Easy Double podcast

Easy Double

A running podcast hosted by Ryan, Dean and Eoin — three sub-elite runners and training partners based in Perth, Australia / Dublin, Ireland. Each week we break down the world of distance running — from training, racing and shoe tech to the stories shaping the sport. Along the way we’re joined by elite athletes, coaches and personalities from across the global running scene. Expect honest conversations, deep dives into performance, a few questionable theories, and plenty of banter from the easy miles. Serious about running, not too serious about ourselves. Welcome to the Easy Double

  1. LONDON CALLING EP2: Ran To Japan, Jake Smith & Tim Vincent

    HACE 20 H · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    LONDON CALLING EP2: Ran To Japan, Jake Smith & Tim Vincent

    London Marathon is now just seven weeks away, and the build continues with three of the fastest men set to toe the line in April. Ryan is joined again by Tim Vincent (2:09), Jake Smith (2:11) and Jake Barraclough (2:14) to check in on how training is progressing as the block begins to get serious. Between the three athletes there’s an average marathon PB of 2:11:52. In this episode we cover: • Accountability check-ins from Episode 1 – mobility, nutrition and heat training• Tim Vincent’s 61:17 half marathon at Bashir’s Run (#13 Australian all-time)• Whether that performance changes confidence or race expectations for London• How elite athletes use half marathons within a marathon build (taper, fuelling, carb loading)• Jake Barraclough’s Tokyo Marathon DNF and what really happened at 30km• Jake Smith preparing for the Bath Half Marathon, where he returns as defending champion We also answer listener questions on: • Brutally honest thoughts on PRF • What elite runners listen to on long runs (or if they listen to anything at all)• Bath Half predictions and whether Jake Smith is fitter than last year• How elites actually set marathon race pace• Whether good sessions late in the block change your goals Finally we finish with a London Marathon readiness score, with each athlete giving an honest percentage of where their fitness currently sits. The road to London continues.

    1 h y 32 min
  2. 4 MAR · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Callum Elson: Closing the gap / The Distance Project & Team Makou

    We sat down with Team Makou's very own Callum 'The Distance Project' Elson to talk all things running, YouTube & winter Olympics?! Callum Holds PBs over 3:53 in the mile, 7:52 over 3000m & 13:35 in 5000m. Callum's journey from football to running, his experiences with the Distance Project and YouTube, insights into training and athlete development, reflections on recent British Indoors, and the complexities of selection policies in British athletics. Callum shares his thoughts on the importance of communication in the sport and the dynamics of training within Team Makou including how sessions are decided on with coach Andy Hobdell and the overlap with the distance guys. He also outlines his next race and goals for the rest of the season. In typical fashion Callum wears his heart on his sleeve during this interview and doesn't shy away from offering an opinion on some contentious topics. If you enjoyed this chat please leave us a review and follow the show on your chosen podcast player so that you don't miss more interviews like this one! It is the easiest way for you to show your support and helps us like you wouldn't believe. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Callum Elson 03:25 The Distance Project and YouTube Journey 06:29 Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Running 09:30 Reflections on Recent Races and Training Strategies 12:37 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation 15:19 Experiences at Major Indoor Events 18:20 Looking Ahead: Outdoor Season and Future Goals 21:19 Quickfire Questions and Personal Insights 26:12 Winter Olympic Aspirations 28:20 The Reality of Olympic Sports 31:40 Athletics vs. Hobby Running 33:06 Pre-Race Rituals and Nutrition 35:15 Personal Bests and Competitive Pressure 36:56 Cross Country vs. Track Racing 40:13 The Future of Competitive Racing 42:14 Shoe Preferences and Performance 44:36 The Future of Hoka and Market Trends 51:33 Callum's Journey into Running 01:00:26 Training Dynamics and Team Collaboration 01:03:09 Upcoming Races and Goals 01:09:12 Selection Policies and Athlete Perspectives

    1 h y 15 min
  3. 2 MAR

    EDP54: Irish National Indoor 3000m / Tokyo Marathon / Hobart Track Classic / USA Indoors

    What a week for the Easy Double community. We kick things off with a huge run of announcements — London Calling is live (how did it feel from your side?), our brilliant chat with Jess Stenson is out in the world, and we’re not stopping there… another interview drops this week 👀 We’re also teaming up with The Running Centre for a shop run on Wednesday 11th March in collaboration with PUMA — Deviate Nitro 4 & Deviate Nitro Elite 3 try-ons, giveaways, Easy Double caps, and a couple of entries to HBF Run For A Reason up for grabs. Big month ahead. We dive into: • Tokyo Marathon 2026 – 30 men sub-2:10, Takele goes back-to-back, Italian NR lowered to 2:04:26, DNF drama (including our mate RanToJapan), Li-Ning’s growing presence, and Ethiopia dominating the women’s race • Kosgei’s first major win since 2022 and her ridiculous CV • Glasgow & USA Indoors • Hobart Track Classic – huge WA performances, Jaylah Hancock-Cameron taking it on from the front, door, Cal Davies’ third national title • USATF Half Marathon Championships chaos – led off course by the lead vehicle 😬 Plus World Indoors qualification implications and the Road to Poland shaping up nicely. • Welteji retrospective ban — what does it mean for Georgia Griffith? • Li-Ning signing big athletes If you've been enjoying the podcast please give us a follow and leave a rating :)

    1 h y 45 min
  4. LONDON CALLING EP1: Ran To Japan, Jake Smith & Tim Vincent

    25 FEB · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    LONDON CALLING EP1: Ran To Japan, Jake Smith & Tim Vincent

