The Marathon Podcast

Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 15% off Saysky with code TMP15 The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

  1. 1d ago

    #213 EVERYTHING OSLO MARATHON (INFO ABOUT BOSTON REGISTRATION)

    The Marathon Podcast is now proudly sponsored by SaySky Copenhagen. Use code TMP15 for 15% off at saysky.com. Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Cover photo: Oslo Marathon Kristian brings you a solo episode ahead of race weekend, breaking down the history of the Oslo Marathon, the latest Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions, and how he's tackling two distances at Oslo this weekend, pacing his wife in the half and racing his own 10k. Kristian shares the story behind the Oslo Marathon, first hosted in 1981 and shaped by Norwegian running legends Grete Waitz and Ingrid Kristiansen, along with what to expect if you're racing this weekend or considering the trip to Norway in future years. He walks through the current Boston Marathon cutoff time projections using RunningWithRock.com, what that means for his own 2:44 marathon PR, and details from a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island that's a great option if big city crowds aren't your thing. In this episode: - The Marathon Podcast's new sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen - Registering for Boston: the five day window and how it actually works - What the qualifying standard vs. the cutoff time means - Current Boston Marathon cutoff time predictions - The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots - A review of a smaller, low key marathon in Rhode Island - The history of the Oslo Marathon and the legends behind it - A full course preview, turn by turn, hill by hill - Race weekend tips: gels, hydration, and expo logistics Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and what this solo episode covers 00:38 Racing two distances at Oslo this weekend 01:28 Announcing the podcast's sponsorship with SaySky Copenhagen 04:14 Boston Marathon segment begins 06:40 The five day registration window and how it works 09:53 Using RunningWithRock.com to predict the cutoff time 12:40 What the projected cutoff means for different qualifying times 13:20 The new lottery for 1,000 additional Boston spots 15:50 Wrapping up the Boston segment 18:46 A smaller, low key marathon experience in Rhode Island 21:42 Thanking a longtime supporter of the podcast 22:02 The history of the Oslo Marathon begins 24:15 Grete Waitz, Ingrid Kristiansen, and the legends of the race 26:01 A wrong turn in 1992 that shortened the course 27:14 A record breaking year, then a decline in participation 29:14 The marathon distance gets cancelled, then the whole event 34:12 Why the Oslo course lets you see the whole city 35:27 A full course tour begins 37:26 Frogner Park, the speed skating stadium, and the route west 38:36 Vigeland Park and the course's biggest climb 39:51 Managing the hills without overdoing it 39:55 Heading down to the waterfront 46:04 Looking at last year's winning times 47:22 Race weekend logistics: pacing his wife and the expo 48:09 Closing thoughts and good luck this weekend 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

    #213 EVERYTHING OSLO MARATHON (INFO ABOUT BOSTON REGISTRATION)

  2. 4d ago

    #212 Michael Brady: 3:03 to 2:19 without speed work?

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian sits down with Michael Brady, a Puma Project 3 athlete who improved his marathon time from 3:03 to 2:19, for a genuinely fascinating story about how far consistency alone can take you. Michael shares how he got into running almost accidentally during COVID, with no running background, no watch, no coach, and no real relationship with nutrition, and how he simply kept showing up and getting faster over dozens of marathons across Europe. He walks through his marathon progression city by city, being entirely self coached for most of his journey, and how joining Puma Project 3 changed the trajectory of his training. The conversation closes with an honest look at what's actually behind his improvement, including surprisingly little dedicated speed work, and his next big goal: racing the Chicago Marathon and chasing a 2:16. In this episode: - Getting into running almost by accident during COVID - Running marathons with no watch and no relationship to nutrition - A marathon journey across 11 different European cities - Being entirely self coached for most of his career - The block where training finally became intentional - Joining Puma Project 3 and what changed because of it - Why he's improved so much without much dedicated speed work - His approach to strength training - Easing into super shoes without going straight to race day - What's next: chasing a 2:16 at the Chicago Marathon Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and introducing Michael Brady 02:41 Kristian's Ironman and Valencia training update 15:52 Introducing Michael and previewing his story 20:26 Getting into running almost by accident during COVID 23:32 A brief athletic background in football, not running 28:44 What Michael would have said about being a 2:19 marathoner back then 33:03 The addictive feeling of racing and improving 34:40 Joining Puma Project 3 for the first time 36:47 How Project 3 changed the trajectory of his training 43:24 Years of self coached, low strategy marathon training 1:03:03 A conversation about strength training 1:10:06 Improving without a dedicated speed work block 1:12:23 Seeing his paces improve even without structured speed sessions 1:16:51 Talking through his experience with Puma Project 3 2:18:22 Easing into super shoes the smart way 2:20:18 Closing thoughts and good luck in Chicago Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeybrady589/ 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

