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The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 2 weeks to goThe squad has made it to the taper! Another monster session from Dan, Jen doesn't like unstructured training, and Owain thinks it's race week already!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runnersYou can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-11-261h 20The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastIs passive heat better than altitude?! We examine an exciting new paper with author, Elliott JenkinsDan & Owain are back to discuss an exciting new paper that's just been published, about using baths to improve performance. The paper's author, PhD student Elliott Jenkins joins them to talk through the research!The PaperSoar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here:https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here:https://curranz.com/pages/for-runnersYou can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
2025-11-211h 09The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 3 weeks to goThe work is almost done, and Jen, Dan & Owain talk through their final big weeks of training. 100k around the world-famous Rose Inn loop between the three, lots of big sessions to break down this week!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runnersYou can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://fo
2025-11-191h 42The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 4 weeks to goA month out from the big race, and the whole gang have banked strong weeks. Jen is up to peak mileage, Owain has some average sessions, and Dan is back to wowing on Strava!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here:https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here:https://curranz.com/pages/for-runnersYou can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:
2025-11-121h 51The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 5 weeks to goWe're joined by a special guest this week to ask the hard questions; coach and husband of Jen, "Disco" Dave Long. Dave gives his perspective on Jen's "down week", stumps Owain about his session 4-days post-half, and keeps Dan accountable about his 200km week!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runnersYou can submit questions for th
2025-11-051h 54The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 6 weeks to go3 different training weeks this week; Owain raced a half, Dan fought through illness and focussed on good decision making, Jen went deep in the oven!If you're in New York for the marathon, check out the Soar pop-up event!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode her
2025-10-291h 41The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 7 weeks to goThe whole gang is back! Dan catches us up on an up-and-down 2 weeks, whilst Jen and Owain had a big session with a celebrity pacer!If you're in New York for the marathon, check out the Soar pop-up event!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episo
2025-10-221h 40The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 8 weeks to goJen returns to the podcast post-wedding - and lets us know how to handle training for a marathon around one of the most important days in a lifetime! Unfortunately Dan wasn't able to join us this week, as he's enjoying the sun in Spain. He'll be back next week to catch up.Owain hangs on for dear life in a hard long run! Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in t...
2025-10-151h 11The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 9 weeks to go9 weeks to go before the Valencia Marathon! Jen is away this week after getting married - congrats Jen & Dave! We're joined by one of the biggest names in the UK running scene, on the podcast to defend his training loop, Jake Smith!Jake talks us through Cardiff Half, which Dan also ran in finishing as first Welshman. Owain just logged some k's!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in ti...
2025-10-081h 38The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 10 weeks to go10 weeks until Valencia, and the gang all put in big weeks! Dan headed to West Wales, whilst Jen & Owain did too many laps of Bute Park for a sane person!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-10-011h 32The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 11 weeks to go11 weeks to go, Dan & Jen have logged another big training week, whilst Owain has battled an illness!Check out Soar's PB Reward here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-09-241h 24The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia 2025 - 12 weeks to go12 weeks until the fastest marathon of the year! Dan, Owain, and special guest Jenny Nesbitt are all hoping to line up on the start line in Valencia this December, and will be talking through the next 12 weeks of their training.Jen, Owain & Dan talk through their past few months, goals for the race, and their week of training.Check out Soar's PB Reward here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort...
2025-09-171h 35The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastSummer Q&ADan & Owain round off the summer with a Q&A episode answering some of your questions.Starting the episode off with a running, life & podcast update, and reflect on the last few months of episodes. They then dive into your questions - thanks for all your responses and sorry if your question wasn't asked this time!Road To Valencia starts soon!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport...
