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Running is BS

Stewart Harding and Amy Cuthbert-Genders

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#122 - 24-Hour Races are Bullshit

Stewart escaped Meriden! We can finally hear all about this race that has been over a year in the making. Good news, it was miserable. Amy's been taking advantage of her car-based freedom by going to one single new place over and over again, and still can't pronounce names.

#121 - Walking is Bullshit

Just one more episode until Meriden so we're getting into the best bits of any race, the map, the plan and the admin! We've also got some great ultra food ideas from our listeners which are uncharacteristically helpful. Amy also has the least scariest running story you'll ever hear, just in time to have missed Halloween.

#120 - Throwing Up All Over Yourself is Bullshit with Louise Butcher

We're on a roll with guests and this is a really good one! Louise Butcher had a double mastectomy but instead of shying away from her scars, she's running topless every day not just to raise awareness, but because it feels bloody brilliant! We also talk about running smells because we're 120 episodes in and have run out of things to complain about.

#119 - Five Years of This is Bullshit with Ben and Cassie Jones

Seriously? FIVE years? Of this? Weird. We go back to our roots for this episode by interviewing a couple of people that we know, but one of them did the Dragon's Back Race, so that's pretty cool. There's also some nostalgia for how shit we were at the beginning, stories about actual shit, shit singing, and someone at a race who was a shit (allegedly).

#118 - Headtorches are Bullshit with Nathan Landry

We've saw some guy on instagram and we liked his posts so we thought we'd get him on the pod! Go check out @running.is.dumb Meanwhile we get into corporate fanboying, the uncanny valley of Stu's singing ability, unconventional cross training, inadvertent inspiration, epic levels of cheating, and swearing profusely at theoretical passers-by.

#117 - Golf Balls are Bullshit

Well, there's no race report as expected so it's over to you for some of your gripes, moans and outright petty bitchiness about other people's running. Amy tells us all about what she's learnt from running nearly 5 ultras and Stu has once again gone to too much effort to record another song.

#116 - Normal People are Bullshit

Finally it's Stu's turn to be suffering from a stupid long race, although Amy is feeling the long term effects too. We also talk more places that feel wrong to run in, watch PBs, why American race organisers hate you, dingoes, and a surprisingly sensible discussion about running with large breasts.

#115 - Bowels are Bullshit

Did Amy finish her mega-ultra? Spoiler alert: no. The title gives it away. We ask the vital questions: Have you got a niche stat which makes you look good? Are there places you're not really supposed to run? Is your self-motivation super creepy? Can you spot a red flag? And most importantly, where do you keep your orange squash?

#114 - Cramp is Bullshit

We prepare for our upcoming ultras by getting lost before the recce even began, and running track races. Can you guess who did which? A strange animal warning, sports days, more dehydration, getting injured by a plant, and a dinosaur.

#113 - Horoscopes are Bullshit

May the trail gods bless your run and may you find happiness in a petrol station. This episode is a bit shorter so you're going to have to run quicker!

#112 - Bracken is Bullshit

ANOTHER ultra. ANOTHER local race. MORE dog chat. The worst run Amy has EVER had. Getting lost, meetings, gravel, crying, very worrying PBs and the best motivation to run a PB ever.

#111 - Podcasting is Bullshit with Martinus Evans

Martinus Evans joins us to talk all about the Slow AF Run Club, which we feel lots of you would like to join! There's also tales of heat, hills, holiday, horses, Norfolk town names, potential penises, and the Natwest Fraud Team. Martinus' book is out now in places that sell books so go get it and let him know who sent you!

#110 - Back Injuries are Bullshit

Amy goes off-script, but staying on-script isn't exactly straightforward either. Stu wangs on about moving house, and while we haven't won anything we've been near people who have. Who wants a free race place? Email us and if you amuse us we might give you actual money to enter a race. We also reaffirm our support for trans runners, and all our LGBT+ friends going about their lives hoping the Daily fucking Mail doesn't turn up and start harassing you.

#109 - Pre-race Music is Bullshit

What do you want before a race to really get you in the mood? A banging tune, an anthem... opera? We talk about some very dodgy options as well as race reports which perfectly personify our individual styles. A chill ultra for Amy and two super intense 1 mile races for Stu. Also some of the stupidest and worst bullshit running news we've had for a while.

