Running The Red Line – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode 31 - Land of 1000 Parkruns:

It's a Friday morning recording this week with a special event coming up on Saturday morning. This episode includes chat about Autumn on the horizon, Brett's injury update, mental toughness, Bushy Parkrun 1000, plan of action for a sub 20 attempt, bargain purchases on Vinted, Lausanne and Silesia Diamond Leagues and Jakob's World Record 3000m, Andy contemplating double threshold, Brett's week of running, Andy's training week, comments and emails, turning ideas into reality and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

What running idea or challenge would you like to turn into a reality?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 30 - Weak:

Back to recording on a Friday evening confusing ourselves with only four days since the last pod talking about Andy starting his Valencia marathon training block, new training diary videos coming soon, a kettle bell S&C session error, a Parkrun at Wayne Manor, Worcester Festival 5K race recap, Andy's training week, watch data whilst running, Andy's chasing 20 journey, hitting the correct paces in training, kicking at the end of a race, Brett's training week after his rest week, Adidas Super nova Prima, Nike Pegasus Plus, listener comments and emails and 'The Strava Segment'.

Question of the pod:

In your opinion, what is the best value for money daily trainer at the moment?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 21 - Fall At Your Feet:

On this early morning recording of the pod Daisy causes mischief before Brett and Andy chat about Brett's continued internet woes, Andy's upcoming 3 day 102 mile challenge on the Cotswold Way, electrolytes, Brett 'had a fall' at training, Andy's Maverick trail race recap and Daisy's race debut, Trying out trails shoes, mens vs women's shoes, Brett's Redditch half marathon race recap, Andy and Laura's marshalling job, yet another moan about Run Through, a few shout outs from Redditch, the kids 1K race being the high note of the day, Leamington Spa Half marathon this weekend and short shorts.

Question of the pod:

Have you 'had a fall' during a run or have you just fallen over?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 20 - Hip To Be Square:

Brett and Andy are back for another chat about getting back to running after illness, Brett's internet issues, some listener questions: Will Andy be happier with a sub 3:30 marathon or sub 20 5K? What is Brett's ultimate marathon target? which marathon major would we like to run the most? Would Andy want a pace group for his 5K PB? Two Castle Run race recaps, Brett's 3000m race recap, Redditch half marathon preview, Brett's rant about Run Through, and Andy's spontaneous trail race entry for Saturday.

Questions of the pod:

Is Brett a hipster? What category would you put Brett and Andy into?

What the strangest thing you've seen happen at a 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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 19 - The Boys Are Back In Town:

A week later than planned but we are back! Andy has been off on his jollies but upon returning home caught the dreaded Covid. So Brett and a slightly deeper voiced Andy sit down to catch up on everything that has happened over the last three weeks: running on the beach, track sessions, chasing 5K PBs, Mid Cheshire 5K, Cotswolds Hilly 100, Andy's first Chasing 20 Parkrun attempt, Brett's 100th Parkrun in Lidl shoes, a P1 at Parkrun, listener countries league table, Andy's holiday cruise featuring an all you can eat buffet, Two Castles Run this Sunday and then we read through some of the emails that have been sent in.

Question of the pod: How do you race a 5K? All out from the gun or progress into it?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 18 - Blue (Da Ba Dee):

On the last episode of Season One Brett and Andy chat about hot or cold preference, morning or evening runs, our sudden Spotify listening surge, Kipchoge's internet trolls, Brett's 100th Parkrun, Andy chasing 20, some listener emails and comments, Newport Marathon being confirmed as 276m long, Birmingham Half Marathon recap, race tactics, Birmingham Half shout outs, upcoming races and we end with BEPTPQ and a sing song.

Questions of the pod:

Would you rather be too hot or too cold?

Do you prefer morning or evening runs?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 17 - Newport, Newport:

This week Brett and Andy talk about Andy's post marathon hunger, a Parkrun on the way to work, Birmingham half marathon and Brett's race plan, What singlet to wear? Club vest or something different? Brett's week of training, Copenhagen marathon, the record breaking London marathon ballot, the perils of putting your running on social media, Newport marathon, Andy's self belief, post marathon adrenaline highs and crashes, Newport shout outs, A full breakdown of Andy's race weekend and the events that led to an 11 minute PB, a telling off for the lack of S&C and we finish as always with BEPTPQ.

Question of the pod:

Did you enter the London Marathon ballot? How many years have you had a no? Did you strike lucky on your first attempt?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 16 - You Can Call Me Alpaca:

On this week's pod Brett and Andy chat about maranoia and the final week of taper before a marathon, Brett getting back to training after Manchester, Birmingham Half Marathon, The London and Manchester clash in 2025, London Marathon recap and shout outs, Details of Andy's upcoming race at Newport Marathon on Sunday, staying at an Alpaca farm, the carb load, pre race evening meal, Tradegar House Parkrun, race morning schedule, race kit, fuelling, and Andy's 3:30 race plan, before reading through and replying to some listener comments and questions and ending as always with BEOTPQ.

Competition of the pod:

Predict Andy's time at Newport and the closest guess will win an ob1 run club tee

*only guesses before Andy finishes will count*

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 15 - Mancunian Way:

On the pod this week Andy tells us how he covered his tracks on a midweek mission back to the scene of his calamity, we shout out some great results at Manchester Marathon, give some good luck shout outs to some London Marathon runners, Brett recaps his successful weekend at Manchester and goes through all of the details of his 2:55 marathon and Andy spurs us on with BEOTPQ.

Question of the pod:

Once you've finished your spring marathon, what's next? Shorter distance races or have you already booked another marathon?

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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 14 - Stuck In A Moment You Can't Get Out Of:

This week's pod opens up with an amazing story of Andy's four hour escapade slipping and sliding around a client's garden. We then talk about our week of running, celebrate the class of Brighton and Paris 2024, shout out some people running at Manchester, talk about the final days of Brett's prep for Manchester Marathon, read some comments and emails and finish off as always with BEOTPQ.

Competition of the pod:

Predict Brett's time at Manchester and the closest guess will win an ob1 run club tee

*only guesses before Brett finishes will count*

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 runningtheredlinepod@gmail.com

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