This episode is sponsored by Hoka and Runners Need, and we're talking about the Clifton 10 from Hoka,

which you just ran Hackney Half Marathon in.

Yeah, a shoe that's really great for everyday miles.

I went into the Runners Need store.

I had my gate analysis done, which was really useful because I was always a little bit worried

about what my gate was going to be.

It turns out I've got a neutral gait. These shoes work really well, running them on the day.

It felt they gave me some really decent propulsion, and I've been wearing them day to day since.

And you weren't running for a PB. You actually said this negative split half marathon was one of the

most joyous half marathons or runs that you've had recently. Yeah, I just completely took the pressure

off on this. And I do think the shoes helped because they were comfy, they were lightweight. The

fit just felt really good at me. I enjoyed the day. No major chafing, luckily, and the shoes just

felt good throughout. So really enjoyed it. The Clifton Tent is an amazing daily workhorse shoe

from Hoka. And if you'd like to find out more, head to runnersneed.com or go into one of the

stores to get the best possible advice for you.

We recently asked you, the listener, to send in your suggestions for an opener to the show.

And we have an absolute belter today.

Before we begin today's episode, I, Andy Badley and my co-hosts, Rick Kelsey and Sarah Hartley, are to issue a formal apology. We have previously acted in a derogatory manner to persons

who don't sock and shoe prior to second sock, second shoe. We have labelled them psychopaths,

causing immeasurable pain to the global Soxew, Soxew community,

of whom there are dozens, and many of whom were already subject to stigmatisation prior to said

comments.

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