The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons en Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons chat about all things running. It's a podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Basically anyone that has a pair of trainers. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/56a11c42-f6e3-11f0-a7de-5f78787df388/image/aa7d67fce252f8bbb38439acc3cdf120.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons episodic The Running Joke Esther Manito Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons chat about all things running. It's a podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Basically anyone that has a pair of trainers. Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons chat about all things running. It's a podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Basically anyone that has a pair of trainers.

]]> Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons joel@dotdotdot.productions S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run! 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 not in the quantities that Zoe consumes... 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito 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 not in the quantities that Zoe consumes... 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 not in the quantities that Zoe consumes...


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 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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 1862 S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks 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.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one of their brilliant events to take part in. 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 May 2026 06:04:00 -0000 Face cheeks not bum cheeks full Esther Manito 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.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one of their brilliant events to take part in. 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one of their brilliant events to take part in.


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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 2242 S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the podcast

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 2580 S01 E14 - Amelia Hamilton... and her bejazzled inhaler! 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 of their brilliant events to take part in. 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito 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 of their brilliant events to take part in. 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 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 of their brilliant events to take part in.


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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race!

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 2139 S01 E13 - What they don't tel you about Running NAKED! This week we have the wonderful Lee Wood aka The Naked Runner in the studio (fully clothed) to talk us through our hundred or so questions about running NAKED. 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:01:00 -0000 full Esther Manito This week we have the wonderful Lee Wood aka The Naked Runner in the studio (fully clothed) to talk us through our hundred or so questions about running NAKED. 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week we have the wonderful Lee Wood aka The Naked Runner in the studio (fully clothed) to talk us through our hundred or so questions about running NAKED.


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 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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race!

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 1797 S01 E12 - I got chased by a BADGER! ...And what to do if you are confronted by a BEAR. It's all in this brilliant and informative podcast. This week we are joined by Sandy Beales who, amongst many other things, has toured the world with 1Direction (as their bassist) . 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:30:00 -0000 full Esther Manito ...And what to do if you are confronted by a BEAR. It's all in this brilliant and informative podcast. This week we are joined by Sandy Beales who, amongst many other things, has toured the world with 1Direction (as their bassist) . 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 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ...And what to do if you are confronted by a BEAR.

It's all in this brilliant and informative podcast.


This week we are joined by Sandy Beales who, amongst many other things, has toured the world with 1Direction (as their bassist) .


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 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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race!

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/

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]]> 1511 S01 E11 - Drinking and running don't mix... Esther and Zoe discuss their terrible preparations for their Lee Valley 10km. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther and Zoe discuss their terrible preparations for their Lee Valley 10km. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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 🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race! 📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther and Zoe discuss their terrible preparations for their Lee Valley 10km.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!

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

🏃‍♀️ Thanks to ATW Events for hosting the race!

📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/running_joke_podcast/


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 1606 S01 E10 - The Truth About Running Events (It’s Chaos) This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with Mr ATW himself - James Shipley! James has built ATW from one single race into a powerhouse of the racing calendar with over 50 races a year. Having just done Lee Valley we can attest that they are genuinely great events and welcoming to all. The music played, the sun shone and there were snack galore! Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with Mr ATW himself - James Shipley! James has built ATW from one single race into a powerhouse of the racing calendar with over 50 races a year. Having just done Lee Valley we can attest that they are genuinely great events and welcoming to all. The music played, the sun shone and there were snack galore! Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with Mr ATW himself - James Shipley!

James has built ATW from one single race into a powerhouse of the racing calendar with over 50 races a year. Having just done Lee Valley we can attest that they are genuinely great events and welcoming to all. The music played, the sun shone and there were snack galore!

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


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.

x

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 1687 S01 E09 - Tastes like something scraped from a hutch... This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with the BRILLIANT Michael Ulloa! Michael is a nutritionist and trainer (and a instagram legend). He helps us debunk a load of the crap that is spewed out by some so called health influencers. Honestly some of the stuff he finds is genuinely unbelievable and often hilarious... The H302 water is a particular favourite. Do check him out - @michaelulloapt Also... BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with the BRILLIANT Michael Ulloa! Michael is a nutritionist and trainer (and a instagram legend). He helps us debunk a load of the crap that is spewed out by some so called health influencers. Honestly some of the stuff he finds is genuinely unbelievable and often hilarious... The H302 water is a particular favourite. Do check him out - @michaelulloapt Also... BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week Esther and Zoe have a chat with the BRILLIANT Michael Ulloa!

Michael is a nutritionist and trainer (and a instagram legend). He helps us debunk a load of the crap that is spewed out by some so called health influencers. Honestly some of the stuff he finds is genuinely unbelievable and often hilarious... The H302 water is a particular favourite.