2025-09-101h 23The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Science of Sports Bras - with Dr Nichola RenwickDan & Owain are joined by Dr Nichola Renwick. Nichola is a senior researcher in breast and bra biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth. Nichola talk's through the anatomy of breasts, and the purpose of sports bras, before explaining how biomechanical studies are undertaken. Nichola has also worked with Team GB and the England Women's football team, and she talks about working with elite athletes and the impact of a well-fitting sports bra. The Research Group in Breast Health InstagramTreasure Your Chest learning resourceThe Research Group in Breast Health LinkedIn
2025-09-031h 12The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series: Tom EvansAhead of UTMB, Dan & Owain are joined by Tom Evans. Tom has wins at Western States, UTS & Arc of Attrition, and a 3rd place at UTMB. Tom's also represented GB at the World Half marathon championships (PB - 63:14), World Cross and Euro Cross.Tom talks through his training, how he applies physiology to mountain trail races, super shoe development, and his approach to races like UTMB. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort...
2025-08-271h 14The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastA deep dive on carbohydrate research, with TdF nutritionist Dr Tim PodlogarDan & Owain are joined by one of the leading carbohydrate researchers, Dr Tim Podlogar. As well as undertaking some of the cutting edge research answering timely carbohydrate questions, Tim has worked in professional cycling with Redbull BORA hansgrohe and Tudor Pro Cycling, applying some of his work to win stages in the Tour de France!Tim talks through some of the research he's undertaken, as well as answering some applied questions around carbohydrate intake.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the...
2025-08-201h 26The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series - Jake Barraclough (Ran To Japan)Dan & Owain are joined for another installment of The Athlete Series by Jake Barraclough, also known on YouTube as Ran To Japan.Jake is famous for his "train harder, not smarter" approach, logging 250km+ a week of running in Japan. Jake has documented his journey in Japan, from training alone to joining in with some of the legendary corporate teams, in a completely unique running culture. Jake talks about the culture, his training approach and how training in Japan compares to the UK & US!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR...
2025-08-131h 16The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastFemale physiology, with Dr Emma RossDan & Owain are really excited to be joined by Dr Emma Ross. Emma has worked in academia, as Head of Physiology for the EIS across 2 Olympic cycles, and now at The Well-HQ, a consultancy dedicated to changing the system around women and girls in sport, fitness and wellness. We follow Emma's career, from pure research to the applied field, and her transition into being a champion of female physiology. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put...
2025-08-061h 16The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series: Kris JonesDan & Owain are joined for another episode of The Athlete Series by Kris Jones.Kris is an elite trail runner, sponsored by Hoka and supported by the Elite Trail Team. He's had GB vests in Cross Country, Track, Trail, and Orienteering! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-07-301h 19The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe physiology of training loadDan & Owain are back to talk about training load.We're all familiar with training load metrics on our training platforms of choice, but the science behind training load metrics can help and hinder training and performance planning.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-07-231h 00The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series: Alistair BrownleeDan & Owain are back with another installment of The Athlete Series, with an athlete that dominated the triathlon world for many years, 2-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee.Alistair tells us about his training, how he was able to consistently train for over 30-hours a week throughout his career, technology changes, triathlon tactics, and fueling. Check out Alistair's new range of gels from truefuels here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time...
2025-07-161h 03The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastSuper shoes - with Dr Dustin JoubertDan & Owain are joined on today's episode by Dr Dustin Joubert. Dustin is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana, researching super shoes and their impact on running performance. Dustin also runs the popular labratrundown account on instagram - where he shares testing data on super shoes. Dustin talks about how super shoes work, some of the research he's conducted including the impact of super shoes across a range of paces (not just 2 hour marathon pace), and how to conduct shoe research.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by...
2025-07-091h 16The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe physiology of skeletal muscleDan & Owain are back to talk skeletal muscle. A first deep dive into the topic, they talk through skeletal muscle, clear up some myths and misundertandings about muscle fiber types, and tie-in some of the recent guest's talking points about training.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-07-0245 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastStrength & Conditioning - with Dr Rich BlagroveDan & Owain return to the topic of S&C, this time bringing in the leading authority on the topic, Dr Rich Blagrove. Rich is a lecturer at Loughborough University, and has a deep history as both an applied S&C coach and a researcher. Rich talks about the impact S&C can have on running economy, durability, and injury prevention, as well as the ways to go about adding S&C to your own training. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed...