#108 - Nipples are Still Bullshit

What a load of bollocks! A strong start for this episode as we finally break the taboo on talking balls. Should your dog's instagram be first person? Is Garmin trying to cancel us? Should Stu blow his money on a coach? All of these questions and more left vague and unanswered as you might expect. Please look after your nipples though lads.

#107 - Head Squirrels are Bullshit

We've both done a race, and they couldn't have been much more different! If you like it hard or you like it slow, you're in the right place. We also deliver a lot of good advice to race organisers using our vast knowledge of how to put on a race, as well as chat on medals, squirrels both in the head and in the hand, Michael Flatley and how to steal a toilet.

#106 - Elevation is Bullshit

There was a horse incident, but we lived to tell the tale. Stu almost didn't live to tell the tale of his race, and Amy nearly got stuck in the Brecon Beacons. Just normal running stuff, right? We're knackered but still manage to wang on for over an hour about running being stupid and hard and stupid.

#105 - Race Websites are Bullshit

Amy is appalled that her long run included so much running and Stewart got chased by bloodhounds. Standard weekend. We get into what elements make the very best and very worst race websites. We've all seen them, used them, and for some reason entrusted our bank details to them.

#104 - Group Warmups are Bullshit

Apologies for the audio quality for most of it, that was Amy's fault. The cover photo is entirely Stu's fault, but we're not sorry about that. Otherwise we've got a Stu-heavy, fairly ranty episode including 'carpet-bag' race companies, European tea and running in snow. Don't worry, Amy's life of a series of random events continues with long run drama and instant karma.

#103 - Running When Ill is Bullshit

Stu's feeling ill again so has asked for your stories of being ill to make himself feel better. Amy wangs on about dog owners again, we warn against the perils of parkrun, and make cheap jokes about the UK economy. We also trail news of Amy's eventual podcast replacement...

#102 - AI is Bullshit with Gary House

Breaking the myths and stigmas of the world's most popular exercise - this episode's tagline written by an AI. We turn over bits of the script to an AI to save us some time, and it almost works! Amy's brain also generates some running-adjacent anecdotes. We speak to running coach Gary House about the Dragon's Back, online coaching, and why nobody cares about your running.

#101 - Throwing Up is Bullshit

We're back with more bullshit than before! Or the same amount, or less, we don't have a metric for that. Both ill over Christmas, but still out there doing things to keep you entertained. We run through our plans for the year ahead and cannot believe how optimistic we've been. Also Raynaud's, arse gravy, bad human etiquette, big bans, and the strangest running related product we've seen

#100 - Livestreaming is Bullshit

Don't you hate it when your favourite podcast does a live episode? Well, that's what we did! This is a BUMPER edition of bullshit including guests Nicola Forwood, Matt Garner, Rhys Jenkins and Hannah Phillips. We also get into cliché inspiration, running advent calendars, falling over, holiday flexing, birds, inline skating, teeth and death. And we announce our free race place winners! Hope you've got a long run booked in...

#99 - Cheating is Bullshit

We've entered a race! Doesn't sound like a huge deal, but we're super looking forward to this one, despite it's very dubious premise. There's a whole lot of cheating going on it seems, and we still really really don't get it. Don't forget to email us for a chance to get a free race entry!

#98 - Mountains are Bullshit

We did RACES. Stories from the back, stories from the... front? What's going on? Announcement! Competition! Mental shoes! This episode has these things in. Also results rage, strava rage and maggot rage. Gross.

#97 - Mud is Bullshit with Claire Maxted

We're joined by Wild Ginger Running's very own Claire Maxted about being a running media mogul! There is also chat of thick puddles, corgi training regimes, pretend dog injuries, long kit names, and shoe whales. Also, if you're a race organiser or shoe manufacturer, we've got demands about things that we want. Please make it happen.

#96 - Beagles are Bullshit

"I don't like it" is a strong theme for this episode as we get annoyed about things that no one else cares about. Amy went on holiday, Pippin went on an adventure, Stu ran in circles. Costumes, lady lube, Sergey Bubka, more naked runners, pick up trucks, and the most bizarre shoe concept ever are also mentioned.

#95 - Calves are Bullshit

Amy is all about the shocking reveals in this episode. She's done a thing, and is planning to do more things! There are some unexpectedly passionate rants about bovril, giving up, and not understanding other languages.

#94 - Lightning is Bullshit

Running is the rain is obviously fun, but sometimes it just goes too far. We also talk about the devil's bargain, a pumpkin revelation, a mental health crisis masquerading as a race, and ask if you've started a race at a weird time? All this and (a bit) more in this episode.

