Training to Endure
This podcast aims to explore what it takes physically and mentally to train for and complete endurance based activities.We will interview guests plus explore different topics within the podcast with host Ollie McCarthy.
Episodes
29 episodes
Becoming a kettlebell world champion with Gareth Malloy
This week on training to Endure we speak to Gareth Malloy on how he became a Kettlebell world champion in the Pentathlon.This involves completing exercises for a set time with the ambition of scoring as high as possible.A sport ...
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1:18:07
Dealing with running injuries
Today we cover injuries.I talk over an injury I had that put me out for 6 months and how I went about recovering and rehabbing.We also cover:- Why injuries happen- What to do if you get injured- How to mitigat...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:59
Why you should run naked
Today I'm going to talk about naked running.Which admittedly is not exactly as it sounds.I talk over:- Benefits of naked running- How to do it- Why you should do itHope ...
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22:59
How to make 2025 your best year yet
On todays episode we cover how to make 2025 your best year yet.We talk through:- Reflections on 2024.- How to plan for big goals in 2025.- What can help you get ahead when taking on a BIG challenge.Hope you enjoy...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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24:57
How to combine strength training with your running.
The latest episode of Training to Endure covers how you can combine strength training and running without the need to tell everyone your a hybrid athlete.....It looks at the way I have been training clients for years.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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15:54
Beachy Head half marathon, fatherhood and the future of the podcast.
This week on Training to Endure, I explain where I have been and what I have been doing for the last few months.Plus talk about the Beachy Head half marathon which I recently ran after minimal training.Lastly I talk...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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38:07
Finances and Fitness with Justin Waller
A slight different episode this week.We are joined by Justin Waller who is a financial coach who also has an epic podcast called "The Money Mile" (make sure you check it out.)He helps people balance their financial goals along w...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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51:44
Becoming a centurion- North Downs Way 100 miler
In this episode I talk about my recent 100 mile ultramarathon.How I prepared physically and mentally leading into it.How the race itself went.Plus my reflections on the experience and what I have planned next.If ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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59:30
Running 100km- Race to the King recap
This week I am doing a recap of my recent 100km race- Race to the King.I talk over training leading into the event.What my ambitions were for the day.And then of course how the actual race went.Plus, what this me...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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28:51
Chasing a sub 3 hour marathon with Tom O'Cleary
On this episode we catch up with Tom O'Cleary who is a competitive endurance athlete and coach.We talk to him about training leading into an attempt to run a sub 3 hour marathon.About how he used a training camp in Kenya to help...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:07:14
Season 4 kick off and 40 miler debrief
Today is the first Episode of Season 4.I talk about how training is going as the 100 mile ultra marathon draws ever nearer.How I am navigating the challenges of a house move, pregnant partner and training for the race while also...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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23:28
Brighton Half Marathon Debrief and Season 3 wrap up.
In this episode I close out season 3.Plus talk about my recent half marathon PB @ Brighton half.I go over my training leading into the race.Plus a shift in nutrition protocols leading up to it.And talk over my ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:41
Joining the Marines, training the mind and being an Adventrepeneur with Tom Foxley
This week we are joined by Tom Foxley.Tom is an Adventrepeneur (adventurer and entrepreneur.)We talk through how he suffered from a lack of confidence and was bullied as a kid.To how training for the Royal Marines change...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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51:59
Taking on Everest with Simon Ferrier-May
This week we talk to Simon Ferrier-May.Simon is a high altitude mountaineer. He has spent the last decade climbing some of the most beautiful and untouched places in the world.In 2018 he became the youngest ever Bri...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:45:29
Running up Mountains and nearly dying during an Ironman with Will Foden
This week our guest is Will Foden.Will has a great story.From making it as a professional rugby player.To having a career ending injury and making a comeback.From running across Singapore in a weighted vest...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:50:25
Taking steps towards change with Chevy Rough
Chevys story is an interesting one.From ice skating every weekend as a kid.To falling into the party lifestyle as a city boy.From drink, drugs and depression.To finding walking as a catalyst to change.Whi...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:00:28
The Dragons Back with James Bezant
In our final episode with James we talk to him about his epic race through the Welsh Mountains- The Dragons Back.We go through a day by day account.Talking about the highs, lows and lessons he learnt along the way.And wh...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:25:50
Lessons from 2023, a sneak peak of season 3 and my next big challenge.
Hey team,Welcome to Season 3. Today I discuss my 3 biggest lessons from 2023.I also very briefly talk over some of the guests I have lined up for 2024.And touch upon my next big challenge.If you want to catch up ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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27:08
Season 2 Finale- Q+A, recap and looking forward to 2024
Todays episode is the last of the Season.It's also the last of 2024.I recap who we have spoken to so far. Talk about Season 3. And also answer some of the questions that got sent in. Such as my favourite speed sessions.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:35
Eliot Ward- Going all in
Eliots story is an inspirational one.From playing football to squash to becoming a professional cyclist.And now to becoming successful in business.There is one thing that links all of these things and why Eliot has manag...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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53:53
Lizzie Wright- empowering women, ultramarathons and training to endure life.
Lizzie Wright is an online female performance coach who looks to help empower women to create healthier and happier lives.We talk about her upbringing and early years which helped shape who she became.And about her journey into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:11:09
Final stages of preparation for the Dragons Back with James Bezant
Less than 3 months out James talks to us how training has gone for "The Worlds Toughest Mountain race"- The Dragons Back.We talk over how training has effected things like work, relationships and his social life.The importance o...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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56:42
Chasing Ele- Running marathons, writing blogs and recovering from injury.
This week we speak to Chasing Ele who is a marathon runner and blogger.We talk about what got her into running in the first place.Why she decided to start blogging about her experiences.And how she is currently recoverin...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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