Best 10km Podcasts (2026)

Happy New Year - and welcome to the first Clean Break Chats episode of 2026. In this conversation, Rich and Andy reflect on what 2025 really taught them: that success isn’t measured by a bank balance, but by the joy, gratitude, connection, and meaning you’re building day-to-day. They talk honestly about alcohol-free life over Christmas (what felt e…

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263 Adam McAtee: Do we need corrective exercise? 48:31

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In this episode Kathryn and Adam talk about what corrective exercise is, why we see some movements as faults and others as safe, and how to assess whether something actually needs to be corrected. Take this as an example... a client walks into the gym and they stand with their feet turned out. We might have been trained to look at that as an imbala…

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EP35: Connection Over Perfection: A Christmas Special on Community, Resilience & Running Alcohol-Free 1:17:09

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In this very special Clean Break Chats Christmas Special, Andy and Rich are joined by members of the Clean Break community for an honest, moving and uplifting reflection on the year that’s been - and the year ahead. This episode isn’t about perfect training blocks, PBs or rigid plans. It’s about connection over perfection. Together, we explore: Nav…

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How my student learned 244 words an hour 12:09

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Ekitike Becoming A Star, Arsenal Decision For Moyes & The AJ v Jake Paul Circus 58:45

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PLUS - F1, UFC, Boxing & Darts A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Musk - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 198) Join us on Patreon for our Betting Show, Bonus Episodes and all of the other Patreon Perks... https://www.patreon.com/legitpodcast Shout out to our sponsors... The Feathers - Bootle | https://www.inst…

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Why people don't feel fluent 18:13

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EP34: Victory in Valencia - Process Over Pace, Connection Over Consumption 1:10:49

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Victory in Valencia. But not in the way most people think. In this deeply reflective episode of Clean Break Chats, Andy and Rich unpack everything that happened before, during, and after the Valencia Marathon - from the electric race-weekend atmosphere to the mental battles after 30km, the heat, the crowds, the doubts… and the breakthroughs. This i…

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Reaction To Salah's Comments, Slot's New Formation & Everton From Strength To Strength 54:26

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PLUS - F1, UFC, Boxing & Darts A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 197) 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - Mo Salah Situation 24:00 - Jekyll & Hyde Liverpool 29:00 - Everton Going From Strength To Strength 41:00 - F1 Title For Lando Norris 45:00 - UFC & Paddy In Vegas 48:30 - Close Fi…

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Blending logic and emotion to reach fluency 18:22

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Azren's Failure Diary Entry 4 11:22

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EP33: Calm Before the Storm - Valencia Marathon, Goals, Gratitude & the Marathon Mind 1:03:16

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In this special in-person episode, Andy and Rich sit down in Spain just days before the Valencia Marathon to reflect on the year, the training blocks, and everything that’s led to this moment. They talk honestly about pre-race nerves, heat anxiety, gels, hydration, heart rate, and the mental battles that define the marathon experience. But this epi…

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Slot's Need For Change, The Impact Of Grealish & Credit To Moyes 50:31

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2026 is your year 16:23

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An intuitive approach to fluency 19:02

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Listening fuels spoken fluency 13:55

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What walking 10km taught me about learning languages 6:26

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You're 1 day away from fluency 29:21

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EP32: Guest Episode – Denise Hamilton Mace: Mindful Drinking, Choice & The New Culture of Connection 1:12:59

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In this week’s episode of Clean Break Chats, Andy and Rich sit down with the brilliant Denise Hamilton Mace - podcast host, writer, speaker, and one of the most insightful voices in the alcohol-free and mindful-drinking movement. Denise opens up about: Her journey from daily drinking in hospitality to becoming a leading advocate for mindful drinkin…

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Liverpool "In Crisis", Everton Go Above Liverpool & Ronaldo World Cup Controversy 1:10:40

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PLUS - Pro Evolution & Football Manager Nostalgia A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 195) 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - What's Happening At Liverpool?! 38:30 - Everton Move Above Liverpool 50:00 - Ronaldo World Cup Corruption 01:06:00 - Football Nostalgia Join us on Patreon for …

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Factually Fluent vs Feeling Fluent 25:16

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15 minutes a day 20:21

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262 Kathryn & Kyle: Trail Race Recap 35:04

