You don't look like a runner
118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Non-elite, woke and very much weekly, your good friends Nick and Jon talk fitness, running and tech.
Expect: marathon training, nutrition and weight discussions (trigger warning for that, btw), and a lot of badly thought through equipment purchases.
Proud home of Nick's Shit Bluetooth Headphone Review. Non-pick for Runner's World 50 podcasts to run to, 2019. Please read the show notes. Ask if you'd like a Sticker.
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Avatar: the way of podcasts
December 15, 2022 16:31 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBThis is a fitness running and tech podcast by Nick and Jon. This is also a review of the world's biggest movie, Avatar. The movie stars Channing Tatum as Jake. A guy with no legs. We meet him first in space, where he’s floating about and demonstrating 3D to us all. But then he lands on a planet (no name) where Duke Nukem is driving a mech and getting really angry all the time. Also, there are Sigourney Weaver, a scientist, and Phoebe from Friends’s brother Frank and he loves mining. Thus...
Podcasts by the yard
September 24, 2022 09:33 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBTime marches on. Jon went off book and did an intro to explain the delay on this episode and try to contextualise it, but history keeps happening and it's now the day after the "mini-budget" and things seem to have gotten even worse. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Here's a chat we had before the heat wave when we innocently thought a 2 grand utility bill was a lot of money. The bed in the intro is I Walk With Ghosts by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au from https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ which...
Jacked as a Service
June 07, 2022 12:44 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBYou didn't hear us coming, did you? Nick is doing weights and saving the planet, Jon is living in the moment, and both want to be postmen. See you soon!
Jacked as a Service
June 07, 2022 12:44 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBYou didn't hear us coming, did you? Nick is doing weights and saving the planet, Jon is living in the moment, and both want to be postmen. See you soon!
A mid-range anecdote at best
November 29, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAttention please, Nick & Jon have asserted their rights under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the inventors of Battleships Monopoly. As ever we appreciate you but even more if you donate to the Refuge Christmas appeal: https://donate.refuge.org.uk/page/91965/donate/
A mid-range anecdote at best
November 29, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAttention please, Nick & Jon have asserted their rights under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988, to be identified as the inventors of Battleships Monopoly. As ever we appreciate you but even more if you donate to the Refuge Christmas appeal: https://donate.refuge.org.uk/page/91965/donate/
Sous le bureau, le gymnase!
December 24, 2020 09:50 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBGrab a dongle for your weights, and help yourself to a vegan Pukka pie—it's the Christmas episode. Don't want a vegan pie? Well have one anyway. We found time to chat about home gym set-ups, had a little festive chat, and uncovered yet more crippling social anxiety from Nick's past. Like the show? Show your support by supporting our favourite charities. As ever we're supporting [Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerpod) whose work is never more important than it is now. W...
Sous le bureau, le gymnase!
December 24, 2020 09:50 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBGrab a dongle for your weights, and help yourself to a vegan Pukka pie—it's the Christmas episode. Don't want a vegan pie? Well have one anyway. We found time to chat about home gym set-ups, had a little festive chat, and uncovered yet more crippling social anxiety from Nick's past. Like the show? Show your support by supporting our favourite charities. As ever we're supporting [Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerpod) whose work is never more important ...
Platinum White
November 11, 2020 16:45 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBHAPPY LOCKDOWN 2 BABY Nick is open to bribes, Jon is just trying to help, and we let it all go to our heads. * [We won an award](https://awards.discoverpods.com/winners-2020-discover-pods-awards/) — if you voted, thanks...also what were you thinking? But seriously though thanks * Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, send us a screenshot, and be in the raffle to win some shit headphones * As ever, if you can, [donate to Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...
Platinum White
November 11, 2020 16:45 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBHAPPY LOCKDOWN 2 BABY Nick is open to bribes, Jon is just trying to help, and we let it all go to our heads. * [We won an award](https://awards.discoverpods.com/winners-2020-discover-pods-awards/) — if you voted, thanks...also what were you thinking? But seriously though thanks * Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, send us a screenshot, and be in the raffle to win some shit headphones * As ever, if you can, [donate to Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerpod) - and ...
Get it done before the clap
May 03, 2020 19:05 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBFailing to read the country's mood, we met up once again to talk about fitness, running and tech. Nick has found a new dead format to worry about, Jon is putting it all on the plate, and we offer up a hot take on Zoom calls. Remember, if you don't use lockdown to learn a language, write that novel or work on your side hustle you're probably just trying to keep going as best as you can in pretty testing circumstances and in all honestly that's as worth clapping as anything e...
