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The Marathon Podcast

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Welcome to The Marathon Podcast!

The podcast that sponsors non-sponsored athletes. This is a podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. On this podcast, we will focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more.
Prepare for a new running companion, elite and non-elite guests, and inspiring stories.

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  • Wednesday · 1 hr 19 min

    #195 Winning an Ultra With a Heart Condition (Archie Hunt is back!)

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back his friend Archie Hunt, a lawyer, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) advocate, and 2:27 marathoner who just won an ultra outright on his very first attempt. This one covers online hate, an incredible ultra win in Finland, and why he's now dabbling in speed work for the first time in his running life. Archie opens up about the wave of online criticism he gets for training and racing hard despite his heart condition, and why it barely fazes him. He then walks through how a spontaneous decision with friends turned into winning a 110k ultra outright, running huge back to back mileage weeks to prepare, and the mental battle of racing alone through a Finnish forest for over 10 hours. The conversation closes with a deep dive into his zone one and zone two training philosophy, why he's cautiously adding speed work under medical supervision, and his goal of becoming the first person with DCM to break 2:20. In this episode: - Dealing with online hate about training with a heart condition - How friendship and the running community keep things fun - Signing up for a 110k ultra on a whim - Stacking huge, mostly easy mileage weeks to prepare - Race recap: winning the Ultra X Finland outright - The mental and physical toll of racing solo for over 10 hours - Why zone one and zone two training built the durability that got him here - Adding speed work for the first time, under his doctor's supervision - A full breakdown of his weekly training structure - The goal: becoming the first person with DCM to break sub 2:20 Content note: this episode includes discussion of a chronic heart condition and online harassment. Archie's training is medically supervised; please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back and dealing with online hate 06:16 Why the running community means so much to Archie 09:07 A spontaneous decision: signing up for a 110k ultra 14:08 Ramping up to 200k+ weeks to prepare 17:07 A zone two marathon test run under the midnight sun 23:41 Watching the race unfold and knowing he was in the lead 25:22 What the Ultra X Finland course was actually like 27:07 The hardest part: technical trail vs. road running 28:46 Breaking the race down into "seasons" to cope 30:16 The mental breakthrough at 30k to go 31:36 Crossing the finish line and processing two years of running 33:46 Setting a new Ultra X course record 39:01 Comparing ultra pain to marathon pain 58:52 Why he's now adding speed work to his training 1:00:24 Physically outrunning his heart condition 1:01:01 The goal: first with DCM to break sub 2:20 1:03:23 A full weekly training breakdown 1:09:39 Learning to run truly easy on easy days 1:15:03 Closing thoughts and see you in Valencia Archie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archibald_on_the_run/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 27 · 53 min

    #194 Grief, Boston, and Building Something New: Mark Guyer Returns

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back a good friend of the podcast, Mark Guyer, for an emotional conversation about Boston Marathon 2025, the loss of his father to pancreatic cancer, and the new projects he has poured himself into since. Mark shares the story of running Boston as part of Puma Project 3 while his father was in his final days, cramping badly at mile 18, and stopping at mile 26 to take off his shoes in tribute to his dad, a lifelong barefoot running enthusiast. He opens up about getting the call that sent him home early, running a big PR just two weeks later on the morning of his father's service, and how leaning on his running community carried him through. The conversation then shifts to what Mark has built since: Syndicate Running, a content platform spotlighting smaller running brands, and Battle of the Run Clubs, a new Strava-based team competition kicking off in August. In this episode: - Running Boston as part of Puma Project 3 while his father was in hospice - Taking his shoes off at mile 26 in honor of his dad - Getting the call and flying home the night of the race - Running a marathon PR on the morning of his father's service - How running and community helped him process grief - Fundraising for pancreatic cancer research with his sons - Building Syndicate Running, a platform spotlighting smaller running brands - Discovering brands like Speedland and the story behind them - Announcing Battle of the Run Clubs, a Strava based team competition - What's next: coaching, Monumental Marathon, and Syndicate's growth Content note: this episode includes an open discussion of a parent's terminal illness and death, and grief. Please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:01 Welcome back and a special shared moment after Boston 00:16 Running Boston as part of Puma Project 3 01:30 Cramping badly at mile 18 02:14 Thinking of his dad, a lifelong barefoot running enthusiast 03:19 Taking his shoes off at mile 26 in tribute 05:24 Getting the call that his father was declining 07:38 Reconnecting after the race and the news that followed 11:24 How community support carried his family through 15:48 Running a big PR two weeks later at the Indy Mini 16:31 Racing on the morning of his father's service 19:27 How running helps him process grief 22:46 Introducing Syndicate Running 27:19 The idea behind spotlighting smaller running brands 29:52 Discovering the shoe brand Speedland 34:02 Announcing Battle of the Run Clubs 36:00 How the August competition works and the prizes 42:53 Where Syndicate Running is headed long term 47:17 Mark's own racing plans: heat exhaustion and Monumental Marathon 51:16 Closing thoughts and where to follow Mark Links referred to by Mark and Kristian: - Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Fundraiser for Philly Marathon - Chris Blow - My Boston Marathon Recap Reel - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXazBs8DopQ/?igsh=MWFzaWt2ZmswbHNoYg== - Battle of the Run Clubs(BOTRC) - https://syndicaterunning.com/battle - Speedland profile by Syndicate Running - https://syndicaterunning.com/journal/speedland-brand-story - The MG Academy coaching - https://themgacademy.com/ - Mark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irunindy Syndicate Running: https://syndicaterunning.com/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 24 · 1 hr 20 min

