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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

Esther Manito 24 Episodes Aug 20, 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 E29 - Who Likes to Sing while they Run?
S01 E29 - Who Likes to Sing while they Run? Aug 20, 2026 2497 This week hot on the agenda is the hot hot sun. God it's hot. Esther loves to belt out a tune while on a plod... Zoe not so much. 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. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_jo
S01 E28 - The Joys of Finishing Last
S01 E28 - The Joys of Finishing Last Aug 13, 2026 2111 This week we discuss, amongst other things, the joy of finishing last. Yeah the ego takes a bit of a battering but none of us are olympians so lets just get out there and enjoy ourselves! Esther is doing a warm-up gig in Edinburgh so go see her at The Monkey Barrel - https://edfringemap.com/shows/esther-manito-ranting-queen-work-in-progress-3f79facf9b1e70295603f6894950893f1ef6076d Hosted b
S01 E27 - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth do some Power-Lifting
S01 E27 - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth do some Power-Lifting Aug 6, 2026 2991 We have the brilliant duo Rob Rouse and Tom Wrigglesworth on this week to discuss adding weights into your running. Well, it's more a chat of how to build your own home gym and how to survive falling off stage but we had the best intentions. Rob is on tour again soon so go see him - https://robrouse.com/ Esther is doing a warm-up gig in Edinburgh so go see her at The Monkey Barrel - htt
S01 E26 - Marathon Tips with George Lewis
S01 E26 - Marathon Tips with George Lewis Jul 30, 2026 2019 We have gorgeous George on the podcast this week. What an absolute pleasure. He's a touch faster than us but has promised to pull us round London Marathon so we can all run together. Thanks George. 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. 🎧 New episodes every Thurs
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

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