Maximum Mileage Running Podcast
"Welcome to the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast – 'Real Chat for Real Runners.'
Join your hosts, Nick Hancock, a UESCA and UK Athletics certified running coach, and Faye Johnson, a UK Athletics running coach and Level 4 PT, and Matt Scarsbrook, Soft Tissue expert and one of Nick's own coached clients, on an epic journey into the world of marathon and ultramarathon running!
Our mission? To deliver professional insights, training tips, and inspiring stories to everyday runners. Whether you're trying to squeeze in miles around a hectic lifestyle or lacing up your shoes for the first ultra of many, we're here to sort you out.
But it's not all sweat and blisters; we bring the humour too. Expect laughs, no-holds-barred discussions, and even the occasional F-bomb. We're real people talking about real running experiences - the triumphs, the challenges, and the unforgettable moments that make every mile worth it.
The Maximum Mileage Running Podcast is for those who love to run long, run strong, and have a good laugh along the way. Subscribe now and make every run count."
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 56 minutes
- Episodes
- 36
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
The Hotseat - July 2025
Join us for another action-packed episode of real running talk, pro-tips, and a bit of humour to keep things lively. Tune in, learn, laugh, and take another stride towards becoming the …
Supplementation for Runners!
In this episode, Nick talks through his "supplement stack" and why he takes these specific supplements!
Supplements for running are all the rage and it can be a real minefield of what is…
S2E11 Goal Setting with Coach Faye
New Year, New You, right? You're going to turn over a new leaf, pick up a new hobby, fit in more exercise, run every race that's advertised on your TikTok and start that über specific …
S2E10 Training For Different Distances
It's 2025 and we're hitting the trails and roads hard!
In this episode, Matt being the nosy bugger that he is, wants to know what other people have in their training sessions. Because…
S2E9 Xmas Tech for Runners
It's moving ever closer to that festive time of year, plus the questionable discount period of Black Friday, so what better time to get a bit nerdy over the type of tech designed for an…
S2E8 - Let us introduce our Sole Mate
This week Nick and Faye are delighted to be joined by Paul Thomas, owner of actual, real life, bricks & mortar running store Sole Mate, based in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and right on the d…
S2E7 - A Nutritional Hot Seat with Harvey Fortis
Aaannd, like the proverbial boomerang, we're back again!
Yes, we know it's been another bit of a break but we're getting some rhythm back, promise! To that end we start by introducing M…
S2E6 - Jen and Sim Benson, authors of the book Smart Running!
We are BACK!
Faye and Nick catch up after having had a wee break from podcasting! Then a good chinwag with Jen and Sim Benson, authors of the book 'Smart Running' who discuss their backg…
S2E5 - Frank Wainwright Tells Us All About His "Big Toe"!!
Summary
Frank Wainwright shares his journey into ultra running, the community, and his charitable efforts. He discusses his experiences with extreme events like the Tunnel Ultra and the …
S2E4 - Nick and Faye talk about the "delightful" British weather and running in it, plus they dive into their recent races at Winter Trail, Coed Y Brenin and Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme!
Summary
In this episode, Nick and Faye discuss the current weather conditions and the challenges of running in the rain and their coaching tip of the week is encouraging runners to embra…
S2E3: Does strength training prevent running injury??? with Dr. Rich Blagrove
Summary
The conversation discusses a recent research study on exercise-based injury prevention in endurance runners. The study found that there is no significant positive effect of exerc…
S2E2 - The HOTSEAT! Our athletes quiz us on nutrition for running, menopause, recovery strategies, pacing long runs, and much more!
Summary
The conversation covers topics such as lack of appetite during training, managing nutrition during menopause, recovery strategies, pacing long runs, fasted training, mobility wor…
S2E1: Andy Grant - Couch to 100KM! Plus... WE ARE BACK FOR 2024!
WELCOME BACK!!
Summary
In this episode, Nick and Faye discuss their return to the podcast and upcoming races and training plans. They also provide a personal update and share their though…
#23 David Miller - The Perfect Shot: Delving into Ultra Photography
Want to uncover the secrets behind capturing the perfect race shot? Hear the inspiring journey of David Miller, from a passionate runner to a renowned sports photographer. Discover how …
#22 Chelsea Creak - Golden Trail Series UK Winner 2023 chats with Faye!
In this episode of the Maximum Mileage Running Podcast, Faye interviews Chelsea Creak, recent women's champion of the UK/Netherlands Golden Trail Series.
Part 1 - Ultra Trail Snowdonia
- N…
#21 Dr. Richard Blagrove: Strength Training for Runners - How to lift your performance!
In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr Richard Blagrove, senior lecturer in sport and exercise physiology at Loughborough University. They dive into the nitty-gritty details of strength t…
#20 Holly Stables - how to run a marathon... and not!
In this episode, Nick welcomes his own coach and good friend, Holly Stables onto the podcast and talks all things marathon!
Holly is a former "pro" (she doesn't like that word!) marathon…
#19 Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio - The importance of proper rest and recovery for runners!
We had a great chat with Mike James AKA TheEndurancePhysio about all things rest and recovery!
Key Moments:
- Mike shares how rest is an active part of training, not something passive. It p…
#18 Nick Hancock... Meet our very own Head Coach!
In an episode that tugs pretty hard on the heartstrings, Faye interviews Nick Hancock, founder and Head Coach at Maximum Mileage
Key Moments:
- Nick shares how running literally saved his l…
#17 Marcus Weedon - Pushing through degenerative back disease to run fast and long!
In this episode, Nick had the pleasure of chatting with one of his long-time coached athletes, Marcus Weedon!
Marcus has a degenerative back condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis, but …