    #193 Brooklynn Harvey: FROM HER FIRST MILE TO 3:09

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian sits down with Brooklynn Harvey, a 3:09 marathoner and running coach, to talk about her Boston Marathon experience, her running journey since 2021, and the honest story behind two stress fractures tied to underfueling and disordered eating. Brooklynn shares how she went from her first mile ever to qualifying for and running Boston, and opens up candidly about a period where restrictive eating drove some of her fastest results, and why that progress ultimately came at a steep cost to her health. She talks about what recovery actually looked like, how she rebuilt her relationship with food and training, and how she's approaching her current injury with a different mindset than the first time around. The conversation closes with her coaching philosophy: consistency, easy days done easy, and building volume before adding speed. In this episode: - Running the Boston Marathon with her whole family there - Going from her very first mile to a 3:09 marathoner - Early lessons learned the hard way: fueling, gear, and race day basics - Her history with disordered eating and how it intersected with training - Two stress fractures and what each one taught her - Rebuilding her relationship with food and her body - Coaching philosophy: consistency, easy days, and building volume safely - Staying connected to the sport while sidelined with injury Content note: this episode includes a detailed, personal account of disordered eating and its physical toll. If this is a difficult topic for you, please take care while listening. If you are struggling with disordered eating yourself, the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline is a resource worth knowing about. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and reliving the Boston Marathon experience 04:51 Who is Brooklynn outside of running? 07:01 What got her into running in 2021 09:02 Her first outdoor run and falling in love with it 10:03 Learning the hard way: her first half marathon 13:47 Deciding to chase a faster time 36:35 A 3:40 marathon and the start of a hard winter 37:23 Opening up about her eating disorder history 39:33 How underfueling fueled short term performance gains 43:16 A 3:24 marathon and chasing an even faster time 46:11 A 3:09 marathon and an emptiness after crossing the line 47:30 Hitting a turning point and starting to heal 48:22 Breaking her foot and the wake up call 52:28 Facing a second stress fracture and a different mindset 56:05 Turning to coaching while unable to run herself 58:32 Her coaching philosophy: consistency and easy days 1:00:04 Building volume and adding strength training 1:01:00 Introducing speed work safely 1:09:37 Fartlek training and running by time instead of distance 1:12:19 Closing thoughts and where to find Brooklynn Brooklynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_harv_runs/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 22 · 52 min

    #192 Kristian's Corner: News on Boston Marathon, Puma Project 3, Heat & Motivation

