John Starrett

The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon

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Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubsOpen Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1119827John's one of the most successful online running coaches on the planet. He has a background in journalism and is the founder of Stazza's Stable: a global running community. John coaches a broad range of runners: beginners through elites (national, European, and Olympic standard).He cuts through the flummery, misinformation, and plethora of platitudinous pap pushed out by influencers. In an entertaining format, he sates runners' cravings for knowledge.

Author

John Starrett

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Sports

Podcast website

stazzasstable.com

Latest episode

Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

Fantastic free gift for all listeners - a running novella 16.03.2026

In this episode, I give a free gift to all listeners: a novella about running the marathon. I also read three key extracts from the novella.

ZEUS SPOKE. I LISTENED 06.03.2026

Zues speaks to the world famous Stablemaster...

THE BIG INTERVIEW 24.02.2026

In this episode I answer coaching questions. Link to Stazza's Stable Certified Online Run Coaching Course https://the-stazza-running-coach.kit.com/signup

The Method Behind the Madness: My Coaching Blueprint 07.02.2026

After four decades of coaching and guiding over 832 runners to sub-3-hour marathons, I open the vault on the training philosophy that's become the foundation of Stazza's Stable. Whether you're chasing your first marathon or hunting a Boston qualifier, this is the episode that answers the question every Stablemate eventually asks: "What makes this system different?" No fluff....

Turning Forrest Gump into an Olympian 20.10.2025

In this episode, we look at how turn Forrest into an Olympian and you can follow the process.

Ken Graham - 3:08 to 2:58 in 10 months 06.10.2025

Introducing my Business Manager Samy and Ken Graham's 10 min PB over the marathon in 10 months.

Breaking down the leap from sub-elite to elite marathon running (2:25 → 2:10) 23.08.2025

In this episode we take a deep dive into how to transition from Sub Elite to Elite, using to real life case studies.

THE BIG INTERVIEW - THIS A BANGER 10.08.2025

In this episode my guest gives excellent advice for start-up coached, developing coaches, and coaches at capacity to help scale. He also gives advice in a broader fashion that will help SMBs, SMEs, and Enterprise. Obviously, delivered with the usual banter.

Stazza's Stable Masterclass 02.08.2025

In this episode, CEO of RNT (Akash Vaghela) interviews me. This is a deep dive into my whole training philosophy.

The Incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Skinny Terminator 26.07.2025

In this episode we look at the incredible rise and fall and rise of Stablemate Akash The Terminator. email: stazzastable1965@gmail.com WhatsApp: 00353 83 0435669 Insta: stazza's_stable FB: John Starrett Strava: Coach Stazza

Why and how to become an online running coach 20.07.2025

In this episode, we look at why and how to become a world class running coach. We also explain the new Stazza's Stable coaching group. For information about the Certified Stazza's Stable Online Running Coach Course and to enter the competition for two pairs of super shoes you can contact me at: stazzastable1965@gmail.com, WhatsApp - 00353830435669, Inst - stazzas_stable, Strava - Coach Sta...

Super Shoe Winners and 10 most common running injuries 30.05.2025

In this episode, I announce the two winners of the super shoes and take a dive into the 10 most common running injuries. Contact me: stazzastable1965@gmail.com WhatsApp:00353 83 043 5669 Inst.: stazza's_stable FaceBook: John Starrett and The Art of the Marathon Strava: Coach Stazza, Stazza's Stable, and The Stablemaster Speaks

Season 5 Irish Spice Bags, Trolls, and Moving forward 23.05.2025

Intro to season 5 and how we're moving forward. SM Coaching course to: 00353 83 043 5669 stazzas_stable (insta) John Starrett (Facebook) stazzastable1965@gmail.com (email)

STAZZA'S CERTIFIED ONLINE RUNNING COACH COURSE 19.04.2025

An overview of the Stazza certified online running coach course. DM me "ONLINE" to register your interest: WhatsApp - 00353 83 043 5669 Insta. - stazza's_stable Facebook - John Starrett and The Art of the Marathon Strava - Coach Stazza

Sarah Cox 3:36 down to 3:11 in four months 22.03.2025

This episode focuses on Stablemate Sarah Cox's incredible jump from 3:36 down to 3:11 in just four months. We look ADHD, creatine, work stress, sleep, and injury management. We also evince how running by feel helps breakthroughs.

The Wisdom of Feel: Transcending Data Through Intuitive Running 07.03.2025

In this episode, I read chapter 3 from my manuscript The Art of the Marathon. The chapter counterbalances Chapter 2 (The Science Beneath the Art: Understanding Physiological Fundamentals).

Intro and Chapter 1 from The Art of the Marathon 28.02.2025

In this episode, I read the intro and chapter 1 from 'The Art of the Marathon'.

1:42 HM to 68 HM in two years - how we're doing it... 21.02.2025

In this episode I answer your questions through a case studying , looking at Bori Levin's journey over two years from 1:42 HM down to 68' HM.

HILLS ARE THE PILLS 13.02.2025

In this episode we look at all things hills.

STAZZA'S SUPER POWERS: 4HR- 3HR MARATHON IN ONE YEAR 07.02.2025

In this episode, we look at my super powers and how to get a new runner from a 4hr marathon down to 3hrs in one year.

TALENT PART 2 30.01.2025

To kick-off the new season we start with Talent part two. We look at what talent is and why you don't need talent to run a good marathon. We also announce the two winners of the super shoe competition.

TALENT: 'MITOCHONDRIAL EVE', RUNNING SCIENCE IS WRONG, WHAT IS AND IS NOT TALENT 09.12.2024

In this episode we examine what is and is not talent - with case studies. We use science to prove that the majority of running science is wrong, and that the art of coaching is the way to make the big gains - as evidenced in Stazza's Stable.

BORIS - 1:42 HM TO 1:19 HM IN 11 MONTHS MURDER, MAYHEM, AND MAGIC 07.12.2024

In this episode we look at Boris incredible improvement from 1:42 - 1:19 over the HM in 11 months. But it's much more than that: his story in incredible. There's murder, mayhem, and magic...

MAKING AN OLYMPIAN - THE AOIFE COOKE STORY - FINAL PART 27.11.2024

In this, the final episode of the Making an Olympian, we look at Aoife's Olympic build up, altitude and heat raining, the race, and what happened after...

Making an Olympian; The Aoife Cooke Story Pt3 - Training block for Olympic qualification 23.11.2024

In this episode, we look at Aoife's Cooke's training block for Olympic qualification.

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