The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

Oct 31 2024 27 ep. 34 mins 9

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Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs Open Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1119827 John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard). He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers. In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.

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DOPING: Ruth's WR, Aoife Cooke; Paula Radcliffe:; Conner Mantz; Kipchoge; Clayton Young

Oct 31 2024 52 mins

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

Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke story Pt2.2

Jul 27 2024 33 mins

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

Jul 17 2024 44 mins

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

Jun 28 2024 61 mins

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

May 16 2024 34 mins

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

Apr 24 2024 63 mins

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

Apr 10 2024 65 mins

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

Apr 05 2024 32 mins

Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.

Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons

Mar 29 2024 33 mins

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.

Aug 03 2023 32 mins

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.