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Kathryn recently participated in the Fat Ass Trail Race in Bay of Quinte, Ontario as a 16.5 (which was really 17km) runner. Listen to hear why she chose this race, how she trained for it and how she found it on the day of. This is a great story of trying something new and realizing how much of your life can shift before your eyes. You start running…

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EP31: Guest Episode - John Hill: Rewriting Your Story: Identity, Mindset & the Courage to Change Your Life 1:23:21

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In this powerful episode of the Clean Break Chats Podcast, Andy and Rich sit down with running coach, speaker, and all-round mindset powerhouse John Hill - a man who has lived many lives and isn’t afraid to talk about all of them. John opens up about his early years of low self-esteem, weight struggles, and using alcohol and persona as a mask - and…

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Scotland Wondergoals, Wright On Bellingham & The UFC Scouse Takeover 55:43

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PLUS - The Return of The Premier League A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 194) Join us on Patreon for our Betting Show, Bonus Episodes and all of the other Patreon Perks... https://www.patreon.com/legitpodcast Shout out to our sponsors... The Feathers - Bootle | https:/…

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EP30 – Trust the Process: Small Actions, Big Outcomes 52:37

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This week it’s just the two of us - Andy and Rich - diving into all things running, mindset, training maturity, ego, taper madness, winter motivation, and what really drives long-term progress. With Valencia Marathon just 3 weeks away, we get honest about: How small, intentional actions compound into big results The power of consistency over intens…

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It's so easy to learn a language 34:30

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I never thought 2 years of research would start to point me in this direction. Learning a language actually might be so easy that boredom is the main problem to overcome. We've been tricked into thinking that it's hard. Thanks for listening to the episode! To work with me, visit https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com…

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Liverpool Humbled By City, Everton Looking Up & Eubank v Benn 2 1:07:14

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Your progress isn't their top priority 24:42

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I understand Ukrainian TV shows after just 7 months! 20:47

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EP29: Guest Episode - Stu Holliday - Sports Psychologist - Facing Your Inner Critic : Building an Unbreakable Mindset for Running and Life 1:10:49

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In this powerful episode of Clean Break Chats, Andy and Rich sit down with performance psychologist Stu Holliday a man who’s worked with Olympic swimmers, England Netball, Liverpool FC, and now helps endurance athletes master their mental game through his Unbreakable Athlete program. Stu shares practical, game-changing tools for managing your inner…

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Using social media to improve mental health and simultaneously learn a language 22:19

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Liverpool Back To Basics, Everton's Future & Battle Of The Sexes 1:10:00

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PLUS - Man City v Liverpool & Playing 417 CONSECUTIVE matches!! A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 192) 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Battle of The Sexes 15:00 - Mary Earps Book 25:00 - Are Liverpool Back? 38:30 - Man City v Liverpool 43:00 - Everton v Fulham 49:00 - Gana Gueye …

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I was 99% consistent with my Ukrainian studies 9:50

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EP28 - Less Miles, More Smiles: Easy Runs, Big Gains - 5 Weeks until the Valencia Marathon 1:07:09

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Half-term fatigue, long drives, and two back-to-back half marathons… yet we’re feeling strangely good. In EP28 we unpack why: running our easy runs truly easy (heart-rate led), putting intention into the long run, and dropping the ego around paces. Rich talks skipping a 5K time trial to protect the key weekend session, how RunDot’s adaptive plans a…

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The WORST Form Across Top 5 Leagues For Liverpool & Everton's Striker Problem Highlighted Again! 58:46

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PLUS - Who is in the Top Prem Appearance XI (by position)? A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 191) 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Struggling Liverpool 04:00 - Mo Salah 10:00 - Liverpool's Defence 14:00 - How Long Will Slot Have? 33:00 - Everton Lose To Spurs 36:00 - Everton's For…

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How to Use Your Short Attention Span to Learn Languages Faster 11:11

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In this episode, I'm going to talk about what is perhaps the most important thing when learning a language: time. I've studied Ukrainian for just under 180 hours, and while I'm not fluent, I can hold conversations. But getting that much study time in can be difficult. So, how can you study for 90 minutes (or more!) in a single day without getting t…

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Finding Your "Best Way" to Learn a Language: Why Data Matters 8:12