#93 – Gender is Bullshit with Jake Fedorowski

We start this episode too hard for Amy, who is under the weather yet again. Our guest is the fabulous Jake Fedorowski, who has written The Guide to Non-Binary Inclusion in Running, an awesome resource for race directors. We also get into some incredible chafing, barefoot running, half-compliments, a surprisingly accepted naked runner, and a whole lot of running gender chat.

#92 - Race Directing is Bullshit with Kathryn Donovan

We speak to Kathryn Donovan for the lowdown on just how hard races are to organise, and there is a lot more paperwork than you think! The rest of the episode is very managimous as we musically mock Amy, advise more unseasonal tea, Amy's withdrawal, cancelling our own races, trail run pedantry, solid bear safety advice, funky feet, and we finally make a positive impact on the running world, but in a VERY Running is BS way. https://runningisbs.com/episode/92---race-directing-is-bullshit-with-kathryn-donovan/(opens in a new tab)

#91 - Race Cancellations are Bullshit

Welcome to the Amy Genders Rant Podcast. She's got a lot on her chest this week, and this is her free therapy session. There's also more toilet chat, a lot of potential slander, things worse than magpie attacks, and just when you thought the Marathon Majors couldn't get any worse... #TeamRed

#90 - UK Weather is Bullshit with Robbi Williams

No, not that one. We're a big deal, but not like that. We can only apologise for a dodgy bit in the middle where we have a sensible discussion. We're reviewing our notes and will ensure this never happens again. Also includes delicate egos, defending against bird attacks, coffee bullshit, the London Marathon and dead bats.

#89 - Scheduling is Bullshit with Sophie Power

We forgot to tell each other we didn't have time to record this week, but we managed to bang one out for you! We also speak to the amazing Sophie Power who we could have talked to for so much longer if we weren't too cheap to upgrade the Zoom.

#88 - Mountains are Bullshit with Nicki Lygo

New name for Amy but the same old bullshit. The newly-dubbed ACG and Stewart get into some wedding chat, banana anger, dog interruptions, a noble DNF, manky feet, some of the most bizarre shoes we've ever seen, horses being put in their place, and the fact that you don't fuck with mountains. Our guest Dr Nicki Lygo has crewed for John Kelly and Damian Hall on their incredible Pennine Way FKT runs, and has had a terrible time walking it herself so who better to tell us all about the art of the run crew, along with a delicious recipe for an ultra trifle.

#87 - Orienteering is Bullshit with Clare Dallimore

We're tired, so tired. Stewart is because he can't stop racing and Amy is because it's 3pm and she hasn't had a nap. Our guest Clare tells us all about orienteering and why you should give it a bash. We also discuss many bodily fluids, injuries, Neher's Law, more infuriating research, and the Fyre Festival of trail runs.

#86 - Horses are Bullshit

Apologies to all the horsey people, but horsey people we are not. Stu is still doing ALL the races and Amy is still doing NONE of the races as we discuss 'oh shit pace', running dates, an utter lack of sympathy for our fellow runners, and why did it have to be snakes?

#85 - Mansplaining is Bullshit

Sigh, another ultra, whatever, no one cares anymore. Saturday races may or may not be terrible, failed runs definitely are, mansplaining also is. We hear a chilling anxiety dream come to life, bruised souls, and we finish on a story that will make you run a bit slower due to nausea. Not sorry.

#84 - Running Films are Bullshit, part 3

We return to the world of Hollywood, or rather the world of Christian straight-to-Youtube and Indian cinema for more spoiler filled reviews of running films: Remember the Goal and Budhia Singh - Born to Run. Some classic early ranting, dog chat, banana fury, awkward running, mansplaining, and the absolute worst food to be given at an ultra. And poo.

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#83 - Naked Running is Bullshit with Lee Wood

Huge thank you to our guest for talking us through the surprisingly secretive world of naked running! We open up with the rant you deserve, not the rant you needed, work through some gym revelations, see some more arses, and finish with veiled threats to wildlife.

#82 - Carb-loading is Bullshit

Stu has been racing and has a LOT to get off his chest and complain about. Amy, less so. Gym wankers, sports bra propositions, delayed starts, bad pacing, inappropriate Instagram messages, tiny balls, and no news.

