The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the Marathon
By John Starrett
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John'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.
Open Strava Group: www.strava.com/clubs/1119827
John'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.
The Stablemaster Speaks - The Art of the MarathonMay 28, 2022
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26:57
Sub3 and Sub 230 marathons ft. Mark O Mahony
Spotlight on Mark O Mahony, going from 3:22 to sub 230 in one year. And, his colourful life.
Apr 10, 202401:05:03
Sub 3 and Sub 2:30 marathon training Episode 1
Warning: some adult content. We look at some Stablemates gunning for 2:30.
Apr 05, 202432:51
Intro to Sub3 & sub 2:30 marathons
The Stablemaster’s back with a bang. New season focuses on how to break 3hrs and 2:30 for the marathon with live case studies. We’ll look at people I’m coaching as they go after their big goals. Plus all the usual malarkey.
Mar 29, 202433:02
Specificity, taper, detraining, Mauritius winners, and super shoes winner.
This episode covers the desultory wanderings of The Stablemaster in Mauritius, including his trials and tribulations. It also gets back on track with marathon pillars 4, 5, and 6: specificity, tapering, and detraining. Finally, the winner of the super shoes is announced, as are the two lucky winners of the two weeks holiday in Mauritius.
Aug 03, 202332:01
Gangsta’s paradise and glamour girls
The title says it all.
Jun 21, 202333:33
Q & A
Answering listeners’ questions…
May 11, 202330:19
Appropriate stress, recovery, and adaptation.
In this episode we announce the winners of the super shoes and examine the third pillar of marathon training: adaptations.
Apr 27, 202331:44
The second pillar: easy runs and rest
In this episode we examine the second pillar of marathon training: rest and recovery. We also look at the easy run debate.
Apr 13, 202328:38
8 Pillars of Marathon Training
In this episode we have the competition for 2 people to win 2 weeks each in a 4-bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius, we have the super shoes competition, an update on the Zane Robertson saga, and we look at the first of the 8 pillars of marathon training.
Apr 05, 202327:55
Zane Robertson Bust Continued
Update on the criminal investigation into the Zane Robertson doping/smuggling saga.
Mar 29, 202329:44
Prof. Andy Jones-Temporal Flow Training-Zane Robertson
In this week’s episode, I introduce my training philosophy: Temporal Flow Training (TRT) and how it relates to fatigue resistance. We look at Prof. Andy Jones and some of his thoughts on training and the science. The podcast finishes with a discussion about Zane Robertson getting popped for EPO. Also, two competitions to win a pair of super shoes and a two week holiday in a 4 bedroom villa in Mauritius.
Mar 28, 202346:15
World Exclusive: Zane Robertson about to be arrested.
Following work between myself and a senior officer in the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Zane Robertson is about to be arrested for smuggling dope into Kenya. The DCI and the Anti Doping Agency of Kenya triggered a joint intelligence operation this week to arrest dopefiend and self-confessed dope smuggler, Zane Robertson. The agencies will swoop in on targeted training camps, coaches, and runners, mainly foreigners operating out of Iten.
Mar 28, 202304:08
The marathon is about art, not science.
This is a crackerjack episode to kick-off the new season of our hard-hitting, fast talking, no buffalo shight podcast. We look at the challenges the marathon presents, the top coaches, the new visionary coaches, and introduce the axiom that the marathon is about art, not science.
Mar 15, 202331:31
Hill Training.
We look at my book and cover the first part of hill training, explaining the importance of 8” hill blasts for both elite and beginner marathon runners.
Mar 08, 202330:37
Running with the Kenyans, coaching the coaches course, and Mauritius holiday competition.
In depth look at the Running with the Kenyans camp and the Coaching the Coaches course in Kenya. Also, details on how you can win a two-week holiday in a four bedroom villa with a pool in Mauritius.
Jan 24, 202333:47
How to pick a coach.
In this episode we look at the autumn racing, all the latest news and gossip, and how to pick the perfect coach.
Nov 15, 202232:40
The Marathon Part 3 - An Introduction to elite marathon training and racing.
In this episode, we look at warm weather training, altitude training, elite marathon training, and how to transition a club runner into an Olympian. We examine Aoife Cooke's journey from club runner to Olympian and Ireland's fourth fastest marathoner of all-time. We also have an introductory look at elite marathoner Edwin Kiptoo's training.
Aug 12, 202228:09
The Marathon Pt 2
We look at the Stable News, discuss how to tackle Covid and long Covid, and we finish off with Pt 2 of The Marathon.
Jul 15, 202240:05
The Marathon Part 1
The Stablemaster explains why so many get the marathon wrong, what defines elite, sub elite, decent club runner, and runners working towards 2:30-3hrs.
Jun 14, 202232:46
Tony Soprano and Dr Melfi
The Big Intro: what it’s all about, etc.
May 28, 202226:57
May 19, 2022
May 19, 202200:49