The Run Testers Podcast

Mar 02 2025 45 ep. 49 mins 105
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The Run Testers are a group of experienced running, fitness and tech journalists. We test kit for dozens of different publications, covering everything from running shoes and GPS running watches to smartwatches, headphones, apparel and nutrition. We bring all that testing together in easy-to-digest videos on YouTube – and now a monthly podcast series that you can listen to on your runs.

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The Carbon Plate Running Shoe Special | Current top picks and the big ones to come in 2025

Mar 02 2025 44 mins  
You're spoilt for choice with the current range of carbon plate running shoes available. No longer is the market dominated by a couple of big brands. Now most companies have a contender for best carbon plate shoe in their collection. In this episode, Nick, Kieran, Tom and Mike chat through their current top choice for carbon plate shoes, as well as the options we hope to see in 202

Marathon Shoe Rotations | We pick our top shoes for 26.2 miles

Jan 26 2025 43 mins  
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about their top picks for upcoming marathons in 2025. From easy day shoes and daily trainers, all the way up to our favourite options for the big day, we chat through what we'll be wearing over the next few months. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testi

Running Shoes We Want to See in 2025

Dec 21 2024 39 mins  
This month on the podcast, the team is talking about the running shoes we're excited about in 2025. From carbon plate race shoes like the Vaporfly 4 and Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 to updates we're hoping to see made to our favourite daily and trail shoes. We'll also be talking about loads of other stuff, from our current training plans to the latest products we've been testing. Pe

The Run Testers Awards 2024 | The best running shoes, watches and headphones of the year

Nov 23 2024 55 mins  
The latest episode of the podcast is our annual Run Testers Awards ceremony. We pick our top picks for running products across a range of categories: Race shoes, daily shoes, cushioned shoes, trail shoes, watches, headphones, and the audience award for best running shoe. Download, stick your headphones on and make the best of that long run. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the ki

Best Running Shoe Brand Rotations Podcast | We pick the best three-shoe rotations from each brand

Oct 20 2024 56 mins  
There's no shortage of great running shoes available in 2024, with most brands now having a wide range of options covering everything from recovery runs to race day. But if you could only choose shoes from the same brand what would be in your rotation? In this podcast (also available as a video on YouTube), we discuss the main brands and select what we think make up their best thr

Podcast Special | Interview with New Balance athletes Kate Avery, Zak Hanna and Jacob Adkin

Sep 28 2024 29 mins  
In this special episode, Tom speaks to three of New Balance's athletes: Kate Avery (20 Great Britain vests and 13 Europe medals across track and cross country), Zak Hanna (5th 2022 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships, 5th 2022 European Mountain Running Championships, 1st Matterhorn Ultraks Vertical) and Jacob Adkin (Gold and Silver individual medals at European Mountain

Beginner Running Shoe Guide | What you need to know when you start running

Sep 23 2024 40 mins  
Picking the right running shoes as a beginner can be tricky. With dozens of brands all claiming to have the most comfortable, stable and cushioned options, spending your hard-earned money on the shoes that work for you can take a lot of work. In this podcast, Nick, Kieran and Tom chat through the things that beginner runners need to know about shoes, from forking out for the lates

Cushioned Shoes | How do we decide on the best ones?

Aug 15 2024 40 mins  
Cushioned shoes are big nowadays - and we're not just talking about the stack height. Almost every brand has a selection of chunky options designed to deliver comfort, improve energy return and, in some cases, provide versatility for harder sessions. In this podcast video, we talk about the world of cushioned shoes in preparation for our soon-to-drop best cushioned shoes video. We

Choosing The Best Running Shoes Of 2024 | We talk through this year's best shoes so far

Jun 28 2024 41 mins  
In preparation for this year's Best Running Shoes video, we chat through the shortlist across a range of categories: best race shoe, best daily shoe, best cushioned shoe, best all-rounder, and best value. We also end up having a detailed debate about what each category actually means. Big thanks to Fear of Tigers for the killer intro music. You can listen to more of his stuff ove

How Gait Analysis Can Improve Your Running | With Performance Experts Human Powered Health

Jun 23 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, we speak to performance experts Human Powered Health, a US company that uses leading sport science tools and technology to provide actionable data and insights for athletes. Tom talks to Head Performance Physiologist Alyssa Younker to learn about gait analysis and how it can improve running for anyone from beginners to elites. To find out more about Human Powered