The Masters of Running Podcast.

This episode explores Steve Prefontaine from a masters' running perspective and in that way differs from other commentaries on his life. We learn who Steve Prefontaine was? Why his running style became iconic? Why masters’ runners connect so strongly to his message including a very kind clip from guest and top co-host, Conor Curran on why his Instagram handle is Prefontaine375? And final...

A trip down memory lane revisiting my first episode with Joe Gough ahead of the podcast's 4th birthday on June 1st. I reflect on starting the podcast and remember the wonderful day recording live with Joe in his beautiful home. This episode looks at four parts from my debut episode: Joe's start in athletics, his mindset; training and physical work. Please share it widely. Thanks. Sponsor the podca...

Episode 110: Virginia Mitchell. Another world class masters' athlete for you to enjoy and learn from. We discuss her career from her GB vest youth to now, her training, diet; wonderful racing experiences and future plans. A truly driven W60 athlete, bursting with drive, ambition and love/appreciation for masters athletics all while running a hugely successful coaching business. Flycarb episode dis...

Anders Logg is an M50 Swedish sprinter. He holds the WR for the 400 in 50.30 and the 200m Euro record of 22.95. We discuss his hugely successful recent Euro Indoor Championships in Poland, his experiences of 800 and 600m races; his return to sprinting at 40 and his regular training week. Additionally, his use of tech, race routines; lack of nerves these days and life lessons from running. Please d...

Reflections on the Euro Masters 2026 by 12 previous guests who won over 20 medals. Part 1: Irish physio, Ian Egan. Part 2: The Sprinters (Avril Dillon, Shane Sheridan, Lion Martinez, Edel Maguire). Part 3: The Middle distance athletes (Conor Curran, Denise Toner, Eva Trost, William Rudloff, Andrew Larasen, Michael Counsel, Anne Gilshinan). Thanks for listening. Please download the episode and shar...

Episode 107: The Philosophy of Running by George Sheehan. Why do we run? And why does the answer change as we get older? In this episode, we explore the timeless wisdom of George Sheehan — physician, runner, and the original voice asking not how we run, but why . Drawing from Running & Being , Sheehan’s essays, and insights from his son Tim in a Ted Talk, we look at running as identity, partne...

Marcin is an M45 Polish middle distance runner with 25 years of sub 2 minute 800 metres to his name who recently medalled in Madeira. He's more than a runner though, despite having such a strong work ethic and talent. He has a deep love of nature and other non-running pursuits and an overall great attitude to life. Enjoy his story, wise words and tips for us all visiting Torun in Poland this month...

Lisa Cross from New Zealand is a fantastic athlete who's been in the shadows a bit as we focus our attention quite a bit on Europe and the US, particularly with recent championships being held there. She is, however; an incredible athlete. She has a 2.41 marathon from her late 30s and at W40 in the last year, she's gotten a 33.47 10k, a 16.25 5k and a 1.13.37 half-marathon and holds New Zealand re...

Ellie Stevens is a pure life force. She most recently won an incredible 8 gold medals in Madeira. Bursting with positive energy, Ellie outlines her junior successes and the illness that put a stop to what would have been a flourishing senior career. Amazingly, she holds no bitterness and is relishing her current masters journey with her family and friends. We learn about her work, training; attitu...

Edel Maguire (Ireland) who runs for Clonliffe Harriers, is a W65 World indoor and European outdoor record holder in the 400m who was recently crowned Irish Masters athlete of the Year. She got gold in the 400 and high jump in the recent European Masters Champs, along with 2 silvers in the 200 and 100. She speaks of her beginnings in athletics helped so much by her dad. She outlines her return to r...

M70, Paul Elliot from Northern Ireland tells his tale of years of running with ups, downs; retirements and comebacks. Most recently, a major health scare that would retire many from running, but not Paul. He's due to run the British and Irish Cross Country in Leeds next Saturday just 14 months after being in an induced coma. Enjoy his passionate stories of running, the importance of clubmates; fam...

Fresh off double 800 and 1500m golds in Madeira, Paul Grange (M45) discusses his preparations, races there; training and his running past. A very proud dad, we also hear about his sons' sporting exploits and he lifts the lid on why he left the podium early in Madeira. Enjoy and please share widely. If you like the podcast, download it for my stats and please share the episodes with as many people...

