Running Commentary

Regent's Park And Primrose Hill

Running Commentary

Show Notes

On a sparkling day Paul and Rob take a turn round a couple of London's poshest parks. Featuring Race The Tide planning, fuelling on the trail, a lovely run in the Peaks, angry geese and gorgeous goslings, performing in front of friends, Paul's round of podcasts, dog trouble, new shoes, the tea, Rob's band, parkrun report and your fantastic PBs.

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