Get it done before the clap
May 03, 2020 19:05 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBFailing to read the country's mood, we met up once again to talk about fitness, running and tech. Nick has found a new dead format to worry about, Jon is putting it all on the plate, and we offer up a hot take on Zoom calls. Remember, if you don't use lockdown to learn a language, write that novel or work on your side hustle you're probably just trying to keep going as best as you can in pretty testing circumstances and in all honestly that's as worth clapping as anything else going on righ...
#ukcopchat
April 26, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBStay safe, keep well, and don't let the bastards grind you down. Charities are getting fewer funds right now and yet it feels like we're being asked to help more and more so we're sorry in advance for asking you to dig into your pockets, but here we are. Thing is, if you're still working right now you haven't got anything to spend your money on so do have a think about doing what you can to help people who need it. Here's one thought. If you had gone out to town drinking this weekend, an...
#ukcopchat
April 26, 2020 13:45 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBStay safe, keep well, and don't let the bastards grind you down. Charities are getting fewer funds right now and yet it feels like we're being asked to help more and more so we're sorry in advance for asking you to dig into your pockets, but here we are. Thing is, if you're still working right now you haven't got anything to spend your money on so do have a think about doing what you can to help people who need it. Here's one thought. If you had gone out to town drinking...
Narc, Narc, Narcing on Heaven's Door
February 24, 2020 07:55 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBHelp yourself to one of Daddy's sports biscuits and enter with us into the Book of Dreams, where we discuss the 2020 National Running Show, meet our idols (and immediately reject them) and try out yet another sports watch. Nick has been ghosting Jon, Jon has been giving Nick's home media set up short shrift, and both lads are asking: if the pants people are here then why aren't you? * [Spotify Kids](https://www.spotify.com/uk/kids) * [List Envy Podcast](https://listenvypod....
Narc, Narc, Narcing on Heaven's Door
February 24, 2020 07:55 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBHelp yourself to one of Daddy's sports biscuits and enter with us into the Book of Dreams, where we discuss the 2020 National Running Show, meet our idols (and immediately reject them) and try out yet another sports watch. Nick has been ghosting Jon, Jon has been giving Nick's home media set up short shrift, and both lads are asking: if the pants people are here then why aren't you? * [Spotify Kids](https://www.spotify.com/uk/kids) * [List Envy Podcast](https://listenvypod.com/) * [Jon's Li...
Morgan Spurwoke
January 25, 2020 19:15 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBNick is not well because he has eaten vegetarian takeaways for science. Links from this week's show: * [River Cottage Veg Everyday](https://amzn.to/2NYopWK) * [Veggie Lean in 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals with Workouts](https://amzn.to/2Gpnmut)
Morgan Spurwoke
January 25, 2020 19:15 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBNick is not well because he has eaten vegetarian takeaways for science. Links from this week's show: * [River Cottage Veg Everyday](https://amzn.to/2NYopWK) * [Veggie Lean in 15: 15-minute Veggie Meals with Workouts](https://amzn.to/2Gpnmut)
White gloved AirPod sommelieuse
January 18, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBMerry New Year! This week we go deep on home automation tech. We talk about winning at Veganuary, Nick treats us to not one but two bluetooth headphone reviews, Jon feels physically sick at the sound of the word "nubbin", and we make plans for the future which will never be mentioned again. * [Moko sports belt](https://amzn.to/361L0Yl) * [The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook](https://amzn.to/2NTQFtB) * [Sports Jelly Beans](https://amzn.to/2G4DaCI) * [Cambridge Audio Melomania ...
White gloved AirPod sommelieuse
January 18, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBMerry New Year! This week we go deep on home automation tech. We talk about winning at Veganuary, Nick treats us to not one but two bluetooth headphone reviews, Jon feels physically sick at the sound of the word "nubbin", and we make plans for the future which will never be mentioned again. * [Moko sports belt](https://amzn.to/361L0Yl) * [The Vegetarian Athlete’s Cookbook](https://amzn.to/2NTQFtB) * [Sports Jelly Beans](https://amzn.to/2G4DaCI) * [Cambridge Audio Melomania Bluetooth headpho...
Bandit at mile 5
December 14, 2019 15:30 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOK juicer, it's time for some fitness, running and tech chat. This week it's actually about ethics in bluetooth headphone journalism. Nick's on the cans, Jon just wants to eat his dinner, and we try out some edgy current affairs jokes that are already out of date. As well as comparing notes on our latest runs, we get into some heavy follow up about ethics and consumption in consumer electronics, put together our Runner Starter Pack and explore the curious world of boozed up...
