The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

Apr 07 2025 45 ep. 56 mins 42

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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

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Road to London-3 weeks to go

Apr 07 2025 38 mins

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

The physiology of ultra marathons

Apr 03 2025 42 mins

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 - mo

Road to London- 4 weeks to go

Mar 31 2025 26 mins

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

Road to London- 5 weeks to go

Mar 24 2025 40 mins

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

Mar 20 2025 61 mins

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 Ph

Road to London- 6 weeks to go

Mar 18 2025 34 mins

Back 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, desi

Road to London- 7 weeks to go

Mar 10 2025 67 mins

We'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 in

Bicarb, with Maurten Research Innovation Manager Dr Andy Sparks

Mar 06 2025 84 mins

Bicarb 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

Road to Barry- The Debrief

Mar 03 2025 72 mins

Dan & 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 po

Road to Barry- 1 week to go

Feb 24 2025 62 mins

Race 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 s