The Marathon Podcast

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Myles (Find Your Stride Coach) is back on. With close to 200K on Instagram and with high-profile clients, Myles has become a huge actor in the world of running.

In this episode, Myles shares how to run more efficiently, why we shouldn't replicate the pros, and what we can do to improve our running form.

Myles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyourstridecoach

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Intro + my journey

00:02:00 Hot races + sprint finishes

00:04:40 Lead car mistake

00:10:01 Form + efficiency

00:11:54 Burnout + rebuild

00:18:03 Electrician to social media

00:23:10 Kenya running culture

00:26:37 Jack Daniels + altitude

00:30:56 Hip injury + COVID comeback

00:36:41 Technique at any speed

00:39:24 Propulsion basics

00:41:55 Movement patterns (not numbers)

00:49:02 Posterior chain

00:53:35 Pelvis + arm drive

00:57:50 Hip mobility

01:03:27 Triple extension + glute med

01:04:58 Relaxed arms

01:11:28 Daily habits + form

01:15:57 Strength + injury prevention

01:19:56 Toe spacers + barefoot + shoes

01:25:49 Don’t copy elites

01:35:07 Consistent technique

01:40:04 Personalized technique (clients)

01:46:20 Coaching + next episode preview

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Fiona O'Keeffe is guesting the pod. She set an American course record in New York last fall, won the OTQ before the 2024 Olympics, and between those two performances she was recovering from a stress fracture.

In this episode, we are talking about her recovery from the stress-fracture, her training and why she isn't running with a gps watch.

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Intro + Fiona O’Keeffe highlights
00:02:26 Jeff Galloway + diary update
00:08:12 Marathon debut + early setbacks
00:14:05 How she started running
00:19:32 Olympic Trials win
00:23:10 Olympic injury lessons
00:28:53 Stress fracture recovery
00:42:05 NYC Marathon record
00:49:29 Training philosophy (no GPS)
00:59:18 Key workouts + long runs
01:03:57 Boston Marathon challenges
01:08:45 Protect Our Winters advocacy
01:13:56 Wrap-up + upcoming guests

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Welcome to another episode of The Marathon Podcast's Boston Marathon Series!

Stephanie Dyer is running her 16th Boston Marathon in 2026, and she knows the course and its logistics better than most runners.

We are discusssing everything you need to know before Boston Marathon 2026!

Stephanies fundraiser:

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Stephanie on Instagram: Instagram.com/runwithredness/

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Kristian's Personal Update: Why I Canceled Tokyo Marathon
00:05:36 Boston Marathon Veteran Stephanie Dyer Joins the Podcast
00:07:52 From College Runner to 16-Time Boston Marathoner
00:10:17 Running Boston in Extreme Weather: The 2018 Experience
00:14:52 Essential Gear and Preparation for Boston's Athletes Village
00:22:41 Transportation and Early Morning Logistics to the Boston Start
00:29:03 From Athletes Village to the Start: Warm-up and Narrow Roads
00:33:11 Boston's First Miles: Conserving Energy on the Downhill
00:45:10 The Cost of Going Out Too Fast in the Boston Marathon
00:52:11 Understanding Boston's Mid-Section: Flat Stretches and Crowd Energy
00:56:20 Essential Hydration and Nutrition for Boston Marathon
00:59:47 Mental and Physical Strategies for Boston's Infamous Newton Hills
01:12:39 Wellesley Scream Tunnel Energy and Cold Weather Hydration
01:17:30 From Heartbreak Hill to Boylston Street: The Final Push
01:26:30 Meeting Family, Celebrating, and the True Spirit of Boston
01:35:43 Thank You and Community Appreciation for the Podcast

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Emiel Berghout is our guest. Emiel has a unique story, as he started running at 30 years old with no prior running experience. At 37, he is a 2:17 marathoner and he keeps on improving.

Emiel is a well-know name and face in the Netherlands as one of the biggest running influencers. In this episode, Emiel shares how he got to where he is today and what his progression has been like.

Emiel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiel.berghout

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emiel.berghout

Time stamps:

00:00:00 Navigating Olympic Reflections and Tokyo Marathon Uncertainty
00:08:18 Welcoming 2:17 Marathoner Emiel Berghout to the Podcast
00:13:07 From Smoking to Sub-20 5K: Emiel's Unexpected Running Start
00:22:20 Emiel's Competitive Nature and Public Perception of His Progress
00:29:49 The Grueling Sub-2:30 Debut at Rotterdam Marathon
00:37:30 Altitude Training and the Humbled Amsterdam Marathon Performance
00:43:50 The Journey from 2:26 to Breaking the 2:20 Marathon Barrier
00:58:48 Conquering Heat and Achieving Negative Splits in Berlin and Amsterdam
01:11:44 Emiel's High-Volume Training Philosophy and Weekly Structure
01:18:23 Optimizing Performance with Zone 1 Training and Lactate Testing
01:23:54 Overcoming Mental Barriers and Finding a 'Second Life' in Races
01:32:09 Emiel's Advice for Runners and His Ambitious Sub-2:15 Marathon Goal
01:35:34 Kristian's Reflections on Emiel's Story and Upcoming Podcast Guests

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, John Daly is guesting the podcast. John is a London-based physio-led run coach and has a lot of experience on how to run more while staying injury-free. We discuss how you can deal with stress fractures, what to look out for, and how to avoid them. 

We also talk about how to increase mileage safely and how to use strength training as a runner. This is a must listen for all runners, regardless of their level. 

