About this episode
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Sep 2024
85: What Does Running a PB Actually Feel Like?
We're deep into autumn marathon series and whether you're running your first ever marathon, or you're aiming for a particular time - you simply can't beat the feeling of crossing the finish line with a new personal best. Andy, Rick and Sarah delve into what running a PB actually ... Show More
41m 45s
May 2025
How to Run a Half Marathon
Half marathons- a really fun day out? I think so!The perfect blend of speed and endurance, they can also just be a real vibe and you can do half marathon races for the fun without having too much of an impact on the rest of your life like training for a marathon can result in!!Th ... Show More
21m 38s
Apr 2024
Everything You Need to Know to Run Your First Marathon
have you always wanted to run a cheeky lil mara? Well today Lucy is here today to answer all of your questions, her favourite running shoes for all types of training, bonking on a run, gels, salts and why she insists on wearing oakleys even when it's pitch black outside. If you h ... Show More
45m 41s
Jan 2024
691. Gabi Rooker, 2:24 Marathoner
1h 9m
Jul 2024
Episode 95: Sports nutrition and marathon training with Eva Kahwagi
<p>Have you ever thought about running a marathon or half marathon? Have you ever wondered how marathoners finish the race alive? Proper nutrition and electrolyte intake before, and during the race, are a major part of the process. In this latest episode of the podcast discuss th ... Show More
28m 43s
Sep 2023
36: How I Trained For A Half Marathon
In Episode 36, Andy and Rick are joined by a special guest and much loved presenter on The Running Channel, Mo. Mo talks through his experience of Copenhagen Half Marathon, from the preparation all the way to race day as he sets out to run it in 80 minutes. The Running Channel Po ... Show More
41m 39s
Feb 2024
698. Makenna Myler's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>"Going into this race, I was like, 'Top 10, that sounds like a really good goal. I can do that. Top 10.' And then when that race started, I was like, 'Holy crap, Top 10 is going to be so hard. This is the most talented group of women I have ... Show More
1 h
May 2024
68: How To Run A Faster Half Marathon
In Episode 68, with lots of people at risk of going into the post race blues... many have stared booking in a race to work towards, including Sarah! And since lots of marathoners might be heading towards a faster half marathon as their next A goal, Andy, Rick and Sarah talk about ... Show More
38m 9s
Oct 2018
Born to Run with Vassos Alexander #31
“Try it, you will not regret it”
Do you think running is just not for you? I think it will be hard not to want to give it a go after listening to this week’s podcast with BBC Radio 2 sports presenter, podcast host, author and self-confessed running addict, Vassos Alexander.
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1h 2m
Apr 2025
798. Gabi Rooker, Ready to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon
1h 8m
Susie Chan only started running in her early 30’s as she entered a half marathon with her brother. Since then she has completed 5 Marathon Des Sables as well as a number of other ultras, however as she tells us in this show she runs anything from 1 mile to 100 and as you will find out she does it for the love of running and the love of nature.
Still smoking ... Show More
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>"You take what you have and make the most of it."</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Gabi Rooker was an anti-running competitive gymnast growing up. After college, she began working full-time as an internal ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> "I want to go out there and just absolutely smash it out of the park."</span></strong></p> <p>Next week, the pros and everyday runners alike wi ... Show More
