The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

Esther Manito

Episodes 22
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Jan 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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 E21 - Sorting My Runner's Draw

Jun 11, 2026 37m

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…

S01 E20 - Going 'Full Sables' with Paul Tonkinson

Jun 04, 2026 43m

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…

S01 E19 - There's a Mooose!

May 28, 2026 43m

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…

S01 E18 - Shin Splints and Record Breakers

May 21, 2026 31m

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…

S01 E17 - Jen Brister won't run!

May 14, 2026 31m

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…

S01 E16 - Face cheeks not bum cheeks

May 07, 2026 37m

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…

S01 E15 - Miles in the legs & beauty in motion

Apr 30, 2026 43m

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…

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

Apr 23, 2026 35m

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…

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

Apr 16, 2026 29m

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…

S01 E12 - I got chased by a BADGER!

Apr 09, 2026 25m

...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…

S01 E11 - Drinking and running don't mix...

Apr 02, 2026 26m

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…

S01 E10 - The Truth About Running Events (It’s Chaos)

Mar 26, 2026 28m

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…

S01 E09 - Tastes like something scraped from a hutch...

Mar 19, 2026 35m

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…

S01 E08 - This is not me!!!

Mar 12, 2026 35m

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…

S01 E07 - I still had the Poirot moustache...

Mar 05, 2026 36m

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…

S01 E06 - Prof Greg Whyte OBE and the psychology of running

Feb 26, 2026 41m

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…

S01 E05 - What would Esther and Zoe do for £250k...?

Feb 19, 2026 34m

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…

S01 E04 - Ivo Graham and his wonderful orange tracksuit

Feb 12, 2026 40m

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…

S01 E03 - Alice Roberts invents the perfect human

Feb 05, 2026 34m

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…

S01 E02 - Have you ever had your gait measured?

Jan 29, 2026 32m

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…

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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons has published 22 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Comedy, Running.

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The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.

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