#81 - People are Bullshit

We get hit with more of Amy's Irrational Anger on this episode as other people dare to exist in her vicinity. We play a bit of 'would you rather', read out praise about ourselves, talk about mad race kits, and, inevitably, poo. Does anyone read these episode descriptions?

#80 - Telling Women What To Do is Bullshit

In this episode we tell women not to tell women what to do and Amy tells us why her luxurious lifestyle means this episode is four days late. Stu did some running, but then decided chocolate was better. There's also a strong animal theme with discussion of dogs at parkrun, dogs in airbnbs, gnats, and the best funny-not-funny news stories we've ever had. 🇺🇦 CW: We discuss women's safety including mentions of assault and violence. For our tea recommendations check out runningisbs.com/tea!

#79 - Wind is Bullshit

Amy and Stewart are at the age where they're complaining to the council about lampposts and bins. It happens to us all. Loosely running related topics also include shit gyms, calf freshness, which part of someone would you eat first, grotesquely drawn running tribes and dog shit. Also, uh, can we have you liver? We have an actual announcement to make about our favourite tea brewers, Bird & Blend Tea! Check out runningisBS.com/tea

#78 - Flashing is Bullshit with Sabrina Pace-Humphreys

Sabrina Pace-Humphrey from Black Trail Runners is our guest and she's so good she might have actually inspired us, even though inspiration is exactly what we've been trying to avoid all this time. We also talk about more weird races, more weird marketing, snot rags and nip tips.

#77 - Falling Over is Bullshit

We're tired, oh so tired... Weirdly, it's because we've been running a lot recently. We ignore your advice, talk about a bitch that ruined our walk, complain about fell races, talk about the best and worst format to start a race, and speculate on the Hollywood career Stu could have had.

#76 - Personal Trainers are Bullshit

Apologies to any personal trainers, but if you're telling us not to run, we're not going to listen... Our first episode of 2022 is back in typical style with a discussion about shitting yourself, being injured by a dog and running too many races. We've got more listener injuries, more bullshit marketing and Stu has even bought some race photos!

#75 - Race Photos are Bullshit

It seems race photos are a hot topic and everyone has an opinion! But are they bullshit or not. The answer is, inevitably, more complicated than that. We speculate on better sponsors for the London marathon based purely on how fun they are to say, Amy doesn't run an ultra, we read our favourite email ever, mock some shoes and talk about poo. Oh, and Stu ran a marathon.

#74 - Recording Live is Bullshit

Recorded in front of a live studio (cafe) audience in Cardiff! We speak to Rhys Jenkins, Jimmy Watkins, and Dr Nicky Genders about running the length of the UK, running sober, and not running at all. There's the usual references to dogs and tea, and the audience were even kind enough to laugh occasionally. Amy apparently doesn't know the difference between any of our listeners and Stewart has done maths.

#73 - Prostate Cancer is Bullshit with Tim Beynon

Our guest Tim has written a book about his experience with prostate cancer, and we ask him weird questions that he didn't expect, but eventually find our way back to the subject at hand! Recording on the day of the London marathon inspires us to half-watch it on TV and potentially reconsider the virtual race, but still not actually make us want to to enter it. Stewart has done a stupid race and has a secret weapon up his sleeve, or in his shorts. Amy hurts and is seriously questioning her life decisions. There are dog interruptions, but not the ones we'd usually expect.

#72 - Toenails are Bullshit with Matt O‘Keefe

We speak to the man who finished third in the infamous Dragon's Back Race about how annoyingly good at running he is. Amy literally can't stop entering races and Stewart just keeps writing stupid songs. Don't forget our live show on October 15th 2021 in Cardiff, and tickets are free so please book now!

#71 - Feet are Bullshit

Amy did an ultra. Stewart did an ultra. We talk about those ultras. ALSO we announce our live show on October 15th 2021 in Cardiff, and tickets are free so please book now! Congratulations to Alan Burrell for being the worst looking listener who graces the cover photo for this episode.

#70 - Long Runs are Bullshit

We did another long run together, so there's plenty of standard long run and training chat. Stu has an illness or an injury or both, and Amy uses the phrases "gym journey" with an entirely straight face. We also talk about periods again, Olympic marathon stuff and how to trick runners into being slow.

#69 - Geese are Bullshit with Mark Atkinson

We speak to the author of Run Like Duck and Ducking Long Way Mark Atkinson about ultras, ducks and just how easily led he is. Amy becomes a run leader and rescues a kitten, Stu did TWO races with extremely mixed results and we both fell over.

