The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast
This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:12 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner.
Episodes
Understanding body composition - with Dr James Fleming
Following the recent episode about body weight, Dan & Owain interview Dr James Fleming about body composition and the work of an applied practitioner in the nutrition space.James is a lecturer at St Mary's University, with experience in nutrition and body composition. He's also hosting an Adolescent Athlete Conference in June 2027. Drop him an email if you're interested in attending (james.fle
A deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants & the heat
Dan & Owain take a deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants and anthocyanins, specifically looking at their possible benefit in the heat. They also critically discuss applying research in the supplement space, and the evidence that exists for blackcurrants and other supplements on the market.Blackcurrants Meta AnalysisNZBCs and heat shock proteinsNZBCs and the Marathon des SablesThe Physiology
Your guide to getting lab testing
In the last few years, lab testing has exploded as an industry - expanding beyond a few universities offering tests in their laboratory. Unfortunately not all tests are equal, and having seen more bad tests, Dan & Owain talk through what you should be looking for from a lab test.Send us in your tests and we might do an episode talking through some of the bad ones soon!The Physiology of Enduran
Summer Q&A
Dan & Owain answer more of your questions! Peptides, thresholds, best running experiences and female research all feature heavily in our summer Q&A!The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here!Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcur
Patreon highlights!
In case you missed it, Dan & his wife Jemima welcomed Betsi into the world last week - and we've taken a week off of recording. This week's episode is a compilation of some of the best content on our patreon from the last 8 months; paper breakdowns, training talk (road to Valencia continued), interviews, road to London, and more behind the scenes content.Hope you enjoy - and we'll
The future of sport science?
Dan & Owain get their prediction hats on, and discuss where they think the future of sport science is heading. Along with some fun suggestions, they discuss training, nutrition & technology, and what they think might be different (or stay the same) in 5 years time.What do you think we might be doing in 2031?The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers
Weight & Performance: Finding the Balance
Dan & Owain dive into a taboo area of endurance sports, one that has returned as a discussion point following Josh Kerr's mile world record - weight. Tackling the subject through the lens of a fantastic case study by Trent Stellingwerff, they discuss the importance of weight and body composition, and share some thoughts about when you might want to think about this yourself. Thanks for the sup
Lactate Gels: A Fad or the Future?
The endurance sport world is buzzing with discussion about lactate gels. From powering Yomif Kejelcha to a 1:59 marathon (maybe), and Tadej Pogacar to another Tour de France victory, lots of people are talking about these gels - so Dan & Owain talk through what we know... so far! Lots more to come with this topic!The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, produce
The science of altitude - with James Barber
Dan and Owain finally discuss altitude on the podcast!They're joined by James Barber, Lead Performance Specialist at The Altitude Centre and a PhD candidate at Anglia Ruskin University.James chats through the environmental challenges at altitude, the changes in physiology, and how to utilise those to improve performance!James' SurveyRepeated Sprint PaperThe Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast
Tymewear - the next step in wearables? With founder Arnar Larusson
Dan & Owain chat to the founder of Tymewear, Arnar Larusson. Tymewear is a heart rate monitor with a built in ventilation measurement device, that offers ventilatory data - a measure seen in the lab but not readily available in the field!Arnar talks about the creation of the device, and going from an idea to the device being used at the Tour de France by Team Visma Lease-a-Bike! Check out Tyme
What can runners learn from cyclists? With Marinus Petersen
Dan & Owain chat to former professional cyclist Marinus Petersen. Marinus raced competitively in France, after studying sport science at Loughborough University. He's recently transitioned to triathlon, and has done so with an inquisitive and open mind to trying different training ideas in running. He is also the lead coach at Kilowatt Coaching.We chat to him about this process and how to
Taurine - the supplement to beat the heat?
Dan & Owain talk through Taurine - well known to anyone that drinks Red Bull or Monster, but a supplement that may improve your performance in the heat!Is there a good evidence base? Or are things a bit unknown?Have you tried Taurine yourself?Taurine Supplementation and Human Heat Tolerance: Mechanisms, Evidence, and Integration with Heat Acclimation, Cooling, and HydrationAcute taurine supple
Can AI replace your running coach?
