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The Endurance PodcastJanuary Mistakes - Don’t make them!!In episode 37 of The Endurance Podcast, we discuss January mistakes that you'll want to avoid as you start your new year training. It's back to normal, on Tweets of the week with Mike taking the victory.
2023-01-201h 12
Sounds Like A Search And Rescue PodcastEpisode 85 - Welcome Sarah Lacourse - Strength Training, Sports Nutrition and Host of Pursuing Endurance Podcasthttps://slasrpodcast.com/ Welcome to the Sounds Like a Search and Rescue Podcast! Also known as SLASR. Join an experienced search and rescue volunteer and his friend as they discuss all things related to hiking and search and rescue in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This week we welcome Sarah Lacourse. Sarah is the host of her own excellent podcast called the Pursuing EndurancePodcast. She is a strength and conditioning coach and an expert in strength training, nutrition, and white mountains hiking, So if you are a hiker or trail runner looking for advice on...2022-12-092h 08The Endurance PodcastEpisode 36:Tom Rigby and Dan McParlandIn episode 36, we have a great chat with Tom Rigby and Dan McParland. The 2 North West athletes are close friends, training partners and both had Stellar years in 2022. Dan lead Ironman UK overall until mile 14 in the marathon and finished his year winning Ironman Florida. Tom won 70.3 Ireland at a canter and then Ironman Wales. The question of the podcast... In 2023, there's 400m to go to the Ironman UK finish line and you're shoulder to shoulder, 1st and 2nd overall... what's the conversation you have?
2022-11-181h 07The Endurance PodcastEpisode 35: Planning your winter trainingIn episode 35, we discuss the things that you need to hear right now... What do you need to take into account for your winter training plan? In other news. Marc celebrated his 50th birthday by winning 'Tweets of the Week' as Mike goes off the rails... All in all, it was a great show.
2022-11-111h 02
The Endurance PodcastEpisode 34: An autumn recap before winter training beginsIn episode 34 of TEP we have a quick recap of the major events in the last few weeks (we haven't spoken for a while) and chat about the winter ahead. Mike wins Tweets of the week (again) and we secure our best ever team average.
2022-10-201h 06The Endurance PodcastEpisode 33: Looking forward to the LakelandThis week we chat about all things Lakeland 50 & 100 which takes place next week.
We share our top do's and don'ts for this type of race.
As always there's the weather update and of course "tweets of the week"
2022-07-231h 05
The Endurance PodcastEpisode 32: Getting Your Ironman Performance Right!!We're only 2 weeks from Ironman UK and other big races, so in this week's podcast we discuss taper, race strategy and what people generally get wrong on the day. In other major news, Marc wins Tweets of the week and Mike doesn't even care... as Wales are going to the World Cup.
2022-06-151h 36The Endurance PodcastEpisode 31 Outlaw Half Winner Lizzie RaynerWelcome to Episode 31, Mike and Ian catch up with last weekend's Outlaw Half winner Lizzie Rayner.
Lizzie won the overall race on her 70.3 debut, gaining her pro license in the process.
We discuss her training, goal setting, recovery, her future plans and her experiences working in Spain with a professional Cycling Team.
2022-05-1747 minThe Endurance PodcastEpisode 30 Dr Mark BurnleyWelcome to episode 30 where we catch up with Dr Mark Burnley.
As well as being a successful and seasoned endurance athlete, Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Science and Exercise Physiology at the University of Kent who has been gaining followers and rave reviews with his excellent YouTube channel "All-Out Physiology".
Here he shares easy to digest and helpful videos around the main topics surrounding exercise physiology and performance.
In the episode we discuss thresholds, training zones, power meters, exercise testing and much much more!
We hope you enjoy the...2022-05-151h 00The Endurance PodcastEpisode 29 Training CampsWelcome to Episode 29 of The Endurance Podcast.
Training camps have become so popular in recent years, and as we move past COVID, they seem to be in demand more than ever.
As Marc gets ready to jet off for a week in Lanzarote, we chat all things training camps, things to consider before, during and after in order to get the most from your camp.
Don't forget to subscribe to get all the latest news, and please do share with your friends and fellow athletes if you like the sh...2022-04-111h 07
The Endurance PodcastEpisode 28 - Jess PiaseckiIn this week's episode, Ian and Mike interview marathon runner Dr Jess Piasecki. Last month, Jess became the 2nd fastest all-time British female marathon runner, with a stunning personal best of 2.22.27 at the Seville Marathon.