#68 - Harassing Runners is Bullshit feat. Kelly Roberts

Our guest is founder of the Badass Lady Gang, coach, and self-styled President of the 'I hate running club' Kelly Roberts. Obviously we just bang on about it being too hot to run the same as everyone else in the UK who cannot handle anything over 20 degrees. We talk about socks in the washing machine, sheep (again), running up hills, half chests, performance soap, and some running COVID news.

#67 - Sheep are Bullshit feat. Mike Pini and Mike Jones

Our guests this week are Mike and Mike who are here to tell us all about Fastest Known Times. There's an important, but tragic pigeon update and Amy may be the Bird Queen these days but sheep better not cross her! Stu has itchy legs and hopes races never return and we talk about accidental runs, running shoe hacks, and swimming.

#66 - FKTs are Bullshit

'Friend of the birds' Amy and 'cheat stick running wanker' Stewart are literally two of the greatest runners in the world, it is official. We regale a legendary tale of running to a place we didn't really want to go to, and the ballache of getting home again. Basic adulting, insulting listeners, throwing a party for your shoes, making Amy feel ill, dodgy burritos, and Crocs.

#65 - Hot Weather is Bullshit

Amy and Stewart have both been out on recces, which is a like a pre-brag to say "check out the run I'm going to do, it's so long it needs recce-ing first." We actually run together for most of a day to reach a statue we've no real interest in. Also discussed is wiping your nose really fast, how to kill a sheep, hit you with some hot ultra stats and wonder why anyone would buy Frankenstein shoes.

#64 - Clowns are Bullshit feat. Sanna Duthie

We speak to Sanna Duthie about smashing the Pembrokeshire Coast Path record, sandwiches, dogs, and hallucinating. Stewart and Amy discuss periods interrupting training, coccyx pain, the wrong socks, and we play our first quiz: Bullshit or Bullshit? Which, of course, we immediately fuck up. Yes, it's another animal disrupted episode, but you should be used to that by now!

#63 - Jogging is Bullshit

When is running jogging? What is jogging? Does it matter? Why do people hate joggers? Have we said jogging too many times? What a strange word, jog, ging. Doesn't even sound like a word anymore... ANYWAY, we tackle this vital issue head-on with our usual combination of disdain and apathy as well as announce our new favourite listener, discuss terrifying hats, bullshit new races, running gear marketing nonsense, and the most incredible reveal about Amy Genders that you will have to stop your run and sit down to prepare for.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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!

#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!

#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!

#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.

#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...

#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?

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

#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?"

#42 - Back-to-back Marathons are Bullshit feat. Ben Smith

Three episodes in one month and ANOTHER amazing guest? You're damn right. Ben Smith took on an extraordinary challenge back in 2015, and is gearing up to do another. Find out all about how he got on, how injured he got, and how stopping took its toll. As ever, we skirt around the edges of running by talking about socks, tea, dogs and moving your injury around rather than fixing it.

#41 - T-shirts are Bullshit feat. Connor Strynkowski aka Pin Skin Man

IT HAPPENED We tracked him down and somehow made him agree to talk to us, and he was lovely. Phew. We also talk a fair bit about equality and Amy says 'intersectionality' a few times, well she is a doctor after all. There's a lot of actual bullshit going on in the world at the moment, and we address it where we can but we're not the experts you need and urge you to find out more about race issues, LGB issues, trans issues, and all the other groups currently under attack.

#40 - Sweating is Bullshit feat. Mark Remy

Our guest is a former editor of RunnersWorld.com and the founder of Dumb Runner, Mark Remy, and we get a great insight into the other side of running journalism and why some of those bizarre articles need to exist. We also discuss running early, the ideal time to poo, massive ankles, why you hate cross training, and we have another running confession.

#39 - Cross-training is Bullshit

The only thing worse than running is not running, right? In this episode we delve in the murky world of cross-training, and why pretty much all of it is bullshit. Speaking of not running, we both share non-running related injury stories and Amy continues her bid to become an inspirational speaker. Music credit to http://www.freesfx.co.uk

#38 - Touching Your Face is Bullshit

While we're still allowed to run, we'll still complain about it. We read out your running confessions, and will happily keep taking them on an ongoing basis because we know you're all terrible running sinners, and we can forgive you. We explain why you won't be seeing a BS face mask, get the lowdown on the Ross Barkley 5k, and tell fat-shaming advertisers to fuck the fuck off. Features an appearance from everyone's favourite corgi.

