

The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast
Dan Nash and Owain Zerilli
This podcast is all about getting sport science research out into the public domain. We cover what we do and don't know regarding all topics related to endurance running performance and, more importantly, how can we use this information to make ourselves healthier and faster runners! Your hosts are Dr Dan Osborn-Nash, 2:12 marathon runner and sport physiologist for Welsh Athletics and Welsh Triathlon, and Owain Zerilli, MSc student exploring the effects of heat on EPO release and 2:38 marathon runner
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Oct 29, 2025 • 1h 41min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 6 weeks to go
3 different training weeks this week; Owain raced a half, Dan fought through illness and focussed on good decision making, Jen went deep in the oven!If you're in New York for the marathon, check out the Soar pop-up event!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 41min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 7 weeks to go
The whole gang is back! Dan catches us up on an up-and-down 2 weeks, whilst Jen and Owain had a big session with a celebrity pacer!If you're in New York for the marathon, check out the Soar pop-up event!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Oct 15, 2025 • 1h 11min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 8 weeks to go
Jen returns to the podcast post-wedding - and lets us know how to handle training for a marathon around one of the most important days in a lifetime! Unfortunately Dan wasn't able to join us this week, as he's enjoying the sun in Spain. He'll be back next week to catch up.Owain hangs on for dear life in a hard long run! Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Oct 8, 2025 • 1h 38min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 9 weeks to go
9 weeks to go before the Valencia Marathon! Jen is away this week after getting married - congrats Jen & Dave! We're joined by one of the biggest names in the UK running scene, on the podcast to defend his training loop, Jake Smith!Jake talks us through Cardiff Half, which Dan also ran in finishing as first Welshman. Owain just logged some k's!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can find out more about CurraNZ, the New Zealand blackcurrant supplement, here: https://curranz.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 32min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 10 weeks to go
10 weeks until Valencia, and the gang all put in big weeks! Dan headed to West Wales, whilst Jen & Owain did too many laps of Bute Park for a sane person!Soar GiveawayThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Sep 24, 2025 • 1h 24min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 11 weeks to go
11 weeks to go, Dan & Jen have logged another big training week, whilst Owain has battled an illness!Check out Soar's PB Reward here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 36min
Road to Valencia 2025 - 12 weeks to go
12 weeks until the fastest marathon of the year! Dan, Owain, and special guest Jenny Nesbitt are all hoping to line up on the start line in Valencia this December, and will be talking through the next 12 weeks of their training.Jen, Owain & Dan talk through their past few months, goals for the race, and their week of training.Check out Soar's PB Reward here!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 24min
Summer Q&A
Dan & Owain round off the summer with a Q&A episode answering some of your questions.Starting the episode off with a running, life & podcast update, and reflect on the last few months of episodes. They then dive into your questions - thanks for all your responses and sorry if your question wasn't asked this time!Road To Valencia starts soon!The Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 12min
The Science of Sports Bras - with Dr Nichola Renwick
Dan & Owain are joined by Dr Nichola Renwick. Nichola is a senior researcher in breast and bra biomechanics at the University of Portsmouth. Nichola talk's through the anatomy of breasts, and the purpose of sports bras, before explaining how biomechanical studies are undertaken. Nichola has also worked with Team GB and the England Women's football team, and she talks about working with elite athletes and the impact of a well-fitting sports bra. The Research Group in Breast Health InstagramTreasure Your Chest learning resourceThe Research Group in Breast Health LinkedInThe Physiology of Endurance Running podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR. SOAR produce high quality running clothing, designed to fit the needs of runners that put in time & effort to the sport. Check them out here -https://www.soarrunning.com/ You can submit questions for this series or our Q and A episode here:https://forms.gle/XGmxsR6dsanikRSX7

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 15min
The Athlete Series: Tom Evans
In this engaging discussion, Tom Evans, a world-class trail runner and 2023 Western States champion, shares his insights on training for ultramarathons. He dives into the physiological strategies behind racing at prestigious events like UTMB and highlights the importance of pacing and energy management. Tom also touches on the development of super shoes and the role of innovative gear. With a balanced approach to training that combines data analysis and intuition, he provides a fascinating look at the mental and physical challenges of endurance running.