Following the launch of a Claude and Strava integration, Dan & Owain put their livelihoods on the line and test the protocol! A range of questions was put to Claude to interrogate their data, with varying results!Check back in in 12-months and we will see if AI has made us redundant! The AI audit paper discussedCheck out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here:http
All about HRV - with Marco Altini
Dan & Owain are joined by a leading voice on HRV, Marco Altini. Marco has worked on HRV, both the physiology behind the measure and applying the data in day to day life for many years. He talks to us about what HRV is, how to properly measure and apply HRV data, and the state of wearable tech in 2026. Marco's book can be found here!Marco's SubstackSoar SolsticeThe Physiology of Endur
Will tilting your bed make you run faster? (and how to critically analyse a paper)
Dan & Owain talk through a recent paper that's hit the mainstream - suggesting that tilting your bed may increase haemoglobin mass.It's a catchy premise, but they talk through how to actually read and apply a study like this into your training and life!The paper!Soar SolsticeThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the world&#
Your guide to beating the heat!
Dan & Owain talk about heat acclimation now that we've reached summer in the Northern Hemisphere!Different from haematological adaptations, the guys talk through some of the foundational research and how they'd acclimate for a hot race!The main paper discussedSoar SolsticeThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the world'
Anaerobic Capacity: Training Beyond the Red Line
Dan & Owain talk about an often misunderstood, or overstated area of endurance physiology - anaerobic capacity.A number of energy systems play a part in endurance performance, but their importance change depending on the duration of exercise!The main paper discussedCheck out our Soar Giveaway here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the pro
Critical Speed, critical for your training?
Dan & Owain are back to discuss the Critical Speed model. The model is often used in sport science research, as another method of quantifying the steady state and non-steady state boundary, but utilising performance trials or race data rather than metabolic measurements.More to come on this topic in the next few months!A very good paper about Critical SpeedCheck out our Soar Giveaway here!
Your guide to get fast this summer!
Dan & Owain are back with a discussion about how to inject some speed into your marathon legs over the summer!Lots of runners spend the summer trying to run a fast 5k off the back of a spring marathon - and Dan & Owain discuss an evidence-lead approach to this, with a few scenarios in mind!Hopefully this offers some good insight and ideas for your summer, if you're targeting shorter events
Episode 101 - Q&A
Following a busy spring of marathon's - for Dan at least - and to celebrate crossing into triple digits, we've recorded a Q&A!Lots of topics covered in this one, and we'll do another soon!Check out our Soar Giveaway here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners th
Training Block Breakdowns
Following a big spring of racing, Dan, Jen & Owain are back to break down their training, and how they apply some of the podcast topics to their own running!Dan talks us through training and racing 3 marathons in 30 weeks. Jen discusses what stayed the same, and what changed between Valencia and Rotterdam. Owain breaks down the change from flat road racing to technical trails!Check out our So
So, you've just run a marathon...
Dan & Owain round off the marathon series, with a discussion about the stress and strain your body has just been put through over the course of 26.2 miles!There's a lot to recover from post-marathon, some of which is obvious, and some of which is a lot more nuanced and less understood. They then talk about their approaches to returning to run after a marathon, or other big races!The Physiology
From Taper to Marathon Start Line: Mastering the Last 48 Hours
Dan & Owain talk through the final 48 hours before a marathon. There's lots of ways to jeopardise your race, and undo the training you've done in the weeks before. A real mix of science and practical application in this episode as they talk through lived experiences and research based approaches to the days before a marathon!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by S
STOP CHASING SPLITS: How you should actually pace a marathon!