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian steps away from guest interviews for a solo update episode, covering everything going on in his own running and behind the scenes at the podcast. He reintroduces himself for newer listeners, gets honest about a rough stretch of motivation after Boston, and officially announces a new partnership between the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship and Puma Project 3. Kristian also breaks down the latest Boston Marathon qualifying updates, including the new downhill course rules, pre-verification deadlines, and where cutoff time predictions currently stand heading into 2027. In this episode: - A quick reintroduction: from professional speed skating to running - Going from a 2:52 marathon debut to a 2:44 in Boston - Being honest about losing motivation to run after Boston - Selling the treadmill and considering the Wahoo Kickr Run - Announcing the Puma Project 3 and Marathon Podcast Sponsorship partnership - How the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship started and who it supports - Training in the Puma Fast-R3 ahead of Valencia - Boston Marathon 2027 qualifying window and pre-verification deadline - New rules limiting downhill courses for Boston qualification - Current cutoff time predictions for the 2027 race Timestamps 00:32 Welcome and what this update episode will cover 01:58 Reintroduction: from pro speed skating to running 02:39 First marathon, Boston qualifier, and starting the podcast 03:46 Why he started the podcast and the freedom of his day job 04:51 Being honest about not always loving to run 05:41 The Marathon Hat and funding the athlete sponsorship 07:31 How training has actually been going lately 08:15 Losing motivation after Boston and getting married 09:04 Would he be happy if he stopped running? 10:09 Getting the motivation back 12:37 Working with coach John Green and staying transparent 14:50 Running in the heat: the poor man's altitude 17:44 Balancing pushing through heat vs listening to your body 19:22 On monetizing the podcast (or not) 20:05 What actually drives him: growth and community feedback 21:52 Why he sold the treadmill and eyeing the Wahoo Kickr Run 26:38 Announcing the Puma Project 3 partnership 27:21 How the Marathon Podcast Sponsorship started 30:10 Who qualifies for the sponsorship and how it works 32:20 What Puma Project 3 is and how athletes are selected 34:14 What the new partnership means going forward 36:45 Training in the Puma Fast-R3 ahead of Valencia 38:48 Boston Marathon updates: pre-verifying your time 41:25 The 2027 qualifying window and key dates 42:43 New downhill course rules explained 45:35 Boston cutoff time speculation and predictions 50:38 Why Boston might be more attainable than you think 52:00 How many qualified but didn't get in for 2026 53:07 Closing thoughts and what's coming Friday Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 19 · 1 hr 4 min

    #191 Sydney Levenfeld: Assaulted on a Run, Then Ran the Race of Her Life

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian welcomes back Sydney Levenfeld for a check in on everything since her last appearance, including a scary assault while out on a run in New York City, a big move back to Chicago, and a new marathon PR at the Eugene Marathon. Sydney opens up about being attacked by a stranger while running with friends in broad daylight, how she coped with the fear in the weeks after, and the wave of support (and shared stories) she received once she spoke about it publicly. She also shares a health scare two days before the Eugene Marathon, and how she still went on to run a huge PR of 2:46, stepping onto the iconic Hayward Field track to finish. The conversation wraps with her training block, high mileage, recovery habits, and her long-term sights on the Olympic Trials Qualifying standard. In this episode: - Being attacked while running in New York City - Coping with fear and getting back out the door - The response after going public, and using it to raise runner safety awareness - Moving from New York back to Chicago - Training on Central Park hills vs Chicago's flat lakefront - A seizure two days before race day and getting cleared to race - Race recap: Eugene Marathon and a 2:46 PR - Training block breakdown: mileage, doubles, and workouts - Recovery habits: sleep, hydration, and avoiding alcohol - Thinking about the Olympic Trials Qualifying standard Content note: this episode includes a discussion of a physical assault while running, and a brief mention of a seizure related to Sydney's epilepsy. Please take care while listening. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome back and the boxes in the background 01:14 A dramatic start: what happened on a run in NYC 03:20 Filing a police report and processing the shock 05:18 What the weeks after felt like 07:32 Going public and the response from the running community 09:04 Organizing a self defense class 10:15 Safety advice and what she does differently now 12:43 Getting back to good news: previous PR at Chicago Marathon 14:09 Going into the Eugene build with two best friends 15:52 Working with her coach and the goal of 2:44 19:50 What changed in this training block 22:43 Winter running in New York vs the treadmill 27:30 A normal training week during the build 33:04 Upping mileage and adding doubles 36:05 Recovery: sleep, alcohol, and consistency 39:34 Travel to Eugene and a seizure two days before the race 44:16 Race morning: a completely different vibe from the majors 45:33 Running the course and feeling alone in the field 48:34 Crossing the line at Hayward Field: a 2:46 PR 52:48 Thinking about the OTQ standard 54:51 What's next: CIM in December 58:13 Staying grounded and closing thoughts Sydney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydney.b.fitness/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 17 · 1 hr 18 min

    #190 Izzi Batt-Doyle: Chasing the Australian Marathon Record & Coming Back from 7(!) Stress Fractures

