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Chasing the FinishBonus Episode | RunThrough Solihull Race Day InterviewsHear from Ben Stevens, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads complete their respective distances on a hot day in Solihull.
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Chasing the FinishChasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 9 | RunThrough Solihull fast approaching, Jake's got the running bug & a guest!Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Join Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey, and Mike Duffy – a trio at very different points on their running journeys, but all equally skilled at dodging training plans and telling a good story.
In this week’s episode, Jake catches the running bug (don’t worry, it’s not contagious… we think) and shares his latest pavement-pounding adventures. Ben casually knocks out a 30km run because apparently his legs didn’t get the memo about taking it easy. Mike’s deep into his taper...2025-08-071h 33
Chasing the FinishChasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 8 | New Parkruns, Trail 10k’s & Jake first 10km!Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode we hear about Jake’s trip to Dudley Parkrun for the first time, Mike goes back home to Lincoln ParkRun and then takes on his first ever trail run in Hatfield, Hertfordshire plus the lads hear about Jake's first ever 10km which he completed in th...2025-07-311h 41
Chasing the FinishChasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 7 | Solihull Soon, 3 Brewers 10k and Ben's Back Running!Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads chat about the Solihull 5k/Half Marathon in which all of the lads are taking part as it gets ever closer to race day. How's Jake feeling about his first official running race? How's Mike's training been going for his first ever half...2025-07-241h 49
Chasing the FinishChasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 6 | Jake’s Wedding & Blue joins the boys!Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads debrief about Jake’s wedding which took place on Saturday meaning no CTF ParkRun Club took place and the lads are joined by Jake's cousin, Blue Tilley, to hear about their running journey so far. Also find out who wins this weeks Running Ro...2025-07-171h 31
Chasing the FinishChasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 4 | 104k Ultra Marathon, Wedding Upcoming, More 10k's and a Guest!Welcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode we find out all the details from Ben's 104k Ultra Marathon in the Peak, a wedding is on the horizon, ParkRun adventures, Mike's booked more events (including his first abroad) and we've got a special guest on too!
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Chasing the FinishChasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 5 | Perry Hall ParkRun, 15km Plod and Q&AWelcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.
This week's episode the lads talk about their experience at Perry Hall ParkRun at the weekend, Mike talks about his 15km run in preparation for the Solihull Half Marathon and the boys take to the emails to answer your questions.
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Chasing the FinishChasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 3 | 100k Ultra Marathons, Mental Battles & Running AbroadSend us a textWelcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs. This week's episode is all about Ben's 100k ultra marathon in the Peak District that is looming, all in the name of charity whilst also discussing the challenges of running abroad. Who will win this week's Strava Segment Showdown? Tune i...2025-06-261h 19
Chasing the FinishChasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 2 | Overcoming Running Demons & Strava Segment ShowdownSend us a textWelcome to our running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs. This week's episode is all about how the lads conquer their running demons, how they might overcome the dreaded running fear after work and then play a brand new game of Strava Segment Showdown.Follow Chasing the Finish P...2025-06-191h 19Chasing the FinishChasing the Finish Running Podcast Episode 1 | The Pilot EpisodeSend us a textWelcome to our brand new running podcast made up of the brummie trio Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & Mike Duffy as the lads talk all things running and give their personal experiences. These 3 lads, who are all at different stages of their running journey's, will be sure to bring the stories and the laughs.This weeks episode is the first ever one, you'll find out who the lads are and how they got into running along with their favourites ParkRuns and running goals.Follow Chasing the Finish Podcast on Instagram...2025-06-121h 11