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 the lads took on Sandwell Valley ParkRun — a course that doesn’t just have “a hill,” it has THE hill… right at the start line. From calf-burning inclines to rocky terrain that felt like running on Lego, we battled through it all. Who powered up the climb? Who nearly waved the white flag? And who tried to make a peace treaty with gravity? Watch to see how we survived (barely) and whether we’d do it all again! Don’t forget to like, comment, and let us know your toughest ParkRun hill! To donate to Team CTF at the Mental Health World Cup in 2026 click below! 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