The Wild Path Podcast

This week we talk about London Marathon 2026. Why I fell out of love with the training. And what kept me going until the big day. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

In this episode we cover leaving NICU. What our reality looked like when we got home. How it affected me further on down the line. And what life looks like now. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today we talk about being a NICU Dad and the three months we spent in NICU. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

This is the first of a 3 part series that covers my turbulent journey into fatherhood. And how I became a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Dad. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today I talk about a simple method I have been using to get in better shape. And why it could be really useful for anyone who is time poor but wants to improve how they look and feel. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today we talk about the harsh reality of what happens when you neglect your health and fitness long term. Why it matters. And what you need to get started in changing things. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

Today I talk about what The Wild Path is. Why it came into existence. And what to expect from he podcast moving forwards. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

Todays conversation is with Alex Else. Alex is a client of mine who got in touch during a period of burnout which made him question everything. We talk over what got him to this position, how he got through it and why cycling has given him the confidence to take on new challenges in life. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

In todays episode we speak to Mike Gillespie. Mike is a client of mine who I have worked with for the past 3 years. In this very open and honest conversation we speak about his problems with alcohol and processing his emotions. We discuss how starting to run has changed that relationship and enabled him to show up for himself and his loved ones. It's a good one. To see what I am up to go to @...

Joe was a client of mine who came on board with the intention of running a 100 mile ultra marathon. Before this he had only ever run 10km. And to qualify for this race he had to run a marathon then 50 miler. This is the story of how he went from 10km to running 100 miles. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week on Training to Endure we talk to Leo Wyndham who is singer and guitarist for Palace. We talk about how running has become such an important part of life. How he uses it to explore on tour. And also how he uses it creatively and to manage the pressures of performing, fatherhood and life. To follow Leo go to @wearepalace on Instagram. To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagr...

In 2017 Hillary Allen was rated the Number 1 Sky Runner in the world. As she finished her last race of the season with ambitions to win the race and world series, the unimaginable happened and she fell 150 feet (45 meters) off a ridge line in Norway. What followed next was an incredible story of pain, resilience, vulnerability and an unimaginable comeback. This is one not to miss and quite possibl...

In this episode we explore how I plan to run London Marathon 2026: - What my running programme will look like. - How I plan to strength train alongside the running. - What mobility I will be doing. How I plan to do this alongside other commitments such as family. To keep up to date with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliemccarthy For enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com To see what I am up...

On this episode I talk all things London Marathon. - How I got in. - Why I feel now is the right time to do a race like this. - What I plan to get out of the day. Plus more. If you want to keep up with my training follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any enquiries email- ollie@mccarthysf.com To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email: ollie@mccarthysf.com

This week we talk to Janie Perry. Janie is a Nutritional Therapist and marathon runner. We discuss what it takes physically and mentally to run 20+ marathons. How at 55 she feels she is constantly improving. Why nutrition is so important. Plus much more. To follow Janie on Instagram go to @janieperrywellness To see what I am up to on Instagram go to @olliewmccarthy For coaching or podcast enquirie...

Todays episode is all about how endurance can help your physical and mental growth. And why recently I challenged one of my clients on a decision they made because I believed it wasn't in their best interested. Plus some of the latest news and results from the McCarthy Method training group. To keep up with what I am doing follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For collabs or other enquirie...

This week on training to Endure we speak to Gareth Malloy on how he became a Kettlebell world champion in the Pentathlon. This involves completing exercises for a set time with the ambition of scoring as high as possible. A sport that combines high levels of strength and endurance. We talk over: - how he got involved in kettlebell sport. - the physical and mental preparation he had to go through t...

Today we cover injuries. I talk over an injury I had that put me out for 6 months and how I went about recovering and rehabbing. We also cover: - Why injuries happen - What to do if you get injured - How to mitigate injury in the future Hope this podcast is useful. If so please give it a like and share. To see what I'm up to on a weekly basis follow me on Instagram (@olliewmccarthy) For any e...

Today I'm going to talk about naked running. Which admittedly is not exactly as it sounds. I talk over: - Benefits of naked running - How to do it - Why you should do it Hope you enjoy the episode. To follow more regular updates of what I am up to go to Instagram and find me @olliewmccarthy. For enquiries email ollie@mccarthysf.com To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. Fo...

On todays episode we cover how to make 2025 your best year yet. We talk through: - Reflections on 2024. - How to plan for big goals in 2025. - What can help you get ahead when taking on a BIG challenge. Hope you enjoy this one. Follow me on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy for regular updates. Enquiries- ollie@mccarthysf.com To see what I am up to go to @olliewmccarthy on Instagram. For enquiries email:...

The latest episode of Training to Endure covers how you can combine strength training and running without the need to tell everyone your a hybrid athlete..... It looks at the way I have been training clients for years. How you can get the best of both worlds without excessive amounts of training. This one is a must listen if you are interested in staying strong while also running. To follow my day...

This week on Training to Endure,  I explain where I have been and what I have been doing for the last few months. Plus talk about the Beachy Head half marathon which I recently ran after minimal training. Lastly I talk about the future of the podcast and what my plan is moving forwards. To keep up to date with what I am doing drop me a follow on Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For other enquiries email...

A slight different episode this week. We are joined by Justin Waller who is a financial coach who also has an epic podcast called "The Money Mile" (make sure you check it out.) He helps people balance their financial goals along with their fitness ones through his financial coaching services. We talk over many topics including how he got started in Triathlon and what the training has don...

In this episode I talk about my recent 100 mile ultramarathon. How I prepared physically and mentally leading into it. How the race itself went. Plus my reflections on the experience and what I have planned next. If you want to see more regular updates of my training go to my Instagram- @olliewmccarthy For any coaching or other enquires email me- ollie@mccarthysf.com To see what I am up to go to @...