The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

Dan Nash and Owain Zerilli
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The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:15 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Road to Valencia- 3 weeks to go

    A big week in the books for Dan, with two sessions and a long run. Dan & Owain break down the sessions, and take a deep dive into some shoe testing numbers as Dan decides on his shoes for the big dance in Valencia. The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.soarrunning.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7⁠

    58 min

  2. NOV 7

    Heat, the poor man's altitude?

    On today's episode, Dan & Owain take an initial dive into the physiology heat exposure. They first discuss the physiological benefits and drawbacks to altitude, and how this can lead many to using heat as a means to increase haemoglobin mass. They then discuss different forms of heat exposure, including baths and sauna, and the physiology behind undertaking these. Let us know if you've used baths or sauna in your training and how you've found it! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    56 min

  3. NOV 5

    Road to Valencia- 4 weeks to go

    Dan & Owain are back to discuss Dan's training with 4 weeks to go until the Valencia Marathon! Dan's week began on a high note, before coming down with a cold. Dan logged a fast long run beforehand, which is broken down, along with a few listener questions! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - ⁠⁠https://www.soarrunning.com/ ⁠⁠ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    45 min

  4. OCT 29

    Road to Valencia- 5 weeks to go

    A big week in the books for Dan, and a big episode to break it down! Dan & Owain discuss the sessions, as well as Dan's carbs & bicarb use during the sessions - and his thinking for using them during the marathon itself. A longer episode than normal, but a lot of information to cover! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - ⁠https://www.soarrunning.com/ ⁠ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    50 min

  5. OCT 24

    Strength & Conditioning for Endurance Runners

    Dan & Owain are back to discuss strength and conditionining training. A growing body of research has focussed on S&C training and its impact on endurance training. Dan & Owain talk through some of the myths and possible benefits of S&C, and how to apply these to your own training. If you're interested in reading more about S&C, Richard Blagrove's book is a fantastic resource and aimed specifically at runners: https://www.abebooks.co.uk/9781847979872/Strength-Conditioning-Endurance-Running-Blagrove-1847979874/plp The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    52 min

  6. OCT 21

    Road to Valencia- 6 weeks to go

    Dan & Owain are back again to dissect Dan's training - but begin with an exciting announcement about the podcast! With 6 weeks to go until Valencia marathon, Dan returns to a fairly normal training week! Using lab data to guide his return to sessions, they go through Dan's aborted session, followed by a quality session later in the week. They also discuss fitting training around Dan's hectic schedule, and the impact that possible changes to the Commonwealth Games has on Dan - a runner that sits on the cusp of qualifying! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is now proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here - https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    36 min

  7. OCT 17

    Road to Valencia- 7 weeks to go

    In this episode, we review Dan's week following his PB at Cardiff Half Marathon. Initially, a positive start, with a quick recovery from the race. We then discuss Dan's strength training regime that he has introduced as a "marginal gain" in this Valencia block. Unfortunately, Dan then caught one of the many viruses going around which led to three days off running and a measly 72km for the week. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: ⁠https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    27 min

  8. OCT 9

    Road to Valencia- 8 weeks to go

    In this new mini-series, we will share a week-by-week account of Dan's preparations for Valencia marathon where he is targeting the European Road Running Championships qualifying time of 2:12:30. As this is a podcast about physiology, the emphasis will be on how Dan uses his own data, and findings from the scientific literature, to optimise his training and performance come race day. In this first episode, we breakdown the results from Dan's recent submax test and discuss how that will inform what his training will look like over the next 8 weeks. Dan's test data can be found here: Dan Nash- submax test (3.10.24).pdf You can submit questions for our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

    39 min
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This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:15 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner

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