#37 - Running in your Garden is Bullshit feat. Gareth Allen

Providing a mild distraction from your lockdown, Running is BS delves into the bizarre world of the garden marathon, running up Everest in your house and other weird things desperate runners are doing to stay occupied and get their distance in. Has Amy been running? You may be pleasantly surprised. And Stu urges you to stop running up and down the same parks, canal paths, and streets and go and do a bit of exploring! Our guest this week is Gareth Allen, an ultra runner who live streamed his garden marathon to a worldwide audience!

#36 - Q&As are Bullshit

What do you do when there's no running to talk about? Talk about yourself! Thanks to all our listeners who sent in questions for us, we had a great time going through them and offering our complete lack of expertise as answers. We manage to squeeze in a bit of bullshit running news, and have now both adopted the Genders Studio™ method which is effective but doesn't half make your head a bit hot.

#35 - Showers are Bullshit

Amy massively overreacts to a single comment about her audio and has taken a drastic solution to improve the ‘studio’. We inevitably drop the C-bomb as the world of running is now dominated by the reaction to COVID-19 and its impacts, as well as post-run showers, brambles, fancy teas, and fell races that haven’t been cancelled. We also ask very important questions such as “Would you wear a manbra” and “Is it ok to just go and run a strava segment?”… See more

#34 - Coronavirus is Bullshit feat. Liz Ayres & Howard Owen

A last minute stand in for Amy sees SBC rock the mic with Stewart for this episode full of all kinds of running bullshit. There's sweary banter galore with chafing, race cancellations, filthy puns, and making noises at gross out comments. We have bonus double guestage with London Marathon pacer Liz Ayres giving us a rundown of the changes being made to this year's race and Howard Owen's review of his, understandably, slowest ever marathon in Siberia. Support us You can support this podcast by donating monthly, buying a buff or snagging some advertising on Patreon, or buy some of our awesome BS merch from Spreadshirt.

#33 - High Jump is Bullshit feat. Sharon Heveran

Stewart and Amy (and a yappy Corgi) take on the biggest and most important topics in running (probably) in yet another episode of the podcast that loves to hate running. We talk about being ill, boobs, race tshirts, and speak to a former international high jumper and coach who only bloody went to the Olympics, Sharon Heveran. News Tokyo marathon to cancel entries from general public | The Case Against Stretching | Research finds running in the wrong sized sports bra shortens your stride Support us You can support this podcast by donating monthly, buying a buff or snagging some advertising on Patreon, or buy some of our awesome BS merch from Spreadshirt.

#32 - Nike is Bullshit

The podcast that loves to hate running delves into the murky world of shoes, and the whole Nike debacle. Watch out, Stu has read, like, two articles and now has Opinions. We also talk about why you shouldn't use Eventbrite for races, how far breasts bounce, and the best way to kill time during a quarantine. This episode is dedicated to Cactus. He was a very good boi. You can support this podcast on Patreon and buy BS merch from Spreadshirt.

#31 Cross Country is Bullshit feat. Maud Hodson

It's Cross Country time, so we've spoken to Maud Hodson about Run Equal, a fantastic campaign that wants men and women to run the same distance. It doesn't sound like a lot to ask does it? You'd be surprised at the bullshit they encounter... This episode's Bullshit Running News theme is like nothing you've ever heard before (by which we mean good), and that's all thanks to our awesome Patreon subscribers. Why not give us a dollar? If you want a buff, this is the place to go. You want merch? We got merch: https://shop.spreadshirt.co.uk/runningisbullshit/ Cover photo credit: Leonard Martin

#30 - Starting to Run is Bullshit

The running podcast with the worst running hosts is back, and who better to dish out the advice than someone who's been injured for 2 years and someone who doesn't run? In this episode, we insult New Zealanders, talk about dog shit, and endlessly scream into the void about 'burning off those Christmas calories'. ‘Women have less ego. Men think: How hard can this be?’: the female ultra-athletes leading the field. This episode is sponsored by Angela Foster-Swailes, Ben Timpson, Elizabeth Rees, Francis Snoding, Harry Bryant, Huw Phillips, Jay, John Welch, Jonathan Carter, Kris Whitmore, M Jones, Matt Caffyn, Matt Garner, Nicky Genders, Richard Skyrme, Rob Smith, and Steph Hall - THANK YOU! Head to patreon.com/runningisbullshit to see how you can support this podcast.

