The Marathon Podcast

Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
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A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, athletic guests and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

  1. #126 Fiona O'Keeffe: Winning OTQ and running without a GPS watch

    1D AGO

    #126 Fiona O'Keeffe: Winning OTQ and running without a GPS watch

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Fiona O'Keeffe is guesting the pod. She set an American course record in New York last fall, won the OTQ before the 2024 Olympics, and between those two performances she was recovering from a stress fracture. In this episode, we are talking about her recovery from the stress-fracture, her training and why she isn't running with a gps watch. Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 17m
  2. #125 NEED TO KNOWS Boston Marathon with Stephanie Dyer

    3D AGO

    #125 NEED TO KNOWS Boston Marathon with Stephanie Dyer

    Welcome to another episode of The Marathon Podcast's Boston Marathon Series! Stephanie Dyer is running her 16th Boston Marathon in 2026, and she knows the course and its logistics better than most runners. We are discusssing everything you need to know before Boston Marathon 2026! Stephanies fundraiser: https://tmbmf.org/2026-boston-marathon-stephanie/ Stephanie on Instagram: Instagram.com/runwithredness/ Time stamps: 00:00:00 Kristian's Personal Update: Why I Canceled Tokyo Marathon00:05:36 Boston Marathon Veteran Stephanie Dyer Joins the Podcast00:07:52 From College Runner to 16-Time Boston Marathoner00:10:17 Running Boston in Extreme Weather: The 2018 Experience00:14:52 Essential Gear and Preparation for Boston's Athletes Village00:22:41 Transportation and Early Morning Logistics to the Boston Start00:29:03 From Athletes Village to the Start: Warm-up and Narrow Roads00:33:11 Boston's First Miles: Conserving Energy on the Downhill00:45:10 The Cost of Going Out Too Fast in the Boston Marathon00:52:11 Understanding Boston's Mid-Section: Flat Stretches and Crowd Energy00:56:20 Essential Hydration and Nutrition for Boston Marathon00:59:47 Mental and Physical Strategies for Boston's Infamous Newton Hills01:12:39 Wellesley Scream Tunnel Energy and Cold Weather Hydration01:17:30 From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston Street: The Final Push01:26:30 Meeting Family, Celebrating, and the True Spirit of Boston01:35:43 Thank You and Community Appreciation for the Podcast Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 38m
  3. #124 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout started running at 30 y/o

    5D AGO

    #124 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout started running at 30 y/o

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠⁠ In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Emiel Berghout is our guest. Emiel has a unique story, as he started running at 30 years old with no prior running experience. At 37, he is a 2:17 marathoner and he keeps on improving. Emiel is a well-know name and face in the Netherlands as one of the biggest running influencers. In this episode, Emiel shares how he got to where he is today and what his progression has been like. Emiel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiel.berghout YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emiel.berghout Time stamps: 00:00:00 Navigating Olympic Reflections and Tokyo Marathon Uncertainty00:08:18 Welcoming 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout to the Podcast00:13:07 From Smoking to Sub-20 5K: Emiel's Unexpected Running Start00:22:20 Emiel's Competitive Nature and Public Perception of His Progress00:29:49 The Grueling Sub-2:30 Debut at Rotterdam Marathon00:37:30 Altitude Training and the Humbled Amsterdam Marathon Performance00:43:50 The Journey from 2:26 to Breaking the 2:20 Marathon Barrier00:58:48 Conquering Heat and Achieving Negative Splits in Berlin and Amsterdam01:11:44 Emiel's High-Volume Training Philosophy and Weekly Structure01:18:23 Optimizing Performance with Zone 1 Training and Lactate Testing01:23:54 Overcoming Mental Barriers and Finding a 'Second Life' in Races01:32:09 Emiel's Advice for Runners and His Ambitious Sub-2:15 Marathon Goal01:35:34 Kristian's Reflections on Emiel's Story and Upcoming Podcast Guests 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 39m
  4. #123 Avoiding and treating stress fractures with John Daly

    FEB 19

    #123 Avoiding and treating stress fractures with John Daly

    In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, John Daly is guesting the podcast. John is a London-based physio-led run coach and has a lot of experience on how to run more while staying injury-free. We discuss how you can deal with stress fractures, what to look out for, and how to avoid them.  We also talk about how to increase mileage safely and how to use strength training as a runner. This is a must listen for all runners, regardless of their level.  John's website: https://jdphysioruncoach.com/ John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdphysioruncoach Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 51m
  5. #122 Heart Rate Expert Andrejs Birjukovs

