Idiots Go Running

DAY 00… THE ROAD TO MIZEN Today is not a running day. Today is the chaos before the chaos. Cars packed. Kit everywhere. Food boxes loaded. Chargers hopefully remembered. First aid packed like we are opening a small pharmacy. Coffee ready. Nerves very much kicking in. We are making our way to Mizen Head, the very bottom of Ireland, where this whole ridiculous, beautiful adventure begins. Tomorrow w...

I n the final episode of Chasing Nick, Colin takes on the big one: trying to break 3 hours at the Belfast Marathon. After weeks of structured marathon training, speed work, threshold sessions, long runs, taper madness, pacing talk, race nerves and questionable decisions, it all comes down to race day. This episode is the final chapter in the sub-3 marathon journey with Nick — the running coach . F...

In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we chat about what actually goes into building a ridiculous endurance event like MS Runs Ireland — our 350-mile run from Mizen Head to Malin Head. Crewmen, accommodation, sponsors, merch, route planning, fundraising, logistics, panic, spreadsheets… and somehow, Colin has ended up being called the race director. Which is terrifying for everyone involved. We ta...

This week on Idiots Go Running, it’s the last Chasing Nick episode before Belfast Marathon — and somehow, we’ve made it to taper week without fully falling apart. In this episode, we chat with Nick — the running coach about the full marathon training process, what a proper training block should look like, and what happens when the hard work is done and the taper begins. 🏃‍♂️ Marathon training blo...

Strange Running Habits: Pre, During & Post Run! What weird things do runners do before, during, and after a run? In this episode of Idiots Go Running , Colin Goodman, Andrew Goodman, Matt Knaggs and Nick Weston get into the strange little habits that come with running life. From pre-run toilet plans and race morning routines, to mid-run quirks like Matt playing drums and air guitar while runni...

We recently had the absolute privilege of sitting on the Ireland AM sofa to share our story. When you are told a wheelchair could be in your future, it changes everything. It changes how you see life, how you see time, and how you choose to move forward. For us, it meant lacing up our running shoes, getting out the door, and chasing every mile we could. In the full audio from our interview, we tal...

Golden Piece of Running Advice | Idiots Go Running Podcast What is the one golden piece of running advice that can genuinely make you a better runner? In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we pull together some of the best advice shared across our Experts Help the Idiots series. From training smarter and fuelling properly to recovery, mindset, pacing and staying consistent, this is the kind of ru...

Chasing Nick: Speed Work Explained | Intervals, Tempo Runs, Strides & Getting Faster What actually is speed work… and do everyday runners really need it? In this episode of Chasing Nick , Colin and Nick — the running coach break down one of the most misunderstood parts of training: speed work . From intervals and tempo runs to strides, pacing, recovery, and the mistakes runners make when they...

What Music Do Runners Listen To? | Running Songs, Race Playlists and Weird Run Choices | Idiots Go Running Podcast What music do runners actually listen to when the miles start to bite? In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we ask our guests about the songs, playlists, artists and unexpected choices that get them through training runs, long miles, race efforts and those dark moments where everyth...

Recovery Tips for Runners | How to Recover Faster, Run Better and Avoid Burnout | Idiots Go Running Podcast Recovery is the bit most runners talk about, promise to do properly… and then completely ignore. In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we talk all things running recovery — what actually helps, what people overcomplicate, and how to recover better so you can keep training consistently, feel...

Nick’s got news. Andrew is tapering. Matt is ignoring the fact he’s injured. And Colin is still being controlled by his coach. In this episode of Idiots Go Running , the lads are back with more running chat, marathon talk, ultra running nonsense, taper week panic, injury denial, and the kind of coaching dynamics that definitely feel a bit too personal. Nick brings the latest update, Andrew deliver...

In this episode of Idiots Go Running, we ask some of our brilliant running experts to confess their most ridiculous, chaotic, and downright stupid moments from the world of running, marathon training, ultra running, and endurance sport. --- Featuring Nick — the running coach , Jo — the Greek ultra runner , Sammy — the elite pathfinder , Gerry — the Irish coastal runner , Ashley — MS Runs The US cr...