2022-03-281h 02The Endurance PodcastEpisode 27: Polarized Training (again)Yes, I know, we've talked about this before... but this week's podcast discusses polarized training which once again hit the headlines on the Twittersphere. We chat about polarized V non-polarized, the benefits of each and how they can work together in the same plan. Episode also includes 'Tweets of the Week' with the exception of Ian, who has been blocked from Twitter for violating their rules... and you thought he was respectable.
2022-03-151h 13The Endurance PodcastThe Berkeley MarathonMike interviews race director and founder of this exciting new race Paul Breen, and no, it’s not that race, or is it?”
2022-02-1138 minThe Endurance PodcastAvoid common winter training mistakesIn this week's podcast, we discuss how to avoid common winter training errors. Now is the time to assess your weaknesses and prepare yourself for the 2022 season... You'll be glad you did!
2021-11-301h 03
The Endurance PodcastInterview with Phil SesemannThis week we're lucky to have Phil Sesemann as our guest on the show. Phil was the first British finisher at London Marathon 2021, finishing 7th overall in a time of 2:12:58. We chat to him about his background, his training plan, the race in London, his future in marathon running and his famous dog.
2021-10-1357 min
The Endurance PodcastIronman 70.3 winner James Scott FarringtonWe interview local lad James Scott Farrington who lead the field home at the recent UK 70.3 event in Bolton. We discuss training with the Brownlees, going from a non-swimmer to leading out of the water and what the future holds now he has a pro licence.
2021-09-2853 min
The Endurance PodcastEpisode 22: Ironman UK ReviewThis week we review IMUK weekend and talk tapering, performance, recovery and the Ironman blues... In 'tweets of the week' Mike continues his dominance, with another finely tuned performance.
2021-07-081h 19The Endurance PodcastEpisode 21: The pre-season slump!In this week's episode we discuss the 'pre-season slump'... You'd think as races are about to start, people would be raring to go, but this in fact is one of the common times that people often feel a bit flat and lack motivation. In other news, Mike continues his domination of 'tweets of the week'
2021-05-161h 01
The Endurance PodcastEpisode 20: Like a broken record...We're back with The Endurance Podcast episode 20 and this week the competition hots up for tweets of the week. We discuss NSAIDS in sport, the marathon trials and of course... how could we not discuss Beth Potter's 5k best at the Podium 5k. We're also available on iTunes and Spotify.
2021-04-091h 14The Endurance PodcastThe 80:20 principle, what it really means...The good looking trio are back for another episode. Ian gives his opinion on wearing masks whilst running and Mike fails again on 'tweets of the week'. In amongst the nonsense, we discuss training volume, intensity and the 80:20 principle. We're also available on Spotify and iTunes.
2021-03-141h 18The Endurance PodcastRoll on race season!In this week's Endurance Podcast, we discuss coming out of lockdown, how to motivate yourself and what races may look like in coming months. If you've been a bit lacking motivation, you're not the only one, but there's plenty of positives to look forward to!
2021-03-0157 min
The Endurance PodcastInterview with Dan NashThis week we interview Dan Nash, and international distance runner and ultra champion, who took part in the London Marathon elite race this year. Dan is also a sports physiologist supporting Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon. Of course, there's also the usual 'tweets of the week' nonsense.
2020-11-061h 29
The Endurance PodcastAlex Staniforth runs the 3 peaks ... and the bits inbetweenThis week we have the usual failings in 'tweets of the week' but the episode is saved by an inspiring interview with Alex Staniforth who completed the 3 peaks, Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon, and ran the entire distance between them. This 452 mile journey took 9 days 12 hours 51 mins, missing the current record by just over an hour. Alex completed the challenge to raise funds and awareness for mental health charity Mind Over Mountains.
2020-09-261h 06
The Endurance PodcastCraig Burrows South to North Wales Cycling RecordIn this week's podcast, aside from the legendary 'tweets of the week' we interview Craig Burrows and chat about his South to North Wales cycling record in what has become the year of the 'personal challenge'
2020-09-141h 09
The Endurance PodcastGet ready to race!! It's slowly getting back to normal...In episode 14, we discuss what's been an odd year.. But racing is about to resume! We also discuss virtual events, what 'regular' events will look like in the near future and why you should be careful jumping straight back in!!
2020-07-231h 04
The Endurance PodcastThe Coronavirus Catch UpIn this week's episode, we have a general catch up regarding work, training and the impact of the current situation. We also discuss motivation, goal setting and what events might look like if they take place at all this year.
2020-06-071h 09
The Endurance PodcastCoronavirus, Vaporfly and staying at home...In this week's show, unsurprisingly Coronavirus is a topic of conversation and we discuss exercise routines in uncertain times. Whilst Coronavirus is stealing most of the attention, we decided to go back to the subject of Vaporflys for some status quo. We interview Dr Phil Hurst, a senior sports psychology lecturer at Christchurch, a specialist in the placebo effect, who asks whether the Vaporfly improvement are all just in our mind?
