Explore every episode of the podcast Seasoned Strides
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | European Championships Special | 14 août 2026 | 00:33:06 | |
Fresh back from a visit to the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, Paul Larkins and John Brewer sit down to discuss the European Athletics Championships. Just how impressive is Jakob Ingebrigtsen? What is the atmosphere like inside the stadium? How did John lose his mobile phone? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 21 | Becoming the Best | 08 août 2026 | 00:31:17 | |
John Brewer and Paul Larkins are joined by England Masters International Brian Corleys to discuss what it takes to get to the top of the sport. How do you become the best in a sport? Do serial winners still get imposter syndrome? Do Master's Champions wonder what their potential could have been if they started at a younger age? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 20 | Commonwealth Games Special | 31 juil. 2026 | 00:28:16 | |
John Brewer and Paul Larkins are joined by Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games coach Mark Kirk to discuss the Glasgow 2026 Games. What's it like behind the scenes at a games? Is there a future for the Commonwealth Games? Why is this competition so important to some nations and athletes? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 19 | Reflecting Kerr's Record | 24 juil. 2026 | 00:30:18 | |
John Brewer and Paul Larkins discuss Josh Kerr's incredible Mile Record set at the London Diamond League How much quicker is Josh Kerr than Paul Larkin? What time would Josh Kerr have finished a marathon in if he continued at that pace? Why are we seeing so many great performances by masters athletes? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 18 | The Benefits of Altitude Training | 17 juil. 2026 | 00:31:04 | |
John Brewer and Paul Larkins to talk about the effects of altitude and how it can help runners and footballers alike. Can you adapt to altitude whilst sleeping? Are there negative effects to altitude? Can you break a European Record whilst on holiday? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 17 | Inside Officiating | 10 juil. 2026 | 00:38:23 | |
World Masters medalist and Chair of the England Athletics Council Matthew Dalton joins John Brewer and Paul Larkins to take a deep dive into the world of masters athletics and officiating. How can Masters Athletics continue to grow? Do we really need timekeepers when we have photofinish? Does athletics need to change to match its athletes' lives? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 16 | World Cup Special | 03 juil. 2026 | 00:45:55 | |
Paul Larkins and John Brewer get in the World Cup spirit as they discuss the similarities between football and running, and how the heat in the USA may impact players. How do footballers use running to stay fit? Do football players and runners eat the same food? Is football coming home to England? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 15 | Inside Race Day | 26 juin 2026 | 00:38:33 | |
Marlow race organisers Mike Thompson and Simon Lamkin join Paul Larkins and John Brewer to take you behind the scenes of the organisation of a running race. Which gothic author inspired the Marlow Races? What does a day in the life of an event organiser look like? How are races managing their climate impact? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com Find out more about the Marlow Races: https://marlowhalfmarathon.co.uk/ | |||
| 14 | Safety First | 19 juin 2026 | 00:32:07 | |
MedicAlert CEO Rob Burley joins sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk about staying safe whilst running! Is it safe to run without ID? Can I run with a medical condition? Is it a good idea to run after a hamstring injury? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com Find out more about MedicAlert: https://www.medicalert.org.uk | |||
| 13 | Holiday Special | 12 juin 2026 | 00:35:35 | |
Sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running on holiday! Do you plan your holiday around your runs? How can you get the most out of those holiday runs? What benefits are there to running on your break? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 12 | Inside Athletics Journalism | 05 juin 2026 | 00:32:20 | |
Athletics Weekly Editor Jason Henderson joins sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How has written journalism changed over the years? Where does Athletics Weekly find itself in today's climate? Where will sports media be in the future? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 11 | The Enhanced Games Failure and Anti-Doping | 29 mai 2026 | 00:28:58 | |
Sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How the Enhanced Games made clean athletics look so good? How can you ensure your substances are legal in competition? What legal techniques are being used to help enhance performance? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 10 | Social Strides to Masters Miles | 22 mai 2026 | 00:33:37 | |
England Athletics CEO Chris Jones joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. Is social running beneficial to wider athletics? How do England Athletics support Masters athletics? Why does your body slow with age? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 9 | The Experts Guide to Running Training | 15 mai 2026 | 00:43:08 | |
Former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. Are double-threshold runs beneficial? How to prevent getting stitch on morning runs? Is it possible to run too slowly? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 8 | Running the Trails | 08 mai 2026 | 00:41:15 | |
Trail Runner and Public Health Dr Stewart Haw joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How is the trail running shoe market changing? What is social prescribing and why is it important? How does trail running differ from other running forms? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 7 | Sawe's Sub-2 | 01 mai 2026 | 00:41:00 | |
World Mountain Running Association president and 1985 London Marathon runner-up Sarah Rowell joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk about history made at the London Marathon. Why was the sub-2-hour marathon record so incredible? How has running changed for women since the 1980s? What's happening in the world of mountain running? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 6 | Recovery Special | 24 avr. 2026 | 00:34:23 | |
Dr Jess Hill from St Mary's University joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk recovery ahead of the London Marathon. Can compression garments help your recovery? How can you recover most effectively after a race? Should you run a marathon if training hasn't gone to plan? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 5 | London Marathon Special | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:34:58 | |
Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science John Brewer sit down with 1993 London Marathon winner Eamonn Martin on Seasoned Strides. Eamonn discusses how he approached running his first marathon, how the course has evolved over the years, how you should prepare for your next race and why his win in London made national headlines in the UK. Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 4 | Could you be an International Runner? | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:41:42 | |
Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down to chat all things running at an older age on Seasoned Strides. How could you become an International athlete? Should you be doing more downhill running? Does your date of birth impact your running ability? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 3 | Running's Tech Revolution | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:42:22 | |
Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down for a chat about changes in running technology on Seasoned Strides. Are zero-drop running shoes right for you? What stretches should you be doing around your running? Are isotonic drinks just hype or can they improve performance? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||
| 2 | Ovett, Robson & the Marathon Mindset | 27 mars 2026 | 00:47:00 | |
Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down for a coaching special on Seasoned Strides. What you can learn from Steve Ovett’s iconic training methods, what made Sir Bobby Robson one of the greatest coaches in football, and how John coached Greg James through the London Marathon - this episode dives into the art of coaching from elite performance to everyday runners. | |||
| 1 | Older Age, Newer Beginnings | 20 mars 2026 | 00:45:54 | |
Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer sit down to talk all things running on the first episode of Seasoned Strides.
How Paul ran an unexpected World Record, what it was like being at Athletics' dirtiest ever race, and are knee injuries caused by running? | |||
| Preview: Seasoned Strides | 12 mars 2026 | 00:00:36 | |
Join former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkins and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer as they talk all things running at an older age on the Seasoned Strides Podcast. Does compression work? Do iced baths help recovery? What can you do to perform better as you get older? Get the answer to all your running questions on Seasoned Strides. Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com | |||