Running is BS

Stewart Harding and Amy Cuthbert-Genders

The podcast that loves to hate running. While other podcasts will celebrate your journey, encourage you to go faster and further, and run free, we’d rather talk about bleeding nipples, getting chased by horses and getting horribly injured. Keep it real with Stewart and Amy.

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182 episodes
Updated July 27
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Apr 25, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
#62 - Hiking is Bullshit feat. Kate Mackenzie
After Amy's glowing review of Harrier running gear last time, we get to speak to the founder Kate to find out what actually goes into creating kit from scratch. We also ask such questions such as when is a walk a hike? Is there a difference? Does it matter? We also have app nostalgia, a report from a race Amy didn't do, the return of the flat lay, and Stu wears a hat. We also discuss running during Ramadan following a survey from an unlikely source.
Apr 11, 2021 · 58 min
#61 - Sand is Bullshit
As races, run clubs and parkruns look like they're starting to return, we decide to be grumpy about it and talk about all the things we're not looking forward to. Amy finally learns what's been holding her back all these years and threatens to unleash a whirlwind on the running world.
Mar 28, 2021 · 55 min
#60 - Compression Sleeves are Bullshit
In the latest episode of the dogcast, we talk about our dogs, our new dog families and walking with our dogs. Also, a little about running. We also don't do recovery runs, while Queen Amy turns into a Karen and Stu doesn't understand how hard it is to breathe. Also, make sure you listen ASAP for a code for a FREE ticket to the Running Show South.
Mar 14, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
#59 - Running on Ice is Bullshit feat. Nick Small
Our guest broke his ankle and then went for a stroll, of course we had to track him down and get the full story! Amy embarks on an ambitious 5 week ultra training plan, and Stu bitches about something that happened 5 years ago. We also spend longer discussing the patreon ‘song’ than it actually lasts. Are people still running? Is anyone out there? Please send us things to talk about.
Mar 1, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
#58 - Celebrity Running Opinions are Bullshit feat. Toby Fells
Our guest loves fells so much he's changing his name! We also talk with him about dogs (of course), running as a trans man, and the super easy ways you can be more inclusive. We reveal Amy is an elite Myspace hacker and Stewart gives some valuable sex education advice, which is exactly what you would expect on what is, in theory, a running podcast.
Feb 8, 2021 · 1 hr
#57 - Intolerant Sexist Tossers are Bullshit
We're pretty straight to the point in this week's title, and it's a horribly evergreen story for us to discuss. We also have dog rants, a smattering of LGBT running history, the all-important Nicky Genders Update, a bone necklace, the Amy Genders Gender Agenda, the saddest dog story you ever did hear, and we make a child cry. We want to know about other LGBT running icons, and the weirdest thing you've ever found on a run.
Jan 25, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
#56 - Banter Ultras are Bullshit
Amy finally cracks and starts snitching on anyone she sees, while Stu just has a long sit down after a birthday banter ultra and wonders if "to see how hard it is" is actually a good reason. The Nicky Genders update will give you a new earworm and Amy's singing lessons are really starting to pay off! We need to warn you upfront that we do have to discuss Cross Country AGAIN, but we're just as unhappy about that as you are. When will the stupid arguments just end... CORRECTION We refer to runningshoes.co.uk as looking dodgy, but we've since discovered we were looking at a different site. We apologise to runningshoes.co.uk, which actually looks like a great discount site.
Jan 11, 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
#55 - Christmas Calories are Bullshit feat. Badass Mother Runner Bev Logan
In which we blame the universe for our failings, insult yet another part of the world, and name the Christmas calorie shitlist. Amy also declares her allegiance to Market Harborough in a race recommendation with the potential to create a whole new rivalry. Our guest is Badass Mother Runner Bev Logan, who gives us a great frank account about how she set up a business based on being a badass and is now selling merch around the world and inspiring women everywhere. CORRECTION We refer to runningshoes.co.uk as looking dodgy, but we've since discovered we were looking at a different site. We apologise to runningshoes.co.uk, which actually looks like a great discount site.
Dec 14, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
#54 - 2020 was Bullshit
We round up the year the only way we know how, and it may not surprise you to learn that it's not been a great year. We reflect on our amazing guests, ridiculous news stories, and favourite moments from the last 12 months and look forward to next year with some extremely non-committal aims and goals.
Nov 30, 2020 · 1 hr 3 min
#53 - Chafing is Bullshit feat. Vic Owens AKA The Happy Runner