2020-04-091h 09
The Endurance PodcastInterview with ultra runner Anna TroupIn this week's episode, tweets of the week are way off target, Mike stays calm whilst talking about passive stretching and we discuss running shoes, gait analysis and whether support and neutral shoes are really necessary. Our special guest is Anna Troup who shows that you really do get better with age, following her Montane Lakeland 100 win and other ultra successes in the last 12 months. We listen to her fascinating views on training, racing, family, removing pressure and replacing it with enjoyment.
2020-02-132h 12
The Endurance PodcastSports science and technology, adding value or just adding data?This week we have a general discussion about whether sports science and data is adding value to coaching methods or whether it's actually distracting from the basic, underpinning principles of performance. If you're not using gadgets, power meters, data, strava and similar tech, you may be labelled as 'old fashioned' but just how much extra value does it provide? Endurance sports can be very simple, maybe we're making them too complicated?
2020-01-211h 14
The Endurance PodcastWinter training to get faster... even if you're getting olderIn this week's podcast we discuss winter training, assessing strengths and weaknesses, the things we avoid as we get older and the things we need to do more of as we age. We discuss the physiological changes and also how our psychological / mindset changes as we age. We also discuss how strength training can be beneficial for endurance athletes. If I'm honest, we could re-title this podcast "Me, Mike and Ian are getting older and trying to stop getting slower".
2019-12-131h 21
The Endurance PodcastInterview with Brad CulpIn this week's podcast we interview Chicago based journalist Brad Culp. His career includes being editor for triathlete magazine and former editor in chief for Lava magazine. He was also the media manager for the ITU triathlon series, so it's fair to say he's familiar with the triathlon scene. Brad is best known for his straight talking on issues relating to doping, ethics and politics in sport.
2019-11-261h 23
The Endurance PodcastMarathon records and magic shoes...In this week's podcast we chat about the 1:59 project, the recent women's world marathon record and the World Athletics Championships. The Nike Oregon project is also a topic of conversation, as are the magic shoes. To cap it all off, we chat about Kona and the World Ironman Championships.
2019-10-191h 23
The Endurance PodcastInterview with Nathan Ford, first age group athlete at Ironman WalesWe interview former Welsh national swimmer Nathan Ford, who finished first in the 35-40 category at Ironman Wales. He was also 8th overall and the first age grouper to finish the course. We also discuss the event in general, plus Ironman's decision to choose an anti-inflammatory drug as an event sponsor, to assist athlete recovery..??
2019-09-231h 27
The Endurance PodcastInterview with elite runner and UK anti-doping representative Andy HeyesIn this week's podcast, we interview elite distance runner and national indoor 3000m champion Andy Heyes. In addition to being an elite runner, Andy also works for UKAD (UK anti doping) and is chair of UK Athletics 'clean athletics' committee. We talk about training, the current position of UK distance running and his thoughts and views on doping in amateur and professional sport.
2019-09-072h 00
The Endurance PodcastThe application of sports science research and an interview with sports nutritionist Dr Gareth WallisIn this week's podcast we discuss the application of sports science research, whether the interpretation is becoming 'click bait' and is it really being applied at grass roots level? We also interview Dr Gareth Wallis, lecturer is exercise metabolism and nutrition at the University of Birmingham and former advisor to companies such as Lucozade sport.
2019-08-241h 59
The Endurance PodcastWhat's been on our mind this week?In this week's podcast, the theme is 'what's been on your mind'. Mike talks about choosing the right running shoes and common issues relating to calf injuries. Ian talks about race strategies following his 8th successful completion of the Lakeland 100 and we open open a can of worms by discussing 'mass participation V elite standards' in distance running. Remember you can find us on iTunes and Spotify.
2019-08-091h 25
The Endurance PodcastInterview with 2019 Ironman UK champion Brian FogartyThis week we interview the 2019 Ironman UK champion Brian Fogarty. We talk about victory at his local race, family support, strength training, psychology and a host of other things.
2019-07-241h 34
The Endurance PodcastAn interview with the new Wainwrights record holder Paul TierneyIn this week's episode, we talk about exercise in the heat and we interview the new Wainwrights record holder Paul Tierney. Paul is an ultra and runner based in Ambleside, who reduced thousands of trail runners to compulsive 'dot watchers' when he recently broke the Wainwrights record, raising a huge amount of money for the charity 'MIND' in the process. Paul, who is a running coach himself, tells us about the physical and mental challenge of keeping going for 6 days and 6 hours with minimal rest. His record is one of the greatest achievements within the world of ultra and...2019-07-091h 12