Bandit at mile 5
December 14, 2019 15:30 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOK juicer, it's time for some fitness, running and tech chat. This week it's actually about ethics in bluetooth headphone journalism. Nick's on the cans, Jon just wants to eat his dinner, and we try out some edgy current affairs jokes that are already out of date. As well as comparing notes on our latest runs, we get into some heavy follow up about ethics and consumption in consumer electronics, put together our Runner Starter Pack and explore the curious world of boozed up running. * [Che...
The Buff and the Vest
November 22, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJon explains how to get everyone's attention during the Great North Run. Nick alleges he wears glasses. We are rather foolhardy in mentioning the date on tape. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things on Twitter](https://twitter.com/runnerpod) * [You can't pay for this content, but you can donate to Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerpod)
The Buff and the Vest
November 22, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJon explains how to get everyone's attention during the Great North Run. Nick alleges he wears glasses. We are rather foolhardy in mentioning the date on tape. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things on Twitter](https://twitter.com/runnerpod) * [You can't pay for this content, but you can donate to Shelter](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/runnerpod)
Season 2 Episode 1: Dad++
September 04, 2019 17:40 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWelcome to Season 2! What awaits you inside? Will there be a controversial new younger character who changes the dynamic of the show? Will Jon remember how to read the outro? Has the Audio Veteran delivered? You can probably guess the answers to all of these questions but it's about the journey so grab your stickers, pour a juice and settle in. --- Oh a quick plug. We briefly mention in the show that Jon is running the Great North Run for charity (mate). It's a charity that's really imp...
Season 2 Episode 1: Dad++
September 04, 2019 17:40 - 53 minutes - 37 MBWelcome to Season 2! What awaits you inside? Will there be a controversial new younger character who changes the dynamic of the show? Will Jon remember how to read the outro? Has the Audio Veteran delivered? You can probably guess the answers to all of these questions but it's about the journey so grab your stickers, pour a juice and settle in. --- Oh a quick plug. We briefly mention in the show that Jon is running the Great North Run for charity (mate). It's a charity ...
420 Google it
June 18, 2019 19:39 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBI'm not sure how to do a trigger warning when you don't read the show notes but please be aware that this episode does go into eating disorders and wider mental health issues. There are some jokes first. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things on Twitter](https://twitter.com/runnerpod) * [Ate](https://youate.com/app/)
420 Google it
June 18, 2019 19:39 - 59 minutes - 41.8 MBI'm not sure how to do a trigger warning when you don't read the show notes but please be aware that this episode does go into eating disorders and wider mental health issues. There are some jokes first. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things on Twitter](https://twitter.com/runnerpod) * [Ate](https://youate.com/app/)
All the bitbits
May 31, 2019 07:15 - 51 minutes - 36.7 MBGrab yourself a vegan milkshake, settle down, then stand up, throw the milkshake at a racist, and then settle down for a weekly slice of fitness, running, and tech. It's a running heavy episode this week. Sorry tech fans. Nick has a 10k PB, despite being at the wrong location, Jon has been running with kids, and we welcome the season of disgusting sweaty summer runs. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things o...
All the bitbits
May 31, 2019 07:15 - 51 minutes - 36.7 MBGrab yourself a vegan milkshake, settle down, then stand up, throw the milkshake at a racist, and then settle down for a weekly slice of fitness, running, and tech. It's a running heavy episode this week. Sorry tech fans. Nick has a 10k PB, despite being at the wrong location, Jon has been running with kids, and we welcome the season of disgusting sweaty summer runs. * [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/you-don-t-look-like-a-runner-445740) * [Tell us things on Twitter](https:...
Old Man Sweet Spot
May 13, 2019 13:25 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWelcome back, it's been a long week. I'll be honest, I lost the show notes. But you don't read them anyway, and anything I write here will be lost like tears in rain. So, we will have almost certainly discussed fitness, running and tech. Let me know what this episode of the show is about by tweeting @runnerpod. Peace.
Old Man Sweet Spot
May 13, 2019 13:25 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBWelcome back, it's been a long week. I'll be honest, I lost the show notes. But you don't read them anyway, and anything I write here will be lost like tears in rain. So, we will have almost certainly discussed fitness, running and tech. Let me know what this episode of the show is about by tweeting @runnerpod. Peace.