Dan & Owain talk through race planning. You've put in the hours and days of hard training, through the cold and wet weather... How do you convert that into a race performance that you're happy with?Pacing, watch setup, fuelling, and conditions are all considered before standing on the start line!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of
Why Do You Fatigue During a Marathon
Dan & Owain talk through the multifaceted impact of fatigue on a marathon, how it manifests and some overviews on strategies to delay it!A global view episode to set up some more marathon-specific topics as we race through spring marathon season!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit t
The Athlete Series: Callum Hawkins
Dan & Owain are joined by a runner that doesn't need much of an introduction!Callum Hawkins; 2:08:14 marathon pre- supershoes. 60:00 half. 4th in the World Championships marathon twice (2017 & 2019). Callum talks us through his career so far; the early start in the marathon, his approach to major races, his racing style and the benefits and drawbacks it brings. He also talks about shoe
The art of coaching - with David Chalfen
Dan & Owain are joined this week by David Chalfen. David currently coaches at Highgate Harriers - one of the most successful clubs in the UK - as well as coaching individuals online and in-person. He's been involved in the sport since the 1980s; as an athlete, coach and working in sport administration. David talks to us about how the landscape of the sport and coaching has changed across h
The Science of Trail & Ultra Running - with Dr Simon de Waal
Dan & Owain talk about the science of trail and ultra running with Dr Simon de Waal.Simon has recently published a number of papers around the reliability and validity of using lab testing with trail and ultra runners - and talks through why there's a need to devise different testing protocols for these athletes. Simon is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, and undertook hi
The Do's and Don'ts of Session Design
Dan & Owain are back to talk session design. We had a few questions throughout the intensity domain series about actually implementing the training in practice - so we thought we'd talk through how to plan a training week, and the considerations for training sessions in each intensity domain!Let us know what you think - this episode came about because of comments and questions so we're
How to apply Training Zones to running
Dan & Owain are back for the another installment of the intensity domains series. They talk through how to take intensity domains, and apply training zones that support and quantify your training!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into
Seville Marathon Recap
Dan, Jen & Owain talk through Dan's Seville Marathon - and how exactly Dan went from a week off with an injury, to a 2:11:50 PB!His plans for the next few months are also discussed - some exciting news about this!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put
Meteopace, the game-changing weather app - with creator Phil Richardson
Meteopace has taken the running world by storm (pun intended) since being launched in 2025, and we're extremely excited to be joined by Phil (aka Meteopace Phil), the founder of the app.We dive down some serious rabbit holes about the inner workings of Meteopace - there's an incredible amount behind the scenes driving the app! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOA
Beyond VO2max - The extreme domain
Dan & Owain finish off the intensity domain series with the extreme domain. An intensity domain rarely touched by endurance runners, but still an important intensity to touch - at times!We'll finish off the series with a discussion about mapping training zones to intensity domains!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothi
Physiological failure guaranteed... the severe intensity domain
Dan & Owain are back to talk intensity domains - on this episode they dive into the severe domain. Beyond the second threshold things become unstable, fast. Severe intensity exercise isn't possible for long, but some people spend more time in this domain than others!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designe
Between Two Thresholds: Everything you need to know about Zone 3
Dan & Owain return with the next installment of the training zone series, talking all things Zone 3, or alternatively the Heavy Domain.What some people call "threshold" - this zone exists between two clear physiological anchor points, but still has a lot of confusion surrounding what happens in this zone, and how to undertake training here.The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly
Your guide to Zone 2!
Dan & Owain are back to talk all things training zones.The first of a multi-part series; they discuss the infamous "Zone 2". We go through the good, the bad and the ugly of this polarising training zone, and share what the science actually has to say about the effectiveness of Zone 2.More episodes in this series to come!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored
Bonus: Training Talk - Episode 1
Dan, Owain and... Jen are back with a big announcement!Launching today - we're on patreon, where we'll be posting bonus episodes, content, and be chatting in the comments. The training talk series with Jen will continue each week, plus extra Q&As, and some more "Road to..." series planned this year!Here's the link if you want to sign up!https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEn
Post-partum running, a scientific approach - with Dr Megan James
Dr Megan James joins Dan & Owain to discuss her work around pregnancy & post-partum running. Megan combined surveys and biomechanics to produce the first return-to-run framework aimed at patients!The return-to-run guideMegan talks through how the PhD came about and the lack of any research in the area, undertaking a survey, and the biomechanical measures - some of which are shown on your o
NYE Q&A!
