The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

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 …

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…

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 elit…

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 …

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…

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 join…

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 throughou…

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 sp…

Dan & Owain are delighted to welcome Dr Andy Shaw to the podcast. Andy is the Senior Physiologist for UK Athletics - working with some of the best athletes on the planet as they prepare for major eve…

The hard work has been completed, and Owain is ready to taper. Dan & Owain discuss the last big week of training for Barry 40, including a session and drink mixes.

They then discuss one of the early …

The hay is almost in the barn, as they say, for Owain and his Barry 40 training. A fairly unremarkable week in the books with a big session and a 20 mile long run, and lots of carbs.

The lads then tal…

Dan & Owain are delighted to welcome their first guest to the podcast! Lauren Thomas joins the show to talk all things Maurten, nutrition and performance. Lauren is the Performance Nutritionist for M…

28 days from the race - and the last few weeks of big training for Owain. Dan & Owain break down another week of training, with another trial of bicarb and a cross country race.

The Physiology of End…

More athletes and coaches are using portable lactate devices to monitor sessions, or lactate test themselves outside of the lab. But what are they doing right, and wrong?

Dan & Owain discuss what a …

5 weeks until the Barry 40!

Dan & Owain are back to discuss another week of training. Owain combines a long "durability" style session with a staple session of Aussie running podcasts, before a 20-m…

Dan & Owain are back with another week of training for Barry 40. This week Owain's tried out bicarb, completed a VO2max test, and raced a fell race - a far from normal week! Dan has some questions ab…

Dan & Owain follow on from their episode on improving your VO2max, to discuss thresholds.

First the boys break down what thresholds are, and are not, before diving into some of the research - what it…

Dan & Owain are back, with another week of Barry 40 training to dissect.

Owain has had an interesting week - working around research, racing & finishing off his Masters, to get his training done.

Th…

Dan & Owain are back with another "Road to..." series - this time a very unique race is on the cards for Owain - Barry Track 40 Miles.

The history of the race, and ultras in the UK is discussed, bef…

Dan & Owain are back with a boxing day treat - what does the science say about improving your VO2max?

Firstly, some discussion about what VO2max is, some misconceptions and some scene setting. They t…