Marathon grams
April 18, 2019 16:40 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MBThe thing about fitness, running and tech is it's the little differences. Like in Chester they have the metric system... Welcome back! Kick off your over-pronation shoes, slide into your best slippers and pour yourself a wine based drink, it's time to catch up with your good friends Nick and Jon. Following on from our recent "after dark" episode, we are on our best behaviour this week. Find out how everyone did on the Mania Half, sync your running diaries up with ours and p...
Marathon grams
April 18, 2019 16:40 - 57 minutes - 40.6 MBThe thing about fitness, running and tech is it's the little differences. Like in Chester they have the metric system... Welcome back! Kick off your over-pronation shoes, slide into your best slippers and pour yourself a wine based drink, it's time to catch up with your good friends Nick and Jon. Following on from our recent "after dark" episode, we are on our best behaviour this week. Find out how everyone did on the Mania Half, sync your running diaries up with ours and please, just to be...
Trousers in the 80s
April 05, 2019 18:45 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MBDear listener This week's show notes, which surely you will not read, come in the form of an open open letter to friend of the show Blessed With Pace. Truly, the open letter is the coward's medium, as you will discover in this week's show. But while you may want world peace, I simply want to prove the power of mind control. At 29 minutes into this recording I will deliver a promise I made to friend of the show Blessed With Pace to use the power of my mind to make Nick talk...
Trousers in the 80s
April 05, 2019 18:45 - 59 minutes - 42.1 MBDear listener This week's show notes, which surely you will not read, come in the form of an open open letter to friend of the show Blessed With Pace. Truly, the open letter is the coward's medium, as you will discover in this week's show. But while you may want world peace, I simply want to prove the power of mind control. At 29 minutes into this recording I will deliver a promise I made to friend of the show Blessed With Pace to use the power of my mind to make Nick talk to me about pass...
A collection of arbitrary juices
March 05, 2019 22:30 - 58 minutes - 41 MBSorry everyone, but this is You Don’t Look Like a Runner and we are back. This week intellecual property will be stolen, Nick gets upstaged by Jon's other podcast husband, Jon makes like the Jesus of North Birmingham, and you, dear listener, are very much put in your place. * [160bpm Punk: run punk run on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXbLSzx0CLgOw?si=E-DTPFNOTPOcnouY2QuCHQ) * [The Mania Half is coming, 7th April 2019](https://themaniahalf.co.uk/) * [We ha...
A collection of arbitrary juices
March 05, 2019 22:30 - 58 minutes - 41 MBSorry everyone, but this is You Don’t Look Like a Runner and we are back. This week intellecual property will be stolen, Nick gets upstaged by Jon's other podcast husband, Jon makes like the Jesus of North Birmingham, and you, dear listener, are very much put in your place. * [160bpm Punk: run punk run on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/user/spotify/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXbLSzx0CLgOw?si=E-DTPFNOTPOcnouY2QuCHQ) * [The Mania Half is coming, 7th April 2019](https://themaniahalf...
Bread slacks
February 12, 2019 21:40 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBWe don't just do this in January you know: it's time for some fitness and tech chat. Nick has inevitably bought a television, Jon needs pavement advice from Tom Hardy, and we double up and then double down on headphones. * [The Mania Half is coming](https://themaniahalf.co.uk/) * [Tom Hardy's movie Locke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locke_(film) is basically a [disaster movie which takes place over the phone](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ao2r6qD22A) * [Armstrong & Mill...
Bread slacks
February 12, 2019 21:40 - 53 minutes - 37.6 MBWe don't just do this in January you know: it's time for some fitness and tech chat. Nick has inevitably bought a television, Jon needs pavement advice from Tom Hardy, and we double up and then double down on headphones. * [The Mania Half is coming](https://themaniahalf.co.uk/) * [Tom Hardy's movie Locke](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locke_(film) is basically a [disaster movie which takes place over the phone](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ao2r6qD22A) * [Armstrong & Miller: it's going to...
Unicorn device
January 31, 2019 23:44 - 53 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome back to your favourite fortnightly epsiode of weekly updates of fitness, running and tech. Turn up the sexy thermostat it's time to get involved in the neighbourhood watch. We take a weird segue into consumer advice, Nick is running again (again), Jon is picking a personal trainer and not a murderer, and we get serious about emergencies. * [Boldmere Bullets runner saved by his pals](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/mans-life-saved-after-boldmere-15677771) * [Running ...
