The Marathon Podcast

Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 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

    #189 Logan Turner: When Nora got sick, Logan started running

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kristian sits down with Logan Turner, a dad from Indianapolis who found running as a way to bond with his daughter Nora, who was born with a rare genetic condition called Dup15q. Nora experienced severe infantile seizures as a baby and faced major developmental delays, including not being able to walk for years. Logan opens up about diagnosis day, the fear and grief of that period, and how he eventually started pushing Nora in a running stroller as a way to cope and connect with her. What began as a single 10k grew into marathons, half marathons, and ultras together, including the emotional moment Nora took her first steps across a finish line. Logan also shares his newest project: a six day, 182 mile run across the state of Indiana with Nora this October. It's an honest, moving conversation about turning something incredibly hard into a source of joy, connection, and community, and a reminder of what running can mean far beyond a finish time. In this episode:- Nora's birth, her first seizure, and the road to diagnosis- Understanding Dup15q, a rare genetic condition- The emotional weight of "diagnosis day"- How running became a way to bond with Nora- Joining the running community as a team duo (pusher and rider)- Racing a caramel marathon, an indie half, and a 50k together- The moment Nora took her first steps across a finish line- What racing has taught Logan about celebration over outcome- The upcoming 182 mile run across Indiana with NoraContent note: this episode includes an open discussion of a child's medical diagnosis, seizures, and grief. Please take care while listening. Timestamps00:00 Cold open00:38 Intro to Logan and Nora's story03:03 Kristian's training update06:35 Welcome to the podcast, Logan07:59 Logan's background and how he met Nora's story09:00 Becoming a runner and team duo basics12:02 Getting to know Nora12:07 Nora's first nine months and the first seizure17:24 The hospital, EEG, and infantile spasms18:43 Genetic testing and the Dup15q diagnosis19:36 Diagnosis day21:16 What that day and the weeks after felt like25:14 The spectrum of Dup15q and Nora's delays34:43 Life at home, daily walks, and early routines38:09 Deciding to start running with Nora51:11 The 10k that clarified his mission53:24 Signing up for the caramel marathon55:14 Crossing the finish line together, hearing her name called56:13 Nora takes her first steps on her own56:32 The indie mini marathon and Nora's first finish line steps59:17 Signing up for a 50k59:47 Running the Full Mo 50k, becoming rolling aid station1:04:10 What this project has taught him about celebration1:09:07 What's next: 182 miles across Indiana1:11:05 Closing thoughts, where to follow Logan George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganhturner/ 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

    #189 Logan Turner: When Nora got sick, Logan started running

  2. 3d ago

    #188 3:51 to 2:37: George Walker on Low-Mileage Marathon Training, Mental Health & Trusting the Process

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kristian sits down with UK runner George Walker, who went from a 3:51 marathon debut in 2021 to a 2:37 marathon and a 1:11 half, all while never training above roughly 60 miles a week. George opens up about the depression and thoughts of suicide he faced early in his running journey, and how getting help, finding his partner, and discovering running combined to change his life. It's an honest conversation about running as a tool for mental wellbeing, not a replacement for professional help, but a powerful complement to it. From there the talk shifts technical: finding a qualified coach, managing a recurring ankle injury, solving a persistent cramping problem, dialing in nutrition and electrolytes, and the training that carried him to 2:37 at London. We close with his coaching plans and next goal, sub 2:30 in Valencia. In this episode: - His first marathon and how "one and done" turned into eight - Depression, suicidal thoughts, and getting help - Running as medicine, without replacing therapy - Finding a qualified coach vs picking one for speed alone - Managing a recurring ankle injury - Solving race day cramping - Nutrition and electrolyte strategy - Half marathon PB: 1:15 to 1:11 - London Marathon race recap: 2:37 - Weekly training structure under 60 miles a week - Coaching plans and the Valencia goal Content note: open discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts starting around 2:08. Please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:00 Hard work 00:09 Intro to George Walker 02:08 Content warning: mental health and suicide discussed 05:53 Interview begins 08:09 Background and first marathon (3:51, 2021) 12:30 Mental health story begins 14:42 Reaching a dark headspace, thoughts of suicide 15:55 Getting help, partner, and running changing his life 18:33 Running as medicine, not a replacement for therapy 20:22 The "why not" mindset 23:23 Technical journey begins, marathon #1 recap 29:54 Structure and going from recreational to serious runner 31:51 Finding a qualified coach 34:45 Marathon #3 (3:17) and ankle injury 37:03 Calf and hamstring issues begin 38:19 Comparing yourself to other runners 39:39 Cramping deep dive 43:15 A race derailed by cramping 44:57 Dialing in nutrition and electrolytes 48:11 Half marathon PB progression 49:12 Manchester Marathon, first sub 3 attempt 55:25 The cramping frustration 1:00:00 Solving the cramping puzzle 1:04:59 Breakthrough 1:11 half marathon PB 1:07:42 How he got from 1:15 to 1:11 1:10:15 Build up to London Marathon 1:13:35 Crossing the line: London Marathon 2:37:01 1:14:41 Post race reflection 1:15:03 Weekly training structure, ~60 miles a week 1:20:11 Quality sessions: pyramids, hill reps 1:23:27 Why mileage has stayed conservative 1:26:39 Coaching ambitions 1:28:49 Next goal: sub 2:30 in Valencia 1:31:52 Closing thoughts and outro George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeywalker/ 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

