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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

Esther Manito 24 Episodes Sep 17, 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 E33 - Anyone struggling with running shorts?
S01 E33 - Anyone struggling with running shorts? Sep 17, 2026 2596 Esther and Zoe chat with the wonderful Mary Johnson the founder of KitFox - a running brand built for women, designed directly from feedback from the running community. Can't wait to try some of her brilliant designs. We are also starting a Patreon membership where we'll have a second exclusive members episode each week where we answer your questions and share your running stories. Get involved
S01 E32 - Running with a Record Breaker
S01 E32 - Running with a Record Breaker Sep 10, 2026 1881 Esther and Zoe run with the brilliant Esme Gummer as part of her world record breaking running extravaganza. Esme is running 5000km and taking in every city in the UK where she'll then run a 5km with her fans. Esther and Zoe joined for the Brighton run and where in absolute awe. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscrib
S01 E31 - Year of the Crazy Running Events
S01 E31 - Year of the Crazy Running Events Sep 3, 2026 2428 Esther has decided that we are going to do an extraordinary amount of what I would call mad runs next year. I'm not sure I'm happy about it but I guess it's something to look forward to and then regret in equal measure. Plod on. 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 E30 - Living With Jeremy
S01 E30 - Living With Jeremy Aug 27, 2026 2402 This week we chat about Esme, live pod and bench pressing. And Zoe tells a story aout mummy falling down. Oh no. 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_joke_podcast/ Learn
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

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