#29 - 2019 was Bullshit

Our yearly review of the year, and you guessed it, it was bullshit. Naturally, we bring you more exciting tea updates, and talk about Amy's ludicrously cute puppy Finley and how much he shits and has ruined her life. We talk about our new year's resolutions (don't hold your breath), and recap the Bullshit Running News that caught our eye during the year. AND there's a new way to support Running is Bullshit - Patreon.

#28 - Fell Running is Bullshit feat. Gary Damer and Dean Smith

Well Amy hasn't been running, but that's no longer a big deal as Stu can't stop racing for some reason. We have double guest action with Gary Damer and Dean Smith from Behind the Medal podcast, who definitely love running and swearing more than us! We give you top dogging tips, and all we ask in return is your opinion on what Bullshit Tea should taste like. It makes more sense if you listen rather than reading this tbh...

#27 - Eye Worms are Bullshit

Another episode, another week where Amy hasn't run, but don't worry you won't be disappointed by the reason. Our guest is Kerrie Aldridge, one of the pack of the back runners at the 2019 London Marathon who were so mistreated. We find how she got started and why she's going back to London. You can also find out more about her amazing charity work here: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

#26 - Poop is Bullshit

The best three weekly podcast that loves to hate running is back. There's the usual amount of bullshit, and somewhat inevitably, actual shit to discuss. We talk about American race fees, the 'Great' Runs and arbitrary scoring systems. Stu had so much to complain about he forgot to mention the extremely minor barbwire injury he got while trail running, but hopefully now you've read this and know about it.

#25 - The IAAF is Bullshit

Amy's lack of planning really comes into its own this week as she describes the trail run from hell and Stewart has a lot to get off his chest. We talk about why watching running might not actually be bullshit, but how the World Championships really were, the new way to enter Tough Mudder, and a discussion on what is your price on for shitting yourself at the end of a race. Ivor Hewitt's blog: https://blog.ivor.org/2018/08/my-accident.html

#24 - Watching Running is Bullshit

The only thing worse than running is watching other people running. You know it, we know it, so here it all is. Episode also features Amy's animal adventures, trollunteering, and Stewart ruining the accessibility of the podcast by not being completely shit. We want to hear about your rookie running errors, and if you've ever seen non-runners tucking into the post-race food or aid stations! Drop us a line on twitter, facebook or email!

#23 - Tripping is Bullshit feat. Ella Dove

Hear the sad voices of Amy and Stewart as we once again delve into the bullshit world of running. Includes, amongst other things, Theresa May, the legend of Pin Skin Man, Ed Balls and our lovely guest Ella Dove who has the ULTIMATE running injury story.

#22 - Weather is Bullshit

"There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes" BULLSHIT. Obviously we think that, it's our thing. We also discuss strava "art", pissing in the path, Eliud Kipchoge selling out, and Ed Milliband.

#21 - Gyms are Bullshit feat. Tom Fairbrother part 2

Can anyone beat Pin Skin Man? That's the vital question being asked in this episode. We also discuss sweating, Father Ted, Love island, how to poo and dead sheep. You know, all the important stuff. Tom Fairbrother joins us for part 2 of his interview to talk about his experience of eating disorders and how we can support our fellow runners. The #TRAINBRAVE campaign aims to inspire more athletes to share their stories and raise awareness of the risks of eating disorders and RED-s. https://trainbrave.org/

#20 - Getting Lost is Bullshit feat. Tom Fairbrother part 1

We speak to Tom Fairbrother, the disqualified winner of Race to the Stones, about his experience and the most aggressive race strategy you've ever heard of. Plenty of news, rants and complaint as per usual, and a surprisingly strong defence of Disney races, though not from either of us... Tom co-founded Train Brave, a campaign to support runners with eating disorders and to raise awareness of this important issue: https://trainbrave.org/

#19 - Geese are Bullshit

The podcast that loves to hate running is back to talk about goose banter, not training, running hangovers, and surprisingly little about bodily fluids for a change. Our topic this episode is shit races and virtual races/runs. Are they all bullshit, or is there a place for them?

#18 - Treadmills are Bullshit feat. Holly Corlett

The podcast that loves to hate running! This episode we talk to Holly Corlett, better know to the Bullshitters as SBC, about her weird running story which ultimately lead to running on a treadmill for 24 hours... We also talk a lot about snot and where to deposit it, and ask you what running things did you learn about far too late? Running is BS buffs now available! Get in touch to get merched up.