    #188 3:51 to 2:37: George Walker on Low-Mileage Marathon Training, Mental Health & Trusting the Process

  3. 6d ago

    #187 Will Hopkins: From 4 hr marathoner to 2:48 and BQ

    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/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Will Hopkins on. Will is a runner who's had incredible progress, but with a lot of patience and consistency. You might know him from Eric Floberg's videos, but he is now a fast marathoner himself. His first marathon was a 4 hr marathon, but a few years later he is a 2:48 marathoner. What made him so much faster? https://www.instagram.com/willhopkinsruns/ Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠⁠⁠   / @warwickruns  ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #187 Will Hopkins: From 4 hr marathoner to 2:48 and BQ

  4. Jul 8

    #186 Moritz Keinath: From soccer to 2:23 marathoner and pro coach

    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/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Moritz Keinath on. He's a Swiss runner and coach, who made the transition from soccer to running around Covid. He sure has had an impressive journey, and he has a very logical approach to running. We talk tech, science and training. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/moritzrunning/ https://www.peak-run.com/ Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠⁠   / @warwickruns  ⁠⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #186 Moritz Keinath: From soccer to 2:23 marathoner and pro coach

  5. Jul 5

    #185 Ron Romano: 93 marathons and still going at 65

    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/55GAPb⁠ Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Ron Romano with us! Ron is better known as Ron Runs NYC, and is one incredible human being and runner. With his 94th marathon coming up, he knows more about the 26.2 miles than most of us. We touch on grief, running motivation, sustainable running, and runners' strength. https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠   / @warwickruns  ⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #185 Ron Romano: 93 marathons and still going at 65

  6. Jul 1

    #184 Damion Perry: PUMA Product Line Manager - How they made Puma Fast R-3

    Insta360 deal: WARWICKRUNS 20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have product line manager at Puma, Damion Perry on the podcast. He talks about his own running, Puma and the technology of the Puma Fast R 3. Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary:    / @warwickruns  Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #184 Damion Perry: PUMA Product Line Manager - How they made Puma Fast R-3

  7. Jun 29 ·  Video

    #183 Christine Warwick Everdell: Running her first half marathon & learning intensity control

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have my wife Christine Warwick Everdell on! Christine is running her first ever half marathon this fall, and we talk about entering the world of running and learning intensity control.  Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary:    / @warwickruns  Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #183 Christine Warwick Everdell: Running her first half marathon & learning intensity control

  8. Jun 26 ·  Video

    #182 Ryan Smith: How he ran a 2:15 Marathon Debut & OTQ

    Insta360 Deal: WarwickRuns/ https://store.insta360.com/product/go-ultra?utm_term=WarwickRuns&utm_source=AffiliateCenter 20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN"Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have Ryan Smith on. Ryan is a 25-year-old based in Boston who ran a stunning 2:15:52 marathon debut at the Vermont City Marathon, winning the race and, almost as a surprise to himself, securing the Olympic Trials Qualifier (OTQ) standard. A Division 3 college runner who had been steadily chipping away at his PRs in the years since graduation, Ryan's breakthrough came after bouncing back from a stress fracture and committing to a short but smart "mini marathon block." In this conversation, host Kristian digs into what made Ryan's debut so remarkable: lower-than-expected mileage (~75–80 miles/week plus cross-training), a double threshold training approach, intensity controlled by feel rather than heart rate or lactate testing, and the philosophy of always erring on the slower side of effort. Ryan is candid about his injury history, the mental side of racing alone, and what it felt like to cross the finish line not quite believing the clock. ⏱️ Timestamps 1:00:08 | Intro — Episode 182 welcome1:00:23 | Guest introduction: Ryan Smith1:02:10 | Conversation begins1:02:54 | Ryan's background — age 25, Div. III college runner, how he got into running1:05:58 | What it felt like crossing the finish line with an OTQ in his debut1:08:20 | How the running world and internet reacted (5–6 million Instagram views)1:09:00 | Life in Boston as a post-collegiate runner1:20:00 (approx.) | Stress fracture — coming back from injury1:30:00 | Decision to move up to the marathon distance1:31:00 | His first half marathon debut — 65:43 on a hilly course1:35:52 | Track PRs for context: 14:20 (5K), 30:12 (10K)1:37:16 | Was he intimidated by the marathon distance?1:38:07 | Confidence-building 10-mile test run in Washington D.C.1:54:00 | Advice for new marathoners — patience and race selection1:55:03 | Training breakdown — base phase: 75–80 miles/week + elliptical doubles1:57:18 | Double threshold sessions explained — erring on the slower side1:59:00 | The mini marathon block: 3 weeks at 95–107 miles, then taper2:00:02 | Long runs and marathon-pace work during the block2:01:53 | Internal vs. external effort — why he runs workouts slower as he gets faster2:08:14 | Working with a new coach (Aaron Gruen, 2:09 marathoner)2:10:01 | Role of cross-training — when to use elliptical vs. all running2:12:12 | Future goals — Olympic Trials strategy and executing a smart race2:13:16 | Next up: CIM (California International Marathon / USATF Marathon Champs)2:14:29 | Vermont was his first marathon race — CIM will be his first real marathon build2:15:05 | Long-term dream: sub-2:09, World Majors, keep getting faster2:16:50 | Wrap-up and outro Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary:    / @warwickruns  Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

    #182 Ryan Smith: How he ran a 2:15 Marathon Debut & OTQ
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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! 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
    189
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Show Website
    The Marathon Podcast

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