Seasoned Strides

Seasoned Strides

Sports EN ↓ 18 episodes

Join former Great Britain international and sub-4-minute miler Paul Larkin alongside Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer as they break down the science, training, and mindset behind masters running, longevity in performance, and staying competitive at every age. Whether you're a masters runner, a lifelong athlete, or just getting back into running later in life, Seasoned Strides brings expert insight and real-world experience to help you run better for longer. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Seasoned Strides

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

17 | Inside Officiating 10.07.2026

World Masters medalist and Chair of the England Athletics Council Matthew Dalton joins John Brewer and Paul Larkin to take a deep dive into the world of masters athletics and officiating. How can Masters Athletics continue to grow? Do we really need timekeepers when we have photofinish? Does athletics need to change to match its athletes' lives? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

16 | WORLD CUP SPECIAL 03.07.2026

Paul Larkin and John Brewer get in the World Cup spirit as they discuss the similarities between football and running, and how the heat in the USA may impact players. How do footballers use running to stay fit? Do football players and runners eat the same food? Is football coming home to England? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

15 | Inside Race Day 26.06.2026

Marlow race organisers Mike Thompson and Simon Lamkin join Paul Larkin and John Brewer to take you behind the scenes of the organisation of a running race. Which gothic author inspired the Marlow Races? What does a day in the life of an event organiser look like? How are races managing their climate impact? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com Find out more about the Marlow Races: https://ma...

14 | Safety First 19.06.2026

MedicAlert CEO Rob Burley joins sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk about staying safe whilst running! Is it safe to run without ID? Can I run with a medical condition? Is it a good idea to run after a hamstring injury? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com Find out more about MedicAlert: https://www.m...

13 | Holiday Special 12.06.2026

Sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running on holiday! Do you plan your holiday around your runs? How can you get the most out of those holiday runs? What benefits are there to running on your break? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

12 | Inside Athletics Journalism 05.06.2026

Athletics Weekly Editor Jason Henderson joins sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How has written journalism changed over the years? Where does Athletics Weekly find itself in today's climate? Where will sports media be in the future? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

11 | The Enhanced Games Failure and Anti-Doping 29.05.2026

Sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How the Enhanced Games made clean athletics look so good? How can you ensure your substances are legal in competition? What legal techniques are being used to help enhance performance? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

10 | Social Strides to Masters Miles 22.05.2026

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. Is social running beneficial to wider athletics? How do England Athletics support Masters athletics? Why does your body slow with age? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail...

9 | The Experts Guide to Running Training 15.05.2026

Former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. Are double-threshold runs beneficial? How to prevent getting stitch on morning runs? Is it possible to run too slowly? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod@gmail.com

8 | Running the Trails 08.05.2026

Trail Runner and Public Health Dr Stewart Haw joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk all things running. How is the trail running shoe market changing? What is social prescribing and why is it important? How does trail running differ from other running forms? Get in...

7 | Sawe's Sub-2 01.05.2026

World Mountain Running Association president and 1985 London Marathon runner-up Sarah Rowell joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk about history made at the London Marathon. Why was the sub-2-hour marathon record so incredible? How has running changed for women sin...

6 | Recovery Special 24.04.2026

Dr Jess Hill from St Mary's University joins former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer to talk recovery ahead of the London Marathon. Can compression garments help your recovery? How can you recover most effectively after a race? Should you run a marathon if training hasn't gone to...

5 | London Marathon Special 17.04.2026

Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science John Brewer sit down with 1993 London Marathon winner Eamonn Martin on Seasoned Strides. Eamonn discusses how he approached running his first marathon, how the course has evolved over the years, how you should prepare for your next race and why his win in London made national headlines in the UK....

4 | Could you be an International Runner? 10.04.2026

Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down to chat all things running at an older age on Seasoned Strides. How could you become an International athlete? Should you be doing more downhill running? Does your date of birth impact your running ability? Get in touch: Seasonedstridespod...

3 | Running's Tech Revolution 03.04.2026

Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down for a chat about changes in running technology on Seasoned Strides. Are zero-drop running shoes right for you? What stretches should you be doing around your running? Are isotonic drinks just hype or can they improve performance? Get in to...

2 | Ovett, Robson & the Marathon Mindset 27.03.2026

Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon finisher John Brewer sit down for a coaching special on Seasoned Strides . What you can learn from Steve Ovett’s iconic training methods, what made Sir Bobby Robson one of the greatest coaches in football, and how John coached Greg James through the London Marathon - t...

1 | Older Age, Newer Beginnings 20.03.2026

Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer sit down to talk all things running on the first episode of Seasoned Strides.   How Paul ran an unexpected World Record, what it was like being at Athletics' dirtiest ever race, and are knee injuries caused by running?

Preview: Seasoned Strides 12.03.2026

Join former Great Britain international and sub-4 minute miler Paul Larkin and Professor of Applied Sports Science and 20-time London Marathon Finisher John Brewer as they talk all things running at an older age on the Seasoned Strides Podcast. Does compression work? Do iced baths help recovery? What can you do to perform better as you get older? Get the answer to all your running questions on Sea...

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