Running Commentary

Rob Deering and Paul Tonkinson

Comedians Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talk about life and comedy - but mainly running. Whilst running.

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Jul 10, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Heat On The Heath
The traditional monthly Hampstead loop - on the most beautiful day of the year.
Jul 3, 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Rob's Race To The King Report
The full debrief from Deering’s Sussex adventure.
Jun 26, 2025 · 57 min
Is Rob Ready?
With Rob's Race To The King just days away, and Paul just not running much, the boys take a gentle jog round Clissold Park. Featuring writing over running, Aberdeen boot camp, a deep dive into sounds & smells - and interesting words for both - and some words of wisdom ahead of the long trail. SUBSCRIBE at ⁠https://runcompod.supercast.com/⁠ for early access, bonus episodes, ad-free listening and more... BUY OUR BOOKS; you can get Rob's book Running Tracks here - ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444⁠ - and you can get Paul’s book 26.2 Miles to Happiness here: ⁠https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270⁠ Thanks for listening, supporting, and sharing your adventures with us. Happy running. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 20, 2025 · 53 min
But WERE We In Hyde Park?
A pleasurable plod round a posh park, featuring planking and ponies... but not camels.
Jun 12, 2025 · 51 min
Mirth, Mileage And Mantras
Paul's writing, Rob's training, and stand-up comedy abides.
Jun 5, 2025 · 51 min
On Hampstead Heath With June Approaching
The traditional trot round the Heath for the new month features lots of talk of food and drink.
Jun 2, 2025 · 49 min
Surreal But Nice - Rob's Edinburgh Marathon
Rob reports on a crazy-but-great day.
May 29, 2025 · 59 min
Trainers On, Trousers Up
A beautiful day in Wanstead ahead of Rob's Edinburgh Marathon.
May 22, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Set Fair
Paul and Rob feeling positive as they plod round the parks.
May 15, 2025 · 57 min
The London / Wales Exchange
A welcome dose of business-as-usual as Rob and Paul take in Ally Pally, the Parkland Walk and Highgate Woods
May 8, 2025 · 1 hr
Thank Heaven For Helen - The Not-so-much-London-as-not-done Marathon Debrief
Paul didn't run - Rob pulled out at 18 miles - Helen Thorn ran a great marathon - AND recorded with Rob.
May 1, 2025 · 49 min
The Des Sables Debrief
Hail the conquering hero!
Apr 24, 2025 · 58 min
Marrakech & Manchester - The Tonkinson Boys Prepare
Paul and George are both lining up for big runs they couldn't do last year; are they ready this time?
Apr 24, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Craig Parkinson
Rob talks London Marathon with top actor - and first-time marathoner - Craig Parkinson
Apr 17, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
April Fools? Yes We Are
Paul is on the brink and Rob is on the bench as they take their traditonal turn about the Heath.
Apr 10, 2025 · 57 min
White Gown Panic And Haunted Ribcage Live In Finsbury Park
As the Marathon Des Sables and Brighton Marathon loom, Paul and Rob are in very different places...
Apr 3, 2025 · 54 min
Up And Down
Disaster strikes on the third leg of Paul and Rob's trail training run in the Chilterns.
Apr 3, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Back To Chesham, Bless 'Em
Paul's feeling strong and Rob's... getting by as they complete their long(ish) run
Mar 27, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Herbert's Hole
The epic trail training run begins...
Mar 27, 2025 · 54 min
Obelisk Obstacle
The boys run on across the Chilterns in part two of their big trail training trip.