Explore every episode of the podcast The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast
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| The latest in hot bath research | 04 nov. 2026 | 01:08:26 | |
Dan & Owain take a deep dive into a recent bath paper, with some familiar authors... Owain talks us through his paper looking at the effect of a single bath on blood markers and plasma volume! They then talk through applying the data and what we might see next in bath research! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Breaking down Dan's PhD | 28 oct. 2026 | 01:20:36 | |
Dan's PhD is referenced on a lot of episodes, so we've finally given it an episode. Investigating the impact to a number of biomarkers, and the impact of a specific genotype, on endurance running - Dan talks us through the challenges and outcomes of 4 years of work and research! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| How to avoid illness this winter | 21 oct. 2026 | 01:14:04 | |
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! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The science of recovery (in 2026) | 14 oct. 2026 | 00:59:33 | |
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! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Lab-testing the shoe that broke two hours | 07 oct. 2026 | 01:08:03 | |
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! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| From Lab to Start Line: Building a 2:09 Marathon Blueprint | 30 sept. 2026 | 01:17:21 | |
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:
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. The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| REDS & Running Social Media - with Sian Secc | 23 sept. 2026 | 01:01:25 | |
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! Does Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) Syndrome Exist? - PMC The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Understanding body composition - with Dr James Fleming | 16 sept. 2026 | 01:12:11 | |
Following the recent episode about body weight, Dan & Owain interview Dr James Fleming about body composition and the work of an applied practitioner in the nutrition space. James is a lecturer at St Mary's University, with experience in nutrition and body composition. He's also hosting an Adolescent Athlete Conference in June 2027. Drop him an email if you're interested in attending (james.fleming@stmarys.ac.uk) Thanks for the support! Research mentioned: The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| A deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants & the heat | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:54:13 | |
Dan & Owain take a deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants and anthocyanins, specifically looking at their possible benefit in the heat. They also critically discuss applying research in the supplement space, and the evidence that exists for blackcurrants and other supplements on the market. NZBCs and the Marathon des Sables The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Your guide to getting lab testing | 02 sept. 2026 | 01:17:00 | |
In the last few years, lab testing has exploded as an industry - expanding beyond a few universities offering tests in their laboratory. Unfortunately not all tests are equal, and having seen more bad tests, Dan & Owain talk through what you should be looking for from a lab test. Send us in your tests and we might do an episode talking through some of the bad ones soon! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Summer Q&A | 26 août 2026 | 01:09:51 | |
Dan & Owain answer more of your questions! Peptides, thresholds, best running experiences and female research all feature heavily in our summer Q&A! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Patreon highlights! | 19 août 2026 | 01:34:02 | |
In case you missed it, Dan & his wife Jemima welcomed Betsi into the world last week - and we've taken a week off of recording. This week's episode is a compilation of some of the best content on our patreon from the last 8 months; paper breakdowns, training talk (road to Valencia continued), interviews, road to London, and more behind the scenes content. Hope you enjoy - and we'll be back next week! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The future of sport science? | 12 août 2026 | 01:05:01 | |
Dan & Owain get their prediction hats on, and discuss where they think the future of sport science is heading. Along with some fun suggestions, they discuss training, nutrition & technology, and what they think might be different (or stay the same) in 5 years time. What do you think we might be doing in 2031? The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Weight & Performance: Finding the Balance | 05 août 2026 | 00:58:20 | |
Dan & Owain dive into a taboo area of endurance sports, one that has returned as a discussion point following Josh Kerr's mile world record - weight. Tackling the subject through the lens of a fantastic case study by Trent Stellingwerff, they discuss the importance of weight and body composition, and share some thoughts about when you might want to think about this yourself. Thanks for the support as always! Trent Stellingwerff case study Eating disorder systematic review The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check out our giveaway here! Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Lactate Gels: A Fad or the Future? | 29 juil. 2026 | 01:00:23 | |
The endurance sport world is buzzing with discussion about lactate gels. From powering Yomif Kejelcha to a 1:59 marathon (maybe), and Tadej Pogacar to another Tour de France victory, lots of people are talking about these gels - so Dan & Owain talk through what we know... so far! Lots more to come with this topic! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ Click here for details on their latest women's project:SOAR Women:Projects Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The science of altitude - with James Barber | 22 juil. 2026 | 01:12:14 | |