In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we chat with Conor O’Keeffe , ultra-endurance athlete and founder of ALTAR , about endurance nutrition , running fuel , carbohydrates , electrolytes , gut-friendly fuelling , and what it really takes to perform when training gets tough. We get into why Conor created ALTAR, how Speed Dust was built to support long training sessions without digestive discomfort...

Nutrition, Hydration and the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Run In this episode of Chasing Nick , Colin is chasing a sub three hour marathon with coaching from Nick – the running coach and this time the focus turns to one of the biggest performance factors in marathon training: nutrition and hydration . We get into Beta Fuel, Maurten, water, plain water, fuelling during long runs, hydration strategie...

What do runners actually talk about… and what do they definitely not talk about? In this episode of Idiots Go Running , Colin and Andrew dive into the weird, funny, and very real world of running chat . From marathon training , ultra running , race strategy , long run thoughts , running shoes , fuelling , and pace obsession … to the stuff no runner seems to mention until it is far too late. It is...

In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we get into the real chat behind the miles — from our Guinness World Record running attempt to what it’s like running with MS , plus the nonsense, banter, and random rabbit holes that only seem to happen on long runs. We talk about Top Trumps , training thoughts, race chat, ultra running mindset, and the kind of conversations that happen when runners are deep...

How To Keep Your Feet Functional Over Long Miles | Ultra Running Advice Blisters. Hotspots. Lost toenails. Let’s be honest… your feet take a beating in endurance running. In this episode of Experts Help the Idiots , we dive into one of the most overlooked performance factors in marathon and ultra running — keeping your feet strong, healthy and functional over serious mileage. Our expert shares pra...

Are you chasing that elusive 3-hour marathon barrier? You’re in the right place. Join hosts Colin Goodman and Nick Weston as they bridge the gap between complex training physiology and practical, everyday running. We cut through the jargon to help you understand exactly why and how you should be running your sessions. From the nuances of strides and tempo runs to the science of your aerobic thresh...

Running Kit You Never Leave Without | Essential Ultra Running Gear Advice What running kit should you NEVER leave home without? In this episode of Experts Help the Idiots , we ask some of the most experienced endurance runners in the world one simple question: What is the one piece of running kit you always carry — no matter the distance? Featuring: Nick — the running coach Jo — the Greek ultra ru...

Harvey Lewis | Backyard Ultra World Record, Western States & Pushing Human Limits What does it take to keep going… when everyone else stops? In this episode of Idiots Go Running , we sit down with one of the most respected endurance athletes in the world — Harvey Lewis . From winning and podium-finishing at the legendary Western States Endurance Run , to conquering the brutal Badwater 135 , to...

Expert Help the Idiots — Jet Lag How do endurance runners survive jet lag? In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots , we ask one simple question to a line-up of battle-hardened ultra runners and coaches: How do you beat jet lag without breaking yourself? The answers range from tactical sleep schedules to "powering through" with sheer grit. Whether it's a 5-hour shift from the US to Ireland or a m...

In this episode of Idiots Go Running , Colin, Andrew and Matt are joined by Nick — the running coach to talk all things running nutrition, endurance fuel, and ultra running fuelling strategies . We get into what actually works on long runs , back-to-back running days , marathon training , and ultra running , including common nutrition mistakes , what to eat before, during and after runs, and how f...

Expert Help the Idiots — Pre-Race Breakfast What do endurance runners actually eat before a race? In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots , we ask one simple question to some very experienced runners and coaches: What’s your pre-race breakfast? The answers are… exactly what you’d expect. And also not at all. From coffee being the clear winner, to tea holding its own, McDonald’s somehow counting...

How We Accidentally Became Ultra Runners We didn’t plan this. We didn’t set out to become ultra runners. Somewhere between saying yes to a few daft ideas and not knowing when to stop, things escalated. In this episode, Colin Goodman and Andrew Goodman talk honestly about how ordinary running slowly turned into marathons, then ultras, and eventually full-blown endurance madness. The mistakes, the l...

What does it actually take to train for a multi-day endurance challenge? In this episode of Expert Help the Idiots , we bring together experienced runners, coaches, and endurance minds to break down how to prepare your body and brain for running day after day after day. No hype. No nonsense. Just practical advice that real runners can use when training for ultra distances, stage races, or multi-da...