The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast
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
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 60 minutes
- Episodes
- 63
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Science of Sports Bras - with Dr Nichola Renwick
Dan & Owain are joined by Dr Nichola Renwick. Nichola is a senior researcher in breast and bra biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth.
Nichola talk's through the anatomy of breasts, and the pur…
The Athlete Series: Tom Evans
Ahead of UTMB, Dan & Owain are joined by Tom Evans. Tom has wins at Western States, UTS & Arc of Attrition, and a 3rd place at UTMB. Tom's also represented GB at the World Half marathon championships…
A deep dive on carbohydrate research, with TdF nutritionist Dr Tim Podlogar
Dan & Owain are joined by one of the leading carbohydrate researchers, Dr Tim Podlogar. As well as undertaking some of the cutting edge research answering timely carbohydrate questions, Tim has worke…
The Athlete Series - Jake Barraclough (Ran To Japan)
Dan & Owain are joined for another installment of The Athlete Series by Jake Barraclough, also known on YouTube as Ran To Japan.
Jake is famous for his "train harder, not smarter" approach, logging 25…
Female physiology, with Dr Emma Ross
Dan & Owain are really excited to be joined by Dr Emma Ross. Emma has worked in academia, as Head of Physiology for the EIS across 2 Olympic cycles, and now at The Well-HQ, a consultancy dedicated to…
The Athlete Series: Kris Jones
Dan & Owain are joined for another episode of The Athlete Series by Kris Jones.
Kris is an elite trail runner, sponsored by Hoka and supported by the Elite Trail Team. He's had GB vests in Cross Count…
The physiology of training load
Dan & Owain are back to talk about training load.
We're all familiar with training load metrics on our training platforms of choice, but the science behind training load metrics can help and hinder tr…
The Athlete Series: Alistair Brownlee
Dan & Owain are back with another installment of The Athlete Series, with an athlete that dominated the triathlon world for many years, 2-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee.
Alistair tells u…
Super shoes - with Dr Dustin Joubert
Dan & Owain are joined on today's episode by Dr Dustin Joubert. Dustin is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana, researching super shoes and their impact on running performance.
Dusti…
The physiology of skeletal muscle
Dan & Owain are back to talk skeletal muscle. A first deep dive into the topic, they talk through skeletal muscle, clear up some myths and misundertandings about muscle fiber types, and tie-in some o…
Strength & Conditioning - with Dr Rich Blagrove
Dan & Owain return to the topic of S&C, this time bringing in the leading authority on the topic, Dr Rich Blagrove.
Rich is a lecturer at Loughborough University, and has a deep history as both an ap…
Applied sport science, Breaking-2, and Breaking-4 - with Professor Andy Jones
Dan & Owain are joined by sport science royalty on today's episode.
Professor Andy Jones joins the boys to talk about his wealth of applied sport science work; having worked closely with Paula Radclif…
The Athlete Series: Jenny Nesbitt (+ an announcement)
In the second installment of The Athlete Series, Dan & Owain chat to 2x Welsh Commonwealth Games representative, Jenny Nesbitt. Jen talks through her career, and the changes in training and mindset f…
Sirpoc - the creator of the "Norwegian Singles Method"
Dan & Owain welcome James to the podcast. James, known online as Sirpoc, talks about his approach and journey from a 28 minute parkrun, to a 2:24 marathon.
James documented his training through the l…
The Athlete Series: Phil Sesemann
Dan & Owain chat to 2024 Olympian & 2:08 marathon runner, Phil Sesemann!
Kicking off a new series - chatting to elite athletes about how they've interacted with sport science throughout their careers…
How to improve your running economy + Owain's ACP 100K recap
(00:00) Intro
(03:30) Anglo Celtic Plate recap
(38:30) Economy discussion
We've done deep-dives into VO2max and thresholds, but here we cover the final final determinant of performance, running economy.…
Listener Q&A
Dan & Owain catch up on their running before diving into some listener questions.
Lots of topics covered - London marathon, pacing, heat, career paths, which animal we could take in a race.
Apologies …
The physiology of tapering
We're deep within marathon season, and chances are you're tapering for a race!
Dan & Owain talk through some of the research about the taper, before giving some practical advice on applying the evide…
Road to London-3 weeks to go
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 train…
The physiology of ultra marathons
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…