Paul Tonkinson and Rob Deering talking about life and comedy, but mostly running. Whilst running.

Joined December 2015
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Beautiful @bramhallparkrun this morning; constantly surprising, picturesque course - with many a short, sharp climb. That’s 199 done! Thank you marshals, well done fellow parkrunners and -walkers.
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‘I can only show you the path…’
If I listen to your latest #RunningTracks does it guarantee me to a sub 3:30 on my next marathon? @DeeringRob I asked very nicely…. @RunComPod
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Fat Rascal live feed!
On the recommendation of @steven23gall I nipped into Betty's to purchase a Fat Rascal before we left York. It was delicious @RunComPod
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Lovely to see you. #YourWeekendRuns
Super weekend in York. @RunComPod meet up and Yorkshire 10 Mile race. What a wonderful event!
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Rob smashed it too - a very evenly paced 3.28.13. #YourWeekendRuns
Tomorrow it will be all forgotten, so let me tell you now - today’s @yorkshiremarathon was my fastest marathon in over nine years, and my fifth fastest ever (out of twenty-nine). Take that, inexorable march of time!
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Yorkshire Marathon 2026 🏃🏻 What a day! Emotional and humbling as ever doing this distance. A huge physical and mental challenge. So tough towards the end but dug in there! Chip time - 3:13:31 ⏰ A big PB shaving 9 mins off my previous best in Manchester 3 years ago🥇 Get in 👊🏼
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That’s because they’re really long!
Reflecting on a fabulous weekend around the running community. Pacing 28’ Sewerby parkrun before York for the annual Running Commentary get together. Sunday, pacing 4.30 at the Yorkshire Marathon. One thing that this reminded me is that marathons are bloody hard😊🏃‍♂️💪 @RunComPod
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And then a lovely Half on Sun. Well run! #YourWeekendRuns
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@RunComPod First running #RichmondParkHalf by @RunThroughUK Four laps so had to be disciplined today. Enjoyed Lap 1, held back on 2&3 to survive the double inclines then pushed myself on lap 4 before going all out from mile 12.
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Meanwhile, back at parkrun… #YourWeekendRuns
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@RunComPod Returned to @Tootingparkrun Ran it wiser than last week, evenish splits.
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George ran his best marathon by far - full report to follow… #YourWeekendRuns
Had a great day. 3.19 It was one of those days - everyone did !!!
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Martin brought home the 4.30ers in fine style. #YourWeekendRuns
An absolutely amazing day pacing 4.30’at the Yorkshire Marathon for the Northern Pacing Volunteers. Ran with a fantastic bunch of people and got it pretty much spot on. Another fab Yorkshire Marathon Festival weekend 😊🏃‍♂️💪 @RunComPod @northernpacing1 @PaulTonkinson @DeeringRob
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Keep it going! #YourWeekendRuns
On a day of marathon running for other (especially in York @RunComPod - well done all of you 👏👏👏) it was a steady run over 90 mins for me. Definitely getting fitness back, now to keep it going over these colder months. #yourweekendruns
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Steve smashed it too, just behind Stewart. RunCommers represent! #YourWeekendRuns
What a day! Loved the York marathon and smashed my predicted gold time by getting 4.06!! So pleased @RunComPod great to see @SStrath58072 at the start, who smashed it too!! That hill at the end though!! 😅🙌👏👏👏
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See, here’s another Yorkshire smasher! #AaaaarrrrRRRROOOOger #YourWeekendRuns
Yorkshire Marathon done in 4:02:12, marathon PB by 6 mins 3 secs 🚨 (previous PB set at Loch Ness Marathon in 2015!) and a course PB by 10 mins (previous one set last year). Lovely to see @steven23gall at the start & saw @DeeringRob & @Progradar on the out & backs. @RunComPod
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Nicola’s vibes from down south surely helped… #YourWeekendRuns
Double digit ☀️ run to Beckenham Place Park this morning 🎉 Wore my Yorkshire marathon T sending good vibes to @DeeringRob and @RunComPod listeners running today. Well done all - great results! 👏 Enjoy the celebrations 🍻
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Our first amazing Yorkshire Marathon finisher… #YourWeekendRuns
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@RunComPod took 13 mins off my PB, finishing in 3.25.46. Not bad for a 51’er who had a PE in the summer of ‘25 (there is a route back 👍). Gutted to miss you @DeeringRob but I heard them shout you out over the tannoy! Well done 👏
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So - what half? And did you roast a chook? #YourWeekendRuns
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@RunComPod @PaulTonkinson @DeeringRob I let another week lapse so no surprise a slower effort of little consequence. Still better than nowt but I need a goal. Maybe a spring Half if I can keep injury at bay? Happy Sunday runcommers, think I’ll roast a chook.
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Peter’s very strong at the moment. #YourWeekendRuns
A fresh morning at @colwickparkrun led to another dip sub 21 with 20:45 (just 2 seconds of my fastest ever here @RunComPod ) Next time I’ll just run a bit faster 😂 Good luck you Yorkshire Marathoners - you’ve got this 💪#yourweekendruns
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