    #212 Michael Brady: 3:03 to 2:19 without speed work?

  3. 6d ago

    #211 The Photo That Changed Everything: Griff Duncan's Running Journey

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian sits down with Griff Duncan, whose Instagram documenting a couch to 3:03 marathon journey has inspired thousands, for a genuine conversation about how running completely reshaped his identity, his habits, and his confidence. Griff shares the story behind a photo he took on day one of a fitness challenge, a moment he describes as feeling lost, and how that challenge led him into running almost by accident when a friend wanted to train for a half marathon together. He opens up about the mistakes he made in his first marathon build, the significant lifestyle changes that came with it, including drinking far less and surrounding himself with more active people, and how getting a coach changed the trajectory of his training. The conversation closes with his approach to racing shorter distances to build speed and his next big goal: finally breaking three hours. In this episode: - The photo that captured feeling lost before everything changed - Talking a friend into a half marathon and signing up for a full marathon instead - Mistakes made during his first marathon training block - How running reshaped his habits, confidence, and identity - Significant lifestyle changes that came with getting serious about running - What made him decide to get a coach - Being coached in the same lineage as other podcast guests - Racing shorter distances to build speed for the marathon - His next goal: finally breaking the three hour barrier Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and introducing Griff Duncan 01:07 Kristian's Ironman training update 05:01 Welcome to Griff, and previewing the conversation 06:21 Griff's background in fitness and bodybuilding 10:40 Losing his drive after starting a full time job 11:22 Taking on the 75 Hard challenge 12:12 A friend's half marathon idea turns into a full marathon commitment 13:03 Setting his first marathon goals: from sub four to sub 3:30 13:39 Reflecting on his first marathon build 18:04 Why he'd tell new runners they don't need a coach right away 21:49 The value of an outside perspective once you're ready 22:32 What made him decide to get a coach 24:16 Racing more than just marathons to build speed 37:40 How his personal brand and identity have evolved 38:05 The photo that captured feeling lost before everything changed 40:58 The scale of his physical transformation 43:39 Wanting to coach others full time someday 52:48 Reflecting on the jump from 3:39 to 3:03 59:49 The mental hurdle of finally breaking three hours 2:00:43 Closing thoughts and where to follow Griff Griff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffduncan/ 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