2025-06-251h 13The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastApplied sport science, Breaking-2, and Breaking-4 - with Professor Andy JonesDan & Owain are joined by sport science royalty on today's episode.Professor Andy Jones joins the boys to talk about his wealth of applied sport science work; having worked closely with Paula Radcliffe, Eluid Kipchoge, and recently Faith Kipyegon, to name a few. Andy also has a breadth of research, on topics that have featured in previous episodes of the podcast!A fantastic chat, covering lots of topics!If you're interested in being coached by Dan, Jen or Owain, check out The Endurance Collective! The Physiology of Endurance Running podc...
2025-06-181h 16The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series: Jenny Nesbitt (+ an announcement)In the second installment of The Athlete Series, Dan & Owain chat to 2x Welsh Commonwealth Games representative, Jenny Nesbitt. Jen talks through her career, and the changes in training and mindset from juniors to seniors. Dan, Owain & Jen also make an exciting announcement! If you're interested in being coached by Dan, Jen or Owain, check out The Endurance Collective! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them...
2025-06-111h 00The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastSirpoc - the creator of the "Norwegian Singles Method"Dan & Owain welcome James to the podcast. James, known online as Sirpoc, talks about his approach and journey from a 28 minute parkrun, to a 2:24 marathon. James documented his training through the letsrun forums, and has been able to create a training framework that has struck a chord - and been successful for many others - in allowing controlled and sustainable training. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them...
2025-06-041h 28The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Athlete Series: Phil SesemannDan & Owain chat to 2024 Olympian & 2:08 marathon runner, Phil Sesemann! Kicking off a new series - chatting to elite athletes about how they've interacted with sport science throughout their careers, we dig into Phil's running journey from middle-distances to the marathon, and how sport science has featured along the way.Let us know which athletes you'd like to hear from in the future!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the...
2025-05-281h 19The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHow to improve your running economy + Owain's ACP 100K recap(00:00) Intro(03:30) Anglo Celtic Plate recap(38:30) Economy discussionWe've done deep-dives into VO2max and thresholds, but here we cover the final final determinant of performance, running economy. First, we define what economy means and how do we measure it, before discussing what the research has to say on how best to improve it.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here...
2025-05-161h 22The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastListener Q&ADan & Owain catch up on their running before diving into some listener questions. Lots of topics covered - London marathon, pacing, heat, career paths, which animal we could take in a race.Apologies if we didn't get to your question!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRS
2025-05-021h 20The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe physiology of taperingWe're deep within marathon season, and chances are you're tapering for a race! Dan & Owain talk through some of the research about the taper, before giving some practical advice on applying the evidence to your running!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-04-1654 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to London-3 weeks to goAfter a week away in West Wales, spent mostly cycling, Dan has come to a decision about London marathon!Dan & Owain talk through the week of training before discussing plans for the rest of the training block.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-04-0838 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe physiology of ultra marathonsWe take our first foray into the physiology of ultra-marathons and ultra-distance events!The breadthe of different events on offer, once you go beyond 42.2km means many different factors at play! Dan & Owain talk through some of the physiology at play - how it differs and how it might be pretty similar to other distance running events!By no means our only episode on ultras - more to come on this topic!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the...
2025-04-0442 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to London- 4 weeks to goA month from the big race, and unfortunately Dan has hit another setback in his training.Dan's facing some knee pain, and has turned to the bike. We wanted to get an episode recorded and released on Tuesday as normal for you given the training update!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://f
2025-04-0126 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to London- 5 weeks to goDan is back to training, and takes us through his comeback, a risky double session, and a visit from UK Anti-Doping. Apologies about the audio, recorded in person! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
2025-03-2540 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastPeriodization... or performance planningA common theme in training books is "periodization"... distinct focusses of training across a 12-week marathon block. But what does research say about periodization, and how is it implemented in elite athletes? Could you plan your training better?Dan & Owain talk about periodization, and the concept of "performance planning" on this week's episode.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and...