Sandrine Host from Belgium discusses her preparations for the W50 1500m and 5000m in The European Championships in Madeira next month. Sandrine is an incredible athlete. She's ranked number 1 going in with a 1.17 half-marathon, 9.49 3000m and 35.12 10k in the last year. We chat about her hopes, training; past and family. Thanks to her for doing this as she was nervous about her English. The episod...

Season 4, episode 4 features previous guest, Declan Toal and his elite coach, Dublin Track Club founder, Feidhlim Kelly. We have a great chat about Declan's hopes for an M50 Irish record of low 2.29 or less. He's in fantastic shape and rearing to go. Feidhlim's insights are fantastic too on how to prepare, one's approach and goal-setting. Also, tapering tips, recovery advice and the need to adopt...

A catch up with Denise Toner, double world Masters 800/1500m champion from Finland and recent Irish W45 mile record holder in 5.06.77. We hear about how she's training, racing and preparing for the Euros in Madeira. Mainly we discuss her involvement with Hyrox from 11.10 to 38.44 . We hear what it involves and and how she feels it's improved her as a runner as regards strength, power and general f...

With Dublin Marathon approaching, I decided to do an extra episode taking the best bits from marathoners I've previously interviewed. There's fantastic advice in here for any marathon. They discuss such things as their experiences of marathons, mistakes, training tips; dealing with bad days and what to do on the day itself. Contributors (with time slots if you're busy) include: (1.30 -17.45) Mick...

Michael Kiely from Ireland burst into worldwide attention after his incredible sprint finish wins in the M80 800m and 1500m finals in the World Masters Indoor Championships in Florida this year. We hear about those races, his long, very successful history in running and we get a great insight into his wise, dogged mindset. Additionally, we hear from his daughter Mary on her pride and what it's lik...

Zac Ashkanasy (Australia) became the M50 1500 WR holder in March hitting an incredible 3.57.70. It was felt at the time that he came out of no where, but he has a 3.43 as a senior and a 1.49 800m. A very private guy who shuns social media and only posts basic information on Strava. So, we're very lucky to get his story here about the WR night, his training and past experience. Please like and shar...

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Fresh off winning 6 gold medals in Florida, Claire discusses her performances, entry into the sport and future plans. Through her coach & Athletics Weekly correspondent, Steve Smythe, we get a very honest insight into their training and the collaborative nature of their coaching relationship. It's a wonderful chat. If you like the podcast, download it for my stats and please share the episodes...

Conor Curran returns to the podcast after nearly 3 years to tell us about his illness plagued lead up to the World Indoor Championships in Florida this March where he came second in the M50 1500m. We get a great insight into his pure drive, ambition and his respect for fellow athletes. A big thanks to double gold medalist, Kojo Kyreme for sending in a voice note about the race. Enjoy. It's brillia...

Paul Forbes needs no introduction. We have a wonderful catch up with him and his athlete, Laura Haggarty. We hear about her season, their methods and future plans. You get a real sense of the strong relationship they have and it's great fun too. You'll love this. Please consider buying some Pace Coffee to support the podcast. Shop - Pace Coffee If you like the podcast, download it for my stats and...

Season 3, episode 1 is to inform you about some sponsorship I've gotten from an incredible company called 'Pace Coffee' by Richard Nerurkar with coffee from Haile Gebrselassie's coffee farm in Ethiopia. They offer four fantastic coffees. Two of these are single origin coffees from Haile's farm in western Ethiopia; whil...

An episode on Jetlag and performance in preparation for the forthcoming World Masters Indoor Championship in Florida and other future new time zone events. I look at jetlag and Circadian rhythm, and how to adjust it by knowing your body temperature with useful info from Stanford professor, Andrew Huberman. Finally, Donal Moran doing an award-winning MSc on 'Tapering for Major Competitions' discuss...

Season 2, episode 5: Rob McHarg (Scotland), is a world medallist and recent world indoor record holder in the M60 800m (2.09.11) & 1500m (4.20.32).  We hear about his influential army days, his hugely successful trumpet playing career; beneficial running form change, and the things that set him back such as alcohol and low self-belief.  Running form book: https://www.amazon...