Dan and Owain finally discuss altitude on the podcast! They're joined by James Barber, Lead Performance Specialist at The Altitude Centre and a PhD candidate at Anglia Ruskin University. James chats through the environmental challenges at altitude, the changes in physiology, and how to utilise those to improve performance! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ Click here for details on their latest women's project:SOAR Women:Projects Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Tymewear - the next step in wearables? With founder Arnar Larusson | 15 juil. 2026 | 01:22:57 | |
Dan & Owain chat to the founder of Tymewear, Arnar Larusson. Tymewear is a heart rate monitor with a built in ventilation measurement device, that offers ventilatory data - a measure seen in the lab but not readily available in the field! Arnar talks about the creation of the device, and going from an idea to the device being used at the Tour de France by Team Visma Lease-a-Bike! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ Click here for details on their latest women's project:SOAR Women:Projects Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| What can runners learn from cyclists? With Marinus Petersen | 08 juil. 2026 | 01:25:46 | |
Dan & Owain chat to former professional cyclist Marinus Petersen. Marinus raced competitively in France, after studying sport science at Loughborough University. He's recently transitioned to triathlon, and has done so with an inquisitive and open mind to trying different training ideas in running. He is also the lead coach at Kilowatt Coaching. We chat to him about this process and how to be more open to experimentation and inspiration from other sports. The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the world's best running apparel. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ Click here for details on their latest women's project:SOAR Women:Projects Follow this link to find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement. Listeners can use the code "Physiology15" for a 15% discount on their site. You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Taurine - the supplement to beat the heat? | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:55:23 | |
Dan & Owain talk through Taurine - well known to anyone that drinks Red Bull or Monster, but a supplement that may improve your performance in the heat! Is there a good evidence base? Or are things a bit unknown? Have you tried Taurine yourself? Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Can AI replace your running coach? | 24 juin 2026 | 01:13:03 | |
Following the launch of a Claude and Strava integration, Dan & Owain put their livelihoods on the line and test the protocol! A range of questions was put to Claude to interrogate their data, with varying results! Check back in in 12-months and we will see if AI has made us redundant! Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| All about HRV - with Marco Altini | 17 juin 2026 | 01:15:52 | |
Dan & Owain are joined by a leading voice on HRV, Marco Altini. Marco has worked on HRV, both the physiology behind the measure and applying the data in day to day life for many years. He talks to us about what HRV is, how to properly measure and apply HRV data, and the state of wearable tech in 2026. Marco's book can be found here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the world's best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Will tilting your bed make you run faster? (and how to critically analyse a paper) | 10 juin 2026 | 01:03:14 | |
Dan & Owain talk through a recent paper that's hit the mainstream - suggesting that tilting your bed may increase haemoglobin mass. It's a catchy premise, but they talk through how to actually read and apply a study like this into your training and life! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the world's best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Your guide to beating the heat! | 03 juin 2026 | 00:57:58 | |
Dan & Owain talk about heat acclimation now that we've reached summer in the Northern Hemisphere! Different from haematological adaptations, the guys talk through some of the foundational research and how they'd acclimate for a hot race! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the world's best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Anaerobic Capacity: Training Beyond the Red Line | 27 mai 2026 | 01:05:38 | |
Dan & Owain talk about an often misunderstood, or overstated area of endurance physiology - anaerobic capacity. A number of energy systems play a part in endurance performance, but their importance change depending on the duration of exercise! Check out our Soar Giveaway here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Critical Speed, critical for your training? | 20 mai 2026 | 00:59:42 | |
Dan & Owain are back to discuss the Critical Speed model. The model is often used in sport science research, as another method of quantifying the steady state and non-steady state boundary, but utilising performance trials or race data rather than metabolic measurements. More to come on this topic in the next few months! A very good paper about Critical Speed Check out our Soar Giveaway here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7
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| Your guide to get fast this summer! | 13 mai 2026 | 01:10:39 | |
Dan & Owain are back with a discussion about how to inject some speed into your marathon legs over the summer! Lots of runners spend the summer trying to run a fast 5k off the back of a spring marathon - and Dan & Owain discuss an evidence-lead approach to this, with a few scenarios in mind! Hopefully this offers some good insight and ideas for your summer, if you're targeting shorter events! Check out our Soar Giveaway here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Episode 101 - Q&A | 06 mai 2026 | 00:59:32 | |