    Get 20% off a Strava annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using code WARWICKRUNS or this link: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Kristian sits down with Izzi Batt-Doyle, a two-time Australian Olympian (5000m at Tokyo 2021 and Paris 2024) who is now fully committing to the marathon, where she holds a PB of 2:22:59 and Australian records in the half marathon and 10k on the road. Izzi talks openly about the pressure of racing as a favorite rather than an underdog, her rocky path through college running in the US including seven stress fractures and a toxic culture around weight and eating disorders, and how she rebuilt her training around strength work, sleep, and fueling to become injury free for seven years. She breaks down her marathon training in detail: weekly mileage, her signature "monster session," carb loading, and the strength program that's transformed her recovery. She also shares her Boston Marathon experience, her ongoing chase of the sub 2:20 barrier, and what's next in her career. In this episode: - Racing as the favorite vs the underdog - Two Olympics, missed finals, and never winning a national title on the track - Transitioning from track to the marathon - Seven stress fractures and a toxic college running culture - What actually fixed her injury cycle: sleep, fueling, strength, footwear - Marathon debut: 2:28:10 and nailing her nutrition - Boston Marathon 2025 recap - Chasing the Australian marathon record and the sub 2:20 barrier - A breakdown of her marathon training week and her "monster session" - Strength training specifics: hip thrusts, single leg stability, and more - Founding and coaching her own recreational running group Content note: this episode briefly touches on disordered eating culture in college athletics. Please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and racing as a favorite vs an underdog 02:51 Where the real pressure comes from 04:51 Izzi's background: two Olympics and a marathon debut 07:27 Transitioning from track to the marathon 09:49 What her track career taught her 12:13 College in the US and the injury years begin 18:08 Realistic goals and staying consistent 20:31 Starting out at university in New York 22:35 What caused her stress fracture cycle 24:06 Toxic culture and disordered eating in college running 24:43 What finally fixed the injury cycle 28:37 Why she always knew she'd end up in the marathon 30:33 Her first half marathon and marathon debut (2:28:10) 34:46 Nutrition, carb loading, and her background in the field 36:39 Boston Marathon 2025 recap 41:22 Her marathon PB and chasing the Australian record 43:47 Training breakdown: weekly mileage and structure 45:34 Her marathon "monster session" explained 1:00:21 Using Nomio (broccoli sprout supplement) in training 1:02:27 Balancing an early coaching group with early morning fueling 1:08:12 Strength training: how and when she trains it 1:12:45 How heavy she actually lifts 1:14:04 Closing thoughts and where to follow Izzi Izzi on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@izzibatt-doyle Izzi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzibattdoyle/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 15 · 1 hr 15 min

    #189 Logan Turner: When Nora got sick, Logan started running

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kristian sits down with Logan Turner, a dad from Indianapolis who found running as a way to bond with his daughter Nora, who was born with a rare genetic condition called Dup15q. Nora experienced severe infantile seizures as a baby and faced major developmental delays, including not being able to walk for years. Logan opens up about diagnosis day, the fear and grief of that period, and how he eventually started pushing Nora in a running stroller as a way to cope and connect with her. What began as a single 10k grew into marathons, half marathons, and ultras together, including the emotional moment Nora took her first steps across a finish line. Logan also shares his newest project: a six day, 182 mile run across the state of Indiana with Nora this October. It's an honest, moving conversation about turning something incredibly hard into a source of joy, connection, and community, and a reminder of what running can mean far beyond a finish time. In this episode: - Nora's birth, her first seizure, and the road to diagnosis - Understanding Dup15q, a rare genetic condition - The emotional weight of "diagnosis day" - How running became a way to bond with Nora - Joining the running community as a team duo (pusher and rider) - Racing a caramel marathon, an indie half, and a 50k together - The moment Nora took her first steps across a finish line - What racing has taught Logan about celebration over outcome - The upcoming 182 mile run across Indiana with Nora Content note: this episode includes an open discussion of a child's medical diagnosis, seizures, and grief. Please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:00 Cold open 00:38 Intro to Logan and Nora's story 03:03 Kristian's training update 06:35 Welcome to the podcast, Logan 07:59 Logan's background and how he met Nora's story 09:00 Becoming a runner and team duo basics 12:02 Getting to know Nora 12:07 Nora's first nine months and the first seizure 17:24 The hospital, EEG, and infantile spasms 18:43 Genetic testing and the Dup15q diagnosis 19:36 Diagnosis day 21:16 What that day and the weeks after felt like 25:14 The spectrum of Dup15q and Nora's delays 34:43 Life at home, daily walks, and early routines 38:09 Deciding to start running with Nora 51:11 The 10k that clarified his mission 53:24 Signing up for the caramel marathon 55:14 Crossing the finish line together, hearing her name called 56:13 Nora takes her first steps on her own 56:32 The indie mini marathon and Nora's first finish line steps 59:17 Signing up for a 50k 59:47 Running the Full Mo 50k, becoming rolling aid station 1:04:10 What this project has taught him about celebration 1:09:07 What's next: 182 miles across Indiana 1:11:05 Closing thoughts, where to follow Logan Logan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganhturner/ Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 13 · 1 hr 28 min

