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Episode 97 - Never Ever:   A slightly later than planned pod this week following a busy last few days where Brett and Andy chat 13 days to Seville, armchair coaches, entering the Two Castles Run and why you should too, the top songs and films of 1997, 28 Days/Years Later is not a zombie film!, Andy's peak weeks, Andy's opinions on the Asics Metaspeed Sky/Edge, The National Running Show, Warwick Half, Brett's going for an x-ray tomorrow, some running news and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Are you tempted to enter the Two Castles 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 [email protected]   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

Episode 96 - Say My Name:   This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat reality TV, British comedians, the top songs of 1996, The Phoenix Festival, catching up with listener comments, Brett's shoe malfunction, catching up with listener emails, Andy's shoe test and selection for Seville and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   What is your favourite reality TV show?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 95 - Father and Son:   On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat marathon training tiredness, Andy hitting peak weeks for Seville and his Spanish Garmin lady, zone 2 and easy running, walking during a run, could we do NSA training?, getting comfortable being uncomfortable and the mental aspect of running, the top songs of 1995, Boyzone 2, World Cross Country Champs, Houston Marathon, Valencia 10K, Our training weeks and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Do you do your easy runs to heart rate or effort/pace?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 94 - Slippin' and Slidin':   We are back for our third year and this week on the pod Brett and Andy chat Cross Country cancellations, snow and ice, slipping and sliding getting caught in snow storms, New Year non celebrations, Pizza Hut vs Dominos, living with italians, 2026 ins and outs, turning up late to Parkrun, Andy's 5K PB, Possible bonus pacing episode, The Cup Of Tea Challenge, Listerner comments, Valencia 10K and World Cross Country Champs this weekend, listener emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Have you managed to get out for your runs in the snow and ice?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 93 - Tiptoe Through The Tulips:   This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat danish cookies, the comedy boxing match, different Olympic years, West End shows, merch restock, listener highlights of 2025, WWF, listener comments and emails, Malaga Marathon, Grand Slam Track filing for bankruptcy, Telford 10K recap and race results, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with 'BEOTPQ' Christmas Edition.   Question of the pod:   Are you a Danish cookie fan? What is your favourite Christmas biscuit?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 92 - King Of The Hill:   On the pod this week we have a very special guest and one of Redditch's finest, Adam Hill. Not only is Adam super fast with a 14:58 5K and a 2:27:23 Marathon but he is also a super nice guy. He graciously accepted our request to join us on the pod to chat through how he got into running, his mindset and a host of other things. Brett and Andy then chat merch, Valencia Marathon results, Malaga Marathon this weekend, XC races and our training weeks, Telford 10K preview, listener emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Does your mental game outweigh your talent in running?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 91 - You Look Good In My Shirt:   This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat pets being the best, merch is on the way!, Valencia Marathon prospects, Strava race time predictions, Telford 10K coming up and our predictions, getting Andy to believe in himself, A new Q Parkrun, the Winter Bimble Bumble, our training weeks, XC race two tomorrow, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Do you have an interesting defecation based story?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 90 - Black Friday:   On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat high mileage running, Andy's Black Friday purchases, Garmin vs Coros, race tactics for the next xc race, how cold does it need to be to add extra layers?, Valencia Marathon coming up in two weeks, Andy's new shorts, supporting small businesses, Our training weeks, the possible benefits of S&C, listener comments and emails, BEOTPQ and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Have you made any Black Friday running gear purchases?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 89 - No Brakes:   This week on the pod Brett and Andy chat Brett's nightmare day, Black Friday sales, Andy's new shoe purchases, the perils of Vinted, shoe collections, mix and match colourways, a 30 second sales pitch, our race entries this week, Escape From Meriden, night time running safety, the results and race recaps from last week's cross country showdown 'El Grassico', listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Have you made any early Black Friday purchases?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 88 - Battlefield:   On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat man flu, last week's weather, the first Birmingham League Cross Country race of the season and Andy's first ever XC race coming up tomorrow, kit list, boxers or no boxers under your shorts, chafing, wobbly bits, testing out the spikes, the inaugural BrAndy Cup, race tactics, Brett's first sub 20 Parkrun since his comeback, League Division line ups, our training, London Marathon club place ballots, listener comments and emails and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Will you be taking on Cross Country 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 [email protected]   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

Episode 87 - Another One Rides The Bus:   On this week's pod we have a very special guest, the fastest bus driver in the land, Matt Haslam. Brett and Andy chat to him about how he got into running, his breakout performances this year and his successful YouTube channel. Brett and Andy then continue their usual ramblings and chat about Andy's trip to the big smoke, New York Marathon, that Kipchoge tee, listener comments and an email and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Would you wear that Kipchoge tee?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 86 - Afternoon Delight:   On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat halloween fancy dress, kids sizes and portions, late 90s early 2000s slasher horror movies, the legend that is Freddy Runs drops in for a chat about his massive challenge in aid of MIND, how to pronounce adidas and Nike, Harry, race results and shout outs, Andy's new marathons plans for Seville, our training weeks, Andy Brewer's 10K race recap, 'The Strava Segment' and we finish with 'BEOTPQ'.   If you would like to donate to Freddy's challenge for MIND you can do so at this link: https://www.justgiving.com/page/22forgrace   Question of the pod:   What's the scariest movie you've ever watched?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 85 - Two Times:   On this second attempt at episode 85 Brett and Andy chat Halloween party fancy dress, tonsillitis, trying to binge every episode, 1985 quiz, first cars, 'Shoes News', fake super shoes and scams, backyard ultra women's world record, Ruth Chepngetich banned for 3 years, race recaps, upcoming races shout outs, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Have you ever been duped by a fake super shoe?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 84 - Pop Song 89:   We are back from our short hiatus and Andy's road trip and this wee on the pod Brett and Andy chat scraping the van, the delights of France and Belgium, expensive McDonalds, misgendering cows, impolite drivers, training in France, Strava vs Garmin, recent race results, Chicago Marathon, Brett is back running and his training week, Andy's Bruges Half Marathon race recap, the upcoming showdown at cross country and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Question of the pod:   Are you on Strava or Garmin's side or do you think they should both just kiss and make up?   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 [email protected]   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

Episode 83 - Hit The Road Jack:   On the pod this week Brett and Andy chat jumper weather, log burners, big Oscar winning films, Berlin Marathon, hot marathons, Andy's training week, the sub 90 attempt at Bruges Half and the race tactics, our terrible social media upload schedules, listener comments and we finish with 'The Strava Segment'.   Will will be back in a couple of weeks once Andy gets home from his European road trip. See you soon.   Question of the pod:   Which do you prefer? Training through winter for a spring race or training through summer for an autumn race?   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 [email protected]   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