    FEB 17

    #122 Heart Rate Expert Andrejs Birjukovs

    In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Andrejs Birjukov is the guest. He is a heart rate expert and a former professional athlete. He is now into running and is training for the Boston Marathon 2026. In this episode, we are mainly discussing how heart rate should be used as part of your training. Time stamps: 00:00:00 — Welcome to The Marathon Podcast with Andrejs Birjukovs 00:02:40 — From Professional Sprint Kayaker to Endurance Athlete 00:09:58 — Lessons from High-Intensity Sprint Kayaking Training 00:17:28 — Andrejs's Quarter-Life Crisis and Becoming a Heart Rate Expert 00:27:32 — The 5-Zone Heart Rate Model for Optimal Training 00:38:28 — How Elite Athletes Use Heart Rate for Performance and Recovery 00:56:42 — Building Training Load and Perfecting Running Form 01:14:13 — Why Nutrition and Recovery Drive Training Adaptation 01:17:50 — Practical Tips for Fuelling and Estimating Heart Rate Zones 01:27:56 — Andrejs's Book “The Resilient Athlete” and Podcast Farewell Zone calculator: https://theathleteblog.com/heart-rate-zone-calculator/ Andrejs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrejsbirjukovs Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 31m
  6. #121 Banter with the Indy boys: Is there such thing as too much data when it comes to running?

    FEB 15

    #121 Banter with the Indy boys: Is there such thing as too much data when it comes to running?

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick A different episode of The Marathon Podcast, but just as useful (and maybe more fun?) Rob Jackson, Mark Guyer and Brendan Kelly are back on the pod, discussing everything + answering questions from the listeners! Time stamps: 00:00:00 — Welcoming the Indy Boys and Norway's Olympic Dominance00:02:37 — Debating Olympic Sports, Scandals, and Personal Favorites00:17:55 — Indy Boys Share Their Latest Running Training and Workouts00:32:50 — Diving into Questions from The Marathon Podcast Listeners00:50:27 — Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Data for Runners?01:00:10 — Debating Treadmills, Indy's Running Scene, and Boston Marathon Goals01:06:17 — Non-Running Routines and Handling Comparison in the Running World01:16:22 — The Marathon Hat Project Challenges and Episode Wrap-up Mark: https://www.instagram.com/irunindy Rob: https://www.instagram.com/robjack15 Brendan: https://www.instagram.com/bkstride Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 19m
  7. #120 Jess McClain on Boston Marathon training and strategies

    FEB 12

    #120 Jess McClain on Boston Marathon training and strategies

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠ In this episode, Jess McClain is back on The Marathon Podcast. She takes us through her incredible 2025 and what that means for her career trajectory. As a part of The Boston Marathon series, Jess talks about how she will approach the legendary marathon in April. In 2025 she was the first female American, and made a name for herself as a marathon runner. Topics we touched on: Her new partnership with GarminThe World Championships, where Jess placed 8thBeing coached by David RocheMileageBrooks' shoe lineBoston Marathon trainingFueling and course strategy, Boston Marathon Time stamps: 00:00:00 — Kristian's Tokyo Prep and Strava Partnership Insights00:05:03 — Reflecting on 2025 and World Championships Performance00:14:15 — Jess's Work, Family Planning, and Husband's Marathon Journey00:33:22 — Inside Jess's Partnerships with Brooks and Garmin00:46:42 — Mastering Boston's Course: Mileage, Hills, and Preparation01:02:38 — Pacing, Fueling, and Conquering Boston's Challenging Course01:19:10 — Jess's Boston Goals and Upcoming Podcast Episodes Jess McClain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesstonn 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠ 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 23m
  8. #119 Cody Taggart: From Rock Bottom To Ultra-Marathons

    FEB 10

    #119 Cody Taggart: From Rock Bottom To Ultra-Marathons

    In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Cody Taggart, a relentless ultra-runner, coach, and community catalyst in Nashville, shares a transformative 12-year journey from rock bottom to high-performing endurance athlete and mentor. He talks honestly about his past struggles with weight, addiction, and suicide attempt, and explains how running became the turning point that reshaped every aspect of his life. Cody also opens up about his transition from personal struggle to sports leadership, his work training runners in Nashville, and what it means to be a positive force in a running community. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — Host's Welcome, Updates, and Episode Preview00:06:19 — Cody's Journey: Overcoming Addiction and Despair00:13:55 — Career Shift and the Start of Ultra-Running00:19:54 — From Validation to Connection: A New Running Philosophy00:24:33 — 300 Miles Solo: Grit, Crew, and Community00:39:31 — Cody's Impact and Coaching for Life Goals00:46:27 — Injury Prevention and Smart Training for Longevity00:55:06 — Building a Sustainable Running Life with Community01:03:33 — Cody's Vision, Training, and Life-Changing Advice01:09:10 — Final Thoughts and Mental Health ResourcesCody Taggart on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codytaggart_ Rook Running: https://my.playbookapp.io/rookrunning Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 10m
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A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, athletic guests and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

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  • Creator
    Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Show Website
    The Marathon Podcast

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