Do check him out - @michaelulloapt


Also... BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


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.

x

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 2142 S01 E08 - This is not me!!! This week Esther and Zoe look through their official Brighton Half Marathon photos... with absolute disgust. We also have the brilliant author and runner Phil Hewitt on the show who has not only run 42 marathons but also documented the healing ability that running can have. His story of his horrific assault in Cape Town and how running saved him is both tragic and awe inspiring. His ability to fight death and win is truly amazing! BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito This week Esther and Zoe look through their official Brighton Half Marathon photos... with absolute disgust. We also have the brilliant author and runner Phil Hewitt on the show who has not only run 42 marathons but also documented the healing ability that running can have. His story of his horrific assault in Cape Town and how running saved him is both tragic and awe inspiring. His ability to fight death and win is truly amazing! BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This week Esther and Zoe look through their official Brighton Half Marathon photos... with absolute disgust.

We also have the brilliant author and runner Phil Hewitt on the show who has not only run 42 marathons but also documented the healing ability that running can have. His story of his horrific assault in Cape Town and how running saved him is both tragic and awe inspiring. His ability to fight death and win is truly amazing!


BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


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.

x

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]]> 2156 S01 E07 - I still had the Poirot moustache... Esther and Zoe discuss the pros and cons of trying to run on their hols. Zoe in the alps and Esther in Spain... You can probably guess the results! BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther and Zoe discuss the pros and cons of trying to run on their hols. Zoe in the alps and Esther in Spain... You can probably guess the results! BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther and Zoe discuss the pros and cons of trying to run on their hols. Zoe in the alps and Esther in Spain... You can probably guess the results!

BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


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.

x

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]]> 2186 S01 E06 - Prof Greg Whyte OBE and the psychology of running Esther and Zoe chat to the AMAZING Greg Whyte about the psychology of running and how to overcome the mind. We can really see why he has helped so many people achieve things they never thought they could. For more info, video, insights and even consultation services go to his website - https://thewhyteanswer.com/ BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther and Zoe chat to the AMAZING Greg Whyte about the psychology of running and how to overcome the mind. We can really see why he has helped so many people achieve things they never thought they could. For more info, video, insights and even consultation services go to his website - https://thewhyteanswer.com/ BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! 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. x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther and Zoe chat to the AMAZING Greg Whyte about the psychology of running and how to overcome the mind. We can really see why he has helped so many people achieve things they never thought they could.

For more info, video, insights and even consultation services go to his website - https://thewhyteanswer.com/

BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons.

Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.


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]]> 2469 S01 E05 - What would Esther and Zoe do for £250k...? Esther and Zoe chat about singing, Zoe's half marathon prep (or lack of), Esther's amazing 10mile dash for the train, Valentine's day, banishing the timing taboo... AND SO MUCH MORE! Check out Esther and Zoe on The ATW podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HbJuOCkCbLnM4Lxf4SpHg?si=39ceecde7d9c4dab - where they chat about nude runs EVEN MORE... BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! PLEASE! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther and Zoe chat about singing, Zoe's half marathon prep (or lack of), Esther's amazing 10mile dash for the train, Valentine's day, banishing the timing taboo... AND SO MUCH MORE! Check out Esther and Zoe on The ATW podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HbJuOCkCbLnM4Lxf4SpHg?si=39ceecde7d9c4dab - where they chat about nude runs EVEN MORE... BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! PLEASE! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther and Zoe chat about singing, Zoe's half marathon prep (or lack of), Esther's amazing 10mile dash for the train, Valentine's day, banishing the timing taboo... AND SO MUCH MORE!


Check out Esther and Zoe on The ATW podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HbJuOCkCbLnM4Lxf4SpHg?si=39ceecde7d9c4dab - where they chat about nude runs EVEN MORE...

BIG thanks to ATW Events for sponsoring the series and who organise amazing (running) events all over the country every weekend, where everyone feels welcome and supported. They really are great events for ALL.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons.

Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.

Enjoy, like and subscribe! PLEASE!

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]]> 2056 S01 E04 - Ivo Graham and his wonderful orange tracksuit Esther and Zoe grill Ivo about his running journey - from Sydney beaches to Eton lakes to the wilds of London and Leeds marathons. Go sponsor Ivo on his next marathon adventure pushing the brilliant Rosie Jones around another 26miler and also go see his latest stand up show touring this year. He's one of the very best! Also, thanks to our amazing sponsor ATW Events - who organise amazing (running) events all over the country, where everyone feels welcome and supported. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther and Zoe grill Ivo about his running journey - from Sydney beaches to Eton lakes to the wilds of London and Leeds marathons. Go sponsor Ivo on his next marathon adventure pushing the brilliant Rosie Jones around another 26miler and also go see his latest stand up show touring this year. He's one of the very best! Also, thanks to our amazing sponsor ATW Events - who organise amazing (running) events all over the country, where everyone feels welcome and supported. Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!! Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther and Zoe grill Ivo about his running journey - from Sydney beaches to Eton lakes to the wilds of London and Leeds marathons.

