S04 E27 - Speed work. Intervals.Get Faster Tips from Running Coach. Chasing Nick

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   S4 · E31 · 16 May 2026 · 54 min

   S04 E32 - How To Plan 350-Mile Ultra Running Adventure

   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 talk about the behind-the-scenes work that turns a mad running idea into something that almost looks like a real event. In this episode, we cover: Building the MS Runs Ireland challenge Planning a…

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   S4 · E29 · 29 Apr 2026 · 24 min

   S04 E31 - Taper week, Marathon Day Tips & Advice

   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 blocks What actually happens during a marathon build, why the weeks are structured the way they are, and how the body adapts over time. 🧠 Taper week explained What tapering is, why runners suddenly feel…

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   S4 · E30 · 22 Apr 2026 · 45 min

   S04 E30 - Strange Running Habits. Pre, During & Post Run!

   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 running, to post-run recovery habits, this one is full of the kind of running chat that makes perfect sense to runners and sounds completely ridiculous to everyone else. If you love running podcasts,…

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   S4 · E29 · 20 Apr 2026 · 15 min

   S04 E29 - Ireland AM Talks to Ultra Runners!

   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 talk about how a shared Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis connected us from opposite sides of the world and led to one enormous goal — running 350 miles, the full length of Ireland, in a bid to set a…

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   S4 · E28 · 16 Apr 2026 · 10 min

   S04 E28 - Golden Running Advice from Runners

   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 running advice every runner can use. Whether you are training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PB, stepping up to ultras, or just trying to enjoy your running a bit more, this episode is packed…

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   S4 · E26 · 6 Apr 2026 · 10 min

   S04 E26 - What Music Do Runners Listen To? | Running Songs, Race Playlists and Weird Run Choices

   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 everything hurts and you question your life choices. Featuring insights and music picks from: Nick — the running coach Jo — the Greek ultra runner Sammy — the elite pathfinder Gerry — the Irish coastal…

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   S4 · E25 · 1 Apr 2026 · 12 min

   S04 E25 - Recovery Tips for Runners | How to Recover Faster, Run Better and Avoid Burnout

   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 stronger, and avoid running yourself into the ground. We cover: Recovery tips for runners Post-run recovery basics Sleep, hydration and fuelling Easy runs and recovery days Stretching, mobility and…

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   S4 · E24 · 29 Mar 2026 · 36 min

   S04 E24 350 Ultra Marathon Prop

   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 delivers a mystery book review with almost no useful clues, Matt continues to run like injuries are optional, and Colin remains firmly under the watchful eye of Coach Nick. Expect sarcasm, endurance…

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   S4 · E23 · 23 Mar 2026 · 11 min

   S04 E23 The Biggest Running Mistakes Experts Have Ever Made

   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 creator , Isaac — ultra marathon runner , Derek — the corn-on-the-cob ultra runner , Alex — Stonehenge 300 mile ultra runner , and Ben — Tough Mudder Ben , this episode is full of funny stories, hard…

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    S4 · E22 · 16 Mar 2026 · 46 min

    S04 E22 - Marathon Fuel, Ultra Fuel & Speed Dust with Conor O’Keeffe

    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, and why smart fuelling can make such a big difference for runners , marathon training , ultra running , cycling , and endurance sport in general. We also have a bit of fun chatting about the…