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The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon - Podcast

The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

 John Starrett

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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.

Sports Running
Update frequency
every 16 days
Average duration
35 minutes
Episodes
46
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke story Pt2.2

Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke story Pt2.2

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.

00:33:50  |   Sat 27 Jul 2024
The Aoife Cooke Story - Pt 1: 2;46-2:32 in 10 months

The Aoife Cooke Story - Pt 1: 2;46-2:32 in 10 months

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 …

00:44:37  |   Thu 18 Jul 2024
Paul Griffiths' journey to sub 3 and becoming coach

Paul Griffiths' journey to sub 3 and becoming coach

We look at Paul Griffiths' journey to running sub 3 and how and why he became a coach.

01:01:34  |   Fri 28 Jun 2024
18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months

18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months

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 …

00:34:05  |   Thu 16 May 2024
Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour

Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour

The Stablemaster speaks to Stablemate Duncan Epping about his epic endeavour to go sub 3hrs in Rotterdam.
01:03:12  |   Thu 25 Apr 2024
Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony

Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony

Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.
01:05:02  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1

Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1

Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.
00:32:50  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons

Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons

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…
00:33:02  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner.

Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner.

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, taperi…
00:32:01  |   Thu 03 Aug 2023
Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls

Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls

The title says it all.
00:33:33  |   Wed 21 Jun 2023
Q & A

Q & A

Answering listeners’ questions…
00:30:18  |   Thu 11 May 2023
Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation.

Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation.

In this episode we announce the winners of the super shoes and examine the third pillar of marathon training: adaptations.
00:31:44  |   Thu 27 Apr 2023
The second pillar: easy runs and rest

The second pillar: easy runs and rest

In this episode we examine the second pillar of marathon training: rest and recovery. We also look at the easy run debate.
00:28:37  |   Thu 13 Apr 2023
8 Pillars of Marathon Training

8 Pillars of Marathon Training

In this episode we have the competition for 2 people to win 2 weeks each in a 4-bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius, we have the super shoes competition, an update on the Zane Robertson saga, and …

00:27:55  |   Wed 05 Apr 2023
Zane Robertson Bust Continued

Zane Robertson Bust Continued

Update on the criminal investigation into the Zane Robertson doping/smuggling saga.
00:29:43  |   Wed 29 Mar 2023
Prof. Andy Jones-Temporal Flow Training-Zane Robertson

Prof. Andy Jones-Temporal Flow Training-Zane Robertson

In this week’s episode, I introduce my training philosophy: Temporal Flow Training (TRT) and how it relates to fatigue resistance. We look at Prof. Andy Jones and some of his thoughts on training and…
00:46:14  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
World Exclusive: Zane Robertson about to be arrested.

World Exclusive: Zane Robertson about to be arrested.

Following work between myself and a senior officer in the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zane Robertson is about to be arrested for smuggling dope into Kenya. The DCI and the Ant…
00:04:08  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
The marathon is about art, not science.

The marathon is about art, not science.

This is a crackerjack episode to kick-off the new season of our hard-hitting, fast talking, no buffalo shight podcast. We look at the challenges the marathon presents, the top coaches, the new vision…
00:31:30  |   Wed 15 Mar 2023
Hill Training.

Hill Training.

We look at my book and cover the first part of hill training, explaining the importance of 8” hill blasts for both elite and beginner marathon runners.
00:30:36  |   Wed 08 Mar 2023
Running with the Kenyans, coaching the coaches course, and Mauritius holiday competition.

Running with the Kenyans, coaching the coaches course, and Mauritius holiday competition.

In depth look at the Running with the Kenyans camp and the Coaching the Coaches course in Kenya. Also, details on how you can win a two-week holiday in a four bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius.
00:33:47  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
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