    #188 3:51 to 2:37: George Walker on Low-Mileage Marathon Training, Mental Health & Trusting the Process

    Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kristian sits down with UK runner George Walker, who went from a 3:51 marathon debut in 2021 to a 2:37 marathon and a 1:11 half, all while never training above roughly 60 miles a week. George opens up about the depression and thoughts of suicide he faced early in his running journey, and how getting help, finding his partner, and discovering running combined to change his life. It's an honest conversation about running as a tool for mental wellbeing, not a replacement for professional help, but a powerful complement to it. From there the talk shifts technical: finding a qualified coach, managing a recurring ankle injury, solving a persistent cramping problem, dialing in nutrition and electrolytes, and the training that carried him to 2:37 at London. We close with his coaching plans and next goal, sub 2:30 in Valencia. In this episode: - His first marathon and how "one and done" turned into eight - Depression, suicidal thoughts, and getting help - Running as medicine, without replacing therapy - Finding a qualified coach vs picking one for speed alone - Managing a recurring ankle injury - Solving race day cramping - Nutrition and electrolyte strategy - Half marathon PB: 1:15 to 1:11 - London Marathon race recap: 2:37 - Weekly training structure under 60 miles a week - Coaching plans and the Valencia goal Content note: open discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts starting around 2:08. Please take care while listening. Timestamps 00:00 Hard work 00:09 Intro to George Walker 02:08 Content warning: mental health and suicide discussed 05:53 Interview begins 08:09 Background and first marathon (3:51, 2021) 12:30 Mental health story begins 14:42 Reaching a dark headspace, thoughts of suicide 15:55 Getting help, partner, and running changing his life 18:33 Running as medicine, not a replacement for therapy 20:22 The "why not" mindset 23:23 Technical journey begins, marathon #1 recap 29:54 Structure and going from recreational to serious runner 31:51 Finding a qualified coach 34:45 Marathon #3 (3:17) and ankle injury 37:03 Calf and hamstring issues begin 38:19 Comparing yourself to other runners 39:39 Cramping deep dive 43:15 A race derailed by cramping 44:57 Dialing in nutrition and electrolytes 48:11 Half marathon PB progression 49:12 Manchester Marathon, first sub 3 attempt 55:25 The cramping frustration 1:00:00 Solving the cramping puzzle 1:04:59 Breakthrough 1:11 half marathon PB 1:07:42 How he got from 1:15 to 1:11 1:10:15 Build up to London Marathon 1:13:35 Crossing the line: London Marathon 2:37:01 1:14:41 Post race reflection 1:15:03 Weekly training structure, ~60 miles a week 1:20:11 Quality sessions: pyramids, hill reps 1:23:27 Why mileage has stayed conservative 1:26:39 Coaching ambitions 1:28:49 Next goal: sub 2:30 in Valencia 1:31:52 Closing thoughts and outro George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeywalker/ Start your free Musicbed trial:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • July 10 · 1 hr 37 min

    #187 Will Hopkins: From 4 hr marathoner to 2:48 and BQ

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Will Hopkins on. Will is a runner who's had incredible progress, but with a lot of patience and consistency. You might know him from Eric Floberg's videos, but he is now a fast marathoner himself. His first marathon was a 4 hr marathon, but a few years later he is a 2:48 marathoner. What made him so much faster? https://www.instagram.com/willhopkinsruns/ Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠⁠⁠ / @warwickruns ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • July 8 · 1 hr 27 min