John's website: https://jdphysioruncoach.com/

John on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdphysioruncoach

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Andrejs Birjukov is the guest. He is a heart rate expert and a former professional athlete.

He is now into running and is training for the Boston Marathon 2026.

In this episode, we are mainly discussing how heart rate should be used as part of your training.

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Welcome to The Marathon Podcast with Andrejs Birjukovs

00:02:40 — From Professional Sprint Kayaker to Endurance Athlete

00:09:58 — Lessons from High-Intensity Sprint Kayaking Training

00:17:28 — Andrejs's Quarter-Life Crisis and Becoming a Heart Rate Expert

00:27:32 — The 5-Zone Heart Rate Model for Optimal Training

00:38:28 — How Elite Athletes Use Heart Rate for Performance and Recovery

00:56:42 — Building Training Load and Perfecting Running Form

01:14:13 — Why Nutrition and Recovery Drive Training Adaptation

01:17:50 — Practical Tips for Fuelling and Estimating Heart Rate Zones

01:27:56 — Andrejs's Book “The Resilient Athlete” and Podcast Farewell

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Andrejs on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrejsbirjukovs

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A different episode of The Marathon Podcast, but just as useful (and maybe more fun?)

Rob Jackson, Mark Guyer and Brendan Kelly are back on the pod, discussing everything + answering questions from the listeners!

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Welcoming the Indy Boys and Norway's Olympic Dominance
00:02:37 — Debating Olympic Sports, Scandals, and Personal Favorites
00:17:55 — Indy Boys Share Their Latest Running Training and Workouts
00:32:50 — Diving into Questions from The Marathon Podcast Listeners
00:50:27 — Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Data for Runners?
01:00:10 — Debating Treadmills, Indy's Running Scene, and Boston Marathon Goals
01:06:17 — Non-Running Routines and Handling Comparison in the Running World
01:16:22 — The Marathon Hat Project Challenges and Episode Wrap-up

Mark: https://www.instagram.com/irunindy

Rob: https://www.instagram.com/robjack15

Brendan: https://www.instagram.com/bkstride

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In this episode, Jess McClain is back on The Marathon Podcast. She takes us through her incredible 2025 and what that means for her career trajectory.

As a part of The Boston Marathon series, Jess talks about how she will approach the legendary marathon in April. In 2025 she was the first female American, and made a name for herself as a marathon runner.

Topics we touched on:

• Her new partnership with Garmin
• The World Championships, where Jess placed 8th
• Being coached by David Roche
• Mileage
• Brooks' shoe line
• Boston Marathon training
• Fueling and course strategy, Boston Marathon

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Kristian's Tokyo Prep and Strava Partnership Insights
00:05:03 — Reflecting on 2025 and World Championships Performance
00:14:15 — Jess's Work, Family Planning, and Husband's Marathon Journey
00:33:22 — Inside Jess's Partnerships with Brooks and Garmin
00:46:42 — Mastering Boston's Course: Mileage, Hills, and Preparation
01:02:38 — Pacing, Fueling, and Conquering Boston's Challenging Course
01:19:10 — Jess's Boston Goals and Upcoming Podcast Episodes

Jess McClain on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesstonn

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In this episode of The Marathon Podcast, Cody Taggart, a relentless ultra-runner, coach, and community catalyst in Nashville, shares a transformative 12-year journey from rock bottom to high-performing endurance athlete and mentor.

He talks honestly about his past struggles with weight, addiction, and suicide attempt, and explains how running became the turning point that reshaped every aspect of his life.

Cody also opens up about his transition from personal struggle to sports leadership, his work training runners in Nashville, and what it means to be a positive force in a running community.

Time Stamps:

• 00:00:00 — Host's Welcome, Updates, and Episode Preview
• 00:06:19 — Cody's Journey: Overcoming Addiction and Despair
• 00:13:55 — Career Shift and the Start of Ultra-Running
• 00:19:54 — From Validation to Connection: A New Running Philosophy
• 00:24:33 — 300 Miles Solo: Grit, Crew, and Community
• 00:39:31 — Cody's Impact and Coaching for Life Goals
• 00:46:27 — Injury Prevention and Smart Training for Longevity
• 00:55:06 — Building a Sustainable Running Life with Community
• 01:03:33 — Cody's Vision, Training, and Life-Changing Advice
• 01:09:10 — Final Thoughts and Mental Health Resources
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If I could go back and run my first marathon again, knowing what I know now, what would I change?

In this solo episode of The Marathon Podcast, I break down exactly how I’d approach my first marathon if I were starting from scratch today.

Along the way, I share some broader thoughts on the podcast, introduce a new recurring segment, My Training Diary, and talk through a few topics that runners constantly debate:

• Coffee on race day: yes or no?

• Managing runner’s knee and navigating common injuries

• Learning to appreciate progress (even when it feels slow)

• A Reddit thread that sparked some perspective

• Why “useless” running might actually be essential

• And some of my favorite YouTubers, podcasts, and creators shaping endurance culture

Time stamps:

00:00:00 — Setting the Stage: Podcast Mission and Today's Topics

00:08:46 — How to Approach Your First Marathon: Training & Fueling

00:24:48 — Should You Drink Coffee on Marathon Race Day?

00:26:44 — Essential Strength Training for Runner's Knee Prevention

00:35:55 — Inside My Training Diary: The Power of Easy Runs

00:55:31 — Why You Must Appreciate Your Marathon Journey Progress

00:57:32 — My Favorite Running YouTubers, Podcasts, and Influencers

01:08:29 — Final Thoughts and How to Support the Podcast

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