    #211 The Photo That Changed Everything: Griff Duncan's Running Journey

  4. Sep 4

    #210 The best workouts for marathons & Gear Talk

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Get €25 off AG1: https://fbuy.io/greens/h287rp3w Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian brings back a favorite format: a solo episode with a Puma giveaway, his own favorite marathon workouts, everything you need to know before Boston Marathon registration week, an honest WHOOP review, and a gear chat with Mark Guyer from Syndicate Running recorded live from the road in Norway. Kristian breaks down how to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes, shares the two workouts that have shaped his own marathon training the most, and walks through exactly what you need to do (and by when) to register for the Boston Marathon this September. He also gives an honest update on switching back to WHOOP, comparing its sleep and HRV data against his running watch. The episode closes with a fun, glitchy conversation with Mark Guyer, catching up on the results of Battle of the Run Clubs and breaking down the Puma Fast R3, gels, and a few under the radar brands worth knowing about. In this episode: - How to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes - Everything you need to know about Boston Marathon registration week - Two of Kristian's favorite marathon specific workouts - An honest review of switching back to WHOOP - Comparing WHOOP's sleep and HRV data to a running watch - Battle of the Run Clubs results and what's next for the challenge - A deep dive into the Puma Fast R3 super shoe - Gel recommendations and a couple of under the radar running brands - Why gear recommendations here are never about selling you something Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to this solo episode 01:18 What to expect: gear, workouts, and Boston updates 06:40 How to win a pair of Puma DV8 Pure shoes 09:42 Everything you need to know about Boston registration week 11:51 Kristian's favorite marathon specific workouts 19:03 A long run workout he's leaned on for building fitness 21:58 Why staying honest with pacing matters in these sessions 23:24 Recommending an upcoming event worth signing up for 32:36 A WHOOP review: sleep tracking and sleep debt explained 39:50 Comparing WHOOP's HRV data to his running watch 41:40 Whether WHOOP is actually worth it 43:36 Jumping into a gear chat with Mark Guyer, live from the road 44:52 Catching up on the results of Battle of the Run Clubs 1:03:02 Trying Puma's gels and merch 1:53:42 A deep dive into the Puma Fast R3 super shoe 1:58:17 Getting stronger to actually run well in an aggressive super shoe 2:22:43 A quick list of other gear worth checking out 2:26:02 Closing thoughts and a health update Mark on Syndicate Running: https://syndicaterunning.com 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

    #210 The best workouts for marathons & Gear Talk

  5. Sep 2

    #209 The Jeans World Record of Matt Fox: 2:33 in Jeans & the Road Back from Japan

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Get €25 off AG1: https://fbuy.io/greens/h287rp3w Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back Matt Fox, the 2:18 marathoner who just ran 2:33 in Sydney while wearing jeans to take the unofficial world record from Truett Hanes, for one of the most requested returns to the podcast. Content note: this episode includes an open discussion of intentional weight loss for athletic performance, which some listeners may find triggering or difficult. Please take care while listening, and know it's okay to skip ahead if this isn't the right episode for you today. Matt catches Kristian up on everything since his detainment in Japan last year, the long road back from a stress fracture that followed it, and how he returned to running in what he considers close to his best shape yet. The conversation covers his approach to intentional, performance focused weight loss alongside serious strength training, and an honest discussion about staying lean without losing power, along with his own thoughts on why this topic tends to be controversial. The episode closes with his training heading into the Melbourne Marathon, where he's chasing a new personal best. In this episode: - Running a 2:33 marathon in jeans to take the unofficial world record - Catching up since a legal detainment in Japan last year - A seven month recovery from a stress fracture - Getting back to close to his best shape in just a few months - His approach to performance focused weight loss and strength training - Navigating criticism and staying authentic on social media - A training update heading into the Melbourne Marathon - Hill sprint sessions and how he fits them into a normal training week - Balancing running content creation with being a public figure Timestamps 00:00 A preview and an important note on this episode's topics 01:11 A disclaimer about discussing weight loss on this episode 02:41 Kristian's own training and moving house update 05:03 Catching up with Matt after Sydney 05:23 Why he decided to run a marathon in jeans 06:32 Thanking Matt for support after the Japan incident 11:36 The slow road back from Japan and a stress fracture 14:42 Explaining the Japan detainment for new listeners 15:14 How the detainment led to a stress fracture 17:33 Identity and self worth tied to being a fast marathoner 20:13 What he'll never forget about coming home from Japan 25:10 Getting back into shape faster than expected 30:54 Choosing Melbourne over Sydney for his next big goal 49:42 Muscle memory and bouncing back into strength 50:09 Opening up the conversation on weight loss 51:50 The risk of losing muscle when losing weight too fast 53:00 How he's maintained strength while losing weight 54:35 Calling it "performance weight loss" and why the distinction matters 2:18:02 A breakdown of his hill sprint sessions 2:25:32 Handling criticism and staying used to pushback 2:26:49 Closing thoughts and where to follow Matt Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Sweat Elite: https://sweatelite.co 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