Go sponsor Ivo on his next marathon adventure pushing the brilliant Rosie Jones around another 26miler and also go see his latest stand up show touring this year. He's one of the very best!


Also, thanks to our amazing sponsor ATW Events - who organise amazing (running) events all over the country, where everyone feels welcome and supported.

Go to - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to find one to take part in. We're going to do the Lee Valley one and can't wait!!!


Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons.

Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.

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]]> 2449 S01 E03 - Alice Roberts invents the perfect human Esther the motivational guru got Prof Alice Roberts running again so she's come on the pod to say thanks. They talk about what the perfect human would look like, running motivation, large buttocks and so much more. Alice's best selling book 'Domination' is out in paperback now.You can buy it everywhere but here's an amazon link - https://amzn.eu/d/0fdzWQ77 Alice is also on tour so go see her LIVE... https://www.alice-roberts.co.uk/tour Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther the motivational guru got Prof Alice Roberts running again so she's come on the pod to say thanks. They talk about what the perfect human would look like, running motivation, large buttocks and so much more. Alice's best selling book 'Domination' is out in paperback now.You can buy it everywhere but here's an amazon link - https://amzn.eu/d/0fdzWQ77 Alice is also on tour so go see her LIVE... https://www.alice-roberts.co.uk/tour Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther the motivational guru got Prof Alice Roberts running again so she's come on the pod to say thanks.

They talk about what the perfect human would look like, running motivation, large buttocks and so much more.

Alice's best selling book 'Domination' is out in paperback now.You can buy it everywhere but here's an amazon link - https://amzn.eu/d/0fdzWQ77

Alice is also on tour so go see her LIVE... https://www.alice-roberts.co.uk/tour

Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.

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]]> 2075 S01 E02 - Have you ever had your gait measured? Esther has already forgotten the name of the podcast and Zoe has never had her barn doors measured... This episode is (extremely loosely) about running footwear. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Esther has already forgotten the name of the podcast and Zoe has never had her barn doors measured... This episode is (extremely loosely) about running footwear. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions. Enjoy, like and subscribe! x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Esther has already forgotten the name of the podcast and Zoe has never had her barn doors measured...

This episode is (extremely loosely) about running footwear.

Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons.

Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.

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]]> 1978 S01 E01 - Welcome to The Running Joke! Welcome to The Running Joke! A podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Anyone that has a pair of trainers... Or anyone that likes a laugh. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Each week They'll take a long hard look at something vaguely related to running - from shoes, to training techniques, to unavoidable pitstops. Enjoy, like and subscribe! Ps. Follow us on Insta - @running_joke_podcast x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:59:00 -0000 full Esther Manito Welcome to The Running Joke! A podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Anyone that has a pair of trainers... Or anyone that likes a laugh. Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Each week They'll take a long hard look at something vaguely related to running - from shoes, to training techniques, to unavoidable pitstops. Enjoy, like and subscribe! Ps. Follow us on Insta - @running_joke_podcast x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Welcome to The Running Joke! A podcast for runners, joggers, plodders, walkers... Anyone that has a pair of trainers... Or anyone that likes a laugh.

Hosted by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons.

Each week They'll take a long hard look at something vaguely related to running - from shoes, to training techniques, to unavoidable pitstops.

Enjoy, like and subscribe!

Ps. Follow us on Insta - @running_joke_podcast

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]]> 1954 The Running Joke - Coming Soon Join Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons as they they chat about all things running. Each week they'll take on a new subject from... 'struggling to stay motivated' to 'injury nightmares' to 'losing your socks'. And every so often they'll be joined by a special guest (Ivo Graham, Prof Alice Roberts, Prof Greg Whyte... and loads more). The series is sponsored by ATW Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:52:00 -0000 trailer Esther Manito Join Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons as they they chat about all things running. Each week they'll take on a new subject from... 'struggling to stay motivated' to 'injury nightmares' to 'losing your socks'. And every so often they'll be joined by a special guest (Ivo Graham, Prof Alice Roberts, Prof Greg Whyte... and loads more). The series is sponsored by ATW Events Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons as they they chat about all things running. Each week they'll take on a new subject from... 'struggling to stay motivated' to 'injury nightmares' to 'losing your socks'. And every so often they'll be joined by a special guest (Ivo Graham, Prof Alice Roberts, Prof Greg Whyte... and loads more).

The series is sponsored by ATW Events

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