Our guest might be known as The Happy Runner, but don't you worry as we'll talk about barefoot running, hallucinating and chafing. Amy has the weirdest, sort of funny, injury, proves cross-training is bullshit and has just had a terrible run. Stu is furious someone unknowingly ruined his secret plan, stars in a romcom with a listener, and has just had a brilliant run. We also bring you the results of the Wish running gear challenge, and it's a close one!
Nov 16, 2020 · 56 min
#52 - Wish is Bullshit
Our challenge for this week was to kit ourselves out for as little money as possible from the online store Wish. The results are, to be reasonably expected, mixed. Amy updates us on her dogs wee habits, her mum's travels, and rants about tea. Stu teases his mystery challenge, further insults listeners, and raps. Don't eat the communal vaseline!
Nov 2, 2020 · 54 min
#51 - Halloween is Bullshit
We’re not huge fans of Halloween, but hey, an angle is an angle and so we lean into it by reading out your SPOOKY running stories. Amy also pisses off a Facebook group, and to add to the obligatory tea update, we also have a truffle update!
Oct 19, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
#50 - Blisters are Bullshit
Our 50th episode and there is yet more chat about tea and dog interruptions. Amy ponders alfresco testicles, we cringe over sexism in cross country AGAIN, and discuss blisters and whether there really is a worst place to get one. We speak to Peter Gillibrand, Liz Rees, and Sam Wright who each completed their own virtual London marathons, and endured wind, rain and chafing. Oh, and Amy did a marathon.
Oct 5, 2020 · 52 min
#49 - Running with Music is Bullshit
Because we all know listening to podcasts is best, right? Being laughably unqualified to talk about something has never stopped us before, so this time we delve into music and what you're all listening to. Head to Spotify and search Running is Bullshit to find our amazing playlist as compiled by our listeners. We also grudgingly admit (again) how useful going to the gym actually is, Stu reveals his surprising degree, and we discuss email inbox scum. And for some reason, someone mentions a human centipede...
Sep 20, 2020 · 58 min
#48 - Track and Field is Bullshit feat. Jimmy Watkins
If you're a runner with a Welsh accent, we'll pretty much have you on as a guest, but when you're a World 800m finalist and rock star, that definitely helps too! We talk to Jimmy about his unique "journey" through sport and music and how he's now combined the two. We also tell Garmin to back off, wonder what races we've entered, and want to know if you've sent Stu a ladies toepad?
Sep 6, 2020 · 1 hr 5 min
#47 - Running Films are Bullshit, part 2
We try to start by talking about running, but Amy's dog throws up just before we start recording so there's dog action straight from the beginning. Stu's also drinking cider, so we're bound to have a slightly fraught recording. We reveal the winner of last week's competition, and hear the tale of the Great Fall of 2020, a classic Amy Story. We also mock our listeners, give cow advice, and talk about Chariots of Fire and Personal Best, or as we know them: "the Brideshead Revisited of running" and "female Top Gun". We watch shit running films so you don't have to.
Aug 23, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
#46 - Running the Entire Wales Coast Path is Bullshit feat. Rhys Jenkins
You may know by now that we quite like the Wales Coast Path, so we're chatting to Rhys Jenkins (again) as he's just run the whole thing quicker than anyone else! There's a big dog update too as Stu has done a canicross run once and has planned the rest of the year based on racing those. Even Amy's been out with her naughty beagle, who makes an brief adorable appearance. There's also information about our nepotism-laced giveaway, naked runners, documentary recommendations, masks and Americans pooing in bushes.
Aug 9, 2020 · 56 min
#45 - Running Accessories are Bullshit
A bullshit look at all the crap you strap and attach to yourself for a run. Who ever said running was simple? No, really, who was that person? How wrong they were... Amy's proud of herself for doing some research, adds more to her inspirational phrasebook, and chats to her Mum. Stu is tired from a bit of walking, explains his pre-run faffing, and doesn't care about the London marathon.
Jul 27, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
#44 - Garmin is Bullshit feat. Ruth Keeley
If it's not on Strava it doesn't count, so apologies to all of our Garmin using listeners, but you can no longer call yourself runners. We also talk about what happens when a proper company makes shit jokes like this. Hopefully by the time you read this, Garmin's back up and running, but if not then shiiiit we have bigger things to worry about. Anyway, this is the podcast that loves to hate talking about running, and so now we're basically just a dog podcast, hope that's ok with you? Our guest is Ruth Keeley, author of fellrunlikeagirl, and we chat about fell running and why it's stupid and brilliant.
Jul 13, 2020 · 1 hr
#43 - Running Films are Bullshit, part 1
SPOILERS ALERT In this episode we discuss and dissect two running films, Brittany Runs a Marathon and Run Fat Boy Run, so be aware we'll have ruined them for you. We hope you're ready for yet another shitty start to podcast with some real bullshit, but we can assure you within 20 seconds we flip it and there is brilliant news, even though it makes Stu very angry. Stu invents the word 'Hollywoodised', Amy mentions her ultra (twice) and there's talk of boobs, poo, toenails and strava wankers. Classic BS. We leave you with the question: "How far does a penis travel in a run?"