2025-03-211h 01The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to London- 6 weeks to goBack for another installment of Road to London, and unfortunately Dan's week has been plagued by illness!Dan & Owain talk through the reduced week of training, how Dan will get back to training, and how he's feeling following the setback in training!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR
2025-03-1934 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to London- 7 weeks to goWe're back by popular demand! Dan finds himself in the elite field at the London Marathon - and we thought it's too unique an opportunity to not get an insight into his training! 7 weeks to go - tune in to hear the training of someone that'll be on your TV screens at the end of April!We recap Dan's training since Valencia marathon and how he's feeling heading into the last few weeks of big training for London.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing...
2025-03-111h 07The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastBicarb, with Maurten Research Innovation Manager Dr Andy SparksBicarb has taken the endurance exercise world by storm in recent months, and we've been able to have a chat with one of the main men behind the research and application of Bicarb. Dr Andy Sparks joins us on this episode to talk all things Bicarb and other supplements. Andy is the Research Innovations Manager at Maurten, and in previous academic roles has produced a large amount of research into Bicarb and other supplements in the sporting space. We dive into the science behind bicarb, the application to your training, and some of the research...
2025-03-071h 24The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- The DebriefDan & Owain are back to break down Owain's Barry 40 race.They talk through the carb load, pacing, psychology, fueling and fatigue of an ultra-distance track race. Thanks for all the support throughout the series - hopefully it's been a little different and as interesting as an elite runner pulling the curtain back on their training!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ ...
2025-03-041h 12The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 1 week to goRace week is upon us! Dan & Owain break down the last week of training as Owain's mileage begins to drop off. Physically things are good, mentally a tougher week. Owain has also been chatting to a sport psychologist who's helped with some race day interventions to try.The boys then go through race plans; pacing with heart rate, fuelling, & footwear. Thanks for the support throughout the series!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put...
2025-02-251h 02The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastApplied sport science, with UKA Senior Physiologist Dr Andy ShawDan & Owain are delighted to welcome Dr Andy Shaw to the podcast. Andy is the Senior Physiologist for UK Athletics - working with some of the best athletes on the planet as they prepare for major events.The discussion begins with some reflections from Andy on his PhD - which he completed at Loughborough University and investigated running economy, a topic often talked about on the podcast.They then turn to Andy's role with UKA, talking through what the role entails, some of his day-to-day work, the support UKA offers to athletes.We...
2025-02-211h 27The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 2 weeks to goThe hard work has been completed, and Owain is ready to taper. Dan & Owain discuss the last big week of training for Barry 40, including a session and drink mixes. They then discuss one of the early thoughts at the start of the series; would Owain's training look much different if he was training for a marathon instead? The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ ...
2025-02-1855 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 3 weeks to goThe hay is almost in the barn, as they say, for Owain and his Barry 40 training. A fairly unremarkable week in the books with a big session and a 20 mile long run, and lots of carbs.The lads then talk through what went wrong for Owain at last year's Barry 40, and the lessons that were learnt from that attempt at the race!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check...
2025-02-1158 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastSport nutrition, with Maurten performance nutritionist Lauren ThomasDan & Owain are delighted to welcome their first guest to the podcast! Lauren Thomas joins the show to talk all things Maurten, nutrition and performance. Lauren is the Performance Nutritionist for Maurten, and a registered sports dietitian, holding a Masters in Nutrition Education from Columbia University.
The interview kicks off with a discussion about some of the Maurten products and the science behind their unique qualities. Day-to-day diet is then discussed, before we arrive at race day and talk carb-loads and race day nutrition.
We loved recording this interview, and hope you enjoy listening too!