One last episode for 2025. Jen is back to help answer some listener questions!Thank you to everyone who's tuned in this year, and the questions that have been sent in. We'll be doing a few more Q&A's next year!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 &a
Running myths... busted!
We've all had that relative or friend tell us about the damage we're doing to our bodies by running... but just how wrong are they? We speak to two experts about some common running myths!First, Rose & Jen from Podium Physiotherapy join us to talk about knees, and whether we're damaging them running.We're then joined by Dr Steph Connaire, a consultant cardiologist and runner, t
Road to Valencia 2025 - Training block analysis
Jen, Owain & Dan are back to break down their Valencia training blocks!They break down their training by hours, time in zones, sessions, and reflect on what went well, and what didn't!Congrats to our Soar giveaway winner too!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 & e
Road to Valencia 2025 - Race recap
The gang is back from a largely successful trip to Valencia. Jen, Owain and Dan break down their races in Valencia and some early reflections on the 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 -
Road to Valencia 2025 - 1 week to go
Maranoia in podcast-form. The squad is back for their last full week of training before the race. Jen's losing it, Owain's a bit too nonchalant, and Dan is in the best shape of his life.Let us know what you think we'll run! And best of luck if you're racing too!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality
Blackcurrants, the unknown super-supplement? - with Dr Sam Shepherd
Dan & Owain are joined by Dr Sam Shepherd, Head of Sport Science at Precision Fuel & Hydration, and a researcher who has investigated carbohydrate intake and supplements at Birmingham University and Liverpool John Moores University. Sam has undertaken work to investigate the impact of blackcurrant extract, using the CurraNZ blackcurrants that Dan, Owain & Jen have been using. He talks
Road to Valencia 2025 - 2 weeks to go
The 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 -
Is passive heat better than altitude?! We examine an exciting new paper with author, Elliott Jenkins
Dan & 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 runner
Road to Valencia 2025 - 3 weeks to go
The 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 &am
Road to Valencia 2025 - 4 weeks to go
A 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 th
Road to Valencia 2025 - 5 weeks to go
We'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, desi
Road to Valencia 2025 - 6 weeks to go
3 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 th
Road to Valencia 2025 - 7 weeks to go
The 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 &
Road to Valencia 2025 - 8 weeks to go
Jen 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 prou
Road to Valencia 2025 - 9 weeks to go
9 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 podc
Road to Valencia 2025 - 10 weeks to go
10 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 -
Road to Valencia 2025 - 11 weeks to go
11 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
Road to Valencia 2025 - 12 weeks to go
12 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 Runn
Summer Q&A
Dan & 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 podca
The Science of Sports Bras - with Dr Nichola Renwick
Dan & 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 a
The Athlete Series: Tom Evans
Ahead 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
A deep dive on carbohydrate research, with TdF nutritionist Dr Tim Podlogar
Dan & 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
The 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 cul
Female physiology, with Dr Emma Ross
Dan & 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 phys
The Athlete Series: Kris Jones
Dan & 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 th
The physiology of training load
Dan & 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 p
The Athlete Series: Alistair Brownlee
Dan & 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
Super shoes - with Dr Dustin Joubert
Dan & 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 includ
The physiology of skeletal muscle
Dan & 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 need
Strength & Conditioning - with Dr Rich Blagrove
Dan & 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
Applied sport science, Breaking-2, and Breaking-4 - with Professor Andy Jones
Dan & 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
The 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 o
Sirpoc - 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 En
The Athlete Series: Phil Sesemann
Dan & 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
How 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 sponso
Listener Q&A
Dan & 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
The physiology of tapering
We'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 &
Road to London-3 weeks to go
After 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 physiology of ultra marathons
We 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 th
Road to London- 4 weeks to go
A 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 o
Road to London- 5 weeks to go
Dan 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 -
Periodization... or performance planning
A 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 Endu