#17 - Training Plans are Bullshit

WE DID ULTRAS We talk about ultras. Have you done ultras? Contact us about ultras. (Don't worry, we're both shit at them)

#16 - Sprinting is Bullshit feat. Mica Moore

When is a long distance training session not a long distance training session? Our guest Mica Moore is quicker sitting down than she is running! We discover another dastardly supervillain in a dramatic reading and see the return of the Amy Genders' Gender Agenda!

#15 - Marathons are Bullshit

SO, here's our London Marathon special all about, like, marathons, and why they're, like, bullshit. We also, like, respond to criticism and find out Amy doesn't know how sentences start. Bullshit running news, more updates from China, and we ask how far do you trust a fart? Oh, and there's a COMPETITION!

#14 - Funnel Duckers are Bullshit feat. Danny Norman

Danny rants do do do do do do, Danny rants do do do do do do... With Me Now presenter Danny Norman is our guest to talk about the background to his fantastic podcast and some parkrun bullshit.

#13 - Trail Running is Bullshit

We're lacing up our trail shoes and heading out into the wilderness for this episode as we talk about trail running. We talk about Barkley, the bullshit running news and of course your tweets and bullshit stories. Have you fallen out on a run? We want to hear about it.

#12 - Ultras are Bullshit feat. Rhys Jenkins

Our guest is a rock solid legend, the 'inspirational' Rhys Jenkins, ultra runner and race director. Of course, we talk to him about poo. We read your tweets, the bullshit running news, and bullshit story of the week! Let us know if Mercury has affected your running recently...

#11 - Running Inspiration is Bullshit

Find out why we're big in Japan, Amy talks about poo and Stewart tells his favourite tampon story... This weeks theme is running inspiration, and why it's complete bullshit.

#10 - Mental Illness is Bullshit feat. Hope Virgo

We interview the fantastic Hope Virgo and get a great insight into eating disorders and running, as well as making up a whole backstory for her as a superhero against her invented arch enemy... We also have a competition WINNER - gotta listen to find out who though. Please tell us what wasps are for, what makes a running wanker, and bully Amy into running more so she has something to talk about for next time.

#9 - Running Wankers are Bullshit

COMPETITION TIME - leave us a review, screenshot it, send it to us and you can win this rather snazzy backpack: https://iamrunbox.com/en/backpack/3-backpack-lite.html#/color-orange

#8 - Irongirl is Bullshit feat. Liz Rees

This week we're joined by Liz Rees, an awesome runner, supporter and C25k graduate and leader! She gets stuck into what's bullshit about being a chubby runner and how she's turned that into everlasting twitter glory. We also have loads of contact from our listeners, and we mostly insult them for their loyalty. Sorry.

#7 - 2018 Was Bullshit

The final episode of 2018! It's been quite a bullshit year, so what could be better than making a podcast about it? There are some proper pearls of wisdom in this episode and, frankly, more calls to action than is decent.

#6 - Races are Bullshit

We've got a whole load of race hate for you on this episode. Wait, what? Phrasing? No that seems ok to me...

#5 - Sports Bras are Bullshit feat. Hannah Phillips

This episode is a bit boob obsessed, but for all the right reasons! Hannah the Runner is our amazing guest as we tackle some of the week's running news, and continue to complain about the thing we love the most.

#4 - Portaloos are Bullshit

How not to propose during a marathon, Americans in sports bras, and complaining about every single thing in the lead up to a big race. This week we want your toilet stories! Send them to us on twitter and Facebook.

#3 - North Korea is Bullshit feat. Kate Derrick

The podcast that hates to love running is back with your responses to last week when we solved gender inequality in running (you're welcome), discussing our bitter jealousy of world records and we even manage to rope in a guest! Kate Derrick is the Grumpy Jogger, so who better to tell us all about what she hates most about running. Don't forget to let us know about your chafing issues, and what has been BS about your running this week.

#2 - Censorship is Bullshit

Amy and Stewart discuss friend of the show Bobbi, women's stuff, and absolutely do not mention eggs.

#1 - Nipples are Bullshit

Amy and Stewart talk about themselves, the speed camera challenge and Stewart's nipples. **EDIT** Honestly, these get much better. Maybe check out a new episode before starting from here?

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