2025-02-071h 09The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 4 weeks to go28 days from the race - and the last few weeks of big training for Owain. Dan & Owain break down another week of training, with another trial of bicarb and a cross country race.
The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/
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2025-02-0446 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastSo you've bought a lactate pro, what next?More athletes and coaches are using portable lactate devices to monitor sessions, or lactate test themselves outside of the lab. But what are they doing right, and wrong?
Dan & Owain discuss what a lactate device can and can't do - and offer some helpful knowledge and experience so you can get better results, or see through some of the smoke and mirrors appearing on social media!
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2025-01-3148 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 5 weeks to go5 weeks until the Barry 40!
Dan & Owain are back to discuss another week of training. Owain combines a long "durability" style session with a staple session of Aussie running podcasts, before a 20-mile long run with a carbohydrate buffet.
The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/
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2025-01-2854 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 6 weeks to goDan & Owain are back with another week of training for Barry 40. This week Owain's tried out bicarb, completed a VO2max test, and raced a fell race - a far from normal week! Dan has some questions about Owain's training structure, or lack thereof...
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2025-01-211h 02The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHow to improve your thresholdsDan & Owain follow on from their episode on improving your VO2max, to discuss thresholds.
First the boys break down what thresholds are, and are not, before diving into some of the research - what it says and more importantly, doesn't say. As always with physiology, the answer isn't as clear as we'd all like it to be!
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2025-01-1755 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 7 weeks to goDan & Owain are back, with another week of Barry 40 training to dissect.
Owain has had an interesting week - working around research, racing & finishing off his Masters, to get his training done.
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2025-01-1445 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Barry- 8 weeks to goDan & Owain are back with another "Road to..." series - this time a very unique race is on the cards for Owain - Barry Track 40 Miles.
The history of the race, and ultras in the UK is discussed, before Owain's recent lab test is broken down before Owain's training week is rattled through.
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2025-01-071h 06The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHow to improve your VO2maxDan & Owain are back with a boxing day treat - what does the science say about improving your VO2max?
Firstly, some discussion about what VO2max is, some misconceptions and some scene setting. They then break down 3 key papers about training VO2max, before giving some take-home advice on how to train your VO2max.
Seiler et al. (2011)
Wen et al. (2019)
Ronnestand et al. (2020)
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2024-12-261h 03The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastChristmas Q&A (+ Nasal Strips)We're back, like your favourite sitcom, with a Christmas Special. Dan & Owain answer some listener questions! Before diving in some talk about nasal strips - an accessory popping up in a lot of races recently. Do they actually work, should you use them yourselves?
Then it's on to questions. Loads of topics are covered - thanks for sending in a question, and sorry if yours wasn't covered this time!
Thanks for all the support this year - loads more to come in 2025!
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2024-12-171h 35The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- The DebriefDan & Owain are back, with a big debrief of Dan's race in Valencia. The newly minted 2:12 runner goes through his taper week, the race, his pacing and nutrition.
Dan talks through his training in 2024, and across the last 8 weeks, before thinking ahead to 2025.
The guys finish off with some housekeeping; plans for the podcast for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Let us know if you're keen for another "Road to..." series!
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2024-12-051h 19The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 1 week to goA bumper episode before the big race - Dan & Owain talk through Dan's week of training. Dan's been in the lab for his pre-marathon lab test, with promising results.
They then talk through the marathon itself; fueling, kit, shoes, pacing; haircuts.
Let us know how you think Dan will get on!
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2024-11-251h 05The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 2 weeks to go2 weeks to go, the hay is in the barn, the work is banked. Dan & Owain talk through the last "big" week of training before Valencia marathon.
Dan travels up north for a wedding, but before that runs one last big treadmill session, with some final shoe testing.
Dan's session planning is also discussed in a listener question.
If you have any questions for Dan before the big day in Valencia, drop them in the form below for next week's final episode before the marathon!
