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Spring Marathon Round-Up 2025 | London and Manchester Marathons

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Kieran Alger ran a half marathon personal best in London, then faced a brutal second half collapse.
The Run Testers recap their experiences at the 2025 spring marathons, with Nick and Kieran discussing London's record heat and crowded course, while Tom shares his Manchester Marathon struggles. They also review running shoes like the Puma Fast R 3 and debate celebrity finish times.

As heard by us

Manchester and London are weighed up in a practical post-race chat that stays close to what runners want to know.

The episode stays with the spring marathons the hosts have just run, moving between Manchester and London through the same practical ground: the course, the trip to the start line, and how the effort sat in the legs afterward.

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Why you'd press play

Want race-day honesty from tired legs, not polished recap fluff?

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