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In this episode, I'm going to talk about the question I always get: "What's the best way to learn a language?" . I'll explain why I don't think there is one single "best way" for everyone. Instead, I believe the most effective method is one created specifically for you, based on detailed information and data about your learning process. I discuss t…

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EP27 - Guest Episode - Damian Sharp: Raw-Dogging Life: Damo on Anxiety, Running & AF Living 1:04:18

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Raw-Dogging Life: Damo on Anxiety, Running & AF Living Damian “Damo” Sharp joins Andy & Rich for a candid deep-dive into living life unfiltered — no booze, full presence. We unpack anxiety, blips, and the gritty bits of rebuilding confidence with sleep, nutrition, and those “boring” Zone 2 runs that change everything. We cover: From slips to Phase …

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The EASIEST Ways To Manage Your Money - With TOM WICKSTEAD 1:04:10

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If you want more money for "Future You" - this is the podcast for you! Over the past 18 months, Leg It Podcast OG, Tom Wickstead, has gone viral for flying a plane over Anfield and more recently, for making finance advice simple! Tom joined us this week to give tips on the easiest ways to build up you money (for the future) as well as pointing out …

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EP26 - Andy’s Story, Part 2: Consistency, Culture Shifts & the London Marathon Wake-Up 1:13:01

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This week we pick up Andy’s origin story where we left off — landing in Spain, fusing two drinking cultures, and trying to outrun anxiety with Sunday start lines. We talk about why consistency beats perfection, how to lower resistance to new habits, and what happens when you train hard and drink hard… right up to Andy’s 3:40 at the 2017 London Mara…

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"Must Win" For Liverpool, Pickford's Loyalty To Everton & Biggest Sporting Falls From Grace 1:02:16

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PLUS - Why Salary Caps Won't Work In Football A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 190) 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - England v Latvia 04:00 - Salary Cap 11:00 - Premier League Abroad 16:00 - Making Internationals Better 19:00 - Sporting Falls From Grace 41:30 - Jordan Pickford 50…

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EP25 - Connection Over Consumption: Scott Woolley on Choosing Alcohol-Free & Finding the Outdoors 53:21

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In this episode of Clean Break Chats, Rich and Andy sit down with Scott Woolley, founder of Arklet, to unpack the real conversation around alcohol: not a binary “alcoholic or not,” but a spectrum shaped by culture, mental health, and choice. Scott shares his own shift from weekend binges to a decade alcohol-free, how picking up a camera opened the …

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Struggling Liverpool Beaten Again, Everton Spoil Palace's Run & A Rangers Return For Gerrard? 46:01

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PLUS - Tuchel's Comments About Bellingham A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 189) Join us on Patreon for our Bonus Episodes and all of the other Patreon Perks... https://www.patreon.com/legitpodcast Shout out to our sponsors... The Feathers - Bootle | https://www.instagr…

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My 4-year-old cousin almost joined the podcast 4:22

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FROM SERVING IN AFGHANISTAN TO CYCLING AROUND THE WORLD - The Cycling Scouser 1:35:28

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Ex-Military Man, Josh Read, joins Andy to discuss his latest challenge - cycling around the world over the next 3 years. Josh also shares the story of his military background, being shot during his service, as well as personal battles he's had during his 35 years. We are sure to get Josh back on during his journey, so don't hesitate to drop some qu…

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EP24 - Beyond the Peak: Andy’s Origin Story (Part 1) 48:06

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Turning 50, mountains on the mind, and no longer chasing a single “peak.” In this solo chat, Rich guides Andy through Part 1 of his origin story - from Bristol roots, rugby and Scouts, to pub-life chaos, backpacking the world, moving to Spain, and becoming a Dad. Andy shares why “peaking” is a myth, how running taught him to love the process, why d…

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EXCLUSIVE - Hill Dickinson Stadium: The Story Behind The Name 1:05:19

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PLUS - A look back at the week of sport, and a look ahead of this weekend's action, with Andy & Gary - THE SPORTCAST (Ep 188) Shout out to our sponsors... The Feathers - Bootle | https://www.instagram.com/the.feathersbootle/ Hill Dickinson | https://www.hilldickinson.com/ #Liverpool #LFC #Everton #EFC #PremierLeague #Sport #Podcast #PremierLeague #…

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4 simple steps to fluency 7:41

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