FORDY RUNS Podcast

Overwhelmed by shoe choice? Confused by marketing hype? Welcome to the FORDY RUNS Shoe Talk Show 👟 — a weekly live podcast dedicated entirely to running shoes, where you get honest, practical advice on choosing the right shoe for your body, training, and goals.

I'm a qualified running coach, so when shoe choices overlap with training, injury prevention, or performance, I bring that coaching lens too — helping you run better and stay healthier, not just buy smarter.

Each episode covers topics like:
Which running shoes are right for you
Daily trainers vs. race shoes
Carbon plate shoes — who actually needs them
Cushioning, stability, fit & shoe rotation
Shoes for beginners, marathon runners, and injured runners

🗓️ Live every Monday at 8:00 PM [your time zone]
🎥 Streamed live on [platform], released after as video + audio podcast
💬 Ask your questions live in the chat — I answer them on air

No jargon. No hype. Just straight answers from someone who actually knows shoes and running.

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Parkruns are packed. Marathon ballots are more oversubscribed than ever. Strava is full of PBs. So why does track and field feel like it's on life support?
In this episode, we dig into the strange paradox at the heart of the sport: running has never been more popular, yet athletics participation keeps declining. We break down what the recent European Championships and Commonwealth Games revealed about the state of the sport — empty stands, shrinking grassroots numbers, and a growing gap between recreational running culture and competitive athletics.

We ask the hard questions:
Is this a funding crisis, or something deeper?
Why isn't the running boom translating into club membership or track participation?
Have the sport's governing bodies lost touch with what's actually pulling people toward running?
What needs to change before athletics gets left behind entirely?

If you love the sport but you're worried about where it's headed, this conversation is for you.

🎧 Listen/watch the full episode and let us know in the comments — what do you think is really killing athletics participation?
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In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden preview the second half of the 2026 World Marathon Majors — Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York. We break down who to watch, what to expect from each course, and share our predictions ahead of race day. Whether you're running one of these majors yourself or just following along, this episode covers everything you need heading into the biggest marathons of the back half of the year.

🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss one.

In this episode:
Sydney Marathon 2026 preview
Berlin Marathon 2026 preview
Chicago Marathon 2026 preview
New York Marathon 2026 preview
Our predictions

About FORDY RUNS Podcast:
FORDY RUNS is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden, covering running trends, training talk, race previews, gear reviews, and honest conversations for runners of all levels. New episodes drop every week.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly running podcast episodes

#MarathonMajors #Marathon2026 #FORDYRUNS #SydneyMarathon #BerlinMarathon #ChicagoMarathon #NewYorkMarathon #RunningPodcast
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In this episode of the FORDY RUNS Podcast, Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden break down the biggest running trends of 2026 — what's actually working, what's overhyped, and what every runner should know right now.

From training methods to gear to race culture, we're covering the trends shaping how people run in 2026 and giving our honest take on which ones are worth your time.

🎧 New episodes every week — subscribe so you don't miss one.

In this episode some of the trends we are discussing:
Modern Run Clubs
Running Fashion
parkrun
Running Influencers
Running Holidays
and more

About FORDY RUNS Podcast:
FORDY RUNS is a weekly podcast hosted by Chris 'FORDY' Ford and Hayden, covering running trends, training talk, gear reviews, and honest conversations for runners of all levels. New episodes drop every week.

🔔 Subscribe for weekly running podcast episodes

#RunningTrends2026 #RunningPodcast #FORDYRUNS #RunningTips #Running2026 #RunTraining
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Before every run needed a cinematic edit, viral hook, or affiliate link, there was a generation of runners simply sharing their journeys, race experiences, training failures, and love for the sport. They built communities long before "content creator" became a career.

In this episode, we discuss where many of those original running influencers have gone. Did they burn out? Move on? Get pushed aside by changing algorithms? Or did the running content landscape simply evolve?

We also talk about the rise of a new generation of creators—many in their 20s—filming every run, chasing views, and landing brand deals. While there's nothing wrong with that, has something been lost along the way? Are everyday runners looking for creators they can relate to, or has the focus shifted toward performance, aesthetics, and sponsorships?

Join us for an honest conversation about authenticity, community, and whether there's still room for the older, more relatable voices that helped shape the online running world.

What do you think?

Where have the original running influencers gone?
Has running content changed for better or worse?
Who are your favourite running creators today?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

#Running #RunningPodcast #RunningCommunity
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