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A Runner’s Life

Capturing the conversations that runner’s have offline and matter to them.

The podcast is hosted by Marcus @marcus_runs and he explores the topics around training, racing and the impact running has on our day to day life’s.

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
61 minutes
Episodes
207
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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More Than a Finish Line: Lessons from Building a Race in Just 3 Months

More Than a Finish Line: Lessons from Building a Race in Just 3 Months

Today’s episode is a short, personal debrief on one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever been part of launching a race from scratch in under three months.


It’s been over a month since race day, a…

00:14:48  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Leon 'Sweets' Lewis - The Boston-London Marathon Double and Running across Jamaica #199

Leon 'Sweets' Lewis - The Boston-London Marathon Double and Running across Jamaica #199

In this episode, I chat with Leon 'Sweets' Lewis about his upcoming challenge: racing the Boston and London Marathons back-to-back. Leon also shares his plans to run across Jamaica and how he stays m…

01:05:53  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us,” & Why Haters Can Win: A Day in the Life of a Race Director #198

Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us,” & Why Haters Can Win: A Day in the Life of a Race Director #198

With race day just around the corner on March 16, 2025, at Victoria Park, we’re in full prep mode! In this episode, I take a lighthearted look at the Kendrick Lamar Not Like Us train that is is not s…

00:14:34  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197

A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197

What does it really take to bring a brand-new race to life? In this episode, race director Marcus Brown takes you behind the scenes of the Hackney Legacy Half Marathon, sharing the highs, the lows, a…

00:14:53  |   Sat 08 Feb 2025
Running for a Purpose: Pete Cooper’s Mission to Make Coaching Accessible #196

Running for a Purpose: Pete Cooper’s Mission to Make Coaching Accessible #196

Pete Cooper, Co-Founder of Coopah, turned personal tragedy into a mission to transform lives through running. From pioneering marathon challenges in lockdown to founding the Refugee Run Club, Pete’s …

00:43:15  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
Behind the Marathon with NYC Race Director Ted Metellus #195

Behind the Marathon with NYC Race Director Ted Metellus #195

Join us for a conversation with Ted Metellus, the race director of the New York City Marathon. In this episode, Ted shares his personal journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. We expl…

00:55:25  |   Sun 20 Oct 2024
Berlin Marathon Recap: The Missed Target, The Secondary Win, and the Road in Between #194

Berlin Marathon Recap: The Missed Target, The Secondary Win, and the Road in Between #194

In this episode, I give a no-holds-barred account of my fifth Berlin Marathon experience. I came into the race with a specific goal in mind—didn’t hit it—but I managed to hit a B goal instead, my nin…

01:12:35  |   Fri 18 Oct 2024
Rio Marathon met Black Jesus and the Moment Marcus & Rob Went Too Far #193

Rio Marathon met Black Jesus and the Moment Marcus & Rob Went Too Far #193

In this episode, Phil recaps his adventure at the Rio De Janeiro Marathon, sharing highlights of the culture, the race, and a mishap even his 'Black Jesus' powers couldn't prevent.


We catch up on ev…

01:22:36  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
How to run a sub 2:50 marathon with Sam Sutherland - Chasing a Marathon PR #192

How to run a sub 2:50 marathon with Sam Sutherland - Chasing a Marathon PR #192

I've achieved eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal best has stood for years. This series documents my journey to set a new record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this episode, I talk to Sa…

00:43:13  |   Mon 08 Jul 2024
Chasing a Marathon PR - Thinking for Yourself in Training #191

Chasing a Marathon PR - Thinking for Yourself in Training #191

In this episode, I play devil's advocate to the advice I shared previously about setting up a marathon training plan. While there's a lot of well-meaning guidance available, the truth is that what wo…

00:15:56  |   Wed 03 Jul 2024
Chasing a Marathon PR - Crafting Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan #190

Chasing a Marathon PR - Crafting Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan #190

I've completed eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal record has remained untouched for several years. Join me on my quest to set a new personal record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this e…

00:16:53  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
Chasing a Marathon PR - How Biggie Smalls Boosts My Speed #189

Chasing a Marathon PR - How Biggie Smalls Boosts My Speed #189

At present I’ve run eight sub three hour marathons, and my marathon PR is several years old. In this series join me on my quest for a new personal record at the 2024 Berlin Marathon. In this podcast …

00:09:40  |   Mon 01 Jul 2024
Drama at the Boston Marathon Medical Tent, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the London Marathon Recap - #188

Drama at the Boston Marathon Medical Tent, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the London Marathon Recap - #188

Welcome to our latest episode, where things get real, raw, and Rated R. If you're ready to laugh until you cry, buckle up because this is the podcast you've been waiting for.


First up, CJ and Marcus…

00:51:24  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Chasing the Unicorn - Boston Marathon Live at Main Stage - #188

Chasing the Unicorn - Boston Marathon Live at Main Stage - #188

Listen to this exclusive recording from our live session at the Boston Marathon Main Stage on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:15 a.m. Join Marcus Brown, Philip King, and Robert Jackson as they talk about …

00:26:20  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Marathon Prep & Team Meb Keflezighi 10: Behind the Scenes - #187

Marathon Prep & Team Meb Keflezighi 10: Behind the Scenes - #187

Join us for a candid chat as we gear up for the Boston Marathon. Rob, Phil, and I share our latest training updates, despite the challenges life throws our way, including Rob's recent loss of his mum…

00:42:26  |   Wed 03 Apr 2024
Boston Marathon Blueprint: 3 Race Strategies for Your Personal Best with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - #186

Boston Marathon Blueprint: 3 Race Strategies for Your Personal Best with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - #186

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finisher. We're cutting through the …

00:46:48  |   Wed 20 Mar 2024
Tokyo Marathon Showdown: Kipchoge vs. CJ - Who Rocked the Jordan’s Better? #185

Tokyo Marathon Showdown: Kipchoge vs. CJ - Who Rocked the Jordan’s Better? #185

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about the Tokyo Marathon 2024, where Kipchoge took on the course in style with his Jordans, sparking a debate ove…

01:03:50  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
Boston Marathon Mastery with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - Hill Training #184

Boston Marathon Mastery with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - Hill Training #184

Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marathoner and 8-time Boston finisher. We're cutting through the …

00:59:30  |   Mon 11 Mar 2024
Stress Management & Finding Your Running Why's - Boston Marathoners Round Table #183

Stress Management & Finding Your Running Why's - Boston Marathoners Round Table #183

In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about stress management in our training, and uncover the deeper reasons behind why we run. No fluff, just real ta…

01:13:44  |   Mon 19 Feb 2024
Bermuda Triangle Half Marathon: Running Adventures featuring Deena Kastor #182

Bermuda Triangle Half Marathon: Running Adventures featuring Deena Kastor #182

In this episode, join me as we travel from the UK to the Bermuda Triangle Half Marathon Challenge, featuring an exclusive interview with the respected American marathoner, Deena Kastor. With an illus…

00:43:51  |   Mon 12 Feb 2024
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