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The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast

by Dan Nash and Owain Zerilli

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How to avoid illness this winter

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Colds and illnesses are creeping in to our lives in the Northern Hemisphere, so Dan & Owain talk through some evidence-based ways to avoid getting ill this winter. Let us know if there's anything we missed on our list! The Physiology of…
The science of recovery (in 2026)

October 14, 2026 · 60 min

Dan & Owain talk through a popular recent meta analysis, looking into recovery strategies. The paper uses a network meta analysis - which we talk through - before getting into the evidence of recovery strategies for elite athletes, an…
Lab-testing the shoe that broke two hours

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

Dan & Owain are back with another spreadsheet to talk through! This time, they've been in the lab putting some super shoes through their paces; including the new Adidas Evo Pro 3 - the shoe that took Sawe and Kejelcha to sub-2…
From Lab to Start Line: Building a 2:09 Marathon Blueprint

September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

In February 2026, I ran 2:11:49 at the Seville Marathon. Now, 22 weeks out from Seville 2027, I'm going after a lifetime ambition: breaking 2:10 for the first time. The starting point isn't ideal. A new addition to the family meant a light…
REDS & Running Social Media - with Sian Secc

September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Dan & Owain are joined by Sian Seccombe (Sian Secc on socials) to talk about body weight, REDS and social media, especially nutrition social media! A third instalment in the series of episodes about body weight and its relationship with…

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Understanding body composition - with Dr James Fleming

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

Following the recent episode about body weight, Dan & Owain interview Dr James Fleming about body composition and the work of an applied practitioner in the nutrition space. James is a lecturer at St Mary's University, with experience in…
A deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants & the heat

September 9, 2026 · 54 min

Dan & Owain take a deep dive into New Zealand blackcurrants and anthocyanins, specifically looking at their possible benefit in the heat. They also critically discuss applying research in the supplement space, and the evidence that exists…
Your guide to getting lab testing

September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

In the last few years, lab testing has exploded as an industry - expanding beyond a few universities offering tests in their laboratory. Unfortunately not all tests are equal, and having seen more bad tests, Dan & Owain talk through what…
Summer Q&A

August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

Dan & Owain answer more of your questions! Peptides, thresholds, best running experiences and female research all feature heavily in our summer Q&A! The Physiology of Endurance Running Podcast is proudly sponsored by SOAR, producers of the…
Patreon highlights!

August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

In case you missed it, Dan & his wife Jemima welcomed Betsi into the world last week - and we've taken a week off of recording. This week's episode is a compilation of some of the best content on our patreon from the last 8 months; paper…
The future of sport science?

August 12, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

Dan & Owain get their prediction hats on, and discuss where they think the future of sport science is heading. Along with some fun suggestions, they discuss training, nutrition & technology, and what they think might be different (or stay…
Weight & Performance: Finding the Balance

August 5, 2026 · 58 min

Dan & Owain dive into a taboo area of endurance sports, one that has returned as a discussion point following Josh Kerr's mile world record - weight. Tackling the subject through the lens of a fantastic case study by Trent Stellingwerff…

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About the show

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