    We are so excited to bring you bi-weekly shows in the lead up to London Marathon with 3 men from the elite field. If you haven't already please follow the show on Spotify/your chosen podcast player and leave us a quick rating if you are enjoying our content. It helps us more than you would know and is a very easy way to show your appreciation :) Tim Vincent: 2:09PB, fresh off representing Australia in the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo last September, excited about making his Major Marathon debut. Jake Smith: Back to his best with a 61:50 showing at Barcelona Half, returning to London to try and improve on his 2:11 last year. Jake Barraclough aka @RanToJapan: YouTube sensation who will do absolutely anything that it takes to close the gap to the other boys. Will we see any 300km weeks as he tries to improve on his 2:14PB from Tokyo. We hear about what the lads have been up to in the past few weeks as Tim and Jake Smith both raced half marathons. RanToJapan is teasing us whether he will make the Tokyo start line this weekend - will he? We discuss the different coaching set ups and backgrounds the lads have, all having different sponsors. We talk about peak mileage and where training might head to in the coming weeks, before closing it out with a 'Race Readiness Score' and an Accountability Action to take into the next episode. If you would like to sponsor the series and support the boys on their journey to the start line in 'The Big Smoke' then please reach out: @easydoublepod easydoublepod@gmail.com We would love to compensate them for their time and commitment.

    1 h y 25 min
  5. 23 FEB

    EDP53: Keely's Indoor WR / Castellon 10k & European Records / Osaka Marathon

    Episode 53 opens in classic Easy Double fashion — bird attacks, gym chat and a brief debate about whether anyone should ever run a marathon in jeans — before we get into one of the biggest weeks of distance running so far this year. We dive deep into Keely Hodgkinson’s indoor world record, unpacking not just the time but the authority of the performance. Has she shifted from championship racer to era-defining middle-distance force? What does this mean for the global 800m picture heading outdoors — and who, realistically, can challenge her right now? From there we head to Castellón 10k, where the roads absolutely lit up. European records, outrageous depth and another reminder that road 10k running has entered a different stratosphere. We break down the significance of the performances, the pacing dynamics, and whether the roads are now producing more compelling narratives than the track. We also analyse the Osaka Marathon, looking at execution, pacing decisions and what these early-season marathon performances tell us about championship builds later in the year. Who looked controlled? Who looked aggressive? And what does it signal for the rest of 2026? Listener Questions are addressed with some interesting reflections. YouTube diaries is dedicated to one of the biggest winners at Osaka Marathon, USA's Ethan Shuley who ran courageously and outrageously to go #6 all time for the USA. Plus, we preview a massive week ahead for Easy Double — two major interviews dropping (including a current Australian record holder) and the launch of a London Marathon mini-series. As always: serious running analysis, zero ego, a few strong opinions and plenty of sideways banter.

    1 h y 44 min
  6. 16 FEB

    EDP52: Armagh from Eoins perspective / British Indoors ft Matt Seddon / Barcelona Half & New Aussie Record / Perth Track Classic fireworks / Sound Invite / Serville Marathon

    EPISODE 52 🎉 | 1st Birthday Special We’re officially ONE YEAR OLD. Unreal. Thank you to everyone who’s tuned in, shared an episode, sent a DM or asked a question – this community is the reason we’re here. 💛@easydoublepod | easydoublepod@gmail.com This week is absolutely stacked… RESULTS - proudly brought to you by @drinknomio Armagh 5K – “World’s Fastest 5K”Eoin leads the breakdown from a wild Thursday night in Northern Ireland. Griggs becomes first Irish winner in 32 years Jack Gray (Flycarb) runs 13:48 Irish, UK & Aussie angles everywhere British Indoor Championships featuring Sunday Plodcasts Matt Seddon Keely Hodgkinson goes from the gun, wins semi final by 9 seconds, runs 1:57 and dodges final whilst targeting a WR in Liévin Thursday 👀Championship records, national titles, and no surprises in the men’s events. Perth Track ClassicHot. Windy. Fast 8 Track Club domination.Bol goes bang. Bob goes bang. Caldwell delivers a clinic. Barcelona Half MarathonJack Rayner runs another Australian Record.Joe Wigfield 61:19 on Nike debut.Jake Smith rolls the dice.USA record in the women’s race. Seville MarathonAlisa Vaino breaks nine years of African dominance with a 2:20:39 NR.Multiple Irish men dip under 2:10 for the first time.Photo-finish drama in the men’s race. Plus: Sound Running Invite (USA), Boston indoors, and Kipyegon hitting the roads… YouTube Diaries: George Mills edition. George gives us a run down of what he's been up to since Tokyo which is largely focussed around coming back from an extended injury. This first video is centred around his return to run and battling with big chunky legs from cycling - something Ryan and Dean are all too familiar with. The uncertified-course debate rolls on… In partnership with BIX we’re giving away: 10 BIX energy gels The unreleased Easy Double Aero-Racing Singlet As always — thanks for listening, and welcome to Year Two of Easy Double. 🚀 🏁 Running Results (Supported by Nomio – available via AidStation AUS/NZ) YouTube Diaries😈 Double Trouble

    2 h y 1 min

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A running podcast hosted by Ryan, Dean and Eoin — three sub-elite runners and training partners based in Perth, Australia / Dublin, Ireland. Each week we break down the world of distance running — from training, racing and shoe tech to the stories shaping the sport. Along the way we’re joined by elite athletes, coaches and personalities from across the global running scene. Expect honest conversations, deep dives into performance, a few questionable theories, and plenty of banter from the easy miles. Serious about running, not too serious about ourselves. Welcome to the Easy Double

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