The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

By John StarrettSports Running

The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon episodes

May 16, 2024 18:57 parkrun to 71:11 HM in 12 months; from newbie to sub 2:25 marathon in 18 months
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...
35 min
April 25, 2024 Epping's Epic Sub 3 Endeavour
The Stablemaster speaks to Stablemate Duncan Epping about his epic endeavour to go sub 3hrs in Rotterdam.
1 hr 4 min
April 10, 2024 Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony
Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.
1 hr 6 min
April 05, 2024 Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1
Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.
33 min
March 29, 2024 Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons
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.
34 min
August 03, 2023 Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner.
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.
33 min
June 21, 2023 Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls
The title says it all.
34 min
May 11, 2023 Q & A
Answering listeners’ questions…
31 min
April 27, 2023 Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation.
In this episode we announce the winners of the super shoes and examine the third pillar of marathon training: adaptations.
32 min
April 13, 2023 The second pillar: easy runs and rest
In this episode we examine the second pillar of marathon training: rest and recovery. We also look at the easy run debate.
29 min