The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons The Running Joke with Esther Manito & Zoe Lyons

S01 E29 - Who Likes to Sing while they Run?

Aug 20, 2026 · 41m

Summary

Esther Manito and Zoe Lyons discuss coping with a UK heatwave through exercise, sharing stories about lake swimming, a Brighton Pride run, and running in France. They reflect on Esme London’s marathon challenge, the joy of outdoor activity, and listener messages about running habits. The hosts also touch on perimenopause, anxiety, and the importance of getting outside to maintain mental well-being.

Topics discussed

Ads: Pepsi and Toyota National Sales Event Heatwave struggles, menopause, and singing while running Triple exercise day and the debate over 'wild swimming' Lake swimming fears, eels, and grandparents in the park Brighton Pride Rainbow Run and themed running ideas Esme London's marathon challenge and Paul Tonkinson's book Climate change denial and running through dry Surrey Running in France, smoking culture, and language barriers Ads: Pepsi, Toyota, and ChatGPT Work Rome Marathon prep and aggressive magpies Meeting a superfan and considering baggage handling Happiest professions and plucking the moustache Listener messages: toiletry habits and gym self-consciousness Gym anxiety, tuna harvesting, and nobody cares Dog walking struggles and the desire to breastfeed a dog Knee injuries, perimenopausal rage, and burning the house down Outro, social media plugs, and final ads
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