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2024-11-2047 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 3 weeks to goA big week in the books for Dan, with two sessions and a long run.
Dan & Owain break down the sessions, and take a deep dive into some shoe testing numbers as Dan decides on his shoes for the big dance in Valencia.
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2024-11-1257 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHeat, the poor man's altitude?On today's episode, Dan & Owain take an initial dive into the physiology heat exposure.
They first discuss the physiological benefits and drawbacks to altitude, and how this can lead many to using heat as a means to increase haemoglobin mass.
They then discuss different forms of heat exposure, including baths and sauna, and the physiology behind undertaking these.
Let us know if you've used baths or sauna in your training and how you've found it!
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2024-11-0756 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 4 weeks to goDan & Owain are back to discuss Dan's training with 4 weeks to go until the Valencia Marathon!
Dan's week began on a high note, before coming down with a cold. Dan logged a fast long run beforehand, which is broken down, along with a few listener questions!
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2024-11-0545 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 5 weeks to goA big week in the books for Dan, and a big episode to break it down!
Dan & Owain discuss the sessions, as well as Dan's carbs & bicarb use during the sessions - and his thinking for using them during the marathon itself. A longer episode than normal, but a lot of information to cover!
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2024-10-2950 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastStrength & Conditioning for Endurance RunnersDan & Owain are back to discuss strength and conditionining training.
A growing body of research has focussed on S&C training and its impact on endurance training. Dan & Owain talk through some of the myths and possible benefits of S&C, and how to apply these to your own training.
If you're interested in reading more about S&C, Richard Blagrove's book is a fantastic resource and aimed specifically at runners: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781847979872/Strength-Conditioning-Endurance-Running-Blagrove-1847979874/plp
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2024-10-2451 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 6 weeks to goDan & Owain are back again to dissect Dan's training - but begin with an exciting announcement about the podcast!
With 6 weeks to go until Valencia marathon, Dan returns to a fairly normal training week! Using lab data to guide his return to sessions, they go through Dan's aborted session, followed by a quality session later in the week.
They also discuss fitting training around Dan's hectic schedule, and the impact that possible changes to the Commonwealth Games has on Dan - a runner that sits on the cusp of qualifying!
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2024-10-2135 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 7 weeks to goIn this episode, we review Dan's week following his PB at Cardiff Half Marathon.
Initially, a positive start, with a quick recovery from the race. We then discuss Dan's strength training regime that he has introduced as a "marginal gain" in this Valencia block.
Unfortunately, Dan then caught one of the many viruses going around which led to three days off running and a measly 72km for the week.
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2024-10-1726 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastRoad to Valencia- 8 weeks to goIn this new mini-series, we will share a week-by-week account of Dan's preparations for Valencia marathon where he is targeting the European Road Running Championships qualifying time of 2:12:30.
As this is a podcast about physiology, the emphasis will be on how Dan uses his own data, and findings from the scientific literature, to optimise his training and performance come race day.
In this first episode, we breakdown the results from Dan's recent submax test and discuss how that will inform what his training will look like over the next 8 weeks.
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2024-10-0938 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastDurability - the fourth dimension of endurance physiology?After giving their excuses for recording a week later than planned, Dan & Owain delve into Durability.
As they discuss, durability is a growing area of research and particularly impacts marathon (and ultra) performance. But how do you measure it, and how do you improve it?
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2024-10-0450 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Physiology of the MarathonIn today's in-person episode, Dan and Owain break down the physiological components of marathon running.
There's more to the marathon (and other distances) than just having a big VO2max! Thresholds, economy, and durability all interact with each other, and as you'll hear, there's more than one way to run a marathon from a physiological perspective.
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Paula Radcliffe Study
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2024-09-131h 01The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHow to pace your next marathonBuilding on a very popular Twitter thread (https://x.com/Dan_Nash94/status/1797744471565574604),Dan & Owain discuss marathon pacing.
First, an overview of some of the physiology that you'll be contending with during a marathon - especially if you go out too fast!
