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. #123 Avoiding and treating stress fractures with John Daly

    2D AGO

    #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
  2. #122 Heart Rate Expert Andrejs Birjukovs

    4D AGO

    #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
  3. #121 Banter with the Indy boys: Is there such thing as too much data when it comes to running?

    6D AGO

    #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
  4. #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
  5. #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
  6. #118 If I was to run my first marathon, what would I do? And how do you deal with runner's knee?

    FEB 8

    #118 If I was to run my first marathon, what would I do? And how do you deal with runner's knee?

    If I could go back and run my first marathon again, knowing what I know now, what would I change? In this solo episode of The Marathon Podcast, I break down exactly how I’d approach my first marathon if I were starting from scratch today. Along the way, I share some broader thoughts on the podcast, introduce a new recurring segment, My Training Diary, and talk through a few topics that runners constantly debate: Coffee on race day: yes or no? Managing runner’s knee and navigating common injuries Learning to appreciate progress (even when it feels slow) A Reddit thread that sparked some perspective Why “useless” running might actually be essential And some of my favorite YouTubers, podcasts, and creators shaping endurance culture Time stamps: 00:00:00 — Setting the Stage: Podcast Mission and Today's Topics 00:08:46 — How to Approach Your First Marathon: Training & Fueling 00:24:48 — Should You Drink Coffee on Marathon Race Day? 00:26:44 — Essential Strength Training for Runner's Knee Prevention 00:35:55 — Inside My Training Diary: The Power of Easy Runs 00:55:31 — Why You Must Appreciate Your Marathon Journey Progress 00:57:32 — My Favorite Running YouTubers, Podcasts, and Influencers 01:08:29 — Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast 🎁 Partner Offers 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 Cole Gibbens: https://www.youtube.com/@ColeRunning Iver Anton Kronstad: https://www.youtube.com/@iveranton Kofuzi: https://www.instagram.com/kofuzi/ Herm Runs: https://www.instagram.com/herm.runs/ The Marathon Handbook: Listen here Life in Stride: Listen here! Sweat Elite: Listen here! Inspired Soles: Listen here! 🎥 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
  7. #117 Boston Marathon Series ep. 2: Course Strategy, Training and Q&A

    FEB 5

    #117 Boston Marathon Series ep. 2: Course Strategy, Training and Q&A

    How should you actually run the Boston Marathon? From pacing the early miles to surviving the Newton Hills?In Episode 2 of The Marathon Podcast’s Boston Series, we answer your biggest Boston Marathon questions, covering course strategy, pacing, training adjustments, fueling, and race day execution. We break down what makes Boston unique, how to prepare for the downhill start, and how to avoid common mistakes that ruin race day.Whether you’re running Boston this year or planning ahead, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you run smarter and finish stronger.⬇️ Chapters, links, and partner offers below ⬇️🕒 Chapters00:00:00 — Podcast Goals & Boston Series Intro 00:02:03 — Key Workout & Coach’s Feedback 00:12:10 — Cross-Training & Downhill Prep for Boston 00:24:09 — Boston Marathon Race Day Tips 00:34:23 — Fueling & Hydration on the Course 00:44:09 — Pacing Strategy & the Newton Hills 01:03:54 — Boston Marathon Q&A 01:15:10 — What’s Next for The Marathon Podcast🎁 Partner OffersGet 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIANSave on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPbStart your free Musicbed trial:https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick🔗 Links & Follow🎥 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
  8. #116 4:24 to 2:42 in two years: Odin Stromberg's unbelievable marathon journey

    FEB 3

    #116 4:24 to 2:42 in two years: Odin Stromberg's unbelievable marathon journey

    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 Start your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Odin Strømberg moved from Norway to Brooklyn in 2023 with a full-time job, a child, and no sports background. That fall, he ran his first marathon in 4:24. Now? He’s a 2:42 marathoner. In this episode, we talk about improving fast as an adult beginner, training seriously while balancing work and family, and the mindset shift from simply finishing to truly competing. Odin is now chasing an even bigger goal: running all the U.S. major marathons in 2026, alongside a fundraiser you can support. https://fundraisers.nyrr.org/odin-stroemberg Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed:MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

    1h 7m
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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
    123
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Kristian Warwick/Wiild Studio
  • Show Website
    The Marathon Podcast

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