    #186 Moritz Keinath: From soccer to 2:23 marathoner and pro coach

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": ⁠⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Moritz Keinath on. He's a Swiss runner and coach, who made the transition from soccer to running around Covid. He sure has had an impressive journey, and he has a very logical approach to running. We talk tech, science and training. Enjoy! https://www.instagram.com/moritzrunning/ https://www.peak-run.com/ Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠⁠ / @warwickruns ⁠⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • July 5 · 1 hr 14 min

    #185 Ron Romano: 93 marathons and still going at 65

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": ⁠https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb⁠ Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Ron Romano with us! Ron is better known as Ron Runs NYC, and is one incredible human being and runner. With his 94th marathon coming up, he knows more about the 26.2 miles than most of us. We touch on grief, running motivation, sustainable running, and runners' strength. https://www.instagram.com/ronrunsnyc Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: ⁠ / @warwickruns ⁠ Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • July 1 · 1 hr 13 min

    #184 Damion Perry: PUMA Product Line Manager - How they made Puma Fast R-3

    Insta360 deal: WARWICKRUNS 20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have product line manager at Puma, Damion Perry on the podcast. He talks about his own running, Puma and the technology of the Puma Fast R 3. Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 29 · 1 hr 12 min

    #183 Christine Warwick Everdell: Running her first half marathon & learning intensity control

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have my wife Christine Warwick Everdell on! Christine is running her first ever half marathon this fall, and we talk about entering the world of running and learning intensity control. Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 26 · 1 hr 18 min

    #182 Ryan Smith: How he ran a 2:15 Marathon Debut & OTQ

    Insta360 Deal: WarwickRuns/ https://store.insta360.com/product/go-ultra?utm_term=WarwickRuns&utm_source=AffiliateCenter 20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have Ryan Smith on. Ryan is a 25-year-old based in Boston who ran a stunning 2:15:52 marathon debut at the Vermont City Marathon, winning the race and, almost as a surprise to himself, securing the Olympic Trials Qualifier (OTQ) standard. A Division 3 college runner who had been steadily chipping away at his PRs in the years since graduation, Ryan's breakthrough came after bouncing back from a stress fracture and committing to a short but smart "mini marathon block." In this conversation, host Kristian digs into what made Ryan's debut so remarkable: lower-than-expected mileage (~75–80 miles/week plus cross-training), a double threshold training approach, intensity controlled by feel rather than heart rate or lactate testing, and the philosophy of always erring on the slower side of effort. Ryan is candid about his injury history, the mental side of racing alone, and what it felt like to cross the finish line not quite believing the clock. ⏱️ Timestamps 1:00:08 | Intro — Episode 182 welcome 1:00:23 | Guest introduction: Ryan Smith 1:02:10 | Conversation begins 1:02:54 | Ryan's background — age 25, Div. III college runner, how he got into running 1:05:58 | What it felt like crossing the finish line with an OTQ in his debut 1:08:20 | How the running world and internet reacted (5–6 million Instagram views) 1:09:00 | Life in Boston as a post-collegiate runner 1:20:00 (approx.) | Stress fracture — coming back from injury 1:30:00 | Decision to move up to the marathon distance 1:31:00 | His first half marathon debut — 65:43 on a hilly course 1:35:52 | Track PRs for context: 14:20 (5K), 30:12 (10K) 1:37:16 | Was he intimidated by the marathon distance? 1:38:07 | Confidence-building 10-mile test run in Washington D.C. 1:54:00 | Advice for new marathoners — patience and race selection 1:55:03 | Training breakdown — base phase: 75–80 miles/week + elliptical doubles 1:57:18 | Double threshold sessions explained — erring on the slower side 1:59:00 | The mini marathon block: 3 weeks at 95–107 miles, then taper 2:00:02 | Long runs and marathon-pace work during the block 2:01:53 | Internal vs. external effort — why he runs workouts slower as he gets faster 2:08:14 | Working with a new coach (Aaron Gruen, 2:09 marathoner) 2:10:01 | Role of cross-training — when to use elliptical vs. all running 2:12:12 | Future goals — Olympic Trials strategy and executing a smart race 2:13:16 | Next up: CIM (California International Marathon / USATF Marathon Champs) 2:14:29 | Vermont was his first marathon race — CIM will be his first real marathon build 2:15:05 | Long-term dream: sub-2:09, World Majors, keep getting faster 2:16:50 | Wrap-up and outro Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 24 · 52 min

    #181 Reflections on The Marathon Podcast: the future of the pod, running tech + changes in race schedules

