181]

@RunComPod Returned to @Tootingparkrun
Ran it wiser than last week, evenish splits.

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

George ran his best marathon by far - full report to follow… #YourWeekendRuns

[Paul Tonkinson @PaulTonkinson]

@Progradar @RunComPod @northernpacing1 @DeeringRob Had a great day.
3.19

It was one of those days - everyone did !!!

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Martin brought home the 4.30ers in fine style. #YourWeekendRuns

[The Hutch Runs @Progradar]

An absolutely amazing day pacing 4.30’at the Yorkshire Marathon for the Northern Pacing Volunteers. Ran with a fantastic bunch of people and got it pretty much spot on. Another fab Yorkshire Marathon Festival weekend 😊🏃‍♂️💪 @RunComPod @northernpacing1 @PaulTonkinson @DeeringRob

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Keep it going! #YourWeekendRuns

[Peter Edwards @PeterEdwards27]

On a day of marathon running for other (especially in York @RunComPod - well done all of you 👏👏👏) it was a steady run over 90 mins for me.
Definitely getting fitness back, now to keep it going over these colder months.
#yourweekendruns

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Steve smashed it too, just behind Stewart. RunCommers represent! #YourWeekendRuns

[Steve Gallagher @steven23gall]

What a day! Loved the York marathon and smashed my predicted gold time by getting 4.06!! So pleased @RunComPod great to see @SStrath58072 at the start, who smashed it too!! That hill at the end though!! 😅🙌👏👏👏

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

See, here’s another Yorkshire smasher! #AaaaarrrrRRRROOOOger #YourWeekendRuns

[Stewart Strath @SStrath58072]

Yorkshire Marathon done in 4:02:12, marathon PB by 6 mins 3 secs 🚨 (previous PB set at Loch Ness Marathon in 2015!) and a course PB by 10 mins (previous one set last year). Lovely to see @steven23gall at the start & saw @DeeringRob & @Progradar on the out & backs. @RunComPod

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Nicola’s vibes from down south surely helped… #YourWeekendRuns

[Nicola Cartlidge @mrsncartlidge]

Double digit ☀️ run to Beckenham Place Park this morning 🎉 Wore my Yorkshire marathon T sending good vibes to @DeeringRob and @RunComPod listeners running today. Well done all - great results! 👏 Enjoy the celebrations 🍻

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Our first amazing Yorkshire Marathon finisher… #YourWeekendRuns

[Edward Hobson @villaEddie1874]

@RunComPod took 13 mins off my PB, finishing in 3.25.46. Not bad for a 51’er who had a PE in the summer of ‘25 (there is a route back 👍). Gutted to miss you @DeeringRob but I heard them shout you out over the tannoy! Well done 👏

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

So - what half? And did you roast a chook? #YourWeekendRuns

[Grumpy Tired Pater @HG25813802]

@RunComPod @PaulTonkinson @DeeringRob I let another week lapse so no surprise a slower effort of little consequence. Still better than nowt but I need a goal. Maybe a spring Half if I can keep injury at bay? Happy Sunday runcommers, think I’ll roast a chook.

[Running Commentary @RunComPod]

Thank you marshal indeed. #YourWeekendRuns

[Peter Edwards @PeterEdwards27]

Wrapped up warm for @juniorparkrunUK at Forest Rec @RunComPod

#thankyoumarshal