Unicorn device
January 31, 2019 23:44 - 53 minutes - 39.3 MBWelcome back to your favourite fortnightly epsiode of weekly updates of fitness, running and tech. Turn up the sexy thermostat it's time to get involved in the neighbourhood watch. We take a weird segue into consumer advice, Nick is running again (again), Jon is picking a personal trainer and not a murderer, and we get serious about emergencies. * [Boldmere Bullets runner saved by his pals](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/mans-life-saved-after-boldmere-1567...
Not the place to be naked
January 04, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWelcome to this year’s episode of weekly podcast You Don’t Look Like a Runner. This week we refuse to give up on our Christmas diets, Nick shares some medical history, Jon finds the perfect gift, and we get excited about the new Gregg’s vegan sausage roll. * [Jon received this survivalist running bracelet](https://amzn.to/2R61xYE) * [The Mania Half is coming](https://themaniahalf.co.uk/) * [The Great North Bike Ride](http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com/) * [Greggs launches v...
Not the place to be naked
January 04, 2019 18:24 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBWelcome to this year’s episode of weekly podcast You Don’t Look Like a Runner. This week we refuse to give up on our Christmas diets, Nick shares some medical history, Jon finds the perfect gift, and we get excited about the new Gregg’s vegan sausage roll. * [Jon received this survivalist running bracelet](https://amzn.to/2R61xYE) * [The Mania Half is coming](https://themaniahalf.co.uk/) * [The Great North Bike Ride](http://www.greatnorthbikeride.com/) * [Greggs launches vegan sausage roll...
Having a go at the Baddies
October 23, 2018 22:45 - 54 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to this week’s runner pod a podcast for pod people where we discuss sleep pods and AirPods and pod hotels. And Dave Mustaine too. * [Nick begrudgingly enjoyed this gift](https://www.lastexittonowhere.com/) * [Nick was very suspicious about this gift](https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleeppal-sleep-tracker/p/200-00010) * [Nick set Jon some homework to watch Some Kind of Monster](https://amzn.to/2D1ktjW)
Having a go at the Baddies
October 23, 2018 22:45 - 54 minutes - 38.4 MBWelcome to this week’s runner pod a podcast for pod people where we discuss sleep pods and AirPods and pod hotels. And Dave Mustaine too. * [Nick begrudgingly enjoyed this gift](https://www.lastexittonowhere.com/) * [Nick was very suspicious about this gift](https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleeppal-sleep-tracker/p/200-00010) * [Nick set Jon some homework to watch Some Kind of Monster](https://amzn.to/2D1ktjW)
Don't go to the doctor
October 11, 2018 06:06 - 48 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome back to the utopian world of You Don't Look Like a Runner where anybody can get the new customer deals. Come and delve deep into our freezer drawers to find some veggie protein! This week we try to work out how we've got the office bug when we work from home, Nick is on the run from the Strava feds, Jon runs out of time, and we pitch a new format for the Apprentice. ## This week’s links * [Google assistant can book a restaurant](https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17332070/google-ass...
Don't go to the doctor
October 11, 2018 06:06 - 48 minutes - 34.7 MBWelcome back to the utopian world of You Don't Look Like a Runner where anybody can get the new customer deals. Come and delve deep into our freezer drawers to find some veggie protein! This week we try to work out how we've got the office bug when we work from home, Nick is on the run from the Strava feds, Jon runs out of time, and we pitch a new format for the Apprentice. ## This week’s links * [Google assistant can book a restaurant](https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/8/17...
Theatre of the opening
October 04, 2018 11:30 - 56 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome back to the rich universe of fitness, running and tech for some vintage gaslighting from your good friends Nick and Jon. This week we share one neat trick to lose weight through eating more and make a strong pitch to the podcast advertising gods. We go back to the well that is [Runner Pod Episode 5](http://runnerpod.com/e/355e57e21900faL/), Nick has been deleting sensitive data from our inbox, Jon’s mattress has a disappointing whoosh, and we pour one out for the iPh...
Theatre of the opening
October 04, 2018 11:30 - 56 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome back to the rich universe of fitness, running and tech for some vintage gaslighting from your good friends Nick and Jon. This week we share one neat trick to lose weight through eating more and make a strong pitch to the podcast advertising gods. We go back to the well that is [Runner Pod Episode 5](http://runnerpod.com/e/355e57e21900faL/), Nick has been deleting sensitive data from our inbox, Jon’s mattress has a disappointing whoosh, and we pour one out for the iPhone SE—rest in po...