The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon
John Starrett, one of the most successful online running coaches, hosts this podcast about marathon running and training. He is the founder of Stazza's Stable, a global running community, and coaches runners from beginners to Olympic-level athletes. With a journalism background, he debunks common running myths and cuts through the noise of social media influencers. The show offers practical knowledge and entertaining commentary for runners seeking real advice.
Episodes
Fantastic free gift for all listeners - a running novella
In this episode, I give a free gift to all listeners: a novella about running the marathon. I also read three key extracts from the novella.
ZEUS SPOKE. I LISTENED
Zues speaks to the world famous Stablemaster...
THE BIG INTERVIEW
In this episode I answer coaching questions.Link to Stazza's Stable Certified Online Run Coaching Course https://the-stazza-running-coach.kit.com/signup
The Method Behind the Madness: My Coaching Blueprint
After four decades of coaching and guiding over 832 runners to sub-3-hour marathons, I open the vault on the training philosophy that's become the foundation of Stazza's Stable.Whether you're chasing your first marathon or hunting a Boston qualifier, this is the episode that answers the question every Stablemate eventually asks: "What makes this system different?"No fluff. No
Turning Forrest Gump into an Olympian
In this episode, we look at how turn Forrest into an Olympian and you can follow the process.
Ken Graham - 3:08 to 2:58 in 10 months
Introducing my Business Manager Samy and Ken Graham's 10 min PB over the marathon in 10 months.
Breaking down the leap from sub-elite to elite marathon running (2:25 → 2:10)
In this episode we take a deep dive into how to transition from Sub Elite to Elite, using to real life case studies.
THE BIG INTERVIEW - THIS A BANGER
In this episode my guest gives excellent advice for start-up coached, developing coaches, and coaches at capacity to help scale. He also gives advice in a broader fashion that will help SMBs, SMEs, and Enterprise. Obviously, delivered with the usual banter.
Stazza's Stable Masterclass
In this episode, CEO of RNT (Akash Vaghela) interviews me. This is a deep dive into my whole training philosophy.
The Incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Skinny Terminator
In this episode we look at the incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Terminator.email: stazzastable1965@gmail.comWhatsApp: 00353 83 0435669Insta: stazza's_stableFB: John StarrettStrava: Coach Stazza
Why and how to become an online running coach
In this episode, we look at why and how to become a world class running coach. We also explain the new Stazza's Stable coaching group.For information about the Certified Stazza's Stable Online Running Coach Course and to enter the competition for two pairs of super shoes you can contact me at: stazzastable1965@gmail.com, WhatsApp - 00353830435669, Inst - stazzas_stable, Strava - Coach Staz
Super Shoe Winners and 10 most common running injuries
In this episode, I announce the two winners of the super shoes and take a dive into the 10 most common running injuries.Contact me:stazzastable1965@gmail.comWhatsApp:00353 83 043 5669Inst.: stazza's_stableFaceBook: John Starrett and The Art of the MarathonStrava: Coach Stazza, Stazza's Stable, and The Stablemaster Speaks
Season 5 Irish Spice Bags, Trolls, and Moving forward
Intro to season 5 and how we're moving forward.SM Coaching course to:00353 83 043 5669stazzas_stable (insta)John Starrett (Facebook)stazzastable1965@gmail.com (email)
STAZZA'S CERTIFIED ONLINE RUNNING COACH COURSE
An overview of the Stazza certified online running coach course.DM me "ONLINE" to register your interest:WhatsApp - 00353 83 043 5669Insta. - stazza's_stableFacebook - John Starrett and The Art of the MarathonStrava - Coach Stazza
Sarah Cox 3:36 down to 3:11 in four months
This episode focuses on Stablemate Sarah Cox's incredible jump from 3:36 down to 3:11 in just four months.We look ADHD, creatine, work stress, sleep, and injury management. We also evince how running by feel helps breakthroughs.
The Wisdom of Feel: Transcending Data Through Intuitive Running
In this episode, I read chapter 3 from my manuscript The Art of the Marathon. The chapter counterbalances Chapter 2 (The Science Beneath the Art: Understanding Physiological Fundamentals).
Intro and Chapter 1 from The Art of the Marathon
In this episode, I read the intro and chapter 1 from 'The Art of the Marathon'.
1:42 HM to 68 HM in two years - how we're doing it...
In this episode I answer your questions through a case studying , looking at Bori Levin's journey over two years from 1:42 HM down to 68' HM.
HILLS ARE THE PILLS
In this episode we look at all things hills.
STAZZA'S SUPER POWERS: 4HR- 3HR MARATHON IN ONE YEAR
In this episode, we look at my super powers and how to get a new runner from a 4hr marathon down to 3hrs in one year.
TALENT PART 2
To kick-off the new season we start with Talent part two. We look at what talent is and why you don't need talent to run a good marathon.
We also announce the two winners of the super shoe competition.
TALENT: 'MITOCHONDRIAL EVE', RUNNING SCIENCE IS WRONG, WHAT IS AND IS NOT TALENT
In this episode we examine what is and is not talent - with case studies. We use science to prove that the majority of running science is wrong, and that the art of coaching is the way to make the big gains - as evidenced in Stazza's Stable.
BORIS - 1:42 HM TO 1:19 HM IN 11 MONTHS MURDER, MAYHEM, AND MAGIC
In this episode we look at Boris incredible improvement from 1:42 - 1:19 over the HM in 11 months.
But it's much more than that: his story in incredible. There's murder, mayhem, and magic...
