The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

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.

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S01 E32 - Running with a Record Breaker

September 10, 2026 • 31 mins

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 subscribe! And tell a couple of friends wh...

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S01 E31 - Year of the Crazy Running Events

September 3, 2026 • 40 mins

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. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday...

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S01 E30 - Living With Jeremy

August 27, 2026 • 40 mins

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 more about your ad choices. Visit...

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S01 E29 - Who Likes to Sing while they Run?

August 20, 2026 • 41 mins

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_joke_podcast/ Learn more about your...

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S01 E28 - The Joys of Finishing Last

August 13, 2026 • 35 mins

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 by Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons. Pro...

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S01 E27 - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth do some Power-Lifting

August 6, 2026 • 49 mins

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 - https://edfringemap.com/shows/esther-m...

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S01 E26 - Marathon Tips with George Lewis

July 30, 2026 • 33 mins

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 Thursday 📲 Follow us on Instagram: ht...

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S01 E25 - Anyone Else Got Runners Guilt?

July 23, 2026 • 36 mins

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. 🎧 New episodes every Thursday 📲...

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S01 E24 - How to Run When it's HOT!

July 16, 2026 • 35 mins

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. Enjoy, like and subscribe! And tell a...

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S01 E23 - Helen Thorn & Her Unfinished Arguments

July 9, 2026 • 35 mins

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 podcast... Well... Why not? You should...

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S01 E22 - You Can't Stop Esme Running! Go Go Go!

June 18, 2026 • 38 mins

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 by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Prod...

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S01 E21 - Sorting My Runner's Drawer

June 11, 2026 • 37 mins

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. Produced by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot P...

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S01 E20 - Going 'Full Sables' with Paul Tonkinson

June 4, 2026 • 43 mins

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://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/runnin...

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S01 E19 - There's a Mooose!

May 28, 2026 • 43 mins

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 - https://www.atwevents.co.uk/ - to fi...

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S01 E18 - Shin Splints and Record Breakers

May 21, 2026 • 31 mins

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 thanks to ATW for sponsoring the ser...

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S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run!

May 14, 2026 • 31 mins

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 cons...

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S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks

May 7, 2026 • 37 mins

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 ...

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S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion

April 30, 2026 • 43 mins

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 Producti...

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S01 E14 - Amelia Hamilton... and her bejazzled inhaler!

April 23, 2026 • 35 mins

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 ...

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S01 E13 - What they don't tel you about Running NAKED!

April 16, 2026 • 29 mins

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...

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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

Episodes

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S01 E30 - Living With Jeremy

S01 E29 - Who Likes to Sing while they Run?

S01 E28 - The Joys of Finishing Last

S01 E27 - Rob Rouse & Tom Wrigglesworth do some Power-Lifting

S01 E26 - Marathon Tips with George Lewis

S01 E25 - Anyone Else Got Runners Guilt?

S01 E24 - How to Run When it's HOT!

S01 E23 - Helen Thorn & Her Unfinished Arguments

S01 E22 - You Can't Stop Esme Running! Go Go Go!

S01 E21 - Sorting My Runner's Drawer

S01 E20 - Going 'Full Sables' with Paul Tonkinson

S01 E19 - There's a Mooose!

S01 E18 - Shin Splints and Record Breakers

S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run!

S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks

S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion

S01 E14 - Amelia Hamilton... and her bejazzled inhaler!

S01 E13 - What they don't tel you about Running NAKED!

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