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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

Esther Manito 24 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons chat about all things running. It's a podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... basically anyone that has a pair of trainers.

Episodes

S01 E25 - Anyone Else Got Runners Guilt?
S01 E25 - Anyone Else Got Runners Guilt? Jul 23, 2026 2164 Anyone else feel like a failure because they haven't run for a while? Join the club! Esther and Zoe chat about a bunch of emotions from not running. And if that wasn't enough Esther shows us one of her hidden talents. ENJOY! Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! And tell a couple of friends while you're at it.
S01 E24 - How to Run When it's HOT!
S01 E24 - How to Run When it's HOT! Jul 16, 2026 2132 Jesus it's hot! So we've done an episode going through some rudimentary ways to either stay cool or adapt to running in this god awful heat. Please note any advice given is just a hunch and shouldn't be followed without careful consideration. WE ARE NOT DOCTORS... No matter how smart we might sound. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enj
S01 E23 - Helen Thorn & Her Unfinished Arguments
S01 E23 - Helen Thorn & Her Unfinished Arguments Jul 9, 2026 2145 We have the fantastic Helen Thorn (Scummy Mummies) on the show this week! OMG what a fucking joy. Not only is she a brilliant runner but also an epically wonderful human. Helen's new book 'How to Face Big Change: and Come Back Stronger' is out now - https://amzn.eu/d/0hdhZG6o We'd also hugely recommend her other books! And if you haven't been to see Scummy Mummies on tour or listen to their pod
S01 E22 - You Can't Stop Esme Running! Go Go Go!
S01 E22 - You Can't Stop Esme Running! Go Go Go! Jun 18, 2026 2282 We have the unstoppable Esme Gummer on the podcast this week to tell us about her running challenge around the UK. We'll be there to support her in London and Brighton. GET INVOLVED! Also... Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find to find out about their brilliant events you can take part in. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced
S01 E21 - Sorting My Runner's Drawer
S01 E21 - Sorting My Runner's Drawer Jun 11, 2026 2251 This week Esther has been sorting her draws and Zoe's been doing eff all by the sounds of it... Just kidding Zoe. There's also a story about an electricuted nipple if that's your thing? Also... Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find to find out about their brilliant events you can take part in. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produ
S01 E20 - Going 'Full Sables' with Paul Tonkinson
S01 E20 - Going 'Full Sables' with Paul Tonkinson Jun 4, 2026 2620 This week we have our wonderful friend and runner PAUL TONKINSON who's fresh (one year removed) from having run the Marathon Des Sables. Tonk's take on his journey through the desert almost makes us want to give it a go. Almost. Paul's book - RUNNING THROUGH SAND is out now. - https://amzn.eu/d/04UQEp5R Paul's running podcast 'RUNNING COMMENTARY' with Rob Deering is also brilliant. - https://p
S01 E19 - There's a Mooose!
S01 E19 - There's a Mooose! May 28, 2026 2635 This week we discuss the guilt of not running. How mad it is that we feel bad when we've missed a run or two. Plus Michael Ulloa busts a big myth about KNEES. Check out his podcast - How To: Fitness - for more brilliant insight into running nutrition and training - https://open.spotify.com/show/7HyY6ARcNAznutJvqZuLJm?si=56aad5a35aca49b9 Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - h
S01 E18 - Shin Splints and Record Breakers
S01 E18 - Shin Splints and Record Breakers May 21, 2026 1893 This week we discuss (amongst other things)... New Socks - Running in the dark - An Irish lady - A lie that backfired - and a couple of Esther's theories... Plus Michael Ulloa gives us the lowdown on using long distance running as a good way to lose weight. SPOILER - IT'S NOT. Also check out his podcast - How To: Fitness - for more brilliant insight into running nutrition and training. Big t
S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run!
S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run! May 14, 2026 1862 This week we have the incredible/awesome/brilliant Jen Brister on the pod to talk to us about her next marathon... Only kidding... Jen doesn't do running, but Esther is running on behalf of her non-profit 'ALL OUR RELATIONS' - a brilliant cause helping a number of families in Gaza survive. Plus Michael Ulloa gives us the lowdown on protein and why it's an important part of the diet... Just maybe
S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks
S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks May 7, 2026 2242 This week Zoe describes her beautiful run in Angmering (not meringue Esther) amongst the bluebells and crop fields and Esther gets excited for their Rome half marathon. There's also a few more unsolicited beauty tips for Zoe. Enjoy! Plus Michael Ulloa uncovers the AI fitness instructors selling a lie. We've got it all! Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - https://www.atwev
S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion
S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion Apr 30, 2026 2580 This week we take a shallow dive into the London Marathon and discuss the burning issues - praying for bad weather, honey on toast, self inflicted injuries and Esther's beauty tips. We've got it all! Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one of their brilliant events to take part in. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by
S01 E14 - Amelia Hamilton... and her bejazzled inhaler!
S01 E14 - Amelia Hamilton... and her bejazzled inhaler! Apr 23, 2026 2139 This week we have the brilliant and talented comedian and rapper Amelia Hamilton on to explain to us what 'rawdogging' is because it turns out we had it wrong all along. Not really, Amelia talks running, asthma, swimming and a bit of cycling. And we answer her running worries... incredibly badly. Big thanks to ATW for sponsoring the series. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one

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