

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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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 16min
The Athlete Series - Jake Barraclough (Ran To Japan)
Dan & Owain are joined for another installment of The Athlete Series by Jake Barraclough, also known on YouTube as Ran To Japan.Jake is famous for his "train harder, not smarter" approach, logging 250km+ a week of running in Japan. Jake has documented his journey in Japan, from training alone to joining in with some of the legendary corporate teams, in a completely unique running culture. Jake talks about the culture, his training approach and how training in Japan compares to the UK & US!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

Aug 6, 2025 • 1h 16min
Female physiology, with Dr Emma Ross
Dan & Owain are really excited to be joined by Dr Emma Ross. Emma has worked in academia, as Head of Physiology for the EIS across 2 Olympic cycles, and now at The Well-HQ, a consultancy dedicated to changing the system around women and girls in sport, fitness and wellness. We follow Emma's career, from pure research to the applied field, and her transition into being a champion of female physiology. 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

Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 20min
The Athlete Series: Kris Jones
Dan & Owain are joined for another episode of The Athlete Series by Kris Jones.Kris is an elite trail runner, sponsored by Hoka and supported by the Elite Trail Team. He's had GB vests in Cross Country, Track, Trail, and Orienteering! 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

Jul 23, 2025 • 1h 1min
The physiology of training load
Dan & Owain are back to talk about training load.We're all familiar with training load metrics on our training platforms of choice, but the science behind training load metrics can help and hinder training and performance planning.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

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Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Athlete Series: Alistair Brownlee
Dan & Owain are back with another installment of The Athlete Series, with an athlete that dominated the triathlon world for many years, 2-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee.Alistair tells us about his training, how he was able to consistently train for over 30-hours a week throughout his career, technology changes, triathlon tactics, and fueling. Check out Alistair's new range of gels from truefuels 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

Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 17min
Super shoes - with Dr Dustin Joubert
Dan & Owain are joined on today's episode by Dr Dustin Joubert. Dustin is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana, researching super shoes and their impact on running performance. Dustin also runs the popular labratrundown account on instagram - where he shares testing data on super shoes. Dustin talks about how super shoes work, some of the research he's conducted including the impact of super shoes across a range of paces (not just 2 hour marathon pace), and how to conduct shoe research.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

Jul 2, 2025 • 45min
The physiology of skeletal muscle
Dan & Owain are back to talk skeletal muscle. A first deep dive into the topic, they talk through skeletal muscle, clear up some myths and misundertandings about muscle fiber types, and tie-in some of the recent guest's talking points about training.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

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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 14min
Strength & Conditioning - with Dr Rich Blagrove
Dan & Owain return to the topic of S&C, this time bringing in the leading authority on the topic, Dr Rich Blagrove. Rich is a lecturer at Loughborough University, and has a deep history as both an applied S&C coach and a researcher. Rich talks about the impact S&C can have on running economy, durability, and injury prevention, as well as the ways to go about adding S&C to your own training. 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

Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 17min
Applied sport science, Breaking-2, and Breaking-4 - with Professor Andy Jones
Dan & Owain are joined by sport science royalty on today's episode.Professor Andy Jones joins the boys to talk about his wealth of applied sport science work; having worked closely with Paula Radcliffe, Eluid Kipchoge, and recently Faith Kipyegon, to name a few. Andy also has a breadth of research, on topics that have featured in previous episodes of the podcast!A fantastic chat, covering lots of topics!If you're interested in being coached by Dan, Jen or Owain, check out The Endurance Collective! 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

Jun 11, 2025 • 1h
The Athlete Series: Jenny Nesbitt (+ an announcement)
In the second installment of The Athlete Series, Dan & Owain chat to 2x Welsh Commonwealth Games representative, Jenny Nesbitt. Jen talks through her career, and the changes in training and mindset from juniors to seniors. Dan, Owain & Jen also make an exciting announcement! If you're interested in being coached by Dan, Jen or Owain, check out The Endurance Collective! 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