MAKING AN OLYMPIAN - THE AOIFE COOKE STORY - FINAL PART
In this, the final episode of the Making an Olympian, we look at Aoife's Olympic build up, altitude and heat raining, the race, and what happened after...
Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke Story Pt3 - Training block for Olympic qualification
In this episode, we look at Aoife's Cooke's training block for Olympic qualification.
DOPING: Ruth's WR, Aoife Cooke; Paula Radcliffe:; Conner Mantz; Kipchoge; Clayton Young
To kick-off the new season, a firecracker episode all about doping: Ruth's 'WR', Aoife Cooke (did she dope? And the big question to me from the world's best running journo); is Kipchoge clean (and all about his age); are Conner and Clayton clean? Was Paula clean? Omertà in Kenya!.The BS around Kenyans walking to school compared to the youth of Utah and everywhere in the West! The solution to the f
Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke story Pt2.2
In this episode we look at Aoife's build-up to the 2020 Vienna marathon, including her six-week stint at altitude in Iten, Kenya.
The Aoife Cooke Story - Pt 1: 2;46-2:32 in 10 months
In part 1 of The Aoife Cooke Story, we examine how she made the leap from plateaued club runner to Irish national marathon champion in just 10 months (from 2:46 - 2:32).
This is a detailed analysis of how a struggling club runner is lifted from the mire of mediocrity to the glory and limelight of national stardom.
Paul Griffiths' journey to sub 3 and becoming coach
We look at Paul Griffiths' journey to running sub 3 and how and why he became a coach.
18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months
We examine how posh-boy James Whittington (36yrs - 3 young kids - big city job with long hours - only runs 4 times per week) has gone from newbie runner in May 2023 with 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months and how he'll press on to run sub 2:25 in less than 18 months of running.
James 'Rees-Mogg' Whittington's story will blow your mind...
Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour
The Stablemaster speaks to Stablemate Duncan Epping about his epic endeavour to go sub 3hrs in Rotterdam.
Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony
Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.
Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1
Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.
Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons
The Stablemaster’s back with a bang. New season focuses on how to break 3hrs and 2:30 for the marathon with live case studies. We’ll look at people I’m coaching as they go after their big goals. Plus all the usual malarkey.
Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner.
This episode covers the desultory wanderings of The Stablemaster in Mauritius, including his trials and tribulations. It also gets back on track with marathon pillars 4, 5, and 6: specificity, tapering, and detraining. Finally, the winner of the super shoes is announced, as are the two lucky winners of the two weeks holiday in Mauritius.
Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls
The title says it all.
Q & A
Answering listeners’ questions…
Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation.
In this episode we announce the winners of the super shoes and examine the third pillar of marathon training: adaptations.
The second pillar: easy runs and rest
In this episode we examine the second pillar of marathon training: rest and recovery. We also look at the easy run debate.
8 Pillars of Marathon Training
In this episode we have the competition for 2 people to win 2 weeks each in a 4-bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius, we have the super shoes competition, an update on the Zane Robertson saga, and we look at the first of the 8 pillars of marathon training.
Zane Robertson Bust Continued
Update on the criminal investigation into the Zane Robertson doping/smuggling saga.
Prof. Andy Jones-Temporal Flow Training-Zane Robertson
In this week’s episode, I introduce my training philosophy: Temporal Flow Training (TRT) and how it relates to fatigue resistance. We look at Prof. Andy Jones and some of his thoughts on training and the science. The podcast finishes with a discussion about Zane Robertson getting popped for EPO. Also, two competitions to win a pair of super shoes and a two week holiday in a 4 bedroom villa in Maur
World Exclusive: Zane Robertson about to be arrested.
Following work between myself and a senior officer in the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zane Robertson is about to be arrested for smuggling dope into Kenya. The DCI and the Anti Doping Agency of Kenya triggered a joint intelligence operation this week to arrest dopefiend and self-confessed dope smuggler, Zane Robertson. The agencies will swoop in on targeted training camps,
The marathon is about art, not science.
This is a crackerjack episode to kick-off the new season of our hard-hitting, fast talking, no buffalo shight podcast. We look at the challenges the marathon presents, the top coaches, the new visionary coaches, and introduce the axiom that the marathon is about art, not science.
Hill Training.
We look at my book and cover the first part of hill training, explaining the importance of 8” hill blasts for both elite and beginner marathon runners.
Running with the Kenyans, coaching the coaches course, and Mauritius holiday competition.
In depth look at the Running with the Kenyans camp and the Coaching the Coaches course in Kenya. Also, details on how you can win a two-week holiday in a four bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius.
How to pick a coach.
In this episode we look at the autumn racing, all the latest news and gossip, and how to pick the perfect coach.
The Marathon Part 3 - An Introduction to elite marathon training and racing.
In this episode, we look at warm weather training, altitude training, elite marathon training, and how to transition a club runner into an Olympian. We examine Aoife Cooke's journey from club runner to Olympian and Ireland's fourth fastest marathoner of all-time. We also have an introductory look at elite marathoner Edwin Kiptoo's training.
The Marathon Pt 2
We look at the Stable News, discuss how to tackle Covid and long Covid, and we finish off with Pt 2 of The Marathon.
The Marathon Part 1
The Stablemaster explains why so many get the marathon wrong, what defines elite, sub elite, decent club runner, and runners working towards 2:30-3hrs.
Tony Soprano and Dr Melfi
The Big Intro: what it’s all about, etc.
The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon (Trailer)
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