Following a busy spring of marathon's - for Dan at least - and to celebrate crossing into triple digits, we've recorded a Q&A! Lots of topics covered in this one, and we'll do another soon! Check out our Soar Giveaway here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Training Block Breakdowns | 29 avr. 2026 | 01:37:51 | |
Following a big spring of racing, Dan, Jen & Owain are back to break down their training, and how they apply some of the podcast topics to their own running! Dan talks us through training and racing 3 marathons in 30 weeks. Jen discusses what stayed the same, and what changed between Valencia and Rotterdam. Owain breaks down the change from flat road racing to technical trails! Check out our Soar Giveaway here! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| So, you've just run a marathon... | 22 avr. 2026 | 01:12:10 | |
Dan & Owain round off the marathon series, with a discussion about the stress and strain your body has just been put through over the course of 26.2 miles! There's a lot to recover from post-marathon, some of which is obvious, and some of which is a lot more nuanced and less understood. They then talk about their approaches to returning to run after a marathon, or other big races! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| From Taper to Marathon Start Line: Mastering the Last 48 Hours | 15 avr. 2026 | 01:14:20 | |
Dan & Owain talk through the final 48 hours before a marathon. There's lots of ways to jeopardise your race, and undo the training you've done in the weeks before. A real mix of science and practical application in this episode as they talk through lived experiences and research based approaches to the days before a marathon! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| STOP CHASING SPLITS: How you should actually pace a marathon! | 08 avr. 2026 | 01:09:52 | |
Dan & Owain talk through race planning. You've put in the hours and days of hard training, through the cold and wet weather... How do you convert that into a race performance that you're happy with? Pacing, watch setup, fuelling, and conditions are all considered before standing on the start line! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Why Do You Fatigue During a Marathon | 01 avr. 2026 | 01:04:37 | |
Dan & Owain talk through the multifaceted impact of fatigue on a marathon, how it manifests and some overviews on strategies to delay it! A global view episode to set up some more marathon-specific topics as we race through spring marathon season! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The Athlete Series: Callum Hawkins | 25 mars 2026 | 01:11:00 | |
Dan & Owain are joined by a runner that doesn't need much of an introduction! Callum Hawkins; 2:08:14 marathon pre- supershoes. 60:00 half. 4th in the World Championships marathon twice (2017 & 2019). Callum talks us through his career so far; the early start in the marathon, his approach to major races, his racing style and the benefits and drawbacks it brings. He also talks about shoes, fuelling, and the Commonwealth Games marathon, as well as his setbacks with injury. We loved talking to Callum - a real hero of running for us both. Hopefully you enjoy too! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The art of coaching - with David Chalfen | 18 mars 2026 | 01:41:59 | |
Dan & Owain are joined this week by David Chalfen. David currently coaches at Highgate Harriers - one of the most successful clubs in the UK - as well as coaching individuals online and in-person. He's been involved in the sport since the 1980s; as an athlete, coach and working in sport administration. David talks to us about how the landscape of the sport and coaching has changed across his career - from writing a letter to a coach to the rise of online coaching. We also discuss the UK club scene, its benefits and drawbacks. Less primary research, more art of coaching in this one! We'd have loved to keep chatting to David about the sport over a few coffees or beers! David's book about his life in the sport is here too! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The Science of Trail & Ultra Running - with Dr Simon de Waal | 12 mars 2026 | 01:33:37 | |
Dan & Owain talk about the science of trail and ultra running with Dr Simon de Waal. Simon has recently published a number of papers around the reliability and validity of using lab testing with trail and ultra runners - and talks through why there's a need to devise different testing protocols for these athletes. Simon is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire, and undertook his PhD at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Simon chatted about his PhD journey; from discovering running to the genesis of the PhD idea, and the studies that he undertook. We really enjoyed this interview, hopefully you do too! Simon's research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33508776/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39526871/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41697200/ The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| The Do's and Don'ts of Session Design | 04 mars 2026 | 01:21:36 | |
Dan & Owain are back to talk session design. We had a few questions throughout the intensity domain series about actually implementing the training in practice - so we thought we'd talk through how to plan a training week, and the considerations for training sessions in each intensity domain! Let us know what you think - this episode came about because of comments and questions so we're always keen to hear what you think! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| How to apply Training Zones to running | 25 févr. 2026 | 01:28:19 | |
Dan & Owain are back for the another installment of the intensity domains series. They talk through how to take intensity domains, and apply training zones that support and quantify your training! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Seville Marathon Recap | 19 févr. 2026 | 01:15:20 | |