    #209 The Jeans World Record of Matt Fox: 2:33 in Jeans & the Road Back from Japan

  6. Aug 31

    #208 Denmark's Fastest Marathoner: Jacob Simonsen's 2:07 Breakthrough

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian sits down with Jacob Simonsen, the Danish national record holder in the marathon with a 2:07 personal best, for a deep dive into smart training, missing the Olympics by one minute, and bouncing back to break a national record weeks later. Jacob shares how becoming a father changed his approach to training, treating running more like a job while also learning to reschedule sessions instead of pushing through fatigue. He walks through the years long climb from his marathon debut to a 2:07, the heartbreak of narrowly missing direct Olympic qualification, and how he turned that disappointment into a national record breaking performance in Berlin weeks later. The conversation goes deep into his actual training: double threshold sessions, weekly mileage around 190k, and why building a strong aerobic base matters at every distance. He closes with his goal of breaking the one hour half marathon barrier at the World Championships in Copenhagen. In this episode: - Balancing elite training with being a parent - How having kids changed his mentality around training - The years long climb to a 2:07 marathon personal best - Narrowly missing direct Olympic qualification by one minute - Turning disappointment into a national record in Berlin - A full breakdown of his double threshold training sessions - Why aerobic training matters at every distance, not just the marathon - Recovering from a stress reaction and learning to manage recovery - Bouncing back from a bike accident ahead of the World Championships - His goal: breaking the one hour half marathon barrier in Copenhagen Timestamps 00:00 A preview: learning to run faster without training harder 00:52 Welcome and introducing Jacob Simonsen 01:53 Kristian's own week of feeling under the weather 03:46 Jumping into the conversation with Jacob 04:11 Balancing elite training with being a parent 05:35 How becoming a dad changed his training mentality 19:30 What his coach and team have brought to his career 27:17 Respect for the marathon distance after his debut 28:00 Finally cracking the code on handling more volume 29:03 Chasing direct Olympic qualification and coming up short 31:32 The disappointment of missing the cut by one minute 32:23 Turning that setback into a national record in Berlin 46:59 Increasing mileage safely and staying strong enough to handle it 48:53 Learning when to push through and when to back off 51:22 Building mileage and finding his current training ceiling 54:42 The philosophy behind double threshold training 58:40 Why aerobic training matters at every distance 59:36 A full breakdown of his current training week 1:00:35 What his double threshold sessions actually look like 2:03:24 The importance of high volume in a marathon block 2:13:49 His next goal: breaking sub one hour in the half marathon 2:14:41 Closing thoughts and good luck in Copenhagen Jacob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobssimonsen/ 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

    #208 Denmark's Fastest Marathoner: Jacob Simonsen's 2:07 Breakthrough

  7. Aug 28

    #207 Meo The Machine: Altitude Camps, Race Day Chaos, and Going Pro (Martin Egebjerg Olesen)

