Best John Starrett Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Griffiths' journey to sub 3 and becoming coach 1:01:34

15d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We look at Paul Griffiths' journey to running sub 3 and how and why he became a coach.

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18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

We examine how posh-boy James Whittington (36yrs - 3 young kids - big city job with long hours - only runs 4 times per week) has gone from newbie runner in May 2023 with 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months and how he'll press on to run sub 2:25 in less than 18 months of running. James 'Rees-Mogg' Whittington's story will blow your mind...…

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Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

The Stablemaster speaks to Stablemate Duncan Epping about his epic endeavour to go sub 3hrs in Rotterdam.

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Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony 1:05:02

3M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.

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Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.

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Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons 33:02

4M ago33:02

33:02

The Stablemaster’s back with a bang. New season focuses on how to break 3hrs and 2:30 for the marathon with live case studies. We’ll look at people I’m coaching as they go after their big goals. Plus all the usual malarkey.

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Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner. 32:01

12M ago32:01

32:01

This episode covers the desultory wanderings of The Stablemaster in Mauritius, including his trials and tribulations. It also gets back on track with marathon pillars 4, 5, and 6: specificity, tapering, and detraining. Finally, the winner of the super shoes is announced, as are the two lucky winners of the two weeks holiday in Mauritius.…

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Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls 33:33

1y ago33:33

33:33

The title says it all.

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Q & A 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

Answering listeners’ questions…

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Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation. 31:44

1y ago31:44

31:44

In this episode we announce the winners of the super shoes and examine the third pillar of marathon training: adaptations.

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The second pillar: easy runs and rest 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode we examine the second pillar of marathon training: rest and recovery. We also look at the easy run debate.

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8 Pillars of Marathon Training 27:55

1+ y ago27:55

27:55

In this episode we have the competition for 2 people to win 2 weeks each in a 4-bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius, we have the super shoes competition, an update on the Zane Robertson saga, and we look at the first of the 8 pillars of marathon training.

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Zane Robertson Bust Continued 29:43

1+ y ago29:43

29:43

Update on the criminal investigation into the Zane Robertson doping/smuggling saga.

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Prof. Andy Jones-Temporal Flow Training-Zane Robertson 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

46:14

In this week’s episode, I introduce my training philosophy: Temporal Flow Training (TRT) and how it relates to fatigue resistance. We look at Prof. Andy Jones and some of his thoughts on training and the science. The podcast finishes with a discussion about Zane Robertson getting popped for EPO. Also, two competitions to win a pair of super shoes a…

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World Exclusive: Zane Robertson about to be arrested. 4:08

1+ y ago4:08

4:08

Following work between myself and a senior officer in the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zane Robertson is about to be arrested for smuggling dope into Kenya. The DCI and the Anti Doping Agency of Kenya triggered a joint intelligence operation this week to arrest dopefiend and self-confessed dope smuggler, Zane Robertson. The a…

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The marathon is about art, not science. 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

This is a crackerjack episode to kick-off the new season of our hard-hitting, fast talking, no buffalo shight podcast. We look at the challenges the marathon presents, the top coaches, the new visionary coaches, and introduce the axiom that the marathon is about art, not science.

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Hill Training. 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

We look at my book and cover the first part of hill training, explaining the importance of 8” hill blasts for both elite and beginner marathon runners.

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Running with the Kenyans, coaching the coaches course, and Mauritius holiday competition. 33:47

1+ y ago33:47

33:47

In depth look at the Running with the Kenyans camp and the Coaching the Coaches course in Kenya. Also, details on how you can win a two-week holiday in a four bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius.

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How to pick a coach. 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

32:39

In this episode we look at the autumn racing, all the latest news and gossip, and how to pick the perfect coach.

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The Marathon Part 3 - An Introduction to elite marathon training and racing. 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

In this episode, we look at warm weather training, altitude training, elite marathon training, and how to transition a club runner into an Olympian. We examine Aoife Cooke's journey from club runner to Olympian and Ireland's fourth fastest marathoner of all-time. We also have an introductory look at elite marathoner Edwin Kiptoo's training.…

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The Marathon Pt 2 40:05

2y ago40:05

40:05

We look at the Stable News, discuss how to tackle Covid and long Covid, and we finish off with Pt 2 of The Marathon.

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The Marathon Part 1 32:45

2y ago32:45

32:45

The Stablemaster explains why so many get the marathon wrong, what defines elite, sub elite, decent club runner, and runners working towards 2:30-3hrs.