Dan, Jen & Owain talk through Dan's Seville Marathon - and how exactly Dan went from a week off with an injury, to a 2:11:50 PB! His plans for the next few months are also discussed - some exciting news about this! The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR are the producers of the worlds best running apparel, designed to fit the needs of runners that put time and effort into the sport. Check out their awesome kit: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Meteopace, the game-changing weather app - with creator Phil Richardson | 11 févr. 2026 | 01:13:29 | |
Meteopace has taken the running world by storm (pun intended) since being launched in 2025, and we're extremely excited to be joined by Phil (aka Meteopace Phil), the founder of the app. We dive down some serious rabbit holes about the inner workings of Meteopace - there's an incredible amount behind the scenes driving the app! 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: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Beyond VO2max - The extreme domain | 04 févr. 2026 | 01:02:26 | |
Dan & Owain finish off the intensity domain series with the extreme domain. An intensity domain rarely touched by endurance runners, but still an important intensity to touch - at times! We'll finish off the series with a discussion about mapping training zones to intensity domains! 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: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Physiological failure guaranteed... the severe intensity domain | 28 janv. 2026 | 01:15:15 | |
Dan & Owain are back to talk intensity domains - on this episode they dive into the severe domain. Beyond the second threshold things become unstable, fast. Severe intensity exercise isn't possible for long, but some people spend more time in this domain than others! 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: Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Between Two Thresholds: Everything you need to know about Zone 3 | 21 janv. 2026 | 01:30:34 | |
Dan & Owain return with the next installment of the training zone series, talking all things Zone 3, or alternatively the Heavy Domain. What some people call "threshold" - this zone exists between two clear physiological anchor points, but still has a lot of confusion surrounding what happens in this zone, and how to undertake training here. 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/ Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Your guide to Zone 2! | 14 janv. 2026 | 01:28:20 | |
Dan & Owain are back to talk all things training zones. The first of a multi-part series; they discuss the infamous "Zone 2". We go through the good, the bad and the ugly of this polarising training zone, and share what the science actually has to say about the effectiveness of Zone 2. More episodes in this series to come! 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/ Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| Bonus: Training Talk - Episode 1 | 11 janv. 2026 | 01:53:09 | |
Dan, Owain and... Jen are back with a big announcement! Launching today - we're on patreon, where we'll be posting bonus episodes, content, and be chatting in the comments. The training talk series with Jen will continue each week, plus extra Q&As, and some more "Road to..." series planned this year! Here's the link if you want to sign up! https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective 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/ Check out our Patreon, with exclusive bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheEnduranceCollective You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Post-partum running, a scientific approach - with Dr Megan James | 07 janv. 2026 | 01:18:47 | |
Dr Megan James joins Dan & Owain to discuss her work around pregnancy & post-partum running. Megan combined surveys and biomechanics to produce the first return-to-run framework aimed at patients! Megan talks through how the PhD came about and the lack of any research in the area, undertaking a survey, and the biomechanical measures - some of which are shown on your own running watch! Pelvic floor biomechanics research 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here: | |||
| NYE Q&A! | 31 déc. 2025 | 02:02:15 | |
One last episode for 2025. Jen is back to help answer some listener questions! Thank you to everyone who's tuned in this year, and the questions that have been sent in. We'll be doing a few more Q&A's next year! 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Running myths... busted! | 24 déc. 2025 | 01:16:57 | |
We've all had that relative or friend tell us about the damage we're doing to our bodies by running... but just how wrong are they? We speak to two experts about some common running myths! First, Rose & Jen from Podium Physiotherapy join us to talk about knees, and whether we're damaging them running. We're then joined by Dr Steph Connaire, a consultant cardiologist and runner, to talk about the heart, and if running is bad for our long-term heart health! 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Road to Valencia 2025 - Training block analysis | 17 déc. 2025 | 01:39:38 | |
Jen, Owain & Dan are back to break down their Valencia training blocks! They break down their training by hours, time in zones, sessions, and reflect on what went well, and what didn't! Congrats to our Soar giveaway winner too! 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Road to Valencia 2025 - Race recap | 11 déc. 2025 | 01:49:09 | |
The gang is back from a largely successful trip to Valencia. Jen, Owain and Dan break down their races in Valencia and some early reflections on the training. 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||
| Road to Valencia 2025 - 1 week to go | 03 déc. 2025 | 01:31:42 | |
Maranoia in podcast-form. The squad is back for their last full week of training before the race. Jen's losing it, Owain's a bit too nonchalant, and Dan is in the best shape of his life. Let us know what you think we'll run! And best of luck if you're racing too! 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 find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/pages/for-runners You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7 | |||