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN €20 off first AG1 subscription: https://fbuy.io/greens/h287rp3w Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back "MEO the Machine" Martin Olesen, straight off representing Denmark at the European Championships marathon in Birmingham, for a catch up on altitude training, race day chaos, and what it might take for him to go full time as a runner. Martin shares what an altitude camp with training partner Jimmy Whelan in Font Romeu actually looked like ahead of Birmingham, and how a security breach at the athlete hotel the night before the race left him running on just three hours of sleep. He breaks down the brutal, technical Birmingham course, finishing 34th as a full time employee alongside professional athletes, and reflects on the mix of gratitude and hunger for more that came with it. The conversation closes with an honest chat about balancing a demanding job with training at an international level, and whether going full time as a runner might be next. In this episode: - Racing the European Championships marathon in Birmingham - Training alongside Jimmy Whelan at an altitude camp in Font Romeu - A security breach at the athlete hotel the night before the race - Racing on almost no sleep and still finishing 34th - Breaking down a brutal, technical championship course - Being a full time employee competing against full time professionals - The mix of gratitude and hunger for more after the race - Balancing a demanding job with training at an international level - Whether going full time as a runner might be next Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back, straight from the European Championships 02:11 Kristian's own rough week battling a fever 05:44 A nutrition update and finishing up work with his nutritionist 07:41 Introducing Martin and previewing the conversation 08:19 Training in Barcelona and altitude camp with Jimmy Whelan 11:24 A full breakdown of the Font Romeu altitude camp 18:59 What Jimmy Whelan taught him about training 29:44 Reflecting on his second European Championships selection 31:27 The marathon that first proved his potential 32:14 What it means to represent Denmark as a full time employee 36:48 His first real altitude camp experience 37:56 Long runs and track sessions alongside Jimmy 41:22 Whether the altitude or the lifestyle made the difference 49:03 How he felt physically after the altitude block 1:02:11 Race recap: finishing 34th at the European Championships 1:03:02 Comparing his grade adjusted time to his marathon PR 1:04:39 The security breach that cost him a night's sleep 1:07:01 The feeling of gratitude and hunger for more after the race 1:11:31 What his coach says about balancing work and elite training 1:13:48 Considering a future full time as a runner 1:14:46 Closing thoughts and what's coming up next Martin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meothemachine/ 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

    #207 Meo The Machine: Altitude Camps, Race Day Chaos, and Going Pro (Martin Egebjerg Olesen)

  8. Aug 26

    #206 Should you run the Oslo Marathon? | With Matt Smith

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back Matt Smith, South Africa's Winter Olympic cross country skier known as the Snowbok, for round two of their conversation, this time diving into the messy reality of training through illness, breaking down the Oslo Marathon course, and flipping the format so Matt gets to ask Kristian questions too. Matt shares how a chopped up training block full of sickness has tested him in a way his Olympic buildup never did, and the two compare notes on how to tell the difference between pushing through a tickle in your throat and actually needing to rest. Matt also picks Kristian's brain on hilly course strategy ahead of the Oslo Marathon, drawing on lessons from over 200 podcast episodes and Kristian's own marathon experience. If you haven't listened to their first conversation yet, this one builds directly on it and stands alone just as well. In this episode: - Training through a chopped up block full of sickness - How to tell the difference between pushing through and needing rest - Using resting heart rate as the one metric that matters - Lessons in patience from athletes who've dealt with stress fractures - Matt turns the tables and starts asking Kristian questions - A full breakdown of the Oslo Marathon course, hill by hill - Race day nutrition strategy for hilly courses - Why negative splitting hilly marathons is so tricky - Sending in listener questions for a future Q&A episode Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back and what this episode covers 01:35 Kristian's biggest training week since his professional days 17:11 What actually makes being sick or injured so hard 19:36 Matt's sickness free Olympic buildup, then a rough patch since 20:32 The mindset shift: being really good at being sick 24:12 Learning patience from stress fracture recovery stories 26:49 The cross country skier stereotype around getting sick 29:43 When listening to your body stops giving clear answers 35:52 Comparing notes on staying healthy through a training block 38:57 Diving into the hilly Oslo Marathon course 40:29 Starting at Radhusplassen and heading into Vigeland Park 46:26 A full course tour: hills, forest, and the finish 47:12 Why the course offers such a unique city experience 1:00:52 Gear tips: half tights built for carrying race nutrition 1:02:47 The risk of relying on friends for on course nutrition 1:05:01 Closing thoughts and send in your questions Matt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcsmith_/ 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

    #206 Should you run the Oslo Marathon? | With Matt Smith
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 15% off Saysky with code TMP15 The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories. Let's run and talk together!

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  • Creator
    Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Show Website
    The Marathon Podcast

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