Chasing the Finish

Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey
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Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! 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. Proud to be in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.

  1. 5D AGO

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 31 | Oaklands Battles & Alicante Arriving Soon

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. Ben, Jake & Mike are back in your ears (again). Jake and Mike relive their very real, very definitive head-to-head at Oaklands ParkRun, with analysis, excuses, and selective memory as they break down what actually happened on the course (and who’s still talking about it). The YouTube vlog exists. The results are final. The banter is ongoing. Mike also looks ahead to his upcoming Alicante 10K, chatting through race plans, content ideas, and why running abroad automatically feels faster, even if it isn’t. Throw in some running-world updates, a few games, and the lads doing their absolute best to stay on topic, and you’ve got yourself an episode. Running chat. Rivalries settled (kind of). Games for good measure. Press play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

  2. FEB 5

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 30 | Running Show, Centurion GP & Oaklands coming up!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. This week, Ben & Mike spill all the tea from their trip to the NEC for the National Running Show, including the emotional fallout from Harry Judd’s devastatingly failed meet & greet (still hurts). The lads also lace up for the latest Centurion Running Club Grand Prix race, where legs were tired, egos were tested, and PBs were… discussed. And finally, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, Jake returns to parkrun! He joins Ben & Mike for his debut at Oaklands Parkrun, a course the boys last survived in the June inferno. This time? Slightly less sun, same questionable decisions. If you enjoy running chat, mild suffering, and stories that make you feel better about your own training… you’re in the right place. - Like the video - Drop a comment - Hit subscribe It genuinely helps the channel — and our fragile running confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 7m

  3. JAN 29

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 29 | Jake's Back & The National Running Show coming up!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. Jake’s finally back… sun-kissed, married, and emotionally scarred by a Caribbean cruise that involved delays on the way out and the way back. Romance! We get the full honeymoon debrief, including why airports remain the true final boss of endurance sport. With the National Running Show fast approaching, the lads chat about what they’re most excited for — gear, talks, vibes… while Mike is absolutely, definitely there for the running and not laser-focused on meeting one of his boyband idols. Honest. Promise. And because bad decisions are kind of our brand, Ben & Mike line up for the Centurion GP again. Second time around, wiser heads? Faster legs? Bigger goals? They talk targets, tactics, and whether learning from last time is overrated anyway. Running chat, travel chaos, questionable priorities, and ambitious plans — you know the drill. 👉 Hit play, and chase the finish with us. To Donate to CTF FC at The Mental Health World Cup 2026 at Vicarage Road: https://www.givengain.com/project/chasing-the-finish-raising-funds-for-mental-health-world-cup-108914 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m

  4. JAN 22

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 28 | The lads are joined by The Orange Running Guy!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. This week, Ben & Mike are joined by Ross Thompson, better known on social media as The Orange Running Guy. Ross joins the show to talk us through his running journey so far, how it all started, the challenges he’s faced along the way, and where he’s aiming to get to next. From motivation and mindset to the ups and downs of training, we cover everything in between in a relaxed, honest conversation. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, just getting started, or simply enjoy hearing real stories from the running community, this episode has something for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and comment with your own running goals or questions for future guests! Follow The Orange Running Guy: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/orangerunningguy?igsh=MWp5c3dvZnl1dmZncQ== YouTube - https://youtube.com/@orangerunningguy?si=NFEINLxMOxT1s27W Strava - https://strava.app.link/zr4IAPk68Zb Strava Running Group - https://strava.app.link/CptLusn68Zb TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@orangerunningguy?_r=1&_t=ZN-93IIGLIgWMI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 37m

  5. JAN 16

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 27 | ParkRun returns, a midweek meet up & special guest!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. On this week's episode Jake’s sailed off into the Caribbean sunset on his honeymoon, leaving Ben & Mike unsupervised… and predictably, they’ve wasted no time at all replacing him. Loyalty? Never heard of it. But the big question is: who’s brave enough to step into Jake’s running shoes? This week, Ben reports back from his long-awaited return to ParkRun (yes, it finally happened), while Ben & Mike also attempt a midweek run together — an event that raises more questions than it answers. Expect questionable pacing, strong opinions, and at least one questionable life choice. And of course, we’re joined by our mystery guest replacement for Jake. Was it planned? Was it wise? Was it permanent? You’ll have to listen to find out… If you've enjoyed this episode please do hit subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 43m

  6. JAN 5

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 26 | Our 2026 Running Plans and Goals!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. Ben, Jake & Mike return for episode 26, the first of 2026, and the last before Jake swaps running shoes for flip-flops on a Caribbean honeymoon cruise. The lads break down their running goals for 2026, the events they’re determined to tick off, and the races already in the diary… all discussed with maximum optimism and minimal realism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 38m

  7. 12/20/2025 · BONUS

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast | Finish Line Thoughts | Isabel Trail

    Ben, Jake & Mike took on the Isabel Trail in Staffordshire 🏃‍♂️ The lads ran together, making the most of a flat and fast course from start to finish. Hear their thoughts on how the day went — and find out what they’ve got coming up next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    12 min

  8. 12/19/2025

    Chasing The Finish Running Podcast Episode 25 | The Christmas Special!

    Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! Ben Blakeman, Jake Ramsey & 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. Ben, Jake & Mike have somehow been left unsupervised long enough to record the first ever CTF Christmas Special Podcast and frankly, we apologise in advance. Expect: 🍺 Booze being consumed (responsibly-ish) 🧠 Quizzes of questionable difficulty and even more questionable answers 🏆 Awards no one asked for but everyone will argue about 🔥 Absolute festive chaos (so… a normal CTF episode, really) There’s nonsense. There’s shouting. There may or may not be logic. And once the drinks kick in, we even dare to look ahead to 2026 which feels ambitious given what’s unfolding here. Grab a mince pie, lower your expectations, and enjoy the madness. We Wish You A Merry Xmas by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3h 2m
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Welcome to the running podcast where three mates from Birmingham swap miles for mics and share more than just blisters! 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. Proud to be in association with Sport Social Podcast Network.

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  • Creator
    Mike Duffy, Ben Blakeman & Jake Ramsey
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Chasing the Finish