    Insta360 deal: WARWICKRUNS 20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode Kristian talks about his running, reviews some running tech, and shares his thoughts on alcohol and running. Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 22 · 1 hr 13 min

    #180 Matt Smith: Olympian & Entrepreneur | How to get sponsors as non-elite athletes

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode, we have Matt Smith from South Africa with us. Matt shocked the world by becoming an Olympian this year, as a cross-country skier who had never tried that sport back in 2022. In this conversation, we talk about dreams, consistency and how to get sponsors as a non-elite athlete. https://www.instagram.com/mattcsmith Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 15 · 1 hr 17 min

    #179 Relisten Alfie Manthorpe: The British Runner "Everyone" Is Talking About

    How does a runner break through stagnation and start competing at a higher level? In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Alfie Manthorpe — the British runner everyone seems to be talking about — joins the show to break down his journey, his recent performances, and the training changes that have driven his progress. We talk about Alfie’s background, his experience at altitude in Sierra Nevada, the three key pillars that transformed his running, and how he’s planning to approach the marathon distance this year. We also dig into fueling, easy pacing, self-coaching, and how social media has shaped modern British running culture. A practical, honest conversation for runners looking to train smarter, stay consistent, and take the next step forward. 🎁 Partner Offers Get 20% off a STRAVA annual subscription with code KRISTIAN Save on FlexBeam using this link or code WARWICKRUNS: https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Start your free Musicbed trial: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick 🕒 Time Stamps 00:00:00 — Host Updates & Podcast Intro 00:07:00 — Sierra Nevada Altitude Camp 00:09:59 — Alfie’s Running Journey 00:12:39 — Breaking Through Stagnation 00:19:53 — The Three Pillars: Fueling, Shoes & Easy Pace 00:21:55 — Fueling & Hydration Fundamentals 00:31:30 — Self-Coaching & Half Marathon Breakthrough 00:35:34 — Social Media & British Running Culture 00:43:47 — Weekly Training Structure & Heat Adaptation 00:50:16 — Strength, Form & 10K–Marathon Crossover 00:56:48 — Altitude Lessons & Norwegian Influences 01:05:47 — Key Takeaways & Performance Lessons Follow Alfie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfiemanthorpe/ 🎥 Full episodes + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns 📸 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs 🎶 Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVAMB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • June 11 · 1 hr 42 min

    #178 Relisten: Herm Runs: making running less intimidating & dealing with insecurities

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. When I first created my running platforms, Herm Runs was one of the first people I started following. With a big voice in the running community, I've found his content to be inspiring. Regardless of our different goals as runners, he is very relatable. In this episode we are talking about how Herm found running, how it has changed his life and how he himself keeps on changing other people's lives with his running content. Herm recently started working with Adidas, and we are obviously talking about how that came to be and what that is like. This is one of those episodes where I am really hoping that a lot of people will listen to it, because of the impact it can have. Start your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVA MB0133EV2TCQFZY Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs

  • June 9 · 1 hr 13 min

    #177 Relisten: Felicia Pasadyn: 2:35 in NY with 50 miles per week! (OTQ & 14th female)

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Felicia Pasadyn shocked herself and everyone else when she ran an incredible 2:35 in NY last weekend. With that she placed 14th and qualified for the Olympic Time Qualifiers. Although everyone can see the results of her training, few can imagine what her training looks like. This is the most untraditional training method I've ever heard about. Welcome to The Marathon Podcast! A podcast for established runners, future runners, and people interested in running. In this running podcast, we will mainly focus on everything running. Science, nutrition, training, gear, and much more. Start your free Musicbed trial today: https://fm.pxf.io/kristianwarwick Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: https://www.youtube.com/@Warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs Music from Musicbed: MB01XPYH8ZYENVA MB0133EV2TCQFZY

  • June 7 · 1 hr 5 min

    #176 Emma Grace Hurley: From underdog to on everyone's lips

    20% off STRAVA annual subscription with code "KRISTIAN" Get Athyx and 10% off with the code MARATHON10: https://athyx.com/ Get a discount on FlexBeam by using the link below or use discount code "WARWICKRUNS": https://rechargehealthas.sjv.io/55GAPb Welcome back to The Marathon Podcast. On this episode we have Emma Grace Hurley back on, and a lot has happened since the last time she was on the podcast. Several American titles and even an American record! Full video + the Boston 2025 documentary: / @warwickruns Follow Kristian's journey on Instagram: @warwick.runs