The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

Colds and illnesses are creeping in to our lives in the Northern Hemisphere, so Dan & Owain talk through some evidence-based ways to avoid getting ill this winter.
Let us know if there's anything we missed on our list!
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Dan & Owain talk through a popular recent meta analysis, looking into recovery strategies. 
The paper uses a network meta analysis - which we talk through - before getting into the evidence of recovery strategies for elite athletes, an important caveat. 
No spoilers on what does and doesn't work, but check out the paper here!
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Dan & Owain are back with another spreadsheet to talk through!
This time, they've been in the lab putting some super shoes through their paces; including the new Adidas Evo Pro 3 - the shoe that took Sawe and Kejelcha to sub-2 marathons!
They talk through shoe testing protocols, the results, and how to go about applying the data!
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In February 2026, I ran 2:11:49 at the Seville Marathon. Now, 22 weeks out from Seville 2027, I'm going after a lifetime ambition: breaking 2:10 for the first time.
The starting point isn't ideal. A new addition to the family meant a light summer of training, so before writing a single session, we went to the Sport Physiology Hub at Cardiff Met to find out exactly where my physiology stands right now.
In this episode, we go through that lab data in detail and show how it becomes the blueprint for the build ahead. We cover:

What the test results reveal about my current fitness and what they mean for the marathon
How I use the data to set and tightly control time spent in each intensity domain
Why I'm using a block periodisation approach to target specific physiological characteristics one at a time
How the plan comes together over the next 22 weeks

This is a real-world case study in applying a science-based, evidence-led approach to marathon training, from the lab to the start line. Whether you're chasing a PB of your own or just want to understand how physiology translates into a training plan, this one is for you.

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Dan & Owain are joined by Sian Seccombe (Sian Secc on socials) to talk about body weight, REDS and social media, especially nutrition social media! A third instalment in the series of episodes about body weight and its relationship with running performance, Sian talks us through the consequences of an energy imbalance, along with tips on spotting and treating this!
Sian (instagram)
REDs Flags (instagram)
Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist? - PMC
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