The Hardest Miles: Rose Harvey on Injury and Starting Again
In this short conversation recorded at the new Puma store in Oxford Street, I sit down with Rose Harvey to talk honestly about returning fro...
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Capturing the conversations that runner’s have offline and matter to them. The podcast is hosted by Marcus @themarathonmarcus and he explores the topics around training, racing and the impac...
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20 of 208 episodesMore Than a Finish Line: Lessons from Building a Race in Just 3 Months
Today’s episode is a short, personal debrief on one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever been part of launching a race from scratch in...
Leon 'Sweets' Lewis - The Boston-London Marathon Double and Running across Jamaica #199
In this episode, I chat with Leon 'Sweets' Lewis about his upcoming challenge: racing the Boston and London Marathons back-to-back. Leon als...
Kendrick Lamar, “Not Like Us,” & Why Haters Can Win: A Day in the Life of a Race Director #198
With race day just around the corner on March 16, 2025, at Victoria Park, we’re in full prep mode! In this episode, I take a lighthearted lo...
A Day in the Life of a Race Director: The Highs & Lows of Building the Hackney Legacy Half #197
What does it really take to bring a brand-new race to life? In this episode, race director Marcus Brown takes you behind the scenes of the H...
Running for a Purpose: Pete Cooper’s Mission to Make Coaching Accessible #196
Pete Cooper, Co-Founder of Coopah, turned personal tragedy into a mission to transform lives through running. From pioneering marathon chall...
Behind the Marathon with NYC Race Director Ted Metellus #195
Join us for a conversation with Ted Metellus, the race director of the New York City Marathon. In this episode, Ted shares his personal jour...
Berlin Marathon Recap: The Missed Target, The Secondary Win, and the Road in Between #194
In this episode, I give a no-holds-barred account of my fifth Berlin Marathon experience. I came into the race with a specific goal in mind—...
Rio Marathon met Black Jesus and the Moment Marcus & Rob Went Too Far #193
In this episode, Phil recaps his adventure at the Rio De Janeiro Marathon, sharing highlights of the culture, the race, and a mishap even hi...
How to run a sub 2:50 marathon with Sam Sutherland - Chasing a Marathon PR #192
I've achieved eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal best has stood for years. This series documents my journey to set a new record...
Chasing a Marathon PR - Thinking for Yourself in Training #191
In this episode, I play devil's advocate to the advice I shared previously about setting up a marathon training plan. While there's a lot of...
Chasing a Marathon PR - Crafting Your Perfect Marathon Training Plan #190
I've completed eight sub-three-hour marathons, yet my personal record has remained untouched for several years. Join me on my quest to set a...
Chasing a Marathon PR - How Biggie Smalls Boosts My Speed #189
At present I’ve run eight sub three hour marathons, and my marathon PR is several years old. In this series join me on my quest for a new pe...
Drama at the Boston Marathon Medical Tent, Drake vs. Kendrick, and the London Marathon Recap - #188
Welcome to our latest episode, where things get real, raw, and Rated R. If you're ready to laugh until you cry, buckle up because this is th...
Chasing the Unicorn - Boston Marathon Live at Main Stage - #188
Listen to this exclusive recording from our live session at the Boston Marathon Main Stage on Saturday, April 13th, at 9:15 a.m. Join Marcus...
Marathon Prep & Team Meb Keflezighi 10: Behind the Scenes - #187
Join us for a candid chat as we gear up for the Boston Marathon. Rob, Phil, and I share our latest training updates, despite the challenges...
Boston Marathon Blueprint: 3 Race Strategies for Your Personal Best with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - #186
Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marath...
Tokyo Marathon Showdown: Kipchoge vs. CJ - Who Rocked the Jordan’s Better? #185
In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about the Tokyo Marathon 2024, where Kipchoge took on...
Boston Marathon Mastery with Peter Bromka and Matt Fox - Hill Training #184
Welcome to the Boston Marathon Mastery mini-series where I'm joined by my coach Matt Fox, a 2:20 marathoner, and Peter Bromka, a 2:19 marath...
Stress Management & Finding Your Running Why's - Boston Marathoners Round Table #183
In this episode of A Runner’s Life podcast, Corey, Phillip, Rob, and yours truly talk about stress management in our training, and uncover t...