Dan & Owain then discuss the pacing plan Dan has utilised in recent marathons, and how you could go about doing the same yourself.
Let us know if you've used a similar physiological anchoring method for a marathon and how you got on!
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2024-08-301h 04The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastCooling headbands, Bicarb, Beetroot and Caffeine: What is worth spending your money on?In this episode, Dan and Owain explore the research on the supplements and accessories that have recently been hitting the headlines.
They share what the research has to say on their effectiveness including, who may benefit the most, the risk-reward ratio, and advice on implementation strategies.
Dan finishes the podcast with a plug of both the Sport Physiology Hub, and his new online coaching offer. If you are interested in one of the five coaching slots that Dan has available, then introduce yourself via email (Dan-Nash@Outlook.Com), including a description of your training background...
2024-08-211h 04The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastIs threshold training dead?Is threshold training old news? Should we all be following the "American Method"?
Dan & Owain talk through the mens 1500m Olympic final; how the race played out, what training is best to run a championship 1500m, will we see a shift of training methods in the next 4 years.
What did you think of the 1500m final, and the rest of the Olympic events?
Do you use threshold training yourself?
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2024-08-0946 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe Physiology of the Warm UpIn this episode Dan & Owain discuss the physiology of the warm up.
For many runners, a warm up features some jogging and possibly a few strides. But the warm up of a professional runner differs significantly, due to some interesting research into what is often referred to as "priming".
Dan & Owain discuss some of the history of the research, the physiology of "priming", and offer some practical applications that you can try before your next session or race.
If you give priming a go, let us know how you get on!
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2024-07-1544 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastEasy running- why bother?Welcome back! Dan finally feels like he has the time to relaunch the pod and is joined by new co-host, Owain Zerilli.
In this episode, we delve into all things "easy running". We started with defining what easy running is from a physiology perspective, before going into describing what benefits we can (and can't) expect from training in "zone 2". We finish by looking at the bigger picture, discussing how we should fit our easy running into our training weeks and practical tips on how to let go of our egos.
2024-07-011h 02The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThreshold Training: Is it worth the hype?Threshold training has come to prominence in recent years, primarily through the success of the Ingebrigtsens. In this episode, I discuss what threshold training actually entails, why it might be a useful intensity to train at, and what are the limitations with threshold training. A lot of the dicussion is centred around a recent review that discusses why "The Norwegian Model" of training may be the next step in the evolution of training practices. This article can be found here: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/5/3782
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2023-03-1254 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe physiological model of endurance running performanceYes, we are finally back! In this episode, we delve into the physiological model of endurance running performance. We discuss the determinants of VO2max, metabolic thresholds and running economy. We cover additional parameters that are important in the middle-distance events and distances beyond the marathon. Lastly, we discuss the relative importance of the physiological parameters across the different events and how we might determine what is limiting our performance. If you would like to support the show and contribute to the generation of more content, you can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dan.Nash
2023-02-271h 10The Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastThe 2nd Threshold: The physiology and its applications to trainingIn this second episode of The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast, we explore all aspects of the 2nd threshold. We cover:
What is the 2nd threshold and why is it important for performance
What do we know about the determinants of the 2nd threshold
Do we know how best to train it?
How can we use the critical speed model to calculate our 2nd threshold outside of a lab and without lactate measurements
How can we apply the critical speed model to our own training
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2022-09-0353 minThe Physiology of Endurance Running PodcastHow to fuel your next marathonIn this first episode of The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast, we explore what the research has to say on how best to fuel your marathon. We cover:The pros and cons of fat and carbohydrates as fuel sourcesWhy taking on carbohydrates aids performanceHow much carbohydrate should we take on during a marathonHow to choose which fuel type to take onHow to plan your own nutrition strategy for training and racingKey References "Glucose-fructose likely improves gastrointestinal comfort and endurance running performance relative to glucose-only""Contemporary...
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